This is a great opportunity for nature walkers to be creative and playful while staying outdoors. This creative activity is designed for beginner artists and the artistically curious, although all skill levels are welcome. Rain Date is June 2. More info: https://tinyurl.com/yyhr9o3w
Workshop leader Jacqueline Rimmler will share a variety of collage techniques, and will demonstrate steps for creating a successful collage from a template or from a photo or imagined image. Two templates (one for a pair of sheep, and one for a bunny -- see images above) will be provided for participants to make their … Continued
Join Sarah (of Santosha Space) for an all-level morning practice, while Tony (of Volume) spins us a set of tunes. Stay after and make new friends or enjoy old friends while enjoying a beverage of choice on the house! Cost $10. Pre-registration requested. Registration
”PIEDMONT PERFORMERS” Hot and dry summers, cold and wet winters, late spring freezes, ice storms, clay soil and Japanese beetles! What is a gardener to do? Don’t throw in the trowel! There are attractive, resilient plants that you can use to create a beautiful garden. Learn about well-behaved trees, shrubs, vines and perennials for sun … Continued
The use of words in visual art is popular and fun. Accompanying text with a visual component can help the message along. In this workshop, you will learn how colorful backgrounds painted on canvas boards can enhance a simply worded text of your choice. We will use acrylic paint, paint pens and metal leaf. Bring … Continued
Learn: Different methods for embossing and impressing How to enhance embossed images with acrylic Create: An embossing sampler An 8x10 embossing embellished w acrylic paint Creating art and design on metal using embossed and impressed details is an exciting way to incorporate three-dimensional art on a flat sheet of metal. Students will transfer their … Continued
Learn: How Zentangle leads to a higher sense of relaxation & well-being The 8 steps of Zentangle, and how to execute them Create: Your own unique Zentangle designs This workshop provides an introduction to the Zentangle method and its mindful meditative practice. Tangle patterns and techniques will be taught in a supportive, encouraging and caring … Continued
Learn: How to carve images into 4x6 soft linoleum blocks How to ink and pull images Create: Unique prints for use as art or notecards Printmaking is an old art form used to create several images of the same unique design. This class explores block printing. Your artwork will be drawn on 4”x6” soft linoleum … Continued
Who doesn’t love handcrafted soaps? Even better when they are made with natural, local ingredients! Would you love to make soap for your family and friends, but aren’t sure how? We are once again partnering with Stephanie from Red Mountain Goodness for this hands-on cold process soap making class….she’ll explain all you need to know … Continued
A few simple drawings of organic shapes and a patterned back-ground will provide infinite creative possibilities for artwork on fabric. If you’ve ever filled in an image in a coloring book you are ready to work on fabric. You will create your own design and use fabric markers and/or acrylic paint mixed with fabric medium … Continued