240720 -  Creating Koi fish in watercolor can be simple and so much fun!  Using just 3 colors we will pour, spatter, and blow paint around to create these carefree creatures and lots of sea life as well. You will learn how to create textures and many watercolor techniques.  No two paintings will be the same!  Join us and have some fun with this lesson in watercolor! 

+ $10 Material Fee

240810 - Take those sketches, doodles or mixed media experiments and turn them into new ideas with collage and paint! Go through old sketchbooks and pull out forgotten beautiful colors, and sketches. Spend time reimagining them into new stories and finished pieces. In this class we will reimagine these remnants by focusing on color, composition and new mark making to unify our work.

240817 - Create a little work of art combining simple sewing, embroidery, and vintage materials--incorporating some of your own postcards, book pages, photos, etc. All collage and mounting materials included.  

240823 - This watercolor workshop is inspired by one of our favorite summer flowers - dahlias!  In this class we will use a traditional botanical pen and ink technique. Pen and watercolor go well together when depicting plants and natural subjects - and it is also a lot of fun to create with!  Using live flowers, Christine will give a demonstration at the beginning of the class. After the demo it will be painting time for the students. Each student will get personalized attention and tips. 

240905 -  In this 4 week course you will learn or refresh your proficiency with many techniques that enhance your watercolor paintings. Using reference photos, students will follow along with the instructor to create beautiful watercolor paintings step-by-step. Learn basic and unique approaches to various challenges faced when creating two-dimensional artwork. Some techniques covered will be color mingling and mixing, glazing, pouring, spattering, use of unusual tools and much more!  This course is designed for someone who has a basic knowledge of watercolor painting. 

+ $20 Material Fee

240910A - Are you ready for a mixed-media adventure? We’ll explore different mediums each week, from alcohol inks to collages to 3 dimensional art. On the first Tuesday, you will construct a tabbed book for your 2-D samples. During the following sessions, the instructor will share some DIY recipes for familiar art supplies. Students might play with commercial or DIY gelli plates.

240911 - Paint on the back of glass in a vintage or upscale frame. Use ink and acrylic paint to create little scenes or portraits backed with decorative papers. Bring your own frame with glass or purchase one at the workshop for $10 or $25 (depending on size). All other supplies included.  

+ $5 Material Fee

240913 - Originally from India, Suchitra is a Certified Zentangle teacher who now lives in Oregon. Zentangle is an easy-to-learn art form. In this class, we will go through the basics of Zentangle and learn the methodology used to create beautiful art by the repetition of simple patterns. Everything you need for the class is in the $5 supply kit.

+ $20 Material Fee

240914 - Here’s your chance to turn a gourd into a small jug with a design that looks like carved leather when complete. It’s a fun project for all levels. You’ll need your rotary carver and burrs. The gourd will be provided. 

+ $5 Material Fee

240921 - Color is all around us, but when it comes to paint and pigment it gets tricky!  We will spend some time on these color issues and learn to translate color in the real world to acrylics or oil paint on canvas.  Students will do several mixing projects and begin a landscape painting. 

+ $10 Model Fee

240928 - Life drawing is the artistic tradition of drawing the human body from a live model as opposed to drawing from a photograph or other source material. You will have the opportunity to draw from a live model in our classroom. Get instruction and tips that will help you hone your skills at drawing body contours and gestures. Receive a supply list upon registration.

+ $10 Model Fee

241018 - Paint BIG and experiment with different techniques to discover something new about brushwork, value, and composition. Learn to scale up small work and photo reference to best fit the canvas. Bigger paintings give an opportunity to add things that would seem to be overdone on a smaller scale. Work from a photo or small artwork to create LARGE pieces over a three-day period. This workshop is for artists with some painting experience in any medium. 

+ $25 Materials Fee

241023 -  Everyone who paints with watercolor needs these Color Theory classes! Just enough color theory to explain the “whys” of color mixing. With step-by-step class exercises learn how to mix bright and neutral colors. Get to know your watercolor paints; transparent, opaque, or staining qualities. Have fun mixing paint in the palette and glazing watercolor in layers for rich color. Tips on water control, brush care and more. All levels of painting experience are welcome! Supply list with registration.

241026 - Did you know that creating flowers in watercolor could be fun and simple? Using just 3 colors we will pour, spatter, and blow paint around to create these beautiful florals. Learn composition and design along with various watercolor techniques. No two paintings will be the same! Join us in this fun lesson in watercolor painting!

+ $15 Material Fee

241102 - This magical little journal measures 2 ¼” x 3 ½” and will fit in the palm of your hand. Create a  simple pamphlet stitched journal and enclose it with a unique, one-of-a kind cover and spine. Carve a design in the bookboard, work the metal into the pattern and then antique it for a unique cover. Stamps and inks will be available to decorate the leather spine. Learn a basic pamphlet stitch to link the text weight paper signatures and decorative covers together.

+ $10 Material Fee

241130- Make your own Game Clock! Create a fun, colorful and special clock using pieces from vintage board games that Ann will provide from her extensive collection. Enjoy this unique experience of working with Ann on your own clock. The class is appropriate for adults and children 10 and older. No tools required. No experience necessary…..just your imagination!

+ $10 Material Fee

241201- Make your own Game Clock! Create a fun, colorful and special clock using pieces from vintage board games that Ann will provide from her extensive collection. Enjoy this unique experience of working with Ann on your own clock. The class is appropriate for adults and children 10 and older. No tools required. No experience necessary…..just your imagination!