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ADULT & TEEN CLASSES

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Adult and Teen Winter 2023
Registration for all classes will begin on Tuesday, November 15th at 8am. Online enrollment is highly encouraged at hbsands.org. Classes are subject to change. 



Acrylic Painting for Absolute Beginners
Never painted in acrylics? This class is for you. Learn acrylic painting basics in this beginner-friendly 5 week class. Take the intimidation out of going to the art supply store and learn all about painting. Paintings taught step-by-step. First class's materials provided. www.ArtistSarahMcCourt.com

Sarah McCourt | Studio
151652-4A           18-99 yrs          Thu          2/2-3/2          9:30-11:30am          $181/163


Art in the Afternoon
This fun class is designed for beginning and intermediate students who would like to improve their drawing and painting skills. The class will include exercises and sketchbook assignments. Students will use acrylic paints in their paintings! Please see materials list for art supplies to purchase by first class. Additional $5 materials fee due to instructor on first day.

Pati Kent | Studio
150103-4B        15-99 yrs        Tue        2/21-3/14      2-3:30pm            $86/78


Ceramics: From Start to Finish
Students will be introduced to fundamental ceramic hand building techniques, become familiar with ceramic materials, discover basic tools and how to use them with a variety of techniques, and basic surface decoration skills as they create projects every week from start to finish! $30 materials fee due at first class.

Roberta Kneeland | Studio
151660-4A            18-99 yrs            Fri            1/13-2/10            1-2:30pm            $171/155
151660-4B            18-99 yrs            Fri            2/17-3/17            1-2:30pm            $171/155


Chinese Brush Painting
Explore the world of Chinese Brush Painting! Taught by an international award-winning artist, Mayee’s lively, step-by-step classes have a worldwide following. Her hybrid class format allows you to attend online or in person! Visit mayeefutterman.com/hbac for materials and subjects. For all skill levels.

Mayee Futterman | Studio
150174-4B            16-99 yrs            Sat            1/14-2/4            9:30am-12:30pm            $96/87
150174-4D            16-99 yrs            Sat            2/11-3/4            9:30am-12:30pm            $96/87

Mayee Futterman | Online
150174-4A            16-99 yrs            Sat            1/14-2/4            9:30am-12:30pm            $96/87
150174-4C            16-99 yrs            Sat            2/11-3/4            9:30am-12:30pm            ​$96/87


Creative Writing
Do you have a half-finished novel, great family stories or an idea for a children's book, personal essay, short story, or screenplay? Commit to your creativity and complete your project with guidance from a former magazine editor. New to creative writing? This class will help you begin. Open to all levels of experience. Classes are held online via Zoom. More info: YourProfessorD@gmail.com. No Class: 2/14.

Dorothy Spirus | Online
150144-4A             18-99 yrs             Tue             1/24-3/7             7:30-9pm             $195/176


Expressive Floral Painting
Join this acrylic floral painting class to explore the symbolic magic of flowers. Inspired by Georgia O' Keeffe, Expressionism, and Modernism, we are going to play with proportion, scale, line, color, composition, and various brushstrokes. $40 material fee optional.

Helen Plehn | Studio
151656-4B             18-99 yrs             Fri             2/17-3/17             3-4:30pm             $171/155


Extreme Collage: Art on a Shaped Substrate
Students will be exposed to collage’s history, techniques and will complete several art pieces. We will work hands-on with paper in the first class and then transition to collaging onto wood. After the first class session, Nina will cut your requested shape in MDF wood in her private studio and bring it to the second class for work with completion on the third class.

Nina Karavasiles | Studio
151664-4A             15-99 yrs             Thu             1/12-1/26             1-3:30pm             $131/118
151664-4B             15-99 yrs             Thu             2/9-2/23            1-3:30pm             $131/118
151664-4C             15-99 yrs             Thu             3/2-3/16             1-3:30pm             $131/118


Plein Air Painting for Beginners
Learn to paint outdoors in this beginner-friendly oil painting class. We will meet on location and walk through our approach step-by-step. Drawing, composition, color mixing, and values will be taught. First class's materials included. See artist's website for more information: www.ArtistSarahMcCourt.com

Sarah McCourt | On Location
151654-4A             18-99 yrs             Sat             2/4-3/4             9:30am-12pm             $231/208


Sketchbooking at Shipley Nature Center
Learn observation skills through sketchbooking at the renowned Shipley Nature Center. Learn new techniques and storytelling in preparation for your next masterpiece. Sit and draw quietly in nature with others under the guidance of an experienced instructor. Skilled or unskilled welcome. Sketchbook and loan of various materials provided.

Nina Karavasiles | Shipley Nature Center
151663-4A             15-99 yrs             Wed             1/11               10am-12pm             $61/55
151663-4B             15-99 yrs             Wed             1/25             10am-12pm             $61/55
151663-4C             15-99 yrs             Wed             2/15             10am-12pm             $61/55
151663-4D             15-99 yrs             Wed             3/8              10am-12pm             $61/55


Watercolor Painting
This class is for intermediate to advanced students to learn the joys and pitfalls of watercolor painting. The focus will be on skills and techniques with weekly demonstrations and critiques. Materials list will be provided on first day of class. If you already have supplies, please bring them.

Diane Merrill | Studio
150116-4A             18-99 yrs             Tue              1/10-2/7             9am-12pm             $106/96
150116-4B             18-99 yrs             Tue             2/14-3/14           9am-12pm             $106/96


Watercolor Painting for Beginners
Learn techniques and tricks for joyful watercolor painting. Joey provides step-by-step instruction, using objects and still life to teach basic skills, as well as introducing a variety of materials and methods to enhance your artistic journey. All levels are welcome. Space is limited.

Joey Heuisler- Ward | Studio
151662-4A             18-99 yrs             Sat             1/14-2/4             3-5pm             $174/157
151662-4B             18-99 yrs             Sat             2/11-3/4             3-5pm             $174/157


Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga is a great way to start your yoga practice or add to your already existing exercise program. There is no yoga experience required. Chair Yoga works to increase flexibility, improve mobility, and strengthen your core to support balance movements. Check with your physician, if you have concerns.

Elena Schoenberger | Multipurpose Room
151545-4A             50-99 yrs             Thu             1/12-2/2              11am-12pm             $81/73
151545-4B             50-99 yrs             Thu             2/16-3/9             11am-12pm             $81/73


Gentle Yoga for Seniors
No yoga experience required. This class is designed for those who want to move a little slower due to physical challenges, arthritis, etc. As you gently move through each class, you can increase flexibility, improve mobility, and strengthen your core to support your balance. Each class starts and ends with a focus on breath work and stretching. Check with your physician, if you have concerns.

Elena Schoenberger | Multipurpose Room
150865-4A             50-99 yrs             Tue             1/10-1/31             11am-12pm             $81/73
150865-4B             50-99 yrs             Tue             2/14-3/7             11am-12pm             $81/73


Introduction to Meditation
A meditation class for you to experience the theta brainwave consciousness. This is the state where we experience healing, love, joy, and a sense of purpose. Six major meditation techniques will be introduced for you to form your own practice.

Helen Plehn | Multipurpose Room
151551-4A             18-99 yrs             Wed             1/11-2/8                4-5pm             $116/105
151551-4B             18-99 yrs             Wed             2/15-3/15             4-5pm             $116/105


Tai Chi Chuan for Beginners and Continuing Students
An integrated exercise program for beginners and intermediate students including the Simplified Yang Style, Qi Gong, and more for mental and physical well-being, producing a balanced unification of body, mind, and spirit while stretching and toning the body. Classes will be held in the Art Center.

Shona Howe | Multipurpose Room
151552-4A             55-99 yrs             Tue             1/10-3/14             9-10:30am             $106/96

(714) 374-1650 | artcenterstaff@surfcity-hb.org
538 Main Street | Huntington Beach, CA 92648
The Huntington Beach Art Center's Gallery Hours:
Tuesday - Wednesday | 12-6pm
Thursday | 12-8pm
Friday - Saturday | 12-5pm
Please call (714) 374-1650 for more information.

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