Paramount Center for the Arts

Introduction to Acrylic Painting (Topic: Barn Owl Scene) with Charlene Lundberg Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Tuesday February 7, 6-9pm (1 session) Ages 14+ Explore the exciting world of acrylic painting in this class designed with beginners in mind! Charlene will guide the group step by step through the process of creating a …

Introduction to Watercolor Painting  with Elly Van Diest Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Wednesdays February 8-March 1, 6-8:30pm (4 sessions) Ages 14+ This entry-level watercolor class is great for the beginning artist and those looking to “brush up” on basic watercolor. Explore foundational techniques for creating beautiful watercolors including color, washes, brushwork, and …

Introduction to Handbuilding  with  Linda Schmidt Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Wednesdays February 8-March 1, 6-8:30pm (4 sessions) Ages 14+ Discover the possibilities in working with clay off the pottery wheel! Learn how to use the slab roller to slump, drape, and carve clay, as well as creating texture and surface design. Materials …

Intuitive Painting: Acrylic Mixed Media on Paper with Paige LaDue Henry Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Saturday February 11, 10am-5pm (1 session) Ages 14+ This is an introduction to painting with mixed medias. It will be a no fear exploration, trying out a wonderful collection of materials: acrylic paints, acrylic inks, oil pastels, …

Fused Glass Tabletop Sun Catcher  with Ruth Ross Hansen Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Saturday February 11, 10am-2pm (1 session) Ages 14+ Explore the exciting world of fused glass, as Ruth shows you how to create a simple, yet beautiful, tabletop sun catcher. Explore the basic steps of safely cutting and arranging glass …

Fundamentals of Drawing  with Suzann Beck Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Saturday February 18, 9am-4pm (1 session) Ages 14+ Ideal for artists who are beginning to draw or intermediate artists who want to reinforce a good foundation for their drawing skills. Students will learn and practice fundamentals including: • Line and Tone • …

Encaustic Relief with Marjorie Nilssen Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience required Saturdays February 18-February 25, 11am-3pm (2 sessions) Ages 14+ *Per the instructors request, masks will be required at this class. This course will explore various ways to transform objects into unique works of art by dipping them in wax. Participants will learn to …

Presented by Paramount Center for the Arts. Calling all brave heroes! Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical new show for all the family. Unveil a myriad of dark secrets and come face to face with some of the most magnificent monsters and terrifying beasts ever to walk the earth. …

Presented by Paramount Center for the Arts. The Blind Boys of Alabama have the rare distinction of being recognized around the world as both living legends and modern-day innovators.  They are not just gospel singers borrowing from old traditions; the group helped to define those traditions in 20th century and almost single-handedly created a new …