All classes & workshops

ART START (Ages 2-4)

Dates: (5 weeks) October 3 – November 7 (no class Oct 10)

When: Thursdays 1pm – 2pm 

Instructor: Satsi Schimelpfenig

Cost: $125.00 members ; $155.00 Non-members

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Join us for a fun and creative experience where parents and toddlers can make art together! This class offers a chance to bond and create lasting memories without the hassle of cleanup at home. Each session revolves around a beloved children’s book or song, designed to engage all of your child’s senses and spark their creativity, just like in a real art studio. Projects will include sensory activities like painting, gluing, and sculpting with clay. This class is perfect for children ages 2-4.

Max 6 attendees

INTRO TO MAGICAL CRAFTING (Grades 2-5) 

When: Ages: Grades 2-5

Dates: (6 weeks) October 3 – November 14 (no class on October 31 Halloween)

Instructor: Emily Bider

Cost: $190 Members /  $220 Non Members

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Come celebrate the magic of the Fall season in this festive and enchanting class series! Participants will be encouraged to channel their inner wizard or witch while exploring a variety of visual art mediums and techniques! We will create mystical spell books, magical potions, sigils, amulets, charms, crystal wands, stone runes, pendulums and more! Sign up and come make some magic! 

Max 8 attendees

IMPROV FOR YOUNG ADULTS (Grades 9-12)

Dates: (6 weeks) October 19- November 23 

When: Saturdays, 11am-1pm 

Cost: $220 Members ; $240 Non-Members

Instructor: Samuel Kuykendall

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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.

ADULT INTERMEDIATE SEWING: Pattern Making

Dates: (5 weeks) September 30 – November 4 (no class Oct 14)

When: Mondays 10am-12pm

Instructor: Satsi Schimelpfenig

Cost: $ 195 members ; $215.00 Non-members 

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In this class, you’ll take your sewing skills to the next level by mastering essential techniques for creating flat paper patterns. We’ll guide you through the process of accurately measuring and cutting fabric, sewing clean seams, and finishing hems with precision. You’ll also learn how to incorporate buttons and zippers into your projects, ensuring a professional finish. This class is perfect for those who have some sewing experience and are eager to expand their skills in garment construction. Bring material or sample to the first class and a materials list will be provided based on your project for closures and amount of material needed.

Max 6 attendees

ADULT CERAMICS CLASS with Hannah

* Two Times Available 

Dates: Fall SESSION 2: October 26-November 23, 2024 (5 weeks)

When: Saturday Mornings 10am-1pm  or Afternoons 1:15pm-4:15pm

Instructor: Hannah Medovnikov

One Session Members $200 (+$25 materials fee) / Non-members $220 (+ $25 materials fee)

Come join ceramic artist Hannah Medovnikov for an engaging and educational journey into the world of clay!

In this session, participants will explore a variety of hand-building techniques, crafting both beautiful and practical pieces inspired by the nuances of everyday life. Embracing individual creativity, students will be encouraged to delve into their unique inspirations while receiving expert guidance throughout the process. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to hone their skills on the potter’s wheel, shaping delightful mugs and bowls.

The final week of the session will focus on the fundamentals of glazing, ensuring that all creations are not only aesthetically pleasing but also durable for everyday use. Whether you’re an intermediate level artist seeking to expand your repertoire or a seasoned ceramic enthusiast looking to refine your craft, this session promises to enrich your skills and ignite your creativity.

Max 9 attendees

ADULT PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP: Halloween Tote

When: Wednesday, October 23 5:30pm-7:30pm

Cost:Members: $45.00 / Non-Members: $52.00 (all supplies included)

Instructor: Leah Payne

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Explore the joys of printmaking with this themed workshop! Learn basic linoleum block printing skills with a spooky twist. Attendees will learn how to design an image for printing, how to transfer to the block and carve, and how to print onto fabric. Each attendee will get to go home with their very own Halloween tote bag and their custom block. This class is for beginners. All materials are provided. Come relax and create! Please bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. 

Max 16 Attendees

HAND PAINTED WINE GLASS SET WORKSHOP

When: Saturday, November 16th, 3-5pm

Cost: $40 Members ; $45 Non-members (all supplies included)

Instructor: Marguerite Genest

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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. 

Maximum attendees: 16

MANDALA MONDAYS

When: Mondays Monthly 6-8pm

Cost: $35 members ; $40 Non-members

Instructor: Marguerite Genest

October 21 REGISTER HERE

November 18 REGISTER HERE

A mandala is a circular design with a central point that is thought to represent the wholeness of the person who creates it. In nature, we are attracted to mandalas. Flowers and seashells, for example, can beautify our lives and bring a sense of peace. We often experience feelings of relaxation when coloring pre-designed mandalas so popular in coloring books. However, the meditative aspects of creating and coloring our own mandalas have been shown to reduce anxiety and stress, and promote feelings of well being through self discovery. This tends to have a more positive impact on both physical and mental health. In this class we will explore the significance of mandalas as we create our own. We’ll discover their meditative properties as we relax, de-stress and learn about ourselves through the colors, symbols, and patterns we choose. The creation of mandalas provides a window to ourselves that is not only revealing, but enjoyable. In this class, we will focus on the process of self-discovery through the meaningful communication between our inner and outer worlds. All materials provided.

Maximum attendees: 16

ADULT INTRO TO OBSERVATIONAL DRAWING CLASS

Dates: (6 weeks) October 21-November 25 

When: Monday mornings, 10am-1pm

Cost: $235.00 Members ; $260.00 Non-members (students provide their own supplies for this class)

Instructor: Heather Lewis

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Line, value, shape, perspective, composition and more! In this foundational class you’ll learn how to capture what you see in real life, on paper. With plenty of studio time working from set-ups, artist/ teacher Heather Lewis will introduce you to age-old exercises and techniques. Gain confidence as your drawing skills develop! Students provide their own supplies for this class.

* Materials Needed: drawing board, pad 18 x 24 newsprint, vine charcoal, compressed charcoal, sandpaper block, kneaded eraser, Book suggestion: Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, by Betty Edwards

*Observational Drawing 2 will be offered for Winter Session.

Max 12 attendees

WEDNESDAY PAINT NIGHTS: Acrylic Landscapes Painting

When: (5:30pm-7:30pm)

Cost: Members: $38.00 / Non-Members: $43.00 (all supplies included)

Instructor: Marguerite Genest

October 9th REGISTER HERE

November 13 REGISTER HERE

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. 

Max 12 attendees

WEDNESDAY PAINT NIGHTS: Botanical Watercolor Workshop

When: 5:30pm-7:30pm

Cost: Members: $38.00 / Non-Members: $43.00 (all supplies included)

Instructor: Leah Payne

October 16 REGISTER HERE

November 20 REGISTER HERE

December 18 REGISTER HERE

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.

Max 12 attendees

WEDNESDAY PAINT NIGHTS: Intro to Gouache Workshops

Time: Wednesdays 5:30pm-7:30pm

Cost: Members: $38.00 / Non-Members: $43.00 (all supplies included)

Instructor: Leah Payne

November 6 REGISTER HERE

December 4 REGISTER HERE

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.

Max 12 attendees

PAINT AND SIP with Marguerite

When: various options – see below

Cost: $40 Members / $45 non-members per workshop (all supplies included)

Instructor: Marguerite Genest

Saturday October 5: 3-5pm ; Fall Theme REGISTER HERE

Friday November 1: 6-8pm ; Day of The Dead Theme REGISTER HERE

Saturday December 7: 3-5pm ; Prelude Theme REGISTER HERE

Enjoy an evening of painting and socializing with friends while sipping wine. Channel your inner Picasso as we paint a predetermined themed canvas. Local artist Marguerite Genest will guide you through the step by step process of developing your composition, colors and technique, using acrylic paints on a stretched 9 x 12” canvas which will be a keepsake. Glasses of wine available for donation. Thank you to our Paint & Sip Sponsors. 

Max 16 attendees