Writing as a Humanitarian Act : Anthology Series
Date: April 04, 2026 10:00 am - May 30, 2026 12:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 8/12
Description: Writing as a Humanitarian Act: Anthology Series is an eight-week online course dedicated to transforming personal experience and community voice into collective art. This workshop invites participants to write with empathy, urgency, and awareness using language as a bridge between the self and the world.
Throughout the course, students will explore how writing can document lived experience, honor resilience, and respond to social need. Together, the class will co-create a Humanitarian Writing Anthology, featuring each participant’s work alongside a unifying theme that emerges through the group’s shared conversations.
This course is the first in an ongoing anthology series, designed to build a growing archive of voices dedicated to storytelling as compassion in action. Students will walk away with a collective published series of their works and perform their works to celebrate the anthology release.
Materials: Students should bring a notebook or personal writing journal, pens or pencils, and access to a digital device (laptop, tablet, or phone) for online participation and shared editing. Optional: previously written pieces, letters, or journal entries they wish to develop for the anthology.
Prerequisite: No Experience Required
Duration: 9 weeks
Ages: 16+
Cost: $180.00
Therapeutic Yoga with Nidra
Date: April 06, 2026 9:30 am - May 18, 2026 10:30 am
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
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: 7 weeks
Ages: 18+
Cost: $250.00
Youth Expression Art
Date: April 06, 2026 5:30 pm - May 19, 2026 6:45 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
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: 7 weeks
Ages: 7 - 16
Cost: $250.00
Story Cloth
Date: April 07, 2026 1:30 pm - May 12, 2026 3:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 10/10
Description: Around the world, people have told their stories and shared their history and culture through fabric arts. Story cloths are created with appliqued fabric and 3-dimensional elements like dolls and embellishments. In this class, you will learn about the history of this folk art form, and you will design and create your own story cloth. In this class, we will continue the tradition of creating story cloths in community. This will be an opportunity to share stories and collaborate with others. Sewing is not required. Traditional story cloths are sewn by hand, but if you don’t want to do that, you can use fabric glue instead.
Materials: "Sewing needles and thread OR fabric glue (if you don’t want to sew)
Straight pins or safety pins
Needle threader
Pincushion
Scrap fabrics
Fabric shears/scissors
Pencil and eraser
Sketch paper 9”x12, 8.5”x11 or similar size
Estimated cost of materials: $20"
Prerequisite: No Experience Required
Duration: 6 weeks
Ages: 16+
Cost: $100.00
Emotional Healing Through Art Journaling
Date: April 07, 2026 9:00 am - May 12, 2026 11:00 am
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 7/10
Description: Learn how to use art journaling to explore your inner world and process emotions, thoughts and feelings. Intuitive art forms like drawing, painting, collage, visualization, journal writing, movement and meditation are healing modalities that can be combined to support your well-being. In this class, our focus is on the creative process and experience, not the finished product. There is a wise inner voice within each of us. Art journaling is a way to connect with your inner wisdom and allow it to guide you.
Materials: Required:
Watercolor paints (any kind)
Markers or gel pens, assorted colors
Pencil and eraser
Waterproof ink pen
Notebook or journal and pen for writing
Watercolor or mixed media paper sketchbook, about 9 x 12” or 8.5 x 11”
Watercolor Brushes
Paint palette, water jar, paper towels
Other items (optional)
masking tape or washi tape
Other water-soluble media such as watercolor pencils, crayons or markers if you enjoy them
Wax crayons or oil pastels
White gel pen or white ink
Stencils, stamps
Estimated cost $50
Prerequisite: No Experience Required
Duration: 6 weeks
Ages: 18+
Cost: $100.00
Creative Meditation (18+)
Date: April 07, 2026 12:00 pm - May 12, 2026 1:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 11/12
Description: Meditation has many benefits including relaxation, stress relief, improved mood, focus, and creativity. You will learn various meditation practices including breathwork, awareness, visualization, movement and stillness. Each class will include instruction, guided meditation, silent time to process, journal or sketch, and a closing circle to share any experiences or insights.
This is a flexible, safe and inclusive class that is respectful of all bodies and people from all backgrounds and spiritual or religious affiliations. You are free to meditate, move your body, and participate according to your own level of comfort and ability.
Materials: Yoga mat (recommended) and any other items that would help you to feel comfortable meditating, such as a cushion, blanket, eye mask, socks. Journal and pen or pencil for making notes or sketches (optional).
Prerequisite: No Experience Required
Duration: 6 weeks
Ages: 18+
Cost: $75.00
Amateur to Artist: Digital Photography (6 weeks)
Date: April 07, 2026 5:30 pm - May 12, 2026 7:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 0/6
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
Therapeutic Yoga with Nidra
Date: April 07, 2026 9:30 am - May 19, 2026 10:30 am
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
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: 7 weeks
Ages: 18+
Cost: $250.00
Naturescape
Date: April 08, 2026 5:30 pm - May 20, 2026 8:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 7/10
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
Painting with Oils & Acrylics (8 weeks)
Date: April 08, 2026 1:30 pm - May 27, 2026 4:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 6/12
Instructor: Edna Dapo
Description: This 8 week class is open to all levels and styles. The instructor will introduce the materials, talk about the basic color mixing, and the use of brushes, q-tips, palette knife, spray bottle, quantity of paint to use, and adding medium to paint. The following techniques will be addressed: drawing methods in achieving symmetry and perspective, how to use oil and acrylic on a painting, how to set up a palette, how much paint/oil to use, how to mix paint, how to layer the painting, how to erase, how to create sharp edges, how to blend, how to paint glass, what is glazing, how to naturally clean and care for acrylic and oil brushes, and more. Beginning students start with a still-life painting using old masters techniques of building layers. Returning students can complete unfinished work or start something new - Please get your own reference material or use free stock photos/public domain. Learning how to see and push paint around while in a creative environment is the most important thing on your artistic journey. Allow yourself to explore and experiment - there is not a specific way to paint a tree! Have an open mind about the joy of the process itself, and leave perfection at the door.
Materials: Most materials are provided. Students are responsible to bring one roll of Viva paper towels to class, and a canvas 16x20”. Canvas is available for purchase from the instructor for $8 cash. Paint, tools, and supplies are available for use.
Duration: 8 weeks
Days Off: 1/21
Prerequisites: No Experience Required
Ages: 18+
Cost: $260.00
Arrival Time: Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of class to check in.
Painting with Oils & Acrylics (8 weeks)
Date: April 08, 2026 5:15 pm - May 27, 2026 8:15 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 0/12
Instructor: Edna Dapo
Description: This 8 week class is open to all levels and styles. The instructor will introduce the materials, talk about the basic color mixing, and the use of brushes, q-tips, palette knife, spray bottle, quantity of paint to use, and adding medium to paint. The following techniques will be addressed: drawing methods in achieving symmetry and perspective, how to use oil and acrylic on a painting, how to set up a palette, how much paint/oil to use, how to mix paint, how to layer the painting, how to erase, how to create sharp edges, how to blend, how to paint glass, what is glazing, how to naturally clean and care for acrylic and oil brushes, and more. Beginning students start with a still-life painting using old masters techniques of building layers. Returning students can complete unfinished work or start something new - Please get your own reference material or use free stock photos/public domain. Learning how to see and push paint around while in a creative environment is the most important thing on your artistic journey. Allow yourself to explore and experiment - there is not a specific way to paint a tree! Have an open mind about the joy of the process itself, and leave perfection at the door.
Materials: Most materials are provided. Students are responsible to bring one roll of Viva paper towels to class, and a canvas 16x20”. Canvas is available for purchase from the instructor for $8 cash. Paint, tools, and supplies are available for use.
Duration: 8 weeks
Days Off: 1/21
Prerequisites: No Experience Required
Ages: 18+
Cost: $260.00
Arrival Time: Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of class to check in.
Therapeutic Yoga with Nidra
Date: April 08, 2026 11:00 am - May 20, 2026 12:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
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: 7 weeks
Ages: 18+
Cost: $250.00
Open Studio (5 weeks)
Date: April 09, 2026 5:30 pm - May 21, 2026 8:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 4/10
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
Youth Ceramics
Date: April 09, 2026 5:00 pm - April 30, 2026 7:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 1/6
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
Beginning Fused Glass/Studio
Date: April 09, 2026 2:00 pm - May 21, 2026 5:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 10/10
Description: Students will learn the basics of glass fusion, including understanding different types of compatible glass, proper handling and tool use, basic kiln operation and firing schedules, working with decorative elements such as 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. Returning students may use time for additional projects.
Materials: Glass costs will range from $60 to $100.
Prerequisite: No prerequisite
Duration: 5 weeks
Days Off: 04/16/2026, 04/23/2026
Ages: 18+
Cost: $180.00
Wire Link Bracelet
Date: April 11, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 1/6
Description: Explore the versatility of wire in this creative jewelry-making class! Students will design and form individual segments from wire, shaping each piece into unique elements using pliers, mandrels, and other forming tools.
Once the segments are shaped, we’ll refine and connect them together to create a custom bracelet. Along the way, you’ll learn techniques for shaping consistent components, securely joining segments, and finishing your piece with polishing and clasp attachment.
This beginner-friendly class is a great introduction to wirework. By the end of the session, students will leave with a one-of-a-kind bracelet made from their own shaped wire links and the confidence to design future wire-based jewelry projects.
Materials: Materials are provided
Prerequisite: No Experience Required
Duration: 4 hours
Ages: 18+
Cost: $90.00
Figure Drawing + Portraits (8 weeks)
Date: April 11, 2026 9:30 am - May 30, 2026 12:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 0/10
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Instructor: Edna Dapo
Description: This 8 week class offers an exploration of techniques that sharpen observational skills while drawing from live nude models. We will be covering gestures (short poses), academic poses (long pose), and portraits. The following will be addressed: what tools to use and how to use them, how and where to start, how to properly sight and measure, how to check proportion, value (light and dark), and more. Allow yourself to be a beginner, there is a joy in the process itself. Drawing from life is like meditation, where a journey of discovery is the most enjoyable part. All abilities are welcome. Leave perfection at the door!
Materials: Most materials are provided: newsprint and basic drawing materials. Instructor will go over the materials on the first day. If you would like to get your own materials, these are recommended: Newsprint 18""x24” for gestures, Strathmore Drawing Paper 18""x24” for long poses. Compressed Charcoal, Pink Eraser, Blending Stump, Chamois, Charcoal Pencils, and Pencil Eraser.
Duration: 8 weeks
Prerequisites: No Experience Required
Ages: 18+
Cost: $260.00
Figure Drawing + Portraits (8 weeks)
Date: April 11, 2026 1:00 pm - May 30, 2026 4:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 5/10
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Instructor: Edna Dapo
Description: This 8 week class offers an exploration of techniques that sharpen observational skills while drawing from live nude models. We will be covering gestures (short poses), academic poses (long pose), and portraits. The following will be addressed: what tools to use and how to use them, how and where to start, how to properly sight and measure, how to check proportion, value (light and dark), and more. Allow yourself to be a beginner, there is a joy in the process itself. Drawing from life is like meditation, where a journey of discovery is the most enjoyable part. All abilities are welcome. Leave perfection at the door!
Materials: Most materials are provided: newsprint and basic drawing materials. Instructor will go over the materials on the first day. If you would like to get your own materials, these are recommended: Newsprint 18""x24” for gestures, Strathmore Drawing Paper 18""x24” for long poses. Compressed Charcoal, Pink Eraser, Blending Stump, Chamois, Charcoal Pencils, and Pencil Eraser.
Duration: 8 weeks
Prerequisites: No Experience Required
Ages: 18+
Cost: $260.00
Clouds, Stars & Magic: Painting Celestial Landscapes Workshop (3 hours)
Date: April 11, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
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
Spray Paint the Universe! (3 weeks)
Date: April 11, 2026 10:00 am - April 25, 2026 12:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
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
Story Cloth
Date: April 11, 2026 1:30 pm - May 16, 2026 3:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 8/10
Description: Around the world, people have told their stories and shared their history and culture through fabric arts. Story cloths are created with appliqued fabric and 3-dimensional elements like dolls and embellishments. In this class, you will learn about the history of this folk art form, and you will design and create your own story cloth. In this class, we will continue the tradition of creating story cloths in community. This will be an opportunity to share stories and collaborate with others. Sewing is not required. Traditional story cloths are sewn by hand, but if you don’t want to do that, you can use fabric glue instead.
Materials: "Sewing needles and thread OR fabric glue (if you don’t want to sew)
Straight pins or safety pins
Needle threader
Pincushion
Scrap fabrics
Fabric shears/scissors
Pencil and eraser
Sketch paper 9”x12, 8.5”x11 or similar size
Estimated cost of materials: $20"
Prerequisite: No Experience Required
Duration: 6 weeks
Ages: 16+
Cost: $100.00
Emotional Healing Through Art Journaling
Date: April 11, 2026 9:00 am - May 16, 2026 11:00 am
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 9/10
Description: Learn how to use art journaling to explore your inner world and process emotions, thoughts and feelings. Intuitive art forms like drawing, painting, collage, visualization, journal writing, movement and meditation are healing modalities that can be combined to support your well-being. In this class, our focus is on the creative process and experience, not the finished product. There is a wise inner voice within each of us. Art journaling is a way to connect with your inner wisdom and allow it to guide you.
Materials: Required:
Watercolor paints (any kind)
Markers or gel pens, assorted colors
Pencil and eraser
Waterproof ink pen
Notebook or journal and pen for writing
Watercolor or mixed media paper sketchbook, about 9 x 12” or 8.5 x 11”
Watercolor Brushes
Paint palette, water jar, paper towels
Other items (optional)
masking tape or washi tape
Other water-soluble media such as watercolor pencils, crayons or markers if you enjoy them
Wax crayons or oil pastels
White gel pen or white ink
Stencils, stamps
Estimated cost $50
Prerequisite: No Experience Required
Duration: 6 weeks
Ages: 18+
Cost: $100.00
Creative Meditation (16+)
Date: April 11, 2026 12:00 pm - May 16, 2026 1:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: Meditation has many benefits including relaxation, stress relief, improved mood, focus, and creativity. You will learn various meditation practices including breathwork, awareness, visualization, movement and stillness. Each class will include instruction, guided meditation, silent time to process, journal or sketch, and a closing circle to share any experiences or insights.
This is a flexible, safe and inclusive class that is respectful of all bodies and people from all backgrounds and spiritual or religious affiliations. You are free to meditate, move your body, and participate according to your own level of comfort and ability.
Materials: Yoga mat (recommended) and any other items that would help you to feel comfortable meditating, such as a cushion, blanket, eye mask, socks. Journal and pen or pencil for making notes or sketches (optional).
Prerequisite: No Experience Required
Duration: 6 weeks
Ages: 16+
Cost: $75.00
Bugs and Butterflies
Date: April 11, 2026 10:00 am - April 18, 2026 1:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 9/10
Description: This serendipity class will have you designing 6 legged, fluttering and buzzing creatures that pollinate the plants and flowers. Your creations will be able to stand alone as mini sculptures, or can be used in other artworks or jewelry.
Materials: Students are responsible to purchase their sheet glass, dichroic glass if desired 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 (3) items each week no larger than 6” x 6”.” Typical class cost is $10-$20 deending on size.
Prerequisite: Basic glass cutting and fusing experience
Duration: 2 weeks
Ages: 18+
Cost: $100.00
BodyMind Dancing™
Date: April 12, 2026 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 16/20
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
Painting with Oils & Acrylics (6 weeks)
Date: April 13, 2026 1:30 pm - May 18, 2026 4:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 11/12
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Instructor: Edna Dapo
Description: This 6 week painting course is open to artists of all levels and styles. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned painter, you'll find something valuable in this class. We'll cover essential techniques like color theory, brushwork, and medium selection, as well as more advanced topics like composition, drawing foundations, and special effects. You can choose to work on a personal project or use our free stock photos. The most important thing is to have fun and explore your creativity. Let go of perfection and enjoy the process of creating.
Materials: Most materials are provided. Students are responsible to bring one roll of Viva paper towels to class, and to purchase a canvas 16x20”. Canvas is available for purchase from the instructor. Paint, tools, and supplies are available for use.
Duration: 6 Weeks
Prerequisites: No Experience Required
Ages: 18+
Cost: $195.00
Painting with Oils & Acrylics (6 weeks)
Date: April 13, 2026 5:15 pm - May 18, 2026 8:15 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 0/12
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Instructor: Edna Dapo
Description: This 6 week painting course is open to artists of all levels and styles. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned painter, you'll find something valuable in this class. We'll cover essential techniques like color theory, brushwork, and medium selection, as well as more advanced topics like composition, drawing foundations, and special effects. You can choose to work on a personal project or use our free stock photos. The most important thing is to have fun and explore your creativity. Let go of perfection and enjoy the process of creating.
Materials: Most materials are provided. Students are responsible to bring one roll of Viva paper towels to class, and to purchase a canvas 16x20”. Canvas is available for purchase from the instructor. Paint, tools, and supplies are available for use.
Duration: 6 Weeks
Prerequisites: No Experience Required
Ages: 18+
Cost: $195.00
Painting Landscapes with Oil Paint (3 days)
Date: April 14, 2026 10:00 am - April 16, 2026 1:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
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
Simple Watercolor Painting Techniques (3 days)
Date: April 14, 2026 4:00 pm - April 16, 2026 7:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 9/12
Description: Want to learn to paint with Watercolors? Or just get better at it? In this fast and fun class we will focus on the basics. Color mixing and blending, Drawing, and tools for successfully starting and finishing watercolor paintings with FUN watercolor techniques.
Materials: If you have supplies bring them, otherwise we will cover supplies in the first class.
Prerequisite: No experience needed
Duration: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Ages: 16+
Cost: $100.00
Rediscovering Pinhole Photography
Date: April 18, 2026 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Registration ends 2 days prior to the first class.
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Instructor: Kirby Soderberg (He/Him)
Description: A hands-on workshop that explores the early pinhole method of photography prior to the addition of a lens. During this workshop, students will turn a paint can into a camera. They will make black & white negatives and prints with darkroom printing paper and chemistry.
Materials: All materials included
Duration: 4 hours
Prerequisites: No experience required
Ages: 18+
Cost: $50.00
Please arrive 15 minutes before class begins.
Jewelry Made Simple for Beginners (6 weeks)
Date: April 21, 2026 6:00 pm - May 26, 2026 9:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 3/6
Description: Ready for a fun filled adventure? Learn, step by step, how to fabricate a variety of styles aiming for what YOU want to create. Learn necessary techniques in soldering and finishing, in proper order to develope the skills to produce treasures with a "WOW!" showroom finish.
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: 6 weeks
Ages: 16+
Cost: $250.00
Jewelry Made Simple for Beginners (6 weeks)
Date: April 22, 2026 6:00 pm - May 27, 2026 9:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 3/6
Description: Ready for a fun filled adventure? Learn, step by step, how to fabricate a variety of styles aiming for what YOU want to create. Learn necessary techniques in soldering and finishing, in proper order to develope the skills to produce treasures with a "WOW!" showroom finish.
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: 6 weeks
Ages: 16+
Cost: $250.00
Jewelry Made Simple - Advanced (6 weeks)
Date: April 23, 2026 10:00 am - May 28, 2026 1:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 6/6
Instructor: Robert Jones (He/Him)
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 provided 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: 6 weeks
Days Off: 1/24
Ages: 16+
Cost: $250.00
Arrival Time: Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of class to check in.
Jewelry Made Simple - Advanced (6 weeks)
Date: April 23, 2026 6:00 pm - May 28, 2026 9:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 6/6
Instructor: Robert Jones (He/Him)
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 provided 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: 6 weeks
Days Off: 1/24
Ages: 16+
Cost: $250.00
Arrival Time: Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of class to check in.
Intermediate Glass Fusing
Date: April 25, 2026 12:00 pm - May 30, 2026 3:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 5/10
Description: Three projects will be designed especially for students who have completed the Beginning Fused Glass class and would like to explore projects that apply the basic skills of glass cutting, color selection and project design. You will receive a detailed syllabus and list of supplies prior to the first day of class.
Materials: Expect to spend between $10 and $25 on glass and kiln shelf paper every class. You are also welcome to bring your own COE 96 glass if you need specific colors for your projects.
Prerequisite: Beginning Glass Fusing
Duration: 6 weeks
Ages: 18+
Cost: $210.00
Raku Workshop with Victor Contreras
Date: April 26, 2026 5:00 pm - May 24, 2026 7:45 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 1/12
Description: Join Victor Contreras for a 5 week raku firing experience. There will be firing every week. Several smaller pieces of bisqueware will be needed. Please do not bring anything larger than 5” X 5” and no flat pieces like trays and such. Vessel oriented pots only. Some throwing and making will also be done. Wearing appropriate clothing and closed toed shoes is required. You will be working with open flame!
Materials: Clay is available for purchase.Please bring cash! Student will also need their own hand tools. Expect to spend at least $50 depending on skill level and projects.
Prerequisite: Throwing/Clay experience required. Raku experience
Duration: 5 weeks
Ages: 18+
Cost: $150.00
Learn to Draw Better! (M. T. W.)
Date: April 27, 2026 4:00 pm - April 29, 2026 7:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 10/12
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
Writers to Authors : Making Adult Authors Anthology
Date: May 01, 2026 6:00 pm - June 26, 2026 8:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: "This eight-week course is designed for writers, poets, and journal-keepers who are ready to take the next step toward authorship. Together, we’ll transform raw writing into polished, publishable work and collaboratively create an anthology that highlights each participant’s unique voice. Through creative exercises, editing workshops, and guided discussions on theme, structure, and submission, students will gain both the artistic and professional tools to see their words in print.
By the end of the course, participants will have a curated selection of their own work prepared for inclusion in a class anthology and a concrete plan for their next steps as emerging authors.
Preferred Schedule: 8-week block (Winter/Spring 2026)
Ideal Class Size: 6–12 students (allows for individual feedback and group cohesion)
Supplies Fee (optional): $10 per student to cover anthology printing costs
Facility Needs: Classroom with whiteboard, tables/chairs, and projector or screen (for sample materials)
Final Output: Collaborative anthology (digital or printed chapbook) produced by the class
Public Component (optional): End-of-session reading or open mic event hosted at Phoenix Center for the Arts"
Materials: Laptop, Journal, Pen and any place to keep dedicated works together for the anthology.
Access to digital documents (Google Docs or Word)
Optional: past writing or journaling entries
Prerequisite: None required.
Duration: 9 weeks
Ages: 16+
Cost: $225.00
Jewelry Made Simple - Advanced (5 weeks)
Date: May 02, 2026 4:00 pm - May 30, 2026 7:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 6/6
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
Soldering 101
Date: May 03, 2026 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 3/6
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: 4 hours
Ages: 18+
Cost: $90.00
Collage 101
Date: May 05, 2026 4:30 pm - May 26, 2026 6:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: This class will be a 4 week exploration of the basics of collage. We will explore famous collage artists and art works, and create landscape, portrait, and abstract pieces using our learned collage skills. No collage experience is required; we will start from the beginning! Cutting and gluing techniques, layering, spacial awareness, colors scheming, and more skills will be covered throughout the course.
Materials: "All materials provided.
Encouraged materials: your favorite scissors, magazines, scrapbook/colored paper, washi tape, stickers"
Prerequisite: No Experience Required
Duration: 4 weeks
Ages: 16+
Cost: $120.00
Woven Soldered Cuff
Date: May 09, 2026 10:00 am - May 23, 2026 2:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 3/6
Description: Explore a unique silversmithing technique by weaving strips of sterling silver sheet into a beautiful cuff. This class introduces students to the art of metal weaving, where flat strips of silver are carefully shaped and interlaced to form a striking basket-weave design.
You’ll learn how to measure and cut sheet metal into uniform strips, anneal and prepare the silver for weaving, and use proper techniques to achieve even spacing and tension. Once the weaving is complete, we will focus on shaping the bracelet into a cuff, finishing the edges, and finishing the surface with filing, polishing, and optional textures for a professional look.
This workshop is beginner/intermediate friendly, though some comfort with basic jewelry tools is helpful. By the end of class, each student will leave with a custom sterling silver woven cuff and the skills to explore weaving techniques in future metalwork projects.
Materials: Materials provided
Prerequisite: No experience is required but very helpful.
Duration: 3 weeks
Ages: 18+
Cost: $200.00
Spray Paint the Universe! (3 weeks)
Date: May 09, 2026 10:00 am - May 23, 2026 12:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
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
Capturing the Human Form: Figure Photography
Date: May 09, 2026 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 10/12
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Instructor: Kirby Soderberg (He/Him)
Description: Beginners and Advanced students are welcome to attend. This workshop focuses on the human form and how to create interesting shapes and lines utilizing the form. All will learn the basics of 3-point lighting and other light positioning to create different moods. Each student will have the opportunity to collaborate with the models and discover the poses that best fit ones style. Students walk away from this workshop with photos of the models and the knowledge and confidence to create interesting images of the human form.
Materials: Bring your own camera (digital or film) and be ready to shoot!
Duration: 4 Hours
Prerequisites: No experience required
Ages: 18+
Cost: $50.00
Arrival Time: Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of class to check in.