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Adult Classes 2026 · May–August

Beginning Drawing w/ Marcia Taack #4 & #5

“Open Studio” Clay Handbuilding Sessions 

Self-instructed with on-site teachers for help.

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

May 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 of RAA Only)

Workshops

Intermediate Drawing Workshop w/Marcia Taack

Drawing techniques for the more experienced sketcher.

Saturday: May 16 · 10:00am–1:00pm

Fee: $55 /Friends of RAA: $45

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 /Friends of RAA: $90

Wildflower Pouring Workshop w/Buffy Kaufman

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

Wednesday: June 3 · 11:00–2:00pm

Fee: $55 /Friends of RAA: $45

Mosaic Workshop w/Ada Jarvis

Make mosaic art out of broken china and more. Heart Stone, Mirror or Standing Picture Frame to make, when you sign up. All supplies and tools are provided. However, you are welcome to bring and use your own special pieces to make your piece more personal. Supply fee of $15 to instructor at beginning of workshop.

Sunday: May 3 · 1:00–5:00pm

Fee: $75 /Friends of RAA: $60

Introduction to Pastels w/ Natalie Richards

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

Saturday: June 27 · 1:00–4:30pm

Fee: $75 /Friends of RAA: $60

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 School. As 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 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