Education
Adult Classes
You’re busy with work and life demands, so fitting in an art class might be challenging. But, nurturing your creative side is essential to your well-being – not to mention lots of fun!
If you are looking for an art class with less of a time commitment check out our one day, art class workshops! Workshops are held on Saturdays.
Artistic and creative expression offers many benefits. Here are our top five:
- Relieve stress.
- Rekindle your passion.
- Look at the world in new ways.
- Get unstuck and challenge yourself.
- Meet new people.
So, what are you waiting for? Treat yourself to a gift of art!
Location
The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts is located on Cypresswood Drive near the intersection with Stuebner-Airline.
Address
6815 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281.376.6322
Register here
Adult Watercolor Floral Design
Tuesday, 10:00am-12:00pm
Dates: 01/14/25-02/25/24, 7 Weeks
Instructor: Billie Scalisi
Description: Unlock your creativity and explore the world of watercolor painting in this hands-on floral design class! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this class will guide you through the process of creating beautiful, vibrant floral compositions using watercolor techniques. Master the basics of watercolor painting, including brush techniques, color blending, and gradient washes. Paint a variety of flowers, from delicate petals to bold, expressive blooms, using step-by-step instructions. Experiment with texture, shadow, and light to bring depth and dimension to your designs.
Cost: Member $155 Non-member $170
Adult Intro to Watercolor
Tuesdays, 12:30pm-2:30pm
Dates: 01/14/25-02/25/25, 7 Weeks
Instructor: Billie Scalisi
Description: Jump into the world of watercolor! Learn the basics of watercolors such as how to layer, blend, and flood. Delve into color theory and proportions by creating some fall inspired pieces.
This class is recommended for beginners.
Cost: Member $155, Non-member $170
Adult Ceramics
Wednesdays, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Instructor: Anna Ovsyannikova
Dates: 01/15/25-02/26/25
Description:
Designed for both, first-time and experienced students, this class offers instructions in different hand-building techniques, surface design,and sculpting as well as various ways of decorating pieces with under-glaze paints.
During the course, depending on the student’s familiarity with clay the instructor will teach how to advance from beginning ceramic ware to your own creative designs and/or abstract pieces.
Cost: Members-$155 Non-members $170
Adult Landscape Pointillism
Dates: 01/16/25-02/27/25, 7 Weeks
Instructor: Abbey Alvis
Unleash your inner artist and discover the beauty of pointillism in this hands-on adult art class, where you’ll explore the tranquil landscapes of nature using a variety of tools and techniques. In this immersive class, you’ll learn how to create vibrant, textured landscapes using markers, paint, fine-point pens, and brushes to build up layers of color and detail—one dot at a time.
Cost: Member $155 Non-member $170
Art of Paper
Fridays, 10:00am-12:00pm
Dates: 01/17/25-02/21/25, 6 Weeks
Instructor: Marisol Graham
This is a 6 week course that will be discussing the history, creative process and techniques of creating art through paper. We will create an intricate paper cut illustration, a paper cut diorama and a small paper mâché piece.
Cost: Members $135 Non-members $145
Adult Ceramics Mini Session
Wednesdays, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Dates: 03/05/25-03/26/25, 4 Weeks
Instructor: Anna Ovsyannikova
Designed for both, first-time and experienced students, this class offers instructions in different hand-building techniques, surface design,and sculpting as well as various ways of decorating pieces with under-glaze paints.
During the course, depending on the student’s familiarity with clay the instructor will teach how to advance from beginning ceramic ware to your own creative designs and/or abstract pieces.
Cost: Members $90 Non-members $100
Second Session, Spring Classes: March 25th Through May 9th
Adult Watercolor Spring Cards
Tuesdays, 10:00am-12:00pm
Dates: 04/08/25-05/06/25, 5 Weeks
Instructor: Billie Scalisi
Join instructor Billie Scalisi to learn how to create watercolor spring cards. Students will create smaller scaled watercolor studies during this 5 week course, making a new card each week inspired by spring. Each week will focus on new techniques to advance their comfortability with using watercolor. This class is open to beginners and intermediate students.
Cost: Member $115 Non-member $125
Adult Intro to Watercolor
Tuesdays, 12:30pm-2:30pm
Dates: 03/25/25-05/06/25, 7 Weeks
Instructor: Billie Scalisi
Description:
Jump into the world of watercolor! Learn the basics of watercolors such as how to layer, blend, and flood. Delve into color theory and proportions by creating some fall inspired pieces.
This class is recommended for beginners.
Cost: Members $155 Non-members $170
Intro to Illustration
Wednesdays, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Instructor: Abbey Alvis
Join us for an enriching class in illustration designed specifically for those looking to explore the art of pen-and-ink techniques.You will learn about the basics of illustration such as shading, texture, composition, design, depth, texture, color, and precision. This class welcomes all levels of experience.
Cost: Member $155 Non-member $170
Baby Basics Sewing Design
Wednesdays, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Instructor: Hailey Cleveland
Dates: 04/02/25-05/07/25, 6 Weeks
Description:
Week one and two: Basic Baby Mobile Dates: 04/02- 04/09
Week three and four: Basic Baby Swaddle Dates: 04/16- 4/23
Week five and six: The Matching Basics Set Dates: 04/30- 05/07
This set includes two different styles of bibs, a burp cloth, mittens, and a teething ring. You will have a variety of fabric to choose from when you cut your patterns for your matching set! This class will be 30 minutes longer than the other two courses because cutting your patterns will take the most time. I will walk you through each step and guide you to making a product that you and your child will treasure. Here’s to cuing, pinning, and sewing with love!
Cost: Members-$130 Non-members $140 for all 6 weeks. Ala carte projects can be purchased in 2 week increments at $50.
Hooked on Creativity: Crochet Hats, Scarves and More
Thursdays, 12:30pm-2:30pm
Instructor: Sheila Ledet
Dates: 03/27/25-05/08/25, 7 Weeks
Description: Dive into the world of crochet and create a variety of fun and functional pieces, from cozy scarves to stylish hats. This class covers everything you need to know to make coasters, scarves, ruffle hats and beanies, cat hats, shawls, and granny square hats. Whether making gifts or treating yourself, this course will give you the skills and inspiration to crochet with confidence.
Cost: Members-$155 Non-members $170
Painting with Fabric
Fridays, 10:00am-12:00pm
Instructor: Marisol Graham
Dates: 03/28/25-05/09/25, No class 4/18, 6 Weeks
Description:
This is a 6 week course that will be discussing the history of textile design, creative process and techniques of creating art with textiles and mixed media. We will create a mixed media art piece both small and larger, incorporating textiles.
Cost: Members-$135 Non-members $145
Art ~ Education ~ Community
A donation of $5 is suggested for adult visitors.
Pearl Fincher
6815 Cypresswood Dr.
Spring, Texas 77379
Contact Info
Phone: (281) 376-6322
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