All creative classes and workshops available for registration can be found on this page. You can either use the quick links below to jump to the category that interests you, or explore the other pages under our “Classes & Workshops” tab in the main menu.
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FALL CLASSES & WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS
WORKSHOPS for kids
METAL SNOWMAN ORNAMENT WORKSHOP (Grades 4 – 8)Date: Saturday, November 23 When: 9am – 12pm Cost: $95 Members; $105 Non-members Instructor: Katie Boucher Join us to learn a new skill and get creative making snowmen ornaments out of assorted metal pieces! Students will be learning basic skills such as using the tools, torch and polishing machines in the studio. We will learn basic techniques on how to cut, solder, hammer and polish different types of metals. Each student will bring home a finished piece. REGISTER HERE |
CLASSES – Mondays
INTRO TO CROCHETWhen: Mondays, 3:45pm – 5:15pm
Instructor: Leah Payne Cost: $40 members; $45 non-members What you can create with just yarn and a hook is amazing! During these workshops, students will be provided with online introductory instruction, then work on a crochet project, learning the terminology and techniques, with guided in-person help from an instructor. Students will learn basic stitches that will help them in their crochet journey for years to come. Students will be asked to video instructional video content prior to attending their first class. Project themes vary by dates. All students will leave with a finished piece. All supplies included. Max: 10 attendees |
CLASSES – Tuesdays
More Tuesday programming coming soon!
CLASSES – Wednesdays
More Wednesday programming coming soon!
CLASSES – Thursdays
More Thursday programming coming soon! |
CLASSES – SatuRdays
IMPROV FOR YOUNG ADULTS (Grades 9-12)Dates: (6 weeks) January 4 – February 8 When: Saturdays, 11am-1pm Cost: $220 Members ; $240 Non-Members Instructor: Samuel Kuykendall An introductory course in improvisational acting for students… Do you or a teen you know have an interest in acting, improvisation, and/or comedy? Maybe you’re a fan of Whose Line is it Anyway?, Mock The week or the films of Christopher Guest. Learn the art of improvisational acting with instructor Samuel Kuykendall, leader of the infamous Yes & Co. In this 8 week series of 2-hour classes students will learn the fundamentals of improvisation and how to use those skills on and off stage. Learn how staying present, listening, and saying “yes, and” can lead to fun, engaging and hilarious situations. Each week Samuel will have students focus on a different facet of improvisation, using game-play from Day 1. Students will learn short-form, and long-form games with a little bit of music thrown in for good measure. By the conclusion of the course, each student will possess the skills needed to improvise and collaborate with others more thoughtfully and confidently. The class will conclude with a performance for friends and family on the final class date. REGISTER HERE |
FALL ADULT CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
*New* YOGA CLASSES
ALL LEVELS VINYASA with Leslie CargillWhen: (6 weeks series or single class) November 2 – December 7 Saturdays: 8:30am – 9:30am Cost: $100 for 6 week series; $20 per single class (Pre-registration is appreciated!) Instructor: Leslie Cargill Vinyasa yoga is a form of yoga where poses are linked together in a flowing sequence, breathing through and with the movement. There is no structured sequence in Vinyasa yoga, so the style, pace and intensity will all vary depending on the teacher. REGISTER HEREAbout Leslie Cargill
Leslie is a personal coach and yoga instructor. She brings 500+ hours of advanced training, years of teaching experience, and a personalized approach to helping people of all ages, abilities, and experience from complete beginners to advanced practitioners, those who consider themselves not flexible enough to do yoga, athletes, and those dealing with physical or emotional health issues. Leslie focuses on each student’s unique abilities, goals and needs. She encourages students to find a yoga practice that works for you and which is sustainable. Minimum of 2 people needed to run the class. |
YIN YOGA with Leslie CargillSession Dates: (6 weeks series or single class) November 3 – December 8 Sundays: 4:30pm – 5:30pm Cost:$100 for 6 week series; $20 per single class (Pre-registration is appreciated!) A beautiful practice focused on longer-held, more passive poses to open the body and allow greater flexibility, energy, and mobility, while offering a mindful and renewing experience on your mat. REGISTER HEREMinimum of 2 people needed to run the class. |
Ceramics Classes & Open Studio
*NEW*: CERAMICS OPEN STUDIO TIME*** In order to make use of open studio for ceramics, students must be a current member and have taken a ceramics class at RTA in the past 18 months.***
FALL SESSION: September 1-December 1 OPEN STUDIO TIMES:
*CLOSED ON FEDERAL HOLIDAYSLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE |
Creator Classes & Workshops
HAND PAINTED WINE GLASS SET WORKSHOPWhen: Saturday, November 16th, 3pm-5pm Cost: $40 Members ; $45 Non-members (all supplies included) Instructor: Marguerite Genest Join us for a fun and creative evening where you’ll learn how to transform ordinary wine glasses into personalized pieces of art. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a complete beginner, this workshop offers a relaxed and supportive environment to explore your creativity and create unique wine glasses that you can proudly use or gift to someone special. All supplies included. REGISTER HEREMaximum attendees: 16 |
Drawing CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
MANDALA MONDAYS
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Painting CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
WEDNESDAY PAINT NIGHT: Acrylic Landscapes PaintingWhen: Wednesdays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Cost: Members: $38.00 / Non-Members: $43.00 (all supplies included) Instructor: Marguerite Genest We will create fresh, acrylic paintings inspired by nature. You will learn brush strokes and basic acrylic techniques to create beautiful art without needing to draw. Demonstrations will be projected onto a large screen as well as students receiving personal instruction. This class is for beginners. All materials are provided. Come relax and create! Please bring a water bottle. November 13 REGISTER HEREMax 12 attendees |
WEDNESDAY PAINT NIGHTS: Botanical Watercolor WorkshopWhen: Wednesdays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Cost: Members: $38.00 / Non-Members: $43.00 (all supplies included) Instructor: Leah Payne We will create fresh, loose watercolor paintings inspired by nature. You will learn brush strokes and basic watercolor techniques to create beautiful art without needing to draw. Demonstrations will be projected onto a large screen as well as students receiving personal instruction. This class is for beginners. All materials are provided. Come relax and create! Please bring a water bottle with your beverage of choice. November 20 REGISTER HEREMax 12 attendees |
WEDNESDAY PAINT NIGHTS: Intro to Gouache WorkshopsTime: Wednesdays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Cost: Members: $38.00 / Non-Members: $43.00 (all supplies included) Instructor: Leah Payne We will create fun, stylized, paintings inspired by nature. You will learn basic gouache techniques to create beautiful art without needing to draw. Demonstrations will be projected onto a large screen as well as students receiving personal instruction. This class is for beginners. All materials are provided. Come relax and create! Please bring a water bottle with your beverage of choice. December 4 REGISTER HEREMax 12 attendees |
Paint & Sips
PAINT & SIP with Marguerite
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*For all info about dance classes and programs please visit our Dance pages.
PLEASE BE ADVISED:
- Don’t dress in your best attire for art classes; art can get messy!
- Please read all of River Tree Arts’ Policies and Procedures before registering for any event.
- In the case that a class is canceled due to weather and a student cannot attend the rain-date, refunds will not be issued.
- All children need to have a completed consent form on file before attending classes without an adult: RTA Consent Form
- If there are any allergies or serious medical information that we need to be aware of before your child attends art camp, kindly ensure that you provide this information as early as possible so that we can make the necessary arrangements.
- No early drop off or late picks up can be accommodated.
- RTA is a NUT-FREE facility.
PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION DUE TO LOW NUMBERS, SO DON’T DELAY; REGISTER TODAY!