Registration for all classes will begin on Tuesday, May 23rd at 8am. Online enrollment is highly encouraged at hbsands.org. Classes are subject to change.
Adult and Teen 2023
Acrylic Painting for Absolute Beginners
Never painted in acrylics? This class is for you. Learn acrylic painting basics in this beginner-friendly five week class. Take the intimidation out of going to the art supply store, learn drawing and perspective basics, color mixing, and values. Paintings taught step-by-step. First class’s materials provided. More info: ArtistSarahMcCourt.com.
Sarah McCourt | Studio
18+ yrs Thu 7/6–8/3 1:30–3:30pm $181/$163
Art in Bloom
Create art in a completely different way- with botanicals! We will be using an array of fresh, dried and silk florals, greens, moss and branches. Learn to paint with petals, shape leaves and interpret artworks using botanicals. No prior floral experience is necessary. $50 material fee due to instructor at first class.
Kat Castagnoli | Studio
14+ yrs Sat 7/8–8/12 1-2:30pm $116/$105
Chinese Brush Painting
Unlock the wonders of the Four Treasures: brush, ink, water, and rice paper! Through lively hands-on, step-by-step instruction, students of all skill levels will explore spontaneous-style Chinese Brush Painting including materials preparation, brush skills, concepts, and techniques to paint exciting floral, creatures, or landscape compositions. More info: mayeefutterman.com/hbac.
Mayee Futterman | Studio
16+ yrs Sa 7/8-7/29 9:30–12:30am $96/$87
16+ yrs Sa 8/5-8/26 9:30–12:30am $96/$87
Mayee Futterman | Online
16+ yrs Sa 7/8-7/29 9:30–12:30am $96/$87
16+ yrs Sa 8/5-8/26 9:30–12:30am $96/$87
Creative Writing
Do you have a half-finished novel, family stories or an idea for a children's book, short story, memoir, or screenplay? Commit to your creativity and complete your project. In this live online class storytelling basics will be covered: characters, conflict, description, and structure. Writing exercises will get you started. Open to all levels of experience. More info: yourProfessorD@gmail.com
Dorothy Spirus | Online
18+ yrs W 6/28-8/2 7:30–9pm $198/$179
Drawing and Painting on Location
This unique and fun class is only offered in the summer. First class meeting is in Triangle Park, across the street from the Art Center, where maps will be distributed. We will meet at a new location each week. This is a relaxing class where students can create artwork on-site at each location. Recommended materials list will be provided on receipt.
Pati Kent | On Location
15+ yrs Tu 8/8-8/29 6–7:30pm $86/$78
Have Fun with Poetry!
You too can write poetry! Make birthday cards, holiday newsletters, and family celebrations special by adding the gift of your poems. In this interactive presentation, you will write poems to share with family and friends right away. You will also leave with “recipes” for creating new poems. Join the fun! More info: kathy@fruitfulwisdom.com.
Kathy McGuire | Multipurpose Room
18+ yrs Th 7/20 4-5pm FREE
Let’s Write Poetry Workshop
Elevate your poetic abilities in this lively interactive workshop. Expand your poetic horizons with weekly poetry discussions and writing activities. Create your own poems with resources for inspiration and helpful guidance from the instructor. Receive constructive feedback in a supportive atmosphere. All levels of poetry writers are welcome. More info: kathy@fruitfulwisdom.com.
Kathy McGuire | Multipurpose Room
18+ yrs Th 7/27-8/31 3-5pm $66/$60
Plein Air Painting - Beginning
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. More info: ArtistSarahMcCourt.com.
Sarah McCourt | On Location
18+ yrs Sat 7/8-8/5 9:30am–12pm $231/$208
Tai Chi Chuan
An integrated exercise program for beginner and intermediate students including the Simplified Yang Style plus 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.
Shona Howe | Multipurpose Room
55+ yrs Tue 6/27-8/29 9–10:30am $105/$95
Acrylic Painting for Absolute Beginners
Never painted in acrylics? This class is for you. Learn acrylic painting basics in this beginner-friendly five week class. Take the intimidation out of going to the art supply store, learn drawing and perspective basics, color mixing, and values. Paintings taught step-by-step. First class’s materials provided. More info: ArtistSarahMcCourt.com.
Sarah McCourt | Studio
18+ yrs Thu 7/6–8/3 1:30–3:30pm $181/$163
Art in Bloom
Create art in a completely different way- with botanicals! We will be using an array of fresh, dried and silk florals, greens, moss and branches. Learn to paint with petals, shape leaves and interpret artworks using botanicals. No prior floral experience is necessary. $50 material fee due to instructor at first class.
Kat Castagnoli | Studio
14+ yrs Sat 7/8–8/12 1-2:30pm $116/$105
Chinese Brush Painting
Unlock the wonders of the Four Treasures: brush, ink, water, and rice paper! Through lively hands-on, step-by-step instruction, students of all skill levels will explore spontaneous-style Chinese Brush Painting including materials preparation, brush skills, concepts, and techniques to paint exciting floral, creatures, or landscape compositions. More info: mayeefutterman.com/hbac.
Mayee Futterman | Studio
16+ yrs Sa 7/8-7/29 9:30–12:30am $96/$87
16+ yrs Sa 8/5-8/26 9:30–12:30am $96/$87
Mayee Futterman | Online
16+ yrs Sa 7/8-7/29 9:30–12:30am $96/$87
16+ yrs Sa 8/5-8/26 9:30–12:30am $96/$87
Creative Writing
Do you have a half-finished novel, family stories or an idea for a children's book, short story, memoir, or screenplay? Commit to your creativity and complete your project. In this live online class storytelling basics will be covered: characters, conflict, description, and structure. Writing exercises will get you started. Open to all levels of experience. More info: yourProfessorD@gmail.com
Dorothy Spirus | Online
18+ yrs W 6/28-8/2 7:30–9pm $198/$179
Drawing and Painting on Location
This unique and fun class is only offered in the summer. First class meeting is in Triangle Park, across the street from the Art Center, where maps will be distributed. We will meet at a new location each week. This is a relaxing class where students can create artwork on-site at each location. Recommended materials list will be provided on receipt.
Pati Kent | On Location
15+ yrs Tu 8/8-8/29 6–7:30pm $86/$78
Have Fun with Poetry!
You too can write poetry! Make birthday cards, holiday newsletters, and family celebrations special by adding the gift of your poems. In this interactive presentation, you will write poems to share with family and friends right away. You will also leave with “recipes” for creating new poems. Join the fun! More info: kathy@fruitfulwisdom.com.
Kathy McGuire | Multipurpose Room
18+ yrs Th 7/20 4-5pm FREE
Let’s Write Poetry Workshop
Elevate your poetic abilities in this lively interactive workshop. Expand your poetic horizons with weekly poetry discussions and writing activities. Create your own poems with resources for inspiration and helpful guidance from the instructor. Receive constructive feedback in a supportive atmosphere. All levels of poetry writers are welcome. More info: kathy@fruitfulwisdom.com.
Kathy McGuire | Multipurpose Room
18+ yrs Th 7/27-8/31 3-5pm $66/$60
Plein Air Painting - Beginning
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. More info: ArtistSarahMcCourt.com.
Sarah McCourt | On Location
18+ yrs Sat 7/8-8/5 9:30am–12pm $231/$208
Tai Chi Chuan
An integrated exercise program for beginner and intermediate students including the Simplified Yang Style plus 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.
Shona Howe | Multipurpose Room
55+ yrs Tue 6/27-8/29 9–10:30am $105/$95