Classes with KACC
Upcoming KACC Classes
Our classes blend the best of many kinds of media, traditions, perspectives, and practice. From 5-years-old to 95-years-young, learning and expanding appreciation of the arts is our core - and we love putting together classes that drive community engagement in art.
Applications for Classes
FREE Watercolor Demo & Card Class
Mar 13th - Feb 13th, 2026 | Kerr Arts & Cultural CenterFree Watercolor Card Demo & Class
Instructors: Mary Kaye Sawyer-Morse & Carol Seminara
Friday, March 13, 2-4 pm
FREE
As part of the Three Friends Three exhibit, two of the artists are offering a free watercolor card demonstration and class on Friday, March 13, from 2-4 p.m.
Participants will have the opportunity to paint a greeting card, and all materials are provided. Mary Kaye Sawyer-Morse, along with Carol Seminara, regularly teaches Pocket Sketching workshops at KACC and other venues. Space is limited. The Three Friends Three exhibit runs March 10- April 4.
Pocket Sketching Foundation Workshop
Mar 14th - Mar 14th, 2026 | Kerr Arts & Cultural CenterInstructors: Mary Kaye Sawyer-Morse and Carol Seminara
DATE: March 14, 2026
TIME: 9am - noon
FEE: $75
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Welcome to Pocket Sketching™, a quick drawing technique anyone can learn and immediately begin using.
This easy, uncomplicated method is a way to play with ink and watercolor, have fun, and build memories for the rest of your life!
Pocket Sketching is perfect for the beginner who wants to paint effortlessly and fearlessly in public and for the advanced artist who wants a lively, straightforward way to sketch.
Using just a few, basic supplies you can quickly capture the moment to enhance your experience. It’s perfect for taking along when hiking, traveling, or just sitting in a favorite cafe. It’s meditation with pen and paper and paint!
What makes it different:
• Inexpensive supplies
• Compact and easy to carry
• Quick to learn
• Short sessions – no more than 25 minutes
• Minimal clean up
Join this 3-hour workshop to learn Pocket Sketching basics or to refresh your skills if you've taken the workshop previously.
Workshop materials will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own watercolor se and a #6 round and a 1/4-inch flat brushes, if you wish.
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Beginner Watercolor Class with Kandi Stimson
Apr 11th - May 2nd, 2026 | Kerr Arts & Cultural CenterInstructor: Kandi Stimson
3-week session
Saturdays: April 11, 25 & May 2
10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
$150
Topics covered:
Use of supplies; discover what the various brushes can do; mixing paints with water; types of washes, glazes and layers; basic color theory through creating a color wheel; value; edges; creating textures; and composition. Students will be able to complete several paintings while practicing these skills and techniques.
Supply list link will be emailed after registration
Watercolor Batik
May 9th - May 9th, 2026 | Kerr Arts & Cultural CenterInstructor: Kandi Stimson
Saturday, May 9
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$90
Students should have some experience with watercolor.
Watercolor batik is the use of alternating layers of watercolor and hot wax on special Japanese rice paper. The final step is ironing off the wax to reveal the finished painting.
Supply list link will be emailed after registration.
Summer Art Camp at KACC
Jul 1st - Jul 31st, 2026 | Kerr Arts & Cultural CenterThe mission of KACC's summer art camp for youth is to foster creative thinking and encourage artistic abilities in young people.
Each child involved in our art classes will learn about different art mediums from professional art instructors. Classes will offer hands-on creative projects in everything from wood working and fiber arts to painting and collage.
Classes are held 9 am to noon, Monday through Friday. Class sizes are small in order to provide a quality, hands-on experience to participants. Tuition is $100 a week and a discount is offered to families with more than one child. Additional children can attend for only $75.
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Session 1 - July 6-10
Class 1 - Ages 5-6
Class 2 - Ages 7-8
Class 3 - Ages 9-11
Session 2 - July 13-17
Class 1 - Ages 5-6
Class 2 - Ages 7-8
Class 3 - Ages 9-11
Session 3 - July 20-24
Class 1 - Ages 5-6
Class 2 - Ages 7-8
Class 3 - Ages 9-11
Session 4- July 27-31
Class 1 - Ages 5-6
Class 2 - Ages 7-8
Class 3 - Ages 9-11
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