This class explores watercolor techniques including wet on wet and the use of drawing gum. Students will practice learning different triad palette combinations and pulling and glazing watercolors using personal photographs and still life as inspiration. Use of gouache and egg tempera is acceptable. Painting experience is a must. Demonstrations and assistance will be provided […]

You’ll be amazed at what you didn’t know and how much more you will learn from Windy. Left and right hand knitting can be taught. Students will learn the various types of fibers and how they affect the outcome of a project. You’ll learn how to understand patterns, how to add your own unique style […]

This course serves as an introduction to learning about the uses of color in art. Students will spend six weeks studying a variety of artists and materials that will assist in their education. Classes will focus on topics such as the color wheel, how we perceive color, making our own color palettes, and using light […]

Want to make your world more colorful? Learn how to work with colored pencils to get vivid color and art that pops! This three-part virtual workshop will combine discussion and exercises to enhance your colored pencil works. Subjects covered will include: types and brands of colored pencils, including “student” vs. “artist” brands. Fundamental methods like […]

This two-day workshop will teach the art of up-cycling furniture. Through the magic of your ideas, paint, glue and other materials will transform a shabby old piece of furniture into a one-of-a-kind piece of art. Students learn how to decoupage and embellish with a variety of items, then seal the piece with polyurethane so the […]

Students will dive into the process, tools, and techniques for creating their own comics stories and characters. They will learn how to use different text/image relationships, expression, sound effects, layout, and panel structure to bring their stories to life. From writing through sketching to inking, students will follow the unique process of comics to tap […]

True beginners will love to see the progress they can make with even one class with Diana. Let your creative spirit soar. You’ll learn which brush to use, the proper water to paint ratio, how to set up a palette, how to mix colors, and whether to use wet on wet or wet on dry […]