The Vita Arts Center offers studio classes in a wide range of visual arts. Whether you are a novice or professional the Vita Art Center has a class just right for you. Your space in a class cannot be confirmed until payment is received or payment arrangements are made with the office.
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CERAMICS • DRAWING • PAINTING • METALSMITHING • FIGURE DRAWING • WORKSHOPS….
WORKSHOPS
WINTER CLASS SERIES
Fridays, weekly starting Jan. 30
12:30-2:30pm
Teaching Artist: Alexis St. John
Adults
$20 per session
Saturdays, Jan10-Feb14
Instructor: Michelle Wilson
Time: 10am-12:30pm
$315 for 6 classes
Materials included
Limited to 8 students
Explore the fundamentals of metalsmithing through jewelry making. We will learn the basics of sawing, filing, and soldering nonferrous metals. We’ll experiment with stamping, hammering, and finishing techniques. Students will leave with finished pieces, and a foundation in jewelry and metalsmithing.
Fridays, Jan16-Feb20, 2026
6 sessions
Teaching Artist: Claudia Pardo
Time: 11am-2pm
Adults
$200.
Tuesdays, Jan13-Feb3, 2026
Time: 6-8:30pm
4 weeks
Instructor: Andres Salazar
Adults
Fees: $145.
supplies not included
Classes are held in Vita Art Studios, studio #15 (50 West Main Street)
Before the first class you will receive an entry code to the front door.
Discover the beauty and spontaneity of watercolor in this engaging class designed for both beginners and those looking to expand their skills. Students will learn essential techniques—including washes, layering, color mixing, and brush control—while exploring a variety of subjects such as florals, landscapes, and still life.
Wednesdays, Jan14-Feb18
Time: 6-8:30, 6 sessions
Teaching Artist: Horacio Martinez
Adults
$250.
Saturdays, Jan17-Feb7, 2026
4 weeks
Instructor: Andres Salazar
Time: 10am-12pm
Adults
Fees: $145.
supplies not included
Classes are held in Vita Art Studios, studio #15 (50 West Main Street)
Before the first class you will receive an entry code to the front door.
Explore the art of pen and ink through hands-on projects that build confidence and skill. Students begin with essential tools and classic techniques—hatching, cross-hatching, pointillism, and expressive line work—before moving into structured drawings from life and photo reference.
Over four sessions, you’ll create still lifes, plants and animals, and architectural studies using technical pens, crowquills, and brushes. Along the way, you’ll learn composition, shape-building, shading, and how to add depth with optional washes or color accents.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a collection of finished ink drawings and a strong foundation in illustrative pen and ink techniques.
Tuesdays, Feb 10 - Mar 17
6 weeks
Time: 6-8:30pm
Teaching Artist: Andrew Rose
Adults
$210.
Thursdays, 6-8:30
Jan29-Mar5, Mar12-Apr16, Apr23-May28
Adults
$150 for 6 class session
Drawing materials not included
Thursdays, 12:30-3:00pm
Jan29-Mar5, Mar12-Apr16, Apr23-May28
Teaching Artist: Lee Ballard
Adults
$150 for 6 class session
CERAMIC CLASSES
Sundays, Jan4-Feb22, 8 classes
Teaching Artist: Thomas Weber
Time: 10am-1pm
$240. + $25. Per bag of clay + $35. tool kit
Wednesdays, Jan7-March11
Instructor: Ben Provo
Time: 6-8:30pm
Fees: $350. per 10 class session ($35. per class)
$25. for first 25 lb. bag of clay, (included in the price)
$35. for your own personal tool kit , (included in the price)
If you have your own tool kit use the discount code NOTOOLS at checkout
Payment option available $145 per month for 3 month.
Bring a small towel or rag and an apron to your classes
Classes are limited to 10 students
This is the perfect class for beginners and intermediate level students who would like to learn or perfect their skills on the potter’s wheel. 3 hours studio time per week is available for students to work independently. Glazes and firing included. Additional clay can be purchased from Vita.
Fridays, Jan9-Jan30, 2026
Instructor: Thomas Weber
Time: 6-8:30pm
Fees: $185. per 4 class session
$25. for first 25 lb. bag of clay, (included in the price)
$35. for your own personal tool kit , (included in the price)
If you have your own tool kit use the discount code NOTOOLS at checkout
Bring a small towel or rag and an apron to your classes
Classes are limited to 10 students
This is the perfect class for beginners and intermediate level students who would like to learn or perfect their skills on the potter’s wheel. 3 hours studio time per week is available for students to work independently. Glazes and firing included. Additional clay can be purchased from Vita.
Thursdays, Jan8-Mar12
Instructor: Wyn Matthews
Time: 6-8:30pm
Fees: $350. per 10 class session ($35. per class)
$25. for first 25 lb. bag of clay, (included in the price)
$35. for your own personal tool kit , (included in the price)
If you have your own tool kit use the discount code NOTOOLS at checkout
Payment option available $45 per month for 3 month.
Bring a small towel or rag and an apron to your classes
Classes are limited to 9 students
This is the perfect class for beginners and intermediate level students who would like to learn or perfect their skills on the potter’s wheel. 3 hours studio time per week is available for students to work independently. Glazes and firing included. Additional clay can be purchased from Vita.
