Upcoming Classes

Description: This isn't a traditional photography course - it's a hands-on, fast-paced adventure designed to smash the barrier between "I just take pictures" and "I create art with intention and purpose." We're learning to go beyond auto mode, figuring out how light works, learning how to conceptualize a project, and building your first genuine portfolio. If you’re dedicated to learning photography and ready to stop guessing and start creating, this course is for you!

Materials: "First day:
A camera capable of ""manual mode"" (KEH.com recommended if purchasing)
Camera batteries/charger
Memory cards for camera
A memory card reader to upload photos
Something to take notes with

+ For the course:
A computer with internet access
Basic editing software (free version is fine but lightroom classic is recommended)

Estimate cost of materials: $50-500 depending on if camera is owned and which camera is purchased

Prerequisite: No Experience Required

Duration: 6 weeks

Ages: 18+

Cost: $145.00

Description: Want to learn to paint with Watercolors? Or just get better at it? The subject is the landscape. Working from photos we will focus on the basics. Color mixing, Drawing the landscape and tools for successfully starting and finishing landscapes with FUN watercolor techniques.

Materials: If you have watercolor supplies bring them, otherwise we will cover materials in the first session.

Prerequisite: No experience needed

Duration: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Ages: 16+

Cost: $100.00

Instructor: Kirby Soderberg

Description: This course is a continuation from the basics of digital photography. This is a hands-on course that focuses on how to get the most out of one’s digital camera, from both a technical and artistic perspective.

Materials: digital camera with manual (M) mode dial option.

Duration: 6 weeks

Prerequisites: Knowledge of digital camera basics or have taken the beginning digital course at PCA.

Ages: 18+

Cost: $220.00

Arrival Time: Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of class.

Description: This is an ideal time for students to come in and work on their own projects/designs at their own pace. There will be limited instruction during this studio. Students should have intermediate to advanced fusing skills and be able to work independently.

Materials: No materials required.

Prerequisite: Previous fused glass experience required.

Duration: 5 weeks

Days Off: 3/17, 3/18, 4/16, 4/23

Ages: 18+

Cost: $180.00

Description: This class is a creative and inventive course leading students to ultimately hang works in the PCA gallery.

Materials: digital camera with manual (M) mode dial option.

Prerequisite: familiar with digital camera

Duration: 6 weeks

Ages: 18+

Cost: $220.00

Description: Students will learn the basics about glass fusion, including understanding different types of compatible glass, proper handling and tool use, basic kiln operation and firing schedules, working with decorative elements like frit, stringers, and noodles, and the properties of glass as it heats and cools. Students will also gain hands-on experience with various techniques, including glass cutting, grinding, layering, gluing pieces together, and using slumps to create unique and functional designs.

Materials: No required materials

Prerequisite: No Experience Required

Duration: 5 weeks

Days Off: 3/19

Ages: 18+

Cost: $180.00

Description: Students will create a nature-inspired design using layering, frit, stringers, and sheet glass. This class includes glass composition and placement instructions for creating a beautiful landscape design. Students will also learn more about creating depth, texture, and ambiance in their glass art, creating unique pieces that evoke natural scenes.

Materials: No required materials.

Prerequisite: Beginning fused glass experience

Duration: 5 weeks

Days Off: 3/19, 4/15, 4/22

Ages: 18+

Cost: $180.00

Description: "Let's paint dreamy and ethereal clouds and skies!
In this magical painting class, students will have fun and learn how to paint a fantasy clouds and skies landscape on canvas using acrylic paints. The sky is the limit!"

Materials: Please bring the following materials to class with you:

Pink warm toned paints such as apple barrel paradise pink
White acrylic paint
Craftsmart purple acrylic paint
Paint palette/wells
Small canvas of your choice: recommended size 4x6"" or 8 x 10""
Taklon set of brushes
Apron / old paint clothes
Optional but highly recommended!! Folkart glitterific acrylics and Folkart Color Shift acrylics of your choice
Students should expect to spend around $40 for supplies.
I will be providing a fun assortment of glitters, newsprint, paper towels and a paint water jar/cup

Prerequisite: No experience required, all skill levels welcome

Duration: 3 hours

Ages: 16+

Cost: $50.00

Description: "Discover the magic of turning soft clay into solid silver! In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn how to work with precious metal clay to create your own unique silver charm.

We’ll start with the basics of shaping, texturing, and stamping the clay to bring your design ideas to life. Students will then learn how to refine their charms before firing them with a torch, transforming the clay into 99.9% pure silver. After firing, you’ll explore polishing and finishing techniques to highlight textures and add shine.

This class is perfect for beginners and requires no prior jewelry-making experience. By the end of class, you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind silver charms that can be worn on a chain, bracelet, or added to future projects—plus the skills to continue working with silver clay on your own."

Materials: Materials are provided

Prerequisite:  No Experience Required

Duration: 5.5 hrs

Ages: 18+

Cost: $120.00

Description: This workshop is designed for returning students who want to continue practicing and refining the skills they've learned in previous classes. With access to a supportive, creative environment, students can work on personal projects at their own pace while receiving guidance and supervision from the instructor. Whether you need a refresher on techniques, troubleshooting assistance, or just a space to create, this session offers the perfect opportunity to enhance your craft with personalized support.

Materials: Students must bring all necessary materials for their projects, as supplies will not be provided. Please ensure you have everything you need to make the most of your workshop time. This class is about practicing a technique you have already learned and not learning a new one during class. However, full access to the workshop and its tools to support their work during the session will be provided.

Prerequisite: must have taken a prior class

Duration: 3 hours

Ages: 18+

Cost: $75.00

Description: An artist CV (curriculum vitae) or resume presents your professional and educational experience, training and credentials. A well-organized CV can help you land great opportunities! In this interactive workshop, you will learn various ways to structure and format your CV, and how to best showcase your qualifications. You will create a CV that you can use for applications for jobs, art shows, competitions, residencies, grants and teaching positions. You will receive personalized advice for creating a CV that works best for your experience and the opportunities you are seeking.

Materials: Please bring any previous CVs, resumes, or records of your artistic experience including art shows, commissions, collections, awards, memberships, publications, creative jobs, teaching positions, volunteer work and education.

Prerequisite: No experience required

Duration: 1.5 hours

Ages: 18+

Cost: $25.00

Description: Drawing by measuring and comparing. Line drawing, and shading. Drawing from imagination v drawing from life. Thick and thin lines. We will explore several types of drawing tools, Pencils, pens, charcoal, erasers, and smudge sticks, etc.
We will work on basic drawing skills. To draw well is to see well. As you learn to draw better, you will see the world around you differently. Seeing like an artist means the world becomes bigger, more vivid, and you notice things you may have missed before.

Materials: No special tools needed. If you have drawing materials bring them otherwise we will cover materials in the first session

Prerequisite: No Experience Required

Duration: 3 days (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)

Ages: 16+

Cost: $100.00

Description: Embark on a creative journey with this dynamic fused glass class! Each week, you'll dive into a new technique, from whimsical Bugs-N-Butterflies to stunning wire inclusions and intricate kiln carvings. You'll also learn to craft dazzling dichroic charms and pendants. Let your imagination soar as you experiment with a variety of glass techniques and create unique, beautiful pieces.

Materials:  Students are responsible to purchase their sheet glass, fiber board, and kiln shelf paper. Supplies are available for purchase from the instructor. Tools are available for use. Cost varies due to type, size and number of projects. Each student may create up to (2) items each week no larger than 12”x12.”

Duration: 4 weeks

Prerequisites: Beginning Glass Fusing or Prior Fusing Experience

Ages: 18+

Cost: $150

Arrival Time: Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of class to check in.

Description: This open studio is the perfect opportunity for intermediate and advanced fused glass artists to delve deeper into their creative pursuits. Work on your own projects at your own pace, with the support of our well-equipped studio. Whether you're refining your techniques or experimenting with new ideas, you'll have the freedom to explore your artistic vision. Students should have intermediate to advanced fusing skills and be able to work independently.

Materials: Your ongoing project

Prerequisite: none

Duration: 4 weeks

Days Off: 17 March- St Patricks Day

Ages: 18+

Cost: $150.00

Description: This class is for teens that want to try their creative hand at fused glass. Each week, a different technique/project will be shared. These techniques may include garden charms, bugs and butterflies and an “all cracked up” piece.
Materials: Students will receive three 6 inch squares of fusible glass, a 6 inch square of fiber board, and kiln shelf paper for firing. They will also have access to an assortment of scrap glass. Additional glass and supplies are available for purchase from the instructor. Tools are available for use. Cost varies due to type, size and number of projects. Each student may create up to (2) items each week no larger than 8”x8.”

Materials: A plastic shoe box size container with a lid to hold class materials

Prerequisite: none

Duration: 4 weeks

Days Off: 17 March- St Patricks Day

Ages: 16-18

Cost: $150.00

Description: This is a class for children from the ages of 8-13 years old. This 4 week class will be an introductory class for kids to work on fun handbuilding clay projects. All materials and tools will be provided for use during the classes.

Materials: Clay, Glazes, Firings and Tools will be provided for students use

Prerequisite: NO experience required

Duration: 4 weeks

Ages: 8-13

Cost: $150.00

Description: "Let's paint dreamy and ethereal clouds and skies!
In this magical painting class, students will have fun and learn how to paint a fantasy clouds and skies landscape on canvas using acrylic paints. The sky is the limit!"

Materials: Please bring the following materials to class with you:

Pink warm toned paints such as apple barrel paradise pink
White acrylic paint
Craftsmart purple acrylic paint
Paint palette/wells
Small canvas of your choice: recommended size 4x6"" or 8 x 10""
Taklon set of brushes
Apron / old paint clothes
Optional but highly recommended!! Folkart glitterific acrylics and Folkart Color Shift acrylics of your choice
Students should expect to spend around $40 for supplies.
I will be providing a fun assortment of glitters, newsprint, paper towels and a paint water jar/cup

Prerequisite: No experience required, all skill levels welcome

Duration: 3 hours

Ages: 16+

Cost: $50.00

Description: This isn't a traditional photography course - it's a hands-on, fast-paced adventure designed to smash the barrier between "I just take pictures" and "I create art with intention and purpose." We're learning to go beyond auto mode, figuring out how light works, learning how to conceptualize a project, and building your first genuine portfolio. If you’re dedicated to learning photography and ready to stop guessing and start creating, this course is for you!

Materials: "First day:
A camera capable of ""manual mode"" (KEH.com recommended if purchasing)
Camera batteries/charger
Memory cards for camera
A memory card reader to upload photos
Something to take notes with

+ For the course:
A computer with internet access
Basic editing software (free version is fine but lightroom classic is recommended)

Estimate cost of materials: $50-500 depending on if camera is owned and which camera is purchased"

Prerequisite: No Experience Required

Duration: 8 weeks

Ages: 18+

Cost: $165.00

Description: During this 10-week course, we will explore the use of powders to create your own piece of glass, create unusual effects and build images in layers. We will revisit some old techniques and explore new ones. The last two weeks will be dedicated to creating a piece using the components you have made.

Materials: "I will have clear, clear iridescent, white and white iridescent for sale in class. I will also have kiln shelf paper for sale in class. You will need to supply your own glass if you need any other color.

Powders, stringers and frit will be available for use in the classroom as always however, you are asked to bring your own supply if you expect to use a large amount of one color.

Students should expect to spend between $10 and $25 for glass and shelf paper each class."

Prerequisite: Beginner skills in glass fusing and glass cutting

Duration: 10 weeks

Days Off: 3/30, 4/1, 4/6, 4/8

Ages: 18+

Cost: $335.00

Description: This class is all about creativity, freedom, and fun! Young artists will explore the colorful world of abstract art, learning how to express their unique ideas and emotions through shapes, colors, and textures. There are no “right” or “wrong” answers here—just the joy of creating. Students will be encouraged to experiment with different techniques and materials, allowing their imagination to guide them. The focus of the class is on self-expression, building confidence, and discovering the excitement of making art that is as unique as they are.

Materials: Various mediums

Prerequisite: No Experience

Duration: 11 weeks

Days Off: 3/30

Ages: 7 - 16

Cost: $250.00

Description: Therapeutic yoga is a gentle, individualized approach that adapts yoga to support healing, mobility, and stress relief - making it accessible for all levels and body types. This class combines mindful movement and breath work with the deep relaxation of Yoga Nidra, guiding you to release tension, restore balance, and nurture overall well being. Unlike traditional yoga, therapeutic yoga focuses less on achieving poses and more on creating comfort, ease, and sustainable healing in both body and mind.

Materials: Yoga Mat

Prerequisite: No prerequisite required

Duration: 11 weeks

Days Off: 3/30, 3/31, 4/1

Ages: 18+

Cost: $250.00

Description: Dust off your old 35mm film camera and return to hands-on image creations. Weather you are a beginner or advanced, the photography lab will provide space to process and print black and white film pictures.

Materials: Students must provide their own working 35mm film camera, black and white film, and RC photographic darkroom printing paper.

Prerequisite: no experience required

Duration: 8 weeks

Days Off: 3/31

Ages: 18+

Cost: $280.00

Description: Every student is expected to know how to draw sequential art and have an understanding of anatomy and perspective drawing. As a class we will dive into the advanced lessons of manga tropes, character designs and page layouts. We'll go through the manga creation step by step by making our own class anthology manga.

Materials: Favorite pencil and manga.

Prerequisite: None

Duration: 13 weeks

Ages: 18+

Cost: $130.00

Description: You don't understand abstract art? But it looks like FUN?! Have you ever said, “My Kids could do that!” Well… yes, they can, and so can you! We will explore why some colors and shapes make us feel happy. We will work with different kinds of paints, and tools to make colorful abstract art!

Materials: None

Prerequisite: No experience needed

Duration: 2 days: Tuesday and Wednesday

Ages: 16+

Cost: $75.00

Description: Enjoy studying painting flowers with watercolors. Using reference photos and more, students will learn to draw and paint flowers in different displays such flowers in vase etc. The class is for beginners but any level welcome to join

Materials: watercolors in tubes
palette
watercolors paper / Arches 140LB
brushes:
round #6,10,20
filbert/ #8
flat #1""
soft scrubbers #6,10

Prerequisite: No Experience Required/ No Se Require Experiencia

Duration: 14 weeks

Ages: 16+

Cost: $160.00

Description: Therapeutic yoga is a gentle, individualized approach that adapts yoga to support healing, mobility, and stress relief - making it accessible for all levels and body types. This class combines mindful movement and breath work with the deep relaxation of Yoga Nidra, guiding you to release tension, restore balance, and nurture overall well being. Unlike traditional yoga, therapeutic yoga focuses less on achieving poses and more on creating comfort, ease, and sustainable healing in both body and mind.

Materials: Yoga Mat

Prerequisite: No prerequisite required

Duration: 11 weeks

Days Off: 3/30, 3/31, 4/1

Ages: 18+

Cost: $250.00

Description: During this 10-week course, we will explore the use of powders to create your own piece of glass, create unusual effects and build images in layers. We will revisit some old techniques and explore new ones. The last two weeks will be dedicated to creating a piece using the components you have made.

Materials: "I will have clear, clear iridescent, white and white iridescent for sale in class. I will also have kiln shelf paper for sale in class. You will need to supply your own glass if you need any other color.

Powders, stringers and frit will be available for use in the classroom as always however, you are asked to bring your own supply if you expect to use a large amount of one color.

Students should expect to spend between $10 and $25 for glass and shelf paper each class."

Prerequisite: Beginner skills in glass fusing and glass cutting

Duration: 10 weeks

Days Off: 3/30, 4/1, 4/6, 4/8

Ages: 18+

Cost: $335.00

Description: Therapeutic yoga is a gentle, individualized approach that adapts yoga to support healing, mobility, and stress relief - making it accessible for all levels and body types. This class combines mindful movement and breath work with the deep relaxation of Yoga Nidra, guiding you to release tension, restore balance, and nurture overall well being. Unlike traditional yoga, therapeutic yoga focuses less on achieving poses and more on creating comfort, ease, and sustainable healing in both body and mind.

Materials: Yoga Mat

Prerequisite: No prerequisite required

Duration: 11 weeks

Days Off: 3/30, 3/31, 4/1

Ages: 18+

Cost: $250.00

Description: "Let's paint dreamy and ethereal clouds and skies!
In this magical painting class, students will have fun and learn how to paint a fantasy clouds and skies landscape on canvas using acrylic paints. The sky is the limit!"

Materials: Please bring the following materials to class with you:

Pink warm toned paints such as apple barrel paradise pink
White acrylic paint
Craftsmart purple acrylic paint
Paint palette/wells
Small canvas of your choice: recommended size 4x6"" or 8 x 10""
Taklon set of brushes
Apron / old paint clothes
Optional but highly recommended!! Folkart glitterific acrylics and Folkart Color Shift acrylics of your choice
Students should expect to spend around $40 for supplies.
I will be providing a fun assortment of glitters, newsprint, paper towels and a paint water jar/cup

Prerequisite: No experience required, all skill levels welcome

Duration: 3 hours

Ages: 16+

Cost: $50.00

Description: Learn to paint with oil paints! The subject is the landscape. Working from photos we will focus on the basics. Color mixing, Drawing the landscape and tools for successfully starting and finishing landscapes.
This class is for beginners, and anyone that’s returning to painting, that wants a little inspiration, and motivation! We will discuss best materials used. We will paint from photos. Photos will be supplied but please bring any photos you would like to paint.

Materials: Please bring any oil painting materials you already have otherwise we will cover supplies in the first class.

Prerequisite: No experience needed

Duration: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Ages: 18+

Cost: $100.00

Materials: Supplies will be provdided with the opportunity to purchase additional supplies from the instructor. Supply discussion will be held on first day of class.

Prerequisite: No experience needed

Duration: 5 weeks

Days Off: 3/31, 4/1

Ages: 16+

Cost: $230.00

Please arrive 15 minutes before class begins.

Materials: Supplies will be provdided with the opportunity to purchase additional supplies from the instructor. Supply discussion will be held on first day of class.

Prerequisite: No experience needed

Duration: 5 weeks

Days Off: 3/31, 4/1

Ages: 16+

Cost: $230.00

Please arrive 15 minutes before class begins.

Description: Take your jewelry making skills to the next level with this advanced metal smithing course. Complex techniques of fabrication, soldering, and stone setting to improve you skills in forming and finishing. With whatever metals and gems you choose, intricate and stunning or elegant and simple, we'll collaborate to make it happen!

Materials: Supplies will be provdided with the opportunity to purchase additional supplies from the instructor. Supply discussion will be held on first day of class.

Prerequisite: Some Previous Experience in Jewelry Making

Duration: 5 weeks

Days Off: 4/2, 4/4

Ages: 16+

Cost: $230.00

Description: Take your jewelry making skills to the next level with this advanced metal smithing course. Complex techniques of fabrication, soldering, and stone setting to improve you skills in forming and finishing. With whatever metals and gems you choose, intricate and stunning or elegant and simple, we'll collaborate to make it happen!

Materials: Supplies will be provdided with the opportunity to purchase additional supplies from the instructor. Supply discussion will be held on first day of class.

Prerequisite: Some Previous Experience in Jewelry Making

Duration: 5 weeks

Days Off: 4/2, 4/4

Ages: 16+

Cost: $230.00

Arrival Time: Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of class to check in.

Description: "Let's paint dreamy and ethereal clouds and skies!
In this magical painting class, students will have fun and learn how to paint a fantasy clouds and skies landscape on canvas using acrylic paints. The sky is the limit!"

Materials: Please bring the following materials to class with you:

Pink warm toned paints such as apple barrel paradise pink
White acrylic paint
Craftsmart purple acrylic paint
Paint palette/wells
Small canvas of your choice: recommended size 4x6"" or 8 x 10""
Taklon set of brushes
Apron / old paint clothes
Optional but highly recommended!! Folkart glitterific acrylics and Folkart Color Shift acrylics of your choice
Students should expect to spend around $40 for supplies.
I will be providing a fun assortment of glitters, newsprint, paper towels and a paint water jar/cup

Prerequisite: No experience required, all skill levels welcome

Duration: 3 hours

Ages: 16+

Cost: $50.00

Description: Using spray paint we will learn to paint colorful otherworldly scenes. We will discover methods used by “Street Artists” all over the world. This amazing technique is FUN and FAST! Let your imagination be the limit! This is great fun for “Parent and Child” Young Adults, and Adults! Materials will be supplied.

Materials: Materials will be provided

Prerequisite: No experience needed

Duration: 3 weeks

Ages: 16+

Cost: $75.00

Description: Take your jewelry making skills to the next level with this advanced metal smithing course. Complex techniques of fabrication, soldering, and stone setting to improve you skills in forming and finishing. With whatever metals and gems you choose, intricate and stunning or elegant and simple, we'll collaborate to make it happen!

Materials: Supplies will be provdided with the opportunity to purchase additional supplies from the instructor. Supply discussion will be held on first day of class.

Prerequisite: Some Previous Experience in Jewelry Making

Duration: 5 weeks

Days Off: 4/2, 4/4

Ages: 16+

Cost: $230.00

Description: "BodyMind Dancing™ is an anatomically informed, somatic movement experience that weaves together somatic inquiry, improvisation, and accessible follow-along movement phrases. Rooted in the understanding that awareness emerges through the body in motion, classes invite participants to investigate sensation, perception, and expression while engaging the art of dancing itself.

Participants are guided through cues that encourage introspection and self-awareness and then supported in bringing that awareness into relationship with space, music, and others. Each participant has the freedom to respond to prompts in ways that are safe, adaptive, and honoring of their own body, capacity, and lived experience.

Classes balance inner listening with outward connection, integrating best practices in dance education: strong social-emotional intelligence, community building, self-care informed by dance science. Improvisation and skill-building coexist, allowing participants to build confidence, clarity, and creative agency over time.

Taught by Certified Teacher of BodyMind Dancing™ (CTBMD), Molly W. Schenck, this practice draws from over 40 years of BodyMind Dancing™ pedagogy, integrating somatic approaches with contemporary dance and various movement modalities and traditions. Classes may include playful anatomy exploration and reflection, while moving to a range of rhythms - from instrumental music to silence, nature, and the internal rhythms of the body itself.

BodyMind Dancing™ offers a compassionate, expressive, and deeply human space to move, feel, and connect."

Materials: Participants should dress in loose comfortable clothing, light layers and knee pads recommended

Prerequisite: No Experience Required

Duration: 1.5 hrs

Ages: 18+

Cost: $25.00

Description: The Glass Ballot- Open Construction: Students will be given instruction on how to make a variety of pieces using open construction techniques, but with a twist. In this class, students will be presented with two options for techniques they want to learn and vote. The technique with the most votes wins and will be taught the following week so that students have the week to plan. Every other week is a student work day to practice techniques or work on any existing projects. The class is 7 weeks. That leaves gives time for three technique instructions days, four student work days.

Materials: Students are responsible to purchase their sheet glass, and kiln shelf paper. We will be working with glass powders, students should have a N100 particulate respirator or an N95 mask to protect against airborne dust. Each student may create up to (2) items each week no larger than 12”x12. Kiln shelf paper will be available for purchase in the classroom. Tools are available for use. Important Update: Students are responsible for purchasing their own sheet glass and bringing to class. Some of the techniques you will learn involve using glass powdered frit. Due to the amount of powdered frit needed, students will be responsible for bringing their own to class. *SW Art Glass on Thomas Rd sells sheet glass, powdered frit and other glass fusing supplies. Tell them you are a student at Phoenix Center For the Arts. Ask about student discount. If there are specific colors/sizes of frit, noodles, or stringers that you would like to use for your projects, please understand that they may not be available in the classroom. These may also be purchased at SW Art Glass or your other favorite glass supplier. As a reminder when purchasing sheet glass, stringers, powders, frits, noodles etc. in the studio we use 96 COE. Fusing Glass is sold in 96 COE and 90 COE. The two are NOT compatible. Make sure what you buy is the correct COE. If you choose to use 90 COE Bullseye Glass, firing results may vary, as our kiln firing schedules are set for 96 COE which soften and fuse at a lower temperature than 90 COE. You will also be responsible for keeping your 90 COE and 96 COE separated and identifiable.

Email will go out from the instructor prior to first class with more details to help with your decision making on what materials to purchase. Please ensure your email on file is up to date.

*Neither the Phoenix Center for the Arts nor Instructor are affiliated with SW Art Glass. Student discount was available at the time this was written, subject to change.

Prerequisite: This is an intermediate class. Completion of the Beginning Glass Fusing Class or Prior Fusing Experience

Duration: 7 weeks - March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27

Ages: 18+

Cost: $270.00

Description: Fun beginning piano lessons for any adult. Learn to read music, play melodies and harmonies, chords and rhythm. Flexible dates for class time.

Materials: Alfreds Piano Level 1 (pink book)

Prerequisite: none

Duration: 8 weeks

Days Off: 1/19

Ages: 16+

Cost: $190.00

Description: Phoenix Center for the Arts is excited to present a new afterschool program for the students at Arizona School for the Arts! We understand that not all families need afterschool coverage every day, and this program is designed to offer flexibility and enrichment. Students can register for individual sessions based on their needs and interests—whether they attend once a week or more regularly. This structure allows students the freedom to explore a variety of creative pursuits, both at ASA and beyond.

Materials: None

Prerequisite: No Experience

Duration: 19 weeks

Ages: 8-17

Cost: $500.00

Materials: None

Prerequisite: No Experience

Duration: 9 weeks

Days Off: 03/30/2026

Ages: 8-17

Cost: $280.00

Description: Want to learn to paint with Watercolors? Or just get better at it? The subject is the landscape. Working from photos we will focus on the basics. Color mixing, Drawing the landscape and tools for successfully starting and finishing landscapes with FUN watercolor techniques.

Materials: If you have watercolor supplies bring them, otherwise we will cover materials in the first session.

Prerequisite: No experience needed

Duration: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Ages: 16+

Cost: $100.00

Description: This open-level painting class is designed for students of all experience levels—from beginners picking up a brush for the first time to advanced painters refining their skills. Working in either oil or acrylic paint, students are free to choose their own subject matter using photos or reference materials that inspire them.

The class emphasizes creative freedom while building strong painting fundamentals. Students will receive individualized guidance on composition, color mixing, brushwork, layering, and developing depth and texture. Beginners will gain confidence through step-by-step support, while more experienced painters will be encouraged to push their style, experiment with techniques, and deepen their personal artistic voice.

This class is ideal for artists who enjoy a relaxed, studio-style environment, value one-on-one feedback, and want the flexibility to paint what they love—whether it’s portraits, landscapes, still life, or abstract work. Come explore, experiment, and grow as a painter at your own pace while being supported and inspired in a creative community.

Materials: A reference photo of something you want to work on

Prerequisite: No Previous Experience Necessary

Duration: 10 weeks

Days Off: 3/30/2026

Ages: 16+

Cost: $200.00

Description: Fun singing lessons that focus on pitch, breathing, clear tone and warm up techniques.
Whether you are just doing karaoke, musical theater, rock band or driving in the car singing, this class will improve your voice!

Materials: Provided in class

Prerequisite: none

Duration: 8 weeks

Ages: 16+

Cost: $190.00

Materials: None

Prerequisite: No Experience

Duration: 9 weeks

Days Off: 03/31/2026

Ages: 8-17

Cost: $280.00

Description: Document Your Work With Ease is a four-week, hands-on course designed to help artists capture, organize, and share their creative work with clarity and confidence. Participants will learn approachable photo and video techniques, simple systems for organizing media, and beginner-friendly editing and sharing workflows. The course includes dedicated time for editing, refinement, and supportive peer feedback, allowing artists to leave with finished, shareable documentation for portfolios, grants, archives, and promotion — along with a sustainable practice they can continue using long after the class ends.

Materials: smartphone and any materials they use to create and store content (phone, laptop, camera, etc)

Prerequisite: No Experience Required/ No Se Require Experiencia

Duration: 4 weeks

Days Off: 4/1/2026

Ages: 16+

Cost: $100.00

Description: Discover the art of metalwork in this hands-on jewelry-making class where you'll create your own custom set of textured soldered bangles. Guided by your instructor, you'll learn to form, texture, and solder metal wire into beautiful, wearable art. This class introduces foundational metalsmithing techniques including hammer texturing, shaping, and torch soldering in a safe and supportive environment. Leave with a trio of unique bangles that showcase your personal style.

Materials: No materials are needed. Instructor will bring some additional texture hammers.

Prerequisite: Previous soldering experience is very helpful.

Duration: 4 hours

Ages: 18+

Cost: $90.00

Description: Intermediate / Advanced piano instruction to explore different styles like jazz, blues, pop, broadway and classical. Learn new chords, techniques and rhythms. We make it fun!

Materials: Alfreds level 1,2,3 or independent projects

Prerequisite: prefer some prior piano lessons

Duration: 8 weeks

Ages: 18+

Cost: $190.00

Materials: None

Prerequisite: No Experience

Duration: 9 weeks

Days Off: 04/01/2026

Ages: 8-17

Cost: $280.00

Description: Learn how to use creative writing to deepen your artistic experiences, including film, photography, music and dance. We'll explore experimental prose, fiction, educational nonfiction, and essays. Virtual copies of short texts will be provided, although optional paperback purchases are encouraged. In addition to active reading and creative writing exercises, we’ll cover publishing strategies and tips. Whether you want to intensify the way you experience art as a viewer, or to create art yourself with full sensory immersion, this class is for you.

Materials: "A journal and pen, plus a computer with reliable internet

Other items (optional): ""Little Movements"" by Lauren Morrow; “Celestial Bodies: How to Look at Ballet” by Laura Jacobs; “Site Dance: Choreographers and the Lure of Alternative Spaces” by Melanie Kloetzel and Carolyn Pavlik; “ It Gets Me Home, This Curving Track” by Ian Penman"

Prerequisite: No Experience Required

Duration: 9 weeks

Ages: 16+

Cost: $80.00

Materials: None

Prerequisite: No Experience

Duration: 9 weeks

Days Off: 04/02/2026

Ages: 8-17

Cost: $280.00

Materials: None

Prerequisite: No Experience

Duration: 9 weeks

Days Off: 04/03/2026

Ages: 8-17

Cost: $280.00

Description: "Let's paint dreamy and ethereal clouds and skies!
In this magical painting class, students will have fun and learn how to paint a fantasy clouds and skies landscape on canvas using acrylic paints. The sky is the limit!"

Materials: Please bring the following materials to class with you:

Pink warm toned paints such as apple barrel paradise pink
White acrylic paint
Craftsmart purple acrylic paint
Paint palette/wells
Small canvas of your choice: recommended size 4x6"" or 8 x 10""
Taklon set of brushes
Apron / old paint clothes
Optional but highly recommended!! Folkart glitterific acrylics and Folkart Color Shift acrylics of your choice
Students should expect to spend around $40 for supplies.
I will be providing a fun assortment of glitters, newsprint, paper towels and a paint water jar/cup

Prerequisite: No experience required, all skill levels welcome

Duration: 3 hours

Ages: 16+

Cost: $50.00

Instructor: Jay Melberg

Description: Explore 2 handed playing for young students. Learning to read music notation and rhythm while trying different styles of music.

Materials: Alfreds Piano Level 1B or 2A

Prerequisite: 1 year of piano lessons is recommended

Duration: 8 weeks

Ages: 6 -12

Cost: $100.00

Arrival Time: Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of class to check in.

Materials: All materials are provided

Prerequisite: love to sing

Duration: 8 Weeks

Ages: 6-12

Cost: $100

Arrival Time: Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of class to check in.

Materials: Alfreds 3,4,5 or personal project

Prerequisite: 2 years of piano lessons

Duration: 8 weeks

Ages: 10-17

Cost: $140.00

Arrival Time: Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of class to check in.

Description: Drawing by measuring and comparing. Line drawing, and shading. Drawing from imagination v drawing from life. Thick and thin lines. We will explore several types of drawing tools, Pencils, pens, charcoal, erasers, and smudge sticks, etc.
We will work on basic drawing skills. To draw well is to see well. As you learn to draw better, you will see the world around you differently. Seeing like an artist means the world becomes bigger, more vivid, and you notice things you may have missed before.

Materials: No special tools needed. If you have drawing materials bring them otherwise we will cover materials in the first session

Prerequisite: No Experience Required

Duration: 3 days (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)

Ages: 16+

Cost: $100.00

Description: Unleash your inner manga artist! Learn to create dynamic and expressive characters with our hands-on studio class. Dive deep into manga production, color palettes, and drawing techniques. By the end of the class, each student will have their own portfolio full of manga pages. You’ll meet other students who are massive anime and manga fans as well.

Materials: Your favorite pencil and manga

Duration: 9 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Ages: 11-13

Cost: $65.00 (ESA Accepted!)

Please arrive 15 minutes before class begins.

Description: Unleash your inner manga artist! Learn to create dynamic and expressive characters with our hands-on studio class. Dive deep into manga production, color palettes, and drawing techniques. By the end of the class, each student will have their own portfolio full of manga pages. You’ll meet other students who are massive anime and manga fans as well.

Materials: Your favorite pencil and manga

Prerequisite: None

Duration: 9 weeks

Ages: 13-18

Cost: $125.00

Description: This class is designed for the complete beginner, as well as beginning students who have taken some previous lessons or classes, and want to continue learning piano. Our keyboards have headsets which allows you to practice in class. You will work at your own pace. The content includes reading music, rhythm, learning pieces with melodies and chords and more. Relaxed, fun setting.

Materials: Pencil

Prerequisite: No Experience Required

Duration: 9 weeks

Days Off: 03/31/2026

Ages: 18+

Cost: $215.00

Description: This class is designed for the complete beginner, as well as beginning students who have taken some previous lessons or classes, and want to continue learning piano. Our keyboards have headsets which allows you to practice in class. You will work at your own pace. The content includes reading music, rhythm, learning pieces with melodies and chords and more. Relaxed, fun setting.

Materials: Pencil

Prerequisite: No Experience Required

Duration: 9 weeks

Days Off: 03/31/2026

Ages: 18+

Cost: $215.00

Description: This class explores different genres of piano pieces, chords, technique, theory and more. In addition to learning pieces from our piano book, students can bring in repertoire they would like to learn.

Materials: Pencil

Prerequisite: Previous experience required: 6 months of piano classes, or private lessons.

Duration: 9 weeks

Days Off: 4/1/2026

Ages: 18+

Cost: $215.00

Description: Unleash your inner manga artist! Learn to create dynamic and expressive characters with our hands-on studio class. Dive deep into manga production, color palettes, and drawing techniques. By the end of the class, each student will have their own portfolio full of manga pages. You’ll meet other students who are massive anime and manga fans as well.

Materials: Your favorite pencil and manga

Duration: 10 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Ages: 11-13

Cost: $140.00

Arrival Time: Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of class.

Description: Unleash your inner manga artist! Learn to create dynamic and expressive characters with our hands-on studio class. Dive deep into manga production, color palettes, and drawing techniques. By the end of the class, each student will have their own portfolio full of manga pages. You’ll meet other students who are massive anime and manga fans as well.

Materials: Your favorite pencil and manga

Prerequisite: None

Duration: 10 weeks

Ages: 13-18

Cost: $140.00

Description: "Step into a world of tranquility and light with our ""Zen Glass Panel"" workshop, a focused, day-and-a-half intensive designed to teach you the serene art of leaded stained glass.
This isn't your average quick craft session; you'll immerse yourself in traditional techniques, creating a balanced and beautiful panel that brings a sense of calm and focused energy to any space.

Over the day and a half, you will:

Refine the precise craft of cutting glass to fit a mindful, pattern.
Learn the historic skill of working with lead came, the traditional material used to assemble large panels.
Develop expert techniques for assembling, soldering, and cementing your panel for lasting strength and beauty.

Unplug from the modern world and connect with this meditative craft. By the end of the workshop, you will have completed your own elegant, hangable Zen panel, ready to diffuse light in your home or studio.

All necessary tools and materials will be available for purchase directly from your instructor, ensuring a seamless and peaceful experience from start to finish. Come find your center through the art of light and glass!"

Materials: Students should have their own set of basic hand tools for stained glass. Some are available in the glass studio. Safety gear is a must. STudent glass and came cost is $65

Prerequisite: This is a leaded glass process. Some knowledge of stained glass, glass cutting, and solder work is helpful.

Duration: 2 days (Friday 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM)

Ages: 18+

Cost: $150.00

Description: "Let's paint dreamy and ethereal clouds and skies!
In this magical painting class, students will have fun and learn how to paint a fantasy clouds and skies landscape on canvas using acrylic paints. The sky is the limit!"

Materials: Please bring the following materials to class with you:

Pink warm toned paints such as apple barrel paradise pink
White acrylic paint
Craftsmart purple acrylic paint
Paint palette/wells
Small canvas of your choice: recommended size 4x6"" or 8 x 10""
Taklon set of brushes
Apron / old paint clothes
Optional but highly recommended!! Folkart glitterific acrylics and Folkart Color Shift acrylics of your choice
Students should expect to spend around $40 for supplies.
I will be providing a fun assortment of glitters, newsprint, paper towels and a paint water jar/cup

Prerequisite: No experience required, all skill levels welcome

Duration: 3 hours

Ages: 16+

Cost: $50.00