Art Classes and Workshops
Process Art Class
Process Art classes focus on creating art through unique and engaging methods. Students explore fun techniques using a wide variety of materials. In process art we embrace curiosity, bravery, and take joy in the messiness. Many projects will incorporate scientific principles, alongside fundamental elements of design and color theory. While the main focus is always on the creative process, students will still finish each session with a beautiful and distinctive piece of art.
All Ages Welcome
Price is $15/participant or 1 punch on your punch card (best value) See our pricing page for more information on our punch card system
Most Sundays from 3:00-4:00 pm and select Fridays, Saturdays and other days-times vary-see schedule below for upcoming times and activities.
Pre-registration required.
Saturday, April 25th-9:30-10:30 am-Flower Pounding-Spring Violet Art
No Class on Sunday, April 26th-Closed for Goldilocks Performance!
Thursday, April 30th-11:00-12:00 pm-Flower Pounding-Spring Violet Art
Friday, May 1st-5:30-6:30 pm-Ink and Nature-Spring Plant Printmaking
Saturday, May 2nd-9:00-10:00 am-Ink and Nature-Spring Plant Printmaking
Sunday, May 3rd-3:00-4:00 pm-Ink and Nature-Spring Plant Printmaking
Thursday, May 7th-11:00-12:00 pm-Ink and Nature-Spring Plant Printmaking
Ceramic Workshops
All ages welcome
Pre-registration Required
Each Participant may keep one piece (unless otherwise indicated) which will remain at the studio for finishing work and firing and will be ready for pickup at a later date.
Price: $22/participant or 1 & 1/2 punches on your punch card (best value) See our pricing page for more information on our punch card system
Handbuilding 101—Coil-built Dandelion Vases
Learn one of the basic methods of handbuilding: the coil technique. In this workshop, we will use this foundational method to build up clay "snakes" to create adorable dandelion vases, then explore various shaping methods to personalize them in your own unique style.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned maker, this is a wonderful way to play with form and height while creating a one-of-a-kind keepsake!
Saturday, April 25th—10:30–12:00 pm
Sunday, May 3rd, 4:00-5:30 pm
Friday, May 8th, 5:30-7:00 pm
Red Iron Oxide Painting Workshop. In these workshops participants learn to paint a piece of fired pottery with Kyla’s signature method of painting the ceramic surface with rust. Everyone gets to paint two flat slabs which may be used as ornaments or magnets.
Saturday, April 25th-12:00-1:30 pm
Sunday, May 3rd-12:30-2:00 pm
Friday, May 8th-7:00-8:30 pm
Saturday, May 9th-11:30 am-1:00 pm
Sunday, May 10th-5:30-7:00 pm
Skill-Building 2-D Art Class
Ages 5-Adult
All levels of experience (or students with no experience) welcome
Pre-registration Required
All materials provided
Wednesdays from 10:00 am-11:00 am
Price is $15/participant or 1 punch on your PADA punch card (best value-as low as $10/class) See our pricing page for more information on our punch card system
Unlock the secrets of the masters in this comprehensive, multi-media art series designed for creators of every age and skill level. Rather than rushing to finish a new project each week, we prioritize the process of excellence. This course is designed sequentially to build a professional-grade foundation, yet our flexible modular approach ensures that every session is a self-contained masterclass—perfect for both consistent students and drop-in creators.
What You Will Master
We will strip away the intimidation of the empty page by focusing on the core pillars of visual language. Students will gain a deep, technical understanding of:
The Architecture of Art: Mastering composition, linear perspective, and the principles of design to guide the viewer’s eye.
The Power of Light: Developing a "proportional eye" through intensive studies in value scales, linework, and shading.
Color Theory: Moving beyond the basics to understand the physics and psychology of color mixing.
The Evolution of Media
Our curriculum will transition through a variety of mediums. We will begin with the raw precision of graphite and charcoal to master form. As skills solidify, we’ll transition into the vibrant worlds of soft pastels, watercolors, and acrylics, applying our foundational rules to every new medium we touch.
Class Structure: Quality Over Quantity
In this studio, we value the "slow art" movement. Some weeks, students may leave with a finished study; other weeks, they will leave with a breakthrough in technique. Each session features a specific "Focus of the Day" (such as Atmospheric Perspective or Dynamic Contours), ensuring that even if participants drop in for a single class, they walk away with a tangible new skill to add to their repertoire.
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