Sculpting Animals in Clay Instructor: Joanne Mathes Medium: Clay Level: All Joanne will walk you through the process of creating beautiful clay animals in this 5-day workshop. Choose an animal that speaks to you and learn how to bring it to life. Clay/Firing/Glaze fee: $58 per bag. Supply List

Basket Weaving Instructor: Rinny Ryan Level: All Using the “flat reed over under” basket weaving technique each students will complete a bread basket in their one day workshop.  $15 supply fee included covers reeds and sea grass.

Basket Weaving Instructor: Rinny Ryan Level: All Using the “flat reed over under” basket weaving technique each students will complete a bread basket in their one day workshop.  $15 supply fee included covers reeds and sea grass.

Christmas Trees Instructor: Sheri Rouleau Medium: Glass Level: All Make these beautiful standing Christmas trees for your holiday event. Create your own designs using various forms of glass, sheet, dots, stringers and frit. Fee covers use of tools, firing and glass to make a number of trees, depending on the size you choose.

POP GLASS: Plate – Ornament – Pendant Instructor: Sheri Rouleau Medium: Glass Level: All This fun fast paced class offers an introduction to fusing glass as well as the basics of designing with glass. Fee includes use of tools, firing and enough glass to complete 3 projects; a plate, an ornament/sun catcher and a pendant.

Inspirational-Artistic Vision Boards Instructor: Maggie Henry Medium: Mixed Media Level: All A Vision Board is a collage of images and words that that you should display in a prominent place to remind you WHY you do what you do every day; images and words that spark your motivation and remind you of your values, goals…

Inspirational-Artistic Vision Boards Instructor: Maggie Henry Medium: Mixed Media Level: All A Vision Board is a collage of images and words that that you should display in a prominent place to remind you WHY you do what you do every day; images and words that spark your motivation and remind you of your values, goals…

Charcoal Pouring Instructor: Shirley Blake Medium: Charcoal / Watercolor Level: All Join in the fun of an unusual beginning for your painting. You’ll use powdered charcoal in a free-spirited pour with water for a base. You will further your painting with realistic or abstract shapes in watercolor, acrylic or pastel. There will be a 30…

Charcoal Pouring Instructor: Shirley Blake Medium: Charcoal / Watercolor Level: All Join in the fun of an unusual beginning for your painting. You’ll use powdered charcoal in a free-spirited pour with water for a base. You will further your painting with realistic or abstract shapes in watercolor, acrylic or pastel. There will be a 30…

Join in the fun of an unusual beginning for your painting. You’ll use powdered charcoal in a free-spirited pour with water for a base. You will further your painting with realistic or abstract shapes in watercolor, acrylic or pastel. There will be a 30 minute break for drying papers, eating lunch and making plans for…

Whimsical Paper Play Instructor: Maggie Henry Medium: Mixed Media Level: All Join us for a one-day workshop and discover paper art in a whole new way. In this workshop we will be creating a variety of whimsical paper art hangings to enjoy and make your home a more magical place! Let’s make the world a…

Figurative Color Study in Oil Instructor: Carol Broman Medium: Oil Level: All Students will create a portrait from life using a direct painting technique called ‘form painting’ that applies individual strokes of color in tiles to suggest the illusion of light. Concepts covered include basic color theory, paint mixing, palette organization, hierarchy of tones on…

Students will create a portrait from life using a direct painting technique called ‘form painting’ that applies individual strokes of color in tiles to suggest the illusion of light. Concepts covered include basic color theory, paint mixing, palette organization, hierarchy of tones on the portrait and a comprehensive theory of light for artists. Artists will…

Exploring Mixed Media: The Infinite Possiblities Instructors: Maggie Henry & Anne Gary Medium: Mixed Media Level: All Take a 3 day journey with us exploring the infinite possibilities of art mediums. You will have the opportunity to experiment with different mediums to identify what you really want to work with in your art. We will…

Limited Palette Portrait Sketch in Oil Instructor: Carol Broman Medium: Oil Level: All Students will create a portrait from life using a direct painting technique called ‘form painting’ that applies individual strokes of color in tiles to suggest the illusion of light. Concepts covered include basic color theory, paint mixing, palette organization, hierarchy of tones…

Making Mobiles Instructor: Maggie Henry Medium: Mixed Media Level: All Join us for a fun day creating colorful, creative three-dimensional art sculptures that dance to air! Learn the fundamentals of art mobile making, mobile design and layout, creating the elements, making wire supports, balance points and mobile articulations, so your mobile will move in response…

Making Mobiles Instructor: Maggie Henry Medium: Mixed Media Level: All Join us for a fun day creating colorful, creative three-dimensional art sculptures that dance to air! Learn the fundamentals of art mobile making, mobile design and layout, creating the elements, making wire supports, balance points and mobile articulations, so your mobile will move in response…

Artist Trading Cards Instructor: Maggie Henry Medium: Mixed Media Level: All Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) are miniature pieces of art that are traded around the world. Artists create, trade and collect art at organized “swap” events, either in person or online. In this one-day workshop, you will learn how to create and embellish your own…

Artist Trading Cards Instructor: Maggie Henry Medium: Mixed Media Level: All Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) are miniature pieces of art that are traded around the world. Artists create, trade and collect art at organized “swap” events, either in person or online. In this one-day workshop, you will learn how to create and embellish your own…

Making Mobiles Instructor: Maggie Henry Medium: Mixed Media Level: All Join us for a fun day creating colorful, creative three-dimensional art sculptures that dance to air! Learn the fundamentals of art mobile making, mobile design and layout, creating the elements, making wire supports, balance points and mobile articulations, so your mobile will move in response…

Artist Trading Cards Instructor: Maggie Henry Medium: Mixed Media Level: All Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) are miniature pieces of art that are traded around the world. Artists create, trade and collect art at organized “swap” events, either in person or online. In this one-day workshop, you will learn how to create and embellish your own…

Landscapes or Portraits in Oil Instructor: Larry & Pam Smith Medium: oil Level: All Award-winning artists Larry and Pam Smith have taught over 2,000 students the art of oil painting. Larry’s specialty is impressionist landscapes and Pam is known for her oil portraits of people and pets. They bring strong teaching dynamics to the classroom…

Playful Mixed Media Collage with Paper, Acrylic & Fabric Instructor: Jane Harris Medium: paper, acrylic, fabric Level: All Come create in a playful and appealing way. This is Jane Harris’ take on mixed media collage. Jane will show you how to create one of her whimsical designs using paper, fabric and acrylic paint. Assorted paper,…

Playful Mixed Media Collage with Paper, Acrylic & Fabric Instructor: Jane Harris Medium: paper, acrylic, fabric Level: All Come create in a playful and appealing way. This is Jane Harris’ take on mixed media collage. Jane will show you how to create one of her whimsical designs using paper, fabric and acrylic paint. Assorted paper,…

Playful Mixed Media Collage with Paper, Acrylic & Fabric Instructor: Jane Harris Medium: paper, acrylic, fabric Level: All Come create in a playful and appealing way. This is Jane Harris’ take on mixed media collage. Jane will show you how to create one of her whimsical designs using paper, fabric and acrylic paint. Assorted paper,…

Workshop Tuition includes Demo. Expressive Watercolors: Flowers to FiguresInstructor: Janet RogersMedium: WatercolorLevel: Advanced Beginner through Advanced Fresh flowers on each work table begins the inspiration of this dynamic workshop—progressing to the head and figure. Fun painting exercises help develop a more loose and natural approach, creating more spontaneous and expressive paintings. Painting the head and…

Sensitive Portraits & Figures Instructor: William A. Schneider Demo: Monday, Jan 9, 5-8pm (included in workshop tuition) What makes the work of masters like Nicolai Fechin, John Singer Sargent, and Anders Zorn so powerful?  In most cases it’s not what they put in, but rather what they chose to leave out. This three-day workshop is…

Color in Contemporary Painting Instructor: Tara Funk Grim Medium: Acrylics Level: Intermediate Deepen your understanding and knowledge of one of the most powerful elements in picture making. We will explore the historical palettes from the old masters through the present and develop an awareness of color as expression. Expand your knowledge and understanding of historical…

From Gelli Plate to Fine Art Papers Instructor: Rene Griffith Medium: Paper Making & Printmaking Work with museum featured and gallery represented mixed-media artist Rene Griffith in this two-day workshop. Begin by exploring terminology and types of paper, inks, paint and tools you can use with your gelli plate. You will create many interesting, colorful…

Creative & Imaginative Painting Instructor: Tara Funk Grim Medium: Mixed Media Collage & Acrylic Level: Intermediate The highlights of the workshop come from the transformation and integration of collage and acrylic materials as well as a journey into discovery, intuition, and invention. The language of art, line, color, shape, texture, and value will be explored…

Rework! Instructor: Theresa Girard Medium: Acrylic Level: All with experience in the Non-Objective Persistence is the name of the game in this 3-day instructional workshop. Revisit your old painting and find a simple and direct solution to bring your work to conclusion. Theresa Girard will walk you through several options to REWORK your soon-to-be masterpiece!…

Clay & Found Objects Instructor: Sandy Lawson Medium: Clay Mixed Media Level: All with experience Create an unusual clay artwork (like the one pictured—the found object is a paint can, and the pouring paint & brushes are clay), by incorporating found objects: metal, glass, wood, wire, springs, coins, jewelry, stones, shells, toy parts… anything can…

Abstracting the Landscape Inside Out Instructor: Diane Pike Level: All with experience Medium: Oil (acrylic, pastel, watercolor welcome) Demo: Monday, Jan 23, 3-5pm (included in workshop tuition) There are many ways to paint the landscapes that Mother Nature gives us—from painting the pristine, or “pure nature,” to looking past the obvious and searching for the…

With every creation, there is a new discovery, a new problem, a new solution. For artists with some experience in painting, we will focus on exploration using acrylic paints and various other mixed media materials. Examine the ins and outs of abstract painting and experiment with mediums; drawing materials, collage, oil sticks, canvas, paper and…

What makes the work of masters like Nicolai Fechin, John Singer Sargent, and Anders Zorn so powerful?  In most cases it’s not what they put in, but rather what they chose to leave out. This three-day workshop is for oil, pastel, or drawing media artists who are intermediate or higher. You will learn: •  Power…

Expressive Portraits Instructor: Wooley Dutton Medium: Acrylics Level: All with experience Take a painterly approach to portraits (of an individual or from your imagination) in this fun and informative class. Get familiar with materials and see how Wooley Dutton creates different effects in the portrait process. Connect new color combinations to develop creative freedom in…

Expressive Florals 2 Instructor: Mary Parkman Medium: Acrylics Level: Prerequisite, Expressive Florals 1 Delve deeper into Expressive Florals with Mary Parkman. Florals offer a “foot hold in reality” as we allow our paintings to be more abstract. Focusing on color, abstract principles and expressive techniques we will continue to explore painting loosely and with confidence.…

Join Joel Popadics for a four-day watercolor workshop. In the spirit of Winslow Homer and John Singer Sargent, we’ll paint the tropics, in particular the unique aspects of the Florida landscape. We’ll explore ways to improve our watercolor techniques using a wet-in-wet technique to capture a humid sky and stormy weather. Joel will show you…

Watercolor the Florida Landscape Instructor: Joel Popadics Medium: Watercolor Demo: Monday, March 20, 3-5pm (included in workshop tuition) Join Joel Popadics for a four-day watercolor workshop. In the spirit of Winslow Homer and John Singer Sargent, we’ll paint the tropics, in particular the unique aspects of the Florida landscape. We’ll explore ways to improve our…

There are many ways to paint the landscapes that Mother Nature gives us—from painting the pristine, or “pure nature”, to looking past the obvious and searching for the abstracted shapes of color that light and shadow bring to this painting dance. This workshop is about learning how to let go of your expectations, prejudices and…

Pastel Landscape Painting Instructor: Douglas Dawson Medium: Pastel Level: All Join master artist Doug Dawson for an in-depth study of pastel painting. Topics covered in the workshop include: black & white and color thumbnail sketches, three types of designs that characterize compelling paintings, the principles used to create the illusion of depth, the principle of…

Color Workshop Instructor: Mary Parkman Medium: Acrylics Level: All with experience Join Mary Parkman for this 2-day program on color mixing. Learn to understand value, create color harmonies and how to mix and use color in your artwork. Discover the power of neutral palettes to create realistic and “naturalistic” harmonies. Students seeking knowledge of the…

Abstract & Beyond 2 Instructor: Brenda Belfield Medium: Acrylics only Level: All, with any experience ABSTRACT PAINTING begins with a recognizable subject: still life, landscapes, florals, etc., and Non-Objective art has no recognizable form. When painting intuitively a painter may begin with a subject and allow it to transform beyond, into a non-objective painting. This…

Contemporary Impressionism: Landscape Color & Composition Instructor: Kirah Van Sickle Medium: Oil, Acrylic Level: Beginner to intermediate From Monet to modern, we will tap into the foundation of Impressionism, with a contemporary twist. With a focus on color relationships and loose Impressionistic brushwork known as “broken color,” we will work from still life, landscape photos,…

Intro to Abstract Painting Instructor: Mila Apperlo Medium: Acrylics Level: Beginner Mila Apperlo takes you on a journey through different aspects of abstract painting and finding what works for you as an artist. She demonstrates painting intuitively by tapping into emotions instead of using recognizable imagery. This practical, fun, and process-oriented class will guide you…

Expressive Florals 1 Instructor: Mary Parkman Medium: Acrylics Level: All with experience Florals are one of the most sought after painting styles for many designers. Mary Parkman starts this workshop with a variety of drawing exercises, stressing the simplification of shape, understanding of value, and the incorporation of structure in our compositions. Next, we delve…

Abstract & Beyond 1 Instructor: Brenda Belfield Medium: Acrylics Level: All with any experience ABSTRACT PAINTING begins with a recognizable subject: still life, landscapes, florals, etc. and Non-Objective art has no recognizable form.  When painting intuitively a painter may begin with a subject and allow it to transform beyond into a non-objective painting.  This class…

Expressive Watercolors: Flowers to Figures Instructor: Janet Rogers Medium: Watercolor Level: Advanced Beginner through Advanced Fresh flowers on each work table begins the inspiration of this dynamic workshop—progressing to the head and figure. Fun painting exercises help develop a more loose and natural approach, creating more spontaneous and expressive paintings. Painting the head and figure,…

Expressive Portraits Instructor: Wooley Dutton Medium: Acrylics Level: All with experience Take a painterly approach to portraits (of an individual or from your imagination) in this fun and informative class. Get familiar with materials and see how Wooley creates different effects in the portrait process. Connect new color combinations to develop creative freedom in your…

Impressionist Figures in the Landscape Instructor: Eli Cedrone Medium: Oil & Charcoal, Alt: Acrylic Level: All with experience Learn to create dramatic paintings with impressionistic brushwork. Emphasis on value and design to create visual interest and lead the eye through the painting. Learn to place the figure in your landscape scenes. I’ll show you how…

Buildings, Boats & Folks Instructor: Nancy Nowak Level: All with experience Medium: Pastel & Oil Broaden your art skills by adding interest to your paintings. Learn many tips and techniques to include boats, buildings and small figures, and to add life and interest to your paintings. Working with shapes, values, edges, color and mark making,…

Abstract Painting & Mixed Media Techniques Instructor: Claudia Mengel Level: All with experience Medium: Mixed Media Demo: Monday, Feb 6, 3-5pm (included in workshop tuition) With every creation, there is a new discovery, a new problem, a new solution. For artists with some experience in painting, we will focus on exploration using acrylic paints and…

Let it Flow: The Wet Look in Watercolors Instructor: Susan Blackwood Level: All Medium: Watercolor Demo: Monday, Jan 16, 3-5pm (included in workshop tuition) In this workshop we will explore Reflections, Moving Water and Waterfalls through watercolors; everything from rushing water to water drops. I will also show you simple paths for successful paintings—I call…