Tuesday Open Studio with Michele Frantz

with Michele Frantz

December 1st, 2024 to March 31st, 2025

$22 More Info

Join ARTfactory instructor and local artist, Michele Frantz, for two hours of open studio time. Bring your own supplies and spend time working on your piece surrounded by other artists. Michele is there with guidance should you need it, but this is not an instructor-led session.

Tuition: $22 online or in person

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2025 Private Lessons

January 1st to December 31st, 2025

$50 More Info

Please use this link to pay for private lessons once you have contacted the ARTfactory and confirmed private lessons. Each "registration" counts for one, one-hour lesson so please add as many as you would like to pay for in advance. Lesson payments must be made before your lesson unless specified by the instructor.

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Kid’s Theatre Exploration (8-14yrs) 2/6-2/27

with Shelby Mejia

February 6th to 27th, 2025

$114 More Info

Do you have a young actor yearning to explore the world of theatre? In this class, instructor Shelby Mejia will guide students through theatre basics and techniques that they can either carry with them as they advance in the craft, or even use in their day to day lives. This exploration will be done using theatre games, scene work, improvisation practice, character development, and storytelling techniques.

Ages 8-14

Instructor: Shelby Mejia

Tuition: $114

Lightning Thief-Pied Piper Theatre

with Nicole Zezzo

February 10th to May 18th, 2025

$375 More Info

This is for registration for our Spring Pied Piper show, Lightning Thief. Please ONLY register for this program if your participant has been cast in the show!

IMPORTANT: Members must contact Mieke Trudeau, our office administrator, at [email protected] to receive your promo code for the membership discount. She will send you the code and the instructions.

Payment plan available: $150.00 deposit plus 2 payments of $112.50, paid every two weeks

Watercolor Loose and Expressive 2/13-3/6

with Mike Flynn

February 13th to March 6th, 2025

$198 More Info

This class is designed for students (beginner to intermediate) who want to explore the unique principles of watercolor: transparency, speed, & spontaneity. Classes will emphasize and demonstrate brush work, color mixing, wash techniques, value patterns, design layout, and composition. Class may be taken multiple times; subject matter will vary among a variety of landscapes, seascapes, florals, & still-life. Watercolor paper will be provided by instructor. Click here for a list of supplies. For ages 15 & up.

Instructor: Mike Flynn

Tuition: $190 Paper Fee: $8

Acrylics Basics and Beyond 2/18-3/18

with Michele Frantz

February 18th to March 18th, 2025

$198 More Info

Join artist Michele Frantz for a 5 lesson session in acrylic painting! Versatile and forgiving, acrylic paints may be manipulated with a wide array of techniques, applied to many different surfaces, and modified with various additives.

Students new to acrylics will learn introductory basics; experienced students will improve their skills and explore new directions. Class is offered throughout the year with a different approach presented in each session. Click here for a list of supplies. Canvases and boards will be provided by the instructor.

For ages 15 & up.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $190 Canvas Fee: $8

Ink and Watercolor and Gouache

with Emily Thomson

February 19th to March 19th, 2025

$210 More Info

In this five-week class, we will be exploring the various mediums of ink, watercolor and gouache and how you can use them together or separately. We will do a variety of subjects that are illustrative and how you can use these mediums that help create a story or a visually interesting subject.

Tuition: $190 Supply Fee: $20

Watercolor Basics and Beyond 2/21-3/21

with Michele Frantz

February 21st to March 21st, 2025

$195 More Info

Explore the beautiful fluidity and transparency of watercolor. Beginners will learn basic tools and techniques. Experienced students will explore new methods, materials, and styles. This class is offered throughout the year with a different approach presented in each session. A list of supplies can be found on the Classes and Camps page, or by clicking here. Watercolor paper will be provided by the instructor.

For ages 15 & up.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $190 Supply Fee: $5

Journey to Drawing: Session 2

with Michele Frantz

February 27th to March 13th, 2025

$119 More Info

Whether you are a beginning artist or just want to improve your skills, these classes will explore the basis of all art ... drawing!

This series is designed to identify fundamental drawing skills that the participants can take and develop further on their own. Participants can take one or several sessions; each session will introduce a different aspect of drawing, such as gesture, line, shading, proportions, etc.

Subjects will include still life and landscapes. Participants will provide some of their own materials (see supply list); other materials will be provided via the $5 supply fee.

Session 2: The Shape of Things to Come

2/27-3/13

Learn why the circle, square and triangle are so fundamental to drawing what you see. Supply list.

Supply fee $5

Exploring Acrylics 2/27-3/20

with Michele Frantz

February 27th to March 20th, 2025

$114 More Info

NEW TIME: 6-7:30PM

Join artist Michele Frantz for an evening class in acrylic painting. Quick drying, vibrant, and versatile, acrylics may be applied to a wide variety of surfaces and altered with different additives. Students new to acrylics will learn introductory basics; experienced students will improve their skills and explore new directions. Supplies are optional, can be provided via supply fee.

NEW: You will be prompted to indicate whether or not you need supplies. If you select yes, the supply fee will be added to your total.

For ages 15 & up.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $114 Supply Fee: $20

Classes

Tuesday Open Studio with Michele Frantz

2025 Private Lessons

Kid’s Theatre Exploration (8-14yrs) 2/6-2/27

Lightning Thief-Pied Piper Theatre

Watercolor Loose and Expressive 2/13-3/6

Acrylics Basics and Beyond 2/18-3/18

Ink and Watercolor and Gouache

Watercolor Basics and Beyond 2/21-3/21

Journey to Drawing: Session 2

Exploring Acrylics 2/27-3/20

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