Art Classes & Tours at Hoyt Sherman Place

Join us for a fall class in art or music along with a tour of Hoyt Sherman Place. Contact – Hoyt Sherman Place for more information on classes and tours.

All class registrations can be made at Classes- Hoyt Sherman Place.

Inktober Drawing with Kelsey Wilson: Tuesday, October 7^th 6:30-7:30PM

Join the hundreds of people drawing and doodling in ink this month during Inktober. Bring your own “prompt list” or use the one provided to experiment with quill, pen and brush techniques. You’ll play around with ink washes, stippling and cross hatching to create a drawings in black and white. 10+

Color & Contrast- Building a Background with Stippling Detail with Courtney Moller: Wednesday, October 8 5:30-7:30PM

In this beginner-friendly class, we’ll explore how to create a beautiful, harmonious background on raw canvas using a limited color palette. Then we’ll add stippling — a technique that uses tiny dots — to introduce texture, movement, and contrast. We’ll walk through the basics of color harmony and where to use stippling to enhance the overall piece. 13+

Early Childhood Music Exploration with Emily Roeder: Thursday, October 16 5:30-6:15PM

Kids discover the joy of music through singing, movement, games, and instruments. Each class builds rhythm, coordination, and creativity in a fun, playful way. 3-6

Drawing Basic Shapes on the Plane- Cube, Sphere, Cylinder with Igor Khalandovskiy: Wednesday, October 22 5:00-8:00PM

Students will learn how to create simple images using basic shapes and step by step technique that simplifies process of drawing. They will explore perspective, the effect of light changing form, the illusion of depth in the 2D world, and more. All supplies included. 10+

Mountains in Texture- Dimensional Landscapes on Raw Canvas with Courtney Moller: Saturday, November 1 10:00AM-1:00PM

In this expressive painting class, we’ll explore how to create bold, abstract mountain scenes using heavy body acrylics on raw canvas. You’ll learn how to layer paint for texture, blend sky colors for depth, and use palette knives or brushes to create movement and structure. We’ll finish with optional metallic accents or line work to make your piece pop. 13+

Abstract Collage with Patricia Reeves: Saturday, November 1 2:00-4:00PM

Collaging is the process of cutting and pasting. Hand printed papers in cools colors and warm cools will be provided for collaging onto watercolor paper. Students will be introduced to combing texture, patterns, and solids that include light, medium, and dark hues. Bring your curiosity and creativity. All supplies included, but feel free to bring your own typography as well as ephemera to include in your collage. 13+

Cozy Autumn Painting in Acrylics with Kelsey Wilson: Tuesday, November 18 5:30-7:30PM

Join us for a fall-themed acrylic painting class featuring leaves, sunflowers, gourds, and all the cozy autumn vibes. Guided by artist Kelsey Wilson, you’ll learn color blending and brush techniques in a relaxed, creative setting. All supplies are included. 13+

Early Childhood Music Exploration with Emily Roeder: Thursday, November 20 5:30-6:15PM

Kids discover the joy of music through singing, movement, games, and instruments. Each class builds rhythm, coordination, and creativity in a fun, playful way. 3-6