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This class focuses on the basics of drawing with pencil, eraser, and paper. Expert teachers guide students through the elements of art, including line, shape, shadow, value, tone, form and perspective, demonstrating and offering critiques of work. This course is ideal for beginner and intermediate-level students who seek a foundation in the fundamentals...

Peace out and learn to embroider! In this beginner workshop, you’ll master embroidery basics as you complete a cute little peace-sign hoop designed by Marigold & Mars. This class will cover: How to transfer a printed image to fabric What types of fabric, embroidery floss, needles and other tools are required How to do a basic outline stitch...

Discover the creative potential of printmaking, starting with Monotypes and Drypoint and moving to more complicated techniques of Color Viscosity inking techniques. You’ll learn to combine technical skill and expression into works of art. This workshop is ideal whether you’re a beginner who wants to understand the process of making a print or someone...

In this course, you will learn how to do a realistic human head from start to finish, exploring the anatomy of the face in-depth, proportions, features, and expressions. You’ll learn the principles of building armatures and handling clay. All work in clay from the life model.  All levels of experience are welcomed. Registration fee included....

In this intensive two hour class, students with learn how to correctly start a drawing through the process of straight line construction and comparison. The basic principles of light, shadow, and shading will also be discussed. This class is great for artists of every level of experience that would like to improve their technique and gain confidence...

Join us for a great day of flower design. The Sampler course is for individuals who want to try out our school and go home with a wealth of knowledge about the world of flower designing. It’s three great projects covering American to European design.  Michael Gaffney will be there to teach and also give you his book Design Star and autograph...

Have a pair of pants that needs a quick hem? Or a dress that needs to be taken in a little to fit just right? Come join us on our Alterations Workshop, our basic course for quick fixes and altering clothes. During this course you will learn: how and where to add or remove ease from a garment to achieve ideal fit how to adjust a hemline with hand...

Our unique workshops allow students to submit their own graphic art design by email 2 days prior to the workshop. We make a silk screen from their artwork. They use it to learn and print on fabrics at the workshop. Students can bring up to 5 fabric items to print on. We provide a selection of inks, squeegees and other materials to print free...

In this class, we will focus on figure drawing and various drawing techniques. We begin with a short discussion/demo of different approaches to drawing. There is a live model for each session. All levels are welcomed. What to bring: A pad up to 18×24 A 2H, HB, and 4B pencil An eraser Please note: We cannot accommodate dry pastels (for health...

In this 3-hour candle making class, students will make their own gorgeous glass container candles, blending their own scents and colors. Students will learn from Marla Bosworth, who shares 25 years of experience making and selling candles.  While this class is geared toward those who want to sell candles, it is a great learning experience for...

What makes this Course Unique is that is is taught by an artist who has experience teaching both sculptors and welders. She is a Part-Time Associate Professor at Parsons School of Design, teaching Metal Fabrication. This class is an empowering experience for both beginners as well as people who have experienced welding in the past. The class...

Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and get some practice by making a small pin cushion! All tools and supplies are included, so all you have to bring is yourself and your interest in learning! No sewing experience necessary. Cutting mats, sewing machines, neutral thread and iron will be provided for use in the classroom. Optional Supplies:...

Come paint with us! Our paintings are all for beginners- no experience necessary. Our professional artists will guide you through the class step by step to help your create your one a kind masterpiece to take home with you that night.

What you'll learn in this painting class: In a relaxed, social setting, an experienced artist will guide the class step-by-step through replicating the night's featured painting. It's easy, fun, and totally stress-free. We are BYOB, so you can bring in beer, wine, and food to enjoy during class. Grab your friends, coworkers, plan a unique date night,...

Learn how to design and create handmade jewelry. You will learn how to use studio tools and many fabrication techniques for working with metals such as gold, sterling silver, copper, silver nickel and/or brass. You'll also learn: How to design jewelry How to think and see as a jeweler Filing  Forming Joining Soldering Chain making...