River Tree Arts offers a variety of art classes and workshops for adults throughout the year. Gain fresh perspectives through a wide range of programs and resources for the novice as well as the expert.

Our instructors are marvelous and very talented. If you are interested in learning more about the faculty, please see our faculty page. By becoming a member of River Tree Arts, you will gain access to special events and also save money on each class. Read more about membership here.


FALL ADULT CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

*NEW* yoga classes

ALL LEVELS VINYASA with Leslie Cargill

When: (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 (24 HOUR ADVANCE PRE-REGISTRATION, PLEASE)

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 be lead by Leslie.

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About 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.
Leslie works with individuals, businesses, and communities – offering private and group classes, coaching, events, workshops, partnerships, and retreats – all to achieve a sense of well-being through the freedom found in yoga, movement, mindfulness, and creative expression. For more information or to see a full schedule of Way to Be’s weekly classes at RTA and elsewhere, please visit waytobeyoga.com.

Minimum of 2 people needed to run the class.

YIN YOGA with Leslie Cargill

Session Dates:(6 weeks series or single class) November 3 – December 8

Time: Sundays, 4:30pm-5:30pm

Cost:$100 for 6 week series; $20 per single class (24 HOUR ADVANCE PRE-REGISTRATION, PLEASE)

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.

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Minimum of 2 people needed to run the class.

Ceramics Classes &  Workshops & 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 HOLIDAYS
  • Mondays & Wednesdays 10:30am-7:45pm
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:30am-7:00pm
  • Fridays 10:30am-1:30pm

LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE

Creator Classes & Workshops

HAND PAINTED WINE GLASS SET WORKSHOP

When: 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. 

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Maximum attendees: 16

Drawing CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

MANDALA MONDAYSDrawing and coloring mandala for wellness

When: Mondays, Monthly 6pm-8pm

Cost: $35 members ; $40 Non-members

Instructor: Marguerite Genest

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.

November 18 REGISTER HERE

Maximum attendees: 16

Painting CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

WEDNESDAY PAINT NIGHTS: Acrylic Landscapes PaintingAcrylic Landscape Painting

When: 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 HERE

Max 12 attendees

WEDNESDAY PAINT NIGHTS: Botanical Watercolor Workshop

When: 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 HERE

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

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

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Max 12 attendees

Paint and Sips

PAINT AND SIP with MargueritePaint & Sip

When: various options – see below

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

Instructor: Marguerite Genest

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 and mini snacks available for donation. Thank you to our Paint & Sip Sponsors. 

Saturday December 7: 4pm – 6pm ; Prelude Theme

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Max 16 attendees 

 


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.
  • Programs are subject to cancellation due to low enrollment so don’t delay and register today!
  • PLEASE BE ADVISED RTA is a NUT-FREE facility. 

 

PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION DUE TO LOW NUMBERS, SO DON’T DELAY; REGISTER TODAY AND TELL YOUR FRIENDS!