ADULT CLASSES
our adult classes come in three formats:
Workshops
They may only be 1 session, but we pack in a lot!
Spend a few hours with friends or make new ones as you learn a new art form, craft or skill in this welcoming format for people of all skill levels.
Check back often as we are always adding exciting new workshops to the schedule!
4 - 6 week Classes
These classes are designed for people looking to dive a little deeper, spending 4 or 6 consecutive weeks in one specific medium.
Appropriate experience levels are noted in the description.
special Classes
These classes don't fit the mold!
Multi-day workshops, classes that run for several months, off-site experiences and more.
Appropriate experience levels are noted in the description.
Check back often as we are always adding classes to the schedule!
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fall Workshops
We have more workshops planned for fall, so please check back shortly as we are still updating!
holiday card-making workshop
With Emilia
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 6:45 - 8:45pm
Dates: Tuesday 12/15
Join us for an evening of printmaking! In this 2 hour workshop we will be creating our own holiday cards using Gelli Print techniques. We'll walk beginners through the basic process and techniques of Gelli printing, and those with more experience will have space to work with whatever level of guidance they need! Workshop participants will each take home several cards. Gather some friends to join you, or just come make new ones!
All levels welcome. All materials will be provided.
$70 - 1 space remaining!
early winter classes (4 or 6 weeks)
early winter Painting:
Figurative Explorations
With Janet
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dates: Sundays 1/10, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7*
No class on 1/17
Working from photograph images of your choice, we will explore different ways to interpret and design the figure within a setting or landscape. For some that might mean interpreting a certain gesture in the photograph; for others, simplifying or even abstracting from the photograph. Working out our compositions through line, value, color and shape, we will build figurative paintings that stand uniquely on their own.
Mediums will include graphite, pen and ink, gouache/watercolor, acrylic.
All materials included for this four week class.
$284
early winter watercolor:
fruits + vegetables
With Susan
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dates: Mondays 1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8
In this 6 week class, we will use the rich reds and purples of ripe berries and eggplants, the delicate greens of leafy vegetables and the warm, glowing hues of citrus fruits as our inspiration while developing and strengthening our watercolor skills. We’ll experiment with a variety of techniques, including wet-on-wet painting, layering transparent washes, mixing vibrant colors, and using expressive brushstrokes to capture the unique character of our subjects.
We’ll also explore ways to create engaging compositions, considering how the arrangement of shapes, the relationships between colors, and the interplay of light and shadow can transform simple everyday objects into exciting paintings. Throughout the course, students will be encouraged to experiment, loosen up, and discover their own creative approaches to watercolor.
All levels welcome, all materials included.
$426
early winter collage: portraits
With Emilia
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 6:45 - 8:45pm
Dates: Mondays 1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8
In this 6-session class, we will explore the art of collage portraiture! We will be using our own hand made paper designs as well as other unique materials. Our focus will be on learning a variety of techniques for creating expressive and unique portraits. Students will experiment with composition, proportion, facial features, and the use of color, texture, and materials to bring their portraits to life. Through guided instruction and creative exploration, we will develop individual approaches to capturing personality, character, and expression. All levels welcome!
Students who have taken this class before are welcome to join, as instruction and projects will be tailored to the needs and experience of each participant, whether just beginning their portraiture journey or looking to build upon existing skills.
All materials provided.
$426
early winter Acrylic painting:
still life
With Eleanore
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 6:45 - 8:45pm
Dates: Tuesdays 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9
In this 6 week class you will be painting from still-life objects. You will learn how to simplify and prioritize details, identify contrast, mix desired colors, and experiment with the composition of an image. Using arranged scenes and objects as the base for all projects, you will also explore ways to find inspiration in the scenes you paint, and how to keep building on what excites you. You will have opportunities to choose what you paint, and share in the process with the whole class.
All levels welcome - this class is great for those who are just beginning and those who wish to keep building on what they know! All materials provided.
$426
early winter acrylic painting:
patterns
With Eleanore
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 10am - 12pm
Dates: Wednesdays 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10
In this six week acrylic painting class you will look at still lives through a new lens - patterns! Using arranged objects as the jumping off point, you will then interpret what you see through playful experimentation with color, mark making, patterns and shapes. Focus will be geared toward atmosphere, personality, and movement, rather than accuracy.
All levels are welcome - you do not need to take still-life painting to take this class.
All materials included.
$426
early winter mixed media collage
With Emilia
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 7:30 - 9:30pm
Dates: Wednesdays 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10
In this 6 session class we will explore the exciting intersection of collage and printmaking! Our primary focus will be on learning various collage techniques and creating unique compositions using hand painted papers and other unique materials.
All materials provided. Students who have taken this class before are welcome to join, as material will be tailored to class participants, whether just beginning or building on existing skills.
$426
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early fall watercolor:
experimentation
With Susan
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dates: Thursdays 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11
Come join us for an opportunity to discover the beauty and versatility of watercolor. This class is designed to explore a wide range of techniques, including expressive mark-making, layering, resist methods, and more. Whether you are new to watercolor or simply looking to loosen up and experiment, this class offers a supportive space to play and create. No experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to explore. Most importantly, come ready to experiment and have fun!
All materials included.
$426
early winter Drawing:
intro to illustration
With Sol
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 6:45 - 8:45pm
Dates: Thursdays Thursdays 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11
Join us to explore the world of storytelling through drawing, and to practice the fundamentals of drawing in a relaxed, supportive environment. This introductory illustration class is designed to start with the basics of drawing: line-work, negative space, shading, and perspective. (With a splash of color along the way). We will draw from observation and imagination to create expressive, engaging artwork. We’ll move between acquainting ourselves with the basics and creative exercises designed to spark narrative ideas—we may do things like illustrate existing stories or poems, as well as look at existing works for inspiration.
Prior drawing experience is not required, just curiosity and a willingness to explore. And for people with established artistic practices, this class could be a chance to reassess drawing habits and try doing things a different way.
All materials provided.
$426
early winter illustration:
weekend edition
With Sol
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dates: Saturdays 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30
Join us to explore drawing fundamentals in a relaxed, supportive environment. This illustration intensive will focus on line-work, composition, color, and your own imaginative interests. We will spend the first three classes focusing on one of the elements above as we draw from observation and imagination with pencil, ink, and pastels. We’ll dedicate the last class to putting all of those elements together in one large drawing of our own creation—with close guidance and support from your instructor. Interested folks of all experience levels are encouraged to draw with us!
All materials included.
$284
late winter classes (4 or 6 weeks)
late winter Painting:
Figurative Explorations
With Janet
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dates: Mondays 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29
Working from photograph images of your choice, we will explore different ways to interpret and design the figure within a setting or landscape. For some that might mean interpreting a certain gesture in the photograph; for others, simplifying or even abstracting from the photograph. Working out our compositions through line, value, color and shape, we will build figurative paintings that stand uniquely on their own.
Mediums will include graphite, pen and ink, gouache/watercolor, acrylic.
All materials included for this 6 week class.
$426
late winter collage: portraits
With Emilia
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 6:45 - 8:45pm
Dates: Mondays 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29
In this 6-session class, we will explore the art of collage portraiture! We will be using our own hand made paper designs as well as other unique materials. Our focus will be on learning a variety of techniques for creating expressive and unique portraits. Students will experiment with composition, proportion, facial features, and the use of color, texture, and materials to bring their portraits to life. Through guided instruction and creative exploration, we will develop individual approaches to capturing personality, character, and expression. All levels welcome!
Students who have taken this class before are welcome to join, as instruction and projects will be tailored to the needs and experience of each participant, whether just beginning their portraiture journey or looking to build upon existing skills.
All materials provided.
$426
late winter Acrylic painting:
still life
With Eleanore
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 6:45 - 8:45pm
Dates: Tuesdays 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/24, 3/30
In this 6 week class you will be painting from still-life objects. You will learn how to simplify and prioritize details, identify contrast, mix desired colors, and experiment with the composition of an image. Using arranged scenes and objects as the base for all projects, you will also explore ways to find inspiration in the scenes you paint, and how to keep building on what excites you. You will have opportunities to choose what you paint, and share in the process with the whole class.
All levels welcome - this class is great for those who are just beginning and those who wish to keep building on what they know! All materials provided.
$426
late winter acrylic painting:
patterns
With Eleanore
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 10am - 12pm
Dates: Wednesdays 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/25, 3/31
In this six week acrylic painting class you will look at still lives through a new lens - patterns! Using arranged objects as the jumping off point, you will then interpret what you see through playful experimentation with color, mark making, patterns and shapes. Focus will be geared toward atmosphere, personality, and movement, rather than accuracy.
All levels are welcome - you do not need to take still-life painting to take this class.
All materials included.
$426
late winter mixed media collage
With Emilia
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 7:30 - 9:30pm
Dates: Wednesdays 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/25, 3/31
In this 6 session class we will explore the exciting intersection of collage and printmaking! Our primary focus will be on learning various collage techniques and creating unique compositions using hand painted papers and other unique materials.
All materials provided. Students who have taken this class before are welcome to join, as material will be tailored to class participants, whether just beginning or building on existing skills.
$426
late winter intro to illustration
With Sol
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dates: Thursdays 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/26, 4/1
Join us to explore the world of storytelling through drawing, and to practice the fundamentals of drawing in a relaxed, supportive environment. This introductory illustration class is designed to start with the basics of drawing: line-work, negative space, shading, and perspective. (With a splash of color along the way). We will draw from observation and imagination to create expressive, engaging artwork. We’ll move between acquainting ourselves with the basics and creative exercises designed to spark narrative ideas—we may do things like illustrate existing stories or poems, as well as look at existing works for inspiration.Prior drawing experience is not required, just curiosity and a willingness to explore. And for people with established artistic practices, this class could be a chance to reassess drawing habits and try doing things a different way.
All materials included.
$426
late winter Drawing:
illustration start to finish
With Sol
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 6:45 - 8:45pm
Dates: Thursdays 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/26, 4/1
This illustration class is designed to introduce students to the basics of drawing—line-work, negative space, shading, and perspective—and to the process of working on an illustration from start to finish. Our classes will be split between exercises that focus on technical skills and developing one— or two, depending on each artist's speed—fully finished illustrations. Often, our ideas come to life slower than we want them to. It’s easy to become frustrated with ourselves and abandon our work in its early stages. In this class, your instructor will provide close guidance through the process of coming up with ideas, sketching, determining what materials to use, and giving ourselves the time needed to let things happen.
Prior drawing experience is not required, just curiosity and a willingness to explore! This class is an opportunity for new artists to get acquainted with the fundamentals of drawing and the process of carrying out a project, and a chance for people with some drawing experience to dive deep into one project.
All materials provided.
$426
late winter Acrylic painting:
still life
With Eleanore
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dates: Saturdays 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27
In this 4 week class you will be painting from still-life objects. You will learn how to simplify and prioritize details, identify contrast, mix desired colors, and experiment with the composition of an image. Using arranged scenes and objects as the base for all projects, you will also explore ways to find inspiration in the scenes you paint, and how to keep building on what excites you. You will have opportunities to choose what you paint, and share in the process with the whole class.
All levels welcome - this class is great for those who are just beginning and those who wish to keep building on what they know! All materials provided.
$284
late fall classes (6 weeks)
late fall watercolor:
experimentation
With Susan
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dates: Mondays 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7
Come join us for an opportunity to discover the beauty and versatility of watercolor. This class is designed to explore a wide range of techniques, including expressive mark-making, layering, resist methods, and more. Whether you are new to watercolor or simply looking to loosen up and experiment, this class offers a supportive space to play and create. No experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to explore. Most importantly, come ready to experiment and have fun!
All materials included.
$426 - THIS CLASS IS FULL
late fall printmaking
With Emilia
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 6:45 - 8:45pm
Dates: Mondays 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7
Join us as we explore a variety of printmaking techniques in this 6 session class! Printmaking will invite you to layer, arrange and experiment with color and composition. We will use a variety of papers as our printing surface as we explore gelli plate printing and block printing. We will also use stencils, and carve stamps to create beautiful prints. All levels welcome!
All materials provided.
$426 - 1 space remaining!
late fall figure drawing
With Janet
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 6:45 - 8:45pm
Dates: Tuesdays 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8
In this 6 session class, we will explore drawing the live model. You will
develop strong observational abilities while investigating proportion, balance,
and overall ‘gesture’ in each pose. This workshop will also address effective
line work as well as effects of light and shadow on the three-dimensional
form. This class welcomes both beginners building foundational skills and
more experienced artists refining their technique.
All materials provided.
$426 - THIS CLASS IS FULL
late fall still life Acrylic painting
With Eleanore
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dates: Wednesdays 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9
In this 6 week class you will be painting from still-life objects. You will learn how to simplify and prioritize details, identify contrast, mix desired colors, and experiment with the composition of an image. Using arranged scenes and objects as the base for all projects, you will also explore ways to find inspiration in the scenes you paint, and how to keep building on what excites you. You will have opportunities to choose what you paint, and share in the process with the whole class.
All levels welcome - this class is great for those who are just beginning and those who wish to keep building on what they know! All materials provided.
$426 - THIS CLASS IS FULL
late fall Drawing:
intro to illustration
With Sol
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 7:30 - 9:30pm
Dates: Wednesdays 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16*
*No class 11/25 for Thanksgiving
Join us to explore the world of storytelling through drawing, and to practice the fundamentals of drawing in a relaxed, supportive environment. This introductory illustration class is designed to start with the basics of drawing: perspective, proportion, shading, and line-work. We will draw from observation, imagination, and reference images, experimenting with techniques used by illustrators to create expressive, engaging artwork. Once we are acquainted with the basics, we’ll move toward creative exercises designed to spark narrative ideas—we may do things like illustrate existing stories or poems or practice doing daily diaries, as well as look at the work of existing illustrators for inspiration.
Prior drawing experience is not required, just curiosity and a willingness to explore. And for people with established artistic practices, this class could be a chance to reassess drawing habits and try something new.
All materials provided.
$426 - THIS CLASS IS FULL
late fall watercolor:
drawing to painting
With Susan
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dates: Thursdays 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17*
*No class 11/24 for Thanksgiving
Come experience the delight of watercolor painting combined with drawing fundamentals to help you create your own beautiful works of art! This 6 session class has something for everyone, whether you’re a beginner eager to learn or an experienced artist ready to build on your existing skills.
In each session, we’ll focus on essential drawing techniques: creating volume through shading, using negative space to define forms, and developing keen observation through contour drawing. These skills will form a strong foundation for your watercolor work.
During the second part of class, we’ll explore the expressive possibilities of watercolor. Beginners will discover what the medium can really do, while returning students will deepen their skills through new techniques each week. We’ll work from simple still life arrangements, giving you the chance to experiment and apply what you’ve learned in vibrant, personal ways.This class is designed for both new and returning students.
All materials included.
$426 - THIS CLASS IS FULL
late fall acrylic painting:
landscape thru photo
With Eleanore
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 6:45 - 8:45pm
Dates: Thursdays 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17*
*No class 11/24 for Thanksgiving
Come and paint your own photos in this 4 week acrylic painting class! Learn how to translate an image into a painting, tell a story or convey an emotion by experimenting with color, composition and subject matter. With color mixing demos and sketches we will break down the basics that make up a painting, and build from there! You will get the chance to zoom in or out of this process and find what works best for you. All levels welcome - this class is great for those who are just beginning and those who wish to keep building on what they know!
All materials included.
$426 - THIS CLASS IS FULL
