Enriching Lives Through Art: Adult/Teen Classes

• Two Halves, One Heart:
  A Valentine’s Couples Art Night
• Instructor: Brooke Morse
• Date: Friday, February 13
• Time: 6:30-8 pm
• Ages: Adults/Teens (14+)
• Maximum enrollment: 12 (6 couples)
• Fees: $35 (25% off for members — $26.25)*
• Fees are for the couple. $35 for the two.
• Location: 2-D Studio, Salmon River Fine Arts Center

Spend your Friday night creating side-by-side in this relaxed, hands-on Valentine’s-themed art experience designed for couples, friends, or creative partners. This collaborative class invites pairs to work together on a shared artwork while exploring a variety of drawing and mixed-media materials — no experience necessary and mocktails provided.

Participants will choose their own subject matter, from romantic classics like roses, birds, wine glasses, or hearts, to something more personal or symbolic. Each partner will begin their own portion of the artwork before blending the two halves together, creating a unified piece that reflects both individual styles and a shared connection.

We’ll offer guided prompts and gentle structure, but this is very much a choose-your-own-adventure style class. Explore graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, ink, watercolor accents, or mixed media — layer, blend, and collaborate in a way that feels natural to you. This class is less about perfection and more about connection, play, and the joy of making something together.

Perfect as a Valentine’s date night, a creative night out with a friend, or a meaningful way to slow down and make something together.

All materials will be supplied. This is an in-person class. Register in person or online at Salmon River Fine Arts Center Square Site. *Financial assistance is available for those who would like to attend and are unable to pay the full fee. Please email the art center with your request.

This discounted class is made possible through “Enriching Lives through Art,” a grant generously funded by the John Ben Snow Foundation.

• Five-Week Beginner Wheel Throwing
• Instructor: Ann Buchau
• Dates: Wednesdays
• February 18, February 25, March 4, March 11, March 18
• Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
• Ages: Adult/Teen
• Maximum enrollment: 5
• Fee: $93.75 per class members/ $125 non members*
• Location: 3-D Studio, Salmon River Fine Arts Center

Learn how to throw basic forms using the potter's wheel. Your instructor will guide you step by step as you learn how to wedge, center and create simple vessels. You will also learn trimming techniques and how to successfully glaze your pots. Students enrolled in this class will also have the option to come in during a designated time on Tuesdays (6-8:30 pm) or Friday (1-4 pm) to practice and work on their pieces. (Although there will be a monitor, there is no instructor for the open studio.) Total class time is 12.5 hours with the option of an additional 20 hours of open studio time during the class session.

All tools and materials will be supplied. No outside clay or glazes are permitted in the Pottery Studio.

This is an in-person class. Register in person or online at Salmon River Fine Arts Center Square Site. *Financial assistance is available for those who would like to attend and are unable to pay the full fee. Please email the art center with your request.

This discounted class is made possible through “Enriching Lives through Art,” a grant generously funded by the John Ben Snow Foundation.

• Horse Acrylic Painting
• Instructor: Brooke Snyder
• Date: Saturday, February 21
• Time: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
• Age: 12 and up
• Level: Beginner and up
• Class Size: 10 students
• Fee: $20.00 (25% off for members: $15.00)

In this class you will learn to paint a horse using acrylics. You will start by tracing your reference photo and then you will apply acrylic paint in thin layers to bring your painting to life. You will learn different techniques for painting with acrylic, including using different brushstrokes, blending, layering and more. You will also get to experiment with adding other elements to your painting with separate reference photos. This is a very important skill to learn so that you can always make the painting you want without needing the perfect reference photo. Join us and allow me to lead you in creating the paintings you always dreamed you could make. All materials will be supplied.

This is an in-person class. Register in person or online at Salmon River Fine Arts Center Square Site.  *Financial assistance is available for those who would like to attend and are unable to pay the full fee. Please email the art center with your request. This discounted class is made possible through “Enriching Lives through Art,” a grant generously funded by the John Ben Snow Foundation.

• Plein Air Painting Workshop
• Instructor: Kimberly Rossiter
• Dates:
• Saturday, February 21
• Sunday, February 22
• Time: 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
• Ages: Adults (14 y/o & up)
• Maximum enrollment: 8
• Fee: $35 (25% off for members — $26.25)*

This workshop is an introductory en plein air methods course, not a class on how to paint from the beginning. The purpose of the workshop is to introduce students to the why and how of plein air painting, including equipment selection, efficient setup, location scouting, safety considerations, and commonly used plein air methods. The goal is for students to complete a small study painted en plein air, rather than a fully finished studio piece.

Participants should have prior experience with the medium of their choice (oil, acrylic, watercolor, or pastel). While beginners are welcome, this workshop will not cover foundational painting skills such as color mixing, brush handling, or drawing basics. The workshop is designed as a two-day experience:

● Day 1 focuses on preparation and knowledge-building, including equipment, setup, scouting locations, safety in the field, and an overview of plein air practices.

● Day 2 focuses on hands-on application, with students setting up their equipment and completing a study using the alla prima (wet-on-wet) painting method. To allow for focused learning and consistency, the study will be completed indoors in a studio setting.

We will have materials available for all mediums. By the end of the workshop, each student will complete a small 5” x 7” piece of artwork and gain confidence in both the technical and practical aspects of plein air painting.

This is an in-person class. Register in person or online at Salmon River Fine Arts Center Square Site. *Financial assistance is available for those who would like to attend and are unable to pay the full fee. Please email the art center with your request. This discounted class is made possible through “Enriching Lives through Art,” a grant generously funded by the John Ben Snow Foundation.

• March 6 x 6 Classes
• Various Instructors
• Dates & Times Noted Below
• Ages: Adults/Teen

We are offering a variety of 6 x 6 classes in March, featuring making art in 6-inch x 6-inch formats, which you can keep or donate to the 6 x 6 Community Art Show FUNdraiser. All classes listed below.

• A 6 x 6 Class
• 6 x 6 Textured Ceramic Tile
• Instructor: Paula Yerdon
• Date: Friday, March 6
• Time: 4-5:30 pm
• Age: Adult (14+)
• Level: Beginner and up
• Class Size: 10
• Fee: $30.00 (25% off for members $22.50)*

Join us for a hands-on clay workshop where you will design and create your own 6” x 6” textured ceramic tile! In this one-day class you will experiment with tools, stamps, found objects, and carving techniques to build rich surface texture and pattern. Create one tile as a standalone art piece, a trivet, a wall hanging, or the start of a larger series. This class is beginner-friendly and perfect for anyone who loves tactile, creative play. Leave with a finished tile ready to dry and be fired (glazing options may be available during open studio times). All materials included.

This is an in-person class. Register in person or online at Salmon River Fine Arts Center Square Site. *Financial assistance is available for those who would like to attend and are unable to pay the full fee. Please email the art center with your request. This discounted class is made possible through “Enriching Lives through Art,” a grant generously funded by the John Ben Snow Foundation.

• A 6 x 6 Class
• 6 x 6 Embroidery & Sewing: Fabric Scrap Art
• Instructor: Charlotte Besaw
• Date: Wednesday, March 11
• Time: 6:00–7:30 PM
• Age: Adults 14+
• Class Size: 10 students
• Fee: $20.00 (25% off for members: $15.00)*

Join us for a cozy and creative evening of stitching, texture, and self-expression! In this beginner-friendly embroidery and sewing class, students will create a one-of-a-kind 6x6 textile artwork using fabric scraps, thread, beads, and embellishments. Charlotte Besaw will guide participants through simple sewing and embroidery techniques, showing how to layer materials, add decorative stitching, and build visual interest through texture and detail.

This class is designed to be open-ended and relaxing—each person will create their piece in their own unique style, whether it’s abstract, floral, patterned, or meaningful and personal. No two pieces will look the same, and that’s the fun of it! All skill levels are welcome, including first-time stitchers. Perfect for anyone who loves mixed media, fiber art, slow crafting, or wants to try something new! All materials will be supplied.

This is an in-person class. Register in person or online at Salmon River Fine Arts Center Square Site. *Financial assistance is available for those who would like to attend and are unable to pay the full fee. Please email the art center with your request.

This discounted class is made possible through “Enriching Lives through Art,” a grant generously funded by the John Ben Snow Foundation.

• A 6 x 6 Class
• 6 x 6 Alcohol Ink: Spring Florals
• Instructor: Robin Eaton Novak
• Date: Saturday, March 14
• Time: 1-4 pm
• Age: Adult (14+)
• Class Size: 10
• Level: Beginner and up
• Fee: $25 (25% off for members $18.75)*

Celebrate the season of renewal with a vibrant 6x6 alcohol ink workshop inspired by spring florals! In this fun and beginner-friendly class, students will explore the exciting, unpredictable beauty of alcohol inks while creating colorful floral-inspired abstract designs. Robin Eaton Novak will guide participants through techniques such as blending, layering, lifting, and creating soft petal-like movements using tools like air, brushes, and alcohol solution.

Each student will create three 6x6 mini artworks, perfect for framing, gifting, or displaying together as a cheerful spring series. Expect bold color, flowing organic shapes, and lots of creative freedom as you experiment with ink and movement to capture the energy of blooming flowers. Students will leave with three finished spring-inspired alcohol ink pieces ready to brighten up any space! All materials provided. No experience necessary.

This is an in-person class. Register in person or online at Salmon River Fine Arts Center Square Site. *Financial assistance is available for those who would like to attend and are unable to pay the full fee. Please email the art center with your request.

This discounted class is made possible through “Enriching Lives through Art,” a grant generously funded by the John Ben Snow Foundation.

• FREE Weekly Drawing Class
• Thursday 6 - 8 pm
• Instructor: Ann Buchau
• All ages welcome

Enjoy this online step-by-step drawing class in the comfort and safety of your own home via Zoom. Each week your instructor will focus on a different topic, technique or subject with the ultimate goal of improving and developing your own unique style. This class is open to anyone in our local community with a desire to draw — any age, any level. To attend, simply email us at sr.fine.arts.ctr@gmail.com to get your name on the list. After you register for this free class you will be emailed a link with instructions.

This class is made possible by generous donations from Drs. Patricia and Jay Chapman as well as many of our members and participants.