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November 2020
Mechanical Creatures Virtual Workshop
Make a mechanical creature in this fun creative reuse workshop with Guest Artist Beth Amine. Materials for this workshop are things you probably have at home: A box Scissors Glue or tape Paper Any other fun things you have to create with like old cans, corks, pipe cleaners, anything! This workshop will take place online via Zoom. Register and we will send you the link to join Wednesday morning before class.
Find out more »Scrap-tastic Garland Workshop
This week make festive garland with our Art Coordinator Rachel. In this workshop we will learn how to take old scrap fabric, yarn and cardboard or paper scraps to make some garland that will bring joy into any room. These can be made for the holidays or just for fun! Materials for this workshop are things you probably already have at home String Scissors Scrap fabric (old t-shirts are great for this or old dish towels!) Yarn Cardboard or paper…
Find out more »Introduction to Zentangle
The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful abstract images by drawing structured patterns. No experience with art is required- if you can write your name- you can create a small Zentangle masterpiece, one stroke at a time! It increases focus and creativity, provides artistic satisfaction along with an increased sense of personal well-being. The Zentangle Method of art meditation is enjoyed all over the world, across a wide range of skills, interests and ages.…
Find out more »Cardboard 3-D Painting
Create abstract 3-D paintings out of cardboard in this weeks art workshop. Guest artist Emily Summers will guide you through this project, and some color mixing using paint. This project uses materials you probably alredy have at home. Materials you will need for this workshop are: A piece of cardboard as big as a piece of paper or bigger cut in a square or shape you want to use as your canvas liquid glue or tacky glue precut shapes of…
Find out more »Thankful Cards
Join us in this weeks workshop with guest artist Judy Nilsen to create cards of gratitude. In this workshop we will create cards with geometric designs to send some cheer to friends and family. Materials you will need for this workshop are: Paper Scrap paper pieces Something to color with Glue or tape scissors This workshop will be help online via zoom. Register and you will be sent a link to join class on Wednesday morning.
Find out more »December 2020
Paper Wreath Workshop
Join us in this weeks workshop with our Art Coordinator Rachel to create your own paper wreath. This project will create some holiday decor that will last. Materials you will need for this workshop are: Paper Scrap paper pieces Something to color with Glue or tape scissors A paper plate or circle of cardboard *optional Extra things to decorate with (ribbons, buttons, beads, twigs etc.) This workshop will be help online via zoom register and you will be sent a…
Find out more »Paper Ornaments Workshop
Join us in this weeks workshop with our Art Coordinator Rachel to create your own paper ornaments. This project will create some holiday decor from materials you probably already have at home. Materials you will need for this workshop are: Scrap Paper (old newspapaer, magazines, cards, books, construction paper scraps, anything works!) Something to color with Glue scissors String *optional Stapler This workshop will be help online via zoom register and you will be sent a link to join class…
Find out more »Everything but the Paintbrush
Join us in this week's workshop with guest artist Emily Summers. Emily will teach you how to create a painting using anything, but a paintbrush! Learn how to get extra creative while painting in this fun workshop. Materials you need are: A heavy piece of white paper, stretched canvas, watercolor paper, or wood panel- any of these will work A regular piece of printer paper 2 zip lock bags Acrylic or tempera paint (any colors you want or have, but…
Find out more »January 2021
Gratitude Container Workshop
Let's start the new year with creativity and practicing some gratitude. Join our art coordinator Rachel as she shows you collage techniques to create a gratitude container and then fill it with some things we are grateful for. This workshop will take place on zoom. Materials for this workshop are things you probably already have at home: a container to collage on (old jar, can, small box anything works) liquid glue paint brush water paper, magazines anything you want to…
Find out more »Cardboard Animals Workshop
We enjoyed this project so much it's back! This week we will make cardboard animals that can even stand up. Lions, tigers, bears and more will come alive with your old boxes and more Supplies for the workshop are materials that you most likely already have at home You’ll need the following: Cereal box, small box, or any old box or cardboard Something to color with Scissors Colorful paper scraps (optional) Instructions for joining and a Zoom invitation will…
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