Classes are held if the minimum number of students specified by the instructor are enrolled; most classes also have a maximum enrollment. We suggest you sign up early. Use the "signup for a class" link above to signup online.
Class fees and Materials fees, if any, are due no later than the 'register by' date included in the class description and payable to the Isle of Wight Arts League. Convenient online payment options for Class Fee and Materials Fees (if any) are included below the class description. IWAL Members Class Fee rate is for Members of the Isle of Wight Arts League, otherwise select Non-members option. Materials fees may also be paid on line using the Materials Fee button.
Parents / guardians: For safety considerations, you must accompany your child into the Arts Center at the beginning of class and pick up your child from the Center. Children will only be released from the Center to a parent or guardian.
COVID-19 Policy: If you feel unwell or have a fever on the day of class, please contact us by phone and do not attend the session.
Beginner/Intermediate Introduction to Acrylics
March 20, 21 and 23, 2024 Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 1 to 3 PM Instructor: Athena A. Rhodes Learn to paint with acrylics on canvas with three consecutive 2-hour sessions. No Experience Necessary! You will learn basic techniques of color mixing, brushwork and more, all suited to the featured painting. Learn the basics of acrylic painting or continue to build your skills. In February we will turn this photo into a beautiful painting. This class is for students 16 years old and over. Class Fee is $75 for Members, $85 for Non-members, plus a Materials fee of $25. All paint, canvas and brushes supplied by instructor. Instructor will provide a color photo reference for students to paint from in class. Please register by March 17.
Intro to Stained Glass: Copper Foil Method April 6 & 7, 2024 Saturday and Sunday, Time: 12-3 p.m. Instructor: Heidi Wurm Intro to Stained Glass: Copper Foil Method will teach basic fundamentals of the copper foil method. This technique involves cutting glass, wrapping each piece with an adhesive-backed copper foil tape, and soldering the pieces together to create stained glass panels, suncatchers, boxes, lamps, and more. Students will meet for two, three-hour sessions and complete a suncatcher. All supplies and tools for use during class will be provided. Instructional Fee: $75 (non-members $85) plus Materials Fee: $25 Minimum 2 students to hold class, maximum 4. Sign up by March 30, 2024
Making Your Sassy Ladies April 27, 2024 Saturday, Noon to 3pm Instructor: Mary Carr Roberts From a blank page to your Sassy Fashion Ladies. We will glue, paste and produce 2 to 3 cards measuring 7 inches by 5 inches and suitable for mailing. Instruction will include information about making and buying papers, jewels and yarns. All supplies for use during class will be provided. Instructional Fee: $65 (non-members $75) plus Materials Fee: $25 Minimum 6 students to hold class, maximum 10. Sign up by April 22, 2024
Mixed Media Paper Paintings Workshop May 8, 9 and 10, 2024 Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10am to 1pm Instructor: Sandy Waters Learn the art of creating a colorful painting using acrylics, various papers and glue on canvas board with three consecutive 3-hour sessions. No Experience Necessary! This class is for students 16 years old and over. Class Fee is $30 for Members ($40 for Non-members) plus a Materials fee of $5. Students to bring some additional supplies (list available) and a reference photo (optional). Instructor will provide plenty of examples and photo references to work from. Minimum to hold class: 3/ Maximum: 8. Please register by May 4, 2024 Class Bonus: use what you learn to create a unique piece for the June Mixed Media Exhibit in the Arts Center @ 319.