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STUDIO ARTS
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SPRING CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
ADULT WORKSHOPS
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STAINED GLASS SUN CATCHERS
w/ Abby Franke
WORKSHOP #1 | Sunday, April 10 | 3:30pm-6pm
WORKSHOP #2 | Sunday, April 11 | 1pm-4pm
$60 EACH WORKSHOP | 3-Hour Sessions | all materials includedBest for Ages 16+
Celebrate the season with color and light in this hands-on stained glass workshop. Learn the copper foil technique as you cut, shape, and solder glass pieces to create your own one-of-a-kind sun catcher. Participants will choose between a butterfly or mushroom design and leave with a finished piece ready to brighten any window.
Floral Pressed Art Frames
w/ Tcreativ Designs @Tcreativ
WORKSHOP #1 | May 2 | 2pm-4pm
WORKSHOP #2 | May 3 | 2pm-4pm
$95 | 2-Hour Session | all materials includedBest for Ages 14+
Join us and learn to create a framed art with pressed flowers. We have the florals and all we ask is for you to bring your creativity! No experience necessary. Come relax, have fun and leave with your own personalized pressed flower masterpiece.
Materials will be provided by instructor. There will be a selection of 5x7 and 8x10 frames available.
CYANOTYPES
w/ Abby Franke
SUNDAY
May 16 | 1pm-3pm
$45 | 2-Hour Session | all materials includedBest for Ages 16+
Create bold blue prints using the power of the sun!
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore the magic of cyanotype printing — one of the earliest forms of photography. Arrange natural objects, found materials, or your own small keepsakes on light-sensitive paper to design a one-of-a-kind composition. After a quick exposure to sunlight and a simple rinse, your vibrant blue-and-white image will be revealed.
You’ll leave with finished cyanotype prints and the knowledge to keep experimenting on your own.
CLASSES FOR GRADES K-5
MAKING MINIATURES
w/ Anna Lentz
WEDNESDAYS
April 8-May13 | 4:30pm-6pm
$135 | 90-Minute Sessions | all materials includedGrades K-5
Step into a tiny world of BIG imagination!
In Making Miniatures, young artists will design and build their very own miniature worlds from the ground up. We’ll begin with a box that becomes a house, room, landscape, or magical place — then fill it with handmade miniature creations.
Using cardboard, clay, Sculpey, and mixed media materials, students will construct tiny furniture, accessories, characters, and details that bring their small-scale spaces to life. Along the way, they’ll learn basic sculpting and construction techniques while strengthening creativity, storytelling, and problem-solving skills.
Perfect for imaginative builders and detail-lovers alike, this class encourages playful experimentation and big ideas — all in miniature form.
No experience needed — just a love for making and imagining.
AFTER SCHOOL ARTS CLUB
w/ John French and Anna Lentz
MONDAYS
April 6 - May 11
4-6pm
$135 | 6 Weeks | 60 Minute Sessions | Materials includedGrades K-5
2 Hour “After School Arts Club”: Students will explore all facets of art in this program. Painting, Sculpting, Drawing, Sewing and SO much more! Great for artists who love to engage with various styles and forms.
CLASSES FOR GRADES 6-12
MAKING MINIATURES - GAMING!
w/ Anna Lentz
WEDNESDAYS
April 8-May 13 | 6:30pm-8pm
$135 | 90-Minute Sessions | all materials includedGrades 6-8
Step into a tiny world of BIG imagination!
Making Miniatures is a hands-on class where young artists design and
build their own small-scale worlds. Students will recreate favorite characters or invent original ones, fabricate themed chess boards and custom pieces, and create tabletop role-playing elements like D&D-style figures, terrain, and maps.
Using cardboard, clay, Sculpey, and mixed media, participants will explore sculpture, design, and storytelling while focusing on craftsmanship and imaginative worldbuilding. Whether inspired by fantasy, games, or their own ideas, students will bring detailed miniature creations to life.
Perfect for gamers, fantasy fans, and makers who love working with small details.
No experience needed — just a love for making and imagining.
CLASSES FOR ADULTS
STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY
w/ Ivette De Santiago
WEDNESDAYS
May 7-June11 | 6pm-8pm
$100 | 2-Hour Sessions | (DSLR Camera Required)Ages 14+
Explore the art of studio photography in a collaborative, hands-on environment designed for connection and creative experimentation. This class invites artists to gather, try new techniques, and build confidence behind the camera while learning essential skills in camera settings, lighting, and working with studio backdrops.
Participants will experiment with portrait setups, creative lighting techniques, and composition while developing a stronger understanding of manual DSLR controls. Whether you're new to studio work or looking to refine your technical skills, this class creates space to practice, connect, and grow alongside fellow photographers.
WATERCOLOR-SCAPES
w/ José Alfredo
WEDNESDAYS
April 6-May 11 | 6:30pm-8pm
$115 | 90-Minute Sessions | all supplies includedAges 14+
Watercolor Scapes is a 6-week class for beginner and intermediate artists interested in painting both urban scenes and natural landscapes. Participants will explore foundational watercolor techniques such as washes, layering, color mixing, and simple perspective while creating expressive landscape or cityscape paintings. Emphasis will be placed on observation, atmosphere, and developing a personal approach to watercolor.
MURALLING OUR WORLD
w/ Sugey Mondragon
SATURDAYS
April 18 - May 23 | 1pm-2:30pm
$150 | 90-Minute Sessions | all supplies includedAges 14+
What does it really take to create a mural you see around town—or around the world?
In Muraling Our World, artist Sugey Mondragon guides students through the full mural process from concept to completion. Working collaboratively, participants will design and paint a large-scale class mural on plywood, learning what happens behind the scenes of public art-making.
Students will:
Develop a shared concept from initial brainstorming to final design
Learn ideation techniques such as photobashing and visual research
Practice collaboration, listening, and creative compromise
Explore materials, scaling, and transfer methods used by muralists
Work hands-on to bring a large-scale artwork to life
This class is perfect for young artists interested in public art, illustration, painting, or community-centered creative work. No prior mural experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to collaborate.
By the end of the six weeks, students will have contributed to a completed large-scale mural and gained insight into what it takes to be a collaborative artist in the community.
PAINTING 1
w/ John French
TUESDAYS
April 7 - May 12 | 6pm-7:30pm
$125 | 90-Minute Sessions | all supplies includedAges 14+
Join John French for a six-week acrylic painting course designed for beginners and artists looking to refresh their skills. This class covers foundational techniques including color mixing, blending, brushwork, and the basics of color theory.
Students will explore essential tools and processes while building confidence with acrylic paint. As the course progresses, you’ll apply what you’ve learned to create an independent project, with individualized guidance and feedback throughout.
Perfect for anyone ready to strengthen their painting skills and develop their creative voice.