ART STUDIO
Traditional and Classical Art & Craft Classes
Craftsman style workshops and classes
Nature's Palette
In this workshop, local painter Laura Leigh will walk through the traditional method of creating watercolor paint from Catskill and Appalachian ochre. This includes gathering stones, milling pigments, and applying these paints with your painting process. Laura will also discuss basic geology, the history of pigments, safety procedures, and areas where she finds the ochre. Each student will have the opportunity to design and create their own watercolor palettes to take home and explore Laura’s ochre selection that she has been carefully collecting since 2014. The end of the workshop will feature an open-paint session with pigments, charcoal and watercolor mediums. This workshop is both creative and scientific, is for artists and non-artists, and for adults or mature teens. Instructor: Laura Leigh
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Drawing and Painting
Get back to the basics and be led on a foundational journey. Learn how to draw and sketch using time proven art techniques. Learn through observation, photo reference, still life and live models. Click each class to register.
8/16 - Draw with Ink
8/23 - Chibi Drawing for kids
8/23 - Manga Drawing for Teens
8/23 - Intro to Drawing for Adults
8/30 - Chibi Drawing for kids
8/30 - Manga Drawing for Teens
8/30 - Intro to Drawing for Adults
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jewelry making
Creative wire wrapping, beading and more.
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Mosaic tile
Use old and new tile to design and decorate a plant pot. Just in time for the blooms to pop up. Learn tile techniques with Allison Ray Jeraci.
Next workshop:
8/2 - Mosaic Bee Bath
Mosaic Stepping Stone - coming soon
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Journaling & Meditative Art
(above image) Reflection Journals - Handcraft your own meditative journal using found and new materials. Melinda will lead you on a journey to intuitively create a one-of-a-kind journal:
Melinda has been creating since childhood, exploring many mediums but always returning to mixed media art and journaling. In 2024 she began creating handmade self-reflection journals decorated with collected materials like dried flowers, book pages, stamps, washi tape, and other found treasures from her travels. She is excited to share this meditative creative process with others, guiding students in making their own journals complete with reflection card prompts that invite them inward and offer a safe space to explore their thoughts with curiosity and care. Instructor: Melinda Long
7/9 - Watercolor and Wellness - 6pm
8/23 & 8/30 - Reflection Journal - 10am
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felting and fiber art
Got the felting bug? Here are 1 day workshops in needle and wet felting. Click each to register:
Felting
7/17 - Wet Felt Basket - 5:30pm
Sewing
8/1 - Leather Working and sewing - 9:30am
Fiber art
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Botanical Art
Terrarium, wreath making, flower arranging, bonsai and more. Everything you wanted in botanical design and art. Lots of information whether it is a craft or learning how to take care of your flowers.
Next Workshops:
7/26 - Intro to Bonsai Styling w/Tina - 2pm
7/31 - Flower Wreath Making w/Keith - 6pm
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Weaving
Discover the meditative art of circular weaving in this hands-on workshop designed for all skill levels. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to expand your fiber arts skills, this class will guide you through the techniques of weaving in the round—from setting up your hoop loom to creating textured, layered designs using a variety of yarns and fibers.
You'll learn:
How to warp a circular loom
Basic and decorative weaving stitches
Color blending and textural techniques
Tips for finishing and displaying your piece
All materials are provided, including a hoop loom, a curated selection of yarns, and weaving tools. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with your own completed circular weaving and the skills to keep creating at home. Come enjoy a relaxing and creative atmosphere while exploring a new dimension of weaving! Instructor: Courtney Salerno
Next Workshop:
6/14 - Weave in the Round - 11am
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writing workshops
Looking for a fun and meaningful activity to do together? Join award-winning self-published author, Lisa Stweart for a creative, hands-on workshop where kids (and grown-ups!) will design and make their very own story books,
We will begin with a playful story time, then use simple, engaging prompts to bring ideas to life - no experience needed! Cut, color, create! Tell your own story and make something special together! Perfect for young children and their caregivers. All materials provided. Instructor: Lisa Stewart
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