NBAL Art Classes
The New Braunfels Art League offers a wide variety of art classes throughout the year for people of all ages and skill levels. These classes are taught by our talented, professional artist members in our beautifully renovated historic building. You do not have to be a member of the NBAL to join these classes, so if you have ever thought about taking up an art medium, or improving your current skill level, these classes are for you!
Ongoing Adult Classes
Painting:
Myra Knapp - Oil Painting Class, Thursdays 10:00 am - 2:30 pm. Cost: 6 week sessions $175 plus a $24 studio fee. A supply list will be sent to new students. Contact Myra at 830-481-3361 or email at kattknapp@sbcglobal.net. See more about Myra at www.MyraKnapp.com.
Frances Fontaine - Acrylic/Oil Painting Class, Tuesdays 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Cost: 6 week sessions $150 plus $24 studio fee. Contact Frances at 318-773-7732 or email at franfontaine3@gmail.com. See more about Fran at www.FranFontaine.com.
Eilen Thedford - Ongoing: Solving Problems in Acrylics, Join this Supportive Group to take your acrylics to the next level. Experience helps, but it’s not required! In this class, students continue to explore a variety of techniques including multimedia and collage. Mondays 9:00 am - 12:00 noon. Cost: $175 for six sessions. Contact Eilen for an updated schedule at 817-368-4637 or email eilen@paintingsbyeilen.com. See more about Eilen at www.paintingsbyeilen.com.
Mary Shepard - Watercolor Facilitator Class, Watercolor and acrylic only. 2nd Wednesdays 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Cost: $10 plus $4 studio fee. Contact Mary at 830-336-4001 or email mshepard@gvtc.com.
Anne McCoy - Watercolor, Watercolor and acrylic only. Mondays 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Cost: $25 plus $4 studio fee. Contact Anne at 830-629-6836.
Wednesday Watercolor Group, All mediums except oils. Wednesdays 9:00 am – 12:00 noon. Studio fee $4. Get together to paint and help each other. No Instruction. Everyone is welcome.
Drawing, Pastel, & Journaling:
Isabelle Lane Mason - Drawing The Portrait In Charcoal, Tools and techniques will be taught for using charcoal to develop a compelling an accurate portrait. Starts April 20th, every Tuesday 9:00 - 12:00, for 6 weeks. Costs: In person $270 for 6 week session. Virtual $200 for 6 week session. To register for virtual-only class, receiving video and feedback via Zoom, go to www.isabellelanemason.com.
Eilen Thedford - Ongoing: Drawing, From beginner to experienced: Basic Drawing 101, Extended Basics, Advanced Problems, Creative Approaches, Design Basics, Drawing Through Art History, and the newest entry: Drawing For Traveling. Mondays 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Cost: $175 for a 6 week session. Contact Eilen for an updated schedule at 817-368-4637 or email eilen@paintingsbyeilen.com. See more about Eilen at www.paintingsbyeilen.com.
Lynette Clauser - Pastels: Beginner - Intermediate Adult Classes, Tuesdays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm noon. Cost: 5 week sessions $175.00, includes studio fee. Optional supply fee: $30. Class and kits are limited to 6 students. Basic supply list or kit rentals available upon registration. Contact Lynette at email lynette@artmatterstoday.com.
Lynette Clauser - Mixed Media Art Journaling, Wednesdays 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Cost: 6 week sessions $185 includes studio fee and all supplies. Contact Lynette at email lynette@artmatterstoday.com.
Pottery & Sculpture:
Trace Guthrie - Clay Sculpture, Thursdays 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Cost: $20 plus $4 studio fee. No commitment for consecutive classes, pay as you go! Contact Trace at 210-219-3864 or email tguthrie7@gmail.com. See more about Trace at www.traceguthrie.com.
Myra Knapp - Oil Painting Class, Thursdays 10:00 am - 2:30 pm. Cost: 6 week sessions $175 plus a $24 studio fee. A supply list will be sent to new students. Contact Myra at 830-481-3361 or email at kattknapp@sbcglobal.net. See more about Myra at www.MyraKnapp.com.
Frances Fontaine - Acrylic/Oil Painting Class, Tuesdays 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Cost: 6 week sessions $150 plus $24 studio fee. Contact Frances at 318-773-7732 or email at franfontaine3@gmail.com. See more about Fran at www.FranFontaine.com.
Eilen Thedford - Ongoing: Solving Problems in Acrylics, Join this Supportive Group to take your acrylics to the next level. Experience helps, but it’s not required! In this class, students continue to explore a variety of techniques including multimedia and collage. Mondays 9:00 am - 12:00 noon. Cost: $175 for six sessions. Contact Eilen for an updated schedule at 817-368-4637 or email eilen@paintingsbyeilen.com. See more about Eilen at www.paintingsbyeilen.com.
Mary Shepard - Watercolor Facilitator Class, Watercolor and acrylic only. 2nd Wednesdays 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Cost: $10 plus $4 studio fee. Contact Mary at 830-336-4001 or email mshepard@gvtc.com.
Anne McCoy - Watercolor, Watercolor and acrylic only. Mondays 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Cost: $25 plus $4 studio fee. Contact Anne at 830-629-6836.
Wednesday Watercolor Group, All mediums except oils. Wednesdays 9:00 am – 12:00 noon. Studio fee $4. Get together to paint and help each other. No Instruction. Everyone is welcome.
Drawing, Pastel, & Journaling:
Isabelle Lane Mason - Drawing The Portrait In Charcoal, Tools and techniques will be taught for using charcoal to develop a compelling an accurate portrait. Starts April 20th, every Tuesday 9:00 - 12:00, for 6 weeks. Costs: In person $270 for 6 week session. Virtual $200 for 6 week session. To register for virtual-only class, receiving video and feedback via Zoom, go to www.isabellelanemason.com.
Eilen Thedford - Ongoing: Drawing, From beginner to experienced: Basic Drawing 101, Extended Basics, Advanced Problems, Creative Approaches, Design Basics, Drawing Through Art History, and the newest entry: Drawing For Traveling. Mondays 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Cost: $175 for a 6 week session. Contact Eilen for an updated schedule at 817-368-4637 or email eilen@paintingsbyeilen.com. See more about Eilen at www.paintingsbyeilen.com.
Lynette Clauser - Pastels: Beginner - Intermediate Adult Classes, Tuesdays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm noon. Cost: 5 week sessions $175.00, includes studio fee. Optional supply fee: $30. Class and kits are limited to 6 students. Basic supply list or kit rentals available upon registration. Contact Lynette at email lynette@artmatterstoday.com.
Lynette Clauser - Mixed Media Art Journaling, Wednesdays 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Cost: 6 week sessions $185 includes studio fee and all supplies. Contact Lynette at email lynette@artmatterstoday.com.
Pottery & Sculpture:
Trace Guthrie - Clay Sculpture, Thursdays 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Cost: $20 plus $4 studio fee. No commitment for consecutive classes, pay as you go! Contact Trace at 210-219-3864 or email tguthrie7@gmail.com. See more about Trace at www.traceguthrie.com.
Kids Summer Camps
Summer Art Camps with Mrs. Mendenhall:
All Mrs. Mendenhall camps are $160.00 per student per 1 full session. All supplies are included in the price of tuition. Sessions are limited to 8 students per class. For more information contact Tammy Mendenhall: call or text 281-733-6595 or email Tammy.mendenhall@yahoo.com.
All Mrs. Mendenhall camps are $160.00 per student per 1 full session. All supplies are included in the price of tuition. Sessions are limited to 8 students per class. For more information contact Tammy Mendenhall: call or text 281-733-6595 or email Tammy.mendenhall@yahoo.com.
Camp 1: Basket Weaving 101 with twisted paper bags and yarn...baskets with handles and lids and beads OH MY! Artists will be constructing a basket from upcycled lunch bags and various yarns. You won’t believe your eyes when you see these awesome creations. This is a 3 hour class Mon. - Fri., 8 am - 11:00 am. Age 8 - 13. June 21- 25, 2021.
Camp 2: The Wonderful World of Weaving. Artists will be making their very own looms to create beautiful one of a kind weavings from various fibers. Artists will learn the art of Board and Straw weaving while learning several techniques about needle work, braiding and tying of yarn. A fun filled fiber arts week! This is a 3 hour class Mon. - Fri. 12 - 3 pm. Age 7 - 13. June 21- 25, 2021.
Camp 3: Let’s Bug Out With Giant Paper Mache Bugs. Artists will buzz into the incredible world of a bug’s life by creating giant paper mache insects. Students will learn the art of design, construction and painting. Busy bees we will be! This is a 3 hour class Mon. - Fri. 8 - 11am. Age 7 - 13. June 28 - July 2, 2021.
Camp 4: I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For ICE CREAM! Artists will make their very own paper mache double decker scooped ice cream cone or ice cream sundae. I guarantee these scoops will melt your
heart. Students will learn the art of design, construction and painting. Yummy! This is a 3 hour class Mon. - Fri. 12 - 3 pm.
Age 5 - 9. June 28 - July 2, 2021
Camp 2: The Wonderful World of Weaving. Artists will be making their very own looms to create beautiful one of a kind weavings from various fibers. Artists will learn the art of Board and Straw weaving while learning several techniques about needle work, braiding and tying of yarn. A fun filled fiber arts week! This is a 3 hour class Mon. - Fri. 12 - 3 pm. Age 7 - 13. June 21- 25, 2021.
Camp 3: Let’s Bug Out With Giant Paper Mache Bugs. Artists will buzz into the incredible world of a bug’s life by creating giant paper mache insects. Students will learn the art of design, construction and painting. Busy bees we will be! This is a 3 hour class Mon. - Fri. 8 - 11am. Age 7 - 13. June 28 - July 2, 2021.
Camp 4: I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For ICE CREAM! Artists will make their very own paper mache double decker scooped ice cream cone or ice cream sundae. I guarantee these scoops will melt your
heart. Students will learn the art of design, construction and painting. Yummy! This is a 3 hour class Mon. - Fri. 12 - 3 pm.
Age 5 - 9. June 28 - July 2, 2021
Summer Art Camp with Nell Anderson:
All Nell Anderson camps are $110 per student per 1 full session. All supplies are included in the price of tuition. Sessions are limited to 8 students per class. Must have 2 students for the class to make. Contact Nell Anderson for more information: Call or text 512-791-5970 or email at nell@babiesareblessings.com.
Session 1: Painting Pet Portraits with a Twist with Nell Anderson. We will create an acrylic pour
background and then paint our animal portrait on top. We will have other smaller art projects that they will get to work on.
Ages 7 - 11. July 26, 27, 28, 29. 10 am - 12 pm.
Session 2: Painting Pet Portraits with a Twist with Nell Anderson. We will create an acrylic pour background and then paint our animal portrait on top. We will have other smaller art projects that they will work on.
Ages 12 - 16. July 26, 27, 28, 29. 1 - 3 pm.
Session 3: Wood Burning Animal Portraits For Beginners. Your child will learn the step-by-step process in creating a pyrography drawing. Ages 12 - 16. July 19, 20, 21, 22. 12 - 3 pm.
Summer Art Camps With Joy Hill:
All Joy Hill camps cost $150 per student per one full session. Contact Joy Hill for more information: call or text 607-761-7861 or email Joy at joy.hill@comalisd.org
Wild At Art: In this class, your child will experience the joy of creating art using nature. We will make our own paints, our own paintbrushes, and we will create artwork using these materials as well as others. Your child will leave this class knowing how you can create art using the things we find around us as well as four completed projects. First Camp: June 14 - 18. 1- 3 pm. 1st - 4th grade. Second Camp: June 21 - 25. 10 am - 12 pm. Age 1st - 4th grade.
Teeth and Horns - A dino/unicorn camp for the little ones:
In this class, your little one will be able to create beautiful and unique works of art using their favorite subject matter...dinosaurs and/or unicorns! The projects include collage, sculptures and necklaces. Your child will leave this class having been exposed to
several different art mediums as well as further developing their fine motor skills, social skills, and ability to think creatively! First Camp: June 14 -18. 10 am - 12 pm. Age 3 - 6 years. Second Camp: June 21 - 25. 1 - 3 pm. Age 3 - 6 years.
Summer Art Camp with Mrs. Stracener:
All classes with Mrs. Stracener are $110 per student per 1 full session. All supplies are included in the price of tuition. Sessions are limited to 8 students per class. Must have 2 students for the class to make. Contact Kara Stracener for more information: Call or text 832-215-1315 or email Karastracener@me.com.
Acrylic Paintings On Wood and More Projects: July 6 - 9. 9 - 12 pm. Ages: 6-12.
Summer Art Camps with Mrs. Galperin:
All classes with Mrs. Galperin are $150 per student per 1 full session. All supplies are included in the price of tuition. Sessions are limited to 8 students per class. Must have 2 students for the class to make. Contact Mrs. Galperin for more information by email at elise.galperin@gmail.com.
Session 1 - Pots For Tots: The Safari: Come explore the safari with sculpture. Sculpture is 3-d artwork created by shaping or combining materials. In this course we will explore the safari landscape and animals using clay, paint and 3D objects to learn with. Your child will create a safari animal out of clay, design an animal face mask with multimedia, create matted 2D works inspired from the safari landscape and more! Ages 6 - 8. 9 - 11 am. July 12, 13, 14, 15, 16.
Session 2 - Surrealism: Surrealistic art is characterized by dream-like visuals, the use of symbolism, and collage images. Your little artists will learn about Surrealists like Salvador Dalí, Frida Kahlo, André Breton and more. They will interact with the very materials Surrealist experimented with, automatic drawing, exquisite corpse and more! Ages 8 - 11. 9 -11 am. July 19, 20, 21, 22, 23.
Summer Art Camps with Ms. Martinez:
Contact Ms. Martinez for more information: ashleymartinezart@gmail.com or call or text 361-228-3852.
Peter Reynolds Pre-K Day: Peter Reynolds is an amazing author and illustrator who inspires creativity
and individuality. Join me for a Creative Storytime where we read “Ish” and “Happy Little Dreamer”. Then, create an Ish inspired art project. Join Ashley Martinez, art educator for 12 years, as she brings back a New Braunfels classic, Creative Storytime.
All supplies are included in the price of tuition. Session is limited to 8 students per class. Ages 4 - 6. July 12th. 9 - 9:45 am.
$20 per child.
Kitchen Lithography: Lithography, the process of printing from a flat surface treated so as to repel the ink except where it is required for printing. The historic artform of printmaking is such an amazing creative process to learn. With this unique and simplified way to create litho at home, students will be able to create and print their very own lithographs. Day one, we will learn composition techniques to create their design. Day two, students will process their plates and print a 10 series addition. Ages 14 - 17. July 13 & 14. 10 am - 12 pm. $80 per student.
Summer Camps with Holly Falkenberg:
Contact Holly Falkenberg for more information: hollyfalkenberg@gmail.com or call or text 830-822-1091.
Skateboard Deck Art: You will receive a skateboard deck from Amazon to put your artwork on. I will have some stencils and print outs you can trace for your deck design, or you are free to hand draw your design on big paper the size of
the skateboard deck so you can trace it on with transfer paper. Sessions are limited to 8 students per class. Must have 3 students for the class to make. All supplies are included in the price of tuition. Ages 14 - 17. June 9 - 11. 9 am - 12 pm. $150 per student.
Silk Painting: On day 1, we will stretch our silk on an 8-12” embroidery hoop, draw our designs and outline design with gutta “puffy paint”. You can make your design abstract or representational. If you are planning on making yours representational, please bring in a reference photo or drawing on computer paper that you can trace. I will have some objects you can trace also. On day 2, we will add the dyes to the silk. On day 3, we will steam the silk, wash, iron and mat your art. Sessions are limited to 8 students per class. Must have 3 students for the class to make. All supplies are included in the price of tuition. Ages 12 - 16. June 9 - 11. 1 - 3 pm. $150 per student.
