Sertoma Arts Center is offering a range of classes scheduled from January through February, with options for toddlers, teens, adults, and individuals with disabilities. The programs cover various creative interests, including visual arts, pottery, sewing, jewelry making, and movement-based classes, according to the City of Raleigh's announcement.
For young children, the “Mini Monets” class is designed for ages 1.5 to 2.5 and focuses on early art exploration, motor skills, and group interaction. Led by Michelle Davis Petelinz, the six-session class includes all materials and costs $66 for residents and $81 for non-residents.
Teen-focused offerings include an anime drawing class taught by Arielle Marcum, where participants learn character design over five sessions, excluding January 19. Fees are $101 for residents and $116 for non-residents. Teens interested in ceramics can enroll in “Teen Pottery – Handbuilding” with instructor Anne Terry, which covers techniques such as slabs, molds, and stamps. The cost is $146 for residents and $161 for non-residents.
Adult classes include a sewing course on making culottes, led by Karina Maxey, running from January 12 to February 9. Participants learn pleating, pocket construction, and zipper installation, with fees set at $145 for residents and $160 for non-residents. Jewelry-making classes with Amy Veatch focus on creating earrings inspired by historical designs. Movement and wellness classes are also available, including Kripalu yoga on Mondays and Nia classes on Saturdays that continue through April.
Additional programs include “The Artist’s Way for Women,” facilitated by Marlene Pelligrino, which focuses on creative exploration and includes a $10 class fee in addition to the course cost. Sertoma also offers “SRIS Clay Exploration,” a pottery program for individuals with disabilities, led by staff and priced at $25 for residents and $40 for non-residents.
Registration and a full list of classes are available through RecLink or in the Leisure Ledger.
