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

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Dabble in Acrylic Paint

Try your hand at acrylic painting in a comfortable learning atmosphere. Enjoy teacher demonstrations and hands-on exercises that explore different techniques and strokes with acrylics. You will create a painting that you will take home with you. All supplies included.
Program Date
Winter/Spring 2024 - 4/9/2024 View Dates | Register
Winter/Spring 2024 - 5/14/2024 View Dates | Register

Dabble in Encaustics

For ages 17 and up. All levels of experience are welcome. Explore the easy-to-learn technique of using colored pigments mixed with hot wax. Learn to prepare materials to do your first painting. Through a step-by-step process, add medium and encaustic paint to watercolor paper, then use tools to scrape into the paints, and then add materials for texture. Pigment sticks will be used to enhance the textures of your creations. All supplies included.
Program Date
Winter/Spring 2024 - 5/3/2024 View Dates | More Info
Winter/Spring 2024 - 5/16/2024 View Dates | Register
Spring/Summer 2024 - 6/8/2024 View Dates | Register

Dabble in Oil Painting

In a relaxed, learning environment, enjoy dabbling in oil painting. You will be guided in hands-on exercises, as well as watch instructor demonstrations of the medium. Bring a friend for a fun afternoon outing. All supplies included.
Program Date
Winter/Spring 2024 - 5/7/2024 View Dates | Register
Spring/Summer 2024 - 6/4/2024 View Dates | Register

Dabble in Watercolor

Try your hand at watercolor painting in a comfortable learning atmosphere. You will be instructed in fun hands-on exercises, as well as have the opportunity to watch instructor demonstrations. Bring a friend for a fun and creative evening. All supplies included.
Program Date
Spring/Summer 2024 - 6/17/2024 View Dates | Register
Winter/Spring 2024 - 4/29/2024 View Dates | Register
Winter/Spring 2024 - 5/20/2024 View Dates | Register

Double the Fun: Fused Jewelry and Encaustics Box

in this two day workshop, enjoy exploring fused glass and wax encaustics.  On the first day, you will make 2 fused glass pendants.  On the second day, you will be guided through the encaustics process to apply melted wax to gift boxes for your pendants. 
Program Date
Winter/Spring 2024 - 4/25/2024 - 5/2/2024 View Dates | Register
Winter/Spring 2024 - 4/25/2024 - 5/2/2024 View Dates | Register
Winter/Spring 2024 - 4/5/2024 - 4/12/2024 View Dates | Register

Photo Encaustics

For ages 17 and up. For all levels of encaustics experience. Explore the easy-to-learn technique of encaustics using hot wax. You will prepare two cradle boards and mount your photos on them. You will learn how to apply wax medium to create a smooth surface giving each image a soft, ethereal surface. Enjoy experimenting with pigment sticks and/or pan pastels on your creations to finish them. Bring at least two 8x10 photos that are printed on matte photo paper or heavy weight matte printer paper. The photos can be black & white or color. Bring a variety of photos so you have a choice to work with. All other supplies are provided. 
Program Date
Winter/Spring 2024 - 4/11/2024 View Dates | Register
Winter/Spring 2024 - 5/9/2024 View Dates | Register
Winter/Spring 2024 - 5/11/2024 View Dates | Register