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4th of July Floral Decorative Wreath Workshop
Celebrate 4th of July and welcome revelers to your door with this beautiful patriotic grapevine door wreath made from permanent botanical greens, red, white and blue berries and vintage Americana fabric with a burlap bow. $50 materials fee is due to instructor at class. Age 14+ yrs.
Kathleen Castagnoli | Studio
6/28 (Sa) 1–2:30pm
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. A $30 materials fee due to instructor at first class. Age 13+ yrs. No class 7/1, 7/2. Tuesday 6/24 ends early at 5:30pm.
Tylie Grooms | Studio
6/17–7/22 (Tu) 4:30–6pm
6/18–7/23 (W) 4:30–6pm
7/29–8/26 (Tu) 4:30–6pm
7/30–8/27 (W) 4:30–6pm
Acrylic Painting for Absolute Beginners
Learn acrylic painting basics in this beginner-friendly five week class. Paintings taught step-by-step. First class's materials will be provided. More info: ArtistSarahMcCourt.com. $10 materials fee is due to instructor at first class. Age 18+ yrs.
Sarah McCourt | Studio
7/10–8/7 (Th) 1:30–3:30pm
Art on Location
This is a relaxing class where the student can create an artwork on site at each location. First class meets at the Huntington Beach Art Center Studio, where maps will be distributed for subsequent on-location class meetings. Make sure to bring your materials and a chair each week! Age 16+ yrs.
Pati Kent | On Location
6/24–7/15 (Tu) 6–7:30pm
Chinese Brush Painting
Through lively hands-on, step-by-step instruction, students of all skill levels will explore spontaneous-style Chinese Brush Painting including materials, skills, concepts, and techniques to paint floral, creatures, or landscape compositions. More info: mayeefutterman.com/hbac. Age 21 yrs+.
Mayee Futterman | Studio/Online
7/12–8/2 (Sa) 9:30am–12:30pm
8/9–8/30 (Sa) 9:30am–12:30pm
Creative Writing
Do you have a half-finished novel, family stories, or an idea for a children’s book, short story, memoir, or screenplay? Storytelling basics covered: characters, conflict, description, and structure.A supportive environment, this class is open to all levels of experience. More info: [email protected]. Age 18+ yrs.
Dorothy Spirus | Online
6/24–7/29 (Tu) 7:30–9pm
Modern Summer Floral Arrangement Workshop
Learn how to make a modern summer fresh floral arrangement during this one-day workshop. No prior floral design experience is necessary and beginners are welcome! $20 materials fee is due to instructor at first class. Age 14+ yrs.
Kathleen Castagnoli | Studio
7/26 (Sa) 1–2:30pm
Oil Painting for Absolute Beginners-Landscapes and Seascapes
Learn oil painting basics while painting beautiful landscapes and seascapes in this beginner-friendly five week class. Paintings taught step-by-step. First class’s materials provided. More info: ArtistSarahMcCourt.com $10 materials fee is due to instructor at first class. Age 18+ yrs.
Sarah McCourt | Studio
7/11–8/8 (F) 1:30–3:30pm
Oil Painting 3
This advanced course builds on skills established in Oil Painting 1 and 2. Students select a subject for their artwork, collaborate closely with the instructor for guidance, and create a small-to medium-sized painting from concept to completion. $30 materials fee is due to instructor at first class. Age 18+ yrs.
Michaela Moffett | MPR
7/29–8/26 (Tu) 5:30–7:30pm
Tai Chi Chuan
An integrated exercise program for beginner and continuing students including the Simplified Yang Style, QiGong, and more for mental and physical well-being, producing a balanced unification of body, mind, and spirit, while stretching and toning the body. This class will meet at Triangle Park across from the HB Art Center. Age 18+ yrs.
Shona Howe | Triangle Park
7/8–8/26 (Tu) 9–10:30am
Celebrate 4th of July and welcome revelers to your door with this beautiful patriotic grapevine door wreath made from permanent botanical greens, red, white and blue berries and vintage Americana fabric with a burlap bow. $50 materials fee is due to instructor at class. Age 14+ yrs.
Kathleen Castagnoli | Studio
6/28 (Sa) 1–2:30pm
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. A $30 materials fee due to instructor at first class. Age 13+ yrs. No class 7/1, 7/2. Tuesday 6/24 ends early at 5:30pm.
Tylie Grooms | Studio
6/17–7/22 (Tu) 4:30–6pm
6/18–7/23 (W) 4:30–6pm
7/29–8/26 (Tu) 4:30–6pm
7/30–8/27 (W) 4:30–6pm
Acrylic Painting for Absolute Beginners
Learn acrylic painting basics in this beginner-friendly five week class. Paintings taught step-by-step. First class's materials will be provided. More info: ArtistSarahMcCourt.com. $10 materials fee is due to instructor at first class. Age 18+ yrs.
Sarah McCourt | Studio
7/10–8/7 (Th) 1:30–3:30pm
Art on Location
This is a relaxing class where the student can create an artwork on site at each location. First class meets at the Huntington Beach Art Center Studio, where maps will be distributed for subsequent on-location class meetings. Make sure to bring your materials and a chair each week! Age 16+ yrs.
Pati Kent | On Location
6/24–7/15 (Tu) 6–7:30pm
Chinese Brush Painting
Through lively hands-on, step-by-step instruction, students of all skill levels will explore spontaneous-style Chinese Brush Painting including materials, skills, concepts, and techniques to paint floral, creatures, or landscape compositions. More info: mayeefutterman.com/hbac. Age 21 yrs+.
Mayee Futterman | Studio/Online
7/12–8/2 (Sa) 9:30am–12:30pm
8/9–8/30 (Sa) 9:30am–12:30pm
Creative Writing
Do you have a half-finished novel, family stories, or an idea for a children’s book, short story, memoir, or screenplay? Storytelling basics covered: characters, conflict, description, and structure.A supportive environment, this class is open to all levels of experience. More info: [email protected]. Age 18+ yrs.
Dorothy Spirus | Online
6/24–7/29 (Tu) 7:30–9pm
Modern Summer Floral Arrangement Workshop
Learn how to make a modern summer fresh floral arrangement during this one-day workshop. No prior floral design experience is necessary and beginners are welcome! $20 materials fee is due to instructor at first class. Age 14+ yrs.
Kathleen Castagnoli | Studio
7/26 (Sa) 1–2:30pm
Oil Painting for Absolute Beginners-Landscapes and Seascapes
Learn oil painting basics while painting beautiful landscapes and seascapes in this beginner-friendly five week class. Paintings taught step-by-step. First class’s materials provided. More info: ArtistSarahMcCourt.com $10 materials fee is due to instructor at first class. Age 18+ yrs.
Sarah McCourt | Studio
7/11–8/8 (F) 1:30–3:30pm
Oil Painting 3
This advanced course builds on skills established in Oil Painting 1 and 2. Students select a subject for their artwork, collaborate closely with the instructor for guidance, and create a small-to medium-sized painting from concept to completion. $30 materials fee is due to instructor at first class. Age 18+ yrs.
Michaela Moffett | MPR
7/29–8/26 (Tu) 5:30–7:30pm
Tai Chi Chuan
An integrated exercise program for beginner and continuing students including the Simplified Yang Style, QiGong, and more for mental and physical well-being, producing a balanced unification of body, mind, and spirit, while stretching and toning the body. This class will meet at Triangle Park across from the HB Art Center. Age 18+ yrs.
Shona Howe | Triangle Park
7/8–8/26 (Tu) 9–10:30am