Classes and Workshops

Join us Wednesday evenings in January for a class in figure drawing. The art of sketching the human figure helps the artists capture the essence of the human body’s musculature, texture and postures. All sessions are in person, drawing from a nude or lightly clothed model.

Table top easels are provided and attendees are welcome to bring their own standing easel. Materials are not provided.There is no instructor present.

Travel journal? Sketchbook? Artist’s gift? All three?!

In this series of three hand-made bookbinding classes we will learn the fundamentals on the first day and then go on to make even more advanced books in the second and third classes.

1st Class: Bookbinding Fundamentals
2nd Class: Learn the Belgian Binding
3rd Class: Sketchbook with Coptic Binding

Painting botanicals makes it possible to connect with nature and brighten up the indoors even in the middle of winter! In this two day workshop, we will take an abstract approach to painting realistic looking plants, flowers, or anything botanical. Paint from your own photos, or bring something to work from observation. Letting watercolor be watercolor, building up values, mixing color, and negative painting are some of the techniques we will explore. Open to all levels (some watercolor experience preferred).

In this two-day course, Jonathan will demonstrate in both watercolor and oil, and explain how he uses each medium to inform the other in his overall body of work. In addition to the technical process for each medium, he will also open the discussion to the many aspects of contemporary painting, including juried events, digital media, and supplies, to name a few.

Take your artistry to the next level with Jossy Lownes’ transformative painting class! Dive into an exciting exploration of composition and color that will spark your creativity and boost your confidence. Guided by Jossy’s expertise, you’ll work from inspiring photos to master the art of simplifying space, infusing emotion, and experimenting boldly with color. Let’s make your artistic journey extraordinary!

Pysanky, a traditional Ukrainian egg-writing/decorating technique similar to batik wax-resist cloth-dyeing, uses layers of wax and colored dye to achieve beautiful, complex designs. Gretjen will demonstrate the full process of applying wax, layering dye, and revealing the final colorful results as the wax is removed, as well as discussing the traditional symbolism that makes up the decorative process that is Pysanky.