Sew Your Own Wrap Dress

Ready to move beyond basic pajamas and tote bags? Join us to create a timeless, universally flattering wardrobe staple: the wrap dress! This advanced beginner class focuses on leveling up …
Drawing, Doodling, and More!

New session added! Dive into the world of sketching, drawing, and doodling through themed projects, creative warm-ups, and exploration of different styles. Play with ink, markers, pencil shading, and mixed …
Visual Journaling

Be inspired by and collaborate with others as you explore visual journaling, which combines visual and text-based mark making to record and reflect on lived experiences. Use each week to …
Your New Mirrorless Camera

Even if you had a good handle on using your previous DSLR, the technology and options available in your new mirrorless camera can be absolutely overwhelming. They have 1,000-page instruction …
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 …
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 …
Patchwork Picasso Portraits

Create a unique Picasso-inspired portrait using collage applique, a technique used with art quilts, stitched directly onto canvas! Complete the registration request form on the main Helen Smith page.
Foam Plate Printing

Get your printmaking on! Carve into foam to create a stamp, then ink and print an abundance of characters, patterns, and drawings from your own wildest imagination! Complete the registration …
Needle Felted Friends – FULL

Explore sculpting with wool! Needle felting is a process which transforms wool fibers by interlocking and condensing them to create 2D or 3D works of art! Work with colorful wool …
Big Zines – FULL

Create your own mega magazine (zine) by learning a fun folding technique! Use watercolor to splash the zine with color and continue to add to it creatively while learning a …