Located off Aloma Avenue in Winter Park 600 St. Andrews Blvd.,Winter Park, FL, 32792 407-671-1886, crealde.org
Free Admission to Galleries & Gardens
Office and Gallery Hours:
Monday–Thursday 10am-4pm
Friday & Saturday 9am-1pm
The Showalter Hughes Community Gallery and The Alice and William Jenkins Gallery on the main campus present a changing variety of multidisciplinary visual art exhibitions by regional, national and international artists.
The Contemporary Sculpture Garden overlooking Lake Sterling features more than 60 pieces of original art.
Crealdé 2026 Session Dates
Winter Spring Art Camp Summer Fall I Fall II Refund/Withdrawal
January 12–March 8
March 23–May 17
June 2–August 6
June 8–August 2
August 17–October 11
October 19–December 13
Policies
In order to maintain the quality of our programs, we require a minimum number of enrolled students. Therefore, the following policies are in place for refunds, transfers, and withdrawals:
CLASSES
A transfer, withdrawal, credit, or refund must be requested 7 days prior to the first day of the session by contacting the main office at 407-671-1886 during business hours or email registration@crealde.org. Requests made less than 7 days before the first day of the session are not eligible. Class credits expire after one year. These policies apply regardless of attendance status.
WORKSHOPS
All workshop withdrawal deadlines are at least one week prior to the workshop date. Registration deadlines for visiting artist workshops will vary. If withdrawal is made prior to deadline, student is eligible for a full refund. No refunds or credits will be made after the withdrawal deadline.
COVER IMAGES:
Left Column: Skyler Green, The Pomegranate Theory, Acrylic on unstretched canvas
Heloisa Chalom, Fixed, Epoxy clay, acrylic paint, and chalk pastel on masonite
Right Column: Patty Kane, Floral Still Life, Watercolor
Belinda Glennon, Hanging Birdbath, Clay Stefan Alexandres, Bracelets
Located four blocks from Winter Garden’s historic downtown district
310 N. Dillard St. Winter Garden, FL, 34787
Register through Crealdé: 407-671-1886, crealde.org
Upcoming Events: Free and Open to the Public
Unity Heritage Festival
Winter Park Community Center | Shady Park January 19–20, 2026
Winter Park Arts Weekend
Winter Park Central Park Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 12–3pm
American Mosaic: Stories in Color, Clay, and Canvas
Showalter Hughes Community Gallery, Alice & William Jenkins Gallery, and Hannibal Square Heritage Center February 6–May 23, 2026
Opening Receptions: Friday, February 6 | Crealdé School of Art 7–9pm
Hannibal Square Heritage Center 8–10pm
A signature exhibition of Crealdé’s America250 celebration, American Mosaic explores the evolving narrative of American identity through the lens of art, culture, and community. Featuring works by Crealdé faculty and UCF Jenkins Scholars, the exhibition unites multiple generations of artists whose work honors heritage, memory, and resilience—reflecting the many voices that continue to shape the American story.
Arts & Cultural Affairs
Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival: Youth Workshops
Winter Park Central Park March 20–22, 2026 | 9am–5pm daily
Storytellers 21:
See Through Our Eyes
Winter Garden City Hall
May 1–June 30, 2026
Reception: Thursday, May 14 | 5:30–7:30pm
Hannibal Square Heritage Center
July 10 – August 22, 2026
Reception: Friday, July 10 | 7–9pm
TICKETED EVENT
The Story Behind the Photograph: An Evening with Peter Schreyer Crealdé School of Art |
Alice & William Jenkins Gallery Friday, January 17, 2025 | 7pm
A ticketed event ($50) benefiting the Peter Schreyer Photography Program Scholarship, supporting emerging photographers.
Artistic Enrichment
CLASSES
Write On! CAE120
Instructor: Elaine Person 8 Weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Wed: 7–9pm
Location: Crealdé@Home
Skill: All
Ever said, “Someday, I’ll write a story or a book”?
Someday is today! Join award-winning instructor
Elaine Person to start achieving your writing goals. Open to all levels, this class offers weekly writing sessions, positive critiques, and prompts to spark creativity. Watch your stories unfold— whether prose, poetry, lyrics, or scripts.
When you see a painting, what do you feel? When you look at a photograph, what memories surface? Tap into your creativity with the use of paintings, photographs, and objects as award-winning writer Elaine Person prompts you to write original stories, poems, and essays. Learn writing tools and techniques. Different genres of writing and reflection will be discussed. Short lunch break provided. Students will leave this workshop with their own written words.
Members $145 • Non-Members $165
Look for the icon in this guide, and find out more about these virtual opportunities at crealde.org
Art Experiences Online
Bring art classes to your living room! Enjoy the unique Crealdé professional artist/instructor experience from the comfort of home — with the same quality and personal attention that are the hallmark of Crealdé. These offerings include live instruction and class interaction plus links to online resources.
Distance Learning is one more way we embody our mission that Art Is For Everyone.
Private Classes
For a private, one-on-one learning experience, consider these opportunities to study with a Crealdé professional artist/instructor. Create a schedule and learning curriculum that fits your needs and availability. Topics can range from learning the basics of a particular art medium, exploring a specific new technique, brushing up on an old skill, or developing a portfolio.
Cost: $300 for five hours of private instruction in Crealdé’s professional art studios, including a 30-minute initial phone consultation and three 1.5-hour class sessions. Materials not included.
For more information, visit our website or call our Registrar, Laura McBryde, at 407-671-1886 to enroll and connect you with your new private instructor.
In-person with individual attention from Crealdé’s Professional Artist Instructors
ARTISTIC ENRICHMENT
Elaine Person
JEWELRY
Stefan Alexandres
SCULPTURE
David Cumbie
Devyn Going
Shaun Cook
PAINTING & DRAWING
Patricia Byron
David Hunter
Beth Pendleton
Andrew Grant
Wendi Zlamal
Tom Sadler
Fabiola Hansen
Patti Shistle
Joan Sanchez
CERAMICS
Jeff Rogers
Belinda Glennon
PHOTOGRAPHY
John Baker
Chris Casler
Milton Heiberg
Peter Schreyer
Jon Manchester
Charles Hodges
Painting & Drawing Jewelry
CLASSES
CLASSES
Bracelets JG111
Instructor: Stefan Alexandres 8 weeks
8 Weeks
Intro to Jewelry Design JG103 & Fabrication
Instructor: Stefan Alexandres Studio 6B
WINTER | Wed: 5-7pm
SPRING | Tues: 2:30-4:30pm
Skill: All
Learn basic and advanced jewelry fabrication. Practice silversmithing skills and methods of cutting, forging, embossing, and fundamentals of soldering techniques. Receive instructions and tools to make finger rings, earrings, bracelets, and other forms of jewelry. Copper materials are provided for the class. Students wanting to work in silver should bring their own silver supply.
Members $350 • Non-Members $370
Intro to Silversmithing Jewelry JG107
Instructor: Stefan Alexandres 8 Weeks
WINTER | Wed: 2:30-4:30pm Studio 6B
SPRING | Tues: 5-7pm Skill: All
Explore cutting, forging, metal texturing, hammering, sawing and soldering silver. Practice bezel stone setting for cabochon gemstones, polishing techniques and combining sterling silver sheet metal with fine silver wire. Pre-planned projects will focus on making silver rings, pendants, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. Silver will be provided. The amount of silver material or gemstones is limited to the instructor-planned projects.
Members $390 • Non-Members $410
Earrings JG112
Instructor: Stefan Alexandres 8 weeks
SPRING | Wed: 2:30-4:30pm Studio 6B
Skill: All
Build your designer skills, think like a jeweler, and utilize silver fabrication techniques to make earrings. Explore cutting metal, forming, texture, soldering, polishing and connecting elements for kinetic earrings. Include a bezel stone setting for the 4 mm semi-precious stone for adding color. Receive information about jewelry tools, materials, and suppliers.
Members $390 • Non-members $410
Fiber Arts WORKSHOPS
WINTER | Tues. 5-7pm
Skill: All
Studio 6B
Create a one-of-a-kind bracelet. Use copper and brass to learn the fundamental fabrication techniques and determine how to make a variety of bracelets from start to finish with the use of jewelers’ tools. Explore different designs with step-by-step guidance from the instructor, including resources for tools and supplies for developing your own jewelry studio. Stone setting is not included in this program.
Members $390 • Non-members $410
NEW Advanced
Bezel Stone Setting JG203
Instructor: Stefan Alexandres 8 Weeks
WINTER | Tues: 2:30-4:30pm
Skill: Intermediate
Studio 6B
Explore the fascinating techniques of bezel stone setting such as step bezels, square, oval, bezel on seashells, odd shape, marquis or emerald. The class focus will be on bezel making techniques only.
Preq: JG 103 or similar exp.
Members $400 • Non-Members $420
NEW Jewelry Cold Connections JG114
Instructor: Stefan Alexandres 8 Weeks
SPRING | Wed: 5-7pm
Skill: All
Studio 6B
Learn the technique of connecting independent parts of different materials such as wood to metal, leather, fabric or plastic where gluing might not be possible. Make your own custom-made rivets unveiling the secrets of standard, flush, tube, rivets exclusive for jewelry making. Bring your own favorite components to create wearable, functional jewelry.
Members $390 • Non-Members $410
Japanese Paper Marbling & Bookbinding WKF22
Instructor: Silvana Martins
Sun. May 17 | 1–4:30pm
Skill: All
Studio 7
Learn the Japanese way of marbling paper and binding books. Start with Suminagashi, a form of Japanese Paper Marbling, then transform the papers created into covers for two books students will bind in a Japanese stab-binding style.
Members $150 • Non-Members $170
Bookbinding Foundations and Stitches WKF23
Instructor: Silvana Martins
Sun. Feb 22 | 1–4pm
Skill: All
ACRYLIC
Beginning Acrylic PD149
Instructor: David Hunter 8 Weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Tues: 4–6pm Studio 1B
WINTER & SPRING | Tues: 7–9pm
WINTER & SPRING | Wed: 10am-12pm
Skill: Beginner
Explore the methods, materials, and tools involved with acrylic painting. Learn techniques used to produce a finished acrylic painting, from rough sketch to final finishing touches, including the use of various brushes, palette knives, canvases, clay boards and final coating to protect the finished image.
Members $260 • Non-Members $280
Exploring Abstract Painting PD143
Instructor: Patricia Byron 8 Weeks
WINTER | Mon: 7–9pm Studio 1A
WINTER & SPRING | Tues: 10am-12pm
WINTER & SPRING | Tues: 1–3pm
Skill: All
This inspiring class offers a fundamental exploration into the beauty of abstract painting. Instruction concentrates on composition, techniques, form, texture, and color. Develop your artistic vision, while referencing the work of contemporary artists. Be ready to paint outside the lines.
Members $260 • Non-Members $280
Magical Layers in PD166
Acrylic Landscapes Studio 1B
Instructor: Fabiola Hansen 8 Weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Wed: 1:30-3:30pm
Skill: All
Transform your landscapes into a rich tapestry of colors and textures by learning how to use layers of paint in your work. A variety of techniques will be introduced to create depth and dimension so you can take your art to the next level.
Members $260 • Non-Members $280
OIL
Fundamentals of Color,
PD120
Studio 7
Learn 3 different stitches and use them to bind 3 notebooks. A selection of beautifully handcrafted papers will be provided. Exercise your creativity when pairing them with different colored threads and other decorative elements.
Members $150 ∙ Non-members $170
Design & Composition 8 Weeks
Instructor: Beth Pendleton Studio 1A
WINTER & SPRING | Fri: 6–8:30pm
Skill: All
Learn to mix pigments to achieve any hue with respect to its value and intensity. Using a split primary palette arrangement of oil paint, exercises will demonstrate the importance of complementary color relationships in mixing. Various color models and suggestions for color harmony in painting will be presented. Discussions will cover basic elements of design and composition in painting.
Members $325 • Non-Members $345
Painting & Drawing
OIL
Oil Painting I PD157
Instructor: Beth Pendleton 6 Weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Sun: 2–5pm Studio 1A
Skill: Beginner to Intermediate
Learn basic techniques of the alla prima (direct) method of oil painting. Practice paint application and brushwork, and mix color using a split primary palette. Using still life setups, complete weekly studies rendering glass, ceramic, metal, and organic objects. Study color value and intensity changes in color. There are demos of techniques and discussions about methods, materials, and supplies.
Members $285 • Non-Members $305
Oil Painting II PD270
Instructor: Beth Pendleton 6 Weeks
WINTER | Thurs: 1:30-4:30pm Studio 1A
Skill level: Intermediate to Advanced
Increase your technical oil painting skills through challenging exercises and studies using both brushes and painting knives. Convey textures, transparency, and patterns when painting fabrics and floral subjects. Working from life, focus on observing changes in color that indicate light, volume, and a sense of space in representational painting.
Prereq: PD103 and PD157 or similar exp.
Members $295 • Non-Members $315
Painting Knife Techniques PD292
Instructor: Beth Pendleton 6 Weeks
SPRING | Thurs: 1:30-4:30pm Studio 1A
Skill level: Intermediate to Advanced Loosen up your painting style and add interest to your paintings through studies using palette and painting knives and other straight tools. Expand your painting skills while exploring new ways to express your artistic vision and creativity. Subject matter will be landscape (from reference photos) and still life (stage setups).
Prereq: PD103 and PD157 or similar exp. Members $310 • Non-Members $330
Observing Shapes and PD289 Movement in Landscapes 6 Weeks
Instructor: Joan Sanchez Studio 1A
SPRING | Mon: 6–9pm
Skill level: Beginner - Intermediate Simplify nature’s complexity into precise and concise shapes. Develop a unique interpretation of landscapes emphasizing their visual language. Master the concepts of subject selection, limited values, movement and color strategy.
Prereq: PD120, PD157 or similar exp.
Members $300 • Non-Members $320
CLASSES
NEW Tips and Tricks for PD296
Painting Portraits in Oil 6 Weeks
Instructor: Tom Sadler Studio 1A
SPRING | Thurs: 9:30am-12:30pm
Skill: Intermediate and Advanced
Painting a good portrait is often a test of both skill and patience. Learn to capture not only a likeness, but also a person’s essence. Take your painting ability to the next level by creating a figure that really “comes to life” before your eyes!
Prereq: PD103 and PD157 or similar exp.
Members $290 • Non-Members $310
WATERCOLOR
Beginning Watercolor PD104
Instructor: Julie Nieves
8 Weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Thurs: 7–9pm Studio 1B
WINTER & SPRING | Fri: 1:30–3:30pm
Skill: Beginner
Watercolor is a wonderfully mysterious medium. Explore watercolor techniques, color mixing, and learn the value of using a limited palette to gain skills and confidence needed to get started on your watercolor journey.
Members $260 • Non-Members $280
Your Next Level in Watercolor PD323
Instructor: Patty Kane 8 Weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Thurs: 2-4pm Studio 1B
Skill: Intermediate to Advanced
Explore and experiment with advanced watercolor techniques, color theory, and composition to add depth and interest to your artwork. Using new colors to extend your palette, be inspired to design exciting and colorful paintings.
Prereq: PD104 or similar exp.
Members $280 • Non-Members $300
OPEN STUDIO
Figure
Friday | 1-3:30pm | Studio 1A
Monitor: Yasmin Fakhoury
Work in any medium from a live model who holds one pose the entire session.
Life Drawing
Sunday | 10am-12:30pm | Studio 1A
Monitor: Nicholas Schulman
A live model starts with quick gestures, then longer poses.
NEW Painting with PD294 Blues in Watercolor 8 Weeks
Instructor: Patty Kane Studio 1A
WINTER | Wed: 10am–12pm
Skill: Intermediate
Let’s do a deep dive into the versatility of blue pigments and their qualities for mixing light, airy blue highlights or rich alive darks. Broadening your palette responsibly is a wonderful way to move forward in your watercolor practice.
Prereq: PD104 or similar exp.
Members $265 • Non-Members $285
NEW Still Life in Watercolor PD295
Instructor: Patty Kane
8 Weeks
SPRING | Wed: 10am-12pm Studio 1A
Skill: Intermediate
Working from life is the best way to hone your artistic eye. Add new compositional tools to your watercolor practice by identifying shape, color, and value to add life to your paintings.
Prereq: PD104 or similar exp.
Members $270 • Non-Members $290
Intermediate Watercolor PD261
Instructor: Patty Kane 8 Weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Wed: 6:30–8:30pm Studio1A
Skill: Intermediate
Discover the beauty of using a limited watercolor palette through demonstrations and critiques. Explore traditional watercolor techniques and work towards painting from your own photographs.
Prereq: PD104 or similar exp.
Members $270 • Non-Members $290
Policies
• Crealdé members 18+ years only.
• $15 per session paid in advance.
• Pre-registration taken M–Th for the following Fri & Sun.
• No walk-ins.
• No photography allowed.
• Monitor present.
• No instruction provided.
• Signed Policies & Etiquette Form required. Found on crealde.org
New Smyrna Beach Palms, Watercolor by Faculty Artist Patty Kane
Giles Hendrich and Robinson, Oil by Faculty Artist Tom Sadler
Explore the fundamentals of drawing and painting. Sample various drawing and painting techniques using different media, including watercolors, acrylics, and oils. All supplies are provided.
Members $270 • Non-Members $290
NEW Introduction to Oil Pastel PD170
Instructor: Fabiola Hansen 8 Weeks
SPRING |Tues: 10am-12pm Studio 1B
Skill: Beginner
Oil pastel allows you to blend colors and work with effects similar to paintings, but with the practical approach of a crayon. Working from photos, learn how to prepare surfaces, design compositions, and use various oil pastel techniques to blend, layer, scrape, and soften this material into amazing works of art.
Members $260 • Non-Members $280
Still
Life in Pastel
PD168
Instructor: Gary Rupp 8 Weeks
WINTER | Tues: 10am–12pm Studio 1B
Skill: All
Enjoy creating with pure color known as pastel. Paint along from a still life setup that the instructor will use for demonstrations, or bring your own photo to work from. Explore the advantage of underpainting while discovering the beauty of pastel.
Members $250 • Non-Members $270
CLASSES
Independent Oil & Acrylic
PD255
Instructor: Patti Shistle 6 Weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Fri: 9:30am–12:30pm Studio 1B
Skill: Intermediate to Advanced
It’s all about the finish with a twist. Bring unfinished works to the next level, and then begin a new still life, landscape or portrait. Receive one-on-one attention with demos on the contrasts of values, colors and brushwork and the importance of composition.
Prereq: PD103 and PD149 or PD157 or similar exp. Members $290 • Non-Members $310
Portraits in Oil and Acrylic
PD290
Instructor: Patti Shistle 8 Weeks
WINTER | Mon: 2–4pm Studio 1B
Skill: Intermediate
Paint beautiful heirloom portraits working from your cherished photographs. Brushwork, composition, color, and lighting will be explored as you receive guidance and feedback from the instructor.
Prereq: PD157, PD149 or similar exp.
Members $270 • Non-Members $290
Wildlife & Pet Painting
PD163
Instructor: Fabiola Hansen 8 Weeks
WINTER | Mon: 2–4pm
Skill: All
Studio 1A
Draw and paint amazing wildlife and their habitats or your own pet using acrylic and/ or watercolor. Bring images of your chosen animals and learn how to draw using correct proportions. Practice drawing and painting techniques that you can apply to any other future subject.
Members $260 • Non-Members $280
Guided Painting and Drawing
PD169
Instructor: Fabiola Hansen 8 Weeks
SPRING | Mon: 2–4pm
Skill: Beginner, Intermediate
Studio 1A
Bring the materials and subjects you wish to work on, and the instructor will guide you to complete your project by demonstrating techniques tailored to your individual artwork and skill. Choose acrylic, watercolor, oil pastel, or colored pencils, or switch from one medium to the next in this flexible art class.
Members $260 • Non-Members $280
DRAWING
Drawing I
PD103
Instructor: Deborah Umphrey 8 Weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Tues: 4–6pm
Instructor: Dennis Schmalstig
WINTER & SPRING | Fri: 10am–12pm
Skill: Beginner
DRAWING (CONT)
Drawing II: PD249
Expanding Your Skills 8 Weeks
Instructor: Joseph Mattus Studio 1A SPRING | Thurs: 6pm–8pm
Skill: Intermediate
By breaking down the process of art making into manageable steps, produce more developed work and gain new insight into artistic growth. Bring an object or photo to work from and use graphite, charcoal, or colored pencils.
Prereq: PD103 or similar exp.
Members $260 • Non-Members $280
Life Drawing PD201
Instructor: Andrew Grant 6 Weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Tues: 7pm -10pm Studio 1A
Skill: Intermediate
Explore figurative drawing with quick gesture studies and longer sustained poses. Draw from the live figure, with an emphasis on anatomy and proportion and the expressive use of materials.
Prereq: PD103 or similar exp.
Members $320 • Non-Members $340
Beginning Portrait Drawing PD155
Instructor: Dennis Schmalstig 8 Weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Mon: 10am–12pm Studio 1A
Skill: Beginner
Focusing first on proportions, measurement, and anatomy, experiment with rub-out and cross-hatch techniques to create tonal studies. Work from references provided by the instructor or choose your own photographs as the class progresses.
Members $260 • Non-Members $280
Beginning Portrait Drawing PD154 with Live Model 8 Weeks
Instructor: Joseph Mattus Studio 1A
WINTER | Thurs: 6pm–8pm
Skill: Beginner
Learn the technical aspects of drawing the human head. Working from a live model and other sources, gain experience and familiarity with both pencil and charcoal, exploring the genre’s expressive possibilities.
Members $275 • Non-Members $295
Experimental Drawing PD269
Instructor: Dennis Schmalstig 8 Weeks
WINTER | Wed: 1–3pm Studio 1A
Skill: Intermediate
Studio 1A
Develop skills for measuring proportions and angles, drawing tones to show light and volume, perspective, and composition. The goal is to learn techniques to draw realistically and develop perceptual awareness.
Members $260 • Non-Members $280
Arrangements of shapes, tones, patterns, and colors can evoke feelings and memories. Develop personal imagery, layer these images until they become patterns of shapes and tones, and redefine your compositions. A finished piece will suggest an emotion, a thought, a memory in a poetic combination of formal elements.
Prereq: PD103 or similar exp.
Members $270 • Non-Members $290
Flagstaff Farm, Oil Pastel by Faculty Artist
Fabiola Hansen
Painting & Drawing
Painting Interior Spaces
WKP75
Instructor: Robert Ross Studio 1A
Sat.-Sun. Jan. 10-11 | 10am-4pm
Skill: Intermediate-Advanced
Create colorful paintings of an interior inspired by Matisse’s rooms with a view. The studio will be decorated with colorful, patterned fabrics, with a still life near a window. Learn to capture shapes, lights and darks, colors and mood. Aim to complete one painting each day. Open to students painting in oils, acrylics, and pastels.
Prereq: PD149, PD157, PD170 or similar exp. Members $260 • Non-Members $280
Wish your painting popped from across the room? Through demonstrations, discussions, and oneon-one instruction, learn to make your paintings sing with light, depth, and movement. Gorgeous flowers and still life items will be provided for inspiration and visual excitement as we explore and learn through value, color, edges, and composition. Open to students painting in oil.
Prereq: PD103 and PD157 or similar exp. Members $315 Non-members $335
Calming Totems
WKP134
Dr. Eileen Hernández Studio 1A
Sat. Mar. 7 | 10am-2pm
Skill: All
This immersive art wellness workshop will guide you toward inner balance and rejuvenation. Discover stress reduction strategies, such as reflective practice of journaling, the restorative power of mindful breathing and stretching exercises. Create a personalized totem as a tangible symbol of grounding and mindfulness. Celebrate resilience, a nurturing force that cultivates strength and compassion.
Members $150 • Non-Members $170
WORKSHOPS
Art Journaling
WKP97
Instructor: Patricia Byron Studio 1A
Sat. Mar. 14 | 10am-4pm
Skill: All
Art Journaling is a visual diary where memories and emotions come alive onto the pages. Through the expressive use of various paint mediums, collage, and imagery, students will create a personal art journal that will uncover their heart’s story.
Members $165 • Non-Members $185
Collaborating with Watercolor WKP135
Instructor: John Carollo Studio 1B
Sun. Apr. 19 | 10am-4pm
Skill: Intermediate
The watercolor can have a mind of its own. Rather than fight with it, an artist and paint can collaborate to unlock unique atmospheric and transparency effects. Discover the surprising therapeutic results that can be achieved by letting the flow of the paint take the lead.
Prereq: PD104 or similar exp.
Members $160 • Non-Members $180
Color Theory for the Soul: The WKP122
Healing Power of
Color
in Art Studio 1B
Relief Printmaking Workshop
WPK42
Instructor: David Hunter Studio 1B
Sat.-Sun. May 30 & 31 | 10am-4pm
Skill: All
Learn linocut printing techniques. Monochromatic printing from single blocks, color printing from multiple blocks, and reduction techniques will be covered. Advantages of different printmaking papers as well as water-based inks will be discussed, demonstrated and used. Subject matter can be either figurative or abstract.
Members $285 • Non-Members $305
Gouache Painting Explorations
WKP136
Instructor: Vera Gubnitskaia Studio 1B Sat. Mar. 21 | 10am-4pm
Skill: All
The versatility of gouache appeals to artists working in various techniques and styles. It can be thinned down to an almost watercolor transparency, or laid thick like acrylic or oil to create textures. Experiment with properties of gouache, using it alone or with painting mediums and varnishes, on different surfaces, creating beautiful art pieces.
Members $175 • Non-Members $195
Instructor: Fabiola Hansen
Sun. May 17 | 10am-4pm
Skill: Intermediate
Discover basic color theory to feel comfortable using colors. Colorful art can be a tool toward enhancing physical and emotional wellness.
Members $155 • Non-Members $175
Standing Tall, Watercolor Monotype by Faculty Artist David Hunter
Japanese Garden, Acrylic by Faculty Artist Fabiola Hansen
Room with a View, Oil by Faculty Artist Robert Ross
Dreams, by Faculty Artist Patricia Byron
Ceramics
WHEEL THROWING
Beginning Wheel Throwing TD122
Instructor: Jesus Minguez 8 weeks
WINTER | Sun: 10:30am-12:30pm Studio 4A
SPRING | Mon: 6:30-8:30pm
Instructor: Belinda Glennon
WINTER & SPRING | Tues: 10am–12pm
Instructor: Jeff Rogers
WINTER & SPRING | Wed: 10am-12pm
Instructor: Delila Smalley
WINTER & SPRING | Sat: 4–6pm
Instructor: Abby Girand
WINTER & SPRING | Thurs: 7-9pm
WINTER & SPRING | Fri: 7–9pm
Instructor: Kelly Evans
WINTER & SPRING | Sun: 4-6pm
WINTER & SPRING | Sun: 7–9pm
Instructor: Tori Camera
WINTER & SPRING | Thurs: 1-3pm
Skill: Beginner
Always wanted to experience the magic of forming clay vessels on the potter’s wheel? Learn to center, open and pull up clay walls. This class may be repeated until confidence is gained.
Members $260 • Non-Members $280
Intermediate Wheel Throwing TD228
Instructor: Jesus Minguez 8 Weeks
WINTER | Mon: 6:30-8:30pm Studio 4A
SPRING | Sun: 10:30am-12:30pm
Instructor: Vadim Malkin
WINTER & SPRING | Tues: 4-6pm
WINTER & SPRING | Tues: 7-9pm
Instructor: Jeff Rogers
WINTER & SPRING | Wed: 1-3pm
Skill: Intermediate to Advanced
Now that you’re comfortable with centering and pulling short walls, let’s make more dynamic forms and work on achieving some height through bowls, cups, vases, pitchers, and anything else you can imagine. This class is ideal for anyone comfortable with centering up to an advanced level student.
Prereq: TD122 or similar exp.
Members $270 • Non-Members $290
HAND BUILDING
Hand Building Explorations TD243
Instructor: Vince Sansone 8 Weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Mon: 1:30-3:30pm Studio 4B
Skill: Intermediate
Find your own voice in clay. Use pinch, coil, and slab construction to design your own treasures. Add finishing and decorative elements to customize your own unique pieces!
Class not suitable for beginners.
Prereq: TD142, TD172 or similar exp
Members $270 • Non-Members $290
CLASSES
Hand Building Across Cultures
TD172
Instructor: Eve Wildermuth 8 Weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Mon: 6–8pm Studio 4B
Skill: All
Dive into honoring the beauty of unique clay techniques from around the world. Emphasis will be on the building processes, form structure and decoration techniques that make the culture we are focusing on unique.
Members $260 • Non-Members $280
Altered Pottery
TD243
Instructor: Belinda Glennon 8 Weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Tues: 1-3pm Studio 4A
Skill: Intermediate
Explore the potter’s wheel and create animated pots by altering thrown forms beyond round. Dart, pleat, fold and facet! Just because it’s made on a wheel doesn’t mean it has to be round.
Prereq: TD122 or similar experience.
(Class not suitable for beginners)
Members $270 • Non-Members $290
NEW Hand Building
TD326
Independent Intensive 8 Weeks
Instructor: TBA
WINTER & SPRING | Wed: 10am–12pm
Studio 4B
Skill: Advanced
This exciting and innovative course will ask students to identify a clay focused artistic goal for the session. Four separate instructors will lead one 2 week block which will include a hand building or surface decoration demonstration and goal specific feedback. This class is designed for the advanced ceramicist that wants to hone their skills and refine their voice through clay.
Prereq: TD122, TD228, TD142, and 2 additional hand building classes
Members $280 • Non-Members $300
NEW Illuminating Clay
TD149
Instructor: Belinda Glennon 6 Weeks
WINTER | Thurs: 10:30am–1pm
Skill: Beginner/Intermediate
NEW Whistling Vessels of Memory
TD153
Instructor: Marcia Selleri 8 Weeks
SPRING | Tues: 10:30am-12:30pm Studio 4B
Skill: All levels
Shape sound from clay. Explore ancient Andean forms and pre-Columbian inspiration to create vessel whistles that sing with spirit. Students sculpt interactive pieces that blend ritual, resonance, and storytelling. Each one a tactile echo of ancestral breath. Techniques include hollow-form construction, whistle construction, and surface embellishment rooted in cultural reverence and playful experimentation.
Members $260 • Non-Members $280
NEW Clay & The Garden
TD148
Instructor: Belinda Glennon 6 Weeks
SPRING | Thurs: 10:30am–1pm Studio 4B
Skill: Beginner/Intermediate
Pottery and Gardening go hand -in-hand. Let the garden influence the decoration of a serving vessel for nature’s harvest. Create a water oasis for feathered and furry backyard visitors or top off a fencepost with a nature inspired finial!
Members $245 • Non-Members $265
Hand Building Basics
TD142
Instructor: Belinda Glennon 6 Weeks
WINTER | Thurs: 6:30-8:30pm Studio 4B
SPRING | Thurs: 6:30-8:30pm
Curious about clay? Come get your hands dirty and get some answers as you experiment with basic forming methods, connections and attachments to create decorative and/or functional pottery by hand. Embellish with glaze for lasting treasures.
Members $200 • Non-Members $220
Hand Building Basics
Studio 4B
Light up your life with Candle Sticks for the table, Lanterns for the patio and more! Experiment with tarpaper templates to create imaginative forms to cut, stack and combine for charming hand built statement pieces.
Members $245 • Non-Members $265
TD142
Instructor: Sarah Johnston 8 weeks
WINTER | Sun: 10am–12pm Studio 4B
SPRING | Sun: 1–3pm
Curious about clay? Come get your hands dirty and get some answers as you experiment with basic forming methods, connections and attachments to create decorative and/or functional pottery by hand. Embellish with glaze for lasting treasures.
Members $260 • Non-Members $280
Lantern, by Faculty Artist Belinda Glennon
Whistling Vessels of Clay by Faculty Artist Marcia Selleri
Ceramics
Tile Making for Home and Garden
TD143
Instructor: Sarah Johnston 8 Weeks
WINTER | Sun: 1–3pm Studio 4B
Skill: All
Learn basic tile-making skills such as relief, mosaics, and painted wall tiles, along with the techniques of keeping your tiles flat and adhering and grouting your work. Learn to plan and implement projects for homes and gardens, i.e. backsplashes, indoor/outdoor murals, framed mirrors, wall hangings and garden stepping stones.
Members $260 • Non-Members $280
Meditation & Mud: TD144
Hand Built Vessels & Sculptures 8 Weeks
Instructor: Sarah Johnston Studio 4B
SPRING | Sun: 10am–12pm
Skill: All
How do meditation and mud help decompress and refresh? Class will begin with a short 5-minute guided meditation with clay. Experiment with hand building, stamp making, and underglaze layering techniques to create a series of vessels. Feel centered and inspired, ready to greet a new week.
Members $260 • Non-Members $280
Hand Building with Style TD245
Instructor: Missy Kimsey-Hickman 8 Weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Fri: 10am - 12pm Studio 4B
Skill: Intermediate
Develop your own style of hand building and glazing techniques. Explore individual style with a preconceived idea or based on a class demonstration. Push the boundaries of design and function of utilitarian pottery. Learn to experiment with glazes and glaze techniques.
Prereq: TD142 or similar exp. (Class not suitable for beginners).
Members $270 • Non-Members $290
Evening Pottery Throwdown TD324
Instructor: Jeff Rogers 8 Weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Wed: 7–9pm Studio 4A
Skill: Advanced
A more informal, larger group guided independent study time with a focus on fun and togetherness, space to stretch out ideas and projects with instructor and community support. Come with goals, ideas and a joyful heart, ready for learning, sharing, music and some laughs.
Prereq: TD122, TD135 or similar exp. (Class not suitable for beginners).
Members $280 • Non-Members $300
NEW Decorative Clay for TD150 the Home-Kitchen Edition 8 Weeks
Instructor: Kelly Evans Studio 4B
WINTER | Tues: 7–9pm
Skill: Beginning to Intermediate
Create functional hand built items for your kitchen. Explore your own style including the design and decoration of each piece while learning the fundamentals of ceramic hand building. Possible projects may include oil cruets, butter dishes, drinkware, and storage jars.
Members $260 • Non-Members $280
CLASSES
NEWDecorative Clay for the Home- TD151 Plant and Garden Edition 8 Weeks
Instructor: Kelly Evans Studio 4B
SPRING | Tues: 7–9pm
Skill: Beginning to Intermediate
Create functional hand built items for your garden. Explore your style including the design and decoration of each piece while learning the fundamentals of ceramic hand building. Possible projects may include planters, watering cans, plant stakes, and bird feeders.
Members $260 • Non-Members $280
NEW Creative Coil Building TD152
Instructor: Mads Ludvigsen 8 Weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Sun: 7–9pm Studio 4B
Skill: All levels
Discover the ancient technique of coil building. Build forms that are functional and creative at the same time. Create simple shapes and advance to taller pieces. This class offers a fun and challenging experience that encourages experimentation and creativity.
Members $260 • Non-Members $280
Crafting Melodies TD199
Instructor: Marcia Selleri 8 Weeks
WINTER | Tues: 10:30am-12:30pm Studio 4B
Skill: All levels
Discover the enchanting world of ceramic musical instruments. Learn the art of crafting wind instruments, focusing on the creation of the Ocarina. Shape and tune Ocarinas, and design and transform an animal figure into a functional musical instrument. Combine the joy of music with the magic of clay, offering a unique opportunity to explore both artistic and musical expression.
Learn how to throw clay on the wheel with the guidance of one of our instructors. Create and choose the glaze color for your artwork. Pieces will be available for pick up after clear glazing and kiln firing.
Members $65 • Non-Members $85
NEW Eye Love You WKT66 Wall Hanging Workshop Studio 4B
Instructor: Sarah Johnston
Fri. Jan. 16 | 7-9pm
Create a one of a kind Valentine’s Day wall hanging. Decorate and paint your tiles. Pieces will be available for pickup after glazing and kiln firing.
Members $65 • Non-Members $85
NEW Beverage Carafe Workshop WKT68
Instructor: Sarah Johnston Studio 4B
Fri. May 1, | 7-9pm
Create a beautiful beverage carafe to chill your favorite cold drink on those long summer nights. Decorate your carafe with stamps and textures and choose the glaze color. Pieces will be available for pickup after glazing and kiln firing.
Members $65 • Non-Members $85
NEW Make Your Own Flower Vase WKT67
Instructor: Eve Wildermuth Studio 4B
Fri. Feb. 27 | 6-8pm
Are you looking for a creative night out with friends? Join us for an evening of fun and creativity as we hand build and decorate a ceramic vase just perfect for a fresh bouquet of flowers.
Members $65 • Non-Members $85
Creative Coil Building, by Faculty Artist Mads Ludvigsen
Green Slab Vase by Faculty Artist Eve Wildermuth
Ceramics by Faculty Artist Delila Smalley
Sculpture
Ancient Goddesses in Clay
SC238
Instructor: Missy Kimsey-Hickman 8 Weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Tues: 1:30-3:30pm Studio 6A
Skill: Intermediate-Advanced
Sculpt your own masks and figurines in clay. Learn to enhance the aesthetic and structural qualities. Students will be given the option of using stains and glazes.
Members $285 • Non-Members $305
Totems – Exploration
SC192 of Ideas and Process 8 Weeks
Instructor: Missy Kimsey-Hickman Studio 6A
WINTER & SPRING | Tues: 10am–12pm
Skill: All
Students will design and build clay totems two to five feet tall. The designs will combine symbols, animals, and personal imagery to tell a story. Use of clay armatures, slab construction, and mold making techniques will be explored. Introduction to presentation and installation.
Members $260 • Non-Members $280
Sculpture I
SC124
Instructor: David Cumbie 8 Weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Thurs: 10am–12pm Studio 6A
WINTER & SPRING | Thurs: 7–9pm
Skill: Beginner
Work in clay to create face masks, heads, and figures to be fired in the kiln. Mold-making and casting will be demonstrated as part of the session.
Members $260 • Non-Members $280
Gargoyles in Clay
SC237
Instructor: David Cumbie 8 weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Mon. 10am–12pm Studio 6A
Skill: All
Contribute your own personal Gargoyle to the long history that has embellished architecture for thousands of years. Work on modeling heads and faces for interior and exterior display. Create variations on historical works or create your own vision in terracotta clay or stoneware. The works will be fired and colored surface treatments will be suggested and demonstrated.
Members $270 • Non-Members $290
Continuing Sculpture
Instructor: David Cumbie
WINTER & SPRING | Wed: 7-9
Studies
WINTER & SPRING | Fri: 10am–12pm
WINTER & SPRING | Fri: 1–3pm
Skill: Intermediate & Advanced
SC225
8 Weeks
Studio 6A
Intermediate and advanced students are assisted with ideas related to their personal projects. Problem-solving and discovering new materials and techniques will be a part of each class. Bronze casting and welding will be offered with the approval of the instructor. Students are responsible for materials related to special projects. Students must discuss with instructor cost of materials for their project.
Prereq: SC124
Members $275 • Non-Members $295
Introduction to Welding
Instructor: David Cumbie
WINTER | Wed: 10am–12pm
Skill: All
SC226
8 Weeks
Foundry
Create whimsical figures and abstract welded sculptures. Learn basic cutting and arc welding techniques using found objects and mild steel. Students are encouraged to bring objects for their compositions. Materials included.
Members $360 • Non-Members $380
Sculpting the Human Head
Instructor: David Cumbie
SPRING | Wed: 10am-12pm
Skill: All
SC128
8 Weeks
Studio 6A
Professional sculptor David Cumbie guides students as they create life-size busts. Students learn techniques for capturing accurate proportions of the head and a variety of facial features.
Members $260 • Non-Members $280
NEW Hand Molds of Friends WKS49 and Loved Ones Studio 6A
Instructor: David Cumbie
Sat.-Sun, Feb. 7-8 | 1–5pm
Skill: All
Create a personalized time piece with a friend or loved for special occasions: Valentine’s Day, Christmas, or gifts for loved ones and friends. Make compositions in plaster, such as hands holding objects, shaking hands with a friend, holding hands, or making gestures. Tuition covers 2 adults making one piece of art. Single adults are also welcome. All materials are included.
In this demo of small metal projects, observe a blacksmithing process. Learn about the tools, the techniques, and the applications of metal working as an art form and as a craft. Be inspired to try blacksmithing as a sculpture in a future class.
Members $35 • Non-Members $35
Bronze Casting Workshop WKS05
Instructor: David Cumbie Studio 6A Sat.–Sun. Apr. 11–12 | 10am–4pm
Bronze pour date TBA at Workshop
Skill: All
An introduction to the creation of wax sculptures. Once the sculptures are made, students prepare them with gates and sprues for the mold-making process. Sculptures are coated with state-of-theart ceramic shell, then the wax will be burned out, and the molten bronze poured into the molds. Cost includes five pounds of bronze per student. Students are responsible for the polishing and coloring of final castings.
Members $385 • Non-Members $405
Hand Molds, Clay by Faculty Artist David Cumbie
Introduction to Welding by Faculty Artist David Cumbie
Sculpture
Techniques in Mold Making WKS13
Instructor: David Cumbie Studio 6A
Sat-Sun, Apr. 18-19 | 10am-4pm
Skill: All
Build a mold from and make copies of your existing or new artwork. Rubber latex, silicon, and plaster molds will be used to duplicate your work in hydro stone, cement, and casting plastics or to make wax copies for bronze casting. Most materials are included in the class cost. Students who make silicon molds will need to purchase mold making kits. Contact the instructor for specific details concerning personal projects.
Members $290 • Non-Members $310
Sculpting
the Human Head WKS10
Instructor: David Cumbie Studio 6A
Sat-Sun, Mar. 21-22 | 10am to 4pm
Skill: All
Professional sculptor David Cumbie guides students as they create life-size busts. Learn techniques for capturing accurate proportions of the head and a variety of facial features.
Members $290 • Non-Members $310
Sculptures From Foam to Stone
WKS43
Instructor: Shaun Cook Foundry
Sat–Sun., Jan.31-Feb. 1 | 10am–4pm
Skill: All
Create large sculptures for your house and garden with affordable materials such as styrofoam, wood, or found objects. Build stunning, stone-like objects without the weight and cost of real stone. Carve lightweight styrofoam into custom abstract, architectural, or organic forms. Coat them with a durable concrete finish that mimics the look and feel of stone.
Members $265• Non-Members $285
Creative Metal Casting WKS46
Techniques in Aluminum Studio 6A
Instructor: Shaun Cook
Sat.–Sun. Feb.28-Mar.1 | 10am–4pm
Skill: All
Cast aluminum using experimental techniques. Try alternative model making resources to create small aluminum sculptures with materials that can be burned: plastics, wax, shells, cardboard, wood, etc. Sand casting will also be demonstrated using styrofoam shapes. Metal pour date will be announced at the workshop
Members $360 • Non–members $380
Welding Workshops WKS16
Instructor: David Cumbie Foundry
Skill: All
Design small sculptures over a weekend. Practice cutting and basic welding techniques while creating artwork from found objects. Personal projects should be discussed with the instructor in advance.
Figures and Faces
Sat-Sun, Jan. 24-25 | 10am–4pm
Create whimsical figures and faces from found objects made of steel. Students are encouraged to bring in objects to include in their compositions. All metal objects must be sensitive to a magnet. Free materials will be available during the workshop.
Sculptures in Motion
Sat-Sun, Mar. 14-15 | 10am-4pm
Create a kinetic sculpture from found objects. Design artwork that hangs from the ceiling and sculptures that are mounted on stands for the yard. Fishing swivels, bearings, hinges, wheels and other forms will be used to make art move with the wind. Materials will be supplied but students are welcome to bring their own parts.
Wall Sculptures for the Garden and Home
Sat–Sun, Apr. 25-26 | 10am–4pm
Create designs for your garden wall or living room area. This is an opportunity to make site specific art pieces to enhance your environment. Bring in found objects to embellish your compositions while attaching the forms to an armature for mounting to a wall. Many materials will be made available for students at the workshop.
Members $355 • Non-Members $375
Photography CLASSES
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Digital Photography I PH147
Instructor: Charles Hodges 8 Weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Fri: 10am–12pm Studio 3
Instructor: Jon Manchester
WINTER & SPRING | Tues: 7–9pm
Skill: Beginner
Build a strong foundation for your photography and make better images by understanding exposure, metering, focus, file formats, depth of field and basic composition. Image reviews reinforce camera systems such as shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and their artistic impact on the final photograph. Single lens reflex or mirrorless cameras are recommended.
Members $255 • Non-Members $275
Digital Photography II
PH292
Instructor: Charles Hodges 8 Weeks
WINTER | Tues: 7–9pm Studio 3
SPRING | Thurs: 10am–12pm
Skill: Intermediate
More deeply explore composition, lighting, lenses and flash photography. A field trip on the 5th Saturday will further develop skills. Demonstrations on basic image processing and printing techniques. Prereq: PH147 or similar exp. Members $265 • Non-Members $285
iPhone Photography PH180
Instructor: Jon Manchester 4 Weeks
SPRING | Wed: 7–9pm Heritage Center
Skill: Beginner
In this 4-week course, learn to use the iPhone camera to achieve amazing results. Explore various iPhone camera photography modes and useful camera and image processing apps. There will be interactive demonstrations and image reviews.
Members $145 • Non-Members $165
Photoshop & Lightroom PH258
Instructor: Jon Manchester 8 Weeks
WINTER | Wed: 7–9pm Studio 3 and Zoom
Skill: Intermediate
In this hybrid class, learn the fundamentals of image processing with today’s most popular image processing tools and image enhancement techniques. Learn a step-by-step workflow that combines the best features of Lightroom, Photoshop and Epson inkjet printers to create expressive and aesthetically pleasing photographs. Prereq: PH147 or similar exp.
Members $270 • Non-Members $290
Foam to Stone Sculpture by Shaun Cook
Fairchild Pond, by Faculty Artist Charles Hodges
Photography
FILM PHOTOGRAPHY
Black-and-White Film I:
Introduction to the Darkroom PH168
Instructor: John Baker 8 Weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Mon: 7–9pm Studio 5
Instructor: Jon Manchester
WINTER | Wed: 10am-12pm
Skill: Beginner
Explore the timeless beauty of traditional, filmbased black-and-white photography, including image selection, exposure and processing your own film and prints in Crealdé’s wet darkroom. Covered will be basic camera controls and formats, film types including hands-on field trips, weekly assignments and print reviews. Lab fee included and a limited number of free loaner cameras. Basic understanding of 35mm camera controls and functions preferred.
Members $280 • Non-Members $300
Black and White Film II: Fine PH239
Tuning Your Film & Printing Skills 8 Weeks
Instructor: Jon Manchester Studio 5
WINTER | Thurs: 7–9pm
Skill: Intermediate
Sharpen your black-and-white vision of the world surrounding you. Learn more about grain and contrast control, film speed manipulation and the relationship between camera exposure, film development and final print. Course includes darkroom demonstrations, print reviews, and a night photography field trip. Lab fee included and a limited number of loaner cameras.
Prereq: PH168 or similar exp.
Members $290 • Non-Members $310
Large Format Photography PH248
Instructor: Jon Manchester 8 Weeks
SPRING | Thurs: 7–9pm
Skill: Advanced
Studio 5
This course is designed for students considering work with the 4x5 format camera, using sheet film. Information will be presented on how to buy a 4x5 camera, image management, development and printing large format negatives. Gain a basic understanding of the view camera’s movements as a creative tool with artistic applications. Includes an overview of the Zone System method for exposure and processing.
Prereq: PH168 or similar exp.
Members $290 • Non-Members $310
Learning from the PH295 Masters of Photography 8 Weeks
Instructor: John Baker Studio 5
SPRING | Tues: 7–9pm
Skill: Beginner/Intermediate
An introduction and review of a select group of timeless, traditional film photographers, whose work spans the 20th Century. Study the unique characteristics of these artists’ work, their contributions to the photographic medium, and be encouraged to let the masters work inspire and influence your photography. Specific assignments and supervised darkroom sessions allow participants to prepare a new body of work.
Prereq: PH168 or similar exp.
Members $290 • Non-Members $310
CLASSES
Architectural Photography PH296 in Black and White 8 Weeks
Instructor: John Baker
WINTER | Tues: 7–9pm
Skill: Intermediate
Studio 5
Using Central Florida’s landscape to find and photograph historical treasures and icons, learn about potential captures of the structural environment around us. Residential to commercial, monumental to historic, discuss prospective subject matter to ignite your interests. Covered are image composition, landmarks for potential interior or exterior captures, and related techniques. Included are individual assignments and weekend field trips.
Prereq: PH147 or similar exp.
Members $290 • Non-Members $310
CREALDÉ DIGITAL LAB & DARKROOM
Open to Crealdé photography students only. An active Crealdé membership is required.
Crealdé Darkroom Rental: $250/8-week session
Digital Printing Lab and Finishing Area: No charge
Unmonitored Hours
M-Th: 9am–4pm • F: 9am–1pm
Monitored Hours W: 6–9pm • Sat: 1–5pm
WORKSHOPS
A Walk Across Winter Park WKPH92
Instructor: Peter Schreyer
Sat. Jan 24 | 9am–3pm Kraft Azalea Gardens
Tues. Jan 27 | 5–6:30pm Photo Review Studio 3
Skill: Beginner
Slow down, go for a leisurely photo-walk and train your eye to witness and capture the beauty in everyday places. Practice nature, street, architectural and interior photography in the historic city of Winter Park. The instructor will demonstrate techniques and composition while leading students to his favorite photographic locations. Open to film and digital photographers. Prereq: PH147 or PH168 or similar exp.
Members $170 • Non-Members $190
Compositional Skills WKPH107 in Photography
Instructor: Milton Heiberg
Wed. Mar 4 | 7-9pm: Intro Zoom Session
Sat. Mar 7 | 9am-12pm: On-location TBA Wed. Mar 11 | 7-9pm: Zoom Show & Tell
Skill: Beginner
Learn to balance subject matter as forms within a frame to hold the viewers’ attention. In the field, start with creating a landscape composition to practice controlling the placement of subjects, supporting forms, and shapes and sizes so that everything works together. These principles may be applied to all photography such as sports, action, portraits, and still life.
Members $150 • Non-Members $170
NEW How to Assemble WKPH109 a Fine Art Portfolio Studio 5
Instructor: Peter Schreyer
Fri. Jan 23 | 7–9pm Sun. Jan 25 | 1–5pm
Skill: Intermediate to Advanced
At a certain point in every photographer’s development, there is a need to evaluate your goals and direction, review your best work and assemble a printed and matted portfolio of your favorite images - ready to show anywhere! Walk through the entire process including a personalized portfolio review and discussion for each participant.
Members $145 • Non-Members $165
The Art of Painting
WKPH108 with
Light
Instructor: Charles Hodges
Fri. Feb. 13 & 20 | 7–9pm
Skill: Beginner
Studio 3
Learn the process of creating dynamic images using various light sources to paint light onto images of objects and/or people. Included are hands-on demonstrations and in-depth instruction on light painting. Students need a digital camera with manual setting and the ability to shoot at an extended shutter speed of over 15 seconds, plus a tripod for the first day.
Members $90 • Non-Members $110
DicksonBridge, by Faculty Artist Milton Heiberg
Peter Schreyer, Faculty Artist
Young Artists
AGES 4–9
Mini Matisses (Ages 4–6) YAP108
Instructor: Patricia Byron 6 Weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Sat: 11am–12pm Studio 1B
Young artists explore the exciting world of artmaking with hands-on lessons in acrylic, watercolor, drawing, and collage, and express themselves in a creative, supportive environment.
Members $135 • Non-Members $155
Pick Up The Palette! (Ages 5–9) YAP115
Instructor: Julie Nieves 6 Weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Sat: 10–11am Studio 7
Use animals as inspiration and explore the fundamentals of art! Projects expose young artists to an array of materials and art concepts while encouraging self-expression as they draw, paint, and experiment.
Members $135 • Non-Members $155
Flying Friends (Ages 5–8) YAP102
Instructor: TBD 6 Weeks
WINTER | Sat: 9–10am Studio 4B
Butterflies flit, bats soar and birds fly! Create your own flying favorites from clay and take them home as pets. No cages necessary.
Members $135 • Non-Members $155
Gnomes in the Garden (Ages 5–8) YAP102
Instructor: TBD 6 Weeks
SPRING| Sat: 9–10am Studio 4B
This spring dig into some clay and create some garden treasures. Make a gnome to stand sentry, a vase for flowers and more. Let’s get our hands dirty with clay!
Members $135 • Non-Members $155
Pint-Size Picassos (Ages 5–8) YAP101
Instructor: Patricia Byron 6 Weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Sat: 9–10am Studio 1B
Aspiring artists will discover drawing and painting techniques in various mediums including acrylic, pastel, watercolor, and collage and develop their creativity and artistic skills in a nurturing environment.
Members $135 • Non-Members $155
AGES 8-12
Cartoon Toys and Stop YAP205
Motion Animation (Ages 8–12) 6 Weeks
Instructor: Ken Foster Heritage Center
WINTER & SPRING | Sat: 9–10:30am
Create two-dimensional cartoon characters in a variety of styles using pencils and markers. Then bring your characters to life as posable three-dimensional sculptures. Work with your production team and director to create set designs for your toys then use cameras and technology to make stop motion movies.
Members $155 • Non-Members $175
Painting & Drawing I (Ages 8-12) YAP202
Instructor: Wendy Zlamal 6 Weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Wed: 4–5:30pm Studio 1A
Fabiola Hansen
WINTER & SPRING | Sat: 9–10:30am
See the world through an artist’s eyes. Working with various painting and drawing materials, explore your creative potential. Use technical drawing and painting fundamentals to produce beautiful artwork.
Members $155 • Non-Members $175
Art of the Masters
Brush to Canvas (Ages 8-12) YAP209
Instructor: Anita Cohen
6 Weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Sat:11am–12:30pm Studio 1A
Explore painting and drawing with watercolor, oil pastel, and acrylic while creating vibrant scenes of animals, landscapes, and more. Each week, engaging lessons will help you develop lasting artistic skills and bring your ideas to life.
Members $155 • Non-Members $175
Things with Clay Wings (Ages 8 – 12) YAP204
Instructor: TBD
6 Weeks
WINTER | Sat: 10:30–12pm Studio 4B
YAP226 with a Twist (Ages 8-12)
Instructor: Fabiola Hansen
WINTER & SPRING | Sat: 11:30am-1pm
6 Weeks
Studio 7
Learn to paint and draw with inspiration from Michelangelo, Picasso, Van Gogh, and other great art masters. Add your own creative twist with materials like oil pastel, acrylic, watercolor, charcoal, and more.
Members $155 • Non-Members $175
Sculpting Wild Cats (Ages 8-12)
YAP227
Instructor: Fabiola Hansen 6 Weeks
WINTER | Mon: 4:30-6:00pm Studio 7
This introduction to sculpture will combine paper, paint, clay, and recycled materials to make life-like three-dimensional tigers, panthers, lions, and the common house cat.
Members $155 • Non-Members $175
Fun with Film (Ages 8-12)
Instructor: Don Kratt
WINTER & SPRING | Sat: 9–10:30am
YAP217
6 Weeks
Studio 5
Before digital photography, there was film. Take pictures using 35mm cameras and black-andwhite film, and print photos in the darkroom. A little science, a touch of chemistry, and your photo is art! Film cameras are provided.
Members $155 • Non-Members $175
Soar into the new year with winged clay creations. Bees, birds, bats and butterflies all have busy wings. Let’s explore how to depict these fluttery fellows with clay.
Members $155 • Non-Members $175
Garden Treasures (Ages 8 – 12) YAP204
Instructor: TBD
6 Weeks
SPRING | Sat: 10:30–12pm Studio 4B
Celebrate the wonders of Spring! Create nature inspired pottery and whimsical art to enchant your garden. It’s a gnome! Can you dig it?
Members $155 • Non-Members $175
AGES 10-14
Intermediate Painting YAP228 and Drawing (Ages 10-14) 6 Weeks
Instructor: Julie Nieves Studio 7
WINTER & SPRING | Sat: 1:30–3pm
Embark on a colorful adventure where your creativity and imagination know no bounds. Dive deeper into your painting and drawing skills, exploring new materials - charcoal, soft pastel, watercolor, acrylic, and collage. Unleash your inner artist!
Prereq: YAP202, YAP209, or YAP226, or similar exp.
Members $155 • Non-Members $175
Wheel Throwing & More (Ages 10-14) YAP208
Instructor: Tori Camera 6 Weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Thurs: 4:30-6pm Studio 4A
Experience the magic of the potter’s wheel as you create clay forms, then combine and embellish them with hand-building to create decorative sculptures or functional ware. Pottery is more than just a pretty vase!
Members $155 • Non-Members $175
Young Artists
CLASSES
HOMESCHOOL CLASSES
Art of Many Cultures (Ages 4-7) YAP224
Instructor: TBD 6 Weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Mon: 10:30-11:30am Studio 7
Learn what inspired master artists in many cultures, then create artwork using your own inspiration. Explore the world through the arts!
Members $135 • Non-Members $155
Clay for Homeschool (Ages 8-12) YAP225
Instructor: Emma Pittelman 6 Weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Wed: 10:30am-12pm Studio 7
Come play in the mud! Use your hands to squish, pinch, pat and roll clay into a personal creation. We will experiment with sculptural and functional clay forms, fired and glazed for permanence.
Members $155 • Non-Members $175
NEW The Fine Art YAP116 of Storytelling (Ages 4-7) 6 Weeks
Instructor: Ken Foster Studio 7
WINTER | Thurs: 10:30-11:30am
Explore literacy and storytelling through children’s picture books while creating unique multimedia art in the style of some of the greatest and most popular children’s picture book illustrators.
Members $135 • Non-Members $155
NEW Art through Storytelling YAP117 & Folktales (Ages 8-12) 6 Weeks
Instructor: Ken Foster Studio 7
WINTER | Fri: 10:30-11:30am
Explore the art of storytelling through fairy tales and folklore from around the world while creating unique art and telling your own stories through paintings and drawings.
Young Adults
CLASSES
AGES 13-17
Analog Film
PHY153
Adventure for Teens (Ages 13 – 17) 6 Weeks
Instructor: Don Kratt
WINTER & SPRING | Sat:11–1pm
Studio 5
Learn to shoot on manual 35mm cameras with black-and-white film, develop your negatives, and print photos in the darkroom using chemistry. Film cameras are provided.
Members $185 • Non-Members $205
Sculpting Big for Teens (Ages 13-17)
TDY126
Instructor: Missy Kimsey-Hickman 6 Weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Wed: 4-6pm
Studio 6
Sculpt large figures in the form of human heads, animals, cartoon figures, or original imaginative creations. Learn techniques for sculpting using an armature and sculpting tools. The sculptures will demonstrate animation, texture, and movement.
Members $205 • Non-Members $225
Creative Watercolor
Figure Drawing for Teens (Ages 13-17) PDY102
Instructor: Fabiola Hansen 6 Weeks
WINTER | Sat: 1:30–3:30pm Studio 1A
The class will challenge participants with new drawing techniques using charcoal and soft pastel. Students will work on anatomy, gesture, line, proportion, composition, and tone, working with a model. Repeated sessions are encouraged to expand skills and build a portfolio.
Members $210 • Non-Members $230
Mixed Media & PDY125
Experimental Art (Ages 13-17) 6 Weeks
Instructor: Anita Cohen Studio 7
SPRING | Wed: 4:30–6:30pm
Go beyond the basics and discover the expressive potential of acrylic, pastel, and more. Through layering, blending, and unconventional approaches, create one-of-a-kind masterpieces that showcase your unique artistic voice.
Members $185 • Non-Members $205
Members $155 • Non-Members $175
PDY104 for Teens (Ages 13-17)
Instructors: Fabiola Hansen
WINTER | Wed: 4:30–6:30pm
6 Weeks
Studio 7
Explore essential elements of watercolor painting. Through instructor demonstrations of dynamic watercolor techniques and lots of painting time young adults develop skills and confidence.
Members $185 • Non-Members $205
Drawing Intensive (Ages 13-17)
PDY107
Instructor: Fabiola Hansen 6 Weeks
SPRING | Sat: 1:30–3:30pm
Hand Built Pottery for Teens (Ages 13-17) TDY165
Instructor: Belinda Glennon 6 Weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Tues: 4:30–6:30pm Studio 7
Join the makers movement! Combine hand building methods to manipulate clay into three dimensions for sculptural or functional art. Is it a tiger or a teapot? Or a tiger teapot? Experiment with underglaze, sgrafitto, slips, and glazes for compelling surface decoration.
Members $185 • Non-Members $205
Advanced Wheel for Teens (Ages 13-17) TDY128
Instructor: Belinda Glennon 6 Weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Wed: 4–6pm Studio 4A
Expand your skills on the potters’ wheel as you stretch and manipulate the clay to alter forms and create lids, spouts, and more. Create your own pottery collection to give and to treasure. Prerequisite: YAP208 or similar wheel experience Members $185 • Non-Members $205
Studio 1A
Explore drawing techniques using charcoal, pencil, and pastel. Improve your technique, composition, and understanding of perspective and anatomy. Each class will present challenging concepts, still life, and may include a model. Repeated sessions are encouraged to expand skills and build a portfolio.
Members $210 • Non-Members $230
Digital Remix: Photoshop Lab (Ages 13-17) PHY148 Instructor: Caryn Kuhn
WINTER | Wed: 4–6pm
6 Weeks
Studio 5
Get hands-on with Photoshop and discover how to remix your photos into something completely new! Play with filters, textures, and digital effects to create artwork that’s bold, expressive, and all your own.
Members $185 • Non-Members $205
In Winter Garden at the Jessie Brock Community Center
Winter Garden Residents Receive Crealdé Member Discounts! First-time students: To receive your Resident Member discount, call the Crealdé main office at 407-671-1886 before registering.
NOTE TO PARENTS: In order to encourage free, creative expression and peer interaction in the class, parents are asked to wait outside the classroom. All of our Youth Instructors are professional artists and have been fingerprinted and background checked per Department of Children and Families. With parental permission and a signed waiver, self-motivated young adults ages 16–17 are welcome to enroll in adult classes.
ADULT
NEW Clay Foundations WG/TD188 and Exploration 8 Weeks
Instructor: Tori Camera
WINTER & SPRING | Tues: 12:30-2:30pm
WINTER & SPRING | Tues: 6-8pm
Skill: All levels
Discover the fundamentals and hone your skills through wheel throwing, hand building, and surface design in a supportive studio setting. Each session offers guided practice with room to experiment, whether it’s your first time touching clay or you’re refining long-practiced techniques. Create functional pottery that reflects your unique style, from everyday vessels to expressive, decorative forms.
Members/WG Residents $260 • Non-Members $280
Drawing I WG/PD103
Instructor: Joseph Mattus 8 Weeks
WINTER | Mon. 3-5pm
Skill: Beginner
Develop skills for measuring proportions and angles, drawing tones to show light and volume, perspective, and composition. The goal is to learn techniques to draw realistically and develop perceptual awareness.
Members/WG Residents $260 • Non-Members $280
Drawing II WG/PD249
Expanding Your Skills 8 Weeks
Instructor: Joseph Mattus
SPRING | Mon. 3-5pm
Skill: Intermediate
By breaking down the process of art making into manageable steps, we produce more developed work and gain new insight into our artistic growth. Bring an object or photo to work from and use graphite, charcoal, or colored pencils.
Prereq: PD103 or similar exp.
Members/WG Residents $270 • Non-Members $290
Intro to Oil Painting WG/PD119
Instructor: Cathy Hempel 8 Weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Wed. 6-8pm
Skill: Beginner to Intermediate
Learn basic techniques used in a representational oil painting by developing skills of observing, rendering, color matching, and applying paint through practice. Demos and discussions will emphasize the importance of composition, shapes, edges, brushwork, and ways to manipulate value and intensity of color.
Members/WG Residents $260 • Non-Members $280
Intro to Painting and Drawing WG/PD102
Instructor: Cathy Hempel 8 Weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Thurs. 6-8pm
Skill: Beginner to Intermediate
Explore the fundamentals of drawing and painting. Sample various drawing and painting techniques using different media, including watercolors, acrylics, and oils. Most supplies are included.
Members/WG Residents $270 • Non-Members $290
Watercolor WG/PD104
Instructor: Mary Ellen Carrier 8 Weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Mon. 6-8pm
Skill: All
Ready to dive into watercolor painting? Discover a range of fun and effective techniques to create stunning, colorful works of art. Watch your paintings come alive with vibrant color and creativity! Intermediate students may choose to work on individual projects with instructor support.
Members/WG Residents $260 • Non-Members $280
YOUTH
Pint-size Picassos (Ages 4–8) WG/YAP101
Instructor: Mike Goodge 6 Weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Sat: 11am–12pm
Explore the many ways to make art using pastel, paint, and other materials. A fun introductory experience for emerging artists.
Members/WG Residents $135 • Non-Members $155
Painting & Drawing I (Ages 8–12) WG/YAP202
Instructor: Mike Goodge 6 Weeks
WINTER & SPRING | Sat: 9–10:30am
Learn the fundamentals of artmaking and discover how to see as an artist. Create with a variety of painting and drawing media and explore new techniques to enhance your artistic skills.
Members/WG Residents $155 • Non-Members $175
Create & Express: WG/YAP202
Teen Art Studio (Ages 11–16) 6 Weeks
Instructor: Mike Goodge
WINTER | Wed: 3:30–5pm
Explore your creative potential through acrylic, watercolor, charcoal, and pastel on canvas and paper. Experiment with painting and drawing techniques, composition, and color theory. Say it with art!
Members/WG Residents $185 • Non-Members $205
Wheel Throwing & More
WG/YAP208 (Ages 10-14) 6 Weeks
Instructor: Tori Camera
WINTER | Tues: 3:30-5pm
Experience the magic of the potter’s wheel as you create clay forms, then combine and embellish them with hand-building to create decorative sculptures or functional ware. Pottery, it is more than just a pretty vase!
Members/WG Residents $155 • Non-Members $175
Creating with Clay (Ages 8-13) WG/YAP204
Instructor: Tori Camera 6 Weeks
SPRING | Tues: 3:30–5pm
Use hand building techniques to craft imaginative pieces, from nature-inspired sculptures to whimsical keepsakes. Finish with colorful glaze before firing to transform your creations into lasting treasures. Wheel throwing is not included. Members/WG Residents $155 • Non-Members $175
Purple Adirondack, oil by Faculty Artist Cathy Hempel
Charcoal on Paper by Faculty Artist Joseph Mattus
Program Guide
Program Guide
Join us and support our mission founded on the idea that art is for everyone, and everyone has a story worth telling. Your membership helps us serve our shared community — not only by keeping classes and workshops affordable, but also supporting scholarships, free educational exhibitions, public art and outreach programs for special populations.
It is easy to join! Individual membership is only $40 per year, or $65 for an entire household! Membership levels at $100 and above earn additional benefits. You can join at crealde.org or call our office at 407.671.1886. Your membership benefits begin immediately, and you can become a member anytime, even if you are not taking a class.
Thank you for supporting the arts in Central Florida — it is a great thing to do!
