Creative Arts   

Colored pencil painting combines the control of drawing with the richness of painting. You'll learn how to use a watercolor wash as an initial base layer and then use colored pencils along with a brush and solvent to blend colors, build layers, and create rich, textured artwork.  Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, this class welcomes all skill levels. If you're not confident in your drawing skills, the instructor will provide a pre-drawn image to help you get started.

Take a look at some pictures from Annette Meglino's past classes here.

Explore your talents with acrylic paint. In each class, students will transform a blank canvas into a finished masterpiece. With step-by-step instructions, you will be guided to create your one-of-a-kind work. Students will learn and use techniques such as blending, layering, splattering, and dry brushing to add texture and detail to their work. The subjects will be different from the previous session. All levels are welcome, and no experience is required. 

This semester will feature all new paintings and will not repeat paintings from previous semesters. 

Take a look at some pictures from Cherilyn Santiago's past classes here.

In this inspiring and meditative workshop, create an original, stunning monogram or mandala by learning how to draw beautiful patterns found in nature and in your imagination using ink, markers, watercolors, and color pencils. This workshop consists of a demo, independent art-making, and an end-of-class art share. 

Interested in making your own jewelry? These three classes will focus on the basics, giving you a solid foundation in stringing techniques, wire wrapping and simple knotting. You'll be on your way to creating unique and interesting jewelry. All materials and resource material will be supplied.

Take a look at some pictures from Marianne Olbermann's past classes here.

In this one-session workshop, students will explore the expressive qualities of the traditional Chinese brush. We will practice basic calligraphy strokes and see how different script styles create unique lines and textures. Participants will then apply these techniques to complete a simple seasonal ink painting—a winter branch with red berries in the snow. No experience is required.

In this one-session workshop, students will explore the expressive qualities of the traditional Chinese brush. We will practice basic calligraphy strokes and see how different script styles create unique lines and textures. Participants will then apply these techniques to complete a simple seasonal ink painting—a winter branch with red berries in the snow. No experience is required.

This course provides beginners with a comprehensive start to the world of digital photography through classroom lectures, demonstrations, and instructor-led photo shoots. See what your camera is capable of! Topics include camera operation, exposure controls, shutter, aperture, ISO, white balance, depth of field, composition, portraiture and landscape photography.

Watercolor is a luminous and expressive medium that invites creativity and exploration. In this course, students will continue to develop foundational watercolor techniques—including wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, color mixing, and composition—while adding a new dimension: drawing. Basic drawing concepts will be introduced and practiced to help students create more realistic and refined watercolor paintings. With guided instruction and hands-on exercises, you'll gain the confidence and skills to bring your artistic vision to life. Let your imagination flourish as you blend drawing and watercolor into vibrant, dynamic works of art.

This course will assume some familiarity with watercolor basics such as wet-on-wet, dry brush techniques, color mixing, and brushwork, as these will not be the primary focus of instruction. If you’re new to watercolor, we recommend starting with Watercolor Foundations: A Two-Week Workshop, where these foundational skills are taught.

Take a look at some pictures from Jackie Meier's past classes here.

Watercolor is a luminous and expressive medium that invites creativity and exploration. In this course, students will continue to develop foundational watercolor techniques—including wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, color mixing, and composition—while adding a new dimension: drawing. Basic drawing concepts will be introduced and practiced to help students create more realistic and refined watercolor paintings. With guided instruction and hands-on exercises, you'll gain the confidence and skills to bring your artistic vision to life. Let your imagination flourish as you blend drawing and watercolor into vibrant, dynamic works of art.

This course will assume some familiarity with watercolor basics such as wet-on-wet, dry brush techniques, color mixing, and brushwork, as these will not be the primary focus of instruction. If you’re new to watercolor, we recommend starting with Watercolor Foundations: A Two-Week Workshop, where these foundational skills are taught.

Take a look at some pictures from Jackie Meier's past classes here.

You've taken some great photos...what's next? This course teaches beginner and expert photographers how to organize, develop, edit, retouch, and share your photos with Adobe Lightroom Classic. Students will start with the fundamentals and finish with a comprehensive workflow they can use to take their photos from RAW to WOW every time! Topics covered include interface basics, importing photos, cropping, adjusting exposure, recovering highlights, color balance, sharpening, applying effects, retouching portraits, enhancing landscapes and exporting for printing, emailing, and social media. No prior digital photography classes are required.

Beginners, experienced or lapsed knitters are welcome.  Learn to knit from the first stitch, master new stitches like lace and cables, or receive help with a project. Beginner patterns will be available, such as fingerless gloves, cowls and a toy stuffed rabbit.  If you are beyond beginner, please bring your supplies and a pattern on which you will work and receive help in class.

Take a look at some pictures from Melissa Shinsato's past classes here.

Experienced or lapsed knitters are welcome, as well as those who have completed a beginner class. Bring a project you'd like to start or one that's been sitting in the closet for years, as well as pesky problems and... let's knit! No group projects, no plan, just enjoy the simple act of knitting.

Take a look at some pictures from Melissa Shinsato's past classes here.

In this unique and relaxing workshop, paint beautiful nature imagery on river stones using acrylic paint and high gloss varnish. Students will learn the essentials of acrylic painting techniques, including layering, glazing, and dry brushing. This workshop consists of a demo, independent art-making, and an end-of-class art share.

Discover the hidden wellness benefits of this ancient art form. Immerse yourself in this unique workshop where traditional paper folding becomes a pathway to mental clarity and physical wellness. Experience the surprising neurological benefits as your fingertips dance across colorful paper, creating intricate folds that stimulate your brain and awaken your senses. Each completed creation offers not just a beautiful art piece but a profound sense of accomplishment and joy. While deeply rooted in Japanese cultural heritage, this workshop reimagines origami as a modern wellness practice. We thoughtfully blend:

• Gentle finger exercises that improve dexterity
• Meditative folding sequences that enhance memory
• Musical accompaniment that elevates mood
• Color psychology that stimulates creativity
• Mathematical patterns that challenge your mind

Perfect for all skill levels.

Discover the hidden wellness benefits of this ancient art form. Immerse yourself in this unique workshop where traditional paper folding becomes a pathway to mental clarity and physical wellness. Experience the surprising neurological benefits as your fingertips dance across colorful paper, creating intricate folds that stimulate your brain and awaken your senses. Each completed creation offers not just a beautiful art piece but a profound sense of accomplishment and joy. While deeply rooted in Japanese cultural heritage, this workshop reimagines origami as a modern wellness practice. We thoughtfully blend:

• Gentle finger exercises that improve dexterity
• Meditative folding sequences that enhance memory
• Musical accompaniment that elevates mood
• Color psychology that stimulates creativity
• Mathematical patterns that challenge your mind

Perfect for all skill levels.

Discover the hidden wellness benefits of this ancient art form. Immerse yourself in this unique workshop where traditional paper folding becomes a pathway to mental clarity and physical wellness. Experience the surprising neurological benefits as your fingertips dance across colorful paper, creating intricate folds that stimulate your brain and awaken your senses. Each completed creation offers not just a beautiful art piece but a profound sense of accomplishment and joy. While deeply rooted in Japanese cultural heritage, this workshop reimagines origami as a modern wellness practice. We thoughtfully blend:

• Gentle finger exercises that improve dexterity
• Meditative folding sequences that enhance memory
• Musical accompaniment that elevates mood
• Color psychology that stimulates creativity
• Mathematical patterns that challenge your mind

Perfect for all skill levels.

Celebrate love with a warm and fragrant workshop where you’ll make two beautiful full-sized (approximately 10 oz) candles with your choice of scent and vessel color (pink, red, purple, or gold). Along the way, you’ll discover the basics of candle making—different types of wax, proper wicking, and essential candle safety. Perfect for a fun night out with a friend, partner, or just for yourself. You’ll leave with two handmade candles to gift or enjoy. No experience necessary.

Take a look at some pictures from Jill Staffin's past classes here.

During this hands-on Kintsugi-inspired workshop, participants will have the opportunity to learn, create, and share. Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold, highlighting the cracks instead of hiding them–embracing imperfections as part of the object’s history. This philosophy can also serve as a powerful metaphor for personal growth and healing.

Students will learn about this historic art form and how it can apply to each person. They will be guided through a modern approach, wherein they break, paint, and rebuild their own bowl, showing and creating a connection to their journey. Participants will paint their bowls and then highlight the cracks with gold glue making it unique to them. Attendees will also have the opportunity to share collectively or in small groups, conversing about how we have all been challenged in various ways, and how there is strength in the growth of the rebuild. As an art therapist, Tara offers opportunities for connection through art, relating it to self and the healing process of putting our own pieces back together.

Take a look at some pictures from Tara DeLuca's past classes here.

“Winter’s Tiny Treasures” are nature’s whispers from prior seasons, scattered across the icy landscape. They are waiting to be captured forever in our little blue horizontal books. Sweet acorns and tiny red berries, curled colored leaves, and mossy green twigs invite us to look closely to discover their beauty and beginnings. Horizontal journaling introduces every participant, whatever their skills, to learn about mark-making in archival ink and then painting in lovely transparent watercolor using dry brush, to create a lasting nature story. We will identify, research, share, and enjoy learning in a welcoming, participatory class.

Take a look at some pictures from Ginny Yount's past classes here.

Discover the art of floral arrangement in this hands-on workshop, perfect for beginners and flower enthusiasts. This class introduces the fundamental techniques for creating beautiful, balanced floral designs for your home or as gifts. All necessary tools, a variety of fresh, seasonal blooms and greenery, a container for your arrangement, and an apron for use during the class are provided. You'll take home your stunning creation.

Take a look at some pictures from The Outdoors Contained's past classes here.

Similar to the original Acrylics on Canvas class, students will receive step-by-step instructions that will result in a finished painting for beginners and more seasoned artists alike. However, in this class, students will focus on completing a single subject over the course of four classes in order to practice skills such as sketching, proportions, washing, color values, light source, and composition.

Take a look at some pictures from Cherilyn Santiago's past classes here.

Bring your imagination, or a favorite photograph, to life through the art of collage. Whether you’re drawn to sweeping landscapes or expressive portraits, you’ll learn to transform everyday materials like maps, magazines, old books, and textured papers into richly layered works of art. The instructor will guide you through techniques for color matching, composition, and texture to help your subject take shape and shine. No experience needed, just creativity and a love of visual storytelling!

Take a look at some pictures from Fiona Agababian's past classes here.

Learn the art of nuno felting and make a beautiful, wearable infinity scarf. This class will give the ins and outs of wet felting, using different wool and silk fibers and textures to create a wonderful work of art. Students choose from an array of color combos and embellishment fibers. 

Take a look at some pictures from Carlise Azmitia's past classes here.

In this five-week course, students will explore the exciting world of cartooning from the ground up. Starting with beginner drawing techniques, they’ll learn how to sketch expressive faces, dynamic poses, and unique character features. Each week builds new skills—from shaping personalities and story concepts to refining line work, proportions, and style. By the end of the session, every student will design and complete their own original cartoon character, ready to leap off the page in full color. 

Take a look at some pictures from Honest Art's past classes here.

Delicate and full of charm, these Blossom Mosaic Coasters feature hand-placed and cut glass petals surrounded by crisp white and vibrant green tiles. Each piece is beautifully arranged in a wooden coaster, capturing the grace of blooming flowers in springtime. Perfect for brightening any coffee table or adding a touch of handcrafted artistry to your home décor, these coasters blend functionality with natural elegance. Each student will make four coasters. 

Take a look at some pictures from Honest Art's past classes here.

Weave a rectangular to oval twill basket on a wooden base that can hold your tea or coffee accessories. Choose your twining colors to make it uniquely yours. While the project begins with a fun challenge—threading 45 spokes into the wooden base—once those are in place and you’ve woven a few rows, the rest comes together easily. Tray measures 12" x 8" x 4" high.

Take a look at some pictures from Robin Ingram's past classes here.

Who doesn’t deserve a custom-designed beaded necklace or two? And how satisfying that it’s created by you. The project will be tailored to the student’s ability to build on their skills to design and implement unique jewelry. Students should be comfortable with basic beadweaving techniques.

Take a look at some pictures from Marianne Olbermann's past classes here.

The combination of twisted wire and gemstones results in a lovely bangle-shaped bracelet, so flexible and comfortable to wear.  A magnetic closure finishes it off.  No experience necessary, but students should have the dexterity to work with wire and jewelry tools.

Take a look at some pictures from Marianne Olbermann's past classes here.

 

Looking for a craft that’s creative, relaxing, and on-trend? Choose crochet! Crochet is timeless, fashionable, and versatile. From wardrobe pieces or embellishments, to housewares or jewelry, you can make beautiful gifts for yourself or others. This three-week crochet class teaches beginners the basic stitches needed to create crochet fabric. No experience is required.

Take a look at some pictures from Joanne Menchini's past classes here.

In this two-session workshop, participants will design and carve a double-sided wood block, one side for bold color shapes, the other for fine details. Students will develop their own imagery, transfer designs, prepare and carve the block, and explore color layering through printing. No experience is needed, just curiosity and a willingness to explore the creative world of printmaking. 

Take a look at some pictures from Fiona Agababian's past classes here.

 

In this workshop, you will create a dynamic scene step by step—starting with a loose sketch from reference photos, followed by pen and ink for structure. Then, you'll bring your scene to life with watercolor, refine it by adding tonal values, and finish with expressive ink details and textures.

Take a look at some pictures from Annette Meglino's past classes here.

Crocheted granny squares have been around a long time for a reason. They are fun, versatile, and require only basic stitches to provide a wealth of color options and uses for the home and personal adornment. From earrings to slippers, tote bags to cushions, you can do it with a granny! This class will guide you through the process of making granny squares to serve as a basis for any fun project. Please note, students should already have basic crochet experience.

Take a look at some pictures from Joanne Menchini's past classes here.

 

 

Create your own lush, modern moss wall masterpiece. In this relaxing, hands-on workshop, you’ll design a custom framed moss art piece using preserved moss and natural accents. No watering or maintenance required—just pure, green creativity perfect for brightening any space. Your design will be mounted on a 16x16" canvas or wooden panel, ready to hang at home. 

Take a look at some pictures from Honest Art's past classes here.