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Multimedia

Discover our upcoming multimedia classes + workshops

Create with VisArts

VisArts offers multimedia classes and workshops for all abilities and experience levels. Students can work with a variety of media, such as oil and acrylic paints, watercolors, pastels, pencils, charcoal, fiber, wood, paper, found objects, and more.

Instructors teach the basics as well as advanced techniques and styles. See our list of upcoming multimedia classes below.

All Upcoming Multimedia Classes

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Upcoming Classes Calendar

Introduction to Linocut Printing

September 6 - October 25, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$360

Instructors:
Kate Lanxner,

Venue:
Classroom 3

Ready to turn your ideas into stunning prints?  By the end of this course, you’ll be creating unique designs perfect for notecards, postcards, recipe card […]
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Oil Pastel Techniques

September 8 - October 27, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Kate Lanxner,

Venue:
Executive Conference Suite

If you’re ready to explore the beautiful techniques of oil pastels, you’re in excellent company—Picasso himself worked with the renowned Sennelier company in Paris to […]
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Accessible Arts: Multimedia

September 9 - October 28, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$152

Instructors:
Hiral Joshi,

Venue:
156 Gibbs

VisArts’ Accessible Arts classes offer inclusive instruction for students with disabilities, with lessons designed to support a wide range of needs.  The classes create a […]
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Collage on Canvas

September 9 - October 14, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Barbara Rose,

Venue:
Classroom 3

In this dynamic class, you’ll explore bricolage—an expressive art-making technique that combines both two-dimensional and three-dimensional elements to create richly layered, personal works of art. […]
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Accessible Arts: Multimedia

September 10 - October 29, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$152 (Sold Out)

Instructors:
Kim Swanner,

Venue:
Classroom 4

VisArts’ Accessible Arts classes offer inclusive instruction for students with disabilities, with lessons designed to support a wide range of needs.  The classes create a […]
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Accessible Arts: Multimedia

September 10 - October 29, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$152 (Sold Out)

Instructors:
Marzieh Narenji,

Venue:
Classroom 4

VisArts’ Accessible Arts classes offer inclusive instruction for students with disabilities, with lessons designed to support a wide range of needs.  The classes create a […]
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Accessible Arts: Multimedia

September 11 - November 6, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$152

Instructors:
Anna Musselman,

Venue:
Classroom 4

VisArts’ Accessible Arts classes offer inclusive instruction for students with disabilities, with lessons designed to support a wide range of needs.  The classes create a […]
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Abstract Painting: Focus on Embellishments with Dunnie Onasanya

September 16 - October 28, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Dunnie Onasanya,

Venue:
Classroom 3

Abstract painting isn’t about following rules—it’s about breaking them beautifully. Experiment with bold color, texture, and shine using acrylics, gold leaf, glitter, and glass. Whether […]
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Accessible Arts: Multimedia

September 18 - October 30, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$133

Instructors:
Emily Eisinger,

Venue:
156 Gibbs

VisArts’ Accessible Arts classes offer inclusive instruction for students with disabilities, with curricula designed to support a wide range of needs.   Instructors provide personalized assistance […]
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Learning to Look at Visual Art

September 24, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$35

Instructors:
Cristin Cash,

Venue:
Executive Conference Suite

Learn to See Art Like an Insider Ever walked into a museum or gallery and wished you knew how to really read what you were […]
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Cyborg Cyanotype Workshop with Danni O’Brien

September 27, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$18

Venue:
Outside VisArts on Gibbs Street

Cyborg Cyanotype Workshop with Danni O’Brien Turn sunlight into your darkroom. In this workshop, you’ll explore cyanotype—one of the oldest photographic printing techniques. This camera-less […]
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Mixed Media for Adults

September 30 - October 28, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$225

Instructors:
Anna Musselman,

Venue:
Classroom 3

Dive into the world of mixed media in this relaxed, process-focused art class designed to spark creativity and melt away stress. Perfect for beginners and […]
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Encaustic Painting with Mixed Media

October 2 - November 6, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$180

Instructors:
Kelly Posey,

Venue:
Studio 100

In this class, we’ll dive into the exciting world of encaustic painting, an expressive art form that combines hot wax and pigments to create rich, […]
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Moonlight Collage

October 10, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$45

Instructors:
Kate Lanxner,

Venue:
Classroom 3

In this workshop, students will design and assemble a decorative collage on illustration board using a curated mix of materials. You’ll have the freedom to […]
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Altered Books

October 22 - November 12, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$180

Instructors:
Marcie Wolf-Hubbard,

Venue:
Studio 100

Turn book pages into works of art!  This class explores creative ways to upcycle books with drawing, painting, collage, and mixed media techniques like gelatin […]
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Introduction to Linocut Printing

November 1 - December 20, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$315

Instructors:
Kate Lanxner,

Venue:
Classroom 3

Ready to turn your ideas into stunning prints?  By the end of this course, you’ll be creating unique designs—perfect for notecards, postcards, recipe card borders, […]
Learn more

Introduction to Cyanotype Workshop

November 2, 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$35

Instructors:
Maria Soboleva,

Venue:
156 Gibbs

Do you love blue? Discover the art of making cyanotype prints in this hands-on-workshop designed for anyone to enjoy. Students will learn how to create […]
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Mixed Media Art

November 2 - December 21, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Faye Liu,

Venue:
Classroom 4

This class for all skill levels is designed for adults who want to explore a wide range of visual art techniques and materials.   You’ll build […]
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Intermediate Linocut Printing

November 2 - December 21, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$315

Instructors:
Kate Lanxner,

Venue:
156 Gibbs

Whether you’re carving your first block or coming back to printmaking after years away, this class makes it easy to jump in. We’ll use SoftKut […]
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Oil Pastel Techniques

November 3 - December 15, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$236.50

Instructors:
Kate Lanxner,

Venue:
Executive Conference Suite

If you’re ready to explore the beautiful techniques of oil pastels, you’re in excellent company—Picasso himself worked with the renowned Sennelier company in Paris to […]
Learn more

Accessible Arts: Multimedia

November 4 - December 16, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$133

Instructors:
Hiral Joshi,

Venue:
156 Gibbs

VisArts’ Accessible Arts classes offer inclusive instruction for students with disabilities, with lessons designed to support a wide range of needs.  The classes create a […]
Learn more

Abstract Painting: Focus on Embellishments with Dunnie Onasanya

November 4 - December 16, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$315

Instructors:
Dunnie Onasanya,

Venue:
Classroom 3

Abstract painting isn’t about following rules—it’s about breaking them beautifully. Experiment with bold color, texture, and shine using acrylics, gold leaf, glitter, and glass. Whether […]
Learn more

Mixed Media for Adults

November 4 - December 16, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$315

Instructors:
Anna Musselman,

Venue:
Classroom 3

Dive into the world of mixed media in this relaxed, process-focused art class designed to spark creativity and melt away stress. Perfect for beginners and […]
Learn more

Textile Collage

November 4 - December 16, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Barbara Rose,

Venue:
Classroom 3

Discover the expressive potential of fabric, thread, and found materials in this hands-on textile collage class. Designed for adults of all skill levels, this course […]
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Accessible Arts: Multimedia

November 5 - December 17, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$114

Instructors:
Kim Swanner,

Venue:
Classroom 4

VisArts’ Accessible Arts classes offer inclusive instruction for students with disabilities, with lessons designed to support a wide range of needs.  The classes create a […]
Learn more

Accessible Arts: Multimedia

November 5 - December 17, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$114

Instructors:
Marzieh Narenji,

Venue:
Classroom 4

VisArts’ Accessible Arts classes offer inclusive instruction for students with disabilities, with lessons designed to support a wide range of needs.  The classes create a […]
Learn more

Accessible Arts: Multimedia

November 5 - December 17, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$114

Instructors:
Emily Eisinger,

Venue:
156 Gibbs

VisArts’ Accessible Arts classes offer inclusive instruction for students with disabilities, with lessons designed to support a wide range of needs.  The classes create a […]
Learn more

Accessible Arts: Multimedia

November 6 - December 18, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$114

Instructors:
Emily Eisinger,

Venue:
156 Gibbs

VisArts’ Accessible Arts classes offer inclusive instruction for students with disabilities, with curricula designed to support a wide range of needs.   Instructors provide personalized assistance […]
Learn more

Learning to Look at African Art

November 6 - December 18, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$210

Instructors:
Cristin Cash,

Venue:
Executive Conference Suite

Learn to See African Art in New Ways Explore the rich diversity of African art by looking closely at its forms, functions, and cultural significance […]
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Master Craft Workshop: Papercutting Illuminated

November 8 - November 9, 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$225

Instructors:
Melanie Kehoss,

Venue:
VisArts Pop-Up

Explore the timeless art of papercutting in this immersive two-day workshop with acclaimed cut paper artist Melanie Kehoss. Through an engaging artist talk and live […]
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Eye on Exhibitions: Narrative Art of the Plains

November 12, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$35

Instructors:
Cristin Cash,

Venue:
Executive Conference Suite

Explore the Storytelling Traditions of the Great Plains Discover the rich narrative art of Native American artists from the Great Plains through the exhibition Unbound: […]
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Accessible Arts: Multimedia

November 13 - December 18, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$114

Instructors:
Anna Musselman,

Venue:
Classroom 4

VisArts’ Accessible Arts classes offer inclusive instruction for students with disabilities, with lessons designed to support a wide range of needs.  The classes create a […]
Learn more

Encaustic Painting with Mixed Media

November 13 - December 18, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$150

Instructors:
Kelly Posey,

Venue:
Studio 100

In this class, we’ll dive into the exciting world of encaustic painting, an expressive art form that combines hot wax and pigments to create rich, […]
Learn more

Moonlight Collage

November 14, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$45

Instructors:
Kate Lanxner,

Venue:
Classroom 3

In this workshop, students will design and assemble a decorative collage on illustration board using a curated mix of materials. You’ll have the freedom to […]
Learn more

Mixed Media Sculpture

November 19 - December 17, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$120

Instructors:
Marcie Wolf-Hubbard,

Venue:
Studio 100

Discover the exciting world of three-dimensional art in this hands-on mixed media sculpture class. Students will explore a wide range of materials—such as cardboard, wire, […]
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2D Design for Adults

January 06, 2026 - February 10, 2026, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Anna Musselman,

Venue:
Classroom 3

This introductory course explores the foundational principles of two-dimensional design through hands-on projects, critical analysis, and creative experimentation. Students will learn to apply elements such […]
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