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Finding Your Voice: A Writing Class
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Finding Your Voice: A Writing Class

$185

with Louise Bokkenheuser

Calendar Next session starts Sep 18, 2026 at 4 pm, runs for 5 weeks

No class on October 2

Are you writing a memoir? Have you been taking notes for a novel but are unsure where to begin? Do you wonder if your work is ready for submission? This five-week course is intended for writers of fiction and nonfiction who want to hone their craft. Through readings, discussions and editorial feedback of up to 20 pages of your writing, we’ll explore voice, structure and revision to best tell the stories that matter.

No class on May 22

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.

Family Clay Studio

$280

with Renee Curci Ivanoff

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 19, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 8 weeks

No classes on October 3, 10, 24, and November 28.

For kids from 7 to 17 plus you, their family member! Set a date with your child, niece, nephew, or friend, and join us on Saturday mornings. Have fun creating, exploring, and working with clay together. Family Clay Studio is a wonderful way to share and create with clay. You’ll work together learning how to hand-build, throw on the wheel, glaze, and learn a bit about the kiln. Your glazed and fired pieces will be your clay treasures to take home.  Class runs for 3 weeks and includes materials and firing fees.

This class is for families ONLY, not for individuals. Price is by the individual, please purchase a spot for each family member. 

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. 

Cyanotype
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Cyanotype

$240

with Kaelin Martin

Calendar Next session starts Sep 20, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 4 weeks
1 additional session on Nov 15, 2026

Early Fall Session: No class on October 4 + 11

Cyanotype: A Photographic Method

Discover the magic of cyanotype, one of the oldest photographic printing processes. This class gives participants extended time to explore intricate designs on both paper and fabric. In addition to printing with natural objects, students are welcome to bring exposed film and other transparencies to experiment with. Through demonstrations and guided practice, participants will have the support they need along with room to explore independently.

This class is for adults and mature teenagers of all skill levels and includes 6 hours a week of open studio time. All materials are included. 

 

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.

Beginner Printmaking
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Beginner Printmaking

$315

with Kaelin Martin

Calendar Next session starts Sep 20, 2026 at 2 pm, runs for 4 weeks

No class on October 4 + 11

Beginner Printmaking: Your gateway to a new (ancient) art form

This class will give students the fundamentals of printmaking, with the goal of making the artform accessible to all, even those who do not think of themselves as “artists.” We would work on monotype (both trace and traditional) and linocut. Half of the sessions would be devoted to monotype and half to linocut, giving students an introduction to printmaking techniques, the time to build their skills and confidence, and the opportunity to get creative and play with these processes. This class would be heavily guided, while encouraging individuality of each student.

This class is for adults and mature teenagers of all skill levels and includes 6 hours a week of open studio time. All materials are included.

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.

 

Cartooning for Kids
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Cartooning for Kids

$170

with Ed Murr

Calendar Next session starts Sep 28, 2026 at 4 pm, runs for 4 weeks
1 additional session on Nov 2, 2026

Ages: 8 - 13

No class on October 12

Learn the basics of drawing cartoon characters! Using shapes as a foundation, students will experiment with creating their own characters for comics. Attention to beginning technique will be given while fostering students' creativity and character ideas!

This class is open to students ages 8 and up of all skill levels. All materials are included.

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.

Mosaics
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Mosaics

$185

with Ellen Dinerman

Calendar Next session starts Oct 8, 2026 at 3 pm, runs for 3 weeks

This class is an introduction to mosaic using glass and broken ceramics, covering design, cutting techniques, and grouting to create a finished piece. Students will learn to plan a cohesive color palette and design, then bring their vision to life through hands-on cutting and grouting techniques.

Open to beginners as well as those with some experience, this class is designed for adults and teens of all skill levels. All materials are included.


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.

Watercolor and Beyond
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Watercolor and Beyond

$225

with Linda Barboni

Calendar Next session starts Oct 16, 2026 at 10:30 am, runs for 4 weeks

Open to new and experienced students, this class will explore the world of blending pigment with water. Students will learn traditional techniques and be encouraged to take risks using different techniques and materials. Enjoy the freedom that watercolor provides!

This class is open to students of all skill levels. New students will receive an email about what supplies they will need to bring. The class runs for 4 weeks and does not include materials.

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.

Experimental Printmaking
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Experimental Printmaking

$365

with Kaelin Martin

Calendar Next session starts Nov 8, 2026 at 2 pm, runs for 5 weeks

No class on November 29

Experimental Printmaking: Playful Processes

This class will give intermediate to advanced students the chance to learn new techniques, break the rules of printmaking, and experiment to create unique pieces. Exploration and pushing the boundaries of printmaking is the goal here, all while building technique and confidence. This class would have a demonstration of a given technique at the beginning of each class, with the opportunity for students to work on this technique, or a past technique shown in classes prior/they have experience in. Students will be encouraged to use unique materials and find materials that would otherwise become trash (scrap paper, onion bag netting, etc).

This class is for adults and mature teenagers of all skill levels and includes 6 hours a week of open studio time. All materials are included.

 

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.





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