Classes
(Online) Finding Inspiration in Anything: For Beginners and Experts Alike With Kayla Allen
This class will teach students how to connect to their imagination by being guided through both non-traditional projects and formal exercises. Students will focus on finding (or creating) their source of inspiration and learning how to feel, accept, and move past a creative block. At the end of the class, each student will have a […]
Pencil Holder Basket Weaving With Heidi Wetzel
(Ages 8 - 17) Join us for a basket weaving workshop, and try your hand at three-dimensional weaving! In this one-day workshop students will learn the basics of basket weaving by creating a woven pencil holder. All materials are included, and tools are provided. One Day Workshop Saturday (1 - 4pm) Session II: July 24 […]
(Online) Finding Inspiration in Anything: For Beginners and Experts Alike With Kayla Allen
This class will teach students how to connect to their imagination by being guided through both non-traditional projects and formal exercises. Students will focus on finding (or creating) their source of inspiration and learning how to feel, accept, and move past a creative block. At the end of the class, each student will have a […]
(Online) Deconstructing Color in Modern Masters: Hands-On! With Nina Weiss
In this online class; students will study select historical paintings to understand and re-create. Nina will present an overview of color theory; color groupings, and color contrast. Select portions of paintings or entire paintings will be deconstructed and recreated by students in the paint medium of their choice. Examples of colorists studied are Picasso, Monet, […]
Fun and Funky Furniture With Terri Griffin
This two-day workshop will teach the art of up-cycling furniture. Through the magic of ideas, paint, glue, and other materials each student will transform a shabby old piece of furniture into a one-of-a-kind piece of art. Learn how to decoupage and embellish with a variety of items, then seal the piece with polyurethane to last […]
Fun and Funky Furniture With Terri Griffin
This two-day workshop will teach the art of up-cycling furniture. Through the magic of ideas, paint, glue, and other materials each student will transform a shabby old piece of furniture into a one-of-a-kind piece of art. Learn how to decoupage and embellish with a variety of items, then seal the piece with polyurethane to last […]
(Online) Bookmaking: Family Stories and Memory With Eduardo Valadez
Families of all ages are invited to join this virtual bookmaking workshop that explores themes of memory and family history. Participants will create a leporello book (accordion book), using images and motifs inspired by the personal stories of their families. A leporello book is similar to a codex, which is a written/visual book form used […]
(Online) Deconstructing Color in Modern Masters: Hands-On! With Nina Weiss
In this online class; students will study select historical paintings to understand and re-create. Nina will present an overview of color theory; color groupings, and color contrast. Select portions of paintings or entire paintings will be deconstructed and recreated by students in the paint medium of their choice. Examples of colorists studied are Picasso, Monet, […]
Up-cycle Flower Craft With Worldwide Hope
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 container. This class is taught in both English and Spanish. One Day Workshop Saturday (1 - 4pm) Session I: July 10 […]
Knitting Basics With Windy Karpavage
Interested in knitting but not sure where to start? In this one-day workshop, students will learn the tools, fibers, and vocabulary needed to take on a range of knitting projects. Left and right-hand knitting can be taught. Students will only need a pair of size 7 - 9 inch circular needles or size 7 doublepoint […]
Take A Child To Art: Mixed Media Miniatures with Patti Logan
(Adult + youth ages 7 & up) Participants will learn different techniques to create high-impact, small-scale works on canvas. Working together, each team will utilize a variety of media and recycled materials to create a multi-layered, one-of-a-kind piece. All supplies provided, and no art experience necessary! One Day Workshop Saturday (1 - 4pm) Session II: […]
Basket Weaving With Heidi Wetzel
In this one-day workshop, students will learn the basics of basket weaving by creating one small round basket. This workshop is appropriate for absolute beginners as well as more experienced basket weavers. Workshop participants should pack a lunch. All materials are included, and tools are provided. Spend the day exploring this ancient art form. Basketry […]