Make a Mosaic Garden Sculpture
Learn how to cut and shape a foam base into a simple shape, add wire for hanging, and then cover your creation with mosaic tile. We will use thinset mortar and glass tiles so that your finished piece will be weather-proof for outside placement in all four seasons. Beginners welcome! Fee payable with tuition $60.00
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Sailor Sweetheart boxes are a souvenir to be given to a loved one, originally made in Barbados between 1830 and 1900.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 […]
Exploring Collage
From the French meaning “to glue,” collage describes the technique of composing an artwork by gluing a wide range of materials – including pieces of paper, fabric, newspaper clippings, and sometimes readymade objects – to a surface. We will be using a multimedia approach, incorporating a variety of materials to create expressive art. Through demonstration […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gilded Frame & Encaustic Painting Workshop
How a painting is presented can make all the difference, especially for small works. In this class we will learn basic Encaustic Collage techniques and construct a beautiful, gilded frame. Our simple frame construction materials will be masked by layers of iridescent Encaustic paint that will mimic old world gilding effects. There will be a […]
Creative Collage Workshop: Unleash Your Imagination!
Join us for a fun, hands-on, and inspiring four-hour collage workshop, where creativity knows no limits! Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just looking to explore a new medium, this workshop is designed to help you express yourself through the art of collage. We’ll dive into composition, texture, layering, and storytelling, using a mix of […]
Discover Silver Metal Clay Workshop
Silver Metal Clay looks and feels like clay but is actually pure silver in an organic binder. Students will learn basic information and techniques for forming, surface texturing, firing, and finishing. Flush setting of lab grown gemstones will also be covered, and (optional) inexpensive stones can be purchased in class. Great for beginners, jewelry students, […]
Crafting Hand Embroidered Greeting Cards
Create a hand embroidered greeting card using metallic watercolors or colored pencils, templates, threads and decorative papers to complete your stitched collage. It will make a beautiful handmade gift for someone special; it could also be framed as an art piece.
