ART CLASSES

CLASSES AT THE CAC

The Heart of Arts and Culture in Temple Texas.

The Cultural Activities Center (CAC) in Temple, TX, offers a variety of artistic and educational classes designed to inspire creativity for all ages. From painting, drawing, and ceramics to theater, dance, and music, the CAC provides hands-on learning experiences led by skilled instructors. Whether you’re a beginner looking to explore a new hobby or an experienced artist wanting to refine your skills, there’s a class for you. With programs for both children and adults, the CAC is committed to fostering artistic expression and lifelong learning in the community. Discover your next creative passion by enrolling in one of the many classes offered throughout the year.

UPCOMING Classes

Introduction to Collagraph Printing

This workshop introduces participants to collagraph printmaking through the creation of textured printing plates using layered materials and found objects. Students will explore texture, composition, and surface while building experimental plates that can be inked and printed by hand or press.

Introduction to Monoprinting

This workshop introduces participants to monoprinting through direct mark-making, layering, and experimental printing techniques. Students will explore additive and subtractive methods using ink, texture, and drawing tools to create one-of-a-kind prints. The workshop encourages playful experimentation and emphasizes process, spontaneity, and material exploration.

Introduction to Relief Printing

This workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of relief printmaking through carving and printing a simple design from a relief block. Students will learn how to transfer an image, safely carve a block, ink the surface, and create hand-pulled prints. The class emphasizes bold imagery, texture, and experimentation while providing an approachable introduction to printmaking techniques.

Introduction to Screen Printing

This workshop introduces participants to the basics of screen printing using simple stencil-based techniques. Students will learn how screen printing works by creating hand-cut paper stencils and printing bold graphic imagery onto paper. The workshop focuses on accessible methods that encourage experimentation, layering, and repetition.

Printing Making with Emmi Hasselbach: 4 Classes

Classes include:Introduction to Relief PrintingIntroduction to Screen PrintingIntroduction to Collagraph PrintingIntrodction to Monoprinting

Water Lily Master Study

Join Spencer Welch for a master class that focuses on Monet’s Water Lilies. Taking an indepth look at the techniques and approaches to Impressionism made popular by Claude Monet.

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