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Topics > Arts, Crafts & Music
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Color Theory Advanced
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$45.00 (1 section available)
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This advanced color theory course is designed as a lecture/workshop series intended to go well beyond the basics of color mixing. We will learn how to apply the principles of intensity, value, shading, tinting, and temperature to achieve proper keying, lighting, depth, and mood. We will learn how to apply these principles to a limited palette and different types of media. Color Theory is required as a prerequisite.
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Cricut Craftastic: Unleash Your Inner Design Machine Master
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$49.00 (1 section available)
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This class is your one-stop shop for mastering your Cricut machine, whether you're a complete beginner or looking to take your skills to the next level. Learn how to design, cut, and create a variety of personalized projects for every occasion.
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Ink Shrink: the Art of Cartooning And Caricatures
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$99.00 (1 section available)
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Learn how to create humorous and exaggerated caricatures by capturing a character's essence through their unique features and emotions. It is a dynamic and creative journey into a unique but ancient form of art expression. The course covers exaggeration techniques, facial feature simplification, and capturing likeness while distorting proportions. Please bring to class a large drawing tablet, black markers, sharpies will be fine. Pencils and erasers
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Intro to Watercolor Workshop
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$45.00 (1 section available)
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With the proper basic techniques, you'll be painting with watercolors in no time. This workshop will show you what supplies you'll need to get started. We will teach foundational skills so that you can enjoy the art of painting with watercolors in your own home.
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Introduction to 3D Printing
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$49.00 (1 section available)
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Unlock the fascinating world of 3D printing and turn your digital designs into reality! This course is your guide to 3D printing, empowering you to create functional prototypes, decorative objects, and anything your imagination can conceive. Whether you're a complete beginner or have a basic understanding, this class equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to navigate the exciting world of 3D printing.
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Introduction to Digital Scrapbooking
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$149.00 (3 sections available)
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Learn how to make the most of your scrapbooking talents and artistic ideas when you combine digital and traditional scrapbooking techniques.
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Knitting 2 - Advanced Beginner - Lace And Charts
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$59.00 (2 sections available)
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Go beyond the basics of knitting and continue to build confidence and add to your knitting knowledge! Students will learn how to read patterns, read charts, knit a variety of stitches such as increases, decreases, and lace patterns. Learn to fix mistakes and learn lots of tips and tricks. You will learn to build your skills to learn how to confidently knit many intermediate-level patterns. Class projects may include examples of intermediate dishcloths, scarves, wrist warmers, mittens, and hats. Projects will be using intermediate stitches and repetitive stitch patterns. Bring size US 8/5.0 mm knitting needles and worsted weight cotton yarn. Students are encouraged to take Knitting 1.
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Knitting 3 - Advanced Beginner - Circular Knitting and Cables
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$59.00 (2 sections available)
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Students will learn to knit in the round and include cables. Also referred to as knitting in the round, circular knitting creates a seamless tube. Circular knitting requires the use of circular needles or double-pointed needles (DPN). Learn to knit with circular needles, double pointed needles, and two circular needles at a time. Projects may include techniques for hats, cowls, fingerless gloves. Students are encouraged to take Knitting 1 and Knitting 2.
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Laser Cutting for Beginners
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$49.00 (1 section available)
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This course is your gateway to the world of laser cutting, a revolutionary technology that precisely cuts and engraves a variety of materials. Whether you're a complete beginner or a curious crafter, this class equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to bring your vision to life.
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Mastering Your Digital SLF Camera
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$149.00 (3 sections available)
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Take your photography to the next level by learning how to master lenses, apertures, shutter speed, exposure settings, and more on your digital SLR camera.
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Night Photography
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$89.00 (1 section available)
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In this hands-on, off-site photography class, you'll learn how to take better pictures at night. We'll explore different neighborhoods so we can capture different settings to learn hone your photography skills. Come see the sunset, stars and buildings in a different view!
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Painting in Oil & Acrylics
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$119.00 (1 section available)
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This class is for the student who wants flexibility in individual projects ranging from oil painting to watercolors.The instructor works with each student based on the medium chosen.
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Painting With Watercolor
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$119.00 (1 section available)
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Explore techniques that can bring watercolors to life through practice in the classroom. All skill levels are welcome. Supplies needed for the course will be discussed at the first meeting.
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Photographing People With Your Digital Camera
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$149.00 (3 sections available)
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Photographing people can be fun, exciting---and complicated! This course will make taking beautiful pictures of adults, children, and babies simple.
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Photography of Nature in Hiking Trails
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$89.00 (1 section available)
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Do you enjoy spending time outdoors and photography? Nature photography is a great way to increase your enjoyment of the great outdoors! Join us as we hike some of our local parks and learn great ways to photograph our natural surroundings. Students should have knowledge of photography fundamentals and skill with their own camera. Call 412.788.7507 for the location of the first class meeting.
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Photography: Picture Pittsburgh
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$89.00 (1 section available)
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In this class, you will photograph Pittsburgh from well-known and not-so-well-known locations. Technical and aesthetic advice will be suggested by the guide/instructor. Transportation to the sites is the responsibility of the student. Students should have knowledge of photography fundamentals and skill with their own camera. The first class will meet in the classroom.
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