Fine Arts
Oil Painting/Drawing
(Ages 15-Adult)
Instructor: Diamond Vigil
Are you ready to loosen up and discover a style of your own? You will learn the effective use of color relationships, mass, and values while you paint from a photograph.
Wed, Feb 10-March 31 ï 6:30-8:00
Tuition: $80 ï 8 Classes
Drawing
(Ages 15-Adult)
Instructor: Ashley Ramos
Drawing is learned skill based on hand-eye coordination using the drawing principles of line, shape, value, texture, perspective and composition.
Mon & Wed, March 15-May 5
6:30-8:00
Tuition: $80 ï 16 Classes
Clay Hand Building
(All Ages)
Instructor: Sally Anne Finkelstein
In this class you will be introduced to the many techniques of handbuilding. Once the student chooses a project, the instructor will assist him with the multiple techniques of constructing the piece.
Sat, Jan 30-March 6 ï 9:30-11:00
Tuition: $40 ï 6 Classes
Wheel Throwing
(Ages 16-Adult)
Instructor: Nancy O'Brien
Students will learn the basics of how to throw on the wheel. Students will be provided with 25 lbs. of clay and the use of all Firehouse glazes.
Tues, Feb 23-March 30 ï6:00-8:00
Tuition: $100 ï 6 Classes
CLASS FULL

Wheel Throwing
(Ages 18-Adult)
Instructor: Bob Sloan
This class will focus on the basics of throwing shapes on a wheel. It will cover preparation of clay, basic tools required, controlled use of whell and the formation of shapes and the methods used to accomplish this.
Wed, March 17-May 5 ï 2:00-4:00
Tuition: $125 ï 8 Classes
Open Pottery Studio
Students 18 and older with prior ceramics experience may sign-up for open studio use of the ceramics room. The fee covers use of wheels, and glazes. Firing only done by Firehouse personnel when kiln is full.
Call for studio availability
Tuition: $25 a month
Open Drawing Studio
Develop or expand upon your medium of choice in our ballroom. Bring your supplies and use our facility and easels to create your own artwork.
Every Sat ï 12:00-2:00
Tuition: FREE
Free Kid Workshops
Advance Registration Required
Winter Craft (Grades K-6)
Instructor: DRCA Staff
Thurs, Jan 14 ï 4:30-5:30pm
FREE ï 1 Class
Valentine Craft (Grades K-6)
Instructor: DRCA Staff
Thurs, Feb 11 ï 4:30-5:30pm
FREE ï 1 Class
St. Patricks's Day Craft
(Grades K-6)
Instructor: DRCA Staff
Thurs, March 11 ï 4:30-5:30
Tuition: FREE ï1 Class
Weekend Workshops
Clay Sculpting
(Ages 16-Adult)
Instructor: Bob Sloan
This class will focus on sculpting a waterfowl form using porcelain clay. The class will begin with preparation of clay, basic carving of form and detail work for the finished product. The form we will work on is a duck decoy.
Sat April 17-24 ï10:00-2:00pm
Tuition: $50 ï 2 Classes
Saturdays in Asia (Ages 6-12)
The two day workshop begins with a wild Gallery Hunt exploring the Firehouse Gallery February exhibit, Asian Games: The Art of Contest and moves through various arts forms originating is Asia. Participants will make the Japanese memory card game, karuta, using printmaking techniques, make paper to write haiku, learn to play go and pachisi and observe a Tea Ceremony, make kites and uchiwa, and learn the art of dominoes. Don't miss this opportunity to explore another culture.
Sat, Feb 6 & 20 1:00-4:00
Tuition: $25 2 Classes
Let's Get Organized
(Ages 18-Adult)
Instructor: Nancy Meza
Learn the art of organize your space to create a sensible flow for your home. Discover how to help the clutter-bug you know. Go home with fresh ideas to get started on the process.
Sat, Feb 27 ï Time: 3:00-4:15
Tuition: $25 ï 1 Class
Notebook required
Pinhole Camera
(Ages 5-15)
Instructor: Dee Cerda
Ever wondered how to make a camera? Students will leran how to make a pinhole camera and develop their own unique pictures in our darkroom.
Sat, March 27 ï 12:00-2:00
Tuition: $25 ï1 Class
Embellished Calligraphy
(Ages 16-Adult)
Instructor: Joyce Terry
Come learn new calligrpahy techniques from around the world. Watercolors and embossing will be used to enhance classic calligraphy.
Sat, March 27 ï10:00-4:00
Tuition: $60 ï1 Classes