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Abhinaya Darpana: The mirror of expression

Nov 3 • 1 session

Sunday

2–4pm

Explore a form of storytelling and movement that has its roots in India 2000 years ago, with Bharatanatyam, a form of classical dance.
Adult classes

Special offerings
Sunday

2–4pm

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Art for life: Ceramic Hand-building

Oct 19–Dec 14 • 8 sessions (No class Nov 30)

Saturday

10am–12pm

Learn the fundamental techniques of pinching, coiling, and slab construction while connecting with new people in a supportive environment.
Adult classes

Ceramics

Art for life
Saturday

10am–12pm

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Art for Life: Shibori Creations

Oct 19–Dec 14 • 8 sessions (No class Nov 30)

Saturday

10am-12pm

Learn how to dye fabric with beautiful patterns and colors using various shibori techniques.
Adult classes

Fiber Arts

Art for life
Saturday

10am-12pm

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Botanical Monoprints

Nov 15 • 1 session

Friday

6–8pm

Capture nature’s beautiful textures by inking plants and delicately creating an impression resulting in an exquisite, one-of-a-kind monoprint that celebrates the fleeting charm of the floral world.
Adult classes

Printmaking
Friday

6–8pm

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Ceramics

Oct 17–Dec 12 • 8 sessions (No class Nov 28)

Thursday

1:30–4:30pm

Students with a basic working knowledge of hand-building and wheel-throwing will have the freedom to explore a variety of methods for creating ceramic wares with support from the instructor.
Adult classes

Ceramics
Thursday

1:30–4:30pm

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Composition and Design

Oct 4 • 1 session

Friday

6–8pm

Learn how a professional painter views and studies paintings when visiting a museum.
Adult classes

Drawing & Painting
Friday

6–8pm

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Contemporary Landscape Painting

Oct 19–Dec 14 • 8 sessions (No class Nov 30)

Saturday

9am–12pm

We will investigate landscape painting in oil paint through a contemporary lens. Learn how artists develop a relationship to their surroundings through a painting practice.
Adult classes

Drawing & Painting
Saturday

9am–12pm

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Drawing

Oct 17–Dec 12 • 8 sessions (No class Nov 28)

Thursday

1:30–4:30pm

Become familiar with the mechanics and materials of drawing. Students use traditional and non-traditional materials to learn about line, contour, gesture, and value.
Adult classes

Drawing & Painting
Thursday

1:30–4:30pm

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Drawing and Painting Portraits

Oct 17–Dec 12 • 8 sessions (No class Nov 28)

Thursday

6–9pm

Study drawing and painting from live sitters for a three-hour pose each class.
Adult classes

Drawing & Painting
Thursday

6–9pm

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Drawing HoMA’s Courtyards

Nov 10 • 1 session

Sunday

2–4pm

Learn the art of pencil drawing outdoors in the beautiful courtyards of the Honolulu Museum of Art.
Adult classes

Drawing & Painting
Sunday

2–4pm

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Drawing with Confidence

Oct 19–Dec 14 • 8 sessions (No class Nov 30)

Saturday

9am–12pm

Join us for engaging weekly drawing lessons designed to help you improve your ability to approach any subject with confidence.
Adult classes

Drawing & Painting
Saturday

9am–12pm

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Enameling Basics

Nov 15–Dec 13 • 4 sessions (No class Nov 29)

Friday

1:30-4:30pm

Learn enamel jewelry basics! Designed to be fast and fun, students have the potential for a wearable piece each class.
Adult classes

Metals & Jewelry
Friday

1:30-4:30pm

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Abhinaya Darpana: The mirror of expression

Art for life: Ceramic Hand-building

Art for Life: Shibori Creations

Botanical Monoprints

Ceramics

Composition and Design

Contemporary Landscape Painting

Drawing

Drawing and Painting Portraits

Drawing HoMA’s Courtyards

Drawing with Confidence

Enameling Basics

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