Students will learn how a camera works, explore photography basics, and build a strong foundation they can continue developing on their own. Each participant will choose a digital camera to keep and spend class time getting comfortable with its features and settings. Your instructor will provide the following: all the cameras light kits computer teaching…

Use linocut tools to carve your own rubber stamps and print them onto paper bags to create beautiful luminary decorations for the dark winter months. The source of inspiration and final design are entirely up to you—explore themes of light and dark, day and night, winter and warmth! Each participant will receive a 4×5-inch carving…

This class will take place over 3 Saturdays for a total of 6 hours: Saturday, February 14 – 9:30am – 11:30am Saturday, February 21 – 9:30am – 11:30am Saturday, February 28 – 9:30am – 11:30am In this class, we will cover the basics of watercolor painting, including mixing, blending, brush techniques, and how to use…

Create your own postcards or mountable art pieces in this beginner-friendly printmaking class! Students will draw, carve, and hand-print multiples of a 4” x 6” black-and-white relief design—either from their own ideas or from sample images provided by the instructor. You’ll learn how to safely handle carving tools, properly ink and print your design using…

This class will introduce you to welding as you create a stone and metal sculpture suitable for indoors or outdoors. TIG welding uses an inert gas and bonds metal to metal without a wire feed or rods or sticks, and is typically used for thinner materials such as pipe welding or where appearance is important.  Local…

Create your own postcards or mountable art pieces in this beginner-friendly printmaking class! Students will draw, carve, and hand-print multiples of a 4” x 6” black-and-white relief design—either from their own ideas or from sample images provided by the instructor. You’ll learn how to safely handle carving tools, properly ink and print your design using…

Learn the art of paper quilling! This simple yet elegant art form begins by rolling thin strips of paper into individual coils. These coils are shaped and glued together to create intricate designs with endless creative possibilities. This class will cover the basic techniques of paper quilling and give you the tools and confidence to…

Barn signs or ‘hex signs’ are mostly known today for their decorative purposes, but some believe they were painted by Pennsylvania Dutch farmers to ward off evil spirits or storms, or to bestow blessings and protections on the farm family. Using bright colors and often incorporating a star pattern, these beautiful designs were historically found…

A bookplate, or ex libris, is a decorative label placed inside a book to show ownership, often featuring a name, initials, coat of arms, or personal design. Originating in 15th-century Germany, bookplates became a popular way to mark personal libraries as books became more widely available, serving both as functional identifiers and collectible works of…

Students (ages 9-14) will learn how a camera works, explore the fundamentals of photography, and build a strong foundation they can continue developing on their own. Each participant will choose a digital camera to keep and spend class time getting comfortable with its features, settings, and basic functions through hands-on practice. Instructor Carl Wegener is…

Drawing is an ancient human practice used to understand and record the world around us. It is also a meditative process—an enjoyable way to calm the mind, focus the senses, and see with greater clarity. You don’t need to be a skilled artist to enjoy drawing. In this class, we’ll explore a different approach to…

Instructor Katie Wadley will guide students step by step through observing and drawing a fresh botanical specimen, focusing on its shapes, details, and unique structure. Using pencil on 6 × 8″ watercolor paper, you’ll create a careful sketch, then bring it to life with vibrant watercolor washes and ink pen rendering. Students may also choose…

Learn instructor Jess Lindell’s unique “333” approach to watercolor while painting a simple fish portrait together. The Paint 333 system breaks watercolor down into an accessible and playful process that builds confidence and creativity. You’ll explore: 3 properties of water control for paper, paint, and brushes 3 principles of color, contrast, and composition 3 steps…

As the snow melts and plants begin to emerge, spring offers endless inspiration for artists. Capturing the beauty of plants—whether through detailed botanical studies or expressive, colorful impressions—takes both observation and practice. In this class, you’ll learn the basics of botany as it relates to art and explore how understanding plant structure can strengthen your…

Learn to draw and get more out of your travels through the practice of moment sketching. This approach focuses on capturing a feeling or experience rather than perfect accuracy, helping you become more observant and deeply engaged with the places you visit. As the saying goes, the best way to learn how to sketch is…

Learn to draw and get more out of your travels through the practice of moment sketching. This approach focuses on capturing a feeling or experience rather than perfect accuracy, helping you become more observant and deeply engaged with the places you visit. As the saying goes, the best way to learn how to sketch is…

Learn to draw in COLOR and get more out of traveling! “Moment sketching” is capturing the moment, expressing how you feel about what you are observing and sketching. It’s the perfect approach for traveling, as it will help you become more observant and expand your traveling experience. This class will review drawing and design concepts…

Students (ages 9-14) will learn how a camera works, explore the fundamentals of photography, and build a strong foundation they can continue developing on their own. Each participant will choose a digital camera to keep and spend class time getting comfortable with its features, settings, and basic functions through hands-on practice. Instructor Carl Wegener is…

Alcohol Ink  is a new painting technique that just screams ABSTRACT. First you will create a sky using alcohol ink. Next, you will create a valley using multiple green colors using a brush. Your background is now complete. The best part will be applying different colors to make your flowers. You will soon have a…

Create your own bookmarks in this beginner-friendly printmaking class! Students will draw, carve, and hand-print multiples of a 2” × 6” black-and-white design, using either their own ideas or sample images provided by the instructor. You’ll learn how to safely use carving tools, properly ink and print your design using hand-printing techniques, and troubleshoot common…

Try your hand at watercolor batik, a modern twist on the ancient Javanese art of batik! You’ll work from an original watercolor batik of irises while learning a bit of history and theory before diving into hands-on creating. Using watercolor on Kinwashi paper, you’ll explore the process and techniques that make this medium unique. This…

Barn signs or “hex signs” are mostly known today for their decorative purposes, but some believe they were painted by Pennsylvania Dutch farmers to ward off evil spirits or storms, or to bestow blessings and protections on the farm family. Using bright colors and often incorporating a star pattern, these beautiful designs were historically found…