Discover the magic of watercolor painting in this beginner-friendly course designed to spark your creativity and build confidence! Through step-by-step lessons and hands-on practice, you’ll learn core techniques like washes, layering, color mixing, and brush control. Unleash your imagination as you create simple landscapes, abstract designs, and playful patterns. Explore fun effects like salt textures to add unique depth to your work.
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Adult Classes
Painted Layers – A Mixed Media Experience
In this creative, process-centered series, you’ll create two original 10x10 artworks on cradled wood panels using gelli printing, mark-making, stenciling, and layering with painted and found paper elements to build rich, textural compositions. Each week introduces a new mixed media technique—focusing on color, contrast, visual composition, and creative rhythm—to help you build expressive, cohesive works of art.
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Introduction to Embroidery Workshop - August
Join us in learning introductory embroidery techniques! This workshop is great for a beginner, but also is a great reference for experienced embroiderers. You will be provided embroidery thread, hoop, fabric, and an embroidery needle to complete this design. We will be learning several embroidery techniques to complete this design. No previous experience is necessary! Most attendees will not finish this project during the workshop, but you will leave knowing all of the embroidery stitching techniques included in the design.
Introduction to Collagraph
Join local artist Elise Braggs for an engaging exploration of Collagraphy. Using a variety of found and discarded materials, collagraph is a combination of collage and printmaking! Participants will be introduced to beginner friendly techniques using an x-acto knife and paperboard along with an understanding of how the method can be used in their personal practice outside of a studio space. Each person will walk away with a small edition of their own unique
prints. This class is perfect for those interested in at home print processes or anyone looking to pick up a sustainable hobby. All materials are provided—just bring your curiosity and creativity!
Beginner Procreate Class
Join us for an immersive beginner Procreate class, designed to introduce you to the essentials of digital illustration using Procreate. Over two 2-hour sessions, you'll explore the basic tools and features of the program, and then apply your new skills to create a stunning graphic fall landscape. By the end of the class, you'll have completed your very own illustration, which we will make into a 11x17in print for you to take home. Whether you're new to digital art or looking to refine your skills, this class offers the perfect creative experience.
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Beginning Metalsmithing and Jewelry - August
Have you ever been interested in learning the art of metalsmithing in order to create your own, one-of-a-kind jewelry? In this Beginning Metalsmithing and Jewelry course, students will learn to solder, texture, saw, file, and set a stone while creating a beautiful ring to take home. Students will also learn jewelry studio safety protocols and how to properly use and care for the tools. No previous metalsmithing experience is required. Upon completion of this course, students may sign up to use the studio during open studio hours.
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