Create journal pages with new techniques such as using alcohol inks on special Yupo paper for brilliant backgrounds and abstract landscapes. Learn to precolour background papers via, painting or making gel prints and then use stencils to create Wallpaper or play with rubber stamps, art foamies and distress ink pads. Add texturize to journal pages (more…)

Create journal pages with new techniques such as using alcohol inks on special Yupo paper for brilliant backgrounds and abstract landscapes. Learn to precolour background papers via, painting or making gel prints and then use stencils to create Wallpaper or play with rubber stamps, art foamies and distress ink pads. Add texturize to journal pages (more…)

Wouldn’t you love to paint a charming portrait of your cat or dog for yourself or someone special? This workshop will focus on capturing a pet’s eyes, fur, and other details in watercolor. Bring your best contour (outline) drawing of your cat or dog’s face prepared in advance on watercolor paper, or use the reference (more…)

In this workshop make two facial soaps, a thyme facial bar and a chamomile Oatmeal.  Spark your creativity with this safe craft for all ages. Working with a premade vegan base, you will learn how to safely and effectively add beneficial locally grown herbs and flowers to your soap. We will discuss and demonstrate how (more…)

In this workshop start with a meditation featuring gongs, to assist us in relaxation and leaving daily stress behind. Guided by what has been experienced in the meditation, create a whimsical series of feathers using watercolors, ink, Posca pens, Caran d’Ache water color pastels, stickers, ribbons, and gold leaf. Beginners welcome. All materials supplied. Material (more…)

Create beautiful illustrations in colored pencil! Participants learn the techniques of colored pencil application, including color observation, color mixing and layering. Each week will focus on a different color palette and botanical subject. You will leave this four-week course with frame-able art and the skills to create future masterpieces! No experience necessary.  Materia list available (more…)

Capture summer’s essence in this easy-to-do painting on glass workshop. First, create a simple sketch of your floral design on paper and do a few practice strokes. Learn how to apply brush strokes to the glass, color mixing and layering techniques as you build a lovely floral scene on a glass vase. Keep for yourself, (more…)

Fluid painting involves layering acrylic paints of different densities and incorporating certain additives (i.e. silicone, dimethicone, alcohol, Dawn dish soap (etc.) which can result in gorgeous combinations of paint, cells, and lacing.  Techniques include the flip cup and the dirty pour. Each participant will make 4 coasters as a gift for themselves or as a (more…)

Create your own 30” live wreath to display proudly this season. A wide variety of freshly picked greenery is available. Florist wire, hand-made bows and painted objects including pinecones for embellishment are also provided. Bring wire cutters or sharp scissors, and gloves are recommended. Beginners welcome! Members save $4.50 Dates: Saturday, Dec. 2nd Time: 1:30-4:00pm (more…)

Create your own 30” live wreath to display proudly this season. A wide variety of freshly picked greenery is available. Florist wire, hand-made bows and painted objects including pinecones for embellishment are also provided. Bring wire cutters or sharp scissors, and gloves are recommended. Beginners welcome! Members save $4.50 Dates: Sunday, Dec. 3nd Time: 1:30-4:00pm (more…)

We will begin with some simple brainstorming, discuss the best forms, build a small armature and choose a color palette for your figure or ornament. You will then be ready to learn the “ins and outs” of needle felting. The “fashion design” step of forming the wool is the fun part as your character or (more…)

“Anything is possible, one stroke at a time.” This is the tagline for the Zentangle method, created by Maria Thomas and Rick Roberts.  Join us for this holiday card workshop, where each person will make 2 holidays cards with envelopes to take home, all materials provided.  No previous experience with Zentangle is necessary as you (more…)