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Art with Brianna Black & White Observational
Drawing
Develop fundamental drawing skills by sketching
See bio on page 18 observed subjects, such as still lifes, landscapes, and
people. Practice strategies such as gesture and contour
lines, sighting, and rendering light and shadow. Master
Cyanotype Photographic Prints pencil and charcoal techniques while arranging
Explore early photographic history through the and combining observed elements into original
distinctive blue cyanotype process developed in the compositions. No experience is needed. All materials
1840s. Create sun-prints by arranging leaves, flowers, provided. Age 18+. Located at Santo Community Center.
and found materials on light-sensitive paper. Trace Min 6 | Max 18.
the influence of this historic technique on botanical
studies and architectural blueprints while producing 9/27-11/22 | Sa | 3:30-5:30PM | R $81 | NR $87
unique photographic art. All materials provided. Age 18+.
Located at Santo Community Center. Min 6 | Max 8. Mosaics: Piece by Piece

9/13-9/20 | Sa | 3:30-5:30PM | R $29 | NR $32 Discover the process of decorative mosaic art and create
a beautiful wall hanging, address number plaque, or an
Printmaking for Social Change imaginative design. Learn tile cutting and laying, grout
application, mosaic clean-up, and sealing. No experience
Explore the powerful tradition of social advocacy in necessary. All materials provided. *This class is sequential.
printmaking through bold linocut techniques. Study Age 18+. Located at Santo Community Center. Min 6 |
works by artists such as Diego Rivera, Leopoldo Méndez, Max 8.
and Käthe Kollwitz. Create posters that highlight
important issues, emphasizing peaceful advocacy and 9/28-11/23 | Su | 5-7PM | R $101 | NR $107
respectful expression while welcoming all perspectives.
No experience necessary. All materials provided. Age Ofrendas
14+. Located at Santo Community Center. Min 6 | Max 18.
Create traditional Mexican Día de los Muertos altars
9/14-10/5 | Su | 2-4PM | R $52 | NR $58 (ofrendas) to honor loved ones through this sacred cultural
practice. Explore the symbolism of ofrenda elements
Nature Journaling such as marigolds, papel picado, candles, and personal
mementos. Learn about Mexico’s beautiful tradition of
Create a hand-bound nature journal and explore remembrance and celebration. Some materials provided.
Medford’s parks to capture the changing fall landscape. Ages 14+. Located at Santo Community Center. Min 6 |
Gather at a different park each week to observe and
identify natural elements, recording their likeness and Max 8.
spirit through scientific drawing, watercolor painting, 10/24-10/31 | F | 5-7PM | R $28 | NR $34
poetry, and other creative methods. Age 18+. *September
14 class is at the Santo Community Center; other locations
TBD. Min 6 | Max 18. Acrylic Painting
Build foundational skills in acrylic painting by using grid
9/14-10/26 | Su | 9-11AM | R $79 | NR $85 techniques for underdrawing, applying design strategies,
and mastering color mixing and theory. Paint from
Shibori with Natural Dyes life, photographs, and imagination to create original
Explore the ancient Japanese art of shibori by compositions that express a unique vision. No experience
creating natural dyes from plants, flowers, and other necessary. All materials provided. Age 18+. Located at
organic materials. Experiment with traditional resist- Santo Community Center. Min 6 | Max 8.
dyeing techniques, such as folding, binding, and
stitching, to produce distinctive fabric patterns. No 11/2-12/14 | Su | 9-11AM | R $77 | NR $83
experience is needed. All materials provided. Age 18+. No class 11/30
Located at Santo Community Center. Min 6 | Max 8.
Greeting Cards
9/14-9/21 | Su | 5-7PM | R $28 | NR $34 Create unique greeting cards using accessible Styrofoam
12/6-12/13 | Sa | 3:30-5:30PM | R $28 | NR $34 printmaking techniques. Design and carve original images
into Styrofoam plates, then hand-print colorful cards for
holidays, birthdays, and special occasions. All materials
SCAN CODE provided. Age 14+. Located at Santo Community Center.
Min 6 | Max 8.
TO REGISTER S1 12/7 | Su | 5-7PM | R $19 | NR $25

S2 12/14 | Su | 5-7PM | R $19 | NR $25

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