Portland Spring 2026

Sun March 15

• Seth Apter
  9:00 - 4:30
  Sun March 15
  $185.00

  Journalography is a one-day class focused on using mixed media techniques to create art journal spreads. These pages are not about using text to express your thoughts and feelings but rather about unleashing your artist voice though visual expression. Working in your current or an all-new journal, we will start by using the Gel Plate to create backgrounds with depth that will serve as the perfect base to work over. We will then add paint, collage, stamps, stencils, and handmade marks to build our pages layer by layer. I will share my journal process which includes clustering, extending, integrating, contrasting, and more. Although the process will be the same for all participants, the end result will be unique to each of you as we work together to enable you to work more freely, tap into your artistic voice, and let your creativity spill on the page.

  Instructor will provide:

  Stencils and stamps to share (although feel free to bring in your own as well)

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Art Journal
  Craft Sponges
  Gel plate and brayer
  Palette knife
  Acrylic paint (Both opaque and translucent colors if possible)
  Dye Ink Spray
  Glue Stick
  Ink pads
  Scissors and/or ruler for cutting/tearing
  Mark makers (Your favorite pens, pencils, markers, crayons, etc.)
  Collage material (A small assortment of paper that can be used for collage keeping in mind the scale and size of your journal)
  Washi tape
   

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• Thomas Ashman
  9:00 - 4:30
  Sun March 15
  $185.00

  So you bought a Dremel Tool, with all those crazy attachments and bits, and the unbridled versatility of this amazing device has left you more than a little bit confused, or even intimidated. Fear not my friends, for this course will turn a Dremel Novice into a Dremel Master. I will explain all the basic workings of the tool, chucks, collets, and how to change the bits, and replace the brushes. We'll go over what many of the different tips and bits can do, such as drilling, cutting, buffing, sanding, grinding, polishing, carving, engraving, and a few of the specialty bits and attachments like tools that can drill and cut glass, porcelain or stone (diamond bit/cut-off wheel required). Students will not only get a demonstration of these tools and several of their myriad uses on all kinds of materials, but should bring along a variety of supplies to practice on, as there will plenty of quality hands-on time for you and your new tool. We will also cover using a Dremel drill press and basic safety for rotary tools.

  For more info visit Black Sheep Artist Studio or email
  thomasashmanart@ yahoo.com
   

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  A Dremel (or another roary tool) with all the bits, attachments, and gizmos you can bring; I will bring a small variety of supplies to work on like metal, wood, plastic, porcelain, stone and glass (requires a diamond bit or cut off wheel), but you should bring some too! Also, if you have a "project" in mind, bring it! You might also want to have on hand some snips or shears, a pair of needlenose pliers, wire cutters, scissors, ruler, and a Sharpie. Bring whatever materials you like to work on most so we can get you going on what you bought the Dremel for in the first place!

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• Suzi Blu
  9:00 - 4:30
  Sun March 15
  $185.00

  I started art journaling because of my mother. She was fairly certain I'd end up as a French mime or cat psychic - anything that let me avoid math and wear excessive eyeliner, and I didn't want to prove her wrong. Sometime, beginning in adolescence, I realized that a composition notebook and the will to make honest, messy, beautiful things was the answer to it all. This class is like that. You'll write things you didn't mean to write and draw faces you didn't mean to draw.  We will cover prompts, techniques, and creative tools - including watercolor, collage, ink and graphite. Expect a blend of guided exercises, quiet work time, and inspiring group sharing. 

  Materials Fee $10 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Art Journal - Whichever type you are comfortable with. If you choose a Composition notebook, you can always add in watercolor pages. If you choose a watercolor notebook, you can add in text pages. The substrate itself doesn't make a difference, just that you have one. 
  Graphite Pencil
  Erasor
  pencil sharpener
  pens
  White Prismacolor Pencil
  Stencils - vary tiny patterns with large.
  collage papers - print outs, gelli prints, ephemera, photos, you get the idea
  watercolors
  paint brush
  Cosmetic Sponges
  
  Optional Supplies
  Colored Pencils
  Charcoal
  Spray Fixative
  Text Stamps
  Brayer
  Any water-soluble paints - gouache, especially neon colors, are especially nice. As is Color Shift paints.  
  Gel Pens
  
  
   

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• Susan Schenk
  9:00 - 4:30
  Sun March 15
  $185.00

  Do you have a nesting instinct?  Take mixed media to a new level. Use scrap paper, leftover yarns and this and that to create a striking bird nest on cradle board. You will be guided through the technical challenge of making realistic renderings from recycled materials to produce a ready-to-hang work of art. Guaranteed to charm. No drawing skills needed.

  Supplies Needed to bring for Class:

  Papers that are interesting to you—maps, music, scrapbook sheets, magazines.
  Bits of string, raffia, and feathers to weave into your nest
  Cutting mat
  Exacto knife and extra blades; scissors
  Matte medium, small paper cup and brush for spreading medium

  Optional:

  Color photo or photocopy of a bird nest. 8x10. Many reference photos available in class.
  Metallic pens and paints with brushes
  An apron is always a good idea

  Materials Fee of $10 payable to instructor at beginning of class includes:

  One 10 x 10 cradle board painted black (acrylic or gesso).
  Hardware

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• Stephanie Lee
  9:00 - 4:30
  Sun March 15
  $185.00

  You have stories that pack a punch, friend. They deserve to be told for the challenge they were and for the conqueror that you are. Relief art is a beautiful way to bring texture, depth, into your artwork to honor those stories—and it’s a practice with ancient roots, found across cultures for thousands of years. Traditionally, relief art has been used to tell stories, depict historical events, or express symbolic meanings. In this workshop, we’ll explore how relief can range from subtle, shallow forms barely rising from the surface (low relief) to bold, deeply carved shapes that almost come alive (high relief). Using plaster and simple materials, we’ll create small, dimensional scenes that reflect meaningful moments and personal stories—ways of honoring our human experience through visual narrative, memory, and metaphor. We’ll pace ourselves comfortably with each step, from building up layers with varied depths to adding detail and paint. You don’t need any experience with sculpture or painting—just a willingness to explore. By the end of the day, you’ll have a few finished works and a handful of techniques you can carry into your own creative practice. Come ready to get your hands messy, your imagination stirred, and your stories celebrated.

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  3-5 substrates to work on. These can be wood, masonite, canvas boards, art panels, corrugated cardboard or foam core in whatever size you want to work on. Anywhere from 5x7” to 8x10” will work great!

  Plaster Gauze - 1 roll of 4” or wider plaster gauze (If you’re coming with a friend, you can both probably share one).

  Scissors

  A few artist brushes including a 1” wide soft, dense brush (ideally not a coarse chip brush).

  Your favorite gel medium or glue (I like Liquitex Matte Gel but any glue that dries fairly quickly will work great.)

  Acrylic paints in your favorite colors as well as an opaque white (I like Titanium White by Golden or Liquitex) and a black or other favorite dark neutral color.

  OPTIONAL:
  An apron because this class can get messy!
  
  Chipboard or framing mat scraps to cut shapes from. Scrap cardboard like cereal or cracker box cardboard will work great too. Pre-cut chipboard elements like found here. IMPORTANT NOTE: Very fine detail in any pre-cut shapes will be greatly diminished in the process we will explore in this class so if you want to incorporate pre-cut shapes, I recommend looking for more general shapes with less tiny detail or be okay with some of that detail being obscured. 

  Other somewhat 3-dimensional found objects to incorporate.
  
  Any other materials you love using to add details or personal marks to your work: paint pens, metal leaf, etc. NOT required but can be fun.

   

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• Misty Mawn
  9:00 - 4:30
  Sun March 15
  $185.00

  Come, step into the bold and expressive world of Baroque painting in this hands-on oil painting workshop that blends technique with art history. Designed for artists of all levels, this one-day class will immerse you in the dramatic use of light and shadow, dynamic composition, and expressive gesture that defined the Baroque era.

  You’ll be guided through a series of exercises using oil paints to build a strong foundation for creating work that reflects not only the aesthetics of the era but also your own personal voice. We’ll focus on value, light, and proportion while exploring how these elements can create drama and mirror the qualities found in the emotional narratives of masters like Caravaggio and Rubens.

  Throughout the day, I’ll offer step-by-step guidance and demonstrations to help you develop both your technical skills and a deeper appreciation for the rich, evocative beauty of Baroque art.

  Materials Fee $10 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Journal + reference images

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  A few Bright, Flat, and Round brushes for oil painting - small to medium in size

  Zorn Palette:  Ivory Black, Vermillion, Yellow Ochre, Lead White or Lead White Substitute 

  Gambol 

  Linseed Oil

  A Palette for your paints

  Paper Towels or a cotton rag 

  Palette Knife 

  Palette paper

  11” x 14”  Gessoed Canvas/wood or Arches Oil Paper 

  A container to carry your painting safely home 

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Sun AM March 15

• Kathy Murphy
  9:00 - 12:00
  Sun AM March 15
  $100.00

  Come forage with clay in this beginner friendly class where we will create a sturdy, food safe mug using a cone 6 stoneware clay body. You will learn hand-building techniques using clay slabs. You will learn about scoring, and slipping, sculpting, and will create a microwave and dishwasher safe mug of your own design. I will arrange to fire the mugs with a local potter in Portland and will attempt to get them to the participants before the end of the event. Otherwise, I will coordinate shipping finished cups to students. All skill levels welcome.

  Materials Fee $30 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Stoneware clay, cardboard tubes, pottery tools to complete the project, colored underglazes, brushes, clear protective topcoat glaze.

   

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  apron

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Sun Eve March 15

• Stephanie Burton
  6:30 - 9:30
  Sun Eve March 15
  $100.00

  Have you been wanting to dabble in sculpting or just wanting to experiment with clay? This is the perfect class to get you started in the wonderful world of clay! I will guide you every step of the way. Even if you are a seasoned clay artist, this is a great class with lots of fun and easy techniques to give you that kick-start you need to apply to many other projects.
  You will leave your owls with me. Once they are dry, I will bisque-fire your owls and then personally glaze them for you using an oxide with a white glaze, similar to the 3 owls shown in the photos.

  This class is for you if:

  • You have never worked with clay but would love an introduction to ceramics
  • You want a great fun experience with your friends
  • You want to walk away with some new clay techniques and skills
  • You love clay
  • You have worked with clay and would like to enhance your skills and techniques
     

  I will transport the barn owls to my home studio in Vancouver, WA. I will bisque-fire them, add an oxide and a white glaze and glaze fire them. This will consist of 2 firings.
  The Barn owls will need to dry completely before they go into the kiln.
  
  Once your owls are fired there will be 3 options to receiving your pieces.

  • You may pick your owls up at my home studio:
    2706 NW 98^th Street, Vancouver WA 98665.
  • You may pick your owls up at the Sheraton on March 23^rd.
  • I will ship your owls to you. You will be responsible for the shipping cost.

  Material fee $30 paid directly to instructor at beginning of class:

   

  • Hand-building tool kit to take home (my favorite tools)
  • Georgie’s Trail Mix Clay
  • Dry Wall Board for work surface
  • Bisque & Glaze fire of your pieces
  • Glazing your owls
  • Transporting your pieces to and from the Sheraton

  **Shared art supplies includes: Additional tools & texture.  Containers for water

  Supplies need to bring for Class:

  • a Rag & Apron or old T-shirt
  • Container for water.

   

  Students of every experience level are welcome!

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• William Reichle
  6:30 - 9:30
  Sun Eve March 15
  $125.00

  In this 3 hour class, you will learn how to use the Tiffany method of foiling, gain guided experience with soldering technique, how to frame with lead came, and how to properly clean and polish stained glass. Each student will receive and work with a pre-cut and ground glass kit of the design pictured. All materials are included.

  At the beginning of class, we will cover best safety practices working with stained glass, and briefly cover the tools and materials you will be using before diving in.

   

  Price of Class includes all Materials

   

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• Susan Schenk
  6:30-9:30
  Sun Eve March 15
  $100.00

  An artist’s statement tells others about you and your work. Writing one is a powerful exercise for articulating your passion and art. But, it’s also a challenge to capture in words what is often so hard to express and intangible. No matter your medium or level of proficiency, a good statement is a useful tool to make you a better artist, gain confidence and open doors to showing your art.

  In this workshop, you will be guided through a series of questions to gather information to create a sophisticated artist’s statement, and to deepen your thinking about your own art making.

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  A favorite pen
  A highlighter or two
  Paper to write on: lined and unlined
  A sample or image of your typical art or craft
  Optional: copies of artist’s statements that appeal to you.
  Optional: a list of other artists whose work you admire and is similar to yours. Print outs of their artist statements. Even better is to read their statements with a highlighter ahead of time with your favorite ideas well marked. You can just bring a mobile device to search but it’s better to have them printed and read in advance.
  Optional: a list of any shows you’ve been in and the dates.

  All other materials will be supplied.

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• Pamela Sue Johnson
  6:30 - 9:30
  Sun Eve March 15
  $100.00

  Students are guided step by step to create a 9x12 mixed-media collage to display an empowering word or quote. Instructor will provide quotes, though students are welcome to bring their own printed in  suggested 12 font or bigger on plain paper. 

  Students will be taught mixed-media collage techniques of layering between collage and acrylic paint with various methods of mixed-media to add interest. Words can be applied in a variety of ways including with printed quotes, rubber stamping or writing. 

  This is a great workshop to create a unique work of art that showcases  a word or quote that is meaningful and empowering. Travels easily and is frameable once you get it home. This is a wildly popular workshop that often fills up. 

  All levels welcome >>> Beginner Friendly as well as useful for the seasoned art maker. 

  Materials Fee $20 paid at beginning of class includes:

  9x12 Flat Canvas Panel
  Gel medium
  Brush Applicator
  Collage element
  Spray Bottle
  Pencil
  Printed Words/Quotes
  Acrylic Paint (shared)
  Rubber stamps (shared)
  Stencils  (shared)
  Scribble Sticks (shared)

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Just bring You!  All materials provided, except for scissors. If you prefer cutting pieces for collage, plan to bring a pair. 

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Sun/Mon March 15-16

• Lisa Bebi
  9:00 - 4:30
  Sun/Mon March 15-16
  $365.00

  Encaustic painting (painting using hot beeswax wax and mixed with a little resin for durability) is an ancient medium that not only looks luminous and dreamy, but it smells nice too.
  One easy way to add color is to use Pan Pastels. Pan Pastels are a cake type of pastel that you apply using an applicator. It feels so light and airy you would think you are working with dust from butterfly wings. It becomes rich as you build up color then fuse with the heat of a flambé torch. Working in hot wax allows for fast assembly of many mixed-media compositions. The warmed wax is applied by brush then set by heat gun or flambe torch. Once it has cooled, the piece has a durable finish. You may add layers on top of the finish, dig into it, or embed things. In fact, there are an amazing number of ways to work in this medium.
   

  Materials Fee $75 paid at beginning of class includes:

  everything you need for this workshop!
  For example, wood panels in various sizes, hog bristle brushes, materials to embed, papers to add, inks, oil sticks, scrappers, brushes, pan pastels and applicators, etc.
  Many people decide to set up their own encaustic workshops at home after taking this class.

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  apron

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• Laura Denison
  9:00 - 4:30
  Sun/Mon March 15-16
  $365.00

  Create you very own Waldorf inspired Baby Doll! Learn to create the head and then needle felt features of the face to bring out each dolls unique personality. You will learn to use a felting needle as well as hand painted or hand stitched eyes to make you doll come to life. You will learn to stuff and assembly techniques your doll as well as soft sculpting optional fingers and toes.

  Materials Fee $75 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Kit Includes most of what you need to make one doll:

  Pre-sewn doll head and body using premium double knit doll body fabric. (light, medium, and dark skin tones will be available) These will be pre-sewn to maximize your class time, you will also receive a pattern to make more dolls and clothing at home.

  Wool roving and knit tubing for the head and features.

  Heaving thread/cord for head shaping

  Felting needles

  Pre-sewn diaper so baby doesn’t go home naked! Pattern provided for additional clothing and access to videos for assembling clothing

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Basic Supplies:

  • Fabric Tube turners (Dritz Quick Turn or similar)
  • Pencil for marking
  • Scissors for fabric and paper
  • Thimble and thread snips, if you use them
  • 4” or longer doll making needle
  • Seam ripper
  • Favorite white glue
  • Sewing pins
  • Hand sewing needles in multiple sizes and neutral thread
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  Additional Supplies

  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Yarn or fibers for hair If you choose to have hair on your doll. Traditionally these dolls use mohair but I use what I like. Bring options in your choice of color or texture. Unique yarns can be fun!
  • Black Pigma permanent markers in .02 and .08
  • Colored pencils and water soluble crayons for faces/eyes
  • White 1mm Posca pen
  • OPTIONAL Doll/animal stuffing fork (Barbara Willis or similar)

   

   

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• Kate Thompson
  9:00 - 4:30
  Sun/Mon March 15-16
  $370.00

  In this class we will be making a 4 signature book. You will need 12 pages ( 8.5 x 12). The size of the book is 6” x 8.5”

  I call it the Abundant Book because I have included all the things I love, botanical papers, vintage ephemera, vintage fabric and lace, embroidered pieces of fabric, wire work, collage put into a dye bath . nd faux tin types.

  Materials Fee $10 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Tin for tin types
  Botanical papers to purchase
  Dark annealed wire, gauge 24
  Annealed-1-Pack/dp/B000BPBV20
  waxed linen embroidery floss,
  sewing needles, darners for waxed linen. |
  joint compound

  Supplies Needed to Bring to Class:

  Vintage Fabric and laces  (check vintage stores and swap meets, check out Etsy and Ebay)  
  watercolor paper, copy paper, craft paper    Size 8.5”x 12”
  Golden acrylic paints- I use Alizarin crimson, paynes gray, ultramarine blue, quin nickel azo gold, titanian white, Water colors-your choice of colors
  matte medium, Golden Self Leveling    
  Gel, gesso                                                                                                                                                                  Paint brushes    
  Water container
  Stabilo pencilPencil
  Vintage Ephemera ( I buy alot of mine from https://www.monahanpapers.com)  

                                                                                                                                                                                                              

   

   

   

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• Pam Cooke
  9:00 - 4:30 & 6:30 - 8:30
  Sun/Mon March 15-16
  $260.00

  Remember the scene in The Sound of Music when the children perform a puppet show about the girl and goat herder? Didn’t it make you yearn to put on a puppet show of your very own? Well, even if it didn’t, you now have an opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind marionette of your own design. We will begin by sculpting a head with polymer clay, and then creating articulating limbs. Clothe your creation in simple-to-sew, colorful garments and then learn how to rig the puppet to the strings and bars. With a little practice, your marionette will be dancing on a stage. The techniques we will employ will be sculpting basic facial features, creating different textures using everyday objects, using paints and dyes to develop brilliant effects, hand-sewing simple garments, and rigging the puppet.
   

  Materials Fee $20 paid at beginning of class includes:

  1 lb. white oven-bake polymer clay and
  Supplies available for use by students: acrylic and alcohol inks, stamps and other objects for creating texture, acrylic paints, wire, foil for armatures, muslin fabric, wooden dowels, string, fabric scraps

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Sculpting tools including silicone-tipped sculpting tools and metal ball styluses in a variety of sizes (example: example sculpting kit)
  Paint brushes in a range of sizes and styles
  Black acrylic paint
  1 roll paper towels
  Water basin for washing brushes
  Hand-sewing tools such as needles, thread, and scissors
  Fabric scraps and trims (optional) for creating garments for the puppet.
   

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• Chas Martin
  9:00 - 4:30
  Sun/Mon March 15-16
  $365.00

  Masks are a curious form of art. They disguise the wearer, or they amplify the wearer’s personality. They add information and even power.
  A Spirit Mask represents that wise voice that speaks to you even when you don’t seek advice. Center yourself in these crazy times by focusing on what keeps you anchored.  

  Use simple techniques of wire, paper and plaster to express your inner strength.  

  What you see in your mind’s eye manifests in the real world. Cultivating and developing rich, positive images is a critical element of health and happiness.   This class is about imagination, exploration, and playfulness. All you need is a desire to try something new. 

  Materials Fee $20 paid at beginning of class includes:

  board,
  paper,
  glue,
  wire,
  paper and cardboard elements,
  tempera paint
  Use of Instructors basic tools
  handouts
   

  Optional to bring for Class:

  sketches,
  photos,
  found objects,
  scissors,
  blades,
  gloves,
  aprons,
   ideas,
  collage or 3-D items beads,
  feathers,
  fabrics, etc. to attach to your mask.

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Sun/Mon/Tue March 15-17

• Jesse Reno
  9:00 - 4:30
  Sun/Mon/Tue March 15-17
  $555.00

  This is an open level class as there is plenty to be learned by someone who has never painted before or those who are full time artists and teachers. A mix of demonstration, lecture and hands on painting will introduce students to my ideas, techniques and the concepts that motivate my work.

  In this mixed-media painting class you will learn to create paintings that emerge from an abstract base of markings, colors, line, and shape to form expressive and organic creations. Students will learn painting and mark making techniques that will encourage imagery and connection to their work. Through a series of painting exercises, you will explore and express your ideas by imagining what could be created from abstraction rather than confining your ideas to predetermined outcomes. Within the process we will create narrative dialogue by noting what we see and feel in our work . Through the practice of subtractive painting we will remove the parts that are no longer relevant or keep us trapped from progress. This teaches us choice and freedom to change direction in our work. We continually build layers within our paintings combining fragments of passed ideas with the new until we arrive at a feeling of completion . Through this engagement we learn to experiment, take risks, re associate our work from perspectives unconfined by our expectations. This allows us to see things clearly and move to a more expressed and personal engagement when painting. Using simple materials and techniques you will be free to express yourself within your paintings in new ways. finding yourself as a painter from the raw base of art, learning your personal likes dislikes. Connecting you to your practice and imagery from a position of experimentation and instinct. Teaching you to imagine the unimaginable.

  For me painting is an experience in every way, i love the feeling of each
  of my mediums and methods, drawing clenched fisted, wrong handed, without
  looking, using my hand and palms to smear and mix acrylic paints, using
  brushes, scrapers, oil crayons, and pastels in any way that comes to mind.
  I'm always looking for a new technique to inspire me.. painting in many
  reckless layers searching for a meaning in random intentions, then pulling
  out the images i begin to see. This is what I will aim to instill in all
  of you.. the excitement of the unexpected.. creating in ways that don't
  seem logical. This is a key step towards understanding intuition

  If you would like to learn more about my teaching style and my background you can check out the videos below

  Here is a link to a recent feature on my teaching ideas and techniques from Oregon Artbeat

  https://www.opb.org/video/2018/01/24/jesse-reno/

  Materials fee $25 paid directly to instructor at beginning of class includes:

  non toxic acrylic paint primary colors, white and black. black colored pencils as marking tools, and heavy wieght 100lb bristol paper as our surface, so we can roll our pieces up for easy transport home.

  Supplies You Need to Bring to Class in addition to materials provided by instructor:

  - small brush for details
  - 1 inch flat brush
  - 1 2 inch chip brushe
  - fan brush
  - additional brushes are fine, the sizes dont need to be exact, old or worn brushes are also fine. Basically you want a few brushes to experiment with of different sizes and styles.

  
  Oil pastels – I use craypas they are very affordable and have a nice level of oil not to oily not to dry, but any oil pastels will work.
  - 1 blue pastel
  - 1 white pastel
  - 1 red pastel
  - 1 yellow pastel

   

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• Leighanna Light
  9:00 - 4:30
  Sun/Mon/Tue March 15-17
  $555.00

  During this 3-day workshop, I will teach you how to create a gorgeous canvas handmade book with stunning metal transfers, leaf printed, and faux etched metal attached to the pages. You will learn simple bookbinding and cold connection skills and I will share my favorite collage and surface design techniques using gesso, ink & paint to create beautiful textures and surfaces. Your final book will be approximately 7” x 6” with at least 6 metal transfers 20 writing surfaces, and adorned with pockets, tabs, and mini books. I first created this book to honor the important places, people, and memories that have been such an important part of my life and I would love to teach you how to create this lovely keepsake! No experience is necessary, I hope that you will join us

  Materials Fee $30 paid at beginning of class includes:

  glaze, patina, most tools & all hardware, paint & glaze, vintage ephemera, wire, wax, spray fixative, sandpaper, and wax paper

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  A CUP for paint water. PAINT BRUSHES, 3 or 4 different size brushes, from thin to wide and flat. An APRON or SMOCK SCRAP PAPER, Newspaper, an old magazine, copy paper, or junk mail used to catch excess paint and glue. A 12’ RULER, A PENCIL AND AN ERASER, and SCISSORS LIQUIDS WHITE GESSO, at least 4 oz. Utrecht Artists' Acrylic Gesso. Please bring this exact kind. (You will need more to paint your canvas at home, but use any brand.) https://www.dickblick.com/items/utrecht-artists-acrylic-gesso-medium bodied-white-pint/ PVA GLUE, 6 oz. https://www.dickblick.com/items/lineco-polyvinyl-acetate-8-oz/ ACRYLIC PAINT OR INK, 3 or 4 of your favorite colors These are my favorite…https://www.sethapter.com/catalog/my-paint TOOLS A BOOKBINDING AWL https://www.dickblick.com/items/lineco-awl-wood-heavy-duty/ A BONE FOLDER if you have one, if not, the end of a pair of scissors will work. CRAFT BRADS https://www.michaels.com/silver-mini-brads-by-recollections/ 10324077.html SUBSTRATES METAL, BRASS, COPPER & TIN Please bring this exact product and do not bring aluminum or galvanized steel. K&S TIN SHEET METAL, TWO 6 x 12 inch sheets, 29 gauge https://www.dickblick.com/products/k-s-metal-sheets/ 1 BRASS: ONE 6 x 12”, 30 gauge https://www.dickblick.com/products/k-s-metal-sheets/ 1 COPPER ONE 6 x 12”, 26 gauge https://www.dickblick.com/products/k-s-metal-sheets/ UNPRIMED COTTON CANVAS, ROLLED, 10 or 12 oz., 1 yard https://www.dickblick.com/items/blick-unprimed-cotton-canvas-by-the yard-12-oz-48/***You will need to tear this into 2 pieces, 15” x 36” and 15” x 15”. Please cover both sides of each piece with a thin coat of gesso and please have this done and dry before the beginning of class. You will have some canvas left over. 10 PHOTOS AND A THEME FOR YOUR BOOK. Gather 10 of your photos that you would like to transfer onto metal. They should be high in contrast, a variety of sizes 4 x 6 and smaller, and printed on a laser printer on inexpensive plain copy paper. No text. It is very important to use cheap plain copy paper. If you bring it to a copy store to have it printed, bring your own paper. They often print on fancy slick paper that will not work for this process. 6 of these will be used for your metal transfers EPHEMERA paper Paper should be thinner than card stock. Sewing pattern paper, old book pages, old letters, journal pages, cheesecloth, and ledger pages will all work well. https://www.etsy.com/shop/BeachFleaMarket?section_id=8157436 OPTIONAL (I will have several to share, if you don’t want to wait please bring your own) A CRAFT HEAT GUN METAL PUNCH OR CROP-A-DILE, only if you have one, please do not purchase this for class. STENCILS, 2 or 3 of your favorites, I will have plenty to share. https://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/ WAXED LINEN THREAD I will have brown or black for everyone. SARI RIBBON & BEADS for the spine of your book https://www.etsy.com/shop/BeachFleaMarket?section_id=8157436 BLACK INK THAI ULTRALITE GOSSAMER MULBERRY PAPER https://www.dickblick.com/items/black-ink-thai-ultralite-gossamer mulberry-paper-21-x-30-natural-25-gsm/ Not essential, but I love using this paper in this process.

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• Maude May
  9:00 - 4:30
  Sun/Mon/Tue March 15-17
  $555.00

  Sewing Machines willl be provided for your use by Montavilla Sewing Center
  If you live locally, you may bring your own machine.
  Please know how to operate a machine before taking this class.

  Celebrate life’s special moments, be they large or small: people, places, events, pets and more by creating a stitched fabric book. In class we will use photos from your phone (or collections) and print them directly onto cloth. These wonderfully tactile books incorporate scraps of fabric, hand & machine stitching along with images and words. Additionally you will be able to use fabric watercolor pencils to enhance pages, adding depth to your collaged artwork. Not only will you will leave class with newly learned skills (printing, stitching, basic collage techniques) you will also have an album showcasing your unique life. Pages can be added, at any time, to further enhance your story.

  Materials Fee $20 paid directly to the instructor at beginning of class includes:
  Detailed handouts, all pre-treated fabric for ink jet printing, Canon Pixma© printer and ink, computer, fabric scraps, embroidery floss, rotary cutter, cutting mat, needles, pins, threads, interfacing, ironing board, ribbons, pearl cotton, iron, sewing machine and more.

  Supplies Needed to Bring to Class:
  Photos (on phone or printed), cutting mat, rotary cutter, fabric scissors, favorite fabric scraps, notions (buttons or ephemera), sewing machine (if local), any other favorite you need. 

  
   

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Mon March 16

• Seth Apter
  9:00 - 4:30
  Mon March 16
  $185.00

  Using wooden, sewing spools as a base, we will paint, ink, stamp, mark make, stitch, and ultimately wind our way to mixed media mayhem. This workshop will focus on surface design, with an emphasis on creating loosely and without overthinking. We will start by hand-stitching together your choice of paper and fabric to create long strands to work over. Following this, we will apply mixed media techniques to create a unique design, filled edge-to-edge and end-to-end with your favorite colors, personal symbols, and both hand-drawn and stamped marks. We will each complete multiple spools, allowing for many different display options – both free-standing and hung. Spools will be provided but you are asked to bring your own paper, fabric and thread to further personalize your creation.

  Supply Fee $10 Paid to Instructor at Beginning of Class Includes:

  Vintage Spools
  Stencils and background/symbol stamps to share (although feel free to bring in your own as well)
   

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Paper and/or Fabric – any paper 90lbs or less in weight will work. While you can
  bring in pre-painted or scrapbook paper as a base, plain lightweight watercolor
  paper or cardstock will also work. Lightweight fabric that you are willing/able to
  paint/ink over will also work.
  Fiber Strands – you will need several of these as a way to close your wrapping
  around your spools. Options are sari silk ribbon, torn fabric strips, etc.
  Acrylic Paint – just bring a few bottles of your favorite colors
  Dye Ink Pads (Distress are my favorite)
  Scissors to cut paper, fabric and thread
  Ruler to use to tear paper for rough edges
  Needle and thread in your choice of colors
  Favorite Adhesive (for example glue stick, PVA, matte medium, etc.)
  Craft Sponges
  Your favorite mark makers (pens, pencils, markers, crayons, etc.)

     
   

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• Thomas Ashman
  9:00 - 4:30
  Mon March 16
  $185.00

  Join me in bringing the rich cultural traditions of Mexico's Day of the Dead to life through this fun creative experience. Let your imagination run as you breathe new life into a discarded doll, imbuing it with the festive, intricate aesthetic of this beloved holiday. Whether you're an experienced crafter or a beginner, you'll leave with a one-of-a-kind keepsake that captures the whimsical, macabre beauty of Día de los Muertos. This workshop is a unique, hands-on way to explore Mexican heritage and culture, so add some spice to your creativity, honor the dearly departed, and create a stunning, if kinda spooky, art doll that will be the centerpiece of your Day of the Dead celebrations for years to come.

  In this course, students will transform a found thrift store doll into a stunning, darkly themed work of art as they "re-dress" their doll in a customized costume, paint its face with traditional (or not) sugar skull design, and adorn their doll with spooky accessories and a stylish marabou feather wig.

  Materials Fee $30 paid at beginning of class includes:

  wooden base/dowel, fabric dye, wig materials, black and white acrylic paint, craft glue, as well as a pile of various jewelry bits, beads, buttons, charms, wire, fabrics, trims, ribbons and other cool stuff

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  A Note on Student Supply Lists: Please bring your tools and supplies. It is not cool to expect others to share with you. We all have the same obstacles travelling with this stuff. Bring what you need, so everyone gets the most out of their classes!!

  Bare minimum, you will need the following tools and supplies to complete the project. Please bring to class:

  * pen, pencil, scissors, sharpie
  * a variety of very fine tipped paintbrushes
  * one porcelain doll with clothes (approx.18" tall)

  Optional items. Hey, if you have room, please throw it in!

  * trim, ribbon, fabric, beads, charms, buttons, chains, or any other accessories you might have lying around to share and swap with me and the other students
  * fine tipped black and white acrylic paint pens (Posca brand or similar
  * sewing kit

  Questions? Email Thomas at thomasashmanart@yahoo.com

  Website: www.blacksheepartist.com

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• Suzi Blu
  9:00 - 4:30
  Mon March 16
  $185.00

  Step into the dreamworld of portraiture in this immersive, in-person painting workshop where we explore the intersection of intuition, abstraction, and human expression. In this class, you’ll learn to create layered, emotive portraits using a combination of loose abstract techniques, unexpected color palettes, and expressive mark-making.

  Guided through my personal process, you’ll discover how to build up an image in translucent layers—revealing emotion, mystery, and narrative along the way. We’ll play with texture, tone, and the beautiful tension between realism and abstraction. This is a space for experimentation, trust in your own creative voice, and developing work that feels deeply personal and otherworldly.

  What You’ll Learn:

  • Techniques for layering acrylics  to create depth and atmosphere
  • How to abstract facial features while maintaining emotional resonances
  • Tools for working from reference without becoming literal
  • Ways to develop your own intuitive, expressive portrait style

  Whether you’re new to portraiture or looking to expand your existing style, this class will help you loosen up, tune in, and transform your approach to painting faces.

  Material Fee of $10 paid directly to instructor at beginning of class includes:

  Wood substrate. 8x8 or similar
  Tar  gel

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  C

  colored pencils : White and Seashell Pink Prismacolor, plus a medium color.
  alcohol inks - two is enough, make it your favorite colors. Mine are Pink Sherbert and Pool.
  credit card or tool for spreading out the tar gel
  paint brushes
  stencils
  favorite color ink pad
  Tim Holtz tool for stencils or cosmetic sponges
  
  optional:
  matte or get mediummetallic paints
  inks

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• Pam Cooke
  9:00 - 4:30
  Mon March 16
  $185.00

  Learn how to take a lump of polymer clay and sculpt it into a character with its own personality and backstory. The techniques we will employ will be sculpting basic facial features, creating different textures using everyday objects, using paints and dyes to develop brilliant effects, and crafting a one-of-a-kind story for your creation.

   

  Materials Fee $20 paid at beginning of class includes:

  1 lb. white oven-bake polymer clay and
  Supplies available for use by students: acrylic and alcohol inks, stamps and other objects for creating texture, acrylic paints.

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Sculpting tools including silicone-tipped sculpting tools and metal ball styluses in a variety of sizes (example: example sculpting kit)
  Paint brushes in a range of sizes and styles
  Black acrylic paint
  1 roll paper towels
  Water basin for washing brushes
  Stamps, buttons, coins, keys and other objects for creating texture

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• Stephanie Lee
  9:00 - 4:30
  Mon March 16
  $185.00

  Ever wanted a sacred little space for your favorite pebble, odd trinket, or favorite Eurpoean antique market but haven’t been able to find the piece that’s *just right*? In this playful, hands-on workshop, we’ll build small shrines, nichos, and treasure cubbies using simple materials like cardboard, plaster gauze, plaster of Paris. Think of it as creative architecture and interior decorating for your soul… in miniature. Whether you’re honoring a beloved object, a memory, your favorite handmade journal, or that treasure you can’t throw away because it’s definitely important somehow, you’ll create a unique container to hold it. Your nicho can be as wild and ornate as a folk-art altar bursting with color and texture—or sleek, minimal, and modern like a tiny architectural marvel. It’s totally up to you. You can make one or a handful, depending on your flow with the day, or shrines within shrines! And yes, we will be getting our hands and aprons dirty—in the best way. Even if you didn’t love playing in the mud as a kid, the spirit of making mud pies will be alive and well in this workshop as we engage with elemental materials with delight, curiosity, and creating something just because it felt good. That kind of messy, magical play is still in you. This workshop is a chance to rediscover your inner child's joy and sense of wonder—one sweet shrine at a time.

  Materials Fee $ 12 paid at beginning of class includes:
  all materials you’ll need to build a basic shrine and extra supplies provided by instructor.

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Scissors
  Masking tape (A couple of yards wrapped around a pencil should be plenty. I recommend white or cream in color but any inexpensive brand is fine.)
  A few artist brushes including a 1” wide soft, dense brush (not a chip brush).
  Container for water for plaster gauze dipping. (A water cup is too small so something like a tupperware container big enough to hold a sandwich would be ideal.)
  A few small tubes of your favorite colors of paint including a white/offwhite. (acrylic, gouache, or watercolor.
  A rag, paper towels, or wipes if you frequently clean your hands while making art.

  OPTIONAL:
  An apron because this class can get messy!
  Kraft knife WITH cutting mat (please don’t use the knife without a mat). Whichever you prefer to cut cardboard/chipboard with.
  A specific item that you want to make your shrine fit perfectly or the dimensions of that item written down.
  A few pieces of your favorite collage ephemera. Think about images you might like in the back of your shrine or napkins with pretty patterns that you can “wallpaper” your piece with.
  Found knobs, pieces of wood, large buttons, etc that you might want to use as feet, finials, or steeples for your shrine. They can be painted or left as-is. 
  Small scraps of styrofoam to recycle in your art. Think flat pieces that can easily be cut as needed for the shrine.

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• Misty Mawn
  9:00 - 4:30
  Mon March 16
  $185.00

  Let’s spend a day together immersed in the elegance, beauty, and flowing rhythm of Art Nouveau. In this one-day gouache painting workshop, we’ll explore this iconic movement through the lens of design, color, and personal expression—drawing inspiration from artists like Alphonse Mucha, Gustav Klimt, and Aubrey Beardsley.

  I’ll guide you step by step as we work with gouache paints—an ideal medium for capturing the soft, velvety richness and flat decorative qualities of the era. We’ll begin with drawing exercises that focus on the stylized, ornamental design that defines Art Nouveau, and from there, build our own compositions using natural forms like flowers, vines, and the figure.

  This class is open to all experience levels. If you are looking to deepen your design sensibilities, reconnect with the joy of drawing and painting, or simply spend a day surrounded by the romantic, flowing energy of this artistic era, this class is for you. You’ll leave with a finished piece (or two!), some new techniques, and a fresh appreciation for this beautifully expressive style.

  Materials Fee $10 paid at beginning of class includes:
  Journal + Reference Images 

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  - Paints – Gouache - Artist Grade if possible 

  Primary colors: Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Yellow (or similar)

  Titanium White  + Ivory Black 

  Optional: Metallic gold 

  - Watercolor Brushes — Small to medium round brushes (#2–#8)

  One fine detail brush (liner or spotter)

  A small Flat brush 

  - Paper— 2-4 sheets of Hot Press watercolor paper (140 lb / 300 gsm)  9” x 12” OR  11” x 14” 

  - A Palette for Gouache + Container for Water 

  -  Drawing Pencils + an Eraser 

  -  Ruler and compass (for borders and design elements)

  -  Paper towels or a cloth rag

  Optional: Black Micron pen or waterproof fine liner for final details

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• Kathy Murphy
  9:00 - 4:30
  Mon March 16
  $185.00

  For those looking for a little deeper dive into linocut block printing. We will have more time for a more complex image of your choice. We will use a little larger block than in the intro class. We will cover image transfer methods, positive and negative space, safety while carving, and instill confidence in carving. You can bring your own image or choose from images available from the instructor. Then we will print on a variety of papers and cardstocks. You will leave with several prints, cards, and the inspiration to continue on your own. All skill levels are welcome. Warning: Linocut carving can become addictive.

  Materials Fee $30 paid to instructor at beginning of class includes:

  Soft carve substrate, inks, brayers, burnishers, sharpie markers, carving tools, spray bottles, and a variety of handmade papers, and cardstock.

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  an apron, a shop towel or hand towel for wiping hands, favorite lino cutting tools if you own them. Otherwise, the instructor will have loaner tools for use in class and for purchase.

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• Helene Knott
  9:00 - 4:30
  Mon March 16
  $185.00

  Fabric collage is an excellent method of composing stylized birds. There are so many astounding fabric prints that can be fussy cut to create wonderfully realistic birds. In this class, you will choose and fussy-cut botanical and floral prints, arabesques, and textures, to create a sweet little songbird perched on a branch. You will be fusing the collage with a permanent fabric adhesive, so a sewing machine will not be necessary to create your collage bird. After completion, you can frame your bird as art if you wish, or include it in an art journal. Kits of fabrics to choose from will be available, allowing you to fine-tune the colors and textures you want in your bird. Skill level: Confident beginner and up.

  Please be courteous to others by arriving for class with the correct supplies. Contact me at 503-888-9784 or helene.m.knott@gmail.com if you have any questions.

  Materials Fee $54 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Background fabric, a variety of fabrics with suitable prints and textures for your feathered friend, fabric adhesive sheets,  and several bird patterns to choose from.

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Craft Scissors: With sharp blades to cut fine details.

  A craft knife and small cutting mat (optional): In the class, I will show you a marvelous way to create preview planes to choose the best sections of fabric for your bird, this technique is applicable to other future collage projects as well. If you wish to try this method, you will need a craft (X-acto) knife and a small cutting mat to cut detailed templates. Or, you can simply ‘wing it’ and go for a serendipitous design approach.

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Mon AM March 16

• William Reichle
  9:00 - 12:00
  Mon AM March 16
  $125.00

  In this 3 hour class, you will learn how to use the Tiffany method of foiling, gain guided experience with soldering technique, how to frame with lead came, and how to properly clean and polish stained glass. Each student will receive and work with a pre-cut and ground glass kit of the design pictured. All materials are included.

  At the beginning of class, we will cover best safety practices working with stained glass, and briefly cover the tools and materials you will be using before diving in.

   

  Price of Class includes all Materials

   

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Mon Aft March 16

• William Reichle
  1:30 -5:30
  Mon Aft March 16
  $130.00

  In this 4 hour class, you will learn how to use the Tiffany method of foiling, gain guided experience with soldering technique, how to frame with lead came, and how to properly clean and polish stained glass. Each student will receive and work with a pre-cut and ground glass kit of the design pictured. All materials are included.

  At the beginning of class, we will cover best safety practices working with stained glass, and briefly cover the tools and materials you will be using before diving in.

   

  Price of Class includes all Materials

   

   

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Mon Eve March 16

• Stephanie Burton
  6:30 - 9:30
  Mon Eve March 16
  $100.00

  Painting over a magazine image is a great way to practice painting portraits, flower’s or whatever subject matter you choose. I like to select a photo with a lot of contrast, my preference is a close-up of a women’s face.

  Students will learn multiple mixed-media techniques for creating a beautiful background creating layers and depth using collage paper, acrylic paint and stencils. Together we will create our backgrounds from the techniques we just learned. I will be there to walk you through the process step-by-step and I always recommend approaching this process with a playful, non-judgmental and exploratory spirit!

  Once we have our background, it’s time to bring in our focal point.
  I will demonstrate different shading, highlighting, sketching and painting techniques to bring your Image to life. Following the demonstration each participant will begin creating their own Unique Painting.
  At the end of the Workshop, you will walk away with a plethora of surface texture altering and layering & painting techniques as well as up to two 9 x 12 works of art! You can play with these learned techniques at home, even touch up you’re painting at home and soon after practice, you’ll be pleasantly surprised
  of your growth!
  Every student will leave with a finished painting or two.

  Students of every experience level are welcome!
   

  Materials Fee $20 cash paid at beginning of class includes:

  - Acrylic paint
  - Gel Medium
  - Gesso
  - Blending Stump for shading
  - Watercolor paper, cold-pressed 9x12 (two sheets)
  - Palette knife
  **Shared art supplies including: Dylusion & Distressed inks, stencils, rubber stamps, ink blending tools, stabile pencil and magazines & collage paper.

   Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  One small brush, one medium brush, and one large brush
  - Basic art supplies: scissors, small water container, rags & apron.
  - Small package of wipes.
  - Optional: Collage paper if you’d like to use your own.
    I will provide collage paper as well.
  - Optional: Image from a magazine (person, flower, animal etc.)
  I will have magazines as well to choose from!!
  - Palette paper or paper plate for acrylic Paint.
  - Favorite pen for mark making
   

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• MJ Davison
  6:30 - 9:30
  Mon Eve March 16
  $100.00

  Please join MJ Davison as she guides you in creating a personal collage mandala. This combination of medium and format brings forth direct messages from the subconscious mind. Insights and inspirations are held within a circle of creation, expanding safely outward.
  As Carl Jung stated, mandalas are “The eternal mind’s eternal recreation."
  Together, over a three hour session, we’ll contemplate, connect to the subconscious, and build on sure compositional frameworks.
  Each participant will complete a mandala artwork to take home.
  Open to all, no art experience required!  All materials will be supplied.

  Materials Fee $5 paid at beginning of class includes:

  For each participant:

  Substrate ( heavy mixed media paper)
  Newsprint ( for work area & wrapping up artwork)

  Shared among participants:

  Adhesive (archival liquid glue and glue sticks)
  Brushes
  Pencils
  Compasses 
  Set Squares
  Straightedges
  Stencils
  Scissors|
  Cutting blades & board
  Loads of Magazines & Catalogues

  
   

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• Pamela Sue Johnson
  6:30 - 9:30
  Mon Eve March 16
  $100.00

  Many artmakers are intimidated about drawing faces and so avoid exploring the wonderful world of creative expressive characters with interesting faces. 

  In this workshop students will be guided step by step in how to loosely sketch faces and then bring to life with watercolor paint. The emphasis is on creating casual and loose face sketches that are enlivening rather than proportionally perfect.  There will be opportunity to practice and make several artworks on watercolor paper.  ALL SUPPLIES provided for a material fee. 

  No drawing or painting experience needed. This workshop will incorporate a simple introduction to sketching techniques and watercolor painting. 

  Materials Fee $25 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Professional Grade Watercolor Paint
  Round Brush|
  Palette
  Stabilo Pencil 
  Spray Bottle
  Pencil
  Watercolor paper (coldpress)
  Watercup 
  Paper Towels

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Just YOU!

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• Kathy Murphy
  6:30 - 9:30
  Mon Eve March 16
  $100.00

  This is an introduction to block printing on fabric. Using simple designs we will carve our stamps from an easy carve substrate using linocut techniques and tools. Then we will use fabric inks to print on canvas that you may use to create a pillow cover, tote bag, or whatever you can imagine. You will leave with all of your stamps and your printed fabric to take home and create an item of your choice. We will talk about patterns and repeats, along with carving safety to give you the confidence to create a block printed fabric of your own design. Beginner friendly. All skill levels welcome.

  Materials Fee $25 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Canvas fabric, fabric inks, 4”x6” easy carve substrate, sharpie markers, burnishers, brayers

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  apron, notebook if desired

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• Helene Knott
  6:30 - 9:30
  Mon Eve March 16
  $100.00

  Navigating the spectrum can be overwhelming. There are some who have an intuitive grasp on color while others may find themselves baffled when it comes to creating a palette for a project. Some artists might work with colors they like and yet be disappointed with the results. Though an instinctive ability in working with color is helpful, color is basically a science and as such the basic principles of how colors behave and interact in a design, is a skill that can be learned. The study of color is a fascinating journey and this program is intended to teach the relationships between colors and values and help build confidence in selecting and planning colors for your art and design projects. This digital presentation includes some hands-on exercise sheets to allow students to explore the topic further beyond the class. Understanding the predictable behavior of color and value will enable you to approach your projects with confidence and lessen the chance that you will be dissatisfied with a completed project. One method of combining colors covered in the class, is to work from a color wheel, but in addition, you will learn other ways of creating stunning palettes along with a handout with links to some valuable online resources and apps that can be utilized to create color schemes. 

  Please be courteous to others by arriving for class with the correct supplies. Contact me at 503-888-9784 or helene.m.knott@gmail.com if you have any questions.

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  A note book and pen or pencil to take notes.

  Class workbook fee - $5: A workbook (to be completed at home) will be provided that includes a number of assignments and exercises that will be presented in the program.

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Tue March 17

• Thomas Ashman
  9:00 - 4:30
  Tue March 17
  $185.00

  This "heavy-metal" journal is reminiscent of those old time erector sets, and it is as durable as it looks. This thing will be around for years, and after you fill it with original artwork or writing, it is sure to become a fascinating conversation piece and heirloom. You will be building a large (6" x 8" x 2") all-metal journal with copper pipe hanging strap, a.k.a. "plumber's tape" and learning my unique "no-sew" wire binding. The covers, where dozens of holes alternate with altered hardware, create an magnificent effect. Both covers and spine of this book are completely fabricated "from scratch". Once you add some decorative chain and a few well-chosen beads and charms, or even bring a cool found object to attach to the cover, you make this book uniquely your own. Lots of useful techniques including cutting, bending, torching, and otherwise altering metal with chemical patinas and a torch, some basic bookbinding, and hand tool use and safety. This binding, once mastered, can be adapted all sorts of ways to make books in different sizes and other materials.

  Materials Fee $40 paid at beginning of class includes:

  instruction book, copper plumber's tape, copper wire, hardware, chain, beads, bead-pins, patina, and clear coat.

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  A Note on Student Supply Lists: Please bring your tools and supplies. It is not cool to expect others to share with you. We all have the same obstacles when travelling with this stuff. Bring what you will need, so everyone gets the most out of their classes!

  Bare minimum, you will need the following tools and supplies to complete the project. Please bring to class:

  * pen, pencil, scissors, ruler, sharpie, small paintbrushes 
  * 16 pieces of hand torn or deckled heavy, watercolor paper at 7.5" x 11 " (140#  or 90# hot or cold press) Feel free to paint, or otherwise decorate, the paper before you come.
  * tin snips
  * wire cutters
  * round nose pliers
  * chain-nose pliers
  * 5/16" nutdriver or socket wrench
  * #2 Phillips screwdriver

  Optional items: Hey, if you have room, please throw 'em in!

  * Dremel tool - sanding barrels, cut-off wheels, grinding stone
  * torch
  * hammer and bench block
  * found object for cover|* small bolt cutter

  Questions? Email Thomas at thomasashmanart@yahoo.com

  Website: www.blacksheepartist.com

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• Lisa Bebi
  9:00 - 4:30
  Tue March 17
  $185.00

  Create fun masterpieces mashing together bits of collage pieces with painted images of people. This is a great way to bring together an image of grandma piloting a vintage rocket ship, for example. Or an image of dad as half a tree. Don’t worry the ideas come easily because you will be given a packet of mix and match collage images to use in your art. The fun is putting them together.
  You will go home with 5” x 7” and 8" x10" completed works of art on canvas or boards.
  You will be shown samples of what works. Demos on how to create paper, paint in the “paintover” style and, importantly, you will learn how to glue it all down for a professional look.
  No painting experience needed!
    

  Materials Fee $45 paid at beginning of class includes:

  EVERYTHING you will need to take this class: paints, brushes, markers, scissors, glue, etc.. However, if you want to use your own family images, you will need to send the images and words to be printed to Lisa, 1 week before class begins so that she has time to size and copy and bring them to class

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  apron
  gloves

  Optional: Feel free to bring your own brushes if you have favorites

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• William Reichle
  9:00 - 4:30
  Tue March 17
  $185.00

  In this 6 hour class, you will learn how to use the Tiffany method of foiling, gain guided experience with soldering technique, how to frame with lead came, and how to properly clean and polish stained glass. Each student will receive and work with a pre-cut and ground glass kit of the design pictured. All materials are included.

  At the beginning of class, we will cover best safety practices working with stained glass, and briefly cover the tools and materials you will be using before diving in.

   

  Price of Class includes all Materials

   

   

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• Susan Schenk
  9:00 - 4:30
  Tue March 17
  $185.00

  Capture landscapes and architecture using maps and magazine pages to create striking, realistic or imaginary art scenes with or without buildings.  Discover how to use recycled paper as if it is paint to create a unique work of art. Landscapes, houses, barns, grain elevators, bridges, cityscapes…no limit. You will be guided through the technical challenge of making realistic renderings from recycled materials, and produce one or two frame- ready works of art. No drawing skills needed.

  Supplies Needed to bring for Class:

  Inspirational landscape photos or pages from a travel brochure or calendar. For fun, bring an 8 ½ x 11 photocopy of a photo of a house or place with meaning to you
  Scissors that you like
  Optional: a cutting mat and Exacto knife if you have it.
  Old magazines and maps to cut up; paper that you like including maps, sheet music, Gelli papers, scrapbook papers, junk mail

  All materials are provided including

  Additional maps, magazines and images plus everything else you will need.
  Samples

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• Kat Kirby
  9:00 - 4:30
  Tue March 17
  $185.00

  Collage is a wonderful, creative process whose essential ingredient is paper. Using old maps, movie ticket stubs, stamps, tissue paper, vintage photographs, sheet music and more, the collage artist enjoys a  freedom of materials that is unique in the art world. 

  Exploring papers, adhesives, paints, stencils, stamps and more, we will learn about and play with a variety of collage techniques in this workshop. The piece you will create is known as a “Masterboard” which can be cut into tags, cards, bookmarks, etc. Or you may want to keep it as is to frame and hang! 

  My goal is for you to develop a good basis of  understanding and be able to pursue and express your creative voice through collage. 

  (And HAVE FUN!!) 

  You will learn about: 

  Torn papers 
  #underpants 
  Texture 
  Adhesives 
  Choosing color schemes 
  Using words and images 
  Stamps and stencils 
  Exploring acrylic and fluid acrylic paints 
  Creating tags, cards, journal inserts 

  Materials Fee $10 paid at beginning of class includes:

  • Fluid Acrylic Paints in a variety of colors 
  • Glue Stick
  • Your choice of a carefully curated collection of papers from my stash

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  • Papers such as colored and patterned tissue papers, dress patterns,  handmade papers, black and white images, text, sheet music, Gelli printed  papers, other ephemera 

  • Acrylic paints- 2 or 3 colors of your choice, any brand 
  • Paint brush 
  • Scissors 
  • Matte Medium or Mod Podge 
  • Black ink stamp pad 
  • Stamps, including alphabet and number stamps if desired 
  • Old credit card or gift card for spreading paint
  • 1 large sheet of Watercolor or Mixed Media Paper to use as your base.

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• Stephanie Lee
  9:00 - 4:30
  Tue March 17
  $185.00

  Sometimes telling the whole story isn’t necessary—in fact, what we leave out can be just as powerful. A glimpse, a fragment, an echo of what was can spark the imagination in surprising ways. We’ll start by layering a creamy texture medium we’ll make ourselves in the classroom and apply it to surfaces that can be displayed as is or adapted to be incorporated into other forms (think assemblage, book making, collage…) We can think of this phase as building the walls of a story that hasn’t been told yet. Then comes the next chapter in the story-telling: transferring our favorite images onto those textured surfaces resulting in intriguing, imperfect, ethereal images. Faces might blur, places might fade, and unexpected details will appear—echos from a memory real or imagined. It’s less about perfection and more about discovering what shows up when you let the materials lead. We’ll finish each piece with intuitive hand stitching, letting thread become another layer of meaning—connecting, mending, or simply adding rhythm. This is a space to experiment, get a little messy, and discover surprising beauty in imperfection. No perfection or precision required—just curiosity, a few images, and a willingness to follow where the materials lead.

  Materials Fee $5 paid at beginning of class includes:

  encaustic medium and extra supplies provided by instructo

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  3-5 pieces of heavy weight fabric in whatever size you want to work on. Anywhere from 4x6” to 8x10” will work great! This fabric could be ticking, raw canvas, or a scrap of your grandad’s blue jeans. Ideally you want something heavier than quilting fabric or muslin. (I will have some extra on hand.)

  5-10 various photo copies of images you like. THESE CANNOT BE INKJET/HOME PRINTED copies. Take them to your local library or copy shop and get laser or toner copies. They can be black and white or color copies. (I like the black and white for this project.) If you are making black and white copies of color photos, I recommend you increase the contrast of the photos so there is more BLACK and WHITE and as little gray as possible.) These copies can be on regular, inexpensive copy paper. Cardstock or heavy paper isn’t necessary or helpful.

  A few artist brushes including a 1” wide soft, dense brush (not a chip brush).

  Small, offset spatula or palette knife
  A few small tubes of your favorite colors of paint (acrylic, gouache, or watercolor. Whichever you like most.)
  2-3 skeins of embroidery floss in colors that excite you. (I’ll have some extra on hand for sharing.)
  Scissors
  A small tub of gel medium or glue (I like Liquitex Matte Gel or Golden Soft Gel. About 8 oz. should be plenty. I prefer a matte finish but if you already have something with more sheen on hand, that will work fine.)
  Acrylic paints in your favorite colors as well as an opaque white. 
  
  OPTIONAL: An apron because this class can get messy!
  3-5 pieces of heavy watercolor paper (#140 lb is great) to use as an alternative to the heavy fabric or to experiment with different surfaces.
  
  Any other materials you love using to add details or personal marks to your work: paint pens, metal leaf, clay working tools for scratching, etc. NOT required but can be fun. I will have extras to share.
  
  Images printed on artist tissue or other transparent paper

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• Rio Wrenn
  9:00 - 4:30
  Tue March 17
  $185.00

  This workshop will explore the chemistry of iron and tannin as a color and mordant that can be used for dye, ink, and mark making. Rio will create dye baths of local harvested tannin based plants and ferrous sulfate. We will also play with rusty bits to make prints. These basic ingredients will create all kinds of magic on cotton, silk, and paper samples. Through this process participants will learn and experiment with pattern and making marks. Each will work on a final project to choose between a silk scarf or cotton tote bag.

  Materials Fee $20 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Samples fabrics of silk and cotton (approx 6 pieces), harvested tannin dye and other dye materials, 2 page handout, cold press watercolor paper samples (2 ), 49x8" silk scarf or 13" cotton tote as final project.
  This fee is per student.

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Apron, notebook, pen, towel, baggie to take home damp things

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• Kathy Murphy
  9:00 - 4:30
  Tue March 17
  $185.00

  Explore human proportions by using wire armatures that we will pose and attach to a wooden block, before building the muscle mass using foil, tape, and air dry clay.  We will have time to add some details to the figures with a longer working time that will allow you to continue to add details even once you are home. We will use a specific method of human proportion to keep our figures in scale, using the easiest method I have found for beginning any type of 3-D figure study.  You will gain confidence to sculpt a human form in almost any pose you can imagine, while keeping in scale and proportion. Sculptures can be sealed or painted once the clay is completely dry. Beginner friendly. All skill levels welcome.

  Materials Fee $25 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Armature wire, air dry clay, wooden block, foil, tape, sharpie markers, sculpting tools, pliers, and wire cutters.

   

   

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Tue Eve March 17

• Michelle Armstrong
  6:30 - 9:30
  Tue Eve March 17
  $100.00

  Learn a variety of techniques for experimenting with alcohol inks including gravity, painting with a brush, spraying, moving air, using glass or tile. We will create a few different artworks as we play with different color schemes. Variety of alcohol inks, isopropyl alcohol, paint brushes, yupo paper, ceramic tiles, clear spray gloss sealer, gloves, alcohol based markers, heat gun, tablecloth, straws, spray bottles

  Materials Fee $ 25 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Variety of alcohol inks, isopropyl alcohol, paint brushes, yupo paper, ceramic tiles, clear spray gloss sealer, gloves, alcohol based markers, heat gun, tablecloth, straws, spray bottles

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

                        

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• Kat Kirby
  6:30 - 9:30
  Tue Eve March 17
  $100.00

  You’ve probably heard the term “mark making” and maybe you’ve even made some marks. Or wondered what it meant.

  Mark making describes the way we can produce different lines, dots, marks, patterns and textures on any surface. Mark making can be creative and experimental, as it can be done with lots of different materials and tools.

  In this workshop we will be working with a variety of mixed media to create patterns and textures on paper. Materials and supplies such as pencil, pens, brush, paints, gesso, and more will be used.

  Some found objects such as twigs, feathers, and shells can also produce wonderful results.

  Materials Fee $10 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Use of supplies that I will bring with me
  One of my favorite mark making tools
  Some papers for inspiration
  A variety of paints and pens to use

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Pens|
  Brushes
  Pencils
  Crayon
  Paints
  Papers, including packing papers, Trader Joe’s bags, handmade papers, watercolor paper, mixed media paper.

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• Micah Goguen
  6:30 - 9:30
  Tue Eve March 17
  $100.00

  Are you interested in portraiture but feeling intimidated? This is a great class to explore your creative abilities using layering techniques and mixed media application. Particpants will use the image of their choice printed full sheet on copy paper. You can email the image of your choice to micahgoguenart@gmail.com and Micah will print a simplified copy prior to the workshop. We will outline the image on Grafix Duralar Film which acts as a transparency, so no drawing skills are necessary. The student will use Marabu sketch markers to colorize and create stunning visual effects. The Instructor will guide the students to use acrylics to block in and layer image after using the sketch markers. Students may opt to select no image and pursue the process as an abstract. Each student will take home a set of Marabu markers and a completed project. You can get a better idea of what this class entails by viewing the link here 

  Materials Fee $15 cash  paid at beginning of class includes:

  • Grafix Duralar
  • 6 pk of Marabu Sketch Markers
  • GOLDEN Fluid Acrylics
  • GOLDEN Metallic paints
  • Brushes (to use)
  • Paint palettes
  • Water cups
  • Altered Image (copy sent by participant)
   

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  • Paper Towels
  • Willingness
  • Enthusiasm
  
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Tue/Wed March 17-18

• Seth Apter
  9:00 - 4:30
  Tue/Wed March 17-18
  $365.00

  Within the Layers is a two-day class focused on surface design and mixed media layering. Our time will be spent learning and using techniques related to collaging with paper and fabric, inking, painting, stamping, mark making, hand stitching, and book binding. We begin by building our surfaces with layers of collage, paint, and ink. Next step will be to add our own unique touch with mark making and stitching. In the end, this all comes together as we bind our papers into small booklets that hold and tell our stories. It will be a day packed with creativity, inspiration, and community. You will leave with 1 or more booklets that express your personal artist voice within the layers.

  My demo books will be sized at approximately 3.75 x 4.5 inches but yours can be any dimensions of your choosing. Consider your preferred size in advance as you collect your supplies for the workshop. Also please note that many of these supplies can be purchased at the shop on class day.
   

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Gel plate and brayer
  Paint brushes (for painting and gluing)
  Water container and paint palette
  Acrylic paint
  Dye Ink Spray
  Adhesive for collage (matte medium and/or glue stick)
  Ink pads
  Stamps
  Scissors
  Ruler for tearing
  Mark makers (such as pencils, gel pens, markers, wax pastel crayons, etc.)
  Paper. Bring an assortment of all types of paper that can be used for both pages and collage
  details. Anything goes including your choice of a combination of watercolor paper, book
  pages, ephemera, decorated paper, deli paper, tissue, handmade paper, cardstock, etc.
  Fabric. Bring an assortment of small fabric scraps that can be used for both pages and
  collage details.
  Needles and thread. Consider both wax linen thread and traditional sewing thread.

   
   

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• Kate Thompson
  9:00 - 4:30
  Tue/Wed March 17-18
  $365.00

  In this class we will create these unique pouches inspired by the Talisman pouches I bought in Morocco. They can be adorned as a neck piece or wall hanging. They include a special pouch we will make to put those special treasures.
  I will show you how to construct the bag like the original. I will also show you how to sculpt a mini mask using paper clay. Other techniques to adorn the pouches will be demonstrated:
  Embroidery, painting, distressing the fabric to age it, applying dark wax to the fabric to look like old, distressed leather.
   

  Materials Fee $5 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Sandpaper
  Leather laces
  Tape measure
  Waxed linen and needle
  Circle template for eyes
   

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Silicone brush
  https://www.amazon.com/Clatoon-Silicone-Sculpting-Handicraft-Sculpture/dp/B09F9K974Y/ref=asc_df_B09F9K974Y/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693677435017&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6296216587370480939&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9194538&hvtargid=pla-1884835863766&psc=1&mcid=29cff444536b39e3946f90e6142d04b9

  Scissors
  Exact knife
  Owl
  Acrylics ( red, yellow, blue and white)
  Utility brush
   2 yards of medium weight muslin or other type of plain fabric
  Spatula for wax
  4 oz cold wax
  Glue or glue stick
  Embroidery thread and needle
  Matte medium
  Paper clay-4 oz
  Clay roller
   

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• Laura Denison
  9:00 - 4:30
  Tue/Wed March 17-18
  $365.00

  We will be creating a very unique book using wet felting to create our pages. Wool roving can be combined and mixed much like paint. We will then use needle felting and stitching to add details. Pages are then assembled into a soft book with a unique binding. Each page will be expressive of your own unique color palette and style. Everyone will have a book that is uniquely their own.

  Please note: Wet felting can be quite physical. Students should be able to stand for periods of time (15-20 minutes at a stretch) and have hand strength to roll wrapped felt on a table

  Materials Fee $75 paid at beginning of class includes:
  Kit includes most of what you need to make a book:

  Wool roving in a variety of solid and hand dyed colors

  Wet Felting Pack (foam noodle, bubble wrap, netting, olive soap, etc)

  Needle Felting Pack (foam pad, felting needles)

  Heavy weight thread for book assembly

  Embroidery floss to share

   

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Basic Supplies:

  Notebook for notes

  Pencil for marking

  Scissors for fabric and paper

  Thimble and thread snips, if you use them

  Seam ripper

  Favorite white glue or glue stick

  Sewing pins

  Hand sewing needles in multiple sizes and neutral thread

  Additional Supplies

  2-3 bath size towels and 2-3 hand size towels

  Container for water at least 6” diameter

  Optional wire dog brush or wool

  Optional wet felting water sprinkler

  Optional:  Yarn or fibers to add to your project. Unique yarns can be fun! (For wet felting, fibers need to be wool that is not super wash)

  Optional:  Wool roving in favorite colors to add to what is included in kits.

   

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• Misty Mawn
  9:00 - 4:30
  Tue/Wed March 17-18
  $370.00

  A Two-Day Workshop in Watercolor & Gouache

  In this two-day workshop, we’ll step into our own inner worlds, where dreams, memory, and imagination live, and take what we find to create colorful, symbolic works of art. Dream in Color is an invitation to explore your night mind: the place of dreams, the mysterious and layered world just beneath waking thought, where imagery awaits. 

  Using watercolor and the velvety opacity of gouache, we’ll experiment with techniques that allow for both control and surrender. We’ll focus on color, line, design, and symbology as we build compositions that evoke mood, story, and emotional resonance.

  Throughout the weekend, you’ll be guided through a series of prompts, visual meditations, and demonstrations. We’ll take time to draw, paint, and reflect, connecting with our own personal symbols, archetypal imagery, and intuitive mark-making. There will be space for both guided exploration and self-directed studio time, allowing each participant to follow their own thread of inspiration.

  This workshop is open to all levels, whether you’re a seasoned painter or just beginning to explore creative expression. By the end of our time together, you’ll have several finished pieces, a deeper connection to your creative intuition, and a growing visual vocabulary to help express what lives within your inner world. 

  Materials Fee $20 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Journal + Reference Images + other materials 

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  - Paints – Watercolors and/or Gouache - Artist Grade if possible 

  Primary colors: Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Yellow (or similar) and any other colors you’d like for your palette  plus Titanium White  + Ivory Black 

  - Watercolor Brushes — Small to medium round brushes (#2–#8)

  One fine detail brush (liner or spotter)

  A small Flat brush 

  - Paper— 3-6 sheets of Hot Press watercolor paper (depending on how quickly you work)  (140 lb / 300 gsm)  9” x 12” OR  11” x 14” 

  - A Palette for paint+ Container for Water 

  -  Drawing Pencils + an Eraser 

  -  Ruler and compass (for borders and design elements)

  -  Paper towels or a cloth rag

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• Jacqueline Newbold
  9:00 - 4:30
  Tue/Wed March 17-18
  $385.00

  Have you ever wanted to paint with watercolors but were unsure how to get started? In this 2-day workshop, you will learn about the best watercolor supplies, how to apply paint to paper, different brush strokes, color mixing, and various watercolor techniques to create depth, colorful shadows, texture, and edge control.  You will learn my top 10 secrets for watercolor success, including how to keep your colors fresh and lively, understand the importance of shape building, and make correct color choices.  We will practice our newly acquired skills by painting some small paintings.  All your painted pages can be bound into your very own artist’s journal for future reference.  The watercolor paints, paper, and brushes I provide for your use are the best quality and are not student grade!  You deserve to play with the best!  No experience is necessary - just a desire to try new things and to have fun!

  Materials Fee $35 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Watercolor paints
  Arches watercolor paper
  Watercolor brushes
  Stencils
  Acrylic paint
  Texture materials
  Liquid Latex

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Drawing pencil and kneaded eraser
  Permanent black ink pen
  Water container
  Small cotton cloth or washcloth
  Small spray bottle

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Wed March 18

• Michelle Armstrong
  9:00 - 4:30
  Wed March 18
  $185.00

  Create a work of art using strips of paper or cardstock on a canvas. Paperquilling can trace its origins back hundreds of years to the 15th century. It has become very popular again in the last 5 years. In this class, you will learn how to make basic paperquilling shapes, how contemporary artists are using the medium to create works of art, and you will create your own canvas using paperquilling and paper on edge techniques. Open to all skill levels. No prior paperquilling experience necessary. 

  
  Materials Fee $25 paid at beginning of class includes:

  1 slotted quilling tool, clear glue, 1 package of paper strips in multiple colors, acrylic paint, brushes, canvas

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

   

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• Thomas Ashman
  9:00 - 4:30
  Wed March 18
  $185.00

  Of all the characters in The Wizard of Oz, Tin Man was always my favorite with his witch-hardened exterior so tragically emptied of his loving heart. Our attempt to represent this beloved character starts with a porcelain doll head and hands (your choice), then moves through a few handy doll construction techniques. Sprinkle in some fun tips for uniting very different materials into a uniform piece and add some painting processes that are almost alchemy, and you'll leave with a beautiful and well-built art doll honoring the tin man in all of us. Instruction includes altering the doll head with paints, two-part resin clay, metallic surfacing agents, and torching techniques. Then, construction of the “tin” parts of his body with copper sheet metal and copper pipe, then "weathering" him with chemical patinas and fire! As we travel our own "yellow brick road", we'll also try out some basic sheet metal fabrication techniques like rolling, punching, cutting, drilling, sanding, grinding, cold-connecting, and altering metal Black Sheep style! Hang on to your ruby slippers, Dorothy... we're definitely not in Kansas anymore!

  Materials Fee $45 paid at beginning of class includes:

  wooden base, brass & copper sheet metal, all the needed hardware, chains, metallic surfacing paints, patinas, copper wire, two-part resin clay, copper pipe, and a tin heart (of course).

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  A Note on Student Supply Lists: Please bring your tools and supplies. It is not cool to expect others to share with you. We all have the same obstacles travelling with this stuff. Bring what you need, so everyone gets the most out of their classes!

  Bare minimum, you will need the following tools and supplies to complete the project. Please bring to class:

  * pen, pencil, scissors, ruler, sharpie, small paintbrushes
  * porcelain doll head and hands... NO PLASTIC!
  * tin snips or shop shears
  * wire cutters
  * needle nose pliers
  * Phillip's #2 screwdriver

  Optional items. Hey, if you have room, please throw it in!

  * small power drill or hand drill, 1/8" bit
  * Dremel tool - sanding barrels, cut-off wheels, grinding stone
  * torch|
  * clay sculpting tools
  * hammer and bench block
  * 5/16" nut driver or wrench
  * pipe cutter or hacksaw

  Questions? Email Thomas at thomasashmanart@yahoo.com

  Website: www.blacksheepartist.com

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• Lisa Bebi
  9:00 - 4:30
  Wed March 18
  $185.00

  Painting using imagery in our art making is such a fun way to tell a visual story. We use photocopies as the underlying image and build from there. This is a way of creating expressive and fun art that can stand up to any other form of art.

  In this workshop, learn how to paint over a photocopy and how to properly adhere paper seamlessly to a substrate—without bubbles or creases.

  Students will walk away with at least one small painting and an understanding of this fun process—not to mention, these make great gifts!

  • All skill levels welcome

  Materials Fee $65 paid at beginning of class includes:

  • boards and canvases, mounting gel, markers, paints, brushes
  • stash of images OR bring your own b&w photocopy images to paint, OR send your jpegs to Lisa to prepare (no later than 1 week prior to class) to use your personal images.
  • a Copic skin tone permanent marker
  • burnishing

  Instructor will be providing images, matte medium, stamps, stencils, additional COPIC marker colors, and fun collage elements to use.

   

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  apron

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• William Reichle
  9:00 -3: 30
  Wed March 18
  $135.00

  In this class, you will learn how to use the Tiffany method of foiling, gain guided experience with soldering technique, how to frame with lead came, and how to properly clean and polish stained glass. Each student will receive and work with a pre-cut and ground glass kit of the design pictured. All materials are included.

  At the beginning of class, we will cover best safety practices working with stained glass, and briefly cover the tools and materials you will be using before diving in.

  Price of Class includes all Materials

   

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• Andrea Chebeleu
  9:00 - 4:30
  Wed March 18
  $185.00

  Does a large, blank canvas leave you feeling intimidated or stuck? In this immersive, full-day workshop, we’ll shift that fear into creative flow through a playful, process-driven approach to painting BIG—both on paper and on primed canvas.

  Morning Session: Big Play on Paper

  We’ll begin by working in rotation on two full-size (parent sheet) pieces of paper using a wide range of mixed media: watercolors, inks, water-soluble crayons, and mark-making tools. We’ll build expressive layers using both spontaneous marks and intentional shapes, incorporating painted collage elements and ephemera as we go. You'll leave this session with two richly layered pieces—perfect as-is, or ready to tear down into art journal pages, cards, or collage fodder.

  Afternoon Session: Fearless Canvas Exploration

  In the second half of our day, we’ll move to working on a large (approx. 30" x 30") primed canvas. Through guided prompts and demoed techniques, I’ll show you how to approach a big, blank space with curiosity instead of fear. We’ll layer intuitively with acrylics, gestural marks, stencils, and mixed media ephemera to create an abstract expression uniquely your own. Your finished canvas can be framed, stitched, reworked, or displayed just as it is.

  This is a joyful, low-pressure workshop that celebrates exploration and encourages you to trust your creative instincts. The focus is on process over product, making space for personal expression and playful discovery.

  Materials Fee $25 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Primed Canvas and parent sheets of Watercolor Paper, Custom designed stencil, collage ephemera packet

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  5 acrylic paint colors plus black and white, favorite color in acrylic ink or high flow acrylic, chosen mark making tools, variety of brushes, water spray bottle, water container, water soluble crayons (caran d ache Neocolor 2, Stabilo Woody or similar), 2-3 oil pastels (cheap ones are fine!)  Matte Medium

   

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• Kat Kirby
  9:00 - 4:30
  Wed March 18
  $185.00

  Let’s create new journals from old books! (Or even new books). 
  Using a hard-covered book, you will learn how to successfully deconstruct it by removing the text block. 
  We will then reinforce the spine and create signatures (groups of papers to form the pages) using a variety of papers. 
  Once that’s finished, then it’s time to decide how you want to organize your pages, and we will talk about the various options. 
  Using bookbinding tools (provided in your kit), I will show you how to stitch in the signatures, and create the inside covers. 
   

  Materials Fee $30 paid at beginning of class includes:

  •    Papers papers and more papers, such as: 
  •    Mixed media paper, Watercolor paper, Copy 
  •    paper, Lined paper, Grid paper, Vintage sheet music, Book pages, Yearbooks, Maps, Postcards, Paper napkins, Sewing patterns. 
  •    A Bookbinding kit which contains everything you need for this project, including waxed
  linen thread, needles, bone folders, clips . 

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  •    A hard-covered book, ideally about 5” x 8” or thereabouts, with a spine no wider than 1.5”. Scissors 
  •    Exacto knife 
  •    Self-healing mat 
  •    Papers of all kinds 
  •    Pencil and ruler 

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• Helene Knott
  9:00 - 4:30
  Wed March 18
  $185.00

  This is a blending of cultural needlework techniques – little bit of Sashiko, and a little bit of Boro. In this class, students will start by stitching some small Japanese Komon motifs of their choice with Sashiko from a design sheet provided, and then collage them as patches with other fabrics into a hand stitched Boro sampler.  The students will choose the fabrics they wish to use from a selection of unusual and exotic textiles in the instructor’s collection and then choose their preference of Sashiko thread to carry out the stitching. Skill level: Confident beginners and up.

  Please be courteous to others by arriving for class with the correct supplies. Contact me at 503-888-9784 or helene.m.knott@gmail.com if you have any questions.

  Materials Fee $ 30 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Background fabric panel, backing fabric, a variety of fabrics for the Sashiko and Boro patches, Sashiko thread, needles, use of instructor’s marking tools and templates, and a design sheet of Komon patterns.

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Craft Scissors: With sharp blades.

  Sewing pins

  A thimble (if you prefer to use one).

  A small portable light table (if you have one – I will have a couple for students to share).

  A portable light and magnifier (if you have one and it helps you see better for precise stitching.

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Wed Eve March 18

• Stephanie Burton
  6:30 - 9:30
  Wed Eve March 18
  $100.00

  This workshop is such a creative and freeing experience! I will start out demonstrating how to add decorative and vintage collage paper as well as magazine images to create our initial background. From there we will add more layers of color by applying acrylic paint and then move on to using stamps and stencils using Acrylic & Distressed Oxides. You will be introduced to a plethora of supplies and techniques! I will walk you through the entire process.

  Next, we will bring in our focal point. I will demonstrate drawing and stamping on tissue paper to create a transparent layer that you can place over your background creating a sense of depth to your collage painting. There will be a generous collection of magazines, vintage & collage papers to choose from as your focal point as well!

  Everyone will leave with a finish Collage Painting.

  Students of every experience level are welcome!

   Materials Fee $20 cash  paid at beginning of class includes:

  - Acrylic Paint
  - Gel Medium
  - Gesso
  - Watercolor paper, cold-pressed 9x12 (two sheets)
  - Palette knife
  - Tissue paper
  **Shared art supplies including: Dylusion & Distressed inks, stencils, rubber stamps, ink blending tools, stabilo pencil and magazines.

   

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  - One medium brush, one large brush
  - Copic Gasenfude Brush Tip Pen
  - Basic art supplies: scissors, small water container, rags & apron.
  - Small package of wipes.
  - Palette paper or paper plate for acrylic Paint.
  - Optional: Images from a magazine (person, flower, animal etc.)
  I will have magazines as well to choose from!!
  - Favorite pen for mark making (black, white or both).

   

   

  
   

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• Andrea Chebeleu
  6:30 - 9:30
  Wed Eve March 18
  $100.00

  Let loose and let it flow—this joyful evening session invites you to explore watercolor in its most playful and intuitive form. No rules, no pressure, and definitely no need to “draw something real.” This is abstract mark making at its most meditative.

  We’ll begin by creating layered watercolor backgrounds using vibrant pigments, loose washes, and spontaneous marks. You'll experiment with wet-into-wet techniques, resist effects, and gestural doodles that let the watercolor speak for itself. Think of it as doodling meets daydreaming, where the process is the product.

  Once your pages are dry, we’ll fold, snip, and glue them into charming mini books—each one a little world of color and expression. These handmade books are perfect homes for your hand lettering, sketching, poetry, collaging, or future doodles. 

  This workshop is perfect for all levels, especially those who want to loosen up and fall back in love with the beauty of watercolor. You’ll leave with a uniquely yours mini art book and a new appreciation for intuitive play with paint.

  Materials Fee $10 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Book cover kit, watercolor paper, printed template

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Your personal watercolor set and mixing palette (instructor will have extras)
  scissors, bone folder, glue stick, (optional) dryer for speeding up dry time
  #6 round watercolor brush plus something smaller and something larger (ie. #2 and #12)
  Fine tipped permanent black pen

   

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• Pamela Sue Johnson
  6:30 - 9:30
  Wed Eve March 18
  $100.00

  Crows are known as symbols as messengers bringing news between the worlds. They are considered good luck in many cultures. In this workshop, you will create a crow painting on a 9x12 canvas panel after a short time of practice on paper. No drawing experience or skill needed. I have tricks to show you how to set down the lines for a crow painting you will enjoy bringing to life. The use of acrylic paints with acrylic inks means you will make an expressive artwork that is lively and evocative as well as enjoyable to create. 

  ALL SUPPLIES included in this workshop. You just bring you.

  Materials Fee $25 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Canvas panel
  Practice paper
  Round Brush
  Pencil
  Spray Bottle
  Paper Towels
  Water Cup
  Acrylic paint, stabilo pencil, gel pens, mixed-media supplies (shared)

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Just YOU!

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• Helene Knott
  6:30 - 9:30
  Wed Eve March 18
  $100.00

  A sampling of basic hand embroidery stitches grace an appliqued felt Persian Pickle (otherwise known as Paisley). The symbolism of the paisley motif is vague though thought to be a stylized Cypress tree, originating from ancient Persia from where it spread to other cultures. As a design, Paisley motifs are usually heavily ornamented. In this class, you will make an appliqued felt or wool Paisley and adorn it with hand embroidery stitches in an improvisational approach. The individual stitches are simple, but collectively, they will create an exotic masterpiece. You will only have time to make one Pickle motif in class but can add more of them to your project for a sampler of stitchery afterwards. Kits will be available. Skill Level: confident beginner and up. Note: This project is all handwork, no sewing machine required.

  Please be courteous to others by arriving for class with the correct supplies. Contact me at 503-888-9784 or helene.m.knott@gmail.com if you have any questions.

  Materials Fee $15 paid at beginning of class includes:

  a base of felt, pieces of felt or wool for the motifs, an embroidery needle,  a selection of embroidery thread, and use of the instructor’s marking tools.

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Small craft scissors

  Thread snips

  A portable work light and/or magnifier (optional): Some of the classrooms don’t have the best lighting, it would be a good idea to have a personal light source like an Ott® or craft light and a project magnifier if needed for detailed work.

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• Micah Goguen
  6:30 - 9:30
  Wed Eve March 18
  $100.00

  Get an amazing result regardless of your skill level with this gel plate mono print workshop. The clear gel plate acts as a transparency over the image allowing you to extract the subject using rich layers of color. You will learn the process and color application in an encouraging atmosphere while being introduced to new products and techniques. We will be using landscapes as references. Students will walk away with a completed project. All skill levels welcomed. We will be using Gel Press gel plates, Ampersand Claybord panels and GOLDEN OPEN acrylics. We will provide 2 choices for you to use as a reference. You can choose the one image that resonates most. Email micahgoguenart@gmail.com with questions or concerns

  Materials Fee $25 paid at beginning of class includes:

  (to keep)
  • 8 x 10 Ampersand Gessobord
  https://www.jerrysartarama.com/ampersand-claybord-panels
  • Gel Press texture comb
  • A color copy of the reference image
  • Newsprint

  (to use)
  • 8 x 10 GelPress gel plate
  https://www.jerrysartarama.com/gel-press-printing-plates
  • GOLDEN OPEN acrylics in your favorite primary colors plus black (I like using Benzimidazolone Yellow, Quinacridone Magenta, Manganese Blue and Bone Black
  https://www.jerrysartarama.com/golden-open-acrylics
  • A 6” brayer
  • Paint brushes https://www.jerrysartarama.com/silver-brush-silverwhite-short-handled-brushes
  • Black and white paint pens
  *note-
  (the gel plate, OPEN acrylics and brushes are provided but not yours to keep.)
   

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  apron 

   

  
  
   

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Wed/Wed Eve March 18

• Erin Keck
  9:00 - 4:30 & 6:30 -9:30
  Wed/Wed Eve March 18
  $285.00

  Are you a fan of Steampunk?  Do you want to create a BIG, Beautiful work of art that will also be able to hold all of your creative dreams? Then you do not want to miss this workshop. Choose from a large assortment of supplied Steampunk Motifs to design and create your personalized journal. You will discover techniques to create a worn and aged patina effect on a wooden surface. Deco Art will be supplying everything to achieve our cool old rusty effects. We will also cover layering and building dimension. Leave this class with a finished large 8” X 10” Journal, plus a wealth of knowledge to use in your future creations.

  In the morning will be creating the journal. During the evening session we will work on creating unique Steampunky pages for the journal.

  Materials Fee $40 paid at beginning of class includes:

  As in all of my classes, ALL SUPPLIES ARE PROVIDED

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Just bring an apron because creative fun can be messy!

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Wed/Thur March 18-19

• Leighanna Light
  9:00 - 4:30
  Wed/Thur March 18-19
  $370.00

  In this basic assemblage workshop, you will learn how to create an eclectic, free standing shrine and a small book, starting with only two pieces of wood, canvas, and a few of your favorite treasures. While learning to unify newly created metal pieces and old found objects, we will work to create a gallery-quality unique, and personal shrine. Consider enshrining a favorite deity or ancestor, commemorating an important trip or event in your life, or perhaps allowing the materials to inspire your creativity. You will learn the nuts & bolts of assemblage, composition, cold connecting, and how to unite found objects to create a cohesive piece of art. I will share with you my favorite techniques for altering metal surfaces, including leaf printing, transfers & faux etching. Finally, I will teach you how to make beautiful clay faces, and how to make a mold of just about anything. We will drill, sand, transfer, print, paint, sculpt, problem solve, punch & distress...but most importantly, we will have a blast! Build a new home for your found treasures and join us for a fun day of constructing these awesome, one-of-a-kind assemblages! No experience is necessary

  Materials Fee $45 paid at beginning of class includes:

  1 hand-made free-standing shrine, approximately 6” high with a 4-inch base, glaze, patina, most tools & all hardware, paint & glaze, substrate for book & ephemera,

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  A CUP for paint water. PAINT BRUSHES, 3 or 4 different size brushes, from thin to wide and flat. An APRON or SMOCK LIQUIDS PVA glue, at least 4 oz. https://www.dickblick.com/items/lineco-polyvinyl-acetate-8-oz/ SUBSTRATES METAL, BRASS, COPPER & TIN Please bring this exact product and do not bring aluminum or galvanized steel. K&S TIN SHEET METAL, TWO 6 x 12 inch sheets, 29 gauge https://www.dickblick.com/products/k-s-metal-sheets/ 1 BRASS: ONE 6 x 12”, 30 gauge https://www.dickblick.com/products/k-s-metal-sheets/ 1 COPPER ONE 6 x 12”, 26 gauge https://www.dickblick.com/products/k-s-metal-sheets/ TOOLS-PHILLIPS HEAD SCREWDRIVERS PH1 & PH2-DRILL BITS, 1.5 mm https://www.amazon.com/Micro-Twist-Drill-Speed-Plastic/dp/B08HKTX59R?th=1 2-4 of your FAVORITE PHOTOS, These will be used to transfer onto metal. They must be high contrast images, black and white or color, printed on a laser copier on cheap copy paper, approximately 5 x 3”. Please select high-contrast images with a large focal point. No text unless you know how to reverse it. FOUND OBJECTS To add to your shrine, just a few of your favorite special pieces. Please stay away from glass, stone, ceramic, or anything else that may be difficult to attach. This is a cold connection class so we won’t be using much glue, we will be attaching with nuts, bolts, screws & wire instead. I will be bringing metal punches that will make a hole in metal up to the thickness of a penny. If we can make a hole in it, we can attach it! It is possible to drill holes in glass, stone, or ceramic, but it requires special tools and more time than we have.
  OPTIONAL (I will have several to share, if you don’t want to wait please bring your own) A CRAFT HEAT GUN METAL PUNCH OR CROP-A-DILE, only if you have one, please do not purchase this for class. A DRILL with several small bits. We will be doing a lot of drilling, I supply 2 drills, but it would be helpful if we had more. Please bring one if you can. CREATIVE PAPERCLAY, 6 oz. I provide one clay face for your piece, but I bring a variety of face molds, so if you’d like to make more faces please bring this. STENCILS, A few of your favorites.

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• Maude May
  9:00 - 4:30
  Wed/Thur March 18-19
  $365.00

  Take a blank journal and add your personal touch with fabric collage, inkjet photo transfers and more. By employing hand and machine stitching, you’ll create a one-of a-kind cloth cover to enhance your journaling experience. Once you’ve made one of these cloth covers, you’ll want all of your journals to be wearing snazzy jackets. In this class you will also learn the following: – embroidery stitches (running stitch, satin stitch, back stitch and French knots)– fabric collage design and practice– how to inkjet print images (personal photos, magazine pix, words & more) directly onto fabric (and make them water resistant)– machine sewing techniques and tricks– journal jacket construction, to fit any size soft or hard-cover journal

  Materials Fee $20 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Moleskein Cahier© soft cover 5 x 7 blank journals (blank, gridded or ruled)
  – fabric scraps for collage– larger printed fabric pieces
  – embroidery floss, sewing machine threads, needles, pins and fabric glues
  – pre-treated Kona Cotton© for inkjet printing images
  – Canon Pixma© inkjet printer
  – cotton fusible interfacing– cutting mats
  – wool/rayon felt for jacket base– iron(s), ironing board, various cutting tools (scissors, rotary cutter, pinking shears)
  – computer– images / designs for printing
  – detailed illustrated handouts
  – chocolate

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  – favorite photos (can be on phone or hard copy) of family, friends, pets, whatever you want on your journal jacket
  – favorite magazine pix or words – small amount of favorite fabrics to use for collage
  – fabric scissors, cutting mat, sewing notions that you like using
  – sewing machine (if you’re local and want to bring your machine)

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• Clarissa Callesen
  9:00-4:30
  Wed/Thur March 18-19
  $365.00

  Technique and Project.

  Not everything needs to be tidy, tasteful, or tied up in a matching ribbon. In fact, some of the most compelling art is a little unruly, deeply layered, and proudly imperfect. This two-day mixed media retreat is a celebration of going off-script, letting your materials lead the way, and creating from that deliciously unpredictable place where real magic lives.

  We’re here to break a few rules (gently), rip some edges (enthusiastically), and lean into the mystery of what happens when you give yourself full permission to make a glorious mess. Whether you’ve been making art for years or are just itching to try something new, you’ll find a welcoming, joy-filled space to explore, experiment, and surprise yourself.

  Here’s what’s in store:
  ** Day One – We’ll kick things off by building a rich stash of textured, layered, and wildly expressive papers. Think rusting, staining, mark making, paint peeling, and multi-layered tearing and distressing that’ll make your inner rebel sing. You’ll walk away with a pile of papers that practically hum with possibility.

  ** Day Two – Time to channel all that juicy chaos into a rogue art book. This isn’t your tidy little scrapbook—this is a small but powerful art object packed with energy, emotion, and unexpected twists. We’ll play with composition, explore unusual combinations, and incorporate tip-outs, surprise shapes, and any other delightful detours that emerge along the way.

  Your creative voice is the main event here. My role? To share an overflowing toolbox of techniques, offer suggestions when you want them, and cheer you on as you dive into your own unique process.

  This is your invitation to step off the beaten path and let your creativity lead the way—no map required.

  Materials Fee $20 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Watercolor paper
  Cheese cloth
  tissue paper
  Stencils
  Dyes
  Walnut Ink
  Instant coffee
  waxed linen
  Rusty objects
  Vinegar
  Plastic
  Black ink
  A ton of mark-making tools
  Water-soluble graphite
  Texture tools
  Vintage papers

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

   An assortment of sturdy paper: mixed media paper, watercolor paper, card stock
   An assortment of collage papers : think textured, vintage, worn
  An assortment of acrylic paints in your favorite color palette. (I prefer Liquitex and  Amsterdam acrylics. Make sure to include a black and white.
  Scissors 
  Wet wipes
  A palette and water container
  Paintbrushes in an assortment of sizes
   Matte gel medium
   a white paint pen ( I prefer Posca) a thin metal ruler suitable for tearing paper

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Thur March 19

• Thomas Ashman
  9:00 - 4:30
  Thur March 19
  $185.00

  Have you ever looked at a cuddly teddy bear and thought, "I sure would enjoy ripping off that thing's cute face"? Well, now's your chance to indulge that twisted impulse! In this unique art class, you'll take two of those sad, discarded little plushies from the thrift store and transform them into spooky, skeleton-faced creatures that will forever haunt the children who so callously left them in the discard bin. Swap out that cute, fuzzy face for a creepy skull, add some other various dark details, and watch once cuddly toys become much more sinister playthings!

  Not only is this a fun and creative way to explore your morbid side, but it's also a relatively eco-friendly activity. By upcycling old toys, you're keeping waste out of landfills and giving new life to materials that would very likely be discarded. It's a win-win for your inner artist and the planet. 

  So, whether you're a goth, a horror fan, someone who appreciates the irony of juxtaposition, or just generally a 'Halloweenie" type weirdo, Deady Bears is the class for you. Unleash your creepy creativity, indulge your delightful dark side, and walk away with disturbing creations that you can proudly display in your haunted house. Get ready to breathe new life (or death) into the discarded and embrace the macabre! 

  In this workshop, students will upcycle 2 thrift store plushies into creepy, skeleton-faced creatures, explore the dark side of their creativity in a fun, easy art class, keep a little waste out of the landfills by giving old toys a new (albeit somewhat sinister) purpose, and walk away with a pair of hauntingly adorable monstrosities to love and fear.

  Materials Fee $20 paid at beginning of class includes:

  instruction booklet, two 4" plastic skulls, black and white acrylic paint, craft glue, and lots of other creepy accoutrements to adorn and enhance your creations

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  A Note on Student Supply Lists: Please bring your tools and supplies. It is not cool to expect others to share with you. We all have the same obstacles when travelling with this stuff. Bring what you will need, so everyone gets the most out of their classes!

  * pen, pencil, scissors, sharpie, small paintbrushes
  * two stuffed bears (or other stuffed animals) from the thrift store (approx. 12-15" tall, 4-6" heads)
  * Any other horns, claws, weapons, pets, clothing, jewelry, or accessories you might want to include

  An optional item you might want bring along too:

  * one bottle of acrylic paint that matches your plushie's fur colors

  Questions? Email Thomas at thomasashmanart@yahoo.com

  Website: www.blacksheepartist.com

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• Rochelle Gaukel
  9:00 - 4:30
  Thur March 19
  $185.00

  In this class you will learn the techniques and tricks of soldering glass charms. First part is designing the charms and then we will solder out hearts out. You will learn how to solder those charming scallop bumps, as well as how to antique the shiny silver to an aged patina look. 

  We will be using rhinestones, buttons, glass glitter, vintage book pages, images, etc. The list goes on and on of what you can make inside your charms.

  When you discover how easy these are to make, you will want to sit down and make hundreds more! This workshop is a great class for the beginner solder student.

  Materials Fee $35 cash paid at beginning of class includes:
  Glass, copper tape, papers, book pages, images, vintage papers, rhinestones, buttons, words, glass glitter, jump rings, patina. (I will have glues to use).

  
  Supplies Needed to Bring to Class:

  Cookie sheet for your solder station 
  Silicone baking sheet for inside of your cookie sheet (this helps from items sliding in your cookie sheet)  You can find at the dollar store
  Soldering iron (WELLER 100 WATT/Model W100PG) -  https://glasssupplies41.com/products/weller-100-watt-w100pg-temperature-controlled-soldering-iron?_pos=1&_sid=93ba151d0&_ss=r?variant=48471642112280
  Soldering iron stand  -  https://glasssupplies41.com/products/diamond-tech-studio-pro-soldering-iron-stand-heavy-duty?_pos=3&_sid=bdb4ab7b3&_ss=r?variant=48413210706200
  Spool of lead-free solder -  https://glasssupplies41.com/products/1-pound-16-oz-roll-amerway-solder-lead-free-low-cost?_pos=1&_sid=1aad0b547&_ss=r?variant=48413194977560
  Flux  -  https://www.grainger.com/product/HARRIS-Water-Soluble-Lead-Free-Flux-1UYJ9
  Sal Ammoniac block -  https://glasssupplies41.com/products/large-block-8-oz-sal-ammoniac?_pos=1&_sid=c39358de7&_ss=r?variant=4847162667855
  Scissors
  Jewelry pliers set (flat nose pliers, round nose pliers, flush cutters)|
  rag or towel
  Apron

  Optional items: 

  Any bits and pieces you would want to personalize in your glass charms.

   
   

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• Andrea Chebeleu
  9:00 - 4:30
  Thur March 19
  $185.00

  Create Your Own 12 Month Daily Creative Journal: A Simple, Adaptable Workshop for Every Creative!

  Build a journal that’s both a creative outlet and a daily record of your journey.

  Living a full creative life means keeping track of inspiration, progress, and change. The Daily Creative Journal is your adaptable, customizable solution, crafted from upcycled materials to meet your unique needs. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to transform a Reader’s Digest(or similar) book into a 12-pamphlet journal — a system you can build on to document your creative life.

  Who It’s For:  

  Whether you’re a newcomer to visual journaling or a seasoned creative, this workshop will offer valuable insights and techniques to enable your daily practice. By the end, you’ll have a unique, functional journal to document your creative growth, set goals, and reflect on the year’s journey.

  What You’ll Learn:

  1. Construct a new journal from recycled materials.

  2. Set up a personalized system for tracking your creative progress.

  3. Build a consistent visual journaling practice that supports your creative growth.

   

  Materials Fee $25 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Book cover, elastic cord, pre-gesso’ed folders for inserts, custom designed stencil

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Exacto blade,
  scissors,
  bone folder,
  awl
  5 acrylic paint colors plus black and white, favorite color in acrylic ink or high flow acrylic,
  chosen mark making tools,
  variety of brushes,
  water spray bottle,
  water container,
  water soluble crayons (caran d ache Neocolor 2, Stabilo Woody or similar),
  2-3 oil pastels (cheap ones are fine!) 
  Matte Medium

   

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• Jacqueline Newbold
  9:00 - 4:30
  Thur March 19
  $185.00

  In this workshop, Jacqueline will teach you various artistic ways to use watercolor paints with water-soluble and permanent inks to create several paintings of butterflies, birds, and flowers.  We will create loose and colorful watercolor paintings using Japanese paper.  It is the perfect substrate for embellishing by adding inks, acrylic paints, rubber stamps, and other creative mixed media objects.  After choosing your favorite painting, we will finish by adhering it to a wooden panel, creating a finished watercolor and mixed media painting that can be mounted and showcased on the wall!  All levels are welcome. 

  Materials Fee $25 paid at beginning of class includes:

  • Wood panel
  • Watercolor paper
  • Inks
  • Rubber stamps
  • Golden Fluid acrylic paint
  • Acrylic gel medium
  • Quotes
  • Extra paints
  • Watercolor Sticks
  • Tracing paper

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  • Top quality watercolor paints (See suggested colors below)
  • Watercolor Palette
  • Watercolor brushes in a variety of sizes.  I like Princeton Brush & Co. Series 4050 round #3 and #8. 
  • Small acrylic paint brush
  • Drawing pencil and kneaded eraser
  • Permanent black ink pen
  • Uni-ball Signo White gel pen
  • Water container
  • Small cotton cloth or washcloth
  • Small spray bottle
  • Exacto knife
  • Palette knife for spreading glue

  ***If you do not have any watercolor supplies, I have paints and brushes for you to use for a $10 fee.  Please reserve ahead of the class – newbold0505@gmail.com

  A note about my favorite watercolor paints:  The brands I like include Daniel Smith, Winsor Newton, Sennelier, and Holbein.  These are my favorite colors:  Cobalt blue, cerulean blue, French ultramarine, permanent magenta, permanent rose, French vermilion, quinacridone red, permanent orange, new gamboge or Indian yellow, Hansa or lemon yellow, quinacridone gold, and sap green.

  Optional: Your favorite rubber stamps and ink pads, Sharpie oil-based paint pens or other colored markers, ribbons, collage items to decorate your painting, a liner brush size 2.

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• Erin Keck
  9:00 - 4:30
  Thur March 19
  $185.00

  Are you ready to make some unique and interesting metal pieces without using adhesive or a soldering iron? Well, then you are in the right class here.

  In this class students will explore many different techniques to add texture and color to metal. We will be mixing base metals in this class, copper, yellow brass, and nickel silver. We will be embossing, impressing, stamping, and metal etching. Students will also be shown how to use a metal disc cutter and dapping and doming block. Students will learn a great variety of cold connections to adhere some of their metal pieces together. Riveting, eyelet setting, wire wrapping, and micro screws will be demonstrated and taught. 

  I promise you will never look at bare metals the same after this class.Each student will leave with some unique art they will create themselves along with a ton of knowledge to take and experiment with.

  Materials Fee $35 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Everything is provided, metals, cold connections, and all tools. However, students should wear an apron, and bring eye protection. If you have one, please bring a jewelry tool kit consisting of round nose pliers, chain nose pliers, and flush cutters. 

  Teacher will also have tools to share.

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  basic supply kit if desired

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• Carol Spohn
  9:00 - 4:30
  Thur March 19
  $185.00

  A great number of artists believe that watercolor is the hardest of the painting mediums.  They are wrong. There are tips, tricks and even rules that can ensure a better understanding of the tools of watercolor including paper, brushes, watercolor and even just water.  In this workshop we will paint several smaller paintings focusing on specific watercolor techniques, including creating texture, wet-into-wet and the use of masking fluid.  You will learn a lot and still have plenty of fun.  Students of all levels of experience will create successful watercolor paintings and still enjoy this class.

  Materials Fee $25 paid at beginning of class includes:

  •    Written instructions and color photos of sample paintings•    Quality watercolor paper to create up to 6 paintings approx. 4” x 6”  
  •    A sampling of Mijello Mission Gold artist quality watercolor paints used in these paintings 
  •    Foam plate/pallet 
  •    Moo eraser and kneaded eraser
  •    Masking Fluid, wax paper and other misc. supplies. 
   

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  • 2 water containers, paper towels (or an old towel), a fine mist spray bottle for water.
    Brushes:  You may use your regular watercolor brushes. I use Scharff , #310 White Nylon round brushes sizes #8 and #4 , a script liner and small wash brush (I will have Scharff brushes for purchase if you choose.  White nylon brushes are typically easier for beginner painters.  Your acrylic brushes will also work with watercolor. If in doubt, come to class and then you can shop at our store.
    Scissors
    A box of pop-up tissues is helpful 
    Pencil, ruler2 small “boards” approx. 8” x 10” or larger to support your painting.  My favorite support is corrugated plastic sign board. If you have one support about 12” x 18” that will be fine.   There is no reason to cut it up.  This will allow us to work on more than one painting at a time.
    Smaller metal pallet knife if you have one

   

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• Micah Goguen
  9:00 - 4:30
  Thur March 19
  $185.00

  Join artist Micah Goguen as we design and embellish a wooden book box. All materials are included to help you get a personalized and creative design. We will be adding layers of antique collage papers, paper clay press mold embellishments, jewels adornments and more. You can email images or wording that you would like to use to personalize the project but it MUST be emailed at least 3 days before Art & Soul Event begins so that it can be printed in time. I will also have a selection of images for you to use and consider.
  Guests will learn how to design, layer and encapsulate materials in order to achieve a 3 dimensional authentic looking book that doubles as a secret box for you to store your treasures.
   

  Materials Fee $25 paid  to instructor at beginning of class includes:

  Materials to keep:
  • Wooden box with hinges approximately 8 x 10 in size
  • Photo transfers
  • Embellishment materials like adornments, jewels, heavy twine, doilies, etc
  • Collage papers
  Materials to share:
  • GOLDEN Acrylics: Fluid and High Flow
  • GOLDEN Soft Gel
  • GOLDEN Heavy Gel
  • GOLDEN Glass Bead Gel
  • SilverBrush Silversilk 88 Long Handle Brushes
  • Water cups
  • Palettes
  • Palette Knives
  • Texture Combs
   

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  • Paper Towels
  • Apron
  • Scissors (optional)
   

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Thur/Fri March 19-20

• Orly Avineri
  9:00 - 4:30
  Thur/Fri March 19-20
  $365.00

  We often describe our work as ‘too busy’. Understandably so as Mixed Media in its essence is often a multilayered process in which we add much more than we remove. There is beauty in that and great satisfaction too. However, often times it becomes ‘too much’ and we find ourselves wanting ‘less’. We crave spaciousness, ‘breathing room’, and movement. In this 2 day workshop we’ll explore the concept of ‘Less is More’, explore minimalism in Mixed Media, a new way of being ourselves.

  Supplies Needed to Bring to Class:

  Bring with you ~10 small surfaces (at least) you can’t wait to work on.......
  Small canvases of your choice, card boards, wood panels, old vintage book boards, etc.

  -A sidekick - a used/vintage book with images/photographs/illustrations you love, to be altered. (Book should lay flat when worked on and preferably not glossy)
  -Acrylic Paints (a few colors of your choice), a container for water, paper towels or/and rags
  -White Gesso
  -Black Gesso
  -A couple of different size brushes, from very thin to wide and flat
  -Scissors
  -Matte or Soft Gel (Liquitex, Golden)
  -Fine permanent black pens.
  -A nice size of a personal collection of collage papers, blank (or almost blank, like old letters, pages from old books, etc.), miscellaneous images, original or photocopies, pages from magazines and old book, etc.

   

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• Stephanie Burton
  9:00 - 4:30
  Thur/Fri March 19-20
  $365.00

  We will start the first day making our own collage papers in a cohesive color palette.
  I will demonstrate various techniques including mark-making, stamping, stenciling and using multiple mediums! We will decorate on a variety of different papers including tissue which creates a wonderful translucent overlay. Everyone loves this technique! Together we will explore easy and fun techniques which will make your creative process feel inspiring & effortless! You’ll create your very own collage paper stash with diverse textures and colors to add visual interest to your artwork and have loads of fun doing it!

  On day two we will create a beautiful cohesive collage painting series using our
  hand-made collage papers. I will start out demonstrating how I approach my collage painting series. You will walk away with new creative knowledge & techniques that you can apply right away to your mixed media art as well as a cohesive painting series on wood panels.

  Materials Fee $25 paid at the beginning of class includes:

  • 80lb Mixed-media paper
  • Deli Paper
  • Vintage book pages
  • Shared acrylic paints
  • Shared Collage paper
  • Wood Painting panels
  • Shared stencils

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  • Dina Wakley Media Blank Collage paper (50PK)
  • Your favorite stencils
  • Acrylic paints
  • Acrylic gesso
  • A variety of paint brushes from very thin to wide
  • Matte Gel Medium (Liquitex or Golden)
  • Wipes, paper towels, or/and rags
  • Water container to wash brushes
  • Apron or old shirt 

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• Tammy Gilley
  9:00 - 4:30
  Thur/Fri March 19-20
  $370.00

  Unlock the art of layering and collage in the Found Objects Workshop. In this step-by-step  experience, you’ll transform vintage papers, ephemera, and mixed-media techniques into a one-of-a-kind art journal. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned artist, this workshop will inspire you to experiment, play, and create pages that tell your unique story. Take your vintage art journaling to the next level as  experiencTammy guides you through the process of creating richly textured, meaningful pages using found papers, ephemera, and layered techniques. With hands-on demonstrations and creative exercises, you’ll gain the confidence to craft pages that tell your story with depth and soul.

  In this workshop you will learn: 

  • Foundations & Gathering – Finding and preparing vintage materials
  • Marks & Meaning – Creating unique marks with found object
  • The Poetry of Layers – Building depth using ephemera, gesso, and fabrics, experimenting with textures
  • Storytelling & Composition – Arranging elements to tell a story on the page
  • Trusting Your Intuition – Making bold choices
  • Creative Play & Serendipity – Letting go of control
  • And so much more…

  By the end of this workshop, you’ll have a beautifully layered art journal filled with rich textures, meaningful ephemera, and your unique creative voice. More than just techniques, you’ll gain the freedom to trust your intuition, embrace imperfections, and develop an art journaling practice that feels soulful and effortless. You’ll leave with a finished journal and the skills to keep creating beyond the workshop.

  Hello there, you creative soul! Looking so forward to meeting you in October. You’ll want to bring along the following items for your Found Objects journal. Keep your palette simple, making selections from 2-3 of your favorite colors.
  
  Supplies Needed:

  Vintage book - check your local thrift shops and on Etsy or Ebay.  Look for a cover that appeals to your creative soul.

  Watercolor paper. 9”x12” I use Fabriano Artistico Hot Press 140#, but bring whatever you prefer/have on hand. 

  Assorted papers - whatever you have on hand.  I’ll be using a lot of my vintage papers, tracing paper, vintage ledger pages, decorative papers, handmade papers…whatever I have on hand that sparks my interest. 

  2-3 of your favorite paints - watercolor, acrylic, gouache, whatever you love using

  2-3 of your favorite paint brushes

  Palette paper or your travel paint palette if you have one

  Unprimed canvas or drop cloth.  Cut to 3”x24”, 1 piece

  Glue stick

  Yes Paste

  Bone folder

  Exacto knife

  Embroidery floss, 2-3 colors

  Washi tape - 2-3 favorites

  12” metal ruler

  Pens, markers, colored pencils of your choice. 

  Vintage papers and other collected ephemera.  For example: pages torn from old books, ledger pages, tags, vintage wallpaper, sheet music, vintage maps, old letters, envelopes, postcards, postage stamps, wine labels, perfume labels, photographs, vintage ribbons, fabric scraps, charms, beads, buttons, etc.

  What else do you collect?  Raid your treasures and bring along those items that speak to your heart right now.

  My thoughts on art supplies:
  These journals will come together beautifully with items you probably already have.  Go shopping in your own home.  Use what you already have on hand.  Keep it simple, pack light, make art.  xo

  Some of the items on this list include an affiliate link where I receive a small commission if you make a purchase, so thank you in advance for your support!  You may have your own favorite products, so please use those.  These links are for folks who need suggestions.  Please know that I would never recommend anything that I don’t personally LOVE myself. 
   

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• Beatriz Helton
  9:00 - 4:30
  Thur/Fri March 19-20
  $370.00

  Enjoy crafting a beautiful cloth book filled with unique pages pieced together from fabric scraps using instinctual stitching.

  -Begin by selecting scraps of fabrics from my stash, that will compliment the scraps you bring from your own personal collection.
  -Learn how to piece those fabric scraps together to form book pages filled with tantalizing textures and colors.
  -Build layers with sheer fabrics and small scrap tidbits using thread as a mark-making device
  -Bind all your instinctually stitched pages together into a book full of tactile delights. 

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  This is a list of what I used to make my Scrap Book, but feel free to substitute anything on this list with what you have on hand.

  -Small, medium and large fabric scraps, (some sheer) in your color choices - solids and patterned light and dark for contrast - I’ll have some to share

  -Sewing needles with a large eye to accommodate heavier weight threads

  -a blunt needle for weaving

  -Threads of varying weights for hand sewing, embroidery and DMC 5 and/or 8 - your choice of colors, black and white or cream is recommended for contrast - I’ll have some to share

  -Seam ripper for distressing fabric- I’ll have some to share

  -Thread snips and fabric scissors

  -Straight pins and a pin cushion 

  -anything you’d like to include in your book to embellish your pages like buttons, baubles or beads

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Fri March 20

• Michelle Armstrong
  9:00 - 4:30
  Fri March 20
  $185.00

  Create a mixed media work of art inspired by nature. We will create prints of insects, birds, or flowers using Styrofoam, acrylic paint, and tissue paper. Next, we will paint a canvas with a stenciled and layered approach. Finally we will add our tissue paper prints to our layered canvas to create a unique work of art.

  Materials Fee $25 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Acrylic paints, brushes, canvases, stencils, water based no odor spray paint, tissue paper, Styrofoam, pencils, brayers, plexiglass plates, acrylic gel medium

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

   

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• Vicki Assegued
  9:00 - 4:30
  Fri March 20
  $185.00

  We'll wrap beautiful fabric strips around a cotton core, and then use fancy yarns and strings to secure and coil it all into an elaborate basket, creating any shape that you choose. We'll decorate the piece with embellishments, handles, or anything that excites your aesthetic sensibilities. No art or basket-making experience is necessary and all levels are most welcome.

  No experience is necessary and all levels are most welcome.

  Materials Fee $40 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Everything you'll need will be supplied. Optionally, you're most welcome to bring your own stash of fabrics, yarns and decorative elements to add to your basket.

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  all included

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• Chris Karpiak
  9:00 - 4:30
  Fri March 20
  $185.00

  In this class you will make connections with the obvious and the unexpected.  You will create a variety of pieces that will be sewn together to create a beautiful, organic wall hanging using fabric, fibres, paint, carved lino prints and natural elements. What kinds of connections can you make with your materials?  How do they connect to your soul?  To Mother Earth? What are the unexpected connections you’ve discovered in your journey through this project that may connect to your life’s journey?  What are the metaphors that may arise as you create?

  Through a series of open ended techniques, you will work at your own level to experiment and explore boundaries of your materials and how they can work and affect one another; you will create a variety of works that will be cut, torn, and stitched together as a unique wall collage. 

  You will be gently encouraged and guided to be curious and try new things as you assemble your elements to create a visually and kinesthetically stunning and soulful piece.

  Materials Fee  paid at beginning of class includes:

  $2 (for newsprint under paper)

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  • cotton muslin approximately 24x24 inches
  • fabrics you have in your stash.  Choose blues and neutrals or choose your own color palette.  eg) denim, neutral fabric, with texture, eco dyed fabric, printed fabric  
  • a variety of fibres eg) wool, embroidery floss, hemp twine, leather rope
  • sewing needles with an eye large enough for the fibres to pass through
  • scissors (large and small)
  • 2 - 4x6 inch easy to cut lino or Speedball pink rubber (“Speedy Carve”)
  • lino carving tool with a variety of tool sizes
  • brayer
  • 4 pieces of water color paper, approximately 9 x12” each
  • acrylic paints in neutral colors eg) Burnt Sienna, White, Black, Paynes Gray, Titan Buff, Raw Sienna, Naples Yellow, Turquoise
  • acrylic inks eg) Payne’s Gray, Indigo, Sepia, Black, Transparent Burnt Umber, Raw Sienna
  • brushes - 1 medium brush for spreading paint, 2 for inks
  • gel medium
  • old brush to apply gel medium 
  • heavy mat gel for adhering natural elements
  • ephemera of your choice eg) twigs, bark, stones, feathers, shells, beads, wire, metal, buttons, sea glass, coral
  • a large branch to attach your finished piece to
  • twig, feather for making marks
  • sewing pins to hold fabric together
  • glass to hold water for cleaning brushes
  • paper towels
  • apron

  Optional items:

  • Frixion pen for drawing on fabric (It will disappear after adding heat)
  • seam ripper (just in case!)

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• Andrea Chebeleu
  9:00 - 4:30
  Fri March 20
  $185.00

  Facing the blank page or canvas does not have to paralyze you! Working with my mixed media prompt deck is my favorite way to get started and find my way. Once I’ve pulled a card or two my intuition takes over and I’m whisked away to working in the flow.

  We will make a magical deck together. Each card will depict some examples of the prompt on them. You will leave with your very own deck in a tidy handmade box to store them. Better yet, you will leave with an improved working knowledge of some mixed media layering techniques.

  Materials Fee $25 paid at beginning of class includes:

   Mixed Papers & Background for your cards
  • Printed prompts
  • Chipboard Card Holder
  • Foam Stamp & Stencil Making materials
  • Gummed Paper Tape

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

   Acrylic Paint (medium or heavy body) 5 colors + black & white
  • Acrylic Ink (1 or 2 colors)
  • Caran d’Ache Neocolor 1 Wax Pastel (or equivalent)
  • Favorite Stencils/Foam Stamps
  • Scissors
  • Small bag of collage tissue/paper/ephemera that is light weight.
  • Matte Medium & Gesso
  • Large Glue Stick (I use UHU)
  • Brushes (#10 Bright, #8 Filbert, #6 Bright, #2 Round Polytip Bristle Catalyst brushes by Princeton are ones I use often)
  • Brayer & 5x7 Gelli Plate(optional)
  • Favorite Washi Tapes(I love black and white designs)& plain masking tape
  • Various paint markers
  • Water-soluble pencils/crayons
  • Paper Towels/Wet Wipes
  • Water Container
  ​​​​​​​• Dryer

   

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• Rochelle Gaukel
  9:00 - 4:30
  Fri March 20
  $185.00

  In this class we will use a cardboard matchbox and create a reliquary inside.  First we will paper the box and add our trinkets inside.  Then we will add the glass window and solder the reliquary pendant.  We will attach our chains to the pendant and embellish with beads and charms.

  This workshop is a great class for the beginner solder student.

  Materials Fee $40 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Glass, copper tape, papers, book pages, images, vintage papers, rhinestones, buttons, words, glass glitter, jump rings, chain, lobster claw closure, charms, beads, trinkets for inside reliquary box, patina. (I will have glues and Mod Podge to use).

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Cookie sheet for your solder station
  Silicone baking sheet for inside of your cookie sheet (this helps from items sliding in your cookie sheet)  You can find at the dollar store
  
  Soldering iron (WELLER 100 WATT/Model W100PG) -  https://glasssupplies41.com/products/weller-100-watt-w100pg-temperature-controlled-soldering-iron?_pos=1&_sid=93ba151d0&_ss=r?variant=48471642112280

  Soldering iron stand  -  https://glasssupplies41.com/products/diamond-tech-studio-pro-soldering-iron-stand-heavy-duty?_pos=3&_sid=bdb4ab7b3&_ss=r?variant=48413210706200

  Spool of lead-free solder -  https://glasssupplies41.com/products/1-pound-16-oz-roll-amerway-solder-lead-free-low-cost?_pos=1&_sid=1aad0b547&_ss=r?variant=48413194977560

  Flux  -  https://www.grainger.com/product/HARRIS-Water-Soluble-Lead-Free-Flux-1UYJ9

  Sal Ammoniac block -  https://glasssupplies41.com/products/large-block-8-oz-sal-ammoniac?_pos=1&_sid=c39358de7&_ss=r?variant=48471626678552

  Scissors
  Paintbrush
  Jewelry pliers set (flat nose pliers, round nose pliers, flush cutters)
  Rag or towel
  Apron

  Optional items:

  Any bits and pieces you would want to personalize your reliquary pendant with.

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• Lulu Murakami Moonwood
  9:00 - 4:30
  Fri March 20
  $185.00

  We are complex beings, with myriad aspects, emotions, and personality traits.  Some of these we love, some - maybe not as much.  But let’s get in touch with them to do some self-love.  With drawing, journaling, and doll making, we’ll get in touch with at least one of those shadows so that we can hold it, nurture, accept, and maybe even come to love it.

  
  Materials Fee $15 paid at beginning of class includes:

  All doll construction materials including paper clay and some acrylic paints will be provided,

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  any costume fabrics in small quantities that you think you might want to use, pencil/pen and paper or journal, and a few of your favorite acrylic paint colors.

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• Carol Spohn
  9:00 - 4:30
  Fri March 20
  $185.00

  This large painting is painted loosely with watercolor.  The background is painted even looser using stencils and other techniques.  The addition of scribbles made with water-soluble crayons add excitement and connections for you own original piece of art.  I expect most paintings to be about 90% completed in class.

  Materials Fee $25 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Written instructions and color photo
  140 lb cold press watercolor paper (15” x 24”) with traced design on it
  Mijello Mission Gold watercolor paints used in this painting
  Moo Eraser
  Pallet for watercolor paint
  Misc. supplies

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  •  2 water containers, paper towels, pop up tissues, a fine mist spray bottle for water.
  • Brushes:  You may use your regular watercolor brushes.  I use Scharff 960 Aqua Flow Super Round, Scharff #310 White Nylon round brushes sizes #8 and #4, and a variety of scrubby brushes (Scharff Moon #222 brushes sizes #2, #4, #6, used for corrections and lifting off paint.)  I will have Scharff brushes for purchase if you choose.
  • Pencil and ruler
  • Soft rag
  • Mark making tools like Stabio Woodys or water-soluble crayons

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• Dina Wakley
  9:00 - 4:30
  Fri March 20
  $185.00

  I love abstract faces. It always amazes me how lines and colors can make us feel, especially in the human face. Join me for The Painted Face, where we will deconstruct facial features and reimagine them through bold colors, exaggerated shapes, and intuitive brushwork. We'll start with the rules and then break the rules for artistic license and play.

  Instructor will Provide:

  handout
  stencils for sharing
  collage fodder for sharing
  
  Supplies Needed to Bring to Class:

  Your art journal
  9x12 Watercolor or mixed media paper pad, student grade is fine (I like Cason XL). We need lots of paper to play on!
  Acrylic gesso
  Acrylic paints
  Marking tools like Scribble Sticks, Stabilo All pencils, etc.
  Spray bottle with water
  Paint brushes
  Wipes/paper towels/water container to wash brushes
  Gel medium
  Your favorite stencils.
  Plain collage paper tissue or deli paper

  OPTIONAL :One or two small canvases or wood panels, if you want to create on a substrate other than paper. Or, you can skip the canvases/panels and just work on paper. Up to you.

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• Micah Goguen
  9:00 - 4:30
  Fri March 20
  $185.00

  Join artist Micah Goguen for this fresh new approach integrating collage and texture with watercolor. We will be using a series of wildlife images to clip, tear and paint our way through a foundation. We will then learn the secrets of QoR Light Dimensional Ground as an amazing layering process we can then embellish with watercolor using stencils. This is a fun and exciting way to work with these materials and to display without putting them under glass. No previous experience needed.
  We will be working with QoR watercolors and Ampersand Aquabord as well as GOLDEN Super Matte Medium and QoR Light Dimensional Ground and Watercolor Ground.
   

  Materials Fee $15 paid at beginning of class includes:

  (To Keep):
  • (Qty 2) 6x6 Ampersand Aquabord
  GOLDEN Soft Gel Gloss
  QoR Watercolor Ground
  QoR Light Dimensional Ground
  Collage Papers/Materials
  A TCW stencil (surprise design)
  
  (To Use):
  • SilverBrush SilverWhite Foundation Set
  • QoR Introductory Watercolor Set (6 or 12 ct)
  • GOLDEN Soft Gel Gloss
  QoR Watercolor Ground
  QoR Light Dimensional Ground
   

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  • Paper Towels
  • Apron
  • You can bring your own collage materials and stencils if you like but everything will be provided.
   

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Sat March 21

• Vicki Assegued
  9:00 - 4:30
  Sat March 21
  $185.00

  Weaving is an exceptionally satisfying art form, especially when learning the basics, and then going way beyond them, to create a super vibrant and exciting piece. In this workshop, you'll learn many stitches and techniques for creating a fabulous and unique weaving, filled with color, texture, multiple fibers, fringes, tassels and decorative elements. No art or weaving experience is necessary, and all levels are most welcome.

  Materials Fee $40 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Everything you'll need, including the loom, many gorgeous fabrics and yarns, and various other decorations to add to your piece. (
  Optionally, you're most welcome to bring your own stash of fabrics, yarns and decorative elements to add to your weaving). 

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  All is included

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• Nicole Austin
  9:00 - 4:30
  Sat March 21
  $185.00

  I'll help you take the guesswork out of the blank canvas with these 6 easy-yet-dynamic works of art. These 6 paintings can be created on any surface--canvas, wood, art journal, etc. and with the materials that you already have in your art stash. You will go from feeling uninspired and stuck, to feeling full of creativity and inspiration by the end of class. Each surface will have it’s own color/theme/mood, but all six works of art will flow together as a final product.  We will play with color combinations, collage, various mixed media techniques and materials (paint pens, acrylic paint, oil pastels)

  Materials Fee $20 paid at beginning of class includes:

   use of shared supplies such as collage paper, washi tape, oil pastels, spray ink, stencils, paint

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  6 surfaces (canvas, canvas panels, or gesso board, preferably 6”-8” square)
  Basic kit: scissors, glue stick, pencil
  Optional: your favorite stencils, stamps, collage paper

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• Stephanie Burton
  9:00 - 4:30
  Sat March 21
  $185.00

  A concertina (aka accordion) book is one of the easiest types of books you can create on your own! I love this format because it functions like a traditional book, allowing you to turn the pages. Additionally, you can unfold it completely to display all the pages simultaneously.
  Concertina Books are perfect for using as art journals, sketchbooks, junk journals, travel journals, and photo albums.
  During the morning session, we will concentrate on designing the cover for our Concertina Book. I will demonstrate some fun creative mixed-media methods, using layers of collage, acrylic paint, and various other techniques.
  In the afternoon, we'll create our concertina (accordion) folded books. This type of fold enables the sketchbook to unfold into a single sheet of paper that is 8 feet long! This adaptable format allows for personal adjustments to the substrate size, from using individual sheets measuring 6" x 8.25" to working across multiple folds for panoramas or landscapes. With 16 continuous sheets (32 sides), these distinctive sketchbooks will be crafted from Strathmore Watercolor paper.
  We'll design hard covers for our sketchbooks using our own handmade designs, and a ribbon closure will complete our book.

  By the end of the workshop, you will have gained a wide range of painting and collage techniques, along with a finished Concertina Book!

  Materials Fee $25 paid at the beginning of class includes:

   

  • 2 sheets book board 6 ¼” x 4 ¼” grain long
  • Watercolor Pad Strathmore 6” x 18.5” (12 sheets) 140lb-300gr
  • Collage packets
  • Mechanical Pencil
  • All-purpose glue
  • Shared acrylic paints
  • Ribbon for our book closure

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  • 9” x 12” Mixed Media Paper from sketch book (for our covers)
  • About 4 sponge brushes 1-1.5” in size
  • Bone Folder
  • Utility knife or box cutting knife for cutting cover pages
  • Metal Ruler 18”
  • Cutting mat at least 12” in one direction

  **Students of every experience level are welcome!

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• Chris Karpiak
  9:00 - 4:30
  Sat March 21
  $185.00

  Explore the beautiful and rewarding world of botanicals as you discover a variety of techniques in preserving and showcasing flowers and plants. Your creative work will be treasured in an original art journal you create and will be filled with explorations of sketching, herbariums, stencil making, art journaling, self expression, imprinting onto fabric, hand stitching, painting, staining, stamping and collaging. You will be able to make this truly your own no matter what level you are at, creating a beautifully organic treasure to take home.

   

  Materials Fee  paid at beginning of class includes:

  • $1 for 12x12” mylar for stencil making
  • $2 for printed images
   

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  • fresh and pressed flowers, leaves, plants (small enough to fit onto a 4.5 x 6” page)
  • a vintage book with a spine intact (the covers should be large enough to cover 4 1/2 x 6 inch pages.
  • a hammer
  • scissors
  • cotton muslin fabric approximately 12x12 inches
  • sharp x-acto knife or sharp tool for cutting stencils and book
  • heat tool
  • black archival pens
  • inspirational images of flowers and plants
  • 2-3 spray inks-stick to darker colors
  • a few watersoluable pastels
  • pencil
  • scrap paper for practicing sketching
  • acrylic paint (a few colors plus white)
  • 2-3 Tim Holtz Distress Inks
  • small water sprayer
  • stencil dauber (Ranger) or a triangle sponge
  • acrylic ink : Sepia and Transparent Burnt Umber
  • vintage postage and/or botanicals stamps (If you don’t have these, we will share with what shows up).
  • paper trimmer
  • 2-3 watercolor papers 9 x 12 inches each
  • 2-4 pages of mixed media paper approximately 8 x 10 inches each
  • waxed thread and needle for book binding
  • awl for book binding (or a sharp pointy tool)
  • tape: your choice of masking tape, neutral washi tape, pharmaceutical tape, book binding tape (for the book spine and for art journaling)
  • needle and embroidery floss Suggested:(1-2 pinks, 1 yellow, 1-2 purples) Or choose your own.
  • archival stamp pad in black or brown (or both)
  • gel medium
  • old brush for gel medium
  • vintage text paper and/or vintage ledger paper
  • poetry and/or quotes about plants and flowers
  • glass jar for water to clean brushes
  • paper towels
  • apron

  Optional items:

  • latex gloves or similar (to protect hands from inks)
  • pencil sharpener
  • poetry about plants and flowers
  • board for hammering on
   

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• Becky Springer
  9:00 - 4:30
  Sat March 21
  $185.00

  This workshop is designed to give you a hands-on and in-depth look into intuitive painting and abstract expressionism in the form of abstract landscapes. It's for anyone wanting access to more freedom, authenticity, and courage in their painting practice.
  In the name of freedom and play, we'll be working on watercolor paper and canvas board with a variety of mixed media materials such as acrylic paint, paint pens, colored pencils, oil pastels, micron pens, etc. 
  I will share abstract painting techniques and lay out steps to create richly layered landscape paintings. I’ll share abstract basics, including setting up a creative work space, palette options, substrate suggestions, etc. I’ll walk you through my process for building texture and depth. Using a variety of tools, mediums, and palettes, we will create intuitive and planned compositions through several guided exercises. 
  This isn’t a paint by numbers class. Those serve their purpose, but I don’t want you to paint like me or everyone else. Here you’ll tell your own story and explore your unique style.
  Open to all levels. Seasoned painters and first-time painters are wholeheartedly encouraged to join. If you're a beginner who has never painted or an experienced painter feeling creatively stuck and in need of a boost of fresh inspiration, this course is for you!
  
  .Materials Fee $15 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Class handouts
  Acrylic paint
  Canvas Board
  Stabilo all pencils
  Blue shop towels
  A variety of mark making tools
   

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Watercolor or mixed media paper (my favorite is Cason XL) in 9x12 or larger
  Variety of acrylic paint brushes in various sizes
  Palette Pad or something to use as a palette surface
  Water container
  Optional to Bring:
  Your favorite acrylic paint
  Favorite Mark making tools (oil pastels, pigment sticks, water soluble crayons,
  stabilo woodies, intense blocks, etc.)
   

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• Andrea Chebeleu
  9:00 - 4:30
  Sat March 21
  $185.00

  Imagine one journal that holds it all—your to-do lists, morning pages, wildest ideas, spontaneous sketches, grocery lists, paint swatches, and aha moments. In this full-day, hands-on workshop, we’ll create a beautiful, mega-sized creative hub designed to capture the full range of your life and imagination.

  Morning Session: Build Your Everything Journal

  We’ll begin by constructing a sturdy 11x14 mixed media journal using a modified pamphlet stitch with a custom strap binding. You'll learn how to fold, punch, and bind your pages with intention, creating a structure that’s equal parts durable and inspiring. We’ll also build in functional elements like an index, expandable pockets, and DIY tab dividers to organize your ideas with ease.

  Afternoon Session: Make It Yours

  Once our journals are built, we’ll dive into activating the pages with layers of playful mixed media. You’ll be guided through techniques to add visual interest and invitation to your blank pages—think background washes, collage clusters, and your first doodles or scribbled thoughts. This session is all about setting the tone for how your journal wants to serve you—whether it’s a sacred space, a daily planner, or a messy brainstorm book.

  You’ll leave with a fully functional and beautifully personalized journal—ready to hold everything your creative life throws at it.

  Materials Fee $15 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Book cover material, strapping material, custom designed stencil

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  1 pad of 11x14 mixed media paper (suggested 60 sheets or there about)
  scissors,
  bone folder,
  awl,
  book binding needle and waxed cord, 
  5 acrylic paint colors plus black and white, favorite color in acrylic ink or high flow acrylic,
  chosen mark making tools,
  variety of brushes,
  water spray bottle,
  water container,
  water soluble crayons (caran d ache Neocolor 2, Stabilo Woody or similar),
  2-3 oil pastels (cheap ones are fine!)  Glue Stick

   

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• Rochelle Gaukel
  9:00 - 4:30
  Sat March 21
  $185.00

  In this class we will be learning the molten stamped solder technique to create our front and back book covers. You will be able to create two book pendants in this class. These are fun to create! They can be as fancy or simple as you want. After we make and stamp solder our pieces, we will patina them before creating the artwork inside the bezels. We will then pour up our bezels with resin. I will provide the resin pages for inside your books, but I will also show you how to make these pages with resin.

  This workshop is a great class for the beginner solder student.

  Materials Fee $50 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Copper metal, resin, bezels, filigrees, resin papers for book pages, papers, book pages, images, vintage papers, rhinestones, buttons, words, glass glitter, jump rings, chain, lobster claw closure, patina. Rubber stamps to use. (I will have glues and Mod Podge to use).

  Supplies Needed to Bring to Class:

  Cookie sheet for your solder station

  Silicone baking sheet for inside of your cookie sheet (this helps from items sliding in your cookie sheet)  You can find at the dollar store

  Soldering iron (WELLER 100 WATT/Model W100PG) -  https://glasssupplies41.com/products/weller-100-watt-w100pg-temperature-controlled-soldering-iron?_pos=1&_sid=93ba151d0&_ss=r?variant=48471642112280

  Soldering iron stand  -  https://glasssupplies41.com/products/diamond-tech-studio-pro-soldering-iron-stand-heavy-duty?_pos=3&_sid=bdb4ab7b3&_ss=r?variant=48413210706200

  Spool of lead-free solder -  https://glasssupplies41.com/products/1-pound-16-oz-roll-amerway-solder-lead-free-low-cost?_pos=1&_sid=1aad0b547&_ss=r?variant=48413194977560

  Flux  -  https://www.grainger.com/product/HARRIS-Water-Soluble-Lead-Free-Flux-1UYJ9

  Sal Ammoniac block -  https://glasssupplies41.com/products/large-block-8-oz-sal-ammoniac?_pos=1&_sid=c39358de7&_ss=r?variant=48471626678552

  Scissors

  Paintbrush

  Jewelry pliers set (flat nose pliers, round nose pliers, flush cutters)

  Rag or towel

  Apron

  Optional items:

  Any bits and pieces you would want to personalize your reliquary pendant with.

   

   

   

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• Carol Spohn
  9:00 - 4:30
  Sat March 21
  $185.00

  Batik is process of using watercolor and wax on Ginwashi rice paper. The transparency of the paper adds to the transparent watercolors adding an additional source of light. The process is time consuming but not difficult. All levels of painters will complete a successful painting. A line drawing is used so no drawing is required. Once you learn the batik process you will be able to adapt this process to your own designs. You will learn a trick which will make the batik process much less frustrating. Your choice of instructional packets for a variety of subjects will be available ranging from simple card fronts to a more sophisticated painting.

  Materials Fee $25 cash paid at beginning of class includes:

  • Ginwashi Rice Paper
  • Mijello Mission Gold brand watercolors including Permanent Yellow Light, Indian Yellow, Permanent Magenta, Permanent Red, Cobalt Cerulean, Ultramarine Blue, Leaf Green, Olive Green, Permanent Violet
  • Wax and supplies used in the batik process
  • Freezer paper (necessary to paint on a white surface) and wax paper
   

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  • Your usual painting supplies which should include a water container, paper towels, a fine mist spray bottle for water.
  • A permanent black pen like an Micron pen or Sakura Identi-Pen
  • Brushes: You may use your regular watercolor brushes. I prefer white nylon, less expensive brushes.
  • A box of pop-up tissues is necessary (like an inexpensive brand of Kleenex)
  • Bring at least 40 sheets of newspapers to use in ironing out the wax. Do not bring the shiny ads.
    

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• Dina Wakley
  9:00 - 4:30
  Sat March 21
  $185.00

  I love taking one idea and exploring it as many ways as I can. Join me as I show you how I like to develop a visual theme, explore variations, and play with the elements of art. We'll work on identifying personal themes and motifs and pushing the envelope of creativity while creating cohesive pieces.

  Instructor will Provide:

  handout
  stencils for sharing
  collage fodder for sharing

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Your art journal
  A few themes and imagery pieces that are inspiring you--are you in to abstract shapes? Fawns? Figures? The moon?
  9x12 Watercolor or mixed media paper pad, student grade is fine (I like Cason XL). We need lots of paper to play on!
  Acrylic gesso
  Acrylic paints
  Marking tools like Scribble Sticks, Stabilo All pencils, etc.
  Spray bottle with water
  Paint brushes
  Wipes/paper towels/water container to wash brushes
  Gel medium
  Your favorite stencils.
  Plain collage paper tissue or deli paper

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• Micah Goguen
  9:00 - 4:30
  Sat March 21
  $185.00

  Join artist Micah Goguen as we design and embellish a wooden book box. All materials are included to help you get a personalized and creative design. We will be adding layers of antique collage papers, paper clay press mold embellishments, jewels adornments and more. You can email images or wording that you would like to use to personalize the project but it MUST be emailed at least 3 days before Art & Soul Event begins so that it can be printed in time. I will also have a selection of images for you to use and consider.
  Guests will learn how to design, layer and encapsulate materials in order to achieve a 3 dimensional authentic looking book that doubles as a secret box for you to store your treasures.

  Materials Fee $25 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Materials to keep:
  • Wooden box with hinges approximately 8 x 10 in size
  • Photo transfers
  • Embellishment materials like adornments, jewels, heavy twine, doilies, etc
  • Collage papers
  Materials to share:
  • GOLDEN Acrylics: Fluid and High Flow
  • GOLDEN Soft Gel
  • GOLDEN Heavy Gel
  • GOLDEN Glass Bead Gel
  • SilverBrush Silversilk 88 Long Handle Brushes
  • Water cups
  • Palettes
  • Palette Knives
  • Texture Combs

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  • Paper Towels
  • Apron
  • Scissors (optional)

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Sat Eve March 21

• Michelle Armstrong
  6:30 - 9:30
  Sat Eve March 21
  $100.00

  Create a needle felted, two dimensional piece of art. We will draw inspiration from our favorite pollinators, birds, animals, landscapes to sketch on felted wool. Then we will release our frustration as we repeated use a felting needle to add color to our background.

  Materials Fee $25 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Felting needles, felted wool, wool roving in a variety of colors, foam mat, sharpie markers Nature collage (6 hours)

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

   

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• Andrea Chebeleu
  6:30 - 9:30
  Sat Eve March 21
  $100.00

  Dive into layers, then carve your way back to clarity. In this evening workshop, we’ll explore the dynamic push and pull of mixed media by starting with abundance—marks, colors, textures—and finishing with elegant restraint.

  Working on a trio of wooden panels, you’ll build up rich, expressive backgrounds using a variety of mixed media techniques: think collage, scribbles, stencils, stamps, paint, and whatever else wants to make its way into the mix. Once your surfaces are full of texture and energy, you’ll learn how to reduce—masking a focal shape or silhouette and painting out the rest to reveal a strong, bold composition from the chaos.

  This process is not only visually satisfying—it’s a powerful creative metaphor: sometimes, clarity emerges only after the messy middle.

  You’ll leave with three striking, one-of-a-kind panels that reflect your personal story and style, plus a technique you’ll want to return to again and again.

  
  Materials Fee $20 paid at beginning of class includes:

  3 wooden panels, custom designed stencil, ephemera packet

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Acrylic Paint (medium or heavy body) 5 colors + black & white
  • Acrylic Ink (1 or 2 colors
  • Caran d’Ache Neocolor 1 Wax Pastel (or equivalent)
  • Favorite Stencils/Foam Stamps
  • Scissors
  •  Matte Medium & Gesso
  • Favorite Brushes
  • Brayer(optional)|
  • Favorite Washi Tapes(I love black and white designs) or  plain masking tape
  • Various paint markers
  • Water-soluble pencils/crayons
  • Paper Towels/Wet Wipes
  • Water Container
  • Dryer

   

   

   

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• Pamela Sue Johnson
  6:30 - 9:30
  Sat Eve March 21
  $100.00

  FLOWERS have inspired art makers around the world since forever ago.  In this workshop we will focus on creating a floral paintings with professional grade watercolors  and mixed-media. This workshop is beginner friendly as well as suitable for the seasoned painter. 

  Using my unique style of loose and free watercolor painting, I will teach you how to lean into the fluid medium of watercolor and allow it to river into a floral  painting that will surprise and delight you.

  Simple tips and tricks for how to draw and begin a watercolor painting of flowers will be our starting point. This workshop is meant to be playful and allow you to enjoy the creative process. Students will make at least two watercolor paintings on 9x12 Coldpress paper. .

  Materials Fee $25 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Pro grade watercolor paint
  Round Brush
  Palette
  Spray Bottle
  Watercup
  Pencil
  Transfer paper
  Paper Towels
  Pencil
  Stabilo pencils, gel pens, stencils, scribble sticks (shared)

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Just YOU!

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• Erin Keck
  6:30 - 9:30
  Sat Eve March 21
  $100.00

  Robots are such cool creatures. The mechanical characteristics of a human physique to give them personalities to which we can relate. 

  In this class we will be creating our own small robot sculptures using everyday nuts & bolts, plus castaways from the garage of yesteryear.

  Everything will be provided in this class along with instruction for assemblage. Each student will leave with two Robot assemblage Art Dolls 

  Come and enjoy this easy, fun, and relaxing class. No previous knowledge of assemblage is required, only a little ingenuity.

  Materials Fee $20 paid at beginning of class includes:

  All materials are supplied

   

   

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Sat/Sun March 21-22

• Clarissa Callesen
  9:00-4:30
  Sat/Sun March 21-22
  $365.00

  Step into the wild, wonderful world of eco dyeing—where plants, pressure, and a little bit of heat combine to create unexpected beauty on fabric. In this playful and fast-paced two-day workshop, you’ll explore the art (and science!) of contact print dyeing—a process where leaves, flowers, rusty bits, and all sorts of curious materials leave their marks behind in surprising, often magical ways.

  We’ll dive into the fundamentals: how to choose and prep fabric, use mordants, bundle botanicals, and coax out rich, organic patterns with steam and time. But don’t expect rigid rules—this class is all about experimentation, discovery, and embracing the glorious unpredictability of nature's palette.

  Bring your curiosity and a few fabric pieces you'd love to transform—everything else, including an extensive array of plants, supplies, and equipment, will be ready and waiting for you. You'll be guided every step of the way with plenty of encouragement, creative mischief, and room to explore. You'll go home with a beautiful stash of one-of-a-kind fabrics—perfect for stitching, collaging, bookmaking, or just admiring!

   With two full days together, you'll have the time and space to play, experiment, and let your creativity roam. This is also a perfect opportunity to engage in sustainable art-making—recycling and transforming textiles in a world where fabric waste is all too common.

  No experience necessary. Just come ready to play, bundle, unwrap, and celebrate the happy accidents along the way.

  Materials Fee $50 paid at beginning of class includes:
  This fee includes everything you need to fully immerse yourself in the eco dyeing process—no scrambling for tools or materials. A great deal of care and effort has gone into sourcing, collecting, and preparing an abundant array of equipment and botanical materials to make your experience rich and seamless.

  A  satin silk scarf  8” x 54”
  All equipment and tools for eco dyeing: steamers, burners, propane, dowels, buckets, drying racks, plastic
  Plastic sheeting, spray bottles, and fabric marking tools
  A generous selection of known printing plant material
  Pre-dyed fabric blankets
  Natural dyes
  Mordants and vinegar
  Recycled fabric
  Nitrile gloves
  Everything will be ready and waiting so you can focus on experimenting, creating, and having fun.

  Supplies Needed to bring for Class:

  Smaller pieces of white or light-colored fabric no wider than 20”. I am a big proponent of recycled textiles!  Silk, wool, and cotton are the “recommended” fabrics, but I have had some striking results with synthetic as well.  Feel free to bring vintage lace, hankies, old rags, or even worn-out sheets—anything you’re curious to transform. This class is all about experimentation and seeing what surprises emerge!

  I will be providing you with one silk scarf.
  If you would like more: Dharma Trading Company is a good source for reasonable silk yardage and silk scarves. http://www.dharmatrading.com/fabric/silk/silk-fabrics.html
  A pair of  sharp scissors 
  A couple absorbent rags or paper towels for mopping up messes 
  This is a messy wet class so you may want an apron 
  I will be providing nitrile gloves but if you would like more coverage you may want a pair of longer dishwashing gloves
  Several Ziploc bags 1 or 2 gallon size for transporting wet materials home

  Optional:

  Additional local plant material you would like to experiment with
  A bundle of dried or fresh eucalyptus  
  “Special” rust objects (there will be lots of general rusty objects  provided for class use)
  Embroidery thread and needles if you would like to explore some stitching in the down times

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• Lulu Murakami Moonwood
  9:00 - 4:30
  Sat/Sun March 21-22
  $370.00

  Imagine you knew the wise old woman of the woods.  Imagine you were BECOMING the wise old woman of the woods, and you were LOVING it! (Or wanting to love it.) Let’s envision and create our own version of this wisdom keeper, incorporating her stories, and any offerings we may want to include.  In this two-day class, we will share, journal - maybe even dance?! And sew, sculpt, paint and adorn our crones to express our own sacred mysteries.

  Materials Fee $ 25 paid at beginning of class includes:

  All doll construction materials including paper clay, a doll form and patterns, sheep’s wool and other accoutrements from nature, and some acrylic paints will be provided.  Some fabric and trims will be available,

  Supplies To Bring to Class

  your own costume fabrics. Additionally, please bring pencil/pen and paper or journal, and a few of your own favorite acrylic paint colors.

  
   

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Sat/Sun/Mon March 21-23

• Orly Avineri
  9:00 - 4:30
  Sat/Sun/Mon March 21-23
  $555.00

  This 3-day workshop is about exploring alternative ways of depicting faces in our work. It’s really about demystifying portrait-making through intuitive prompts using papers, paint, image transfers, and line makers. We will then gather our various images and create tender little books filled with awe and wonderment. As always, we’ll grant our undeniable wish to come into our own, to retreat, to explore our intimate visual worlds with ease, lightness, and in camaraderie.

  SuppliesNeeded to Bring to Class:

  -A sidekick - a used/vintage book with images/photographs/illustrations you love, to be altered. (Book should lay flat when worked on and preferably not glossy)
  -Acrylic Paints (a few colors of your choice), container for water, paper towels or/and rags
  -White Gesso
  -Black Gesso
  -A couple of different size brushes, from very thin to wide and flat
  -Scissors
  -Matte or soft Gel (Liquitex, Golden)
  -Fine permanent black pens.
  -A cereal box or any large food box
  -Sewing/embroidery needles & sewing and /or embroidery threads in favorite colors
  -Wax thread for binding (favorite color) (Optional)
  -An awl
  -A nice size collection of collage papers, ‘almost’ blank papers (like old letters, pages from old ledgers and books), miscellaneous images, original or photocopies, images of faces from magazines, old drawings, old books, etc.

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• Beatriz Helton
  9:00 - 4:30
  Sat/Sun/Mon March 21-23
  $555.00

  Gather all the tidbits and scraps left over from other projects you’ve been saving that were too precious to file in the circular bin and I will share how to craft those into a book filled with creatively inventive ways to make extraordinary pages. You’ll explore playing with ink on wet strength tissue, use acrylic paint to make unique prints on mulberry papers while using fabric as a blotter that can also be used for embellishment,  All these elements combined will create a wonderfilled book of extraordinary pages. 

  -First you’ll experiment with inks using wet strength tissue paper as a substrate

  -You’ll enjoy painting on mulberry paper with a unique printing method 

  -Once your papers are dry you’ll embellish them with metallic gold, silver and white and black pens and stabilo water soluble pencils

  -You’ll learn how to wield a sewing needle to create perfectly imperfect instinctually stitched details that will put the finishing touches on  your one of a kind book of extraordinary pages

  Materials Fee $10 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Wet strength tissue paper
  Mulberry paper
  Heavy duty smooth mixed media paper
  French handmade papers
  Deli paper
  Assorted fabrics
  Frisket

  Gold metal leaf

   

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Awl
  Waxed book binding thread
  Clips for holding pages together while binding
  Wide eye sewing needle for binding and instinctual stitching
  Your choice of threads in different weights and colors, (DMC, embroidery and sewing)
  Snips and paper cutting scissors|Acrylic paints - red, blue, yellow, 
  White and black gesso
  2 inch brayer
  Small paint brush for details
  1 or 2 inch flat or filbert for applying medium or paint
  Glue stick
  Black Uniball Air pen
  Bird feathers
  Water container
  Rag for cleaning brushes or spills
  Apron
  
  Optional:

  Buttons, baubles, beads, bits of lace, any ephemera you’d like to add including photographs, labels, stamps, you name it.

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Sun/Mon March 22-23

• Micah Goguen
  9:00 - 4:30
  Sun/Mon March 22-23
  $365.00

  Join artist Micah Goguen as we walk through design principles using collage, acrylic and texture pastes in a creative and innovative way. You will be able to create your own collage papers using GelPress gel plates that you get to keep. We will be using GOLDEN acrylics on Ampersand Art Panels to create simple abstract compositions. You will then be able to layer and arrange a cityscape or landscape following these methods. Finish it off by layering some texture with stencils and you will have your own unique pair of paintings. Each guest will leave with 2 completed paintings and keep their gel plate.

  Materials Fee $25 paid at beginning of class includes:

  (Qty 2) Ampersand 6 x 6 Gessobord panels
  • SilverBrush Black Pearl brushes
  • GOLDEN Fluid Acrylics
  • GOLDEN OPEN acrylics
  • GOLDEN Glass Bead Gel, Light Molding Paste, Heavy Gel Matte
  • TCW stencils
  • SilverBrush Stencil Pounces
  • GelPress gel plate 6 x 6 (to keep)
  • Posca Black Paint Pens
  • Watercups
  • Palettes

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  • Apron (optional)
  • Paper Towels
   

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Sun March 22

• Becky Springer
  9:00 - 4:30
  Sun March 22
  $185.00

  Curious about intuitive painting? Ready to unleash your creativity? Want to make art in a welcoming community where your identities and stories are celebrated? Let’s paint bold and colorful flowers together! 
  This workshop is designed to give you a hands-on and in-depth look into intuitive painting and abstract expressionism in the form of painting florals. It's for anyone wanting access to more freedom, authenticity, and courage in their painting practice.
  I'll guide you through my intuitive painting process and share: My integration of a whole hearted practice with including meditation and journaling, painting demonstrations aplenty, mark making and layering techniques, my favorite paints and tools, color mixing tips and tricks, and how to use fresh flowers and reference photos for inspiration.
  This isn’t a paint by numbers class. Those serve their purpose, but I don’t want you to paint like me or everyone else. Here you’ll tell your own story and explore your unique style.
  Open to all levels. Seasoned painters and first-time painters are wholeheartedly encouraged to join. If you're a beginner who has never painted or an experienced painter feeling creatively stuck and in need of a boost of fresh inspiration, this course is for you!

  Materials Fee $15 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Class handouts
  Acrylic paint
  Gesso
  Gel medium
  Stabilo all pencils
  Blue towels
  Spray bottles
  A variety of mark making tools 

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Watercolor or mixed media paper (my favorite is Cason XL) in 9x12 or larger
  Variety of acrylic paint brushes in various sizes
  Palette Pad or something to use as a palette surface
  Water container

  Optional to Bring:
  Your favorite acrylic paint
  Favorite Mark making tools (oil pastels, pigment sticks, water soluble crayons,
  stabilo woodies, intense blocks, etc.) 

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• Vicki Assegued
  9:00 - 4:30
  Sun March 22
  $185.00

  You’ll learn many techniques for weaving, knotting, wrapping, tying, sewing, coiling and twisting of fiber materials to build your dynamic and stunning piece to hang on the wall. The surprising and versatile foundation for the weaving is plastic fencing, which opens the creative journey into much more than weaving.  You’ll also make fringe, tassels and pompoms to add texture and delight. No art or weaving experience is necessary, and all levels are most welcome.

  Materials Fee $40 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Everything you'll need, including the plastic fencing, many gorgeous fabrics and yarns, and various other decorations to add to your piece.
  (Optionally, you're most welcome to bring your own stash of fabrics, yarns and decorative elements to add to your piece). 

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  all included

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• Nicole Austin
  9:00 - 4:30
  Sun March 22
  $185.00

  Learn how to create beautiful, layered, magical portraits! I’ll take the fear and guesswork out of how to draw faces.  I can teach anyone at any level how to draw a simple face, take what you already know, and add layers and depth to bring your portraits to life!  You will learn simple techniques for drawing a proportionate face, how to create shading and highlights, how to add skin tones with different mixed-media techniques, how to add texture & dimension, and how to express your unique voice and style.

  Materials Fee $20 paid at beginning of class includes:

  use of shared supplies such as collage paper, washi tape, oil pastels, spray ink, stencils, paint, paint pens

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Art Journal (mixed media weight paper)
  Shiva oil pain sticks (white, yellow ochre, red or pink)
  Basic kit: scissors, glue stick, pencil
  Optional: your favorite stencils, stamps, collage paper

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• Chris Karpiak
  9:00 - 4:30
  Sun March 22
  $185.00

   Create a mixed media series on wood panels, layered with original papers, dyed fabric, natural elements and ephemera of your choice. You will create original papers to build collage layers that support natural elements such as twigs, bark, stones, feathers, shells and metal.  You will explore how fabric and fibres find their place amongst these collaged pieces.  You will be encouraged to work intuitively throughout this class as you connect with your inner self and with your materials. You will be encouraged to approach your work with curiosity, exploration and a sense of awe and wonder.  Create at your own level and use your own creativity while being gently guided to truly make these pieces unique and authentically yours.

  Materials Fee $40 paid at beginning of class includes:

  4, 6x6” wood cradled panels
  cotton muslin
  water color paper 
  under paper

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  a variety of fibres eg) wool, embroidery floss, hemp twine
  sewing needles with an eye large enough for the fibres to pass through
  scissors
  white acrylic paint
  acrylic inks: Payne’s Gray, Indigo, Sepia, Transparent Burnt Umber, Raw Sienna 
  ephemera of your choice eg) twigs, bark, stones, feathers, shells, beads, wire, metal, buttons
  brushes: a medium sized stiff brush, a mop brush, a medium sized Filbert water color brush, a fan brush
  gel medium
  old brush to apply gel medium (medium size)
  natural mark making tools: twigs of various sizes, feather
  heat tool
  glass to hold water for cleaning brushes
  paper towels
  apron
  paper trimmer
  brayer

  Optional items:

  heavy gel medium to adhere natural elements
  exacto knife to trim paper from the wood panels 
  cutting mat for trimming paper from wood panels
  gloves to protect hands from ink

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• Rochelle Gaukel
  9:00 - 4:30
  Sun March 22
  $185.00

  In this class we will be learning the molten stamped solder technique to create our Sacre Coeur (sacred heart) piece.  We will also create the reliquary box that will be soldered to your heart. Then we will patina the piece before we add the rosary chain to hang your heart.

  This workshop is a great class for the beginner solder student.

  Materials Fee $50 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Copper tape, sacred heart board, glass, matchbox, papers, book pages, images, vintage papers, rhinestones, buttons, words, glass glitter, trinkets for inside reliquary box, jump rings, rosary chain, patina. Rubber stamps to use. (I will have glues and Mod Podge to use).

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Cookie sheet for your solder station

  Silicone baking sheet for inside of your cookie sheet (this helps from items sliding in your cookie sheet)  You can find at the dollar store

  Soldering iron (WELLER 100 WATT/Model W100PG) -  https://glasssupplies41.com/products/weller-100-watt-w100pg-temperature-controlled-soldering-iron?_pos=1&_sid=93ba151d0&_ss=r?variant=48471642112280

  Soldering iron stand  -  https://glasssupplies41.com/products/diamond-tech-studio-pro-soldering-iron-stand-heavy-duty?_pos=3&_sid=bdb4ab7b3&_ss=r?variant=48413210706200

  Spool of lead-free solder -  https://glasssupplies41.com/products/1-pound-16-oz-roll-amerway-solder-lead-free-low-cost?_pos=1&_sid=1aad0b547&_ss=r?variant=48413194977560

  Flux  -  https://www.grainger.com/product/HARRIS-Water-Soluble-Lead-Free-Flux-1UYJ9

  Sal Ammoniac block -  https://glasssupplies41.com/products/large-block-8-oz-sal-ammoniac?_pos=1&_sid=c39358de7&_ss=r?variant=48471626678552

  Scissors

  Paintbrush

  Jewelry pliers set (flat nose pliers, round nose pliers, flush cutters)

  Rag or towel

  Apron

  Optional items:

  Any bits and pieces you would want to personalize your reliquary box with.

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• Dina Wakley
  9:00 - 4:30
  Sun March 22
  $185.00

  I always say that there as many ways to do art as there are hands that do it. I call my way “the gospel according to Dina.” I have some guidelines that I use to help me as I work. Some of the guidelines are composition principles, some are color theory, some are quirks. In this class, I will show you my gospels and we will do creative exercises that will help you learn and excel at each principle, as well as ignore them completely!

  Instructor will Provide:

  handout
  stencils for sharing
  collage fodder for sharing

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Your art journal
  9x12 Watercolor or mixed media paper pad, student grade is fine (I like Cason XL). We need lots of paper to play on!
  Acrylic gesso
  Acrylic paints
  Marking tools like Scribble Sticks, Stabilo All pencils, etc.
  Spray bottle with water
  Paint brushes
  Wipes/paper towels/water container to wash brushes
  Gel medium
  Your favorite stencils.
  Plain collage paper tissue or deli paper
   

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• Rio Wrenn
  9:00 - 4:30
  Sun March 22
  $185.00

  This workshop will explore natural dyes and basic embroidery stitches to create a unique color palette with plants and minerals as well as begin to stitch with abstract inspiration. We will dye several skeins of cotton threads and one stitching cloth to inspire from. Using harvested plants and mordants we will create dye baths, practice various stitches, and start creating a final piece to take home

  Materials Fee $20 paid at beginning of class includes:

  3 15 yard skeins of threads for each student, sample size fabrics, 12x12 inch cotton for final project, 8x8 inch cotton for sample stitches,  Cotton thread for sample stitches, natural dyes, mordants, 1-2 page handouts, and one needle per student.

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  notebook, pen, small embroidery hoop ( 8" max), towel, baggie to take home damp things.

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Sun Eve March 22

• Michelle Armstrong
  6:30 - 9:30
  Sun Eve March 22
  $100.00

  Neurographic drawing is a form of art therapy. It is a drawing technique that works with our subconscious mind to help us break old patterns and form new connections. Learn this technique and spend a relaxing few hours playing with color and enjoying the process. No art experience required.

  Materials Fee $10 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Watercolor paper, sharpie markers, water color paints, brushes

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  a creative mindset

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• Pamela Sue Johnson
  6:30 - 9:30
  Sun Eve March 22
  $100.00

  The use of collage with watercolor is a spacious art process allowing for much experimenting. In this workshop students will be guided in how to create mixed-media artworks with collage elements and watercolor paints. The combining of various paper scraps with color and texture leads to vibrant tapestries of unique artworks. This is a beginner friendly class that is also suitable for the seasoned art maker who wants to grow their skill. Each student will create a minimum of two artworks on 9x12 paper.
  ALL SUPPLIES included in your material fee. See below. You are welcome to bring your fave supplies to add to the fun.
   

  Materials Fee $20 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Watercolor paint with brush
  Watercolor Paper
  Spray Bottle
  Collage elements
  Glue
  Water Cup
  Paper Towels

  Shared supplies include stencils, stencil spray, acrylic markers, scribble sticks, rubber stamps
   

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  YOU JUST BRING YOU!
   
   

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Sun/Sun Eve March 22

• Erin Keck
  9:00 - 4:30 & 6:30 - 9:30
  Sun/Sun Eve March 22
  $285.00

  This is an amazing timepiece that you will forever treasure.

  In this Class students will create a Steampunk wall clock. Using wood laser cut gears, students will learn a technique of covering the gears with foils to create a distressed tooled metal look. 

  Students will be instructed on the construction of the steampunk clock in how to space, layer, and embelllish to give the best balance and dimensional effects and to allow the illusion of movement.

  Students will also be instructed on making photo gears.

  When finished the clock will measure approximately 10” - 12” in diameter. 

  This class is designed for all skill levels.

  Materials Fee $45 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Everything is provided to create this Steampunk Clock.

  Wood gears, hardware, clock movement, foils, adhesive.

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  6 pictures measuring 2” in diameter.

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Mon March 23

• Vicki Assegued
  9:00 - 4:30
  Mon March 23
  $185.00

  After wrapping a frame with various fun fibers, you'll go wild with adding fabric, yarn and mixed media embellishments within and around the frame to create a one-of-a-kind extravaganza. No art experience is necessary, and all levels are most welcome.

  Materials Fee $40 paid at beginning of class includes:

  everything you'll need, including the frame, many gorgeous fabrics and yarns, and various other decorations to add to your piece. (Optionally, you're also most welcome to bring your own stash of fabrics, yarns and decorative elements to add to your piece). 

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  all included

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• Nicole Austin
  9:00 - 4:30
  Mon March 23
  $185.00

  Some call us monsters for ripping up and altering books--I think of us more as creatives who can see potential in anything! Let's gather together with kindred spirits and rip and alter to our hearts' content! We'll take an ordinary vintage book and turn it into something extraordinary using paint, embellishments, and reconstructive techniques. You bring the book, (BYOB!) and I'll supply the rest! Each part of the book will be put to good and new uses as we deconstruct our books and reconstruct them into fabulous works of art. We'll also create our own unique collage papers to be used inside our new books and explore several journaling jumpstarts and background-starting techniques to get you going!

  Materials Fee $20  paid at beginning of class includes:

  use of shared supplies such as collage paper, washi tape, oil pastels, spray ink, stencils, paint, fabrics & trims

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Vintage book (something old or thrifted, but the pages are still intact--no crumbling or delicate pages)
  Mod Podge (or other matte medium)
  X-acto knife
  Cutting mat
  Basic kit: scissors, glue stick, pencil

  Optional: your favorite stencils, stamps, washi tape, collage paper, and embellishments
   

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• Chris Karpiak
  9:00 - 4:30
  Mon March 23
  $185.00

  Do you want to create freely and uninhibited? Do you want to throw that inner critic away and find joy and play in your art practice? Do you want to feel safe in trying new things you strive to expand your creative works?

  This class lets you fully and freely express yourself with your art materials so you may experience pure joy as you become brave and bold in your art work, exploring what is. You will be gently guided and encouraged to try new things, to be brave, to make bold moves, and to feel completely free to authentically create from your soul. You will work both big and small, creating works on paper and in your art journal. You will find new ways to use the materials you already have as you engage in work that will make your creativity and heart flourish. Your works will become mini paintings, expressions and stories of yourself and where you are in your journey. You will not only take home beautiful, soulful works that can be used as inspiration for more, but you will also take away rich experiences that will influence your creativity.

   

  Materials Fee $ paid at beginning of class includes:

  $42 (for large watercolor paper substrates)
  $2 (for newsprint under paper)

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:
  • acrylic paints (colors of your choice)
  • brushes, a variety of sizes
  • acrylic inks - include black, some neutrals or metallics and a few other colors of your choice
  • gel medium
  • old brush for applying gel medium
  • mixed media paper (2-4 sheets, approximately 9 x12”)
  • archival tissue paper, approximately 4-6 sheets
  • text paper
  • plastic card
  • brayer
  • mark making tools (in a variety of sizes - can be anything from catalyst tools , fan brush to nature tools like twigs and feathers)
  • pencils
  • charcoal pencil or charcoal
  • pastels
  • catalyst tool for spreading paint (or something like a bowl scraper)
  • scissors
  • heat tool
  • paper towels
  • glass for holding water to clean your brushes
  • apron

  Optional items:

  • Fixative if you’re using pastels or charcoal and you don’t want them to smudge. (I recommend Spectra Fix as it is non toxic and doesn’t have fumes).
   

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• Jesse Reno
  9:00 - 4:30
  Mon March 23
  $185.00

  This class is open to all levels including those who have never painted before. this is a great class for anyone who has struggled with or would simply like to explore new and expressed ways of creating faces. using fun simple techniqes we will carve imagery into - ez carve printing blocks, and experiment with mono printing. allowing us to print the imagery in a variety of ways. its more about the way we print the image then the complexity of the carving. in most cases the simpiler the better. Once we have experimented with carving and printing we will be ready to work the pieces into expressed artifacts. reshaping, and reworking the imagery in ways that give it an aged and weathered look. we will use text and symbols to add meaning and question within the work.

  Using block printing as a base for creation will allow experimentation without the fear of mistakes. We will be able to repeat the imagery with ease by simply reprinting from our carvings. this repeated imagery will encourage us to experiment with new techniques like subtraction methods and compare the various printing and redefining methods against one another. the techniques are quick simple and imediate keeping things fun and moving forward.

  These techniques and concepts work perfectly in connection with any of my other painting methods. So if youve taken a class with me previously these techniques will act as new tools which you can incorporate with any other concepts you have learned.

  If you would like to learn more about my teaching style and my background you can check out the videos below

  In this  video I explain my ideas and motivation while painting. if you ever wanted to take a class with me this video will give you a good idea of how I teach and think about painting.

  https://www.facebook.com/521281040/videos/10158785508571041/

  This 6 minute video shows me painting a 8x12 ft mural from start to finish in time lapse with text explaining my ideas while creating the piece

  https://youtu.be/3stwcQrO8ts

  to see over 3000 examples of my work and to find out more check out my site - www.jessereno.com

  Kit fee of $25 paid to instructor at beginning of class includes:

  large sheets of 100lb bristol paper
  non toxic acrylic paint
  ez cut printing blocks
  carving tools
   

  Supplies Needed to Bring to Classs

  a mix of brushes - nothing fancy you can bring what you have on hand or cheap brushes will do fine i generally dont spend more than 3$ on a brush
  you should b ring at least
  1 - flat brush 1/2in-1in
  1 fan brush
  1 ship brush 1-2in

  oil pastels craypas work great and are super cheap
  small pack of 8
   
   

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• Becky Springer
  9:00 - 4:30
  Mon March 23
  $185.00

  In the name of freedom and play, let's paint abstract faces!
  I invite you to spend the day with me letting loose, slinging paint, and having fun. You'll be gently guided and supported every step of the way.
  When I first started painting, faces and figures were the subject matter that scared me the most. However, with a lot of practice and some key lessons learned, they now come easily. In fact, it's what I paint most often in my art journal for comfort.
  If painting faces seems scary to you, I want to demonstrate how to simplify the process. I will provide lessons to get you started and help subside those fears. I'll encourage you to paint perfectly imperfect abstract faces.
  Faces tell stories like no other subject and I'll invite you to infuse your faces with your own stories. We'll start with intention setting and art journal prompts followed by several guided painting excercises using a vareity of tools, mediums, and palettes. Included are tips for setting up your painting station, mark making, color and composition, techniques for building layers, and so much more.
  Open to all levels. Seasoned painters and first-time painters are wholeheartedly encouraged to join. If you're a beginner who has never painted or an experienced painter feeling creatively stuck and in need of a boost of inspiration, this course is for you.

  Materials Fee $15 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Class handouts
  Acrylic paint
  Gesso
  Gel medium
  Stabilo all pencils
  Blue towels
  Spray bottles
  A variety of mark making tools 

   

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Watercolor or mixed media paper (my favorite is Cason XL) in 9x12 or larger
  Variety of acrylic paint brushes in various sizes
  Palette Pad or something to use as a palette surface
  Water container 

  optional

  Your favorite acrylic paint
  Favorite Mark making tools (oil pastels, pigment sticks, water soluble crayons,
  stabilo woodies, intense blocks, etc.) 

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• Erin Keck
  9:00 - 4:30
  Mon March 23
  $185.00

  In this workshop students will learn how to create four different style beads using vintage new/old stock bottle caps. Using a metal Disc Cutter, and Dapping block we will transform ordinary metal bottle caps into unique beads. A bangle bracelet kit will be added for students to display their finished beads.
  This is for all skill levels. Each student will leave with as many beads as they wish to make during the class 

  Materials Fee $20 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Vintage New Old Stock Bottle caps, all jewelry hardware to create beads and bracelet, tools to be used in class

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  A basic jewelry tool kit,(round nose pliers, chain nose pliers, small wire cutters) teacher will also have a few extra tools to use.

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• Lulu Murakami Moonwood
  9:00 - 4:30
  Mon March 23
  $185.00

  When I embroider I like to image that every stitch contains a message.  Every color expresses a thought or emotion, and symbols hold ancient meaning.  Let’s discover our own personal correspondences to stitch a talisman to bring good energy into our lives.  We will use basic stitches that can be easily embellished to make an objet of delight filled with meaning that is special to you.

  
  Materials Fee $10 paid at beginning of class includes:

  I will provide luscious wool fabric which is a dream to stitch into, embroidery threads,  some charms and such that you might want to incorporate into your talisman, and patterns for your talisman.  

  Supplies to Bring to Class

  pencil and paper to design your own talisman shape, and a tiny treasure of your own to hide within.

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• Dina Wakley
  9:00 - 4:30
  Mon March 23
  $185.00

  I adore adding text to my work. There is something about text that is intriguing--it draws us in as viewers because we want to read it and decode it. It helps us look closely at a work. As artists, text brings many different layers of meaning and expression. Join me while we explore all things text--what to say, ways to create it visually, ways to add it to our artwork.

  Instructor will Provide:

  handout
  stencils for sharing
  collage fodder for sharing

  Supplies Needed to Bring to Class:

  Your art journal
  9x12 Watercolor or mixed media paper pad, student grade is fine (I like Cason XL). We need lots of paper to play on!
  Acrylic gesso
  Acrylic paints
  Marking tools like Scribble Sticks, Stabilo All pencils, etc.
  Spray bottle with water
  Paint brushes
  Wipes/paper towels/water container to wash brushes
  Gel medium
  Your favorite stencils.
  Plain collage paper tissue or deli paper
   

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• Rochelle Gaukel
  9:00 - 4:30
  Mon March 23
  $185.00

  In this class we will be learning the molten stamped solder technique to create our front cover plate for our journals. These are fun to create!  After we make and stamp solder our journal cover, we will patina it before we create the artwork for inside the bezel.  We will rivet the cover plate to our journals before we pour resin inside of the bezel.

  This workshop is a great class for the beginner solder student.
   

  Materials Fee $50 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Book journal, copper metal, resin, bezel wire, filigrees, rivets, papers, book pages, images, vintage papers, words, glass glitter, patina. Rubber stamps to use. (I will have glues and Mod Podge to use).

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Cookie sheet for your solder station

  Silicone baking sheet for inside of your cookie sheet (this helps from items sliding in your cookie sheet)  You can find at the dollar store

  Soldering iron (WELLER 100 WATT/Model W100PG) -  https://glasssupplies41.com/products/weller-100-watt-w100pg-temperature-controlled-soldering-iron?_pos=1&_sid=93ba151d0&_ss=r?variant=48471642112280

  Soldering iron stand  -  https://glasssupplies41.com/products/diamond-tech-studio-pro-soldering-iron-stand-heavy-duty?_pos=3&_sid=bdb4ab7b3&_ss=r?variant=48413210706200

  Spool of lead-free solder -  https://glasssupplies41.com/products/1-pound-16-oz-roll-amerway-solder-lead-free-low-cost?_pos=1&_sid=1aad0b547&_ss=r?variant=48413194977560

  Butane Torch  (DO NOT fill torch with butane - I will have butane here to use - you are not allowed to fly in airplane with butane) https://www.amazon.com/Bernzomatic-2880116-Butane-Micro-Torch/dp/B003RVN5F6/ref=sr_1_5?crid=MKVOEZLO6DTX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xhfZ22qvBuTmVyhfXfyjgQo3Ji9lGLS45oAo1mX-S7xSbZTSQVHGoMCjqrLAJrj28PgmXs2l83QSkJ_crcvM-pOAcbl5soakR3737HfLhwXdokv-xxEe8HsyghAfq01DzQNi1HBtFlZMjqD19hhYTrnwoBQpTF44bYwrM0Qt4dzkJ73qPdIBX8qtfTgzEmjDpZK3fsOpbMOOrAsaFrDZRUpN35L1ABZEvfQKMXIlEBUAFiIXcsskwXOoi2_NwoXeuBJ_7Scrmgs7e_erfbi8RRvHJDhNJuF3rabC6OyS3tI.UvOf_IkCxY6rMxy1lgT-s3H5vYuovov1Ezsd_ZtE81M&dib_tag=se&keywords=bernzomatic+butane+torch&qid=1747699423&sprefix=benzomatic+butane+torch%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-5

  Flux  -  https://www.grainger.com/product/HARRIS-Water-Soluble-Lead-Free-Flux-1UYJ9

  Sal Ammoniac block -  https://glasssupplies41.com/products/large-block-8-oz-sal-ammoniac?_pos=1&_sid=c39358de7&_ss=r?variant=48471626678552

  Scissors

  Paintbrush

  Ball Peen Hammer

  Jewelry pliers set (flat nose pliers, round nose pliers, flush cutters)

  Rag or towel

  Apron

  Optional items:

  Any bits and pieces you would want to personalize your bezel

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• Clarissa Callesen
  9:00-4:30
  Mon March 23
  $185.00

  The Gelli plate is so much more than just a background-maker. In this one-day workshop, we’ll take a painterly, process-driven approach to Gelli printing—one that results in stand-alone works of art that feel personal, layered, and expressive.

  You don’t need to know how to draw to make something beautiful. We’ll use the plate as a springboard to create images with depth and intention, exploring techniques that move beyond the usual Gelli routine.

  What we’ll explore:
  • Reverse painting, a method for building images from the inside out
  • Drawing materials—like pencils and pastels—used in unexpected ways
  • Embossing through pressure, including the delightfully rogue use of a humble ballpoint pen
  • Simple, low-tech image reproduction—no frustrating transfers here

  You’ll work from images that inspire you—whether that’s something meaningful from home or one from my collection of curious and beautiful source material.

  Like always, I’ll demonstrate the techniques, offer tips and guidance, and cheer you on as you find your own creative rhythm. There’s room for experimentation, quiet discovery, and even a few surprises along the way.

  This is an invitation to approach the Gelli plate as a tool for making complete, expressive artwork—with a little mess, a lot of play, and results you might not expect (in the best way).

  Materials Fee $15 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Mixed media paper
  Tracing paper
  Pencils
  Charcoal
  Mineral oil
  Gloves
  Stencils
  Texture tools
  Printer paper
  Extra image
  Pens
  Padding 

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Two Gelli plates
  An assortment of acrylic paints in your favorite color palette. (I prefer Amsterdam acrylics). Make sure to include a black and white.  
  Brayer 
  An assortment of acrylic pens ( I prefer Posca) make sure to include a black and white
  4-6 images that you want to work with sized to your Gelli plates. Black and White can  be easier to work with but not necessary. 
  An assortment of paint brushes 
  A small box of cheap pastels
  Matte Gel Medium
  Wet wipes

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• Helene Knott
  9:00 - 4:30
  Mon March 23
  $185.00

  Sewing Machines will be provided by Montavilla Sewing Center.  You may bring your own if you are local.  Please know how to operate a machine before taking the class

   Seminole piecing is a classic sewing technique originally employed the Seminole Tribe in Florida to salvage and remake strips of fabric into new cloth that was used to make their garments. In this class, you will learn basic Seminole piecing to create the centerpiece for a salmon totem. After completing the piecing and fused applique, the project can be embellished with hand or machine embroidery and beading if desired.  The completed project can be used as wall art, a table mat, centerpiece for a quilt, or applied to a garment. Kits will be available to make the center panel. Embellishing your project is optional and  may require additional materials, contact the instructor for more details. Skill level: Confident beginner and up. 

  Materials Fee $25 paid at beginning of class includes:

  Precut fabric strips for Seminole piecing, silhouette and background fabrics, fusible web, construction thread

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Small craft scissors

  Thread snips

  Embellishment supplies (optional): You may or may not get your salmon to the embellishment stage. The choice of embellishments will vary depending on whether you wish to hand or machine embroider or add beads, contact the instructor for additional information

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• Michelle Banton
  9:00 - 4:30
  Mon March 23
  $185.00

  Using tiny bits of fabric, we’ll make mosaics. No breaking tiles, glass or porcelain. An easy and relaxing way to spend your day and create a unique piece to display in your studio. We’ll learn the technique and then have some choices on the final project.

  Materials Fee $30 cash paid  to instructor at beginning of class includes:

  materials content hereAll fabrics, your own cutting mat, rotary cutter, tweezers, ruler, blank canvas, fusible web and reusable container for your fabric bits. I will supply everything, except scissors. You’ll have a kit to take home to make more. All are yours to keep.

  Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

  Small, sharp scissors and a smile

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