Studio Arts   

Create a landscape or still life watercolor painting in each educational and enjoyable class session, using a variety of creative watercolor techniques, including wet-on-wet, dry-to-wet and the dry brush method, just to name a few. A variety of brushes will be used to expand on these techniques and the occasional use of watercolor pencils will create quick and surprising detail to your painting. Each session will introduce at least one of these techniques, allowing you to bring home a completed masterpiece that is created in a relaxed atmosphere (including background jazz!). This course is designed for both the beginner and more advanced artist. This semester will feature all new paintings and will not repeat paintings from previous semesters. Paintings will be the same as the evening session. Paintings will be the same as the daytime session.

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. The day and evening classes will be working on the same subjects.

Take a look at some pictures from Cherilyn Santiago'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. The day and evening classes will be working on the same subjects.

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

In this class, we will use colored paper to create collages of still lifes, animals, flowers, and/or fruits, exploring the beauty of the pure pigment of color paper, layering, color theory, and much more. Students will work at their own pace, and over the course of the evening, they may complete multiple projects. Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced artist, come get colorful and creative! We hope you leave each class with the feeling that “art inspires wellness.”

Calligraphy can be a meditation as well as an art form if you slow down and enjoy the beautiful process stroke by stroke. Students will learn the fundamentals of calligraphy by working with three different calligraphy tools. First, we'll use a pointed pen and learn a copperplate alphabet, a beautiful, elegant 18th-century script style. Then, we will switch to a broad edge marker and learn an Italic alphabet, a versatile 15th-century calligraphy style. Finally, we will learn modern calligraphy techniques using a brush pen. Beginner students will progress from learning the basic letter forms to writing sentences. This class is for both beginners and more experienced students who want to fine-tune their skills.

This class will focus on drawing by first learning to see. We will slow down, look at objects, and notice how they are formed: where do parts intersect, and how do we turn something 3D into 2D? We will explore different drawing approaches, including contour drawing, gesture drawing, using light and dark, utilizing a grid, and negative space drawing. As the class progresses, students will create completed drawings, using composition to focus the intention of the drawing. All levels are welcome.

Create a landscape or still life watercolor painting in each educational and enjoyable class session, using a variety of creative watercolor techniques, including wet-on-wet, dry-to-wet and the dry brush method, just to name a few. A variety of brushes will be used to expand on these techniques and the occasional use of watercolor pencils will create quick and surprising detail to your painting. Each session will introduce at least one of these techniques, allowing you to bring home a completed masterpiece that is created in a relaxed atmosphere (including background jazz!). This course is designed for both the beginner and more advanced artist. This semester will feature all new paintings and will not repeat paintings from previous semesters. Paintings will be the same as the evening session.

Dive into the world of block printing and create your own custom rubber stamps. This beginner-friendly class will guide you through the entire process, from designing your stamp to carving and printing. Join us and leave with your very own handmade stamps, ready to use for personalizing stationery, creating artwork, or adding a unique touch to any project. Happy stamping!

This course will cover the fundamental principles and techniques of drawing, such as color basics, blending of two or more colors, value vs hue, layering, shading, as well as linework and composition. During the class, the instructor will explain the how-to, the why, and best practices, present exercises for students to try, and may suggest ideas for drawing subjects. Using the skills taught in each lesson, students will draw on their own and should email a photo or scan of their project to the instructor by the evening before the next session. With permission, student work will be shared on-screen during the next Zoom class for feedback. Beginner and experienced artists are welcome.

Please be sure to register by the day before the class at the latest. You will receive an invitation email with a link to join the Zoom meeting.

Pen and watercolors are the perfect media match to capture all the rich shades of autumn. With leaves, trees, and seedpods glowing in crimson, gold, amber, and maroon, it is the most captivating time of year to record beautifully in our journals. Using a fine-liner pen, we will create botanical journals with simple lines and marking techniques, beautifully enhanced with transparent watercolor—all celebrating the glorious fall season. All skill levels are welcome.

Join us for a one-evening calligraphy workshop where you'll learn the basics of beautiful handwriting and create stunning place cards for your upcoming gatherings. Using traditional calligraphy techniques, you'll practice lettering styles and flourishes to add a personal touch to your table setting. Take home your handmade place cards and your new skill, and impress your friends and family just in time for the holiday season! No calligraphy experience is necessary. 

Explore, discover, and create in sketchbooks using watercolors and more. In this 7-week class, students will explore using various media such as watercolors, pen and ink, colored pencils, markers, and more. We will create in our sketchbooks, drawing from observation and photographs and experiment using various tools and techniques. A sketchbook practice is a wonderful way to explore, experiment, and permit oneself to create freely. Over the course of the session, students may finish 2-3 works of art. All levels are welcome.

Learning to draw three-dimensional shapes is the key to creating beautiful holiday botanicals. We will use a range of quality graphite pencils and drawing tools, all in a practical and pretty “Ginny’s Art Kit.” Each week, we will take the simplest shapes and turn them into iconic holiday botanicals: ball shapes become berries, rosehips or oranges, pyramids turn into pinecones, cylinders transform into twigs, and cups can be acorns. Using rich 100% cotton paper, we will create card-size keepsakes in the spirit of the season, inspired by the natural beauty that surrounds us. All skill levels are welcome.

In this one-evening workshop, you will design and create a holiday ornament. These ornaments can be decorations for your tree, place cards for your holiday dinners, or gift tags for special gifts. You will learn techniques to enhance handwriting and flourish the words on your ornaments. No calligraphy experience is necessary. 

This workshop will cover basic color drawing and painting techniques, exploring the beauty of creating your own personal greeting cards for friends and family, for holidays, birthdays, and/or special occasions. Together, with demonstration and instruction, we will paint a variety of subjects, such as still lifes, animals, flowers, and more. Students will work at their own pace, and over the course of the session, they can expect to complete approximately 3-4 cards. Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced artist, come get colorful and creative! We hope you leave each class with the feeling that “art inspires wellness.”