Adult and Family PROGRAMS
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Welcome to the home of the best adult art classes in Los Alamos! If you are looking for art classes that will inspire and fulfill YOU, look no further. Our art classes for adults provide relaxation, creative expression, and the perfect break to recharge from your hectic city life. Learn artistic technique combined with your authentic self-expression and feel encouraged to BE YOU, as you tap into your creativity! In our warm art studio, express yourself fully and feel the freedom and joy of your inner-creativity!
Knitting and Crocheting
Meet Up
When: Thurs Jan 9 - Thurs Mar 13
Where: Fuller Lodge Art Center
Price: $20 per drop in
About: Join us at the Art Center for a fun and creative meet-up! This is a facilitated gathering where you can share current projects, learn new tips and techniques and connect with fellow knitters and crocheters in the community.
Mastering Mobile Photography
When: Sat Mar 8
Where: Fuller Lodge Art Center
Price: $45
About: Discover how to capture stunning photos with the camera you always have in your pocket! This hands-on workshop will teach you the fundamentals of mobile photography, from composition techniques to optimizing your phone's settings for professional-quality results. The class concludes with an interactive photo walk, where you'll practice your new skills and get personalized tips in real-time.
Intro to Watercolor
When: Sat Mar 22, 2025 - Apr 5, 2025
Where: Fuller Lodge Art Center
Price: $75
About: This introductory watercolor painting class for adults is designed to help beginners discover the fluidity and versatility of watercolor. In Session 1, students will focus on testing various techniques such as wet-on-wet, dry brush, and layering to understand how the medium behaves. In Session 2, they will begin their first landscape painting, learning how to build layers of color and shape to create depth and atmosphere. In Session 3, students will refine their landscape, adding details and highlights, and experimenting with texture and contrast to bring their painting to life. The class fosters creativity and allows participants to gain confidence with each new step.
Intro to Drawing with Charcoal
When: Sat Apr 5
Where: Fuller Lodge Art Center
Price: $25
About: This introductory charcoal drawing class for adults focuses on the expressive qualities of charcoal as a medium. Participants will learn basic techniques such as line drawing, blending, and creating tonal contrasts while working with different types of charcoal—both compressed and vine. The class will guide students through capturing form, texture, and light in simple subjects like still life or basic figures, helping them build confidence in their drawing skills while exploring the rich, dramatic effects charcoal offers.
Thrift Painting Upcycle
When: Wed Apr 9
Where: Fuller Lodge Art Center
Price: $45
About:
In this hands-on class, students will embark on a creative journey of transformation by selecting an unattractive framed artwork from a local thrift store. The challenge is to repurpose the piece, breathing new life into it through either adding to the existing image or completely reimagining it into something entirely new. Whether by layering vibrant paint or mixed media, students will learn how to work with pre-existing compositions and materials, finding inspiration in the overlooked or forgotten. The class will encourage experimentation and innovation, with each student leaving with a unique, personalized piece of art that tells its own story of rebirth and creative expression.
Intro to Acrylic Painting
When: Sun Apr 6 - Sun Apr 13
Where: Fuller Lodge Art Center
Price: $50
About:
This introductory acrylic painting class for adults is designed to introduce beginners to the vibrant world of acrylics. In Session 1, students will learn basic techniques such as color mixing, brushwork, and creating texture, while working on a simple still life or abstract composition. In Session 2, they will build upon those skills, completing their painting by adding layers, refining details, and experimenting with different finishes. The class emphasizes creativity and experimentation, offering a supportive environment to explore the dynamic qualities of acrylic paint.
Recycled Jewelry Class
When: Tues Apr 15
Where: Fuller Lodge Art Center
Price: $45
About:
Turn old, unwanted, or broken jewelry into something new and wonderful in this one day workshop. Students will learn a few jewelry making basics before being set loose to forage through a collection of recycled jewelry.
Intro to Drawing
When: Sun Mar 23
Where: Fuller Lodge Art Center
Price: $25
About: An introductory drawing class for adults is designed to help beginners explore the fundamentals of drawing in a relaxed and supportive environment. Students will learn basic techniques such as shading, perspective, and proportions while experimenting with different drawing tools like pencils, charcoal, and ink. The class encourages creativity and personal expression, providing a solid foundation for those interested in developing their artistic skills at their own pace.
Sculpture and Hand Building with Ceramics
When: Sun Mar 9 - Sun Mar 30
Where: Fuller Lodge Art Center
Price: $175
About:
In this workshop, students will be guided through hand-building methods in the clay studio. Skills introduced and built on throughout the course will include making and cutting slabs, scoring and slipping, and attaching handles and feet. This class is suitable for beginners as well as those with some prior experience who can be will be guided on how to build their skill and knowledge of these techniques.
Beginning Wheel Throwing
When: Wed Mar 5 - Wed Mar 26
Where: Fuller Lodge Art Center
Price: $175
About:
Students will learn the basics of throwing pottery on a wheel. The first 3 weeks will be 3 hour sessions with the 4th being a 1 hour session for glazing.
Wheel Continued Studio Time
When: Mon Mar 3 - Mon Mar 31
Where: Fuller Lodge Art Center
Price: $160
About:
Meant as a bridge between beginner and intermediate wheel, this class is for anyone with prior wheel experience. Students may choose to work independently but will have the opportunity to learn and practice skills that are beyond beginner and useful for intermediate. This program is also a good fit for students who want more practice or to pursue their own projects with instructor support. The instructor will demonstrate techniques and provide one-on-one feedback, problem solving, and guidance, but there is not a curriculum or theme as you will see in intermediate classes.