Creating with Clay! Indulge in the messy fun of pinching, pulling, and pushing clay in a six-week ceramic class. Offered twice a year, this class is perfect for students who want to use clay for the first time or work with the material more! With an "open studio" feel, students will improve their skills with clay while fostering their own creativity in creating one-of-a-kind ceramic works. Students can expect to leave with 2-3 fully fired and glazed ceramic pieces that can last a lifetime! Open to grades 2-5. *Note: No transport provided for this class for students not enrolled in RHES or Carver ASP. Students must be dropped off and picked up by parents.

Little Hands, Big Art! In this creative class, young artists will explore a variety of art materials while making cute keepsakes to treasure. Children will try out different mediums in a fun, age-appropriate way, encouraging imagination, hands-on discovery, and a love of art. Open to grades PK-1.

Watercolor Animation Studio (Middle/High School) In this course students will learn the basics of working with watercolors and creating watercolor paintings of anime and animation characters from local artist Paul Downs. Each weekly one-hour class will build on the previous week’s lesson and introduce different tools and techniques in the creation of a 6x9 watercolor painting. The class will learn the fundamentals of how to paint with watercolors, how to use additional tools in their creation, and how to finish and display watercolor art. See examples of Paul's work below for a few of the animation subjects that will be in the first session. Subsequent sessions will feature other animation subjects.

Fall Into Art: A Watercolor Adventure for Kids! Calling all young artists in grades K–5! Join us for an 6-week watercolor class where creativity meets the magic of autumn. Each week, your child will explore fun, fall-inspired projects—from colorful leaves and pumpkin patches to forest animals and cozy barns—all while learning brush control, color mixing, layering, and texture in a playful, supportive environment. No experience needed – just imagination and a love for art!What’s included: All supplies, step-by-step instruction, and take-home masterpieces every week! Bloom & Brush: Spring Watercolors for Kids Celebrate spring through color, creativity, and carefree painting! In this engaging watercolor course, young artists will explore painting techniques while creating cheerful, spring-inspired artwork. Students will learn brush control, color mixing, layering, and texture — all while building confidence and channeling their inner creativity. No experience needed – just imagination and a love for art! What’s included: All supplies, step-by-step instruction, and take-home masterpieces every week!