2D ART CLASSES
-See below for class lists-
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Email learn@encorecreativecenter.com to receive a PDF of all of Encore Creative Center's classes at a glance.
Registration is live in the portal!
Email learn@encorecreativecenter.com to receive a PDF of all of Encore Creative Center's classes at a glance.
DRAWING (AGES 5-18)
Beginning Drawing:
In this foundation drawing class, youth will learn the basic principles of drawing and will begin to understand how artists see the world and how they translate what they see onto the paper. The class will focus the 7 Core elements of Design in their drawings: Line, Shape, Form, Value, Space, Texture, and Color. They will also learn about contour shapes, patterns, and composition, and will have the opportunity to work with a range of drawing media, including pencil, pen, marker, colored pencil, and ink.
Wednesdays, 1:00-2:00pm, Instr. Tamara Hallock (ages 7-12)
Intermediate Drawing:
In this intermediate drawing class, youth will build upon the foundation of drawing skills that they have learned in a beginner’s class and will gain more confidence in their ability to create realistic drawings. The class will focus on helping students translate what they see onto the paper through both their intuition and feelings, as well as practical drawing foundations. They will learn about perspective, proportions, composition, contrast, shading, texture, fine detail, and the difference between expressive and representational drawings.
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30pm, Instr. Tamara Hallock (ages 8-13)
Advanced Drawing:
This advanced drawing class is designed for teenagers who have a strong foundation in drawing and are looking to take their skills to the next level. The class will focus on helping students further their confidence in their drawing and shading skills, and will explore a variety of techniques and concepts that will help them create more realistic drawings. These will include perspective, proportions, composition, contrast, shading, tonal values, texture, fine detail, and the difference between expressive and representational drawings. Students will be required to keep a sketchbook for homework and will be encouraged to practice the skills learned in class in order to strengthen their drawing skills and confidence.
Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00am, Instr. Tamara Hallock (ages 10-18)
Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30pm, Instr. Tamara Hallock (ages 9-14)
Drawing Skills:
This class will have fun practicing their drawing skills, learning more about the various drawing tools and techniques, along with developing their artist eye. There will be a beginning drawing and an ending drawing to measure progress.
Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30pm, Instr. Tamara Hallock (ages 5-8)
Drawing Skills:
This class will have fun practicing their drawing skills, learning more about the various drawing tools and techniques, along with developing their artist eye and composition, shade and shadow, perspective, crosshatching, etc. There will be a beginning drawing and an ending drawing to measure progress.
Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm, Instr. Sierra Smith (ages 8-12)
Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30pm, Instr. Tamara Hallock (ages 9-12)
Drawing Combo:
Tuesdays, 1:00-2:00pm, Instr. Sierra Smith (ages 4-9)
Art Explorers: Mixed Media Drawing:
In this fun and encouraging class, young artists will learn the basics of drawing using pencils, colored pencils, pastels, and more. Students will practice important skills like shapes, shading, and color while also exploring their creativity through playful, mixed media projects. Each lesson is designed to help build confidence, develop fine motor skills, and inspire a love for making art.
Fridays, 10:00-11:00am, Instr. Sierra Smith (ages 5-9)
Illustration:
Fridays, 5:30-6:30pm, Instr. Brooke Weston (ages 8-12)
PAINTING (AGES 4-99)
Mixed Media Painting Studio:
In this creative class, students will build strong drawing skills while exploring a variety of materials like pencil, pen, colored pencil, and pastel. Each project blends technical instruction with playful creativity, encouraging young artists to layer, blend, and design their own mixed media artwork. A perfect balance of learning and imagination!
Fridays, 11:00am-12:30pm, Instr. Brooke Weston (ages 8-12)
Fridays, 1:00-2:00pm, Instr. Brooke Weston (ages 4-6)
Fridays, 4:30-5:30pm, Instr. Brooke Weston (ages 4-7)
Clothing Painting:
Description to come
Fridays, 2:00-3:30pm, Instr. Brooke Weston (ages 10-18)
Watercolor:
In The Art of Watercolor, students will explore the unique techniques and expressive possibilities of watercolor painting. Through hands-on exercises, they’ll learn fundamental skills such as color blending, washes, layering, and brush control, discovering how to create both vibrant and delicate effects. Each class will provide guided practice in techniques like wet-on-wet, dry brush, and gradients, allowing students to experiment with texture and composition. By the end of the course, students will have completed a series of watercolor pieces and gained confidence in creating beautiful, flowing artworks with this versatile medium.
Wednesdays, 11:00am-12:30pm, Instr. Tamara Hallock (ages 6-13)
Fridays, 10:00-11:00am, Instr. Brooke Weston (ages 10-18)
Multi-Level Family Watercolor Night:
Description to come
Fridays, 6:30-7:30pm, Instr. Brooke Weston (ages 5-99)
Open Studio Painting:
Students are invited to grow both their technical painting skills and their personal creative voice. Working with watercolor, acrylic, and oil paint, they will learn key techniques in each medium while balancing structured instruction with creative exploration. Projects encourage students to apply new skills, experiment with mixed media, and develop their own imaginative compositions. This class is ideal for students who want to sharpen their foundational techniques while building confidence, craftsmanship, and a strong, expressive painting style that feels uniquely their own.
Thursdays, 5:30-7:00pm, Instr. Emily Sigler (ages 12-99)
Painting Color and Theory with Acrylics:
Description to come
Thursdays, 3:30-4:30pm, Instr. Emily Sigler (ages 8-14)
Acrylic Painting:
Description to come
Tuesdays, 10:00-11:00am, Instr. Tamara Hallock (ages 7-11)
Tuesdays, 11:00-12:30pm, Instr. Tamara Hallock (ages 12-18)
Pastels:
Description to come
Mondays, 7:00-8:30pm, Instr. Tamara Hallock (ages 13-99)
DRAWING AND PAINTING (AGES 5-10)
Beginning Drawing and Painting:
Thursdays, 4:30-5:30, Instr. Sierra Smith (ages 5-10)
Drawing and Painting Combo:
In this fun and creative class, students will explore drawing and painting through a variety of projects using pencils, pastels, watercolor, and acrylics and oils. They'll build skills in observation, color mixing, and composition while expressing their own artistic style. Each lesson balances technical instruction with imaginative projects, helping young artists grow in confidence and creativity!
Thursdays, 1:00-2:00pm, Instr. Sierra Smith (ages 5-9)
MULTI-MEDIA COLLAGE
Description to come
Tuesdays, 1:00-2:00pm, Instr. Tamara Hallock (ages 6-12)
Beginning Drawing:
In this foundation drawing class, youth will learn the basic principles of drawing and will begin to understand how artists see the world and how they translate what they see onto the paper. The class will focus the 7 Core elements of Design in their drawings: Line, Shape, Form, Value, Space, Texture, and Color. They will also learn about contour shapes, patterns, and composition, and will have the opportunity to work with a range of drawing media, including pencil, pen, marker, colored pencil, and ink.
Wednesdays, 1:00-2:00pm, Instr. Tamara Hallock (ages 7-12)
Intermediate Drawing:
In this intermediate drawing class, youth will build upon the foundation of drawing skills that they have learned in a beginner’s class and will gain more confidence in their ability to create realistic drawings. The class will focus on helping students translate what they see onto the paper through both their intuition and feelings, as well as practical drawing foundations. They will learn about perspective, proportions, composition, contrast, shading, texture, fine detail, and the difference between expressive and representational drawings.
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30pm, Instr. Tamara Hallock (ages 8-13)
Advanced Drawing:
This advanced drawing class is designed for teenagers who have a strong foundation in drawing and are looking to take their skills to the next level. The class will focus on helping students further their confidence in their drawing and shading skills, and will explore a variety of techniques and concepts that will help them create more realistic drawings. These will include perspective, proportions, composition, contrast, shading, tonal values, texture, fine detail, and the difference between expressive and representational drawings. Students will be required to keep a sketchbook for homework and will be encouraged to practice the skills learned in class in order to strengthen their drawing skills and confidence.
Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00am, Instr. Tamara Hallock (ages 10-18)
Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30pm, Instr. Tamara Hallock (ages 9-14)
Drawing Skills:
This class will have fun practicing their drawing skills, learning more about the various drawing tools and techniques, along with developing their artist eye. There will be a beginning drawing and an ending drawing to measure progress.
Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30pm, Instr. Tamara Hallock (ages 5-8)
Drawing Skills:
This class will have fun practicing their drawing skills, learning more about the various drawing tools and techniques, along with developing their artist eye and composition, shade and shadow, perspective, crosshatching, etc. There will be a beginning drawing and an ending drawing to measure progress.
Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm, Instr. Sierra Smith (ages 8-12)
Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30pm, Instr. Tamara Hallock (ages 9-12)
Drawing Combo:
Tuesdays, 1:00-2:00pm, Instr. Sierra Smith (ages 4-9)
Art Explorers: Mixed Media Drawing:
In this fun and encouraging class, young artists will learn the basics of drawing using pencils, colored pencils, pastels, and more. Students will practice important skills like shapes, shading, and color while also exploring their creativity through playful, mixed media projects. Each lesson is designed to help build confidence, develop fine motor skills, and inspire a love for making art.
Fridays, 10:00-11:00am, Instr. Sierra Smith (ages 5-9)
Illustration:
Fridays, 5:30-6:30pm, Instr. Brooke Weston (ages 8-12)
PAINTING (AGES 4-99)
Mixed Media Painting Studio:
In this creative class, students will build strong drawing skills while exploring a variety of materials like pencil, pen, colored pencil, and pastel. Each project blends technical instruction with playful creativity, encouraging young artists to layer, blend, and design their own mixed media artwork. A perfect balance of learning and imagination!
Fridays, 11:00am-12:30pm, Instr. Brooke Weston (ages 8-12)
Fridays, 1:00-2:00pm, Instr. Brooke Weston (ages 4-6)
Fridays, 4:30-5:30pm, Instr. Brooke Weston (ages 4-7)
Clothing Painting:
Description to come
Fridays, 2:00-3:30pm, Instr. Brooke Weston (ages 10-18)
Watercolor:
In The Art of Watercolor, students will explore the unique techniques and expressive possibilities of watercolor painting. Through hands-on exercises, they’ll learn fundamental skills such as color blending, washes, layering, and brush control, discovering how to create both vibrant and delicate effects. Each class will provide guided practice in techniques like wet-on-wet, dry brush, and gradients, allowing students to experiment with texture and composition. By the end of the course, students will have completed a series of watercolor pieces and gained confidence in creating beautiful, flowing artworks with this versatile medium.
Wednesdays, 11:00am-12:30pm, Instr. Tamara Hallock (ages 6-13)
Fridays, 10:00-11:00am, Instr. Brooke Weston (ages 10-18)
Multi-Level Family Watercolor Night:
Description to come
Fridays, 6:30-7:30pm, Instr. Brooke Weston (ages 5-99)
Open Studio Painting:
Students are invited to grow both their technical painting skills and their personal creative voice. Working with watercolor, acrylic, and oil paint, they will learn key techniques in each medium while balancing structured instruction with creative exploration. Projects encourage students to apply new skills, experiment with mixed media, and develop their own imaginative compositions. This class is ideal for students who want to sharpen their foundational techniques while building confidence, craftsmanship, and a strong, expressive painting style that feels uniquely their own.
Thursdays, 5:30-7:00pm, Instr. Emily Sigler (ages 12-99)
Painting Color and Theory with Acrylics:
Description to come
Thursdays, 3:30-4:30pm, Instr. Emily Sigler (ages 8-14)
Acrylic Painting:
Description to come
Tuesdays, 10:00-11:00am, Instr. Tamara Hallock (ages 7-11)
Tuesdays, 11:00-12:30pm, Instr. Tamara Hallock (ages 12-18)
Pastels:
Description to come
Mondays, 7:00-8:30pm, Instr. Tamara Hallock (ages 13-99)
DRAWING AND PAINTING (AGES 5-10)
Beginning Drawing and Painting:
Thursdays, 4:30-5:30, Instr. Sierra Smith (ages 5-10)
Drawing and Painting Combo:
In this fun and creative class, students will explore drawing and painting through a variety of projects using pencils, pastels, watercolor, and acrylics and oils. They'll build skills in observation, color mixing, and composition while expressing their own artistic style. Each lesson balances technical instruction with imaginative projects, helping young artists grow in confidence and creativity!
Thursdays, 1:00-2:00pm, Instr. Sierra Smith (ages 5-9)
MULTI-MEDIA COLLAGE
Description to come
Tuesdays, 1:00-2:00pm, Instr. Tamara Hallock (ages 6-12)
2025-2026 RATES AND DATES
FALL: August 18 - December 19, 2025 (no classes Nov 26-28) – Fall Showcase: Dec 19-20
18 weeks (4.5 “months”) for Mon/Tue classes; 17 weeks (4.25 “months”) for Wed-Fri classes
WINTER-SPRING (this year, enrollment rolls over unless notice is given): Jan 5 - May 29, 2026
21 weeks (5.25 “months”) – Spring Showcase: May 29-30
Questions? [email protected]
One Hour Weekly Class - $98/month of 4 weeks; prorating applies (one-time drop-in: $30)
1.5 Hour Weekly Class - $134/month of 4 weeks; prorating applies (one-time drop-in: $38)
LIFETIME CENTER REGISTRATION (brand new students only) – $55/single student; $95/whole family
FALL: August 18 - December 19, 2025 (no classes Nov 26-28) – Fall Showcase: Dec 19-20
18 weeks (4.5 “months”) for Mon/Tue classes; 17 weeks (4.25 “months”) for Wed-Fri classes
WINTER-SPRING (this year, enrollment rolls over unless notice is given): Jan 5 - May 29, 2026
21 weeks (5.25 “months”) – Spring Showcase: May 29-30
Questions? [email protected]
One Hour Weekly Class - $98/month of 4 weeks; prorating applies (one-time drop-in: $30)
1.5 Hour Weekly Class - $134/month of 4 weeks; prorating applies (one-time drop-in: $38)
LIFETIME CENTER REGISTRATION (brand new students only) – $55/single student; $95/whole family
DISCOUNTS
Multi-Class mix-and-match!
(per single student for ANY group classes, daytime or evening)
5 hours total per week - $338/month of 4 weeks
10 hours total per week - $584/month of 4 weeks
REFERRAL DISCOUNT: Bring someone (anyone!) who’s brand new to Encore and both your family account and their family account will get $20 in credit! Repeat as often as you wish!
Multi-Class mix-and-match!
(per single student for ANY group classes, daytime or evening)
5 hours total per week - $338/month of 4 weeks
10 hours total per week - $584/month of 4 weeks
REFERRAL DISCOUNT: Bring someone (anyone!) who’s brand new to Encore and both your family account and their family account will get $20 in credit! Repeat as often as you wish!
