Workshops
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Holiday Block Printing Party (12/7)
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Needle Felted Holiday Penguin (12/21) —FULL
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Encaustics for Beginners: Mark Making (1/4) —FULL
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Mixed Media Collage: Snowman (1/11) —FULL
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Image Transfer Using a Gelli Plate (1/18) —FULL
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Alcohol Ink Flowers (2/1) —NEW!
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Watercolor for Beginners & Beyond (2/5, 2/12, 2/19 & 2/26) —NEW!
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Mosaic Pendant (2/8) —NEW!
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Paste Paper Book (2/22 & 2/23) —NEW!
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Beginning February 2025, Supply Fees will NOT be included in Workshop Fees. Instead, they will be collected on the day of your workshop and paid directly to the workshop instructor, cash or check only.
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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.
Holiday Block Printing Party
Date: Saturday, 12/7
Time: 1:00-5:00 PM
Workshop Fee: $92 (Members), $100 (Non-Members)
Instructor: Kelly Reese
Skill Level: All
Materials & Tools Needed: Carving tool with multiple V and U nibs, such as this one from Michaels or this one from Amazon. All other materials supplied, including carving block, ink, roll of craft paper, 4 cards, gift tags, two handmade truffles and a glass of red or white wine.
A nice roll of wrapping paper can easily cost $5-$10, and a decent card can be even more than that. This holiday season, skip the Hallmark store and make your own block-printed wrapping paper, gift tags, and cards instead! In this delightful—and delicious—workshop, you’ll learn basic block printing techniques while enjoying scrumptious handmade truffles and a glass of red or white wine.
While you indulge your tastebuds, artist and printmaker, Kelly Reese, will demonstrate how to design and carve a basic relief block print. After practicing these techniques, you’ll print a roll of holiday wrapping paper and a set of matching gift tags and greeting cards. You’ll go home with lots of gift-wrapping supplies, as well as the skills to make additional block prints on your own.
No drawing skills required. All you need is a desire to try something new—and have a great time!
Needle Felted Holiday Penguin (FULL)
Date: Saturday, 12/21
Time: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Workshop Fee: $87 (Members), $95 (Non-Members)
Instructor: Irene Heckel-Volpe
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Materials & Tools Needed: All materials supplied.
Note: This workshop is full. Please contact us to be added to waitlist.
Whether you choose to put a Santa hat, yarmulke, or no hat on this this super cute needle felted penguin, he (or she!) is sure to get you into the holiday spirit! Join us for this fun, half-day workshop with fiber artist Irene Heckel-Volpe.
In just a few hours, you’ll learn the basics of needle felting, including what fibers are appropriate for creating a needle felted structure, how to build a three-dimensional piece, and how to embellish creations by adding details.
You’ll leave the class with an adorable 5” (approximately) free-standing penguin that will make a charming addition to any holiday décor!
Encaustics for Beginners: Mark Making (FULL)
Date: Saturday, 1/4
Time: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Workshop Fee: $112 (Members), $120 (Non-Members)
Instructor: Denby Dale
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Materials & Tools Needed: All materials supplied, though students are encouraged to bring their own inks, colored pencils, lightweight carving tools, and stencils, if desired.
Note: This workshop is full. Please contact us to be added to waitlist.
If you’ve ever admired artworks created with encaustic wax, but the process seemed too complicated or overwhelming, this workshop is for you!
In this playful, half-day workshop, mixed media artist Denby Dale will introduce you to some of the basic properties of encaustic wax without any intimidation or fussy studio set-up. Using panels that have been pre-coated in clear encaustic medium, you’ll explore the many ways to safely draw on, add color to, and create surface texture with encaustic wax to create a unique, 8” x 8” abstract piece of art.
Through demos and experimentation, you’ll learn how to:
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Add color to your panel with wax based, water soluble artist crayons, colored pencils, graphite, and inks
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Alter and incise the surface of your panel using X-acto knives, lightweight carving tools, and stencils
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Use a mini heat gun to “push” the marks and wax around and seal it all together
Once you dip your toe into the world of encaustics through mark making and using a mini heat gun, you'll likely get hooked! We hope so, anyway!
Mixed Media Collage: Snowman (FULL)
Date: Saturday, 1/11
Time: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Workshop Fee: $82 (Members), $90 (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.
Note: This workshop is full. Please contact us to be added to waitlist.
It may be cold outside, but this adorable snowman is sure to warm your home and your heart! Join veteran artist and instructor Kim Smith as she teaches you how to create a layered, mixed-media winter painting. You’ll also learn how to use:
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Various collage and mixed media techniques to bring your piece to life
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Composition basics to create a pleasing design
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Techniques to keep round objects from looking flat
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.”
Image Transfer Using a Gelli Plate (FULL)
Date: Saturday, 1/18
Time: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Workshop Fee: $82 (Members); $90 (Non-Members)
Instructor: Kristen Grady
Skill Level: Confident Beginner to Intermediate*
Materials & Tools Needed: 8x10 gelli plate, brayer, and scissors. Students are also encouraged to bring a few of their favorite acrylic paints, as well as magazines or laser copies of images they may want to work with. (If you bring laser copies of images, you may want to bring multiple copies.) All other materials supplied.
Note: This workshop is full. Please contact us to be added to waitlist.
If you’re familiar with gelli printing, you know how easy and fun creating vibrant, one-of-a-kind monoprints can be! But did you know you can also use your gelli plate to do image transfers? The process may look easy on YouTube, but it actually requires quite a bit of technique and practice. You’ll get plenty of both in this fun, half-day workshop!
After lots of trial and error, gelli printing expert Kristen Grady has found a reliable way to get an image from the plate to the page [almost] every time! She’ll teach you the secrets to consistent success, including:
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The best type of images to use
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Where to find appropriate images
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The proper amount of paint to use
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The proper drying time between steps
Kristen will also offer opportunities to learn additional skills and techniques at the end of class, such as how to add texture and multiple colors and layers to your work.
You’ll leave the workshop with lots of samples and the confidence to do image transfers on your own.
*Although beginners are welcome to attend the workshop, limited time will be spent reviewing the basics of gelli printing. If you’ve never gelli printed before, please contact us before the workshop so Kristen can give you some tips and pointers.
Alcohol Ink Flowers
Date: Saturday, 2/1
Time: 1:30-4:30 PM
Workshop Fee: $54 (Members), $60 (Non-Members)
Supplies Fee: $20 (To be collected day of workshop; cash or check only)
Instructor: Angie Bryant
Skill Level: All
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
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.
Watercolor for Beginners & Beyond
Date: Wednesdays, 2/5-2/26
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Workshop Fee: $144 (Members); $160 (Non-Members)
Supply Fee: N/A
Instructor: Terrilynn Dubreuil
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Supplies Provided by Instructor: None
Supplies Students Should Bring: Watercolor Painting Supplies and an apron or clothes that can be stained
Note: This class is appropriate for beginners and women who have already taken a beginning watercolor classes. If you already have some experience with this medium, Terrilynn will help you build your skills to the next level.
Whether you’ve never picked up a paintbrush, or are looking to refresh your watercolor skills, veteran artist and instructor Terrilynn Dubreuil will teach you everything you need to jump into, or expand your skills using, this relaxing medium!
In this explorative, four-week course, you’ll learn basic watercolor concepts, including paintbrush usage, color theory, color mixing, color application, composition, and other watercolor approaches and techniques. You’ll reference simple photos to practice your new skills and, over time, begin to develop or hone your unique painting style. The class will include informal critiques for greater learning and understanding.
Mosaic Pendant
Date: Saturday, 2/8
Time: 1:00–5:00 PM
Workshop Fee: $72 (Members); $80 (Non-Members)
Supply Fee: $15 (To be collected day of workshop; cash or check only)
Instructor: Linda Girardi
Skill Level: All
Supplies Provided by Instructor: Pendant blanks, necklace chain, beads, charms, stained glass tiles, and other mosaic materials
Supplies Students Should Bring: An apron or clothes that can be stained
Learn how to apply the ancient art of mosaics to a piece of wearable art! In this fun and easy workshop, mosaic artist Linda Girardi will show how to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind pendant using a variety of beads, charms, stained glass tiles, and more!
Linda will demonstrate the process first, and then you’ll practice:
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Designing a mini mosaic pendant
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Choosing appropriate materials for your pendant
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Transferring materials and adhering them to a substrate
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Cleaning up and finishing your pendant
You’ll also learn tips and tricks for working with different types of mosaic materials.
You’ll walk away with two beautiful pendants that you can keep for yourself or give to a special friend or family member.
No prior glass experience needed!
Note: Moderate hand dexterity and good eyesight required.
Paste Paper Book
Date: Sat, 2/22, & Sun, 2/23
Time: 1:00–5:00 PM both days
Workshop Fee: $144 (Members), $160 (Non-Members)
Supply Fee: $20 (To be collected day of workshop; cash or check only)
Instructor: Joyce Tromba
Skill Level: Beginner
Supplies Provided by Instructor: Paint, paste, brushes, paper for pages and covers, book board, linen thread, glue, and bookmaking kit with all equipment needed for bookbinding
Supplies Students Should Bring: One large sponge, an old kitchen towel, and an apron or clothes that can be stained
Do you love the look of marbled paper but dislike how complicated and expensive it can be to make? If so, you'll love paste paper! This traditional surface design technique, which dates back to the 16th century, uses simple tools and materials to create endless, stunning patterns on paper.
Your beautiful designs can be used to decorate books (as we’ll be doing in this workshop), make collages, add interest to objects, or just displayed on their own.
On Day One of this two-part class, local book artist Joyce Tromba will take you through the paste paper making process. You’ll learn how to make paste, pigment it, and apply it to paper. Then, you’ll spend the rest of the afternoon creating patterns and textures with your paste using a variety of tools, such as combs, plastic forks, and even your fingers!
On Day Two, Joyce will show you how to make a multi-signature book which opens flat and has exposed “Coptic stitches” on the spine. You’ll also discuss other ways to use your one-of-a-kind papers.
You’ll leave the workshop with a sweet, Coptic bound book suitable for journaling or displaying, as well as multiple pieces of paste paper for future projects.
