Unified/Special Needs Art Experience
A unique art experience for special needs artists and their siblings and peers to explore their own creativity in an open and supportive environment. Emphasis will be on using a variety of mixed media art materials to create individual artwork with helpful guidance. Children will have an opportunity to paint, collage, create sculptures, build with […]
The Exploring Artist
A special new class for children to explore the arts creatively and openly. Learn about a variety of mediums and techniques as we engage in exciting projects geared towards children’s interests. We will learn about drawing, painting, collage, chalk paint, paper, clay, printmaking and sculptural forms of art. We will look at some different types […]
Spring Fairy Art
Violets, moonbeams, mushrooms, and winged beings. Explore the world of all things fairy as we create enchanted vernal works of art. Children will have fun and use their imaginations to make projects of natural magic. We will explore a variety of art techniques such as sculpture, painting, collage and clay making. Projects will include; fairy […]
Spring Clay Wonderland
Children will be able to make a variety of exciting air dry clay projects while learning various hand-building techniques including pinch pots, slab and coil methods. Build clay pieces with a variety of fun clay tools and paint and embellish projects using natural items and craft materials. Explore color mixing, stamping, various paint application techniques […]
Sparkling Mosaic Workshop
Choose from this instructor’s collection of glass pieces, ephemera and faceted beads to create a square mosaic window. Wood frames are 5” x 5”. All materials are provided; students are invited to bring additional beads or jewelry to personalize your piece. Ephemera is permanently adhered to glass to create the window. Please bring a snack […]
Mother & Child Workshop: Sailor Sweetheart Box
Sailor Sweetheart boxes are a souvenir to be given to a loved one, originally made in Barbados between 1830 and 1900. These boxes are typically designed with shells glued onto a backing with heart or flower motifs and sentimental messages. In this workshop, design your own special keepsake box for Mother’s Day. Participants will be provided […]
Hands and Hearts Crafting
This exciting new class will be all about creating interesting handcrafts. We will explore sewing projects such as little animals and pillows with buttons and beads, painted fabric design, creating decorations such as banners and suncatchers, collage friendship boxes and jewelry. Bring your creativity, ideas and enjoy trying new materials! Fee payable with tuition $25.00
Friday Night: Relax & Create
These evening sessions are designed to de-stress and tune into your inner creativity. Emphasis will be on exploration and relaxing into the art process through guided art projects. Experiment with a variety of materials and techniques that you might have always wanted to try such as acrylic and watercolor painting, mixed media collage with mulberry […]
Expressive Art: Journal
Create a practice of nature observation and collection as source for printmaking. Explore nature’s patterns with direct print techniques and create your own stamp designs as you construct a circle journal using a variety of mediums. Activities are designed to be accessible and invite your ideas to flourish as you build a mindful practice of […]
Expressive Art: Emergence
Enjoy nature-inspired creative activities for fun, connection, self-expression and wellbeing. Activities are designed to be accessible and invite your ideas to flourish as you build a mindful practice of nature observation and creative expression to nourish yourself. Explore new growth and the emergence of spring through a selection of 2D and 3D mediums and natural […]
