MONDAYS, 4:00PM-5:30PM
5 weeks; October 16 – November 13, 2023
Grades 3-5
Instructor: Satsi Schimelpfenig In this class, students will learn the basic skills of fashion design and garment structures. Using a variety of hand sewing, machine sewing, pattern-making, and fashion illustration techniques, the instructor will help guide students to create their own unique pieces. At the end of the session of classes, students will be invited to walk the runway in their very own fashion show to showcase their pieces to their friends and family!
MONDAYS, 4:00PM-5:30PM
5 weeks; October 16 – November 13, 2023
Grades 3-5
Instructor: Hannah Medovnikov Ceramics class offers young artists the opportunity to explore their creativity while experiencing everything clay! Students will experiment with a variety of hand-building techniques as well as demonstrations on the wheel. All projects will be fired in the kiln and students will learn basic glazing applications to finish the work that they create to cherish for years.
MONDAYS, 5:45PM-8:45PM
5 weeks; October 16 – November 13, 2023
Adults 18+
Instructor: Hannah Medovnikov Join instructor Hannah Medovnikov on Monday evenings for a night of clay exploration in Advanced Clay Class. This class is geared towards students who have taken a course at River Tree or with equivalent ceramics experience. The class will be structured more independently than our introductory clay course. Students will be expected to do research outside of class and come prepared with their own projects. Hannah will be a hands-on resource for guidance, questions, and for any other challenges that may arise in a project. Students must have previously taken a Ceramics class at River Tree Arts in order to sign up.
MONDAYS, 6:00PM-8:00PM
5 weeks; October 16 – November 13, 2023 (no class 10/9/2023)
Adults 18+
Instructor: Leah Payne Gouache paint is often a medium that most haven’t heard of, but it’s perfect for bold, illustrative, and stylish work! This class will explore gouache painting techniques and materials to help you create works with your own artistic voice. Learn from a professional gouache illustrator all the tricks of this wonderful medium! In-class projects will help you develop the skills and confidence to continue painting even after the class is over. This class is tailored towards beginner gouache artists, but any experience in painting is welcome.
TUESDAYS, 9:00AM-11:00AM
6 weeks; October 10 – November 14, 2023
Adults 18+
Instructor: Leah Payne
Interested in learning how to crochet but not sure where to start? You’re in the right place! This class will begin with teaching you basic crochet techniques that will give you the base knowledge to start creating anything you want! Each week will focus on learning a different guided project perfect for the season and great for beginners. Some projects include hats, scarves, granny squares, ornaments, and more!
TUESDAYS, 1:00PM-3:00PM
6 weeks; October 10 – November 14, 2023
Adults 18+
Instructor: Hannah Medovnikov
Join ceramic artist Hannah Medovnikov for a fun and informative, hands-in-clay experience. In this class, students will be introduced to a variety of hand-building techniques to create beautiful and functional works of art inspired by everyday life. Students are encouraged to research work that inspires them in order to achieve their creative goals alongside instruction and guidance. Students will also have the chance to work on the wheel to create mugs and bowls. The last week of class will be focused on basic glaze application and all work will be fired in RTA’s kiln which will make pottery durable and functional.
TUESDAYS, 4:00PM-5:30PM
6 weeks; October 10 – November 14, 2023
Grades 6-8
Instructor: Hannah Medovnikov
Ceramics class offers young artists the opportunity to explore their creativity while experiencing everything clay! Students will experiment with a variety of hand-building techniques as well as demonstrations on the wheel. All projects will be fired in the kiln and students will learn basic glazing applications to finish the work that they create to cherish for years.
TUESDAYS, 6:00PM-8:00PM
6 weeks; October 10 – November 14, 2023
Adults 18+
Instructor: Hannah Medovnikov
Join ceramic artist Hannah Medovnikov for a fun and informative, hands-in-clay experience. In this class, students will be introduced to a variety of hand-building techniques to create beautiful and functional works of art inspired by everyday life. Students are encouraged to research work that inspires them in order to achieve their creative goals alongside instruction and guidance. Students will also have the chance to work on the wheel to create mugs and bowls. The last week of class will be focused on basic glaze application and all work will be fired in RTA’s kiln which will make pottery durable and functional.
TUESDAYS, 5:30PM-7:00PM
6 weeks; October 10 – November 14, 2023
Grades 6-8
Instructor: Leah Payne
Learn from a professional illustrator how to tell a story with your art! The first part of this class will teach you about different methods of visual storytelling, and the second part of this class will help you develop your technical skills to tell your own visual story! We will learn about character design, dynamic composition, and which medium will best work for you to depict your ideas. Each student will be able to create their own unique visual story, whether it be a comic book, a fairytale, a standalone illustration, or anything else they can imagine!
WEDNESDAYS, 9:30PM-11:30AM
6 weeks; October 11 – November 15, 2023
Adults 18+
Instructor: Satsi Schimelpfenig
This sewing class will focus on introducing beginner-level techniques used to operate a sewing machine in order to create functional and also decorative products. We will go through this process to make various home decor items and/or accessories.
WEDNESDAYS, 12:00PM-3:00PM
10 weeks; September 13 – November 15, 2023
Adults 18+
Instructor: Russel Whitten
Join Russel Whitten for a 10-week exploratory watercolor class. This class will be held outdoors weather permitting or indoors at River Tree Arts. This is a great class for experienced beginners or intermediate to advanced artists looking to fine-tune their skills. Click here for the necessary supplies list.
WEDNESDAYS, 3:30PM-5:00PM
6 weeks; October 11 – November 15, 2023
Grades 3-5
Instructor: Leah Payne
In this class, children will learn painting techniques to help them feel successful with a brush in their hands. Artists will explore color and shape to help them discover their individual artistic styles. Explore color mixing, creating texture, as well as choosing materials. Artists will learn how to use their new skills to continue making art far into the future! Students will work on various surfaces including canvases, rocks, traditional paper, and more!
WEDNESDAYS, 4:00PM-6:00PM
6 weeks; October 11 – November 15, 2023
Grades 9-12
Instructor: Sophie Olmsted
Ceramics class offers young artists the opportunity to explore their creativity while experiencing everything clay! Students will experiment with a variety of hand-building techniques as well as making pottery on the wheel. All projects will be fired in the kiln and students will learn basic glazing applications to finish the work that they create to cherish for years.
THURSDAYS, 10:00AM-11:00AM
6 weeks; October 12 – November 16, 2023
Recommended child age: 2-4
Instructor: Satsi Schimelpfenig
This class presents an opportunity for a parent and their toddler to create art together! You’ll be able to leave with projects and fun memories (without the mess for you to clean up in your own home). Each project will be centered around a children’s book or song to activate all of their senses, and get them exposed to the excitement and creativity of feeling like they are in an art studio. Projects may entail sensory elements such as painting, gluing, and sculpting clay.
THURSDAYS, 12:00PM-2:00PM
6 weeks; October 12 – November 16, 2023
Recommended ages: 7-12
Instructor: Satsi Schimelpfenig
This series of art classes will offer young artists the opportunity to explore their creativity while using several different art mediums which may include ceramics, painting, drawing, weaving, and collage. Students will be encouraged to follow their own creative process with guidance from the instructor.
THURSDAYS, 4:00PM-5:30PM
6 weeks; October 12 – November 16, 2023
Grades 3-5
Instructor: Emily Bider
Do you love to make your own jewelry and accessories? Then this class is for you! Each week, Emily will invite students to explore a variety of media and materials such as wire, beads, baubles, ribbon, buttons, textiles and fabric paint etc. to create earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, hair accessories, key chains, wall hangings/charms and broaches/pins. In addition to learning the basics of working with wire and jewelry findings like jump rings and clasps, students will also learn how to hand-sew (without a machine) their own bags/pouches and deconstruct/reconstruct and embellish a plain white t-shirt! Students will be encouraged to think-outside-the-box and harness their creative powers to create their own unique designs!
THURSDAYS, 6:00PM-8:30PM
6 weeks; October 12 – November 16, 2023
Adults 18+
Instructor: Sophie Olmsted
Join ceramic artist Sophie Olmsted for a fun and informative, hands-in-clay experience. In this class, students will be introduced to a variety of hand-building techniques to create beautiful and functional works of art inspired by everyday life. Students are encouraged to research work that inspires them in order to achieve their creative goals alongside instruction and guidance. Students will also have the chance to work on the wheel to create mugs and bowls. The last week of class will be focused on basic glaze application and all work will be fired in RTA’s kiln which will make pottery durable and functional.
