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Abstract Painting for Beginners

$165

with Melanie Delgado

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 30, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 4 weeks
1 additional session on Nov 4, 2025

Unlock your creativity and explore the expressive world of abstract art! This class is perfect for anyone new to painting or those looking to expand their current practice. Under the guidance of teaching artist Melanie Delgado, students will experience a variety of warm-up exercises, multiple demonstrations, and hands-on techniques designed to build confidence and inspire experimentation. This class offers a supportive space for students of all skill levels to play, explore, and develop your unique creative voice. Basic materials are included, and students are encouraged to bring in additional supplies they want to experiment with or learn more about.

Our class/workshop cancellation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

Building Blocks of Watercolors: Colors + Values

$205

with Greta Corens

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 30, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 4 weeks
1 additional session on Oct 28, 2025

With so many color options out there, how do you actually make sense of which ones to use and how they work? How do you get that relaxed, confident flow when painting with watercolor? And what brushes give you the best bang for your buck?

Most of what you’ll learn about color and value in this course applies to any painting medium—and honestly, figuring it all out on your own could take a lifetime. That’s why this course is designed to walk you through everything step-by-step. We’ll cover why values are so important, how to tell different colors and paint types apart, and how light affects your painting—all while encouraging your own unique style to shine through.

If you already know a bit but feel like there are a few holes in your knowledge, this course will help connect the dots. It’s built for students who want a strong, solid foundation to really get going with watercolor. Materials are not included; here is a suggested supply list.

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

Our class/workshop cancellation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

Cozy Knits: A Skill-Building Knitting Circle

$140

with Kit Burke-Smith

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 30, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks
1 additional session on Oct 28, 2025

No class on November 11th. 

Have you ever wanted to learn how to knit? Or perhaps you've already made a basic hat or scarf and are ready to take on a new challenge, like learning how to cable, read a chart, or knit in the round? This class caters to all skill levels and goals! Think of this class like a group independent study focusing in knitting. Learn a cozy skill, embrace the hygge hype, and make something cool with others doing the same. We will provide some needles and yarn for folks to use while practicing new skills. Students will be responsible for bringing their own materials for individual projects. This class is for adults and teens of all skill levels.

Our class/workshop cancellation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

Let’s Paint!

$225

with Danielle Lafayette

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 1, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 4 weeks
1 additional session on Oct 29, 2025

Do you have an image (either in your head or from one of your own photos) that you always wanted to paint on canvas?  Now is your chance. In this 4 week fall class you will have help getting this image down onto canvas.  We will lay out the composition, talk about mixing and layering colors, and more, all the while working in a relaxed and supportive environment. Treat yourself to a morning full of creativity. This class is for students of all skill levels and all materials are included.

Our class/workshop cancellation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

Integrative Yoga and Meditation in the Gallery

$75

with Dani Locastro

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 1, 2025 at 1 pm, runs for 3 weeks

Join Dani Locastro  a professional artist and yoga educator ( E-RYT500/YACEP) for a unique experience of integrative yoga and mediation in the gallery. Dani’s creative approach to many types of yoga is steeped in yoga philosophy, anatomy, art therapeutics and meditation so that these tools  for healthy living can move  with you and help you to live a balanced life physically, mentally and creatively.  

This class is designed to be accessible to all ages and abilities. Dani will work with you in coming to meet yourself in somatic movement, simple poses and breath techniques to lead us to mindful meditation  using the art exhibition as part of an integrated approach to wholeness. 

Expect to feel connected and grounded within yourself and a little more open to the creative energy within you.

We recommend that you wear comfortable clothing and silence your phone or devices for this program to get the most out of this mindfulness practice. Yoga props will be supplied . No prior experience with yoga or meditation is necessary – all are welcome!

No class on October 15th. 

Our class/workshop cancellation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

Watercolor Monotypes

$160

with Judy Mensch

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 2, 2025 at 12:30 pm, runs for 2 weeks

Explore your creativity in this 2-week class, learning printmaking techniques that allows students to explore water-based media in print.

Students will work on plexiglass, Yupo, and newsprint paper with water-soluble crayon and watercolor paint. We will create multiple layers of cut paper and can hand-paint flats. You can also paint directly on any of the 3 matrix we’re using, plexiglass, Yupo, or Dura-lar to create a complete image and print it on an etching press. Please bring your ideas and reference material for your imagery to the first class. Students of all skill levels are welcome, and all materials are included. Students have access to 6 hours per week of open studio time to practice and work on your projects outside of class.

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

Our class/workshop cancellation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

 

Building Blocks of Watercolors: Techniques

$205

with Greta Corens

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 2, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 4 weeks
1 additional session on Oct 30, 2025

In the Watercolor Techniques sessions, students get hands-on with a variety of brushwork and watercolor methods. They explore everything from wet-on-wet and dry brush to lifting, glazing, masking, and more—starting with loose washes and moving into more detailed studies. These sessions are all about building technical skills and deepening your understanding of color and value. As students grow more confident, they start applying what they've learned to painting landscapes and seascapes, picking up new techniques along the way. We check in on progress through evaluations that focus on technical skills, refinement, and the development of each student’s personal style. While this session is best for those already comfortable with colors and values, both are considered essential building blocks. Materials are not included; here is a suggested supply list. 

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

Our class/workshop cancellation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

Sculpture

$410

with James Murray

Calendar Next session starts Oct 4, 2025 at 11 am, runs for 4 weeks

Explore almost any material you can bring in (excluding welding) with James Murray.

Work inside (and outside) the studio of sculptor, and master woodworker, James Murray. Learn to use tools (safely) in Jim’s well-tooled workspace, including an introduction to basic woodworking. Blend various materials including wood, stone, and metal into sculpture. Bring those found objects to class and create a new work of art or bring that project that you might be wrestling with and finally bring it to completion.

Introduction to steam wood bending applied to sculpture and furniture.

Our class/workshop cancellation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

 

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