Mindful Photography: Seeing with the Heart and Soul
Mindful Photography: Seeing with Heart and Soul is a creative, restorative introduction to photography as an art of presence rather than technical perfection. Participants learn to slow down, reconnect with their senses, and see the world with curiosity and intention. Using any camera or smartphone, students explore light, color, texture, and emotion in their surroundings.…
Read MoreUkranian Pysanka (Easter Egg) Workshop
This workshop will teach you how to make Ukrainian Easter eggs – Pysankas, which are full of symbolism and color. The Pysanka is an ancient art form to celebrate the cycle of rebirth and events in nature/life. The designs are made with a simple instrument (made of wood and copper) called a kistka; the simple…
Read MoreFloral Design Workshop
This two-part workshop is a hands-on tutorial on floral design with an emphasis on seasonal availability and sourcing of materials. It will highlight such aspects of floral design such as selection, proportion, color theory, and composition. The workshop intends to offer an appreciation to any gardener to survey the raw material in their own garden…
Read MorePainting Workshop: Atmospheric Landscapes
Landscapes with mood. We will experiment with layering and edges. Inspiration from J.M.W. Turner, Monet, and Wolf Kahn.
Read MoreOil or Acrylic Painting Level III
This is not a beginners course. It will be expected that you know how your medium works and have been painting recently. But—you do not need to be a master painter! If that description fits you, then Level Three is the place to jump in, and it will prepare you for “Creating Light with Paint.”…
Read MoreMosaic Open Studio
Students with basic mosaic skills (e.g., experience using wheeled nippers; cutting, shaping and adhering mosaic tiles and other tesserae to a backer; and grouting a mosaic) who are independently working on mosaic projects outside of a specific mosaic class are invited to bring their projects to this open studio setting where they will receive guidance,…
Read MorePainting Studio
This class is designed to assist the student moving from beginning level to a greater proficiency. Potential students must have taken a previous painting class. The student chooses their painting media and subject matter. Acrylic, Watercolor and Gouache are permitted. (NO OIL) This class gives the student the opportunity to build skill level and interact…
Read MoreWheel Throwing I
In this hands-on clay class, participants will be introduced to the foundational skills required for wheel-thrown ceramics. Emphasis will be placed on clay preparation, centering, and forming, with a primary focus on creating a cylinder and a mug.
Read MoreWatercolor Next Steps
A prerequisite for this class is “Watercolor for Beginners” or a basic knowledge of and experience with watercolor paint. We will continue to work on basic skills while learning step-by-step how to create a watercolor composition. Drawing for painting will be introduced.
Read MoreA’ La Carte Art
Participants must have taken a beginner drawing or painting course. This is not an instructional class. This is an open studio for drawing or painting (watercolors or acrylics) in a positive and supportive atmosphere. This is an opportunity to choose what you would like to work on and practice what you have learned in class. …
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