“Value” in visual arts is how dark or light a surface is. Most accomplished artists know that value is more important than color. Training the eye to see value is key to creating believable, three-dimensional illusion when drawing or painting. In this course, students will complete assignments that improve the artist's ability to see value and use simple tools to find the value of any given object.

Appropriate for age levels 15 thru Adult.

It is recommended that students take Basic Drawing I or have some drawing experience.

Supplies 

Students will need to bring the following supplies to class. 

Graphite Drawing Pencils (two each)

https://www.dickblick.com/products/tombow-mono-professional-drawing-pencils/

Tombow Mono Graphite Pencil 2H

Tombow Mono-Graphite Pencil H

Tombow Mono Graphite Pencil 2B

Tombow Mono Graphite Pencil 4B

Tombow Mono Graphite Pencil 6B

Pencil Eraser - Tombow Mono Zero

https://www.dickblick.com/items/tombow-mono-zero-refillable-eraser-eraser-refill-pack-round/           2H Tombow

Kneaded Eraser  (Faber-Castel is recommended)

https://www.dickblick.com/items/faber-castell-kneaded-eraser-medium/

Strathmore Heavy Weight Series 400 Drawing Paper Pad

18” x 24”

https://www.dickblick.com/items/strathmore-heavyweight-drawing-pad-18-x-24-24-sheets-100-lb-163-gsm/

Artist’s Tape (or Masking Tape)

https://www.dickblick.com/items/blick-artist-tape-white-38-x-60-yds/

Utility Knife

Walmart or home improvement store

3 Inch Chip Brush or Drafting Brush

Chip brushes can be purchased at Walmart or home improvement store

The following supplies are provided by instructor.

Foam Board Drawing Board

Newsprint

Student Grade Drawing Paper

Alvin Oval Eraser

Binder Clips

Drawing Bridge

Reference Photos

Sighting Rods

Sanding Screen Squares

Class for beginner and intermediate on how to handle the medium of water color. Learn to paint a painting in the first class period.

Instructor Bio                                                                                       

I am a graduate of the Kansas City Art Institute.                                     

I have been Art Director for BETTER HOMES & GARDENS magazine in Des Moines, Iowa and Art director for LEE RIDER JEANS & WESTERN WEAR in Kansas City, MO.                                                                                   

I have been teaching water color painting for 60 years and  have taught over 2,000 people to paint.                                                                 

I have an Art Studio and a Gallery with over 800 paintings. 

I love teaching art and watching people who thought they couldn’t paint, get excited as they grow with their new found knowledge.

Let's sew together! Do you have some sewing projects you would like to get done? Or are you looking for a distraction free place to sew? Perhaps you have been meaning to get out that sewing machine and learn about all it's many functions. Well then this is the class for you.

In this 4 week project-based 2-hour class (each week), regardless of your type of sewing machine or level of sewing, come learn to use your own home sewing machine. Learn how to thread and use all the various functions of your own machine, by a talented and well-seasoned professional sewer. 

Supplies: Students will bring their own sewing machine, fabric (project of choice), and any other sewing supplies. 

Instructor BIO:

BJ has been in the sewing industry for 35 years. She has dealt with "sew" many types of machines from commercial to home and is ready to collaborate with you. Her professionalism is only outmatched by her sincere dedication to helping others. She knows what it is like to need a space free of distractions to get a project done. Sew, come join BJ and her class and let's sew together. 

 *ASUMH Technical Center 4034 US Hwy 62 Mountain Home, AR  72653

(across from Plumlee Tire) 

Let's sew together! Do you have some sewing projects you would like to get done? Or are you looking for a distraction free place to sew? Perhaps you have been meaning to get out that sewing machine and learn about all it's many functions. Well then this is the class for you.

In this 4 week project-based 2-hour class (each week), regardless of your type of sewing machine or level of sewing, come learn to use your own home sewing machine. Learn how to thread and use all the various functions of your own machine, by a talented and well-seasoned professional sewer. 

Supplies: Students will bring their own sewing machine, fabric (project of choice), and any other sewing supplies. 

Instructor BIO:

BJ has been in the sewing industry for 35 years. She has dealt with "sew" many types of machines from commercial to home and is ready to collaborate with you. Her professionalism is only outmatched by her sincere dedication to helping others. She knows what it is like to need a space free of distractions to get a project done. Sew, come join BJ and her class and let's sew together. 

 *ASUMH Technical Center 4034 US Hwy 62 Mountain Home, AR  72653

(across from Plumlee Tire) 

Drawing is the foundation for many creative practices. This is an introductory course designed to teach the fundamentals of drawing. Drawing from life using simple objects, students learn to use tools that develop skills to break down shapes into simple lines. Whether you are a beginner or accomplished artist wanting to improve your drawing abilities this course is for all artists.

*All skill levels. 

*Appropriate for age levels 15 thru adult. 

*A $15 cash fee payable to the instructor on the first day of class for art supplies.

*No class will be held September 23rd,2026

Instructor BIO: 

With over 30 years as a commercial and studio artist, Janeen Schisser opened her studio in 2008 to teach students classical drawing and painting methods. Schissler Academy of Fine Arts was opened in Loveland, Colorado and for ten years saw as many as 400 students come to study. In the Two-Year Studio Certificate Program, students of Schissler Academy learned to paint and draw with over 60 courses written by Schissler.

In 2021 Janeen moved to the Arkansas to paint the beauty of the Ozarks. Janeen's work has been featured in exhibits and galleries throughout the United States and Canada, including the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Both private collectors and corporations own Janeen's work, most recently those of Idaho Forest Industries, Coeur D'Alene Mines, and Leaning Tree Inc.

Awards and Distinctions include Plein Air Painters' U.S. Open, Whitby Island, Washington, September 2006, St. Judes Silver State Show and Auction, Las Vegas, Nevada, Best of Show. April 1995. Poster Artist for the 2004 Sandpoint Music Festival. Pastel Society of America, Purchase Award. 

You can visit her web site at janeenschissler.com.

Drawing is the foundation for many creative practices. This is an introductory course designed to teach the fundamentals of drawing. Drawing from life using simple objects, students learn to use tools that develop skills to break down shapes into simple lines. Whether you are a beginner or accomplished artist wanting to improve your drawing abilities this course is for all artists.

*All skill levels. 

*Appropriate for age levels 15 thru adult. 

*A $15 cash fee payable to the instructor on the first day of class for art supplies.

*No class will be held September 23rd,2026

Instructor BIO: 

With over 30 years as a commercial and studio artist, Janeen Schisser opened her studio in 2008 to teach students classical drawing and painting methods. Schissler Academy of Fine Arts was opened in Loveland, Colorado and for ten years saw as many as 400 students come to study. In the Two-Year Studio Certificate Program, students of Schissler Academy learned to paint and draw with over 60 courses written by Schissler.

In 2021 Janeen moved to the Arkansas to paint the beauty of the Ozarks. Janeen's work has been featured in exhibits and galleries throughout the United States and Canada, including the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Both private collectors and corporations own Janeen's work, most recently those of Idaho Forest Industries, Coeur D'Alene Mines, and Leaning Tree Inc.

Awards and Distinctions include Plein Air Painters' U.S. Open, Whitby Island, Washington, September 2006, St. Judes Silver State Show and Auction, Las Vegas, Nevada, Best of Show. April 1995. Poster Artist for the 2004 Sandpoint Music Festival. Pastel Society of America, Purchase Award. 

You can visit her web site at janeenschissler.com.

An engaging and practical introduction to music theory: harmony, melody, rhythm, dynamics, taste and performance techniques; including hands-on guitar or keyboard lessons, as needed. Class breadth and pace will be tailored to the specific needs and experience levels of the individual students. All skill levels and instruments welcome. 

Matt Powell is a locally based writer and musician. He has a bachelor of music from Berklee College of Music. Several of his articles have been featured in national publications, many of them about songwriting and music. He performs regularly around the area, and is teaching the third edition of his six-week Songwriting Workshop at ASUMH this Fall. 

Have you ever wondered if the foods you eat might be affecting how you feel? 

Many people experience digestive discomfort, low energy, brain fog, inflammation, or mood shifts without realizing that everyday foods can sometimes play a role. This course is designed to help participants develop a deeper awareness of the relationship between food and how the body responds.

In this 8-week educational course, participants will learn how to observe patterns between food, energy, digestion, sleep, and overall well-being. Through guided discussions, simple tracking tools, and practical strategies, students will gain skills that help them better understand their own body's signals.

Participants will explore topics such as food awareness, common food sensitivities, symptom tracking, and how some people use short-term food breaks to observe changes in how they feel. Those who wish to do so may choose to participate in a voluntary food elimination experiment during the course, while others may simply focus on awareness and observation.

Throughout the program, students will learn how to identify patterns, build confidence in making intentional food choices, and develop their own personal approach to food that supports their lifestyle and wellness goals.

Each participant will receive a downloadable digital workbook that includes journaling pages, food awareness tracking tools, and reflection exercises designed to support learning throughout the course. For those who prefer a physical copy, a printed workbook will be available for optional purchase on the first day of class.

By the end of the course, participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how food may impact their body and a practical framework they can continue using long after the course ends.

*This course is educational in nature and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure medical conditions.

Who This Course Is For

This course is designed for individuals who:

• Are curious about the connection between food and how they feel
• Experience symptoms such as low energy, digestive discomfort, brainfog, or inflammation and want to better understand possible triggers
• Want to become more aware of their body's signals and patterns related to food
• Are interested in learning practical tools for tracking food and symptom patterns
• Are open to exploring a short-term food elimination experiment to observe changes in how they feel
• Want to feel more confident making intentional food choices that support their overall well-being

No prior nutrition knowledge is required. Participants may engage with the course at their own comfort level-whether simply learning about food awareness or participating in the optional elimination experiment.

What You'll Walk Away With 

By the end of this course, participants will leave with:

• A deeper awareness of how food may influence energy, digestion, mood, and overall well-being
• Simple tools for tracking food patterns and body responses
• A better understanding of common food sensitivities and how they may show up in everyday life
• Practical strategies for experimenting with short-term food breaks if they choose to do so
• A personal framework for making intentional food choices moving forward
• A downloadable Food Freedom Workbook filled with tracking sheets, reflection prompts, and educational resources that can continue to be used after the course ends

Participants will leave with greater confidence in listening to their bodies and making food choices that align with how they want to feel.

*Class will not be held October 27th

Instructor Bio:

christine.luncefordl6@gmail.com

Christine Lunceford is a wellness educator, author, and advocate for helping individuals take an active role in understanding their health and wellness choices.

After navigating her own journey of searching for answers beyond conventional approaches, Christine began studying holistic wellness and root-cause health concepts in order to better understand how lifestyle and food choices can influence how the body feels and functions.

Christine has completed two wellness education certifications through Scholastico: Holistic Health Practitioner and Naturopathy Practitioner. These programs covered areas such as nutrition, lifestyle factors, and whole-person wellness concepts. Christine is not a licensed practitioner and does not diagnose, treat, or cure medical conditions. She completed these certifications to deepen her understanding and better support others through wellness education and coaching.

Christine is the author of Wrong Answer: Empowering YOU to Be Your Own Wellness Advocate and the creator of the EmpowerYOU Wellness framework, which encourages individuals to become more aware, informed, and confident in the choices they make about their wellness.

She teaches from a practical,real-life perspective and is passionate about helping people learn to listen to their bodies and make informed decisions that support their overall well-being.

*NO class October 27th