Workshops
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Mosaic Stepping Stone (5/29 & 5/30) —FULL
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Knitting for Beginners: Market Bag (6/1, 6/8, 6/22 & 6/29) —FULL
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Introduction to Fused Glass: Sea Life (6/6) —FULL
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Mixed Media Collage Grab Bag (6/12)
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Pressed Flower Art (6/20) —FULL
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Mosaic Pothead (6/26-6/27)
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Upcycled Clothing (7/10)
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Introduction to Paper Mache: Bird Mobile (7/11) —NEW!
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Alcohol Ink Flowers (8/1) —NEW!
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Watercolor Basics (8/5, 8/12, 8/19 & 8/26) —NEW!
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Mosaic Vintage Glass Window (8/22) —NEW!
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Mosaic Stepping Stone (FULL)
Date: Fri, 5/29 & Sat, 5/30
Time: 1:00-4:00 PM Friday; 1:00-3:30 PM Saturday
Workshop Fee: $99 (Members), $110 (Non-Members)
Supplies Fee: $45 (To be collected day of workshop; cash, check, or Venmo only)
Instructor: Linda Pannullo
Skill Level: All
Supplies Provided by Instructor: Various tesserae (glass, tiles, and other high-fired embellishments), 12” concrete round, adhesive, grout, tools
Supplies Students Should Bring: An apron or clothes that can be stained, a face mask, rubber gloves, and closed-toed shoes. All other supplies provided.
Note: This workshop is full. Please contact us to be added to waitlist.
Zhuzh up your garden this spring by adding a beautiful, 12” round mosaic stepping stone! Mosaic artist Linda Pannullo will teach you the basics for creating a one-of-a-kind piece.
On Day 1, Linda will show you how to adhere glass, tiles, and other high-fired embellishments to a concrete substrate. Then, she’ll discuss how to design a stepping stone and show you simple glass cutting techniques should you decide to modify the pre-cut glass provided. Finally, you’ll spend the rest of the afternoon creating your unique lawn sculpture.
On Day 2, Linda will demonstrate how to grout your piece and guide you through the process.
You’ll leave the class with a stunning addition to your garden or any outside area that could use a little pizzazz!
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Knitting for Beginners: Market Bag (FULL)
Date: Mondays, 6/1, 6/8, 6/22 & 6/29*
Time: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Workshop Fee: $144 (Members), $160 (Non-Members)
Supplies Fee: None
Instructor: Jeannie Thomma
Skill Level: Beginner
Supplies Provided by Instructor: Yarn and knitting needle samples
Supplies Students Should Bring: Yarn, knitting needles, scissors, and optional leather strap handles (Students are strongly encouraged to wait until after the first class to purchase their supplies.)
*Class will NOT meet on 6/15.
Note: This workshop is full. Please contact us to be added to waitlist.
If you think knitting is primarily a winter craft, think again! Unless you’re working with super warm yarn, every month is a great month to stitch, and June is no exception!
In this fun, four-week course, fiber artist Jeannie Thomma will teach you how to knit an adorable market bag. You’ll discover beginner-friendly tools—including yarn and needle selection considerations—techniques, tips, and tricks to ensure your process is beginner-friendly, and your results are fabulous!
Each week, you’ll learn something new, and, step-by-step, your bag will grow! Sessions will build upon one another and will include time for you to practice your new skills, as well as troubleshoot any hiccups you may encounter as you go.
This course is designed for complete beginners who want to develop strong foundational knitting skills. However, knitters with prior experience who want to get re-acquainted with their craft are also welcome.
No previous knitting experience necessary!
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Students will likely have to do some independent knitting on their market bag between classes if they want to complete their project by the end of the month.
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Students will be responsible for purchasing their own yarn and knitting needles but are encouraged to wait until after the first class to select their project materials.
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Introduction to Fused Glass: Sea Life (FULL)
Date: Saturday, 6/6
Time: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Workshop Fee: $54 (Members), $60 (Non-Members)
Supplies Fee: $35 (To be collected day of workshop; cash, check, or Venmo only)
Instructor: Linda Girardi
Skill Level: Beginner
Supplies Provided by Instructor: Fused glass bases, stringers, frit, murrini, glass sheets, glue, and glass cutting tools.
Supplies Students Should Bring: All supplies provided; however, students are encouraged to bring their own glass cutters, running pliers, breaking pliers, and tile nippers if they have them.
Note: This workshop is full. Please contact us to be added to waitlist.
Fused glass is a beautiful and versatile art form that involves layering and melting pieces of glass to create intricate, colorful designs. In this beginner-friendly workshop, glass artist Linda Girardi will teach you all the basics of this exciting medium!
Over the course of an afternoon, you’ll learn the different types of fusible glass and how fusing works. You’ll also gain experience cutting, layering, and gluing glass to prepare a piece for the kiln.
In addition to instruction and demos, Linda will provide a pre-fused glass base and lots of fun fused glass materials (stringers, frit, murrini, and more!) so you can create your own beautiful sea life tile that can be displayed in your home or given as a gift.
At the end of the workshop, Linda will take your piece home and fire it in her kiln. You’ll return to Purple Crayon a few days later to pick up your work.
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Mixed Media Collage Grab Bag
Date: Friday, 6/12
Time: 1:00-5:00 PM
Workshop Fee: $72 (Members), $80 (Non-Members)
Supplies Fee: $30 (To be collected day of workshop; cash, check or Venmo)
Instructor: Denby Dale
Skill Level: All
Supplies Provided by Instructor: 9” x 12” cradled wooden panel, “grab bag” of collage materials, various glues and applicators, paper punches, cutters, x-acto knives, cutting mats, and drawing media (e.g., pencils, artist crayons, inks)
Supplies Students Should Bring: An apron or clothes that can be stained. All other materials provided; however, students are encouraged to bring scissors, cutting tools, and a cutting mat, if they have them.
Is your work getting a little ho-hum? Could you use a little creativity boost? No matter what your medium is, your art will benefit from this stimulating workshop that explores the concept of creative limitation.
After arriving for this fun, exploratory workshop, you’ll receive a bag of carefully curated collage-building materials that will include various papers, fibers, woods, metals, ephemera, and other mixed media. All of the bags will have mostly the same contents, with one unique element of surprise!
While you ponder what to do with your goodies, mixed media artist Denby Dale will teach you different ways to consider, layer, and incorporate the items in your bag. She will also review some simple elements of design and composition, as well as demo ways to alter, anchor, glue, and attach materials as you plan and work your piece. Part of the fun of this workshop is seeing how each of us explores and interprets [mostly] the same art materials. Through the process of creative limitation and discovery, you’ll give and receive inspiration from your fellow students, while putting your own spin on your art.
You’ll be surprised at how freeing—and fun—having a lack of materials can be when you’re making art! Whether you’re building on existing collage skills or jumping into something new, you’ll walk away with a unique abstract collage, a renewed sense of wonder, and an appreciation of how less can truly be more!
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Pressed Flower Art (FULL)
Date: Saturday, 6/20
Time: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Workshop Fee: $72 (Members), $80 (Non-Members)
Supplies Fee: $20 (To be collected day of workshop; cash or check only)
Instructor: Susan McChesney
Skill Level: Beginner
Supplies Provided by Instructor: Pressed flowers, paper, cardboard, wood, gel medium, lamination sheets, mat, sleeves for presentation and storage, resource sheet, take-home package including pressing packet
Supplies Students Should Bring: All materials provided.
Note: This workshop is full. Please contact us to be added to waitlist.
Summer is finally here! Although the last of the spring flowers have begun to fade, in this fun, half-day workshop, you’ll learn how to preserve their (and other flowers’) beauty by transforming their petals into a stunning artistic arrangement that you can enjoy year-round!
Join local artist Susan McChesney as she demonstrates—and then you’ll practice—how to select, press, unpress, and store a variety of botanical materials and then arrange them into a beautiful, laminate-sealed, matted, and sleeved 5”x7” 2D collage. Susan will also show you how to seal pieces using gel medium on cardboard and wood.
Pressed flower art is perfect for gift giving, and you’ll leave the workshop with all the techniques and resources you need to continue working with this medium on your own!
No prior experience necessary; just an enthusiasm to explore this gentle art form!
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Mosaic Pothead
Date: Friday, 6/26, and Saturday, 6/27
Time: 10:00–5:00 on 6/26 (includes hour break for lunch); 1:00-5:00 PM on 6/27
Workshop Fee: $180 (Members); $200 (Non-Members)
Supply Fee: $50 (To be collected day of workshop; cash or check only)
Instructor: Linda Pannullo
Skill Level: All
Supplies Provided by Instructor: 8” terracotta planter, various tesserae (e.g., plates, cups, china, glass, and other found objects), grout, tools
Supplies Students Should Bring: An apron or clothes that can be stained, closed-toed shoes, black sharpie marker, rubber gloves, dust mask, safety glasses (optional)
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as giving new life to old treasures—especially when the end result is a unique piece of FUNctional art! In this lively, two-day workshop, mosaic artist Linda Pannullo will show you how to tap into your whimsical side to make an adorable, 8” picassiette (broken plate) mosaic “pothead.”
On Day 1, Linda will show you how to use nippers to cut pottery, china, and glass safely, explain how to properly adhere tesserae to your pot, and suggest ideas for designing a one-of-a-kind piece. Then, you’ll spend the rest of the day creating your pothead.
On Day 2, Linda will demonstrate how to grout your piece and guide you through the process.
Although Linda will provide everything you need to make your pothead, you’re welcome to bring pottery, glass, and found objects from your personal stash to incorporate into your design. Whether you use Linda’s broken dishes or your own, your creation is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you see it!
Note: Moderate hand strength required.
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Upcycled Clothing
Date: Friday, 7/10
Time: 12:00 PM–5:00 PM
Workshop Fee: $90 (Members), $100 (Non-Members)
Supplies Fee: $15 (To be collected day of workshop; cash, check, or Venmo only)
Instructor: Jeannie Thomma
Skill Level: Beginner
Supplies Provided by Instructor: Cotton and denim fabric, embroidery floss, thread, and bobbins, embroidery needles, marking pens and pencils, safety pins
Supplies Students Should Bring: 1-2 items to upcycle, embroidery or small scissors. All other supplies provided; however, students are encouraged to bring favorite scraps of fabric and a thimble if they like to use one. If students don’t have an item they want to upcyle, they may create a fabric “sampler” using material provided by the instructor.
Do you have a favorite pair of jeans or a cotton shirt that’s ripped, frayed, or otherwise in need of a little TLC? In this playful, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to give your well-loved cotton and denim clothes a second life as you explore the art of creative mending and upcycling.
In just a few hours, fiber artist Jeannie Thomma will teach you a variety of simple stitching, patching, and mending techniques that are both utilitarian and expressive. You’ll then use these hand-stitched embellishments to transform your worn items into unique, expressive pieces.
Whether you’re covering a tear, reinforcing high-wear areas, or just adding flair, this workshop blends practicality with creativity, helping you extend the life of your wardrobe while developing your own signature style.
No prior sewing experience necessary!
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Introduction to Paper Mache: Bird Mobile
Date: Saturday, 7/11
Time: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (includes an hour break for lunch)
Workshop Fee: $108 (Members), $120 (Non-Members)
Supplies Fee: $25 (To be collected day of workshop; cash, check, or Venmo only)
Instructor: Emily McTyre
Skill Level: Beginner
Supplies Provided by Instructor: Paper, glue, tape, acrylic paint, mobile frame, string
Supplies Students Should Bring: An apron or clothes that can be stained. All other materials provided, though students are encouraged to bring decorative found objects (buttons, feathers, etc.) to decorate their birds.
You won’t need to ruffle any feathers to get compliments on this adorable paper mache bird mobile! In this day-long workshop, local artist Emily McTyre will teach you everything you need to get started (or reacquainted) with this messy but very fun medium!
Emily will begin by sharing a brief history of paper mache (or papier-mâché, French for “chewed paper”), along with some of the many possibilities that this medium offers. Then, you’ll learn how to make a simple paste that you can easily replicate at home. Next, Emily will show you how to use paper, cardboard, masking tape, and other readily-available materials to create a basic bird form, which you’ll then build upon to make four small figures.
After lunch, Emily will offer suggestions for decorating your birds, and you’ll spend the rest of the afternoon bringing your little guys (or gals) to life. At the end of the workshop, you’ll learn how to string your birds together to make a beautiful, one-of-a-kind mobile.
No previous paper mache or painting experience necessary; just a curiosity to try a new skill and let your creativity take flight!
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Alcohol Ink Flowers
Date: Saturday, 8/1
Time: 1:30-4:30 PM
Workshop Fee: $59 (Members), $65 (Non-Members)
Supplies Fee: $20 (To be collected day of workshop; cash or check only)
Instructor: Angie Bryant
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Supplies Provided by Instructor: Ceramic tiles, alcohol inks, isopropyl alcohol, canned air, UV archival spray varnish, paper towels
Supplies Students Should Bring: Apron or clothes that can be stained
Preserve the beauty of summer by making your own alcohol ink flower art! Whether you’re brand new to alcohol inks or have been playing with them for years, you’re sure to learn some new techniques in this exciting and challenging hands-on workshop.
Join veteran artist and teacher Angie Bryant as she shows you how to create a bouquet of gorgeous flower tiles. Angie will provide a brief lesson on the basics of alcohol inks, but the class will primarily focus on using an air source to create floral designs.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll have two tiles ready to be displayed and the knowledge needed to seal your tiles to use as a coaster or trivet.
Already taken Angie’s Alcohol Ink Flowers workshop? Instead of listening to the opening presentation, you can jump right in, practicing what you’ve learned and increasing your skills in a mentored environment.
No drawing or painting experience necessary!
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Watercolor Basics
Date: Wednesdays, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19 & 8/26
Time: 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Workshop Fee: $185 (Members); $205 (Non-Members)
Supply Fee: $40 (To be collected day of workshop; cash or check only)
Instructor: Susie Wallace
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced Beginner
Supplies Provided by Instructor: Watercolor paint, a palette, watercolor paper, support board, water cups, 3 rounds and 1 flat watercolor brush, drawings to paint, smooth Viva paper towels, masking tape, a spray bottle, a pencil, a gray kneaded eraser (The paint, palette, support board, and brushes are yours to keep!)
Supplies Students Should Bring: An apron or clothes that can be stained.
Do you love the look of transparent watercolor paintings and often wish you could create your own? Well, you CAN—with the help of local artist Susie Wallace! Susie has been painting with watercolors for over 35 years and has taught beginning watercolor to all kinds of students, from art guild members to assisted living residents. If they can be successful, so can YOU!
In this introductory, 4-week course, you’ll learn the basics of watercolor materials, brushwork, color mixing, value, and composition, as well as how to paint from a photo.
No previous drawing or painting skills needed; just a fun spirit!
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Mosaic Vintage Glass Window
Date: Saturday, 8/22
Time: 1:30-4:30 PM
Workshop Fee: $59 (Members), $65 (Non-Members)
Supplies Fee: $70 (To be collected day of workshop; Venmo, cash, or check only)
Instructor: Lena Bettencourt
Skill Level: All
Supplies Provided by Instructor: Vintage glass window (approximately 28” x 19”), a variety of vintage glass items (e.g., crystalware, ashtrays), glass beads and other mosaic materials, adhesive, hooks
Supplies Students Should Bring: All materials will be provided. Students are welcome to bring additional small vintage glass items (e.g., crystalware, ashtrays), glass beads, and other mosaic materials that they’d like to incorporate into their window, with the understanding that some materials may not be appropriate for this project. Students should also bring an apron or wear clothes that can be stained.
Add a touch of vintage charm to your outdoor space with this mosaic glass window! In just a few hours, mosaic artist Lena Bettencourt will show you how to create a one-of-a-kind artwork using a vintage, wooden-framed glass window.
After explaining how to source and prep vintage materials, Lena will offer tips for designing a mosaic and attaching items to a glass window. Then, you’ll spend the rest of the afternoon creating your piece. You’ll have access to an array of vintage glassware, from grandma’s crystalware to 1970s ashtrays, as well as mixed glass beads, scrabble letters, and other interesting trinkets.
You’ll leave the workshop with an incredible, ready-to-hang (hooks included), 28” x 19” glass window that’s sure to enhance the beauty of your home.
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