Welcome to the ACE Class Registration Page!

Our ACE classes are designed to ignite creativity and inspire the Edinburg community. Whether you’re exploring a new skill for the first time or refining a hobby to elevate your talent, each class offers an engaging, supportive, and enriching experience. We are committed to helping every participant discover their artistic voice and enjoy the transformative power of the arts!

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WATERCOLOR

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'Beginner Watercolor' class for seniors (60+) focused on 'Avian Life.' Held Mondays, March 16 through May 18, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM by Edinburg ACE and Cultural Arts. Features a watercolor illustration of a colorful bird.

Seniors watercolor- beginners: Avian Wildlife

In this relaxed and welcoming environment, you’ll learn the foundations of painting- from soft washes to color mixing, to bring your favorite birds to life. This course focuses on a color, form, and texture, fostering your creativity and confidence as you create expressive, personal artwork at your own pace.

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'Beginner Watercolor' for adults focused on 'Still Life.' Held Mondays, March 16 through May 18, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM by Edinburg ACE and Cultural Arts. Features a watercolor illustration of a fruit bowl with grapes and citrus

Adults Watercolor- Beginner: Still Life

Unwind after hours in our Beginner Still Life Watercolor class for adults. This early evening course explores the beauty of everyday objects through essential techniques like washes, layering, and color blending. You’ll experiment with light and composition in a relaxed setting, building the confidence to develop your own expressive artistic style.

 

PRINTMAKING

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'Intermediate Printmaking' for adults focused on 'Woodblocking.' Held Tuesdays, March 24 through May 26, 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM by Edinburg ACE and Cultural Arts. Features an image of hands working with a woodblock and printing plate

Adults Printmaking- Intermediate: Woodblocking

Elevate your printmaking skills in our Intermediate Woodblocking course. This course moves beyond the basics to focus on the precision of multi-block registration and the delicate art of color reduction printing. You’ll refine your carving techniques, experiment with ink transparency, and explore advanced paper handling, giving you the tools to create complex, layered compositions with a professional finish.

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'Beginner Printmaking' for adults focused on 'Screenprinting.' Held Tuesdays, March 24 through May 26, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM by Edinburg ACE and Cultural Arts. Features an image of hands working with a squeege and printing plate

Adults Printmaking- Beginner: Screenprinting

This hands-on course covers the core process- from stencil creation and mesh tension to mastering the squeegee stroke. You’ll experiment with ink layering and registration in a high-energy, collaborative studio environment, building the technical skills to transform your original designs into bold, multi-edition prints

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'Intermediate Printmaking' for adults focused on 'Intaglio.' Held Thursdays, April 2 through June 11, 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM by Edinburg ACE and Cultural Arts. Features an image of a bird etched into an acrylic plate.

Adults Printmaking- Intermediate: Intaglio

Master the core process- from plate preparation and using acid to incise designs to mastering the printing press. You’ll experiment with ink wiping and registration to transform your original designs into rich, multi-edition prints in a collaborative studio environment!

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Intermediate Printmaking' for adults focused on 'Lino Cutting.' Held Thursdays, April 2 through June 11, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM by Edinburg ACE and Cultural Arts. Features an image of a lino cutting sample and cutters.

Adults Printmaking- Intermediate: Lino Cutting

This hands-on course covers the core process- from transferring designs and using gouges to carve blocks to mastering the inking and printing process. Experiment with negative space, registration, and pressure to transform your original designs into bold, multi-edition relief prints!

 

colored pencils

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'Beginner Colored Pencils' for seniors (ages 60+) focused on 'Still Life.' Held Thursdays, March 26 through June 4, 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM by Edinburg ACE and Cultural Arts. Features an image of a realistic colored pencil drawing of a bowl of fruit including apples and oranges. Notes no class on April 23.

Seniors Colored Pencils- Beginner: Still Life

Unwind and get creative in our Beginner Still Life Colored Pencil class for seniors. This daytime course explores the beauty of everyday objects through essential techniques like layering, burnishing, and color blending. You’ll experiment with light and composition in a relaxed, social setting, building the confidence to develop your own detailed and expressive artistic style.

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'Beginner Colored Pencils' for adults focused on 'Poses & Figure Studies.' Held Thursdays, March 26 through June 4, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM by Edinburg ACE and Cultural Arts. Features an image of a realistic colored pencil drawing of a young woman sitting in profile. Notes no class on April 23.

Adults Colored Pencils- Beginner: Poses and Figures

Discover how to draw people in our Beginner Figure Study colored pencil class for adults. Designed specifically for those new to art, this course breaks down the beauty of the human form using simple techniques like layering and color blending. You’ll experiment with basic proportions and gentle poses in a relaxed, social setting, building the confidence to develop your own expressive artistic style at your own pace.

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'Colored Pencils' for homeschooled kids. Held Tuesdays, March 31 through June 2, 3:00 PM to 4:15 PM by Edinburg ACE and Cultural Arts. Features a photograph of a smiling young girl holding a handful of colorful pencils.

Homeschooled kids’ colored pencils

Learn about colored pencil techniques like layering and blending! Dive into the basics of this vibrant medium while drawing inspiration from historical art figures and their masterpieces- perfect for young artists ready to create their own colorful portfolio!

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'Intermediate Colored Pencils' for teens focused on 'Comics & Story Boarding.' Held Tuesdays, March 31 through June 2, 5:00 PM to 6:15 PM by Edinburg ACE and Cultural Arts. Features a photograph of a hand drawing manga-style characters into a storyboard layout.

teens Colored Pencils- Intermediate: Comics and Story Boarding

Master dynamic panel layouts, cinematic pacing, and consistent character design as you move beyond the basics. You’ll explore professional techniques like advanced shot composition and visual continuity to bring your original worlds to life- the perfect class to refine your skills and build a polished portfolio!

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'Beginner Colored Pencils' for adults focused on 'Facial Expressions.' Held Tuesdays, March 31 through June 2, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM by Edinburg ACE and Cultural Arts. Features an image of various expressive, cartoon-style male faces drawn on a sketchbook page with colored pencils resting nearby.

Adults Colored Pencils- beginner: facial expressions

Master the art of emotion in our Beginner Facial Expressions class for adults! You’ll learn the core mechanics of how the eyes, brows, and mouth shift to convey feelings like joy, surprise, and frustration. It’s a perfect, beginner-friendly way to add emotional depth and personality to your portraits or illustrations!

 

OIL PASTELs

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'Beginner Oil Pastels' for seniors (ages 60+) focused on 'Human Features.' Held Mondays, March 23 through May 25, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM by Edinburg ACE and Cultural Arts. Features an artistic oil pastel portrait of a person looking downward, rendered in expressive blue and pink tones.


Seniors Oil Pastels- Beginner: Human Features

Master the art of portraiture in our Seniors’ Beginner Oil Pastel class. Focus on capturing human features through essential techniques like blending and layering. In a relaxed, social setting, you’ll explore light and shadow to create expressive, soulful portraits with confidence.

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'Beginner Oil Pastels' for adults focused on 'Oceanic Animals.' Held Mondays, March 23 through May 25, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM by Edinburg ACE and Cultural Arts. Features a detailed oil pastel drawing of a vibrant, orange-toned fish with blue and red markings.

Adults Oil Pastels- Beginner: Oceanic Animals

Bring the vibrant colors of the sea to life in our course. This course focuses on capturing oceanic animals through techniques like heavy blending and layering to create realistic textures like scales and shimmering fins. Experiment with light and motion in a creative, social setting, building the skills to develop your own expressive marine art.

 

3D Crafts

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'Beginner 3D Crafts' for adults focused on 'Metal Embossing.' Held Wednesdays, April 1 through June 3, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM by Edinburg ACE and Cultural Arts. Features an image of a shiny, silver embossed metal craft piece on a wooden surface with pencils nearby.

Adults 3D Crafts- Beginner: Metal Embossing

Bring your designs to life in our metal embossing course for adults! This beginner class focuses on transforming flat metal sheets into 3D art by tracing patterns onto soft metals like aluminum or copper. Learn to create intricate textures and and apply patina to add depth and an antique finish.

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'Beginner 3D Crafts' for adults focused on 'Book Making.' Held Wednesdays, April 1 through June 3, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM by Edinburg ACE and Cultural Arts. Features a photograph of hands working with paper and craft tools on a wooden table, including a small bottle of blue ink.

Adults 3D Crafts- Beginner: Book Making

This beginner class focuses on transforming loose pages into handcrafted volumes by learning the fundamentals of binding, folding, and cover design. Learn to making your own paper to add a personal touch to every page!

 
Drawing Classes Materials

Drawing Classes Materials

  • 9"x12" or larger Sketch Pad
  • 9"x12" or larger Newsprint Pad
  • Painter's Apron
  • Drawing Pencils
  • Hand Baren / Wooden Spoon
  • Tracing Paper (optional)
  • 9"x12" or larger 140lb Watercolor Pad
  • 24ct Watercolor Paints - Assorted Colors
  • Watercolor Palette with Closing Lid
  • Masking or Painter's Tape
  • Painter's Apron
  • Watercolor Brush Set
  • Drawing Pencils
  • 9"x12" or larger Sketch Pad/Journal
  • No. 2 Pencil
  • 20-36ct Colored Pencils
  • 12" Ruler
  • 9"x12" or larger Sketching Pad
  • Rubber or Kneaded Eraser
  • Drawing Pencils
  • Drawing Board with Clips
  • 9"x12" or larger Pastel Pad [asst. colored or solid]
  • Masking or Painter's Tape
  • Oil Pastel Sticks [20ct or higher]
  • Cotton Swabs
  • Drawing Pencils