Classes for Adults
Explore a variety of arts experiences including painting, collage, felting, basket-making and more.
Classes are available in a variety of mediums for both accomplished artists, and those wishing to explore.
ONLINE REGISTRATION BELOW.
PLEASE NOTE: If the class of your choice is full or canceled due to lack of enrollment, you will be notified and entitled to a full refund. Class tuition is due in full on or before the first day of the class session. Make-up classes will only be offered when the instructor is unable to teach his/her class.
Members of the Library Arts Center may subtract 10% from tuition prices of select classes, or can enter the code MEMBER when registering online to receive the discount.
Our open studio art group meets for plein air painting trips throughout the warmer months.
Fall Classes
FOR ADULTS
Master Class with Peter Granucci – 2024-25
Paint Quality and Color Usage
Developing a Unique Style and Vision
A Continuation of the Master’s Series
Saturdays, Oct. 5, Oct. 26, Nov. 9, Dec. 7,
Jan. 4, Feb. 1, Mar. 1, Apr. 5, Apr. 26, 2025
9:00am-4:00pm each session
Library Arts Center Studio
Tuition: $1,150 for all nine sessions, or $135 each session with the understanding that you are committing to the full series of classes and payments. Students can choose to pay for the whole series at once, or to pay month by month if necessary; pay for the full series and save. Make-up sessions are offered for missed sessions.
Membership Discount (10% discount for members! = $1,035 for full series and /or $121 session.) Use code MEMBER when registering online.
This class is designed for students who have been attending this annual Master’s Series. If you would like to join the class and have not been part of the series so far, Peter is happy to offer private sessions to catch students up and prepare them for this series.
Register and pay online, or check payments may be sent to Library Arts Center, 58 N. Main St. Newport, NH 03773.
Experimenting with Acrylics/Mixed Media and Gelli Plates
September 25, Oct. 2, 9 and 16th | 6:00-8:00pm
Instructor: Jennifer Stark
Beginners & Up
Tuition: $75, includes all basic materials and use of the studio’s Gelli Plates
This printmaking class is for those who are curious about the Gelli plate printing process and want to learn some basic techniques and use a variety of materials. We will experiment with acrylic paint, ink and other mixed-media elements. You will get to use a variety of paper, stencils and masks with the mixed media to create a wide variety of effects. This class will have plenty of time to experiment and learn on your own while receiving support from the instructor and sharing with other participants.
Needle-Felted Pumpkins
Tuesday, October 8th – 5:30-8:30pm
*This class was rescheduled from an earlier date.
Instructor: Jennifer Boyd
Beginner & Intermediate Felters
Tuition: $50, includes all materials needed for class
Get your fall vibes on in this felting class for beginner and intermediate felters. Create a gorgeous felted pumpkin to take home with you while learning the skills to make more at home.
2D-Felted Landscapes
Friday, October 4th – 5:30-8:30pm
Instructor: Jennifer Boyd
Beginner & Intermediate Felters
Tuition: $50, includes all materials needed for class
Either follow step by step to create a landscape just like the one pictured, or come with your own simple landscape vision and make a unique piece to you. Jen will lead each participant through the stages of creating a gorgeous 2D landscape out of felt. You will go home with the skills to make more, as well as a finished piece ready for your wall, or perfect for gifting.
Art Camp for Grown-ups
Handmade for the Holidays Series!
Select Thursday Evenings, 6:00-8:00pm
Library Arts Center Studio
Teens are welcome in these classes, as well as adults.
These classes are designed to get everyone making, and specifically making handmade gifts for the holidays! Sign up on your own, or with friends. These classes are all welcoming of beginners alongside more seasoned makers. Join the fun, sign up for one, several, or the whole series! All supplies are provided for these classes, and classes are designed for participants of all abilities to succeed.
Teens are welcome in these classes as well as adults
$15 per session.
Register for two sessions, and get a third session FREE with discount code ‘THREEisFREE’ at checkout.
September 19 – Paper Piecing Holiday Ornaments with Pam LaFountain
Learn the basics of English Paper Piecing, a traditional hand stitching technique, to create a stunning holiday tree ornament. The pattern being used is different than the ones made this summer, so students who attended that class can join in and grow their skills, while beginners can jump in and join in just as well.
September 26 – Alcohol Ink Light Switch Covers with Heidi Lorenz
Using rubbing alcohol and inks, create stunning abstract designs on a light switch plate cover.
October 3 – Wired Felt Mistletoe with Christie Scott
Use felt and wire to create a gorgeous mistletoe ornament to grace your doorway, or make a perfect gift.
October 10 – Sew a Mouse with Pam LaFountain
Create an absolutely adorable mouse decoration or ornament with felt, thread and needle. *Please note that this class was originally scheduled for September 12th, and has been rescheduled to October 10th.
October 17 – Sip and Paint – Landscape Painting with Heidi Lorenz (21+)
Follow step by step instructions to create a gouache landscape that you will be proud to bring home, while enjoying a glass of wine. This class will help non painters start painting, and will help all painters learn to use gouache, an opaque watercolor that is a classic medium which seems to be gaining in popularity with artists as of late.
October 24 – Painted Beverage Glasses with Kathy Hanson – Paint and Sip (21+)
Enjoy a glass of wine while learning to paint a set of wine classes, or other beverage glasses! This fun class will teach you how to paint on glass and you will leave with a pair of glasses ready for gifting.
November 7 – Pop-up Style Watercolor Cards with Patti Warren
This hybrid class will have you water coloring, then using those watercolors to create absolutely unique and stunning pop-up style artist cards, perfect to send this holiday season to a special creative person on your list.
November 14 – Gnomes with Pam LaFountain
There is gnome place like the studio to get creative this fall! Create an adorable classic gnome for gifting, and get inspired to make a whole family of them once you return back home.
November 21 – Painted Beverage Glasses with Kathy Hanson – Paint and Sip (21+)
Enjoy a glass of wine while learning to paint a set of wine classes, or other beverage glasses! This fun class will teach you how to paint on glass and you will leave with a pair of glasses ready for gifting.
December 5 – Upcycled Quilled Paper Ornaments with Kris Cairelli
Transform papers destined for the recycling bin into unique and beautiful quilled ornaments. Leave class with your finished quilled ornaments and the inspiration and know how to make many more at home!
Teen Art Classes in the Studio
Session ONE: Fridays, Oct 4th-Nov 1st (5-wk session)
Session TWO: Fridays, Nov 15th-Dec 13th (5-wk session)
3:30-6:00pm
Instructor: Heidi Lorenz
Tuition: $50, includes all materials.
Full & partial scholarships available. Please inquire by calling 603-863-3040 or emailing us at info@libraryartscenter.org
In our classes we begin with the basics & by understanding the foundations in art we can take our art to new levels.
First in class we will do exercises that build and develop our visual language & skills. Learning to ‘see’ our subject & the world around us will be what informs our art. We’ll study form & what works or does not work. We will look at positive and negative space & learn how to use perspective to aid our art study. Breaking down shapes, form and color & learning how to pull all these building blocks together to create a compelling piece of art.
We also want to consider what draws us to art & creating & which artists excite you!
In the second part of each class we encourage free form expression. A time to draw, paint and be expressive. You may work on any new or ongoing piece of artwork of your choice. Bring good quality reference pictures to class with you if you like! This is a great learning experience that welcomes teen artists of all skill levels and interests and encourages each artist to grow his or her skills and portfolio.
Basket-Making Workshops
with artisan Ray Lagasse
Upcoming Sessions:
Sat. Oct. 12th – FULL
Sat. Nov. 16th – FULL
Sat. Dec. 14th
Sat. Jan. 11, 2025 *registration for 2025 classes coming soon
Sat. Feb. 15
Sat. Mar. 8
Sat. Apr. 19
Time: 8:30am-4:30pm (bring a bag lunch)
Tuition: $128-165 depending on basket choice *LAC members may enter the code MEMBER at checkout to receive a 10% tuition discount.
Location: Library Arts Center Studio
In this one-day workshop students will create an artisan, heirloom-quality basket from start to finish! The baskets will be woven using reed with a hardwood base, rails, and rim. All materials are created and prepared by instructor Ray Lagasse–a juried member of the League of NH Craftsmen. Each participant will be asked to choose which basket he or she will be making upon registration. View all of the basket options HERE.
Each student will leave the workshop with the completed basket of his or her choosing. Registration will close a week before the class starts.
Please Note: **Students who cancel before the class will still owe a $35 fee for materials preparation.
Letterpress for Beginners
Instructor: Ann Stout
Select Tuesdays, 10:00am-12:00pm OR 1:00pm-3:00pm
*evenings upon request.
*max capacity of two students per class for our small letterpress studio. Sign up individually, or with a friend. **other times available by appointment (or special arrangement). Please inquire.
Tuition, includes all materials: $35 per person* *Sign up two people for a session and receive a discount, $60 for two. (Use discount code: FRIEND)
Choose your own project. Various options include: business cards, notecards, small poster style quotes, coasters etc.
In this class you will learn the basics of letterpress, working in our small, but wonderfully equipped letterpress studio. From setting your own type to using the printing press, you will complete a small project of your own creation in this beginner’s class with our resident letterpress artist, Ann Stout.
Plein Air Painting Locations for September
Facilitator: Heidi Lorenz
Wednesday Mornings in September
9:30am-12:30pm
$8 Members / $12 Non-Members, per session
Sept 4th – Long Pond, Lempster Mountain.
April Champness, Lempster resident, has offered to chaperone us as a group so that we may paint on this resident only lake. Long Pond is a mountain top lake hidden away from public view and is a local treasure.
-From Newport head Southwest on Rt 10 S, approx 10.4 miles
-Turn left onto Lempster Mountain Rd/Mountain Rd, 3 miles
-Turn right onto Long Pond Rd
-Follow the road until you reach the lake
Sept 11th – John Hay Estate at the Fells
**CANCELED for Wed. 9/11
456 RT 103A Newbury, NH 03255 –
The Fells 83.5 acres of beauty & tranquility; learn the legacy of diplomat & statesman John Milton Hay; tour the 22-room Colonial Revival home; explore the forests, walk the woodland trails; & enjoy the renowned gardens. The Fells is listed on the National Register of Historic Places & is a preservation project of The Garden Conservancy. Amenities available. Park entrance fee applies. https://thefells.org/
Sept 18th – JD Salinger’s Farm
*please email us for the location
The big beautiful barn called ‘Langwood Barn’ in Cornish not too far from the Song Garden! There’s an outside privy of the exceptional kind behind the lilac bush. The street address is located about 500 ft south of the barn. The group should not go up the driveway, but continue on to the barn. Parking is across the street from the barn & further up the hill from the parking area is a walk on Salinger’s trails to ‘the top of the world’ that guests can explore.
Sept 25th – Dexter’s Inn, Sunapee
258 Stagecoach Rd, Sunapee, NH 03782-232
An old New England Inn with views of the lake Sunapee Region.
The group will return to the studio on Wednesday, October 2nd!
Plein Air Adventure Art
An ‘En Plein Air’ Art Experience for All Seasons
Guided and Coordinated by artist Heidi Lorenz
Saturdays, once per month – 1:00-4:00pm
Fee: $8/session for LAC members, $12 for non-members
This monthly drop-in class meets in a different inspiring location throughout the year to draw, paint, sketch or photograph nature in comradery with other outdoor art enthusiasts. This inclusive and welcoming group is designed to engage artists at all levels & to consider the natural effects of light & its ever changing influences on our landscape. Careful consideration of comfort in your outdoor gear is important when creating art in the open air. Feel free to bring a full plein air kit or for ease & simplicity bring a simple sketchbook with pencil & pen, or anything you like, whatever works in your favor. There will be locations that involve light hiking, which will be noted in the monthly location description. We will have complimentary hand warmers available to keep those fingers moving. This drop-in series is an opportunity to create a fun community of artists, to be inspired, creative, adventurous, & to be amidst nature in all seasons throughout the year!
**You can register and pay online in advance, or if needed Heidi can collect cash or check for the class upon arrival.
For any questions, or to ask to be added to the group contact list, please contact Heidi at heidi.libraryartscenter@gmail.com.
Sat. Oct. 12th– Sugar River Trail
Parking at the junction of Oak St & Greenwood St, Newport, NH 03373
Paint nature along the sugar river trail with its many bridges & waterways. No amenities, woods!
Sat. Nov. 16th– Flying Goose Pub
40 Andover Rd, Intersection of Routes 11 and 114, New London, NH 03257-5901
Here a view of Kearsarge Mountain predominates, a panoramic landscape as the landscape transitions into colder seasons! We have the option to go indoors for a warm drink!
Sat. Dec. 14th– Mount Sunapee Ski Park Area
1398 Route 103, Newbury, NH 03255-5943
Mount Sunapee is a public recreation area in Newbury, New Hampshire. The state park‘s nearly 3,000 acres include most of Mount Sunapee and a beach area on Lake Sunapee. Park activities include swimming, hiking, camping, skiing, fishing, picnicking, and non-motorized boating. The park’s ski area is operated as Mount Sunapee Resort under the management of Vail Resorts.
Collage and Mixed Media Techniques
Facilitator: Christie Scott
Third Tuesday of each month, 11:00am to 2:00pm
$15.00 Tuition per session
Pre-registration for sessions is encouraged, but drop-ins are welcome.
September 17th Session: This month as the weather cools I thought we could make some cosy paper quilt blocks! Paper recreations of some traditional patterns. We can draw out our patterns on squares of card stock and play with patterned paper as though it were cloth. At the end of group we can arrange a group “quilt”.
Intrigued by the possibilities of collage and mixed media techniques? Already captivated, and interested in a communal opportunity to explore and generate new assemblages? Instructor Chris Scott has been making collage for several years using textiles and paper along with various other materials and will act as facilitator; offering her experience and encouraging an exchange of ideas and knowledge by other members of the group. Bring your own art supplies enjoy a new lesson each session. Completely new to mixed media? Chris can provide a short supply list for getting started.
Please note, we welcome you to bring whatever supplies you would like to this class, but ask you to refrain from bringing turpentine or mineral spirits to this class.
Art for Differently-Abled Adults
Instructor: Susan Feige
Thursday Mornings, ongoing
9:00am-12:00 noon
Library Arts Center Studio
$6 per session for each team of student and caregiver. Includes materials.
This inclusive group meets in the studio for inspired art projects with artist and instructor Susan Feige. This class is designed to engage differently-abled adults as well as their caregivers in fun, creative art projects! Class themes change weekly. Please register if you are interested in the class, then each session is a stand-alone drop-in which won’t require pre-registration.
Art for Differently-Abled Adults
& their Caregivers Friday Workshops: Celebrate the Seasons!
Special Once-a-Month Friday Sessions
Typically held the 2nd Friday of the Month – 9am-12pm
with instructor Susan Feige
$6 per session
This fun group will meet monthly to create art and community themed on monthly holiday or seasonal celebrations. All participants from the Thursday group are welcome to join in this additional monthly session as well as anyone who can’t make the Thursday group, or would like to just join in for a monthly session. There is no need to pre-register for this drop-in. First time participants will be asked to fill out a registration form at their first session, or beforehand online.