Courses

If you are looking for an opportunity to learn how to put a handle on a mug or improve your pottery skills, this is the class for you! The workshop will focus on wheel-throwing cups and learning various methods of handle-making.


September 8, 2026 to October 13, 2026, Visual Arts Bldg Rm 114
The focus will be on testing ceramic glazes that will be used to finish the pottery that you make during the class. The basic components of a ceramic glaze will be discussed and how they respond to material substitutions and firing atmospheres.


October 20, 2026 to November 23, 2026, Visual Arts Bldg Rm 114
Learning to make teapots and pitchers will be the focus of this class. Demonstrations will include making wheel-thrown, slab-built, pulled, and molded spouts as well as lids and handles.


January 26, 2027 to March 2, 2027, Visual Arts Bldg Rm 114
This class will focus on making wheel-thrown jars and lid making techniques. Participants will have the opportunity to make, glaze, and finish jars as well as make other pottery forms during open lab times.


March 8, 2027 to April 13, 2027, Visual Arts Bldg Rm 114
This class will focus on making various pottery forms intended to be fired in the soda kiln.


April 20, 2027 to May 25, 2027, Visual Arts Bldg Rm 114
Learning to decorate pottery in new and innovative ways will be the focus of this class. Decorating techniques such as stamping, texturizing, piercing, and others will be demonstrated. Participants will have an opportunity to make pottery forms, try out new decorating techniques, and glaze fire their work to completion.


May 27, 2027 to June 29, 2027, Visual Arts Bldg Rm 114
Learn how to take better photos, regardless of the type of camera. Topics such as composition, lighting, and exposure will be discussed in order to gain a better understanding of photography.


September 15, 2026 to October 13, 2026, Visual Arts Building Room 209
February 11, 2027 to March 11, 2027, Visual Arts Building Room 209
Portrait photography is an excellent skill to cultivate. Whether you just want to take better photos of your family or want to build on your portrait portfolio, learn how to create exceptional portraits using poses and lighting that emphasize your subjects' character and features.


November 3, 2026 to December 1, 2026, Visual Arts Building Room 209
Discover how journaling can inspire clarity, creativity, and personal growth. This class invites participants to explore a variety of journaling styles - from reflective writing and mindful bullet journaling to creative memory keeping and the timeless practice of commonplace journaling. Each session focuses on a unique theme designed to help you clear your mind, organize your thoughts, capture meaningful memories, and connect ideas in new ways. Through guided activities and hands-on projects, participants will develop personalized journaling practices that foster reflection, focus, and self-expression.


September 9-30, 2026, Modular Classroom Bldg Rm 143 - Enter from St. Joe Rd. Look for Lot 16 or Parking Garage 3 (P3).
March 9, 2027 to April 6, 2027, PFW Campus - Room TBD
Discover the creative possibilities of modern hand lettering in this beginner-friendly course. Learn the fundamentals of letter structure and letterform design while exploring various hand lettering styles. Guided instruction and hands-on practice will help you build skills, confidence, and creative expression.


February 2-23, 2027, PFW Campus - Room TBD
This course is designed for participants interested in creating fine art photographic images. By exploring photographers past and present, students will gain an understanding of how to create unique images that are compelling, creative, and that express ideas unique to the photographer. Students will be encouraged to create images for this course and show them in class to analyze and discuss. All types of cameras may be used including cell phones, but DSLR or mirrorless camera is preferred.


April 8, 2027 to May 6, 2027, Visual Arts Building Room 209
Our course will provide an introduction to the fundamental principles and elements of interior design. Students will explore the creative and technical aspects of interior design, gaining the basic concepts necessary to create functional and aesthetically pleasing interior space. Throughout the course, students will learn about color theory, lighting design, furniture selection, material selection, and decorative elements. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how these elements work together to create cohesive and harmonious interiors.


October 5-26, 2026, Online Course
Learn the foundational principles of Feng Shui and how to create a space that nurtures your wellbeing, energy, and goals.


November 9-30, 2026, Online Course
This course will cover the fundamentals of improv performance, giving students the skills to feel confident creating scenes "in the moment".

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Launched in 2013, Canva is an online design and publishing tool with a mission to empower everyone in the world to design anything and publish anywhere. In this course, students will discover Canva Pro through applied projects that build design skills for personal, business, and educational use. Students will create a variety of digital media, including personal planning tools, event promotions, social media content, marketing and brand identity, presentations, and more.


September 14, 2026 to October 5, 2026, Doermer School of Business Bldg, Room 320
February 4-25, 2027, Doermer School of Business Bldg, Room 320
In this course, students will expand their Canva Pro skills through advanced projects that build confidence in design, photo editing, video creation, and visual communication for personal, business, and educational use. Through hands-on projects, students will sharpen their photo editing skills, explore advanced design techniques, and utilize creative effects and professional workflows that help bring their ideas to life.


October 26, 2026 to November 16, 2026, Doermer School of Business Bldg, Room 320
March 11, 2027 to April 8, 2027, Doermer School of Business Bldg, Room 320
Learn to edit your own photographs to get rid of dust and scratches, fix the color, correct image exposure, colorize parts of an image, and how to create simple digital paintings.

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Learn the powerful tools of Adobe Illustrator® CC, the industry standard vector drawing and illustration program. From creating line art and logos to graphic layouts and finished illustrations, this course will cover the fundamental tools needed to use this program productively.

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Learn how to use Adobe InDesign® CC software to create professional-quality letterhead, brochures, forms, eBooks, business materials and more. This course uses hands-on exercises and expert instruction to help you discover how the program features relate to producing actual usable documents.

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