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With a HUGE selection of classes for all different levels and a wide range of mediums to choose from, we’re all about getting creative together—learn something new, make cool stuff, and be part of an awesome art-loving community!

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Print + Book Arts
$340

Intro to Printmaking - All Levels

Spring 26 | March 14, 2026 - April 25, 2026 | Spears, Emily

Curious about printmaking? In this 7 week class, you will get to explore all the basics from creating block prints to gel plate printing and more! Learn a variety of techniques with gel printing plates and the basics of relief printing. Join us in creating several editions of your very own handmade prints.Studio fees have now been included in your registration as a means to help create a more sustainable Art Center experience for all. Adjusted for expenses such as material costs, please review your receipt upon enrolling to find the final cost breakdown.This class may be eligible for Payment Plan. Click "Enroll Now", and continue to shopping cart for preview of available terms. Click here to learn more about Art Center payment plans. Learn more...

Saturdays, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Fishers
All Levels Adult
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Painting
$369

Painting Landscapes - All Levels

Spring 26 | March 17, 2026 - April 28, 2026 | Hodgden, Zoe

Painting Landscapes: Explore the beauty of the natural world through acrylic paint in this 7-week landscape painting class. Designed for beginners and intermediate artists alike, each session focuses on key techniques such as composition, color mixing, perspective, and brushwork. Working from photographs and real-life inspiration, you'll develop your own style while creating a series of vibrant, expressive landscapes. Whether you're painting rolling hills, coastal views, or forest scenes, this class will help you bring your vision to life?one brushstroke at a time.This class may be eligible for Payment Plan. Click "Enroll Now", and continue to shopping cart for preview of available terms. Click here to learn more about Art Center payment plans. Learn more...

Tuesdays, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Fishers
All Levels Adult
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Painting
$369

Watercolor 2 - Intermediate

Spring 26 | March 17, 2026 - April 28, 2026 | Cornetet, Candice

Ready to go beyond the basics and really make a splash? Our Watercolor 2 class will help you blend advanced techniques with creative flair, pushing your painting beyond the ordinary. From mastering complex color gradients to exploring new textures, you?ll be mixing, layering, and experimenting with ease. It?s time to make your artwork flow with style and let your imagination drip onto the canvas!Topics CoveredWatercolor tools and techniques will be discussed to coach your chosen abstract or representational approaches to the medium. Objectives of this class will give you the opportunity to use your watercolor vocabulary, practice your preliminary sketching, and perfect your color mixing skills. The elements and principles of design will be emphasized as you develop dynamic compositions. Continue gaining confidence in light and form through transparent layers of pigment. Instruction will include lectures, demonstrations, and individual guidance from the instructor. This class may be eligible for Payment Plan. Click "Enroll Now", and continue to shopping cart for preview of available terms. Click here to learn more about Art Center payment plans. Learn more...

Tuesdays, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM @ Fishers
Intermediate Adult
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Drawing
$340

Character Design - All Levels

Spring 26 | March 18, 2026 - April 29, 2026 | Spears, Emily

Do you have a creative story developing in your dreams? Learn to illustrate characters for the tales you want to tell! Our talented instructor will introduce you to illustration tricks and techniques.Topics CoveredThere is much to learn about character design. Each objective will be sequential, building off previously introduced topics. Class discussions and peer feedback will assist you in organization and creative decision-making. You will study basic anatomy and gesture drawing to begin to understand the best approach to representing the figure. You will spend time observing light and shadow on multiple surfaces and photo references to build technical skills in shading and color. This class may be eligible for Payment Plan. Click "Enroll Now", and continue to shopping cart for preview of available terms. Click here to learn more about Art Center payment plans. Learn more...

Wednesdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Fishers
All Levels Adult
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Painting
$340

Abstract Painting Club - All Levels

Spring 26 | March 18, 2026 - April 29, 2026 | Brenner, Catherine

Ready to paint outside the lines and get creative? Our abstract painting class is all about breaking the rules, playing with color, and letting your imagination run wild?no need to stay picture-perfect! Each week we will try something new - from painting with balloons to palette knives, rakes, squeegees, acrylic pours, and more! Our sunny studio and talented instructor are sure to inspire!Topics CoveredIn this class you will explore the expressive potential of geometric and organic shapes. Color schemes and other elements and principles of design will be cornerstone topics for creating interesting compositions. You will learn how paint applications and brushwork can evoke ideas and feelings in your work. Historical and contemporary artworks will be discussed to inspire your creative choices. Instruction will include lectures, demonstrations, and individual guidance from the instructor. This class may be eligible for Payment Plan. Click "Enroll Now", and continue to shopping cart for preview of available terms. Click here to learn more about Art Center payment plans. Learn more...

Wednesdays, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Fishers
All Levels Adult
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Clay
$461

Beginning Wheel Throwing

Spring 26 | March 19, 2026 - April 30, 2026 | Niedbalski, Mariah

Looking to learn how to throw on the wheel or you?ve taken a class before and want to continue to build your wheel throwing skills? This class will show you the ropes! Learn the basics of this classic pottery practice while designing your very own bowls, and cylinder shapes that can be turned into mugs, tumblers, or maybe even vases! Structure of classThis is a foundation or beginning class. You will learn how to center clay on the wheel, open the form, pull the walls, manipulate the form into your desired shape, and finally trimming the piece. Each week you will work on honing those skills and becoming more comfortable using the wheel. You will see demonstrations and receive one on one instruction depending on the form you are trying to throw. Towards the end of your class session, you will learn the basics of glazing to finish your forms! Learn more...

Thursdays, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Fishers
Beginner Adult
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Painting
$369

Acrylic Painting 1 - Beginning

Spring 26 | March 19, 2026 - April 30, 2026 | Reilly, Laura

Ready to brush up on your art skills? Our acrylic painting class is here to help you get colorfully creative with vibrant, versatile paints. Whether you?re a newbie or a seasoned painter, you?ll learn all the tricks to mix, layer, and manipulate acrylics to bring your artistic visions to life. It?s a fun, hands-on experience that will make your creativity pop and your confidence soar!Topics Covered This class will give you the opportunity to develop and strengthen your painting skills while also exploring content and meaning. Color relationships and brushwork techniques will be expanded upon as a means of expressing individual ideas. Historical and contemporary works will be introduced as sources of inspiration. Prompts will be given to ignite your creative approach to the medium. Instruction will include demonstrations, lectures, and individualized guidance from the instructor.This class may be eligible for Payment Plan. Click "Enroll Now", and continue to shopping cart for preview of available terms. Click here to learn more about Art Center payment plans. Learn more...

Thursdays, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Fishers
Beg/Int Adult
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Print + Book Arts
$340

Intro to Printmaking - Beginning

Spring 26 | March 19, 2026 - April 30, 2026 | Spears, Emily

Join us for 7 weeks of carving, inking and printing! Relief Printmaking is the oldest and one of the most versatile forms of printmaking. In this course we will introduce the basics of relief printmaking and explore everything the medium has to offer. With instructor demos and guidance, participants will learn how to plan, carve and print their very own editions of original prints. All skill levels welcome!Studio fees have now been included in your registration as a means to help create a more sustainable Art Center experience for all. Adjusted for expenses such as material costs, please review your receipt upon enrolling to find the final cost breakdown.This class may be eligible for Payment Plan. Click "Enroll Now", and continue to shopping cart for preview of available terms. Click here to learn more about Art Center payment plans. Learn more...

Thursdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Fishers
Beginner Adult
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Painting
$340

Intuitive Painting - All Levels

Spring 26 | March 23, 2026 - May 4, 2026 | Spears, Emily

Go with the flow! In this class you'll be guided by your intuition and mood as you experiment with brushstrokes, layering techniques, and textures, painting with the power of your spirit rather than your powers of observation. Topics Covered This class will explore the intuitive painting movement and its history. Emphasis will be placed on building paintings with many layers and a variety of marks. The instructor will offer weekly prompts or techniques to inspire each layer. An introduction to the elements and principles of design will help influence your compositions. Lessons will include basic color mixing, ideas for mark making tools, how to bring inspiration into a painting, and visual symbolism. Learn more...

Mondays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Fishers
All Levels Adult
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Drawing
$170

Drawing Essentials: Composition & Ideas - All Levels

Spring 26 | March 31, 2026 - April 21, 2026 | Cornetet, Candice

Compose yourself! It's one thing to have an idea for a drawing and another to put it on the page so it's meaningful and expressive. In this four-week class you'll explore arranging the visual elements of your drawings-- their composition-- so they express your ideas. Topics CoveredThis 4-week class will serve as an introduction to developing compositional arrangements. Composition is the way you arrange and present your subject matter. Topics in this class will include focal points, rules of thirds, leading lines, framing, cropping, simplification, rule of odds, and use of triangles. The elements and principles of design will serve as the cornerstone for discussions. Instruction will include lectures, demonstrations, fun exercises, and individual guidance from the instructor. This class may be eligible for Payment Plan. Click "Enroll Now", and continue to shopping cart for preview of available terms. Click here to learn more about Art Center payment plans. Learn more...

Tuesdays, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Fishers
All Levels Adult
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Fibers
$310

Stranded Knitting - All Levels

Spring 26 | March 31, 2026 - April 21, 2026 | Statsenko, Lena

Discover the art of colorwork in this all-levels knitting class! Learn the techniques behind stranded knitting to create beautifully patterned fabrics using two colors at once. Beginners will build confidence with basic motifs, while experienced knitters can refine their tension, color control, and chart reading. By the end of class, you'll have a colorful project and the skills to bring your own intricate designs to life! This class may be eligible for Payment Plan. Click "Enroll Now", and continue to shopping cart for preview of available terms. Click here to learn more about Art Center payment plans. Learn more...

Tuesdays, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Fishers
Beginner Adult
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Clay
$387

Slab Mugs and Surface Design

Spring 26 | April 1, 2026 - April 22, 2026 | Jones, Shayla

Join us for a hands-on Slab Mugs and Surface Design class where you?ll learn to build your own ceramic mugs using slab construction techniques. Explore surface decoration while getting inspired by contemporary ceramic artists and their unique styles. No experience needed?just bring your creativity and a love for handmade! You?ll leave with a one-of-a-kind mug and a solid foundation to keep creating. Learn more...

Wednesdays, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Fishers
Beginner Adult
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Drawing
$170

Intro to Portrait Drawing from Photos - All Levels

Spring 26 | April 13, 2026 - May 4, 2026 | Sutherland, Arynn

Ever tried creating a realistic drawing based on a photograph? Not as easy as it looks, is it? Before you can draw what you're looking at, you have to know how to analyze what you see. In this class you'll learn about proportion, volume, and perspective while using photos as the basis for sketching landscapes, city scenes, and still lifes.Topics Covered Study in this class will included facial proportions, head structure, and underlying surface muscles. Instruction will include how to capture expression and gesture. Shading and texture will be explored to encourage a natural feeling in your drawings. You will work with both pencil and charcoal in this class! Instruction will include demonstrations, lectures, and one-on-one problem solving with the teacher. This class may be eligible for Payment Plan. Click "Enroll Now", and continue to shopping cart for preview of available terms. Click here to learn more about Art Center payment plans. Learn more...

Mondays, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Fishers
All Levels Adult
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