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Trash + Fashion = Trashion
We’re taking trash and making art! Cardboard tubes, cereal boxes, take out containers, plastic nets or caps, broken pieces of metal or jewelry. Do you need to know what it was originally? No. Anything can be turned into wearable art. Let’s ornate ourselves!

Amy Bauer | Studio or MPR
9/5–10/3                F               11am–1pm          9–15 yrs
9/9–9/30               Tu              6–8pm                16 yrs +
10/7–10/28           Tu              6–8pm                16 yrs +

13+ 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. $30 materials fee due to instructor at first class. No class: 11/26, 11/27.

Bobbie Kneeland | Studio
9/10–10/15 W 4:30–6pm          13 yrs +
9/11–10/16 Th 4:30–6pm          13 yrs +
10/22–12/10 W 4:30–6pm          13 yrs +
10/23–12/11 Th 4:30–6pm          13 yrs +

Acrylic Painting for Absolute Beginners
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. More info: ArtistSarahMcCourt.com. $10 materials fee due to instructor at first class.

Sarah McCourt | Studio
9/18–10/16         Th         9:30–11:30am         18 yrs +

Acrylic Painting for Intermediate Painters
Having trouble getting past your painting plateau? This class is for you. Improve your color mixes, values, and ability to create depth. Grow from a beginner to a more skilled artist by learning to overcome the typical stumbling blocks we all face. A basic understanding of painting and color mixing needed. More info: ArtistSarahMcCourt.com.

Sarah McCourt | Studio
10/23–11/20         Th         9:30–11:30am         18 yrs +

Art in the Afternoon
This class is for beginning and intermediate students who want to improve their drawing and painting skills. The class will include exercises and sketchbook assignments. Students will use acrylic paints in their paintings! Please purchase all materials listed on class receipt and be ready to work on the first day of class. $5 materials fee due to instructor at first class. No class: 11/11.

Pati Kent | Studio
9/16–10/7           Tu         12:30–1:30pm         18 yrs +
10/28–11/25       Tu          12:30–1:30pm         18 yrs +

Basic Clothing Repair
Buttons fall off. Pants are too long. Save hundreds in basic tailoring costs by learning how to do these minor repairs yourself. Avoid having to wait for days while the tailor performs these basic tasks you can do in minutes. Learn both traditional techniques and visible mending. Class includes pointers on general mending. $5 materials fee is due to instructor at first class.

Amy Bauer | Studio or MPR 
9/2–9/30 (Studio)        Tu      2–4pm           14 yrs +
10/10–10/31 (MPR)     F       9–11am        14 yrs +

Bookbinding & Journaling Workshop
Discover the magic of journaling and enjoy the tactile art of bookbinding. Create a hand-sewn journal with an exposed spine using the Coptic stitch. All levels welcome. Every student leaves with a hand-sewn book and inspiration to fill your pages. For more info: pmarin.com.

P. Marin | MPR
9/13              Sa             9am–12:30pm           18 yrs +

Chinese Brush Painting
Unlock the Four Treasures: brush, rice paper, ink, and water! Through lively hands-on, step-by-step instruction, students of all skill levels will explore the wonders of Chinese Brush Painting including materials, skills, concepts, and techniques to paint floral, creature, or landscape compositions. View the subjects at mayeefutterman.com/hbac.

Mayee Futterman | Studio or Online
9/20–10/11 Sa 9:30am–12:30pm   21 yrs +
10/25–11/15 Sa 9:30am–12:30pm   21 yrs +

Christmas Gnome Workshop
Get ready for the holidays! Come and learn how to design this cute holiday gnome made out of fresh Christmas greens. All materials will be supplied. No prior floral experience necessary. Beginners are welcome and encouraged! 

Kathleen Castagnoli | Studio
12/6                Sa                1–2pm             14 yrs +

Creative Writing
Do you have a half-finished novel, family stories, or ideas for a children’s book, short story, or script? Storytelling basics covered: characters, conflict, description & structure. Discussions inspire & writing exercises will help you start. More info: [email protected].

Dorothy Spirus | Online
9/30–11/4            Tu            7:30–9pm            18 yrs +

Mosaic Art Workshop
Explore the art of pique assiette, a mosaic style using repurposed ceramics, glass and found objects to create colorful, textured designs. Class covers basics of mosaic including tool use, design, and placement. No experience necessary.

Dawn Mendelson | MPR
10/10        F         1–4pm      16 yrs +

Mosaic Art - Push Method
Experiment with this fun and unique technique of mosaic using a variety of materials including broken ceramics, stained glass, metal, and stone. This style of mosaic allows for interesting textures and vibrant colors. $25 materials fee due to the instructor at first class.

Dawn Mendelson | MPR
11/7–11/14 F 1–4pm 16 yrs +

Oil Painting 1
Perfect for beginners, this class is a fantastic way to start your oil painting journey through learning fundamental skills in value, color mixing, and understanding the materials. $30 materials fee due to instructor at first class. No class: 11/11.

Michaela Moffett | MPR
9/11–10/16 Th 10am–12pm 16 yrs +
10/28–12/9 Tu 5:30–7:30pm 16 yrs +

Oil Painting 2
Take your painting to a new level by learning more in-depth instruction on the technique of drawing and painting from life, while sharpening skills learned in Oil Painting 1. $30 materials fee due to instructor at first class. No class: 11/27.

Michaela Moffett | MPR
10/30–12/11         Th         10am–12pm         16 yrs +

Oil Painting for Absolute Beginners - Landscapes and Seascapes
Learn oil painting basics while painting beautiful landscapes and seascapes in this beginner-friendly 5-week class. Learn drawing and perspective basics, color mixing, and values. Paintings taught step-by-step. First class’s materials provided. More info: ArtistSarahMcCourt.com. $10 materials fee due to instructor at first class.

Sarah McCourt | Studio
9/19–10/17         F         9:30–11:30am         18 yrs +

Oil Painting for Intermediate Painters - Landscapes and Seascapes
Improve your color mixes, values, and ability to create depth, while painting beautiful landscapes and seascapes. Grow from a beginner to a more skilled artist by learning to overcome the typical stumbling blocks we all face. A basic understanding of oil painting and color mixing needed. More info: ArtistSarahMcCourt.com.

Sarah McCourt | Studio
10/24–11/21        F        9:30–11:30am        18 yrs +

Portrait Drawing for Beginners
Learn portrait drawing, all levels are welcome. Following step-by-step methods we will learn to draw eyes, nose, mouth, shading, proportions and more. All you need is paper, pencils (HB, B, 2B, 6B), an eraser, a ruler and a sharpener. No class: 11/26.

Delphine Lacas | MPR
9/10–10/15          W           9:30–11am          18 yrs +
10/22–12/3          W           9:30–11am          18 yrs +

Thanksgiving Cornucopia Floral Centerpiece Workshop
Prepare to give thanks! Come and design a beautiful fall-inspired fresh floral cornucopia, perfect for Thanksgiving! No floral experience is necessary–beginners are welcome and encouraged to join us!!

Kathleen Castagnoli | Studio
11/25              Tu               6–7pm              14 yrs +

Watercolor Painting
Learn the joys and pitfalls of watercolor painting. The focus will be on skills and techniques with weekly workshop-style demonstrations and critiques. If you already have supplies, please bring them. Instructor will provide supplies for the first day of class only. No class: 11/11. 

Diane Merrill | Studio
9/9–10/14          Tu          9am–12pm          18 yrs +
10/28–12/9        Tu          9am–12pm          18 yrs +

Tai Chi Chuan
An integrated exercise program for beginners and continuing students including Simplified Yang Style and QiGong for mental and physical well-being producing a balanced unification of body, mind and spirit while stretching and toning the body. No class: 11/11.

Shona Howe | MPR
10/7–12/9           Tu          9–10:30am          18 yrs +
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(714) 374-1650 | [email protected]
538 Main Street | Huntington Beach, CA 92648
The Huntington Beach Art Center's Gallery Hours:
Tuesday | 12-8pm
Wednesday - Thursday | 12-6pm
Friday - Saturday | 12-5pm
Please call (714) 374-1650 for more information.
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