{"title":"Fall Full Session Classes","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:526;394-919\"\u003eFall full session classes at the Creative Arts Center of Dallas run eight weeks, meeting once a week with the same instructor and the same small group from start to finish. This is the format for going deep — enough time to move past the basics, build real technique, and end the session with work you're proud of. Whether you're throwing your first pots on the wheel, drawing from a live model, or learning to cut and weld metal, you get eight weeks of hands-on studio time to actually develop the skill, not just sample it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:325;921-1245\"\u003eClasses are open to adults at every level, from complete beginners to returning artists refining a craft. They span disciplines including ceramics, drawing, painting, jewelry and metalwork, fiber arts, woodworking, printmaking, and more — so you can commit to one focus or come back each session to try something new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:314;1247-1560\"\u003eThe core equipment for each studio — wheels and kilns, torches, presses, hand tools — is provided. Some classes ask you to bring a few additional supplies, usually personal items like brushes or carving tools that are yours to keep and reuse as you keep making art; any extras are listed on the class page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:338;1562-1899\"\u003eAs a nonprofit community art center, we keep the focus on access and real instruction. Our instructors are working artists who teach because they want you making things. Cost shouldn't be a barrier either — our scholarship program helps cover tuition for students who need it. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativeartscenter.org\/pages\/scholarship-program\" title=\"Scholarship application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSee if you qualify and apply\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"SCHOLARSHIP-APPLICATION-URL\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"17:1-17:201;1901-2101\"\u003eBrowse the fall full session classes below. Spots are limited by studio capacity and popular classes fill before the session starts — registration opens 8 weeks ahead, so it's worth enrolling early.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"beginning-drawing-art-of-observation","title":"Beginning Drawing: Art of Observation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eInstructor Lorena García leads these drawing classes designed to help students develop the essential foundations of artistic observation. Through exercises focused on proportion, value, and confident mark-making, students will learn to observe with intention, understanding shape, light, and structure rather than relying on preconceived ideas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eEach session aims to strengthen visual perception and technical control, guiding participants to draw what they see instead of what they think they see. 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You'll learn fine art techniques for composition, cutting, gluing, and finishing. In each class we will learn about several collage artists and\/or techniques, providing a base for inspiration along with lots of time for creating collages. After the discovery phase, students will be challenged to choose a theme to make a series of works within. By the end of the course you should feel confident that you've tried many collage techniques, discovered your artistic voice through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003ethe juxtaposition of imagery and feel closer to achieving a cohesive style in collage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eStudents who have taken this class before are welcome to attend again and advance their practice. 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Dan and Rebecca Collins teach this class together for a teaching style that is the perfect combination of energy and balance, most of all, they like to play. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExperimental Drawing Supply List:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMixed Media Sketchbook 9 x 12 or larger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"P4\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEbony Pencil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"P5\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEraser\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"P6\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eColor Markers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"P7\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSAKURA Pigma Micron Fineliner Pens - Archival Black Ink Pens -6 pack assorted point sizes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"P8\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"P9\"\u003eOptional: Watercolors, Pastels, oil or soft\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dan Collins","offers":[{"title":"8\/12 - 9\/30","offer_id":43829807022158,"sku":"264C312EDFDCO-WE3","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/2474\/9134\/files\/blind_contour_1_ebb11819-3946-4737-8c67-dff0c472e22f.jpg?v=1780516255"},{"product_id":"beginning-drawing-art-of-observation-1","title":"Beginning Drawing: Art of Observation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eInstructor Lorena García leads these drawing classes designed to help students develop the essential foundations of artistic observation. 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