Adult Classes & Workshops


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Adult Classes 2026 · Feb–May 



Clay Creations w/ Penny & Nancy #3

In this class you will explore the different techniques used in hand building ceramics.  You’ll build, glaze and have your pieces fired here at the gallery. 15hrs. $35 supply fee is due to the instructor at the start of first class. 15hrs    

Mondays: Apr 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18 · 6:00–8:30pm  #3

Fee: $150 / RAA Friends $125   

 

Multi Media w/ Debbie Mount #3 & #4

This class will be full of different mediums, including watercolors, scratchboard, pastels, acrylics etc. All supplies provided. $10 supply fee due to instructor on first day of class. 10hrs

Tuesdays: Apr 7, 14, 21, 28 · 12:00–2:30pm #3

Tuesdays: May 5, 12, 19, 26 · 12:00–2:30pm #4

Fee: $100 / RAA Friends $80

 


Pastels w/ Natalie Richards #3

Learn the wonderful medium of pastels with fun and easy instruction from our expert teacher. Some supplies available for purchase. 10hrs.

Wednesdays: Apr 1, 8, 15, 22 · 6:30–9:00pm #3

Fee: $100 / RAA Friends $80 

 

Watercolors w/ Holly Warner #3

Holly has lots of instructional information and new techniques to share with you, along with demonstrations. 10hrs.

Thursdays: Apr 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7 · 6:00–8:00pm #3

Fee: $100/ RAA Friends $80

 
 

Beginning Watercolors w/Debra Wick #3 & #4

Our instructor will teach you about watercolors and application techniques. Learn to mix colors and about composition. 10hrs

Thursdays: Apr 9, 16, 23, 30  · 10:00am–12:30pm #3

Thursdays: May 7, 14, 21, 28  · 10:00am–12:30pm #4

Fee: $100 / RAA Friends $80

 


Plein Air Watercolor w/Terri Bailey #1

Paint in the secret garden at the carriage house at Kimberly Crest. Further instructions upon enrollment. 10hrs

Thursdays: Mar 19, 26, Apr 2, 9   · 10:00am–12:30pm 

Fee: $100 / RAA Friends $80

 


Beginning Oils & Acrylics w/ Debbie Mount #3 & #4

Debbie will teach you how to use oils and acrylics with demonstrations and much more. Start your journey or continue it and have fun at the same time! Supply list on request. 10hrs

Fridays: Apr 10, 17, 24, May 6 · 12:00–2:30pm #3

Fridays: May 15, 22, 29, Jun 5 · 12:00–2:30pm #4

Fee: $100 / RAA Friends $80

 


Beginning Drawing w/ Marcia Taack #3

Learn the basics of drawing that will help you in every aspect of art. 10hrs

Saturdays: Apr 4, 11, 18, 25 · 10:00am–12:30pm #3

Fee: $100 / RAA Friends $80

 

“Open Studio” Clay Handbuilding Sessions 

Self-instructed with on-site teachers for help.

Sundays or as specified · 12:00–5:00pm

Mar 15, 22, 29
Apr 19, 26
May 10, 17, 24, 31
June 14, 21, 28
July 12

Fee: $25 per day w/ $3 material fee

 


Friends only…Free Paint Tuesdays

Paint any medium—no supplies, no instruction, just friends and encouragement! Check the calendar for schedule.

Tuesdays: 9:30am–12:00pm

Fee: $1 (Friends Only)



Workshops



Watercolor Pouring Workshop w/Buffy Kaufman

Explore the unexpected beauty of poured watercolor florals. Please bring your own watercolor supplies.

Saturday: Mar 28 · 1:00–4:00pm

Fee: $55 /RAA Friends: $45

   


Acrylic Abstract Collage Workshop w/Teri Adams

Create a wonderful abstract collage with mixed media.

Saturday: Apr 11 · 1:00–4:00pm

Fee: $55 /RAA Friends: $45

 


Mosaics w/Ada Jarvis

Make mosaic art out of broken china and more. All supplies provided. Supply fee of $15 to instructor at beginning of workshop.

Sunday: Apr 12 · 1:00–5:00pm

Fee: $75 /RAA Friends: $60

 


Junk Journaling w/Debbie Mount

Create a “vintage” journal using paper and ephemera. Fold paper for pockets, make bookmarks, botanical windows with pressed flowers and leaves and more.

2 Saturdays: Apr 18, 25 · 1:00–4:00pm

Fee: $115 /RAA Friends: $90

 


Introduction to Pastels w/Natalie Richards

Step by step instruction on how to use pastels to paint an Orange scene. Leave with a completed painting!

Saturday: May 2 · 10:00am–1:30pm

Fee: $75 /RAA Friends: $60

 


Create Family History Drawing w/Ken McPherson

Bring your family photos or appropriate helpful images and Ken will help you use these to compose a picture to draw that you will treasure! He will teach you how to draw it over 2 weekends. Bring your own photos and drawing supplies.

Saturdays: May 30 & Jun 6 · 10:00am–1:00pm

Fee: $115 /RAA Friends: $90

 


For more information on these and other class offerings or to register, contact the Redlands Art Association: 909-792-8435.

 

A 72 hour notice prior to the start of the class must be given to the RAA to receive a refund or transfer to a different class.

 

      • There will not be a registration confirmation.  
      • Students will be notified if the class is cancelled.

      • Class fees will not be prorated/refunded for missed classes. 
      • Please call gallery ASAP if unable to attend 909-792-8435


Meet Your Instructors…



Martha Cowan

I’ve been a painter, primarily in oils, for most of my life. Years of education, both through college and in workshops with many other painters, has helped me get to where I am today as an artist. I paint on a daily basis, and show and sell my work through galleries and my website, marthacowanpaintings.com. I love teaching painting and passing along what I know to my students.

 

Ada Jarvis

Ada Jarvis is self taught in the art of pique assiette (mosaics incorporating broken china, glass, tiles, found items). She teaches workshops in this art and sells pieces in various shops. She also paints with acrylics and oils, preferring minis and glass balls. 

 

Monica Foulston

I began my art journey “officially” in 2016. I bought on old painting and painted right over it. The positive response on social media inspired me to push myself to purchase a quality canvas and materials and create more artwork and I haven’t stopped since.  Visit: monicafoulston.com

 

Deborah Mount

Deborah Mount is a credentialed art teacher for the State of California and works in the Rialto School District as a substitute teacher—primarily for the VAPA teams (Visual and Performing Art) at every elementary school in our district. Before retiring in 1999, she was an Art teacher at Rialto High School for twenty years and currently teaches “part time” at Redlands Art Association and Lake Arrowhead Christian SchoolAs an artist, she is passionate about sharing the visual arts with children knowing this will equip them with lifelong skills and an appreciation for the artwork of others as well as helping them to develop and discover their own talents and creativity.  She also feels it is important to learn about art history and the art of many cultures for enrichment.  Art is a “visual language” that surpasses barriers of time, culture, genders and language. In addition, it is vital for students to learn the Elements of Art and Principles of Design and develop a foundation for a life-long love of the arts.

Penny Palmer

Penny’s enthusiasm working with clay has been her passion for the past 50 years! Wheel throwing unique and beautiful functional wares, teaching, hand building and running the studio with Nancy are my interests.

 

Nancy Roeder

Nancy loves hand building pottery and she has been teaching for ten years. Her one of a kind creations have won her a place and prizes in local juried Art shows.

 

Christy Salazar

Christy Salazar is a wife and mother to 2 adult children who are both married. She’s also a new grandma to the sweetest little boy ever! She has been a public school teacher for many years, teaching 2nd grade and then English Language Intervention. She has taught the 6-9 year old children’s art classes at the RAA for the last year and a half, including many art camps. Christy was born and raised in Redlands, a true native. She took art classes as a child at the RAA and has now come full circle. She enjoys all types of art and crafts, cooking, traveling, gardening, and socializing. Christy said as an art teacher she hopes to inspire creativity in all her students!

Holly Warner

Holly Warner has a passion for watercolors and has been teaching since 2017. Her classes encourage experimentation with style, techniques, subject matter, and foundations. She will challenge you to be creative and find your own artistic voice10

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