Visual Expressions
Art for Adults
Our educational programming isn’t just for kids. Join us for grown-up fun!
Wine on the Wheel
All skill levels are welcome in this clay workshop where you’ll unwind and play in the mud. Clay hand-building and wheel instruction included. In addition to clay and glazes, we will supply wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages. Create your pottery during the first session then return the following date to glaze and create another piece.
Ages 21+
This experience is held on two consecutive evenings.
Additional Adult Class Opportunities
Floral Pounding: Notes, Totes and Tea Towels
- Cost
- Non-Member: $80 | Donor/Member: $72
Explore the ancient Japanese technique of Tataki Zome, crafting unique prints by transferring the colorful pigments of flowers onto fabric or paper. Choose one tote bag, two tea towels or 6 note cards.
About the Instructor: Alexondrea Thong Vanh
Alexondrea Thong Vanh is a local artist and performer. She is a graduate of both American Musical Dramatic Academy New York and University of South Dakota, where she holds a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Theatre. Alex originally turned to painting as a therapeutic coping mechanism and it blossomed into more creativity throughout her career. Recent works include exploration of texture and nature through impasto painting technique where heavy texture acrylic is shaped with various tools and the use of natural dyes and florals.
Sales tax and additional fees may apply.
Life Drawing
- Cost
- Non-Member: $45 | Donor/Member: $40.50
All the principals of drawing can be found in the human form. During this class, you will focus on movement, proportions, and anatomy while observing a live model.
About the Instructor: Ozzy Ricardez
Ozzy Ricardez received his degree in Fine Arts from Humboldt State University in northern California. In addition to his own studio work, he finds joy in helping young artists find their voice through his work with LifeScape, Boys & Girls Club and the Grupp Art Academy at the Washington Pavilion.
Sales tax and additional fees may apply.
Drawing Basics: Portraits
- Cost
- Non-Member: $45 | Donor/Member: $40.50
Learn the fundamental techniques of drawing a human face, focusing on proportion, facial features and foundational construction methods.
About the Instructor: Erin Castle
Erin Castle has been active in the arts industry of Sioux Falls for the past 20 years as a creator, curator and cultivator. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Augustana College in 2006 with an emphasis on painting and has worked in arts-based retail spaces ever since. Before joining the Washington Pavilion’s Visual Arts Center as a Curator, Erin served as the General Manager for Rehfeld’s Art & Framing.
Sales tax and additional fees may apply.
Neolithic Watercolor
- Cost
- Non-Member: $80 | Donor/Member: $72
Explore the art of prehistoric painting as you create your own watercolor paint and brushes from natural materials.
About the Instructor: Chad Nelson
Chad Nelson, a printmaker and art educator based in Sioux Falls, is dedicated to both teaching and creating art. He imparts his knowledge as an art teacher at Brandon Valley High School and as a Printmaking instructor at Augustana University. Nelson’s artistic achievements extend to national and international portfolio exchanges and exhibitions, showcasing his talent on a global scale.
Sales tax and additional fees may apply.
Watercolor Portraits
- Cost
- Non-Member: $80 | Donor/Member: $72
Take your portraits to another level with watercolor portrait painting! Learn techniques to sketch and paint faces . Fee includes a set of watercolors and brushes to take home.
About the Instructor: Erin Castle
Erin Castle has been active in the arts industry of Sioux Falls for the past 20 years as a creator, curator and cultivator. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Augustana College in 2006 with an emphasis on painting and has worked in arts-based retail spaces ever since. Before joining the Washington Pavilion’s Visual Arts Center as a Curator, Erin served as the General Manager for Rehfeld’s Art & Framing.
Sales tax and additional fees may apply.
Abstract Expressions: Impasto Technique
- Cost
- Non-Member: $80 | Donor/Member: $72
Impasto is a technique used in painting where paint is applied thickly to a canvas and manipulated with brushes or palette knife. Explore this technique using heavy texture acrylic paint and a variety of sculpting tools.
About the Instructor: Alexondrea Thong Vanh
Alexondrea Thong Vanh is a local artist and performer. She is a graduate of both American Musical Dramatic Academy New York and University of South Dakota, where she holds a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Theatre. Alex originally turned to painting as a therapeutic coping mechanism and it blossomed into more creativity throughout her career. Recent works include exploration of texture and nature through impasto painting technique where heavy texture acrylic is shaped with various tools and the use of natural dyes and florals.
Sales tax and additional fees may apply.
Intro to Oil Painting: Landscapes
- Cost
- Non-Member: $80 | Donor/Member: $72
Develop an understanding of composition as you design and paint a landscape. Expand your knowledge as you learn how to use oil paint.
About the Instructor: David Sieh
David Sieh is an full time artist living in Sioux Falls, focusing on landscapes and Abstract Expression work. David has been active in the arts community since the late 1980’s and received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Sioux Falls in 2000. Painting, teaching and learning have been a lifetime pursuit.
Sales tax and additional fees may apply.
Monotype Printmaking
- Cost
- Non-Member: $80 | Donor/Member: $72
Develop your monotype printmaking skills as you combine painting and printmaking techniques to create unique prints.
About the Instructor: Chad Nelson
Chad Nelson, a printmaker and art educator based in Sioux Falls, is dedicated to both teaching and creating art. He imparts his knowledge as an art teacher at Brandon Valley High School and as a Printmaking instructor at Augustana University. Nelson’s artistic achievements extend to national and international portfolio exchanges and exhibitions, showcasing his talent on a global scale.
Sales tax and additional fees may apply.
Intro to Abstract Expressionism
- Cost
- Non-Member: $80 | Donor/Member: $72
Explore the concepts of design and different painting techniques to create an one-of-a kind abstract painting.
About the Instructor: David Sieh
David Sieh is an full time artist living in Sioux Falls, focusing on landscapes and Abstract Expression work. David has been active in the arts community since the late 1980’s and received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Sioux Falls in 2000. Painting, teaching and learning have been a lifetime pursuit.
Sales tax and additional fees may apply.
Mixed Media Exploration
- Cost
- Non-Member: $80 | Donor/Member: $72
Explore multiple mediums in an experimental art making setting ! Play with watercolor, acrylic marker, oil pastels and more to create something completely your own!
About the Instructor: Erin Castle
Erin Castle has been active in the arts industry of Sioux Falls for the past 20 years as a creator, curator and cultivator. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Augustana College in 2006 with an emphasis on painting and has worked in arts-based retail spaces ever since. Before joining the Washington Pavilion’s Visual Arts Center as a Curator, Erin served as the General Manager for Rehfeld’s Art & Framing.
Sales tax and additional fees may apply.
Life Drawing
- Cost
- Non-Member: $45 | Donor/Member: $40.50
All the principals of drawing can be found in the human form. During this class, you will focus on movement, proportions, and anatomy while observing a live model.
About the Instructor: Ozzy Ricardez
Ozzy Ricardez received his degree in Fine Arts from Humboldt State University in northern California. In addition to his own studio work, he finds joy in helping young artists find their voice through his work with LifeScape, Boys & Girls Club and the Grupp Art Academy at the Washington Pavilion.
Sales tax and additional fees may apply.
Silver Point Drawing
- Cost
- Non-Member: $80 | Donor/Member: $72
Step back into the time of the Renaissance as you learn to create intricate drawings using silver wire.
About the Instructor: Chad Nelson
Chad Nelson, a printmaker and art educator based in Sioux Falls, is dedicated to both teaching and creating art. He imparts his knowledge as an art teacher at Brandon Valley High School and as a Printmaking instructor at Augustana University. Nelson’s artistic achievements extend to national and international portfolio exchanges and exhibitions, showcasing his talent on a global scale.
Sales tax and additional fees may apply.
Abstract Expressions: Impasto Technique
- Cost
- Non-Member: $80 | Donor/Member: $72
Impasto is a technique used in painting where paint is applied thickly to a canvas and manipulated with brushes or palette knife. Explore this technique using heavy-texture acrylic paint and a variety of sculpting tools.
About the Instructor: Alexondrea Thong Vanh
Alexondrea Thong Vanh is a local artist and performer. She is a graduate of both American Musical Dramatic Academy New York and University of South Dakota, where she holds a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Theatre. Alex originally turned to painting as a therapeutic coping mechanism and it blossomed into more creativity throughout her career. Recent works include exploration of texture and nature through impasto painting technique where heavy texture acrylic is shaped with various tools and the use of natural dyes and florals.
Sales tax and additional fees may apply.
