Adult Art Workshops
Our Adult Creative Arts Workshops provide a great opportunity for those over 13.5 to enjoy the studio for an afternoon, learn new skills, have fun, come with friends or meet new ones and best of all leave with a new piece of art!
We have the pleasure of working with several artists in the community as well as our own in house instructors. Our workshops are always changing and depending on the season you can find art classes like cake decorating, glass etching, painting, knitting, paper crafts, mosaics and decoupage to name a few! To see photos of past art workshops visit us on FB HERE. If you are interested in classes for your 8.5-13.5 year old please visit us HERE.
Doors open 10 minutes before your scheduled class. Please bring your material fee in the form of cash or check to your workshop.
Snowmen & Penguin Friends:
Saturday, Feb. 5th ~ 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Oh my cuteness!!! These little snowmen and penguin families are so adorable you won't be able to stop expanding their families!! :) Join us for this delightful workshop and have a creative and relaxing afternoon learning how to make these little guys. All supplies like buttons, trims, sparkles and fabric will be provided. Students can choose between making snowmen and/or penguins in various sizes.
Leave With: You'll leave with two characters and the knowledge to make more.
Happy Penguins, Cake Decorating
Saturday, Feb. 12th ~ 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Who wants cake?? Why, everyone, almost.... Come learn the art of cake decorating while creating this sweet little penguin face! Complete with a pompom cupcake and decorated hat, this cake design is perfect for the winter season and soooo delicious! Learn tips and tricks on frosting a cake smooth, how to color frosting, change tips, set up and fill decorating bags.
Leave With: You'll leave with one yummy penguin cake and handouts.
Beginner Crochet:
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Saturday, February 19 & 26 ~ 2:30pm - 4:30pm
In this beginner crochet workshop you will learn a chain stitch, single and double crochet stitches, become familiar with crochet tools, terms and how to read a pattern. Using stitches learned students will start to make a lovely scarf from supplies provided, which will be taken home to work on a little before their second class. Patterns, informational sheets on crochet terms/abbreviations, yarn types, hooks and other little tips that can help you along your crochet journey will be provided. This two session workshop aims to provide you with a strong foundation and will be helpful in learning new stitches and more complex patterns.
Leave With: A Finished Scarf, crochet hooks and instructions.
Glass Tile Coasters:
Saturday, March 5th ~ 2:30pm - 4:45pm
Show off your handcrafted coasters during a socially distanced gathering, create as a gift or just enjoy in the comfort of your own home! In this workshop you'll work with an array of beautifully colored glass tiles to create lovely glass tile coasters. Learn how to prep your backing, cover measurements, layout and the best glues to use. Students will leave with two coasters and the skills to make more.
Leave With: Painted two glass tile coasters and information on the best supplies to use.
Cost: $43 + $15 supply fee brought to the workshop in the form of cash or check - Instructor: Mikala Cash
Ribbon Wreaths
Saturday, March 12th ~ 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Wouldn't you just love to make a big impact on your front door, maybe brighten up boring walls or create a lovely focal point above your fireplace! Our Ribbon Wreaths Workshop can accomplish all of that and more! Join us to make these amazing wreaths that are being sold online for up to $150! We’ll use supplies like Deco Mesh, burlap and ribbon to create these fun wreaths. We’ll give tips and tricks for working with the mesh and wired ribbon. Approximately 22" wreaths.
Leave With: A beautiful wreath and techniques to make more.
Cost: $58. A small supply list will be sent one week before the course. - Instructor: Carrie Tino
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Rustic Snowmen Fence Signs
WOW! It just doesn't get any better than this! Start with raw, unfinished materials add a little paint, repurposed fencing, a little hardware, some embellishments, ribbons, trim, a little creativity and......... Wahla! An adorable five piece snowman sign to bring home! Learn what paints and sanding are best for the "rustic look", best glues, how to arrange your snowmen and so much more!
Leave With: A 3 foot high fence panel complete with cute snowmen, seasonal sign and rope for hanging.
Mixed Media Holiday Cards
All Natural Bath Bars & Lip Balms:
Seaside Frames
Capture the sea in a frame! By combining cut glass, sea glass, shells, starfish and sand you'll learn to create these stunning pieces of art. With so many of us living within an hour of the coast and having an appreciation for the ocean and summer this is the perfect gift to yourself or for a fellow beach/ocean lover.
Leave With: A framed piece of art and the skills to make more.
Woodland Creatures Cupcakes:
Oh My Goodness, these sweet little owl, fox, racoon, porcupine, beer and deer faces are adorable!! I don't know how we'll ever be able to eat them, they are just too cute! Come learn how to decorate cupcakes while creating your very own Woodland Creatures Faces ! Learn tips and tricks on frosting, how to color frosting, set up and fill decorating bags and change tips. You will also learn how to use the tips to create different textures, flowers and face designs.
Leave With: At least three different delicious animal cupcakes.
Ribbon Wreaths
Wouldn't you just love to make a big impact on your front door, maybe brighten up boring walls or create a lovely focal point above your fireplace! Our Ribbon Wreaths Workshop can accomplish all of that and more! Join us to make these amazing wreaths that are being sold online for up to $150! We’ll use supplies like Deco Mesh, burlap and ribbon to create these fun wreaths. We’ll give tips and tricks for working with the mesh and wired ribbon. Approximately 22" wreaths.
Leave With: A wreath and techniques to make more
Spring Bunnies ~ Cake Decorating Workshop
Expressive Deco Trays
Decoupaging is the craft of decorating objects like wooden furniture, paper-mache boxes, bowls, vases and more! By using a wide variety of light weight paper, and tissue paper students will create a decorative sewing and/or art inspired tray. Each layer is sealed with multiple coats until the “stuck on” appearance disappears and the result looks like painting or inlay work. All supplies will be provided but you're welcome to bring along additional trim, ribbon, rick rack, buttons.
Leave With: Completed tray and the skills to make more!
Signs of Spring, Painted Pallet Workshop
Wine, Beer and Water Glass Etching
We love this workshop! Etched glasses are SO fun to make! They such unique gifts and make drinking any beverage even more enjoyable! Join us to create your very own etched glasses. Learn tips and tricks as well as the best supplies to use to to create your glasses. Students will also have the option to add in glass paints for extra details. Students will leave with two glasses and the skills to make more.
Leave With: A small practice glass, Two glasses and the skills to make more.
Rustic Snowmen Fence Signs
WOW! It just doesn't get any better than this! Start with raw, unfinished materials add a little paint, repurposed fencing, a little hardware, some embellishments, ribbons, trim, a little creativity and......... Wahla! An adorable five piece snowman sign to bring home! Learn what paints and sanding are best for the "rustic look", best glues, how to arrange your snowmen and so much more!
Leave With: A 3 foot high fence panel complete with cute snowmen, seasonal sign and rope for hanging.
Glass Tile Coasters:
Show off your handcrafted coasters during a socially distanced gathering, create as a gift or just enjoy in the comfort of your own home! In this workshop you'll work with an array of beautifully colored glass tiles to create lovely glass tile coasters. Learn how to prep your backing, cover measurements, layout and the best glues to use. Students will leave with two coasters and the skills to make more.
Leave With: Painted two glass tile coasters and information on the best supplies to use.
Snowmen & Penguin Families:
Oh my cuteness!!! These little snowmen and penguin families are so adorable you won't be able to stop expanding their families!! :) Join us for this delightful workshop and have a creative and relaxing afternoon learning how to make these little guys. All supplies like buttons, trims, sparkles and fabric will be provided. Students can choose between making snowmen and/or penguins in various sizes.
Leave With: You'll leave with two characters and the knowledge to make more.
Signs of the Season, Painted Pallets
This is one of our most popular Seasonal Art Workshops and for good reason! These pallets are so fun to create and look great once completed. Utilize seasonal stencils like snowflakes, snow covered trees and seasonal quotes! Take the skills you learn in class to make countless others for decorations or for those on your Holiday Gift List! Custom stencils, an array of paint colors, wood signs and all other supplies will be provided. Learn tips and tricks to have the best end results. *Please note, images represented here are examples and stencils may vary for each workshop.
Leave With: Painted Pallet, stencils and information to purchase future supplies
Winter Floral Wreaths
Take those treasured fabric remnant and turn them into something wonderful! How about a new seasonal wreath to add to your home décor!? Or make as a holiday, birthday or housewarming gift!
By utilizing a variety of fabrics, fusibles and fleeces students will learn different flower and leaf designs. Using jewelry pliers we'll bend and twist thin metals to create vines that can be left or as is, or bedazzled with beautiful beads and jems. Flowers, leaves, buttons, jems and wire are combined on a 14" gold or silver ring to create your wreath.
Leave With: Painted Pallet, stencils and information to purchase future supplies
Snowman Cake Decorating
Who wants cake!?! Well everyone of course! Make these delicious and adorable snowmen faces in our beginner's Seasonal Cake Decorating Course..
Learn how to create colors, fill a pastry bag and how to utilize a few popular decorating tips to create your snowman. Please indicate if you would like yellow or chocolate cake at check out in notes area.
Leave with: An adorable & delicious cake, printouts to practice on & inspiration to create more!
Vintage Music Sheet Wreaths
This year make a statement ~ with your Holiday decorating! Vintage Music Sheet Wreaths are breathtakingly beautiful, elegant and a lovely focus piece for any room or interior door. Constructed of vintage sheet music and decorated with glistening, ornamental holiday balls your friends and family won't be able to stop oohing and aahing at their unique beauty. Join us for an afternoon of creativity, learn how to make your very own 20 x 20 wreath while sipping tea or coffee and enjoying the company of others. When finished, you will have an amazing wreath to take home and the knowledge to make more.
Painted Fabric Lamp Shades
In this two part course we will create a trendy floral lampshade that is definitely boutique worthy! By using linen fabric and an unexpected “painting” technique you'll watch your creations come to life!
All supplies will be provided you will learn a technique for creating the effect of watercolor flowers and we will “paint” our fabric. Then you will learn the method along with tips and tricks on how to cover your lampshades. Think of the possibilities!
Glass Bottle Etching
Leave With: Two etched bottles, twinkle lights to add into the bottles and the skills to make more
Seasonal Cake Decorating
Who wants cake?? Why, everyone, almost.... Come learn the art of cake decorating while creating this sweet fall floral scene! This happy little flowers and vines are sure to delight and impress your friends and family! It'll be almost too pretty to even want to cut into! Learn tips and tricks on frosting a cake smooth, how to color frosting, set up and fill decorating bags and change tips. You will also learn how to use the tips to create different borders, designs and writing.
Leave with: A lovely & delicious floral cake, printouts to practice on & inspiration to create more!
Lovely Mosaics
Come relax, learn and create a decorative glass gem tray! It’s the perfect gift or present to yourself! The glass gems used come in a variety colors. You'll also have the opportunity to paint your unfinished wood trays using popular Chalk Paint. Chalk Paint is the perfect paint for recreating new or reclaimed furniture, frames and other home décor items into beautiful pieces for your home! It's a latex based paint with added minerals and chalk. This combination makes for a super easy application and a unique finish!
Leave with: A lovely tray and the knowledge to make more!
The Fun World Of Decoupage
Decoupaging is the craft of decorating objects like wooden furniture, paper-mache boxes, bowls and vases. By using magazine cut-outs, photographs, paper or fabric one can create a very artistic and sophisticated piece. Each layer is sealed with multiple coats until the “stuck on” appearance disappears and the result looks like painting or inlay work.
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Join us for a creative afternoon learning to decoupage on glass vases that will be provided. In addition, we'll have hundreds of pre – pinked fabric and all other supplies needed.
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Leave with: A newly decoupaged vase and the skills to make more.
SuperDuo Beaded Wrap Bracelets
Ahhh nothing says spring like short sleeve shirts showing off jewelry, especially jewelry designed by you! Join us for this spring's jewelry designing workshop and create your very own SuperDuo wrap bracelet! Beautiful in its visual complexity, it's designed to be wrapped three times around the wrist to make a simple statement when worn alone or stacked with other bracelets. The beads are "Super Duo" Czech glass beads with a tiny Czech glass seed bead between each of the duos. The clasp is an ornate cast button which you will have several options to choose from.
Leave with: a Super Duo bracelet, the knowledge to make more and where to purchase supplies.
Beginner Knitting
Beginner Cross-Stitch
