Two Sessions Available

This is not just your run-of-the-mill tie-dye!

Geode dyeing is a very fun technique where you tie and dye fabric in such a way that it ends up looking like a geode rock formation; anything from small polka dots to large concentric circles. This technique uses a length of cord bound around a bundle of fabric, creating a great diversity of different shapes that come out so amazingly beautiful!

Each participant will receive two pillowcases to dye and bring home. Each Creative Happy Hour features a professional teaching artist leading a project, drinks (wine and non-alcoholic), and a chance to be creative in a special place. When possible, our galleries will be open during this event, so you also have the opportunity to take in the latest exhibition. No previous art experience is needed, just the desire to relax and have fun! 

This workshop is only for individuals 21 years of age and older.

Our class/workshop cancelation policy can be found here.

This workshop is scheduled to be in our print studio, which is only accessible by stairs. 

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. We also have a separate application for Financial assistance for Senior Citizens.

Paper is the foundation of so much of our work as artists. Explore the possibility of paper in a new way. Participants are invited to make handmade paper using recycled and found materials. There will be a brief demonstration followed by ample support and instruction as participants collect materials and engage in the process of making their very own paper. Papermaking is a cathartic and fun activity for all ages and ability levels. This exploration of medium and process can open up so much possibility for any creative practice. The papers work well as foundations for printmakers and painters, collage, sculpture, and beyond.

This workshop is for adults and mature teens of all skill levels. All materials are included, and participants are encouraged to bring materials they would like to include in their papers such as images, dryer lint, old newspaper, old letters or journal entries, dried plants or flowers, tissue paper, junk mail, and more.

This workshop is in our printmaking studio and is accessible only by stairs.

Our class/workshop cancelation policy can be found here.

Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. We also have a separate application for Financial assistance for Senior Citizens.

The gentle and calming art of paper quilling is brought to you by this introduction to paper quilling workshop. In this class, you will be using paper strips to roll, shape, and glue together to create a botanical bouquet art perfect for the beginner quiller. Your instructor, Carlisle Azmitia, will introduce you to the fine art of paper quilling and guide you through a floral project. Students will complete the art to display or give away as a gift. This workshop is for adults and mature teens of all skill levels. All materials are included.

This workshop is in our printmaking studio and is accessible only by stairs.

Our class/workshop cancelation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. We also have a separate application for Financial assistance for Senior Citizens.

Connecting Generations is a hands-on session that examines family connections through art-making. We will explore various ways and materials to work with your old (or not that old) family photos. The participants will be offered different tools to choose from, such as collage, storytelling, printing, and bookmaking. Working on their individual projects, we will find new ways and new approaches to everyday materials to think about family histories beyond the family tree. This workshop is for adults and mature teens of all skill levels. All materials are included. Participants are encouraged to bring their own family photos to incoporate in their art. 

Image: Elena Kalkova, Pasha & Lena. 

This workshop is scheduled to be in our print studio, which is only accessible by stairs. 

Our class/workshop cancelation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. We also have a separate application for Financial assistance for Senior Citizens.

In this workshop, plein air/abstract artist Laura Leigh Lanchantin will walk through the traditional method of creating watercolor paint from local stones. This includes gathering stones, milling pigments, and applying these paints with your painting process. Laura will also discuss basic geology, the history of pigments, safety procedures, and areas of the Appalachian and Green Mountains where she collects her stones.  Each student will have the opportunity to create a small watercolor palette to take home. The end of the workshop will feature an open-paint session with pigments, charcoal and watercolor mediums. Laura will guide you to create your own painting based on nature, imagination, or a reference photo. This workshop is for adults and mature teens of all skill levels. All materials are included.

This workshop is in our printmaking studio and is accessible only by stairs.

Our class/workshop cancelation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. We also have a separate application for Financial assistance for Senior Citizens.

Create this fun, whimsical felt mushroom with us! Learn how to needle felt basic shapes to join together for a fun mushroom decor. Final project is approximately 5+ inches tall. All materials, including a pre-felted top skin and wooden base, are supplied for your mushroom. A great beginner or hobbyist project to dive into! This workshop is for adults and mature teens of all skill levels. 

This workshop is in our printmaking studio and is accessible only by stairs.

Our class/workshop cancelation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. We also have a separate application for Financial assistance for Senior Citizens.

In this workshop, you will learn about wool roving and how to best use it to create your own unique wool roving flower. We will begin by warping a circular loom (provided) and then use the roving to weave into “petals.”The center of each flower can also be made with roving or other interesting yarn. A variety of colors of roving and yarn will also be provided. This workshop is for adults and mature teens of all skill levels. All materials are included.

Our class/workshop cancelation policy can be found here. 

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. We also have a separate application for Financial assistance for Senior Citizens.

Let go of expectations and overcome obstacles in the creative process! In this workshop, participants will focus on the art practice of Intuitive Painting, which adopts a bold and fearless approach to painting as discovery and self-expression. Through guided prompts, you will create 2 paintings using acrylic paint and a variety of techniques. This workshop is for adults and mature teens of all skill levels. All materials are included.

Our class/workshop cancelation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. We also have a separate application for Financial assistance for Senior Citizens.