Unlock the magic of encaustic painting in Wax & Wonder, a dynamic four-week course where color, composition, and mixed media techniques come alive through layers of molten wax. Whether you’re new to encaustic or looking to deepen your practice, this class will guide you through innovative ways to blend pigment, texture, and collage into striking, multi-dimensional artworks.

What You’ll Explore:

• Week 1: The Alchemy of Color – Learn how to mix and layer encaustic pigments for depth, luminosity, and impact. Experiment with blending techniques that create harmony and contrast in your compositions.

• Week 2: Layering & Texture – Discover how to build rich, tactile surfaces using wax as both a sculptural and painting medium. Explore scraping, incising, and mark-making to add depth to your work.

• Week 3: Mixed Media & Collage – Fuse fabric, paper, and found materials into your encaustic pieces, transforming simple elements into evocative narratives.

• Week 4: Composition & Refinement – Learn the principles of strong composition and how to balance color, texture, and form. Finish your final pieces with expert tips on polishing and preserving encaustic art.

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.

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.

In Little Artists in a Big World, young learners will embark on a creative journey exploring art across continents and cultures. This hands-on course introduces students to the lives and styles of artists from Asia and Africa—regions often underrepresented in standard classroom art history.

Through storytelling, visual exploration, and discussion, students will discover traditional and contemporary works from around the world. They’ll then bring their learning to life with inspired art projects, including a collaborative oversized landscape painting of Garrison Landing in the intricate style of Chinese artist Wang Ximeng. Weather permitting, students will also take a nature walk, observing the world around them and creating their own bold patterns inspired by African textiles—exploring ideas of visual rhythm, symbolism, and design rooted in natural forms.

This class nurtures global curiosity, cultural appreciation, and creative cooperation, showing children how art connects us all. This class is for children 7-12 years old 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.

Discover the world of zines and mini comics—DIY booklets that mix art, writing, and self-expression. In this hands-on class, you'll learn about the history of zines, from underground punk scenes and sci-fi fan clubs to personal storytelling and collage art. Each week, you'll explore a different theme, like silent comics, perzines (personal zines), collage/catalog zines, or subcultures, and create your own short pieces inspired by that focus.

You’ll draft, share, and develop your work through group activities and independent projects, while learning easy DIY methods to print and assemble your creations. No fancy equipment or experience needed—just your ideas and creativity.

At the end of each 4-week session, we’ll celebrate by trading copies of our zines and mini comics, building a collection of unique voices and styles from the whole class. This class is for teenagers 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.

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.

No class on October 31st + November 28th

In this inventive, ongoing drawing class, students will learn new ways to express their experience of the visual world through drawing.

Using dynamic set-ups, still life, and natural objects, each class is devoted to drawing from observation with ease. Specific elements of realistic drawing – such as positive/negative space, perspective, proportion, value, composition, etc. — will be demonstrated and practiced. For inspiration, we will study the drawings of Rembrandt, Durer, Van Gogh, Cezanne and several contemporary artists, in order to see through their eyes more deeply. The goal of this class is for students to develop a joyful drawing practice with freedom and confidence, while silencing the narrative of the inner critic. Questions are encouraged, and gentle homework assignments will be suggested. 

This class is appropriate for anyone who loves to draw! Students of all skill levels are welcomed, and all materials are included. Feel free to bring any favorite drawing supplies or sketchbooks.

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.

Dive into the world of abstract expression with wool as your medium! Join us for an immersive needle felting experience where you'll learn to sculpt stunning abstract forms using just wool, needles, and your imagination. Explore texture and shape in a hands-on, meditative environment. You’ll learn essential felting techniques while creating your own one-of-a-kind 3D artwork. Walk away with a beautiful abstract sculpture—and a new creative skill. 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.