In this class learn techniques to make unique art journal pages.  Participants will alter their pages with stamping, tissue paper and stencils using modeling and fiber paste.  Learn to create transparent imagery using mark making with black gesso, stencils, stamping onto tissue paper and staining pages with Distress ink pads.  “Snippet Strips” will be created (more…)

In this class learn techniques to make unique art journal pages.  Participants will alter their pages with stamping, tissue paper and stencils using modeling and fiber paste.  Learn to create transparent imagery using mark making with black gesso, stencils, stamping onto tissue paper and staining pages with Distress ink pads.  “Snippet Strips” will be created (more…)

Create beautiful illustrations in watercolor pencil! Students will learn the techniques of using watercolor pencil, including color observation, color mixing and layering. Watercolor pencil will be combined with colored pencil to create detailed, vibrant drawings. Each week will focus on a different color palette and botanical subject. Instructor will supply flowers. Week one will focus (more…)

This class provides step-by-step instruction for those seeking the fundamentals in watercolor painting. For those participants with previous experience there will be individual continued development as well as beginner attention i.e. more emphasis on introduction to the principals of watercolor painting & techniques through demos and structured exercises. We will cover mixing colors, dark and (more…)

In this class participants practice gradating color from dark to light. Everyone paints together from a provided landscape photo reference. Demos are performed periodically throughout the class, and individual as well as group instruction is given. Participants learn dry brushing technique using a mop brush and flat bristle brush.  Knowing how to mask a horizon (more…)

This workshop uses words and images to explore everyday ways of boosting personal creativity. Participants examine the contents of a pocket-size bag as a way of building awareness, enjoy imagination stretching exercises and look at ways to use color, temperature and sound to enrich their creative environment to best suit creative output. Participants will use (more…)

In this workshop participants learn to draw basic cartoon animal anatomy.  Animals from the land and sea are covered in this three-hour session. Also, the basics of drawing details for each kind of animal are taught such as fur and scales. During the workshop participants can share their work with their peers as another way (more…)

Evoke the feeling of fall while exercising your creative spirit. Learn to infuse several bars of soap with botanicals and scent them with essential oils. Natural clay will add color and healing benefits. Using a variety of molds, you will create your own flower-shaped soaps.  All levels welcome. Date:  Sunday, October 20 Time: 1-3 or (more…)

Participants create a lightweight scarf made with silk gauze and fine, colorful merino wool using the wet felting method which can be combined with many other felting techniques. For this particular project, participants will use soft, colorful merino wool roving, several yards of special gauze silk, yarn and various embellishments. After the initial fabrication, scarves (more…)

In this workshop learn to make a keepsake picture frame and a small New England style fairy house using natural materials gathered from local beaches and forests. As the holidays approach, these pieces will make heartfelt gifts for your loved ones or unique pieces for your own collection. In this workshop, learn to use seaglass, (more…)

This five week class is dedicated to the human head and its proportions.  The class will involve the study and structure of the skull with some emphasis on muscle and cartilage. There will be a model the last three classes-with a review of how to achieve likeness. Medium of choice will be mostly charcoal on (more…)