Beginning Watercolors
As a part of the first class participants will learn about tones, setting up a palette and how to see nature in a different light. Students will take home a finished painting. Minimum 4, Maximum 10 students Materials: Material list is available upon registration
Return to Learn
Beginners will receive step by step instruction on the pottery wheel so that you can create a simple and unique piece of pottery. For those with previous experience, this is an opportunity to practice and refine simple forms and explore more complex shapes. All materials provided. Minimum age to register for this class is 16. […]
Fiber Fridays!
Bring whatever project you are working on, from knitting to rug hooking to needlepoint. Enjoy the time with like-minded others. All are welcome! This group is facilitated by advanced needle artist Windy Karpavage. Ongoing Fridays. Free. No registration needed.
Brush Up On Acrylics
Work on your understanding of this quick drying paint medium to learn better control as you dive into this versatile vehicle for painting landscapes, still lifes, abstracts and more. Whatever the level, this class will inspire growth to find joy using this medium. Basic areas of composition, value studies and color mixing will be covered […]
Decoy Carvings For All
Students will carve a Ward Style Bufflehead drake decoy using a knife or more advanced students will power carve. All decoys are completed with paint. A $90 supply fee is payable to the instructor at the first class for the wood, eyes, and paint for the project. Minimum 6, Maximum 11 students Materials: A material […]
Beginning Crochet for Children and Adults
Join us for a fun and easy 4-week crochet class designed for absolute beginners—perfect for both children and adults! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the basic stitches, how to read a simple pattern, and how to start and finish a project. By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills to complete two […]
Beginning Crochet for Children and Adults
Join us for a fun and easy 4-week crochet class designed for absolute beginners—perfect for both children and adults! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the basic stitches, how to read a simple pattern, and how to start and finish a project. By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills to complete two […]
Pressed Yarn Workshop
For All Ages 9 & Up Paco’s workshops give participants an overview of the Arte en Estambre technique and make connections to Mexican artistic and cultural traditions. Arte en Estambre are artworks on wood surfaces that are covered with two types of wax (from Mexico) onto which yarn is pressed, cut, shaped, one-by-one, into an […]
Ceramics Open Studio
Ceramics Open Studio is available to hobbyists and professionals who are not currently taking a class and would like to begin or work on their projects. All the materials and tools are provided, so take a chance on getting dirty and have fun. Contact your instructor for details.
Push, Pound, Press, and Pinch
This is a class for beginners that want to discover creative expression through the ancient craft of manipulating mud. Students in this class will learn hand building pottery using slabs, coils, and hump molds. The focus will be on creating functional forms like bowls, cups and platters and encouraging personal expression. You will be sharing […]
Introduction to Oil Painting
This is a mixed level, oil painting class and open studio. Come as you are, all levels are welcome! For those interested in an introduction to oil painting, we focus on technique, experimentation and play. Students dive into composition, how to make an underpainting and building up layers. For Intermediate students, we practice more advanced […]
Oil Painting Open Studio
For those interested in an open studio experience, I work with you one-on-one and class time is considered studio time for your personal projects. We can finally finish that series or start a new one! Minimum 3, Maximum 12 students Materials: If you are interested in open studio, please provide your own tools and paint.