Adult Art Classes | Community School of Music and Arts

CSMA’s Art School offers:

Small class size for personalized instruction
A faculty of accomplished professional artists and arts educators
A positive, supportive, pressure-free environment
A community to enjoy making art with others
Flexible program of study for all levels, from beginners to experienced artists
Financial aid assistance for qualifying students.

Ceramics

Welcome to CSMA's ceramics studio! Our spacious ceramics facility is set up for handbuilt and wheel-thrown pottery and sculpture. The studio is equipped with two electric kilns firing bisque and Cone 5 glazeware. Students may use a selection of clay bodies and glazes.

Materials, firing and glazes are all included with class tuition.

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Digital Art

Interested in exploring digital media or learning how to create your own animation, videos or short films? CSMA offers a variety of opportunities for adults to learn digital art and media!

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Drawing & Illustration

CSMA presents opportunities for adults to learn drawing foundations, or grow their existing skills in a specific medium. Progressively master key techniques led by our teaching artists. Explore working with a variety of mediums like charcoal and graphite and a range of subject matter including portrait and figure drawing.

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Fashion & Fabric Arts

Interested in designing and creating your own clothes or fabric projects? All fabric and fashion arts classes include opportunities for students to create and complete original projects, accessories and garments.

Techniques include:

Machine and hand sewing
Fashion industry basics
Fashion design and illustration
Pattern making

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Painting

Love using color and experimenting with paint? CSMA’s painting classes allow adult students of all skill levels to explore media including watercolors, acrylics, tempera and more. Introductory classes offer the opportunity to try out multiple media, then focus on one media to further build and refine your skillset.

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Workshops

Our art workshops let adult students try out a new art experience with no long-term commitment. Each session brings a new selection of fun and creative single or multi-day workshops.

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Important info for adult art classes

CSMA’s art classes are held at Finn Center. Class schedules are subject to change. Please note:

Ages: Students must meet age requirements indicated.
Class size: Maximum of 12 students per class (unless otherwise noted). Classes not meeting minimum registration may be canceled.
Materials: Basic materials are supplied for most adult classes. Supply list provided for some classes. See full class descriptions for details.
Dress: Please wear comfortable clothes appropriate for movement, getting messy and making art.
Calendar: Review the art school semester calendar

Engage with the arts.