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Zines for Teens

$60

with Kat Boss

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 7, 2026 at 3 pm, runs for 1 week

Ages: 13 - 19

An exploration of what a “zine” is and discovering what kind of zine you’ll make in this workshop! Learn about the history, wide range of subject matter, and variety of approaches to craft your own. 

Whether you have an idea for a mini-comic, poetry to share, personal thoughts or social critiques to voice, zines are a wonderful way to do that and more. Through them, artists amplify their message and find a community. 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.

Torn, Cut & Layered

$50

with Tamarah Bridgewater

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 14, 2026 at 3 pm, runs for 1 week

Ages: 6 - 11

In this workshop, kids will be using geometric and organic shape to explore placement, space, and layering to create a simple or complex composition. Inspired by artist Jack Whitten, we will make rubbings with various crayons to highlight foundational shapes, adding depth, definition, and color conversation to complete the piece. 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.

How Far Can We Go? Exploring natural additives in clay

$80

with Lisa Knaus

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 21, 2026 at 3 pm, runs for 1 week

This workshop will cover mixing alternative materials into your clay to create unique clay bodies. Traditionally, clay has materials mixed into it to allow for porosity. In commercial clay, this is typically grog, but ancient people used to use materials such as sand, ground stone, ground ceramics, volcanic ash, diatomaceous earth, shells, charcoal, plant fibers, manure, and more! Inspired by this history, as well as the work of artists such as Don Ricardo and Masaomi Yasunga, we are going to play around and experiment with introducing organic materials to clay. This workshop is taught by teaching artist Lisa Knaus, who has been experimenting with clay additives and the unique effects they create in her own works for years. 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.

Handspinning Yarn

$80

with Julia Hames

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 22, 2026 at 10:30 am, runs for 1 week

In this workshop, participants will learn how to spin wool into hand-made yarn with a drop spindle. It’s a wonderful and meditative craft perfect for fiber lovers of any kind. Participants will learn what makes wool such a special fiber, as well as the tools and techniques that turn a sheep’s fleece into spun yarn. 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.

Pastel with a Punch!

$80

with Linda Barboni

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 28, 2026 at 2 pm, runs for 1 week

Join teaching artist Linda Barboni and learn how to create strong contrast with value changes in a still life setting with pastels.  A set-up will be provided using colorful objects that we’ll have fun painting. Students will provide their own materials; we will reach out to you to discuss before the workshop.

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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