+ $5 Materials Fee

260114 - Beginner to Advanced - Popular in Scandinavian communities, explore this aesthetic form of embroidery traditionally used in clothing and table linens. Hardanger is a counted stitch, worked in geometric ‘klosters’ blocks which include open spaces. Create a HEART pincushion, pendant or card using Aida fabric and 2 sizes of perle cotton thread.

+ $15 Materials Fee 

260124 -  Beginners and Intermediate students welcome. Create your very own heartfelt Home Art with collage, acrylic, pen & negative painting techniques.  Teacher provides: ideas, Modge Podge, acrylic paints, ruler, wc cryons, wooden bird, collage papers, varnish, drawing paper & more.  Student brings: 10"x10" wood cradled panel (or similar size), small scissors, 1/2" flat brush for glue & a pencil.  COME PLAY WITH US! 

 + $5 Materials Fee

260128 - Blackwork was popular in Medieval Spain, and brought to King Henry VIII's court by his first wife, Catherine of Aragon.  It is created with simple counted stitches, most often worked on Aida fabric with a single thread color.  Create a small sampler of these geometric stitches and  learn how contemporary artists are incorporating this embroidery form into landscapes, still lifes and clothing. 

 + $100 for Basic Printing Kit

260207 - Moku Hanga -Learn the skills to successfully produce a multi-colored print. Carve on Shina (Japanese plywood), spread ink with a special, stiff printing brush and print on washi with a baren, the Japanese hand-held printing tool. Students will be given a basic printmaking kit to take home including a quality u-gouge and v-gouge, printing brush and baren. If you already own these supplies, you can return them for store credit at McClain’s Printmaking Supplies. Printmaking supplies will also be available for purchase during class. All levels 18 years old and older are welcome.

 + $5 Materials Fee

260211 - For Beginners  - Traditional Hispanic New Mexican embroidery using crewel wool yarns on homespun cotton fabric. Historical examples were created with indigo blue and local vegetable dyed wool threads on hand woven cotton cloth which imitated expensive, imported silk fabrics. Common motifs are reminiscent of Talavera tiles, all created with a simple laid stitch. Create a Colcha stitched pincushion and vicariously escape to the sunny Land of Enchantment.

+ $20 Material Fee

260221 - 2-Day Class - Create exciting, luminous paintings using heated, pigmented beeswax.  The intro covers a brief history, step-by-step tutorial, demonstration & methods for creating unique art.  Learn lots of tips & tricks, such as incorporating photography into your art. 

 + $5 Materials Fee

260225 - Sometimes thought of as reverse Blackwork, a motif is left unstitched, delineated by the background of Blackwork-style stitches.  Assisi Work was popular during the Italian Middle Ages and Renaissance.  It was often created using red thread, one of the few early dyes that did not bleed when washed.  Using Aida and perle cotton, you will create a sachet or pin cushion. 

260226 - This new watercolor workshop focuses on the beauty of nocturnes! In this class we will be learning how to paint vibrant night skies and intentionally “bleed” the colors in a soft gradient. This class will be great for first time painters as well as intermediate painters. For beginning painters we will learn how to set up our palettes and go through some of the basics of watercolors. For more advanced painters there will be further tips and tricks. 

260228 -  Create magical textures in watercolor with materials OTHER THAN BRUSHES!  With step-by-step instruction, experiment with plastic wrap, wax paper, facial tissue, sponges & cheesecloth combined in a variety of ways with watercolor.  These textures invite expression in a wide array of styles, from abstract to realism.  All levels of painting experience are welcome!  

260305 - During this 4-week class, we will tackle the basics of drawing with graphite while working on a 'still life'.  You can expect to learn techniques such as shading, textures & contour lines. Plus lots of tips on proper tools.  The emphasis will be on completing a wall-worthy pencil drawing during the class time-frame.  Some drawing experience is helpful but not a prerequisite. 

+ $25 Materials fee

260307 - Learn to create a wild and colorful self-portrait in the playful abstract style of Picasso.  Make a collage portrait of yourself, a loved one or your pet  from a good, close-up photo that you bring.  A continuous line drawing is also an alternatve method.  You will learn about color, abstraction, values and collage while having fun turning yourself, a loved one, or pet into abstract art!  Beginners and Intermediate artists are welcome.

260311 - Using a re-purposed placemat as a foundation, incorporate quilting and stitchery techniques to create fastasy fiber bouquets.  Placemats, fabric, buttons and batting will be provided by the instructor.  Students should bring a selection of embroidery floss (and/or pearl cotton) in preferred colors, as well as scisssors.  If you wish to incorporate beads or trinkets, please bring them as well.

260314 -   Learn about botanical drawing by creating an ink and wash drawing of a Primrose in a beautifully patterned cache pot with step-by-step instruction.  A primrose drawing will be started for you on 140# Arches paper. You will then add more pencil and ink lines, watercolor washes and watercolor pencil lines.  Learn great drawing tips: rough sketching; drawing a symmetrical pot; finishing a drawing; transferring on details.  You can draw your own cache pot design if you choose.  All levels of drawing and painting experience are welcome.

+ $10 Materials Fee

260321 - Learn some quick and easy ways to print and stitch on fabric.  First learn to print using stencils.  Then learn some basic, fun & easy embroidery  tecniques to incorporate onto the printed fabric.  There will be a lunch break at noon.

+ $30 Materials Fee

260322- Paint beautiful scenes while learning the techniques of wet-on-wet oil painting.  All materials & tools provided.

260325 - Like traditional origami, it begins with a grid---but the texues and patterns emerge through a simple technique of hand stitching.  The results are reminiscent of landforms, wave ripples, or basketry.  They apear intricate and magical, yet the process is both simple and deeply satisfying. 

+ $25 Materials fee

260328 - Learn various drawing & painting techniques with differrent medias to make your own 12-Square Sampler. We will experiment with a variety of drawing & painting materials including: Oil Pastels, Neo WC Pastels, WC Pencils, Acrylic Markers, WC & Acrylic Paint. They will be combined with various textures on a variety of surfaces including: WC Paper, Colored Mi-Tientes Paper, Mat Boards, Cradled Birch Panels, etc.  On the second day, we will create a small painting using your favorite tecniques.  All Skill levels welcome.  Come experiment and play with us!

260417 - Using re-purposed fabric scraps, beads, fancy stitching and more you will create a fashion statement cuff bracelet and/or pin.  Dazzle your friends and family with your new ornament!  Instructor will provide fabric, buttons & ribbon.  Students should bring scissors, needles and a selection of floss (and/or pearl cotton) in colors of your choice.  If you wish to incorporate found objects, beads etc., please bring them as well.