Kids’ Magical Halloween Workshop
Get into the Halloween spirit by creating spooky-themed art using clay and mixed media. Children will explore imaginative projects such as witches, animal familiars, luminaries, potions, and more, with plenty of room for creative choice.
Secret Doorway 3D Story Box
Open the door to memory, imagination, and self-expression in this inspiring mixed-media workshop. Using a shadow box as your canvas, you’ll combine treasured keepsakes, cards, photographs, found objects, and materials from the instructor’s collection to create a one-of-a-kind three-dimensional collage that tells your unique story.
Mexican Day of the Dead Workshop
Come explore the art of Mexico by creating skull luminaries in the tradition of Mexican Day of the Dead. This vibrant, colorful, celebration in Mexican culture reminds humans of the symbiotic relationship of life and death, choosing to honor ancestors, with art, costumes, music, dancing, parade, food, flowers, and reverie. In this workshop, we will use self-hardening clay to form the skull luminaries. We will learn how to carve traditional patterns such as flowers, swirls and butterflies and be able to decorate them with a variety of materials like craft jewels, sequins, and marigold flowers.
Thanksgiving Harvest Baskets Workshop
Students will create clay cornucopia centerpieces filled with symbols of the harvest. Children will craft miniature pumpkins, acorns, Indian corn, and leaves, along with other natural and handmade elements. They will also design a personalized placemat to accompany their “horn of plenty,” celebrating a traditional seasonal craft to share with family and friends.
Create a Glass Beaded Suncatcher Workshop
You will create a stunning sun catcher using glass beads and chicken wire. Place in the yard to add a pop of color or hang in a window and bring sparkling sunshine into your home! Instructor will guide you through the process in a relaxed and creative atmosphere.
Meditative Mandala Painting Workshop
Mandalas have been created throughout history using symbols, patterns, and colors that radiate from a central point, often inspired by forms found in nature. Creating and meditating on mandalas can help calm and focus the mind, supporting feelings of inner peace and connection. Students will design and paint their own mandalas on canvas using paint and mixed media. We will explore traditional mandala designs and meanings, then sketch and paint original compositions. Participants may also incorporate chakra stones, botanicals, affirmations, and collage materials. Crystal bowl sound bath music will accompany the process to support a calm, creative atmosphere.
Lace Painting on Textiles Workshop
Enjoy a fun and relaxing workshop while you learn textile painting! You will be guided step by step, and given tips and techniques along the way, making this workshop accessible for participants of all skill levels in a fun and casual atmosphere. You will leave with a unique work of art ready to display.
Create a Sparkling Crystal Suncatcher Workshop
Learn to create an enchanting crystal sun catcher in a relaxing and fun atmosphere. Take home a beautiful piece, made by you to add sparkle and shine to your garden.
Mixed Media Morning Crafts: Session C 8/17-21 Week 9
Explore creativity by combining paint, collage, drawing, and fun materials to make unique, textured artworks. A playful class for young artists of all skill levels!
Summer’s End Art Party: Magical Creatures & More 8/17-21 Week 9
Students will create their own imaginary creatures such as unicorns, and pegasus, as well as ocean and lake dwellers. Design fairy treeforts, palaces or troll bridges, and make wands and magical lanterns that glow on a summer night. We’ll play with clay, wood, cardboard, fabrics,watercolors, acrylics, pens, pencils and more! Summer’s not over yet , so join the creativity party!