visual arts
Visual Arts Programming at Gem Center for the Arts aims to offer the following classes throughout the course of the year.
Core Curriculum
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Beginning Drawing
Advanced Drawing Techniques
Figure Drawing
Beginning Acrylic Painting
Beginning Oil Painting
Beginning Watercolors
Painting - Open Session
Printmaking
Ceramics – Hand-building
Ceramics – Throwing on the Wheel
Ceramics – Open Session
Ceramic Sculpture
Beginning Darkroom Photography
Darkroom – Open Session
Design & Color Theory
Children’s Curriculum
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Exploratory Art (Ages 3-5)
Fantasy Fun (Ages 5-8)
Famous Artists (Ages 6-10)
Around the World (Ages 8-12)
Committees & Groups
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VIVID Committee
Peer Art Critique Group
Special Topics
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Painting Techniques
Flow Painting
Ceramics – Tile Making
Mold Making
Resin Jewelry
Fiber Arts
Mosaics
Fused Glass
Enameling
Metals
Precious Metal Clay
Paper Clay
Portrait Drawing
Marketing for Artists
Canvas Stretching
Tie Dye
Batik
Paper Making
Bookmaking
Airbrushing
Encaustic
Jewelry Making
Art Journaling
Community Involvement
Art Activity Center for Kids
Storytime and Art Activity