Adult Education

Classes & Workshops

The Arts Council offers classes and workshops for adults of all ages, interests and abilities, that will stretch your imagination and inspire creativity. We pride ourselves in having talented and enthusiastic teachers who set a nurturing and creative atmosphere. Some classes are sponsored by the Arts Council, others are offered by independent teachers and organizations.

Upcoming Classes

Valentine’s Day Origami Class with Ace Phelps

Saturday, February 14 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Valentines Day Origami Workshop

Instructor: Ace Phelps

Ages 13+

Learn to Assemble your Origami into cool 3-D Sculptures. All Paper, No Tape, No Glue! With Instructor Ace Phelps the Paper Wizard!

All skill levels welcome. All supplies provided.

Saturday, February 14th, 2:00 -4:00 pm

Cost: $50.00

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Beginner Modular Origami Class with Ace Phelps

Saturday, February 21 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Learn how to fold and assemble Modular Origami 3-D Sculptures in Part 1. Instructor Ace Phelps will help students to foster creativity and students learn the basics of Modular Origami before moving on to creating more complex project of their own designs in Part 2.

Part 2 Modular Origami Class with Ace Phelps

Saturday, February 28 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Beginners Modular Origami Workshop, Part II

Instructor: Ace Phelps

After learning how to fold and assemble your Modular Origami 3-D Sculptures in Part 1, Instructor Ace Phelps will help to foster creativity and help students move towards creating their own designs moving beyond beginner folds and creases to create more complex projects of their own choosing.

Modular origami is not only a creative art form but also a mathematical exploration, as many models are based on geometric principles. It can be used to create decorative objects, educational tools, and even complex sculptures that demonstrate mathematical concepts.

Saturday, February […]

Adult Workshop Series: Painting the Landscape in Oil or Acrylic

Saturday, February 28 @ 2:00 pm - Saturday, March 14 @ 4:30 am

Join artist and instructor Eric Westbrook in developing and improving your landscape painting skills. Instructor will be demonstrating with oil paint, but students are welcome to use acrylics if they prefer.

Bring your own or utilize Arts Council supplies of acrylic paint, brushes and mixed media paper, included in the cost of the class.

Both standing and table easels available.

Classes will be February 28th, March 7th, & March 14th from 2:00-4:30PM and can be taken as a series or for just one session.

Eric Westbrook is a painter, illustrator, and art instructor living and working in the Washington DC area. Current and former teaching […]

Cancellations & Refunds

If CCAC cancels a class due to insufficient enrollment, a full refund will be given. For cancellations made by the student, a refund may be granted minus a processing fee. Cancellations must be requested at least 14 days prior to the start of class. If a cancellation is requested after that, a refund may be granted at the discretion of CCAC staff. No refunds are given for missed classes or early withdrawal. If a class is cancelled due to weather, parents will be contacted by email and/or phone and a make-up class will be scheduled by the instructor.

The CCAC has full discretion over registrations.