Adult art classes

Adult Art Classes

At CANVAS, we keep our class sizes small, which enables our instructors to tailor each class to your creative needs. As artists ourselves, we know that everyone is coming from a different place. We meet you where you are - whether you've never picked up a pencil, or if you've been creating for years - and provide you with personalized instruction so you can take your artistic practice to the next level. Don't see a class that fits your needs? Private instruction available. Give us a call at 828-577-4590 to let us know how we can help.

Looking for a recommendation? CANVAS ArtSpace consistently gets 5 star reviews on Google and Facebook!

"Classes at CANVAS were very helpful in expanding my knowledge of tools and techniques to improve in the pastel medium. Thank you!"

- May R.

"This class has been wonderful. Major learning experience for me."

- Ruth L.

NEW! Watercolor for Beginners w/ Gena Hawk

Come see how a simple cup of water, colors, and a inquisitive eye can make beautiful art! This beginner’s watercolor class will focus on introductory concepts including washes, glazing, masking, and general approaches to using the elusive medium of watercolor. We will discuss bringing a beginner's mind to your art, as well as ways to "go with the flow" and enjoy the meditative qualities of watercolor.

Each student will learn basic techniques through hands-on exercises and complete several guided watercolor paintings.

TUESDAYS, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
4-week session: $160

Next Session: September 3, 10, 17, 24

Students are asked to provide their own materials. Click here to view the material list.

About the Artist

I found watercolor after becoming interested in loosening my approach to painting. I soon fell in love with the medium and the elemental flow that is unique to watercolor. I have been painting (using my mother’s oil paints) since I was 10 years old, when I entered my first painting (of Snoopy) in the Minnesota state fair. I began teaching adult watercolor and drawing workshops in 2013 and have happily discovered that, for me, teaching is the best way to learn.

- Gena Hawk

The Language of Painting w/ Joel Edwards

WEDNESDAYS -OR- THURSDAYS, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Fee: $160 for a 4-week session

This four-week course will focus on painting as a medium for visual expression and the exploration of formal and technical concerns within the parameters of studio projects. For the intermediate to seasoned painter, we will encourage students to develop and strengthen sensitivity to shape, line, rhythm, and the plastic structures possible within the realm of painting. You will be introduced to the works and concepts of historically significant painters as they relate to your own personal artistic practice. Individual and group critiques will be emphasized in each class to help strengthen your ability to read and understand the language of painting.

Student exhibitions are held at CANVAS ArtSpace twice a year.

Students can choose to work with oils or acrylics and are responsible for bringing their own materials.

Now offering 2 sessions! One on Wednesday and one on Thursdays.

OCTOBER
Session A: Wednesdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23
Session B: Thursdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24

NOVEMBER
Session A: Wednesdays, Nov 6, 13, 20; Dec 4
Session B: Thursdays, Nov 7, 14, 21; Dec 5

This class is taught by CANVAS Co-Director Joel Edwards. Click here to learn more about Joel's art and teaching background.

You may sign-up for one session, or register for multiple sessions to develop a weekly painting practice with other artists.

Open Studio: Life Drawing

2nd TUESDAYS 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Skill Level: Beginner - Advanced
Fee: $15

CANVAS hosts monthly life drawing sessions, where artists of all levels have the opportunity to work from a nude model. These non-instructed sessions are a wonderful way to develop a regular life-drawing practice, refine your portraiture and figurative skills, and learn new techniques and methods from other artists.

This is an open studio session. No instruction.

CANVAS studio provides easels, stools, chairs and Belgium drawing benches for your use. Bring your art materials of choice.

Must be age 18 or over to attend; serious artists aged 16-17 can participate with signed parental consent form.

The Second Tuesday of Each Month, 6 - 9 PM

*Sessions limited to 12 people. Register early to reserve your space.

Refund Policy

We understand life can throw unexpected things your way. As a small, family-owned business, we strive to work with you to resolve any changes you need to make in a way that works for both of us.

Make-up classes: We do not provide refunds if you miss a class due to illness, emergencies or other events beyond our control, but we will do our best to provide you with an opportunity to make-up the class at a later, mutually agreed upon date and time, dependent upon current class offerings and teacher availability. Unfortunately we are unable to offer make-up sessions for one-day workshops.

Cancellation: If you would like to cancel your enrollment in a class or workshop, CANVAS ArtSpace will provide you with a full refund minus a $20 registration fee up to two weeks prior to the start of class. Within two weeks of the start of the class, CANVAS ArtSpace will provide you with a full refund minus the $20 registration fee ONLY if CANVAS ArtSpace is able to fill your place in the class. If CANVAS ArtSpace is unable to fill the place in the class, the class will be non-refundable.

Changes: Class dates, times and prices are subject to change. If you are unable to attend a class due to a change made by CANVAS ArtSpace, we will issue you a full refund.