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  • Alcohol Ink Workshop

    Join us for this amazing workshop to learn about alcohol inks. This special medium is not like any other art form. It’s so exciting to watch the inks move and flow and it happens right in your hands! You will be amazed at the color intensity and personality of alcohol ink is unmatched by other mediums. We will be creating our images on a special paper called Yupo, a recyclable, waterproof, tree-free synthetic paper, and ceramic tiles which create amazing effects! To add more interest to our works will experiment with heat guns and blowers to create florals, and incorporate work with markers and gold foil to add details. Each painting you make will be totally unique, bright and powerful. Anyone can do it…no need to have experience. BONUS: We’ll be experimenting with 2 different brands of inks and discussing the differences in each kind as we work and experimenting with some new techniques! REMINDERS: There is a $20 supply fee due to the instructor at class This can be messy, wear clothes you don't mind being stained.
  • Beginning Soap Making

    Grab a friend and make some homemade soap! Make your own crafted soap by picking your own color and scent. You will leave with 6-8 bars of soap, and will be ready to be given as a wonderful gift for yourself, friends, or family.) The soap made in class will take 4-6 works to cure. A $15 supply fee is due at class per person. ADULT CHILD CLASS: If both make their own batch of soap, $15 each. Students 10+ can attend the later class with a registered and participating adult.
  • Colorful Glass Mosaic Table Lamp or Window

    Glass mosaic sounds like a fancy, difficult art form however in this class, you will learn how it can be fun and easy while you mosaic a table lamp or a four-pane window. Look through the idea book, browse the patterns and stencils, and choose from dozens of colors of precut glass. The first evening will be designing and starting your project, and you will finish gluing at home. Night two will be grouting your completed project so make sure to bring an old towel. Project Fee: Window: $85 Lamps: 8x8 Lamp: $30 4x9 Lamp: $45 NOTE: Students Age 12-17 must enroll with an adult.
  • Cotton Creations

    Basic sewing skills required. Do you know how to use your sewing machine but looking for a simple project to build your confidence and skills? Choose from a variety of cotton fabrics and then make one or more simple projects such as a bowl or cup cozy, oven mitt, re-usable gift bag, baby bib, pet bandana., etc. Supply List to Bring to Class Sewing machine White, all-purpose thread Fabric scissors or rotary cutter and mat Ruler Seam Ripper Pins A cash $5 - $15 supply fee (based on project choices) paid to instructor.
  • Holiday Tree

    Create a holiday tree with colorful buttons and pins to add a personal touch to your bedroom or end table. Use a variety of colors and shapes to create a whimsical and eye-catching display that reflects your personality. With some patience and attention to detail, your tree is sure to dazzle!
  • In the Folk Tradition: Nesting Dolls in Russian Crafts

    Russia's great folk tradition came to include such things as toys, embroidery, wood carving, and nesting dolls. Especially important are those craft traditions that involve the medium of wood building and carving. Exploring nesting dolls in the context of the folk tradition gives added context to understanding artistry in wood.
  • Matryoshka Dolls (Russian Nesting Dolls)

    Join us in the craft class to paint your very own unique set of nesting dolls with simple designs and patterns. We will be concentrating on the three largest of the set, but you are welcome to paint all five.
  • Northern Lights Acrylic Pour

    Pour painting is an innovative way to use acrylic paint to create an art piece. In this class you will learn the process of mixing acrylic paints with other materials to give it a more fluid consistency so that it can be poured directly onto a canvas. We will be adding details to our pour to make it look like a snowy night with Northern Lights in the sky. An 8 x 10 canvas and all the supplies for the pour are included. Please bring a box or tray to bring your canvas home in. Students ages 7-17 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Paint & Learn: Post Impressionist

    Do you know what Post Impressionist art is or what sets it apart from the Impressionists? In this class we will discuss artists that came after the Impressionist movement and their contributions to the art world as we create a painting in the style Marc Chagall with step-by-step instructions.
  • Painting with Vanessa: Acrylic (online)

    Learn to paint quick and expressive acrylic paintings with one brush and a limited color palette. Working quickly allows colors to blend and brush strokes to show creating dynamic results in your acrylic paintings. September 11 October 30 December 18 Supplies Needed Supplies 8 in. x 10 in. canvas Cup of water Paper towels Utrecht Filbert Brush 16 Acrylic Paint Needed: Titanium White Mars Black Cobalt Blue Cadmium Red Medium Hue Cadmium Yellow Medium Hue Good brands are Winsor & Newton, Liquitex, Blick, Golden, Gamblin
  • Painting with Vanessa: Watercolor (ONLINE)

    Learn to paint a beautiful scene in watercolors. Follow step-by-step instructions and engage in discussion on the difference between dry brush work, wet on wet, and wet on dry as you participate in this enjoyable workshop. This is a great, no fear, way to learn to paint in watercolors. September 12 October 25 November 8 Supplies Needed Supplies Pencil Cup or jar for water Paper towels A board to tape paper flat Masking tape Hair Dryer to speed drying time Paint & Brushes Artist’s Loft TM Fundamentals TM Watercolor Pan Set Watercolor Paper such as Canson 9 x 12 pad Watercolor Brushes such as Royal & Langnickel acrylic handle round number 10 brush Recommended - 1 inch flat soft bristle flat brush
  • Quilt Blocks 101

    Basic sewing skills required. Have you admired quilts and want to learn how they are made? It starts with quilt blocks. Join us for this introductory class where Sandra will walk you through a step-by-step process to create four quilt blocks including an Ohio Star, Nine Patch, Pinwheel, and Fence Rail. Leave class with instructions on turning your blocks into mug rugs or a wall hanging. Supply List Sewing machine White, all-purpose thread Fabric scissors or rotary cutter and mat (preferred) Acrylic Ruler Seam Ripper Pins A $15 supply fee due at class. Age 16+ with registered adult.
  • Seasonal Watercolor Greeting Card

    Join us in this festive and creative workshop where you'll learn the art of crafting beautiful watercolor Christmas greeting cards. Perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike, this class offers a delightful journey into the world of watercolor painting with a holiday twist. You will be making four watercolor greeting cards.
  • Tall Snowman

    Join us for a fun morning of learning how to paint snow! We will use a tall 10x20 canvas full of color and the holiday spirit! Paint this charming Snowman canvas in acrylic paints. We will walk you through our easy step by step process, teaching you new skills along the way! All supplies included, no experience necessary!
  • Trick or Treat!

    Join us in painting a fun colorful 12 x 12 canvas just in time for Halloween. Learn how to paint with acrylic in our in our step by step process to create a canvas you can be proud of. No experience necessary! All supplies included. Ages 14-17 must have adult present
  • Winter Cabin: Bob Ross Style Oil Painting

    Find your joy of painting in this easy to follow Bob Ross style painting class. You will be amazed at the talent you have! We will paint on a 16" x 20" canvas that will be ready for you to frame and hang on your wall at home. Please note: Oil paintings take 4 weeks to fully dry but can be inserted into the frame of your choice and hung immediately. REMINDERS: A $20 cash material fee is due to the instructor at class. Wood frames will be available to purchase from the instructor after class ranging from $30 - $40. (cash or check) Students age 13-17 need to have an adult present.
  • Woman's World: Women Artists in Russia

    Where in the world are the women artists? The answer: In the Russian Empire. This presentation traces the ways in which women artists were vital to the development of their culture's visual artistry. Textile artists, painters, folk artists and non-conformist women contributed both to their own country and to the international scene.
  • Write Your First Novel in 90 Days! (online)

    This intensive course provides a schedule of crafting a novel from start to finish, which you can finish in as little as 90 days! This class will also help you stay motivated throughout the journey. You will learn how to: select your novel genre and develop a compelling premise create multidimensional characters and immersive settings craft a detailed plot outline manage your time to keep your writing flow consistent combat common roadblocks including writer’s block master the art of self-editing: refining your plot, and fixing pacing, dialogue, and characterization problems. receive constructive criticism from beta readers explore publishing options By the end of this class, you will know how to complete your novel and have the knowledge and confidence to move forward with the publishing process. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.