Ozarks Technical 
Community College

Learn basic airbrush operation and explore various masking techniques. Draw with airbrush freehand style. No experience necessary. Student will need a double action airbrush and materials. Air supply furnished.

Another creative outlet for the beginning artist who wants to learn how to create beautiful collages using various materials and paints.

Learn the fundamentals of drawing and sketching and how to capture with pencil what your eye sees.

A beginning class to learn how to mix colors and create your own ‘jewel-toned’ canvas.

The class will include instruction on how to use each brush and different techniques applied with each brush used in class.

There is a $15 supply fee due the 1st night of class. Surface to paint on will be provided as well as palette paper. 

Learn additional techniques and complete additional projects.

Work with a forgiving medium that dries quickly and washes up with soap and water! Class is for all levels - begnner or advanced students.

Classes will be held at Creative Concepts in Glenstone Square, 1740 S. Glenstone Ave., Suite O, Springfield.  

Supply List:

Canvas - 12x24, gesso before class if possible

Acrylic paints - Black, Sap Green, Naples Yellow, Phathalo Blue (green shade) Cad. Red (medium). Prefered brand is Golden Open Acrylics as they stay workable longer and require less paint to cover.

Brushes - A #10 or #12 bristle brush, 1/2 angle shader, 2/10 liner, #1 or #2 fan bristl brush. Simply Simmons is the preferred brand for non-bristle brushes.

Use our tools and only purchase glass for a project. Meets for one hour the first night to select pattern; two hours per night subsequently.

Bring those shards of broken pottery, glass or other bits of materials you’d like to re-use in an art project - or use our materials. Create a wall mounted project or a small mosaic piece of furniture or outdoor statuary. No grouting will not be done during class time. All levels welcome!

*A$10 supply fee to the instructor at the first class meeting.

Learn basic assembly for bracelets, earrings and necklaces. Instructor will have some supplies available for purchase.

Learn to control exposures through use of shutter-speeds, aperture, controls and ISO settings. Topics covered include: light, flash, depth of field and action. Bring your camera, instruction manual and samples of your work. Single-lens-reflex (SLR) digital and 35mm cameras only.

Learn to use your camera with more confidence; learn about settings and fun tips to take better photos. Bring digital camera, owner's manual, storage media to class.

This course is for you if you have ever wanted to become a better photographer just by some simple tips and getting to know your camera. This course will go over ISO, F-stop, shutter speed, DX sensor, FX sensor, information about your lens and more frequently asked questions.

This image editing software offers an impressive array of tools for correcting and altering digital images. Create and save files, correct images, create and manipulate layers and fix or retouch photos.

Learn to add and manipulate text, add color and use spot altering.

Look through an array of filters and use Photoshop as an art tool.

We’re partnering with Stacy at White River Alpacas to teach you how to turn wool pieces into beautifully felted items. Instructed by an experienced textile/alpaca specialist, you’ll create a project item by end of the class. Take home 3 finished projects.

*A $25 supply fee will cover fibers foam and felting needle to keep.

We’ve partnered with Stacy at White River Alpacas to show you the basics of rigid heddle weaving to create small projects during class. Looms provided for use in class; students may purchase looms from instructor at discounts.

*A $20 supply fee due at first class.

We’ve partnered with Stacy at White River Alpacas to bring this great textile demonstration (with you getting a ‘turn at the wheel’) of spinning pure alpaca into luxurious fiber that is used to create beautiful pieces.

*A $20 supply fee (to instructor at first night) will cover supplies of alpaca roving, batts and raw fleece to get your hands on this great practice. You’ll get to try the drum carder, hand carders, Niddy Noddy, ball winder and spinning wheel!

Basics of machine sewing, alterations and fittings. Bring clothing that you would like to fit you perfectly! Kit supplied by instructor for $40 fee.

Learn the basics of crochet, including terminology, how to follow a pattern, how to chain, single, double and treble crochet. Supplies included to create a scarf.

Knitting includes basic stitches, knit/purl, casting on/off and tension, terminology, reading and adapting a pattern.

Supply List:

• 1-2 skeins of worsted weight yarn or bulky yarn (2 different colors are recommended for the project) Red Heart or Lion Brand are excellent for beginners
• Size 8 knitting needle or size recommended on yarn package
• Scissors
• Cable needle
• Yarn needle