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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Classes & Workshops for Kids
Classes & Workshops for Adults

SUMMER CAMPS

Summer Camps are now live for registration. Click HERE for a PDF version or HERE to view the full line up!

 

 

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS

MONDAYS

Metalsmithing Workshop: Learn to make a ring (Grades 4-7)

  • Date: Monday, July 28  (one-day workshop)
  • Time: 9-12pm
  • Age: Grades 4-7
  • Price: Members $100.00 / Non-members $110.00 (all supplies included) 

Instructor: Katie Boucher

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This is a beginner workshop where we will be making rings. We will learn the basic techniques by using most of the tools in the studio. We will learn how to add texture to a piece, we will use the torch to solder pieces and we will learn how to clean and polish a piece. Each participant will go home with a finished product. Max 8 attendees.

WEDNESDAYS

Creative Movement  (Ages 2-4)

  • Date: Wednesday – July 9 (one day workshop) 
  • Time: 11:00-11:30 am
  • Age: Ages 2-4 years
  • Cost: Members $18.00 / Non-members $20.00

Instructor: Abby Nolette

Creative Movement is a fun way for little ones (ages 2-4) to explore movement through music, dance, and storytelling. During a creative movement workshop, children can simultaneously develop motor skills, rhythmic awareness, coordination, and balance in a fun and safe environment.

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What to know?

  • Children who are fully potty trained and able to use the bathroom independently are allowed to be left on site. 
  • Children who need bathroom assistance should always have a caregiver on site. 
  • Parents are allowed to participate with their children, but this is not expected. 
  • Siblings under 2 years old are allowed to participate alongside the parent. 

SATURDAYS

Metalsmithing Workshop: Learn to make a ring (Grades 5-9)

  • Date: Saturday, August 2  (one-day workshop)
  • Time: 9-12pm 
  • Age: Grades 5-9
  • Price: Members $100.00 / Non-members $110.00 (all supplies included) 

Instructor: Katie Boucher

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This is a beginner workshop where we will be making rings. We will learn the basic techniques by using most of the tools in the studio. We will learn how to add texture to a piece, we will use the torch to solder pieces and we will learn how to clean and polish a piece. Each participant will go home with a finished product. Max 8 attendees.

ADULT CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

ADULTs – WEDNESDAYS

Adult Workshop Botanical Watercolors

  • Date: Wednesday, June 25
  • Time: 5:30-7:30pm
  • Age: Adults 18+
  • Cost: Members $40.00 / Non-members $45.00  (all materials included)

Instructor: Leah Payne

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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 attendees 12.

Adult Workshop: Wildflower Printmaking Tote

  • Date: Wednesday, July 16
  • Time: 6-8pm
  • Age: adults 18+ 
  • Cost: Members $45.00 / Non-members $52.00  (all materials 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 floral 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 wildflower tote bag! This class is for beginners. All materials are provided. Come relax and create! Please bring a water bottle with your beverage of choice. Max attendees 12. 

Adult Workshop: Exploring Gouache

  • Date: Wednesday, August 6
  • Time: 5:30-7:30pm
  • Age: Adults 18+
  • Cost: Members $40.00 / Non-members $45.00  (all materials included)

Instructor: Leah Payne 

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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 attendees 12. 

Adult Workshop: Botanical Watercolors

  • Date: Wednesday, August 13
  • Time: 5:30-7:30pm
  • Age: Adults 18+
  • Cost: Members $40.00 / $45.00  (all materials included)

Instructor: Leah Payne

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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 attendees 12.

ADULTs – SATURDAYS

Adult workshop: Adult Flared Textured Ring Workshop

  • Date: Saturday, August 2  (one-day workshop)
  • Time: 1-4pm
  • Age: Adults 16+
  • Cost: Members $100.00/ Non-members $110.00 (all supplies included) 

Instructor: Katie Boucher

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Have you ever wanted to make your own jewelry? Learn the different techniques of texturing metal, how to size a ring, solder with a touch and polishing. Everyone will make their very own unique ring out of metal and will take home a finished piece of jewelry. Come and make a unique gift for yourself or someone else! Space in this workshop is limited. Adults and Teens 16+. No previous experience needed. 

 

*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!