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Alcohol Ink Flowers (8/1) —FULL
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Watercolor Basics (8/5, 8/12, 8/19 & 8/26) —FULL
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Mixed Media Collage: Woman Silhouette (8/8) —FULL
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Knitting for Beginners: Chunky Cowl (8/10 & 8/17) —FULL
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Mosaic Vintage Glass Window (8/22) —FULL
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Going Deeper with Cold Wax: Exploring Composition (8/28 & 8/29)
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Mosaic Pendant and Earrings (9/11)
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Introduction to Eco Printing on Paper and Fabric (9/26) —FULL
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Introduction to Eco Printing on Paper and Fabric (10/9) —FULL
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Knitting for Beginners: Shawl (10/12 & 11/2) —NEW!
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Alcohol Ink Flowers (FULL)
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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
Note: This workshop is full. Please contact us to be added to the waitlist.
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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 (FULL)
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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.
Note: This workshop is full. Please contact us to be added to the waitlist.
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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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Mixed Media Collage: Woman Silhouette (FULL)
Date: Saturday, 8/8
Time: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Workshop Fee: $77 (Members), $85 (Non-Members)
Supplies Fee: $15 (To be collected day of workshop; cash, check, or Venmo only)
Instructor: Kim Smith
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Supplies Provided by Instructor: Paper, patterns, adhesive, 8”x10” canvas, mark-making tools
Supplies Students Should Bring: Small, sharp scissors and an apron or clothes that can be stained. All other supplies provided.
Note: This workshop is full. Please contact us to be added to the waitlist.
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Most people avoid drama, but, when making art, it can be a welcome addition to a piece. Join veteran artist and instructor Kim Smith as she teaches you how to create a dramatic mixed media painting by assembling an elaborate collaged woman silhouette and positioning it over a plain background.
In the process, you’ll 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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Various materials for printing and stamping patterns
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.”
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Knitting for Beginners: Chunky Cowl (FULL)
Date: Mondays, 8/10 & 8/17
Time: 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Workshop Fee: $77 (Members), $85 (Non-Members)
Supplies Fee: None
Instructor: Jeannie Thomma
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Supplies Provided by Instructor: None
Supplies Students Should Bring: 1 skein Malabrigo Noventa yarn, US 13 circular knitting needles (between 24”-36” length), scissors
Note: This workshop is full. Please contact us to be added to the waitlist.
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Knitting isn’t rocket science, but, like any art or craft, it does require practice and discipline to increase your skills AND finish projects. If you enjoy knitting—or think you’d enjoy knitting—Jeannie Thomma’s “knit-alongs” may be just what you’re looking for!
Each series of classes focuses on a particular project—a cowl, shawl, hat, etc.—and includes a review of basic knitting stitches, stitch combinations, and techniques (as necessary), as well as introduces new ones. Class size is limited to 10 students to allow ample time for individual attention, as we know that, even as knitters get better at their craft, mistakes are a given. Although the sessions are designed to help beginner to intermediate knitters complete a specific project, more advanced knitters are welcome to join to have access to Jeannie's vast knitting experience--and, of course, to participate in community!
In this short, two-week session, students will focus on making a chunky cowl. Students will learn or review casting on, forming knit and purl stitches, binding off, and, because the cowl will be made using straight needles, using the mattress stitch to create an invisible seam.
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Mosaic Vintage Glass Window (FULL)
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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: An apron or clothes that can be stained. All other materials will be provided; however, 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.
Note: This workshop is full. Please contact us to be added to the waitlist.
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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), approximately 28” x 19” glass window that’s sure to enhance the beauty of your home.
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Going Deeper with Cold Wax: Exploring Composition
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Date: 8/28 & 8/29
Time: 1:00-5:00 PM both days
Workshop Fee: $149 (Members), $165 (Non-Members)
Supplies Fee: $45 (To be collected day of workshop; cash, check, or Venmo only)
Instructor: Denby Dale
Skill Level: Confident Beginner to Intermediate
Supplies Provided by Instructor: Art papers of varying sizes, 11” x 14” rag paper, 8”x10” cradled panel, cold wax medium, oil paints, various width masking tapes, mark-making tools, stencils, applicators
Supplies Students Should Bring: An apron or clothes that can be stained. All other supplies provided; however, students are encouraged to bring rigid “tools,” such as old credit cards, favorite plastic stencils, etc., if they have them.
Intuitively, we know that good composition is key to making a piece of art “work.” In this exploratory, two-day workshop, mixed media artist Denby Dale will teach you how to organize design elements (color, texture, line, etc.) to create more cohesive, balanced, and engaging cold wax paintings.
Day One will be all about hands-on experimentation! First, Denby will take you through several short, guided exercises to review how to incorporate color, texture, line, and other marks into cold wax paintings. Then, she’ll introduce design principles and discuss ways to use them to produce aesthetically pleasing compositions. Next, she’ll lead you through a longer guided exercise focused on composition that will, ultimately, build the visual foundation of your final piece. You’ll combine learning with play as you practice “dialoguing” with your painting, modifying design elements according to design principles and your piece’s direction.
On Day Two, after your initial wax layers have had time to dry, you’ll leverage your learnings from Day One and continue to build and refine your paintings.
You’ll leave the class with an assortment of small cold wax studies on various art papers, an 11” x 14” work on paper, and a finished 8”x10” cold wax painting on a 3/4" cradled panel.
While confident beginners are welcome to participate, some experience with cold wax is helpful.
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Mosaic Pendant and Earrings​​
Date: Friday, 9/11
Time: 1:00–5:00 PM
Workshop Fee: $77 (Members); $85 (Non-Members)
Supply Fee: $20 (To be collected day of workshop; cash, check, or Venmo only)
Instructor: Linda Girardi
Skill Level: All
Supplies Provided by Instructor: Pendant and earring blanks, necklace chain, earring hooks, 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 and set of earrings 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 and/or a set of earrings
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Choosing appropriate materials for your jewelry
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Transferring materials and adhering them to a substrate
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Cleaning up and finishing your jewelry
You’ll also learn tips and tricks for working with different types of mosaic materials.
You’ll walk away with a beautiful pendant and a set of earrings (or two pendants or two sets of earrings if you prefer) 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.
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Introduction to Fused Glass: Sea Life​​
Date: Saturday, 9/19
Time: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Workshop Fee: $59 (Members), $65 (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 gclass 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.
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.In addition to instruction and demos, Linda will provide a pre-fused glass base and lots of fun materials (flowers, insects, animals, and more!) so you can create your own beautiful garden or sea life tile that can be displayed in your home or given as a gift.
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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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Introduction to Gelli Printing​​
Date: Friday, 9/25
Time: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Workshop Fee: $77 (Members), $85 (Non-Members)
Supplies Fee: $10 (To be collected day of workshop; cash or check only)
Instructor: Kristen Grady
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Supplies Provided by Instructor: Paper, acrylic paint, brayer
Supplies Students Should Bring: 8”x10” gelli plate and an apron. All other materials will be provided; however, students are encouraged to bring a few of their favorite acrylic paints and a brayer, if they have one. (We can loan you a brayer for class, but it’s better to practice your technique using your own tool.)
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 different weights of paper, 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.
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Introduction to Eco Printing on Paper and Fabric (FULL)​
Date: Saturday, 9/26
Time: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (includes an hour break for lunch)
Workshop Fee: $113 (Members), $125 (Non-Members)
Supplies Fee: $25 (To be collected day of workshop; cash or check only)
Instructor: Joyce Tromba
Skill Level: Beginner
Supplies Provided by Instructor: Botanicals, 8-1/2” x 11” mixed media paper, 11” x 60” silk scarf
Supplies Students Should Bring: Waterproof gloves and an apron or clothes that can be stained. All other supplies will be provided; however, students are encouraged to bring additional botanicals if they’d like. (Instructor will provide a list of suitable botanicals prior to the workshop.)
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Note: This workshop is full. Please contact us to be added to the waitlist.
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Eco printing is a process that uses the leaves and flowers of fresh or dried plants to make a permanent image. Each print is unique, and the results are always a surprise! You'll learn how to print on both paper and fabric in this exciting one-day workshop.
Local fiber artist Joyce Tromba will begin by discussing the best plant material to use for eco printing and show you how to prepare mixed media paper and bamboo rayon material for optimal results. Then, you’ll spend the morning making a collection of eco printed papers.
After lunch, Joyce will show you how to adapt the eco printing process to fabric, and you’ll create a beautiful, 11” x 60” silk scarf.
Most eco printing workshops focus on just one substrate: paper or fabric. Because this class gives you the opportunity to practice printing on BOTH, you’ll leave the workshop with the knowledge to pursue whichever direction most calls to you!
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Introduction to Eco Printing on Paper and Fabric (FULL)​
Date: Friday, 10/9
Time: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (includes an hour break for lunch)
Workshop Fee: $113 (Members), $125 (Non-Members)
Supplies Fee: $25 (To be collected day of workshop; cash or check only)
Instructor: Joyce Tromba
Skill Level: Beginner
Supplies Provided by Instructor: Botanicals, 8-1/2” x 11” mixed media paper, 11” x 60” silk scarf
Supplies Students Should Bring: Waterproof gloves and an apron or clothes that can be stained. All other supplies will be provided; however, students are encouraged to bring additional botanicals if they’d like. (Instructor will provide a list of suitable botanicals prior to the workshop.) ​​
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Note: This workshop is full. Please contact us to be added to the waitlist.
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Eco printing is a process that uses the leaves and flowers of fresh or dried plants to make a permanent image. Each print is unique, and the results are always a surprise! You'll learn how to print on both paper and fabric in this exciting one-day workshop.
Local fiber artist Joyce Tromba will begin by discussing the best plant material to use for eco printing and show you how to prepare mixed media paper and bamboo rayon material for optimal results. Then, you’ll spend the morning making a collection of eco printed papers.
After lunch, Joyce will show you how to adapt the eco printing process to fabric, and you’ll create a beautiful, 11” x 60” silk scarf.
Most eco printing workshops focus on just one substrate: paper or fabric. Because this class gives you the opportunity to practice printing on BOTH, you’ll leave the workshop with the knowledge to pursue whichever direction most calls to you!
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Knitting for Beginners: Shawl​
Date: Mondays, 10/12 & 11/2
Time: 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Workshop Fee: $77 (Members), $85 (Non-Members)
Supplies Fee: None
Instructor: Jeannie Thomma
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Supplies Provided by Instructor: None
Supplies Students Should Bring: 500 yards of bulky yarn that calls for a US 13 needle (see yarn label for yardage), US 13 circular knitting needles (between 29”-36” length), scissors
Knitting isn’t rocket science, but, like any art or craft, it does require practice and discipline to increase your skills AND finish projects. If you enjoy knitting—or think you’d enjoy knitting—Jeannie Thomma’s “knit-alongs” may be just what you’re looking for!
Each series of classes focuses on a particular project—a cowl, shawl, hat, etc. —and includes a review of basic knitting stitches, stitch combinations, and techniques (as necessary), as well as introduces new ones. Class size is limited to 10 students to allow ample time for individual attention, as we know that, even as knitters get better at their craft, mistakes are a given. Although the sessions are designed to help beginner to intermediate knitters complete a specific project, more advanced knitters are welcome to join to have access to Jeannie's vast knitting experience--and, of course, to participate in community!
In this two-week session, Jeannie will guide you through the process of making a beautiful shawl. You’ll learn or review casting on, forming knit and/or purl stitches, and binding off. You’ll also learn “increase” and “decrease” methods, which create the lovely crescent shape of this piece. Finally, you’ll be introduced to a decorative picot bid-off, which adds a fun detailed trim.
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