Show the world what you can do with a blank canvas and register for a Columbia Association (CA) art class. Offered throughout the year and held at Columbia Art Center, there are classes for artists of all ages, including children, teens and adults. Choose from pen and ink, watercolor, pastels, acrylics, and even colored pencils. Just bring your creative energy and remember — even Michelangelo had to start somewhere!

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Dabble in Drawing

Try your hand at drawing in a relaxed learning atmosphere. Enjoy teacher demonstrations and hands-on exercises that explore different techniques with charcoal, pencil, and conte. You will create a drawing that you will take home with you. All supplies included.
Program Date
Fall 2024 - 9/24/2024 View Dates | Register

Dabble in Encaustics

For ages 17 and up. All levels of experience are welcome. Explore the easy-to-learn technique of using colored pigments mixed with hot wax. Learn to prepare materials to do your first painting. Through a step-by-step process, add medium and encaustic paint to watercolor paper, then use tools to scrape into the paints, and then add materials for texture. Pigment sticks will be used to enhance the textures of your creations. All supplies included.
Program Date
Fall 2024 - 9/19/2024 View Dates | More Info

Dabble in Watercolor

Try your hand at watercolor painting in a comfortable learning atmosphere. You will be instructed in fun hands-on exercises, as well as have the opportunity to watch instructor demonstrations. Bring a friend for a fun and creative evening. All supplies included.
Program Date
Fall 2024 - 9/16/2024 View Dates | Register
Fall 2024 - 10/7/2024 View Dates | Register

Photo Encaustics

For ages 17 and up. For all levels of encaustics experience. Explore the easy-to-learn technique of encaustics using hot wax. You will prepare two cradle boards and mount your photos on them. You will learn how to apply wax medium to create a smooth surface giving each image a soft, ethereal surface. Enjoy experimenting with pigment sticks and/or pan pastels on your creations to finish them. Bring at least two 8x10 photos that are printed on matte photo paper or heavy weight matte printer paper. The photos can be black & white or color. Bring a variety of photos so you have a choice to work with. All other supplies are provided. 
Program Date
Fall 2024 - 9/26/2024 View Dates | Register

Sumi-e Mini Workshop

Back by popular demand! Learn the spontaneous style of painting Sumi-e, the method of Chinese brush painting. Using free and easy strokes, paint subjects including flowers, animals and landscapes.  You will practice how to double load and triple load paint onto your brush to delineate light and shadows in your compositions. Supplies are provided. 
Program Date
Fall 2024 - 9/13/2024 View Dates | Register
Fall 2024 - 10/5/2024 View Dates | Register