Creative Arts for Life
CREATIVE ARTS FOR LIFE
New in 2023! South Salt Lake and the Arts Council have moved to a new platform called CivicRec. All art class registrations will now take place here: South Salt Lake Civic Rec Catalog.
To register for classes, simply create a user account, click on the "Arts Programming" tab, add a class to your cart, and then checkout.
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New Fees. As we expand arts programming and to help mitigate materials/supplies expenses, we will be charging SSL Residents $20/class and Non-residents $60/class for a typical four-session class.
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If you need help creating a user account, please contact arts@sslc.gov or call 801-483-6018.
UPCOMING CLASS OFFERINGS
November 2023
Bad Dog Art: Drawing Skills
Instructor: Maddie Christensen
Wednesdays November 1, 8, 15, and 29 No class on November 22nd.
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
South Salt Lake Community Center Co-Op
Art Room - 2531 South 500 East
Unlock your creative potential and express yourself through the art of drawing. This is a comprehensive
4-week course designed to introduce you to the fundamental drawing techniques, materials, tools,
value, perspective, and much more. Whether you’re a beginner or have some drawing experience and
seeking to refine your skills, this course provides a welcoming and supportive environment where you
can enhance your creativity. You will create a different project each week using the skills and techniques
taught.
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IFor more information and to register for classes, please click here: SSL Catalog
Learn to Paint With Acrylics
Instructor: Robin Luker
Thursdays November 2, 9, 16, and 30 No class on November 23nd.
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
South Salt Lake Community Center Co-Op
Art Room - 2531 South 500 East
Acquire fundamental painting skills such as, value, composition, color theory, color mixing, layering, texture and more, through a series of simple projects that anyone can do and everyone will love. At the end of the course students will use the skills gained, to create their own masterpiece. Robin will be utilizing a book by Mark Daniel Nelson as part of the instruction.
Robin received her Bachelor in Fine arts from the University of Utah in 1993, with an emphasis on drawing and painting. Since then she has been a freelance artist doing murals, designing Christmas cards, and doing oil paintings. Robin is currently working on her Masters of Fine Arts degree. She is a mother of 5 kids, and she has lived in South Salt Lake since 2006.
Robin's goal is for students to feel confident that they can create pleasing artwork, and have the quality of life that inherently comes with creative expression.
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I'IFor more information and to register for classes, please click here: SSL Catalog
Painting From Photos in Watercolor
Instructor: Sue Martin
Tuesdays - November 7, 14, 21, and 28
1 pm to 3 pm
South Salt Lake Community Center Co-Op
Art Room - 2531 South 500 East
Beginning-to-intermediate watercolor artists who have taken an introductory watercolor class, such as Painting From Life in Watercolor, are invited to a series of four classes focused on painting from photo references. Participants will learn how to adapt the photo to create a pleasing composition, and how to adjust the colors and values to better represent the “live” subject. More advanced students who want to learn to paint more “loosely” will be guided to use the elements of design – value, color, line, shape, and texture/pattern – to abstract the subject to create their own unique interpretation.
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Instructor Sue Martin places an emphasis on playfulness, encouragement, and individual mentoring in a relaxed atmosphere.
A suggested materials list will be provided. Participants may also sign up to borrow materials during class.
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IFor more information and to register for classes, please click here: SSL Catalog
Bad Dog Art: Colored Pencil Techniques
Instructor: Marlene Teter
Wednesdays: January 10, 17, 24, and 31st
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
South Salt Lake Community Center Co-Op
Art Room - 2531 South 500 East
Join us to explore and play with colored pencils. This is a medium that is very forgiving and versatile and can be used on a variety of surfaces. Marlene will guide you through a myriad of techniques such as color blocking, blending, stippling, and layering to build layers and create painterly effects. No prior experience is needed.
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Zentangle Club
Meet monthly with Linda Rios of Moon Dance Tangles.
The cost is $5 per session
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Linda discovered Zentangle in January of 2016. Through daily practice, she regained her focus and love of life after the loss of losing her husband. Linda felt inspired to share the benefits of Zentangle with others. In 2017 she trained in Rhode Island to become a certified Zentangle instructor.
November Registration Here
December Registration Here
Creative Arts for Life is a series of classes taught by professional artists, designed to provide residents and non-residents alike the empowering opportunity of creating art in a variety of mediums. The Creative Arts for Life program gives participants the confidence to get started in creative expression and learn a new skill while telling their stories through art. At the same time, participants receive the tangible physical and mental health benefits that art provides.
Creative Arts for Life registration fees are as follows:
$20.00 for South Salt Lake Residents
$60.00 for non-residents
We also offer FREE art classes for adults age 55 and better on Wednesday mornings from 10:00-11:30 at the SSL Co Op. These classes are taught by professional artists. More information can be found HERE.
