TUESDAY, November 17, 2026, through TUESDAY, December 22, 2026.

Instructor: Dwight Luna, Local Award Winning Artist

You’re invited to join our painting group for Exploring Acrylic Painting, an 6-week acrylic painting course.

When:Tuesday evenings, 6:00–9:00 PM
Where:Elkhart Art League, 131 Tyler Street, Elkhart

Whether you are a beginner who would like to learn the basics of painting with acrylics or a painter who would like to join a community where you can expand your skill set, this class will offer steps to help you succeed. You will learn to compose paintings, employ color theory, use brush techniques, and paint a variety of subjects.

Note:  You may register with or without purchasing our basic acrylic painting kit with paints, brushes, and canvas boards. Students should plan on bringing their own supplies if they do not register with the kit included. Please also bring a pencil and eraser plus old rags to help clean brushes.

Come ready to learn, experiment, and have fun!

Cost:

With painting kit

$106 members/ $127 non-members

Without painting kit

$87 members/$108 non-members

Class is appropriate for ages 18 and up. Tuition includes instruction, painting supplies, and open studio time on Thursday nights. Teachers are not available during open studio.

Location: Elkhart Art League Studio, 131 Tyler Street #1-B, Elkhart IN 46516

Located in the West End of the Depot Building south of the Post Office.

Email mail@ealonline.org with questions.

This workshop is currently SOLD OUT. Click here to join our waitlist in case of cancellations.

Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Do you love the way the sun shines through the vibrant colors of a stained glass suncatcher in the window? Have you ever wanted to try making your own suncatcher but were intimidated by the process?

This is your chance to try this fascinating art form with instructor Nancy Jackson in a beginner-friendly and supportive environment.

You will learn all the basics beginning with choosing your pattern, cutting and grinding the glass, fitting and copper foiling, soldering, adding hobby came, and cleaning up your piece to show it off. This is all taught in our one day workshop.

You will choose from three festive holiday patterns:

• Christmas tree with beaded garland

• Angel with wire work halo

• Snowflake with beaded accents

These patterns are a bit more intricate than our summer and fall workshops, so we’re adding an extra hour to the class for those who need more time. Don’t have experience with stained glass? That’s OK! We are here to help you through it.

Your instructor, Nancy Jackson from Kay’s Glass Studio, will expertly guide you through each step. In just a few hours you will complete your own handmade beautiful work of art.

Cost: Members $60; Non-members $70 for the 5-hour workshop. To access member pricing, you must be current on your membership. All materials are included. Class size is limited to 12 students. Class is suitable for ages 18+. Younger students can be considered with parental supervision.

Please choose the pattern you wish to create when registering.

Location: Elkhart Art League Studio, 132 Tyler Street, #1B, Elkhart IN 46516 in the west end of the depot building south of the Elkhart Post Office.

For more information, email us at mail@ealonline.org.

WEDNESDAY, November 4, 2026, through WEDNESDAY, December 23, 2026 from 6-9 p.m. Classes are for 8-week session.

CLASS SIZE IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO 12 STUDENTS DUE TO AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT IN THE STUDIO.

In this class, you will learn beginning and intermediate techniques of throwing clay on the potters’ wheel AND you will learn basic hand building techniques from instructor Kristen O’Dell. You will go through all the steps of creating clay forms from the initial step of centering the clay to making forms such as cylinders, bowls, plates, mugs, and pitchers on the wheel. You will learn how to use the various tools involved in the throwing process, as well as how to trim, glaze, and fire your creations.  Also, you will have the opportunity to build mugs, bowls, sculptures and other art with your hands. You will learn new glazing techniques and finish several projects.

Location: Elkhart Art League Studio, 132 Tyler Street, #1B, Elkhart IN 46516 in the west end of the Depot Building south of the Elkhart Post Office.

Cost: Members $153; Non-members $186 for the 8 week class. Membership is $30 for students and senior citizens over 60 years and $50 for adults. That will run for one year from when you sign up.

Class included all instruction, stoneware clay (25 #), glazes, firing, and open studio time on Thursdays. Students may attend our Thursday night Open Studios from 6-9 pm at no charge. (Teachers not available at open studio.)

Email mail@ealonline.org with questions.

MONDAY, October 26, 2026, through MONDAY, November 16, 2026 from 6-9 p.m.

This class is a 4-week session. Only previous students are eligible for this class.

As the year wraps up, we are offering this 4-week class as an opportunity for Anne’s students to finish up their projects before the holidays. Once this class ends, Anne will take the month of December off and her next class will begin in January. Class is limited to 10 students.

instructor Anne Blackburn is an award-winning local potter and long-time student of the discipline. She is well known for her use of texture and organic forms.

Location: Elkhart Art League Studio, 132 Tyler Street, #1B, Elkhart IN 46516 in the west end of the historic train depot.

Cost: Members $88; Non-members $105 for the 4 week class. Membership is $30 for students and senior citizens over 60 years and $50 for adults. You can sign up for a membership HERE.

Class includes all instruction, stoneware clay (25 #), glazes, firing, and open studio time on Thursdays. Students may attend Thursday night open studio from 6-9 pm at no charge. (Instruction is not available at open studio.)

Email mail@ealonline.org with questions.