Develop your own unique and colorful fused glass designs in this introductory class. Use pre-cut, brilliantly colored glass elements to integrate design and texture. Students will complete two glass plates, having the choice of several different shapes. Glass will be fired outside of class and will be ready for pick up 2 weeks later. Supplies and tools are provided.

Trying to think of a unique gift for Mother’s Day? Come design a colorful plate or wall vase using pre-cut, brilliantly colored glass elements. Glass will be fired outside of class and will be ready for pick up 2 weeks later. Supplies and tools are provided. Supply and firing fee: $20 per project payable to instructor at class.

Create your own unique wool felted beads and then embellish them using several beading and wire wrapping techniques learned in class. Options are limitless to create one of a kind beads to use in necklaces, earrings, and other creative applications. See samples at the Arts Council.

Enter the world of endless creativity available with fabric collage. Explore combining stitching, paints, beads and found objects into a fabric collage which you can frame or make into a bag or journal cover. Come play and explore! Supply fee: $10 payable to instructor at class.

Enter the world of endless creativity available with fabric collage. Explore combining stitching, paints, beads and found objects into a fabric collage which you can frame or make into a bag or journal cover. Come play and explore!

Make your own personal, themed altered book by recycling an old or new book into a work of art. Altered books can be painted, cut, folded, added to, and collaged in, rubber stamped or otherwise adorned. Books, glue, brushes, and paper supplied.

Express your artistic side and explore career possibilities in this 8 week class. Create 2-3 pieces of sterling silver jewelry using quality stones. Choose from pendants, earrings, rings and if time permits, a bracelet.

This is a two hour educational presentation on acrylic paints, gels and mediums: an advanced technical explanation of acrylics and their inherent possibilities. Learn how to use different products to create surfaces for textiles, airbrushing, monoprints, murals, sculptures, book making, oil painting, watercolors, etc. Students will receive a free packet of literature and samples.

Do what you love and the money will follow…if you have the right tools and information. Discover how to make money from your art. Learn about art production, packaging, art shows, websites, bookkeeping, licenses, registrations, wholesaling your art, and a whole lot more. Come see where your dreams can take you!

Your art deserves to be presented well. In this hands-on class learn basic mat cutting techniques and tips such as mountings, backboards, and bulk purchasing. Bringing your own mat cutter is suggested but not required. Bring your artwork to class.

Don’t just mess around with watercolor, make a commitment! In this 8 week class you will learn technique, color, composition, and be able to recognize and solve problems and incorporate theme into your work. Come and develop skill and a style of your own!

In this fun and skill-packed class you will learn how to paint beautiful European florals and make your painting “pop” off the background! Learn basics of design, surface preparation and finish. Choose to paint a clock with a timepiece ($35) or a masonite painting surface suitable for framing ($7).

Come enjoy this exciting oil painting class that runs in three consecutive four week sessions. Take one session, or take them all! Classes will be small and you will receive individual instruction at your level of expertise, to help develop your own style, at your speed. Sound perfect? Sign up now and see yourself improve dramatically.

This is an eight week comprehensive course in color theory and design. Come away with an understanding of color schemes, shades, tones, values, intensities, and much more. Each student will create a workbook/reference book for your work as you progress through your medium.

In this six week beginning drawing class you will learn the basics of line, contour, value, perspective and portraiture. Students bring 11x14 sketchbook, 14x17 drawing pad, #3 & 4B pencils, and eraser.

Hypertufa is a lightweight concrete mix that offers garden solutions for specialty plants and makes a wonderful decoration. In this two day class students will make a container that can be either plain or embellished with texture, tile, wire, lettering, etc. Mixes, forms, texturing and planting will all discussed.

In this two day class you will design and construct a large landscape rock for your garden. The hollow construction design will allow you to create crags, dips, a fountain, a birdbath, or the rock you have always wanted in that special area in your yard and you’ll be able to move it around. Students should bring ideas for their ideal rock and a thick pair of leather gloves. (A pair of aviator shears for cutting metal is a plus if you have them, but not required.)

In this six week class you will create your own beautiful tile. Students will make a mold and learn two techniques for making tile from clay. Create your own original design, flat or sculpted, and glaze in the colors that you want.

Your child will learn the basics of hand-building in a creative arts environment. Children will learn about pottery wheels and their uses. By the end of class, they will have constructed several new art pieces. Let them play in the clay!

Students will learn hand-building, pottery wheel skills and glazing. By the end of the class, they will have created several new art pieces. Let them play in the clay!

Learn the basics of the pottery wheel (cups and bowls) as well as the basics of hand-building and glazing. Come after work, it is a great way to de-stress. Dress for mess and come expecting to have fun!

Hone and expand your pottery wheel and sculpting skills. You will work on bowls, cups and plates as well as practice detailing your pieces. Instructor will guide you in whatever direction you want to take your art form. Dress for mess and come expecting to have fun!

The Arts Council is offering Art Portfolio Workshop & Follow-up Consultation sessions taught by Susan J. Russell to help high school students compile an art portfolio for college admission and for local/private scholarships.

Art Portfolio Workshop: Learn how to assemble your portfolio and get ready for the Young Artist of Snohomish County College Art Scholarship and the Scholastic Art Portfolio Awards.

Follow-up Consultation: Students can meet one on one with Susan Russell to look over their body of work and discuss what still needs to be done to make their portfolio ready for college scholarship consideration.