Workshops
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Alcohol Ink Ornaments (12/9)
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Open Studio with Camille (1/9, 1/16, 1/23 & 1/30)
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Handmade Journal Using Altered Paper (1/10 & 1/17) —CANCELLED
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Chunky Blanket (1/13)
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Introduction to Gelli Printing (1/17) —NEW
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Alcohol Ink Flowers (1/20)
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Mixed Media Collage: Magical Forest (1/27) —FULL
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Drawing for Beginners (2/5, 2/12, 2/19 & 2/26) —NEW
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Soft Pastels for Beginners (2/7, 2/14, 2/21 & 2/28) —NEW
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Open Studio with Terrilynn (2/7, 2/14, 2/21 & 2/28) —NEW
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Love Knots Bracelet (2/10) —NEW
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Introduction to Fluid Art (2/24) —NEW
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When you successfully register for a workshop, a receipt for your purchase will be emailed to you. If you do not receive a receipt, your registration is NOT confirmed. Please contact us.
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All students must show proof of Covid vaccination or medical contraindications to receiving a Covid vaccine to attend a workshop. Any student with documented medical contraindications to receiving a Covid vaccine will be required to wear a mask.
Alcohol Ink Ornaments
Date: Saturday, 12/9
Time: 1:30-4:00 PM
Workshop Fee: $55 (Members), $60 (Non-Members)
Instructor: Robyn Crawford
Skill Level: All
Materials & Tools Needed: Apron or clothes that can be stained. All other materials supplied.
Brighten up your holidays with these gorgeous alcohol ink ornaments!
If you’ve been wanting to try a new and vibrant medium that works on a wide variety of materials and surfaces, you’ll love alcohol inks. As you drip, blow, and manipulate the brilliant colors of this art form, you’ll be amazed at the intricate patterns that emerge.
Join veteran artist and teacher Robyn Crawford as she shows you some basic techniques for creating beautiful alcohol ink pieces. You’ll start by playing on non-porous paper and eventually create four stunning glass ornaments that you can keep for yourself or give away.
No dyeing, drawing, or painting experience necessary.
Open Studio with Camille
Date: Tuesdays, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 & 1/30
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Workshop Fee: $72 (Members), $80 (Non-Members)
Instructor: Camille Daunno
Skill Level: All
Materials & Tools Needed: BYO
Take your art to the next level! Whether you’ve just started drawing, painting, etc., or have been doing it for years, you’re sure to improve your skills, or at least benefit from focused practice, by attending our Open Studio sessions!
You bring your projects and supplies, and one of our talented instructors (in this case, Camille Daunno) will provide the support and expertise you need to improve your technique, help you solve problems, etc.
Camille has extensive experience with:
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Principals of Design (Color, Composition, etc.)
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Drawing
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Acrylics
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Watercolor
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Botanical Illustration and Painting
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Gouache
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Various Fiber Arts, including Felting, Shibori, Knitting, and Crocheting
Note: This offering is NOT a workshop. While Camille may, indeed, provide limited, personalized instruction, there is no formal agenda or expected outcome—other than advancing your artistic skills. Each participant’s experience will be unique and suited to her needs.
Handmade Journal Using Altered Paper (CANCELLED)
Date: Wednesdays, 1/10 & 1/17 (Snow Day: 1/24*)
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (includes 1 hour break for lunch)
Workshop Fee: $215 (Members), $235 (Non-Members)
Instructor: Kristen Grady & Christy Ammerman
Skill Level: All
Materials & Tools Needed: 8”x10” gelli plate. All other materials supplied. Students are encouraged to bring additional collaging materials (decorative papers, ribbons, washi tape, charms, stickers, ephemera, etc.) and a brayer, if they have them.
No matter what you call it—a “junk journal,” “personal journal,” “DIY journal”—or what you use it for—to collect and store daily memories, mementos, photos, collages, inspiring quotes, or anything you want to remember—January is the perfect month to create and start keeping a handmade journal.
On the first day of this creative workshop, paper artists Kristen Grady and Christy Ammerman will show you ways to alter paper to make beautiful and unique journal pages. You’ll experiment with various techniques, which may include gelli printing, making momigami, applying Citrasolv to magazine pages, transferring images, and more!
On the second day, Kristen will show you how to design and assemble your journal. You’ll start by turning an empty cereal box into a surprisingly durable—and attractive—cover. Next, you’ll learn how to create various types of journal pages (decorative, envelope, writing, etc.) using plain and altered papers. Finally, Kristen will show you how to stitch your pages into the cover and go over ways to fill your journal as you go.
You’ll leave the workshop with a personalized keepsake that will help you start your year off right!
*If a session needs to be rescheduled due to inclement weather, the session will automatically be rescheduled to 1/24. It is assumed that students will be available on this date as well.
Chunky Blanket
Date: Saturday, 1/13
Time: 1:00-5:00 PM
Workshop Fee: $72 (Members), $80 (Non-Members)
Instructor: Pam Robbins
Skill Level: All
Materials & Tools Needed: 5-6 skeins of “chunky” yarn, such as Bernat Blanket Big yarn or Yarn Bee Eternal Bliss yarn. (Additional information about purchasing yarn will be provided upon registration.)
You’ve probably seen these super soft, super snuggly blankets in your favorite home goods store for $75-$100 or more. Now you can make your own for a lot less, once you learn the technique. No knitting experience necessary!
PC Owner (and non-knitter!) Pam Robbins will step you through the process. First, she’ll show you how to “cast on” to start your project. Then, you’ll learn how to “knit” your blanket until it’s approximately 45”x 60”. Finally, Pam will show you how to “bind off” your piece to give it a professional look. And you’ll do all of this using just your hands; no needles required!
Introduction to Gelli Printing
Date: Wednesday, 1/17
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Workshop Fee: $82 (Members); $90 (Non-Members)
Instructor: Kristen Grady
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Materials & Tools Needed: One 8x10 gelli plate and an apron or clothes that can be stained. All other materials supplied, though you may want to bring a brayer and a few of your favorite acrylic paints if you have them.
Gelli printing is an easy, innovative way to create vibrant, one-of-a-kind monoprints. The results are striking, and all you need is a gelli plate, acrylic paint, and some kind of substrate (paper, fabric, etc.). In this fun, hands-on workshop, paper artist Kristen Grady will teach you everything you need to get started with this super versatile process.
Among other techniques, you’ll learn how to build multiple layers of design, create textures and an “old wall” look, and add stenciling and shimmer to your prints. Kristen will also teach you how to create two-sided prints, work with multiple prints at the same time, create a theme for your prints, use thick and thin paints in different ways, print on both paper and fabric, and find your color palette.
There will be plenty of time to practice each technique, and you’ll complete at least four, two-sided prints. You’ll also leave with plenty of ideas on how to use your finished prints and how to care for and store your gelli plate.
Alcohol Ink Flowers
Date: Saturday, 1/20
Time: 1:30-4:30 PM
Workshop Fee: $74 (Members), $80 (Non-Members)
Instructor: Angie Bryant
Skill Level: All
Materials & Tools Needed: Apron or clothes that can be stained. All other materials supplied.
Chase away the winter blues by making beautiful alcohol ink flowers! 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, 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.
No drawing or painting experience necessary.
Mixed Media Collage: Magical Forest (FULL)
Date: Saturday, 1/27
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Workshop Fee: $77 (Members), $85 (Non-Members)
Instructor: Kim Smith
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Materials & Tools Needed: Small, sharp scissors and an apron or clothes that can be stained.
All other materials supplied. While images will be provided, students are encouraged to bring their own pictures of birds, nests, foliage, bears, fairies, or anything else they’d like to have live in their forest.
Note: This workshop is full. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please contact us.
Many plants and animals are asleep this time of year…but not in this fun-filled workshop! Veteran artist and instructor Kim Smith will teach you how to create a magical mixed media forest where flowers bloom, birds sing, and fairies frolic even in the dead of winter!
Specifically, you’ll learn how to use:
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Various collage and mixed media techniques to create a magical forest
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Composition basics to create a pleasing design
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Layering to add details and depth to your art
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Painting techniques to enhance your work
You’ll walk away with a completed, detailed mixed media painting which is sure to impress. Your friends will marvel at the complexity of your work, and only you will know how easy it was to make using Kim’s simplified collaging process.
This workshop will introduce beginners to basic mixed media collaging concepts and provide intermediate creators some new techniques and best practices. Students of all levels have found success working with Kim—and they’ve had a ton of fun doing it!
No previous drawing, painting, or collaging experience necessary!
Note: Fine motor skills required for “fussy cutting.”
Drawing for Beginners
Date: Mondays, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19 & 2/26
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Workshop Fee: $144 (Members); $160 (Non-Members)
Instructor: Terrilynn Dubreuil
Skill Level: Beginner and Intermediate
Materials & Tools Needed: List of Materials and Tools for Drawing for Beginners
Drawing is not a talent; it’s a skill anyone can learn. Whether you want to capture ideas for your next art project, take your painting to the next level, explore a new medium, or simply jumpstart your creativity, veteran instructor Terrilynn Dubreuil will teach you everything you need to get started drawing.
Already have some basic drawing skills? This class is for you, too! Even intermediate artists can benefit from a review of drawing fundamentals.
In this foundational course, you’ll learn how to draw simple 2D and 3D shapes using photos and “life objects," eventually creating an artistic still life composition. Throughout the course, you’ll improve your ability to draw objects realistically by learning to notice, and then capture, object proportions, relationships between objects, tones and values, light and shading, simple perspective, and other aspects depending on the progress of the class. We may even draw some simple portraits!
Best of all? Terrilynn’s extensive all-levels teaching experience will make your learning easy and fun! You’ll leave the class newly inspired and with the knowledge, techniques, and confidence to draw anything.
Soft Pastels for Beginners
Date: Wednesdays, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 & 2/28
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Workshop Fee: $149 (Members), $165 (Non-Members)
Instructor: Terrilynn Dubreuil
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Materials & Tools Needed: List of Materials and Tools for Soft Pastels and an apron or clothes that can be stained.
Soft pastels are the purist form of paint because they use the least amount of binder possible. This allows them to showcase the vivid color of raw pigments and gives them a wonderful vibrancy. In this highly hands-on pastel class, Pastel Society of America Signature member Terrilynn Dubreuil will teach you the basic properties of soft pastels and introduce you to the materials, tools, and techniques needed to work with this exciting medium.
You’ll begin your pastel adventure by working from a still life, exploring layering, blending, and juxtaposing colors, as well as basic art concepts, like composition and balance. Once you become familiar with the tools and techniques of the medium, you’ll refine your approach to, and understanding of, soft pastels by working on individual projects. You’ll learn best practices for how to approach varied subject matter using photos as resources.
This class is designed for beginners, but more experienced pastelists will also benefit. Novices will learn the basics, while more experienced students will gain a deeper understanding of the medium and continue developing their personal style.
Open Studio with Terrilynn
Date: Wednesdays, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 & 2/28
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Workshop Fee: $72 (Members), $80 (Non-Members)
Instructor: Terrilynn Dubreuil
Skill Level: All
Materials & Tools Needed: BYO
Take your art to the next level! Whether you’ve just started drawing, painting, etc., or have been doing it for years, you’re sure to improve your skills, or at least benefit from focused practice, by attending our Open Studio sessions!
You bring your projects and supplies, and one of our talented instructors (in this case, Terrilynn Dubreuil) will provide the support and expertise you need to improve your technique, help you solve problems, etc.
Terrilynn has extensive experience with:
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Principals of Design (Color, Composition, etc.)
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Drawing
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Acrylics
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Watercolor
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Soft Pastels
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Photography
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Digital Editing
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Sculpture
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Framing
Note: This offering is NOT a workshop. While Terrilynn may, indeed, provide limited, personalized instruction, there is no formal agenda or expected outcome—other than advancing your artistic skills. Each participant’s experience will be unique and suited to her needs.
Love Knots Bracelet
Date: Saturday, 2/10
Time: 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Workshop Fee: $60 (Members), $65 (Non-Members)
Instructor: Nadine Fidelman
Skill Level: Beginner
Materials & Tools Needed: All materials supplied.*
If you’ve ever wanted to try making wire jewelry but weren’t sure you had the skill, this fun and easy workshop is for you!
Jewelry Designer Nadine Fidelman will teach you how to cut wire and shape it into “love knots.” Then, you’ll learn how to link your knots to form a bracelet. The process is simple, but you’ll be impressed with the results. In just a couple of hours, you’ll have created a beautiful piece of jewelry that makes a great Valentine’s Day gift for yourself or loved one!
No previous jewelry-making experience required, but you should have good eyesight and a steady hand.
*Note: The fee includes materials to make a copper bracelet. Students may choose to make a sterling silver version instead for an additional $25.00 charge, payable at the workshop.
Introduction to Fluid Art
Date: Saturday, 2/24
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Workshop Fee: $69 (Members), $75 (Non-Members)
Instructor: Aubrey Coffee
Skill Level: All
Materials & Tools Needed: An apron or clothes that can be stained. All other materials supplied.
Fluid art—also called “pour painting”—is a relaxing, sometimes messy process that uses acrylic paints with a runny (fluid) consistency to create abstract art. The water-based paints, when combined with silicone oil, react to produce beautiful, often awe-inspiring, “cells.” As the paints run amok and spill across your canvas, the possibilities are endless!
In this workshop, local artist Aubrey Coffee will show you how to do several different acrylic pours, as well as how to finish your paintings at home with an acrylic varnish. You’ll practice the techniques in class, creating multiple abstract paintings.
This class is great for people who have never created fluid art, but it also gives “frequent flyers” opportunities to try new paint mixtures and pouring methods and continue experimenting with color!
Note: To preserve the integrity of your design, your paintings must dry flat for at least 48 hours before moving. You will need to return to the studio to pick up your pieces and finish your paintings with acrylic coating at home.
