Instructor-led mastery
Multi-week sessions with demos, critiques, and time to work on personal projects — not paint-and-sip templates.
Adult continuing education
Studio programs for lifelong learners
Whether you are returning to oil painting, trying stained glass for the first time, or carving your first linoleum block, our adult courses emphasize skill-building, community, and individualized feedback in a supportive studio environment.
What makes our adult courses different
Built for adults 18+
Focus: Lifelong learning, community connection, and specialized craft mastery.
Clear skill pathways
Each course states prerequisites, duration, and what materials are included so you know exactly what you are signing up for.
Small-group attention
Class sizes stay intimate enough for one-on-one guidance on technique, composition, and safe tool use.
Take-home skills
Graduates leave with finished pieces plus the knowledge to keep practicing — from glazing rules to safe glass cutting.
Adults 18+
Adult Continuing Education programs
Intermediate Oil Painting Studio
For adults with basic drawing or painting experience ready for oil paints. Learn fat-over-lean rules, underpainting, color harmony, and glazing. Work at your own pace on personal projects with individualized instructor critiques.
Duration8 weeks · 3 hours per session
MaterialsNo — solvents provided; oil paint and brush list provided
Price$380
Introduction to Linocut & Block Printmaking
Discover relief printing. Learn to safely carve original designs into linoleum blocks, ink with brayers, and pull crisp prints on a traditional hand-press — perfect for custom stationery, fine art prints, or textile patterns.
Duration5 weeks · 2.5 hours per session
MaterialsYes — linoleum blocks, carving toolkit, archival paper
Price$245
Stained Glass Artistry
A comprehensive introduction to the Tiffany copper foil method. Students learn to safely cut sheet glass, grind edges, apply copper foil, and solder pieces into a beautiful geometric suncatcher.
Duration6 weeks · 3 hours per session
MaterialsYes — safety equipment, glass, copper foil, and solder
Price$310
Course details
- Audience
- Adults 18+; some courses expect prior drawing or painting experience
- Schedule
- 5–8 week sessions · 2.5–3 hours per class
- Location
- Rose Creative Labs studio, St. Louis, MO
- Materials
- Included for most courses; oil painting supplies list provided
- Safety
- PPE and proper ventilation for stained glass and solvents
- Tuition
- $245–$380 per course; payment plans available on request
How to enroll
01
Pick your course
Browse oil painting, linocut printmaking, or stained glass — each with full descriptions, duration, and pricing below.
02
Submit an inquiry
Let us know your experience level and preferred start date. We confirm seat availability and any materials you should bring.
03
Join the studio
Attend weekly sessions with structured lessons and open studio time to develop work at your own pace.
Get in touch
Request information
Interested in an upcoming session? Share your background and which course appeals to you — we will follow up with schedules and enrollment details.