+ $20 Materials Fee to Instructor.  

250112 - Learn a variety of techniques to create your own COLLAGING PAPERS with Gelli Prints, Citra-solve, inks, acrylic paint, stamps, stencils and other "tricks" on different types of papers.  Be ready to experiment and have fun!

This is a Companion Class to "Paper & Paint Collage Workshop".

250118 - Learn to create images and mark making to add to your fabric projects.  We will work with stencils and a gelli plate to print on fabric, and then learn some basic embroidery stitches to incorporate onto the printed fabric.  These techniques will help you embellish your textile creations with images and textures. 

+ $25 Materials Fee to Instructor. 

250125 - Create a fun and quirky "Still-Life" painting using both COLLAGE elements and ACRYLIC PAINT with texture techniques.  Learn about simple drawing, color and composition.   Beginners and Intermediate students welcome.  Come play with us!

This is a Companion Class to "Make your own Collage Papers Workshop".

+ $10 Materials Fee to Instructor.  

250129 - Experiment with alcohol inks using various papers and tools.  You will see and understand different effects produced by color choice and movement.  Learn to use collage to create effects over alcohol inks. A variety of papers, tools and inks will be used to create 4-5 original alcohol ink cards.  

+ $10 Model Fee

250208 - 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.

Watercolor Vegetable Portraits 

250215  - Join Christiane in painting vegetable portraits with a focus on both realism and abstraction. Watercolor lets you achieve vibrant colors and wonderful organic effects because of the fluidity of the medium, which makes it perfect for this subject matter.  You will create graphite sketches first and then watercolor as you make a map for a more finished piece.  Some drawing and watercolor experience is helpful, but not necessary. 

250211 -  Learn or refresh your proficiency with many techniques that enhance your watercolor paintings. Follow along with the instructor to create beautiful watercolor paintings step by step. Some techniques covered will be color mingling and mixing, glazing, pouring, spattering, use of unusual tools and much more! Students should have basic knowledge of watercolor painting. 

250201 - Enjoy a delightful day learning how watercolor pencils easily create fine lines and texture in paintings and sketchbooks. With step-by-step instruction learn dry and wet techniques, tonal foundation glazing and toothbrush texture. Create a color chart and do vase painting with your watercolor pencils. All levels of painting experience are welcome!

+ $25 Material Fee

250216 - "Spring Runoff"

Certified insructor, Aaron Akers, teaches you to paint scenes with the wet-on-wet oil painting technique.  All materials, mediums, and tools will be provided.  If you've never painted before, or you would like a new inspiration, come join Aaron.

+ $20 Material Fee

250220 - With a different take on an earlier mixed media adventure, this new series will explore something different each week. We will delve into alcohol inks, collages and 3 dimensional art. Learn some DIY recipes for familiar art supplies.Those who took the first class will find this one new and exciting and new folks will have lots of fun.  

250222 - 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.  

250223 - Learn to create wonderful textures on oranges, tangelos and limes with watercolor, kosher salt and white acrylic paint. Join Patty for a very fun day with detailed step-by-step instructions and demonstrations. In addition, learn to paint glowing shadows and a wet-into-wet technique for soft cloth texture. 
All levels of painting experience welcome!

+ $10 Materials Fee to Instructor.  

250301 - Combine collage, stencil and transparent color to create a beautiful piece of art that showcases the original collage and stenciled shapes. Receive a cradled panel and access to a variety of papers. Bring any special papers you would like to include.   

+ $20 Materials Fee to Instructor.  

250308 - Come play with us! Learn about simple drawing, color composition, blending and textural techniques. Create a fun floral or still life painting using Liquid Acrylics. 

250315 - Step-by-step instruction to train your watercolor brushes! Practice exercises for these basic watercolor techniques: controlling water to paint flat and graded washes; masking fluid application; painting a background; and which brushes to use for each task. Great watercolor tips! All levels of experience welcome. 

+ $5 Material Fee

250323 - 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.

250329 - Whatever your skill level, there is always something new to explore in sketching.  Whether it's different techniques, materials or subject matter, the journey to learn and improve is endless.  The key is to embrace the joy of experimentaton without the pressure of comparison or high expectations.  Join Katy as she guides you through a variety of engaging exercises both in the classroom and on locaton.  Bring a bit of cash to buy a beverage when we sketch on location, and a sack lunch for the classroom.

+ $30 Materials Fee to Instructor.  

250517 - Create a unique and whimsical collage with an encaustic/hot wax textural finish.  Learn about collage, values, composition and hot wax techniques. Bring ideas and items to use for your personal collage.