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 […]

Anyone can learn the art of creating beautiful stained-glass plaques and panels. In this 10-week class detailed instructions will include design, cutting, foiling, and soldering. This class is geared toward beginner and intermediate students, but more advanced students are welcome. Length - 10 weeks Tuesdays (4-6pm) Session I: April 6 - June 8 Cost - […]

Students will be amazed at what they didn’t know. Left and right-hand knitting can be taught. Students will learn the various types of fibers and how it affects the outcome of a project. Learn felting and where to find the best selection of fabric liners and hardware for projects. Length - 6 weeks Wednesdays (4 […]

True beginners will see the progress they can make with even one class with Diana. Students will 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 techniques. Students will experiment with several […]

Students will 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 their colored pencil works. Subjects covered will include: types and brands of colored pencils, including “student” vs. “artist” brands. Fundamental methods like blending, layering, and burnishing. How […]

Ages 6 - 17. Turn trash into treasure during this up-cycling workshop with World Wide Hope founder Griselda Jiménez. Students will learn about caring for the environment while creating art out of a recycled bottle. This class is taught in both English and Spanish. One Day Workshop Saturday (1-4pm) Session I: April 17 Session II: […]

Students will carve a decoy using a knife or more advanced students will power carve in the Ward-style. All decoys are completed with paint. A $75 supply fee is payable to the instructor at the first class for the wood, paint, and eyes for the project. A list of additional supplies and power tools is […]

Ages 11 - 17. 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, expressions, sound effects, layout, and panel structure to bring their stories to life. From writing through sketching to inking, students will follow the unique process […]