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  • February 2026
  • Tue 17
    Feb 17 @ 6:30 pm – Mar 10 @ 9:00 pm

    Open Abstract Studio: Mini-Class 2

    Cast off your preconceived ideas about abstract painting in acrylics to improve your design, expand your artistic knowledge, and enhance your painting skills! Develop your own style and approach to ...

    Get Tickets $110.00 – $135.00
  • Thu 19
    Feb 19 @ 6:00 pm – Mar 5 @ 9:00 pm

    Nesting Bowls

    Create your own set of nesting bowls as you explore soft slab handbuilding techniques in this three-week workshop. Roll and cut out the base and walls, join them together, and ...

    Get Tickets $145.00 – $170.00
  • Sat 21
    Feb 21 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

    Micro Lino Relief Printmaking

    Explore the wonders of printmaking on a smaller scale while working with small linocut blocks and mini eraser prints. Create relief printing blocks to be printed during the Saturday workshop ...

    Get Tickets $105.00 – $130.00
  • Sat 21
    Feb 21 @ 12:00 pm – Mar 1 @ 4:00 pm

    Limited (Zorn) Palette Portrait Painting

    Using a palette of only four colors (based on the Anders Zorn palette), explore the range of tone and hue that mixing will allow. A limited palette creates color harmony ...

    Get Tickets $235.00 – $260.00
  • Sat 21
    Feb 21 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    Afternoon on the Wheel

    Discover the magic of throwing clay on the pottery wheel and learn as you are guided through the fundamentals of wheel throwing in this one-afternoon workshop. Whether you are a ...

    Get Tickets Free – $105.00 1 ticket left
  • Sun 22
    Feb 22 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    Experimenting with Watercolor and Image Transfers

    Discover a variety of watercolor material applications to develop various outcomes to be used in personal work. In this weekend workshop, collage and image transfer techniques will also be shared ...

    Get Tickets Free – $90.00 1 ticket left
  • Sat 28
    Feb 28 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

    Abstract Approaches to Drawing

    Explore a variety of experimental approaches to observational and inventive drawing in this Saturday workshop open to all skill levels. A wide variety of contour drawing techniques, layering processes, and ...

    Get Tickets $95.00 – $120.00
  • Sat 28
    Feb 28 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Smartphone Photography: Still Life with Movement

    Explore taking a simple still life photograph and transform it into an abstract or impressionist image through the use of long exposure and camera movement in this afternoon workshop. All ...

    Get Tickets $50.00 – $75.00
  • March 2026
  • Sun 1
    Mar 1 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    Expressive Portraits in Watercolor

    Learn how to paint portraits in watercolor with emotion and depth. This one-afternoon workshop will guide you through watercolor’s mysterious beauty through a focus on techniques, color exploration, capturing emotions, ...

    Get Tickets $65.00 – $90.00
  • Wed 4
    Mar 4 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

    Digital Black & White Photography

    Virtual Event

    Strip away the color and show the true essence of your subjects: portraits, landscapes, architecture, street photography, and more in this one-evening virtual workshop. Learn all about creating powerful black ...

    Get Tickets $50.00 – $75.00
  • Sun 22
    Mar 22 @ 12:00 pm – Apr 26 @ 3:00 pm

    Sculpting the Figure as Gestural Sketch

    Working from a live nude model, sculpt multiple gestural poses, done quickly to capture movement and rhythm. Without a lot of detail, the small gestural maquette is a valuable way ...

    $325.00 – $350.00
  • Mon 23
    Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – May 11 @ 12:00 pm

    Introduction to Drawing

    Whether you are new to artmaking or want to build skills that will help in other disciplines, this course will help you gain confidence and have fun! Learn principles of ...

    $140.00 – $165.00
  • Mon 23
    Mar 23 @ 1:00 pm – May 11 @ 3:30 pm

    Individual Projects in Oil Painting

    Work on your oil painting projects and receive individual instruction. Students drive the topics, and the instructor will demonstrate various techniques in oil painting; discuss different substrates, color mixing, and ...

    $200.00 – $225.00
  • Mon 23
    Mar 23 @ 6:00 pm – Apr 27 @ 8:00 pm

    Wheel Throwing for Teens

    Explore the basics of wheel throwing and glazing techniques in a supportive small group instruction setting where you can express yourself! All skill levels welcome. Tuition includes all supplies, as ...

    $225.00 – $250.00
  • Mon 23
    Mar 23 @ 6:00 pm – May 18 @ 9:00 pm

    Intermediate Jewelry Making and Metalsmithing

    Continue to develop your skills in jewelry fabrication. Class sessions will include reviews and demos of essential techniques such as soldering, stone setting, and bezel making. Ideas for new directions ...

    $280.00 – $305.00
  • Tue 24
    Mar 24 @ 10:00 am – May 19 @ 12:00 pm

    Introduction to Watercolor

    Experience the magic of transparent watercolor while transforming drawings from observation into vibrant and expressive paintings inspired by nature and the landscape. Learn introductory watercolor techniques and advance your skills ...

    $190.00 – $215.00
  • Tue 24
    Mar 24 @ 6:00 pm – Apr 28 @ 8:00 pm

    Intro to Paper Quilling

    Explore the art of paper quilling! Roll, fold, weave, and shape paper into beautiful and colorful designs. All skill levels welcome. Supply list will be included with confirmation. (Estimated maximum ...

    $120.00 – $145.00
  • Tue 24
    Mar 24 @ 6:00 pm – May 12 @ 8:00 pm

    Introduction to Drawing

    Whether you are new to artmaking or want to build skills that will help in other disciplines, this course will help you gain confidence and have fun! Learn principles of ...

    $140.00 – $165.00
  • Tue 24
    Mar 24 @ 6:00 pm – May 19 @ 9:00 pm

    Beginning Jewelry Making and Metalsmithing

    Learn the fundamentals of jewelry fabrication to create a forged cuff bracelet, a stack of bangles, earrings, or a soldered chain necklace. Techniques such as piercing, drilling, sawing, stamping, annealing, ...

    $280.00 – $305.00
  • Tue 24
    Mar 24 @ 6:00 pm – May 19 @ 9:00 pm

    Ceramics Open Studio

    Join us for a collaborative work environment, where you can learn and explore new techniques and create your personal visions. Students are encouraged to bring in ideas for projects and ...

    $240.00 – $265.00
  • Tue 24
    Mar 24 @ 6:30 pm – May 19 @ 9:00 pm

    Open Abstract Studio

    Cast off your preconceived ideas about abstract painting in acrylics to improve your design, expand your artistic knowledge, and enhance your painting skills! Develop your own style and approach to ...

    $220.00 – $245.00
  • Wed 25
    Mar 25 @ 10:00 am – May 13 @ 12:00 pm

    Oil Painting with Confidence

    Come paint with others in a friendly and supportive environment as you gain confidence in the fundamentals of painting. The focus will be on oils, but students can also work ...

    $145.00 – $170.00
  • Wed 25
    Mar 25 @ 1:00 pm – May 20 @ 3:30 pm

    Open Abstract Studio

    Cast off your preconceived ideas about abstract painting in acrylics to improve your design, expand your artistic knowledge, and enhance your painting skills! Develop your own style and approach to ...

    $220.00 – $245.00
  • Wed 25
    Mar 25 @ 6:00 pm – May 13 @ 9:00 pm

    Mosaic Making with Hand Formed Tiles

    Use stoneware clay to create and form colorful, organic mosaics onto round or square forms. This beginner-friendly class covers the process from designing to forming to glazing. Tuition includes all ...

    $325.00 – $350.00
  • Wed 25
    Mar 25 @ 6:00 pm – May 20 @ 9:00 pm

    Guided Personal Directions in the Studio

    Develop your personal artistic direction and create a series of works using drawing, painting, or mixed-media techniques in an open studio setting. Customized demonstrations and direction will meet class needs ...

    $255.00 – $280.00
  • Thu 26
    Mar 26 @ 1:00 pm – May 21 @ 3:30 pm

    Open Abstract Studio

    Cast off your preconceived ideas about abstract painting in acrylics to improve your design, expand your artistic knowledge, and enhance your painting skills! Develop your own style and approach to ...

    $220.00 – $245.00
  • Thu 26
    Mar 26 @ 1:00 pm – May 21 @ 4:00 pm

    Continuing Watercolor

    Advance your skills and explore techniques in transparent watercolor painting. Emphasis will be on the elements of art and how to integrate them into the painting process. Continue to focus ...

    $265.00 – $290.00
  • Thu 26
    Mar 26 @ 6:00 pm – May 7 @ 8:00 pm

    Introduction to Wheel Throwing

    Learn the basics of using wheel throwing to create functional ceramics such as mugs, cups, and bowls. Surface decoration, glazing, and finishing will be introduced as well. Tuition includes all ...

    $270.00 – $295.00
  • Thu 26
    Mar 26 @ 6:00 pm – May 14 @ 9:00 pm

    Monochromatic Oil Painting: The Value of Values

    One of the keys to a successful naturalistic painting is a wide range of values. By creating a grisaille, or tonal painting, you can focus on value, which is key ...

    $230.00 – $255.00
  • Fri 27
    Mar 27 @ 9:30 am – May 29 @ 12:30 pm

    Guided Personal Directions in the Studio

    Develop your personal artistic direction and create a series of works using drawing, painting, or mixed-media techniques in an open studio setting. Customized demonstrations and direction will meet class needs ...

    $255.00 – $280.00
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