Art
Become an Impressionist Painter
Art
This class is designed for those with some painting experience looking to take their style to the next level and bringing a luminous quality to their paintings.
AF26-1021
Instructors:
- Vanessa Merry
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 21st 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Hopkins Center for the Arts |
| Wed, Oct 28th 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Hopkins Center for the Arts |
| Wed, Nov 4th 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Hopkins Center for the Arts |
| Wed, Nov 11th 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Hopkins Center for the Arts |
Exploring Your Family History Through Photography
Art
Join this three-session class to prepare for a dive into your family history! Alongside your genealogy, learn new techniques to put your portrait subjects at ease while learning about their past.
AF26-5003
Instructors:
- Steve Ozone
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 25th 2026 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Hopkins Center for the Arts |
| Sun, Nov 1st 2026 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Hopkins Center for the Arts |
| Sun, Nov 8th 2026 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Hopkins Center for the Arts |
Field Photoshoot-2
Art
Join this guided field experience to take your hobby images to the next level with a professional photographer. After the first session, the group as a whole will determine which site to work in for the rest of the class.
AF26-5009
Instructors:
- Randall Spotts
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 17th 2026 | 9:30 - 11:30 AM | Eisenhower Community Center |
| Sat, Oct 24th 2026 | 9:30 - 11:30 AM | Eisenhower Community Center |
| Sat, Oct 31st 2026 | 9:30 - 11:30 AM | Eisenhower Community Center |
Needle Felted Spirit Dolls
Art
Create a needle felted spirit doll out of wool roving. Learn to use felting needles, core wool, and colorful felt batting to make a great addition to your fall decor.
AF26-1014
Instructors:
- Vanessa Merry
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28th 2026 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Hopkins Center for the Arts |
No Fear Oil Painting
Art
Have you ever wanted to experience the joy of painting with oils but been afraid to try? Then this class is for you. You will create a beautiful Oil Painting on an 8 x 10 inch canvas following step-by-step instructions all while learning...
AF26-1019
Instructors:
- Vanessa Merry
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 3rd 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Hopkins Center for the Arts |
No Fear Oil Painting: Colorful Landscape
Art
Have you ever wanted to experience the joy of painting with oils but been afraid to try? Then this class is for you. You will create a beautiful Oil Painting on an 8 x 10 inch canvas following step-by-step instructions all while learning...
AF26-1018
Instructors:
- Vanessa Merry
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 12th 2026 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Hopkins Center for the Arts |
Oil Painting
Art
Learn the time-honored tradition of oil painting in an encouraging and supportive atmosphere. Explore color, value, paint application, design and composition in this most forgiving medium.
AF26-1007b
Instructors:
- John Caron
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 10th 2026 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Hopkins Center for the Arts |
| Tue, Nov 17th 2026 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Hopkins Center for the Arts |
| Tue, Nov 24th 2026 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Hopkins Center for the Arts |
| Tue, Dec 1st 2026 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Hopkins Center for the Arts |
| Tue, Dec 8th 2026 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Hopkins Center for the Arts |
| Tue, Dec 15th 2026 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Hopkins Center for the Arts |
AF26-1007a
Instructors:
- John Caron
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 29th 2026 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Hopkins Center for the Arts |
| Tue, Oct 6th 2026 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Hopkins Center for the Arts |
| Tue, Oct 13th 2026 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Hopkins Center for the Arts |
| Tue, Oct 20th 2026 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Hopkins Center for the Arts |
| Tue, Oct 27th 2026 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Hopkins Center for the Arts |
| Tue, Nov 3rd 2026 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Hopkins Center for the Arts |
Open Pottery Studio
Art
If you are currently taking a pottery class through Hopkins Community Education at any level of experience, join us at Open Pottery Studio on Saturdays to work on a piece from class or on a personal project.
AF26-OPS-1017
Instructors:
- Chris Frederiksen
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 17th 2026 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Eisenhower Community Center |
AF26-OPS-1024
Instructors:
- Kathy Israel
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 24th 2026 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Eisenhower Community Center |
AF26-OPS-1107
Instructors:
- Jesse (Jess) Confeld
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 7th 2026 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Eisenhower Community Center |
AF26-OPS-1114
Instructors:
- Jesse (Jess) Confeld
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14th 2026 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Eisenhower Community Center |
Paint Like Franz Marc: Blue Horse
Art
In this class you will be creating an acrylic painting on an 8 x 10 inch canvas in the style of Franz Marc. You will learn a bit of history about him and his style of painting as you follow step-by-step instructions to create your own...
AF26-1013
Instructors:
- Vanessa Merry
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 17th 2026 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Hopkins Center for the Arts |
Paint Like Tarsila do Amaral: The Moon
Art
Tarsila do Amaral was a Brasilian modernist artist. In this class you will learn a bit of history about him and his style of painting as you follow step-by-step instructions to recreate one of his masterpieces.
AF26-1020
Instructors:
- Vanessa Merry
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 10th 2026 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Hopkins Center for the Arts |
Quilt Blocks: Table Runner
Art
New to machine quilting and curious how to start? This fun hobby starts with quilt bocks. Choose from styles and fabrics, then use a sashing technique to join them together.
AF26-1011
Instructors:
- Sandra Bengtson
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 8th 2026 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | Eisenhower Community Center |
| Tue, Dec 15th 2026 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | Eisenhower Community Center |
The Natural Way To Draw
Art
The Natural Way to Draw Learn the basics of drawing in a supportive, beginner-friendly class. Explore pencil, charcoal, and sketch crayons while creating drawings inspired by nature and still life.
AF26-1009
Instructors:
- Jeanne Aaron
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 13th 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Eisenhower Community Center |
| Tue, Oct 20th 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Eisenhower Community Center |
| Tue, Oct 27th 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Eisenhower Community Center |
| Tue, Nov 10th 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Eisenhower Community Center |
| Tue, Nov 17th 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Eisenhower Community Center |
| Tue, Dec 1st 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Eisenhower Community Center |
| Tue, Dec 8th 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Eisenhower Community Center |
Watercolor Painting
Art
Paint a beautiful scene in watercolors. Step by step instructions and discussion on the difference between dry brush work, wet on wet, and wet on dry are included as we work together.
AF26-1017b
Instructors:
- Vanessa Merry
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 14th 2026 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Hopkins Center for the Arts |