Northville Art House
Adult Classes, Ages 16+
Adult Classes and Workshops offer the opportunity to experiment, learn, and develop art skills in small classroom sizes. Unless otherwise noted in the title, these classes are designed for ages 16+. Programs are led by Art House instructors and offered in daily or weekly sessions. Classes limited to 10 students.
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Summer Programs
Miniature Farmstand for ages 16+
Instructor: Alexandra Wormley
Thursdays, August 20-September 10
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM each day
4-week class: (M) $140 ; (NM) $154
Materials included
Join artist Alexandra Wormley to learn more about working with miniatures in 1:12 scale. We will develop a wide variety of skills, including working with wood, polymer clay, and pastels, as we construct a miniature farmstand.
Fall Programs
Session I: September 12-October 25
Fall Registration will open on August 1st at 10 am
Inspired by Sargent Workshop for ages 16+
Instructor: Amy Foster
Saturday, September 12
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
1-day workshop: (M) $120 ; (NM) $132
Students bring supplies (.pdf supply list coming soon)
John Singer Sargent is well-known for his large-scale oil portrait paintings. But many don’t realize that he had a passion for drawing as well. In fact, in his last 15 years, while he only painted 30 portraits in oil, he created over 500 two-hour charcoal studies.
This one-day workshop will explore his passion for drawing and painting by dedicating the first half of our day to working in black and white and the second half to color. A live model will be present for the duration of the day.
Mastering Perspective in Drawing I for ages 16+
Instructor: Fred Keebler
Mondays, September 14-October 19
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
6-week class: (M) $147 ; (NM) $162
Students bring supplies (.pdf supply list coming soon)
This is a simplified but comprehensive basic class on one-point and two-point perspective to help you make your art more believable and improve your spatial intelligence. This class focuses on constructive drawing to improve skills such as proportion, scaling objects, volumetric representation, and creating artwork from imagination. It also aids the artist in creating observational artwork. Expand your spatial intelligence and advance your creativity to the next level.
Acrylic & Oil: Fine Art Painting Studio for ages 16+
Instructor: Nancy Barick
Tuesdays, September 15-October 20
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
6-week class: (M) $180 ; (NM) $198
Students bring supplies (.pdf supply list coming soon)
Some experience required. This class is designed for continuing painters looking to bring their work to the next level. We will work on expanding painting skills and exploring different methods of achieving personal goals. Each participant will get personal instruction and support. Students bring their own painting supplies with reference for something they would like to paint.
Expressive Color and Developing Your Own Personal Palette for ages 16+
Instructor: Tricia Hampo
Wednesdays, September 16-30
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
3-week class: (M) $102 ; (NM) $112
Students bring supplies (.pdf supply list coming soon)
Why do some paintings immediately capture our attention—not because they are realistic, but because the color resonates emotionally? This workshop explores color as a powerful expressive tool rather than simply a means of describing reality. Through guided exercises, students will discover how artists use color to create mood, atmosphere, and visual harmony while developing a personal palette that reflects their own artistic voice.
Students will work from observation, memory, and imagination using acrylic, oil, gouache, or watercolor.
Creative Lab for ages 16+
Instructor: Sonia Giannini
Wednesdays, September 16-October 21
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
6-week class: (M) $193 ; (NM) $212
Materials included
Creative Lab is a hands-on mixed media workshop class designed for teens and adults. Each week, participants will experiment with different materials and processes while creating a unique project to take home. Projects may include Shrinky beads bracelets, textile collage, embroidery art, needlepoint pouches, whimsical haunted house lanterns, and other seasonal creations.
This class encourages creative exploration, self-expression, and skill-building in a relaxed and welcoming environment. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and enjoy the process of making something uniquely your own.
Pastel Exploration for ages 16+
Instructor: Marchelle Brotz
Thursdays, September 17-October 22
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
6-week class: (M) $204 ; (NM) $224
Material fee: $30 to be paid to instructor on first day of class
In this flexible PanPastel and Pastel Pencil class, students can choose to work with either or both mediums while exploring their own subject matter. Students will also experiment with different underpaintings. Whether you’re new or experienced, you’ll work at your own pace with personalized guidance from the instructor, receiving one-on-one support and feedback on your individual projects.
Mastering Proportions and Shading from Sight Sized Drawing for ages 16+
Instructor: Fred Keebler
Thursdays, September 17-October 22
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
6-week class: (M) $147 ; (NM) $162
Students bring supplies (.pdf supply list coming soon)
This class uses sight-size drawing to teach proportions and chiaroscuro (i.e. shading). The class focuses on developing the ability to see and reproduce accurately shapes, proportions and angles. Special emphasis is placed on light and shadow to render tonal works beautifully. The historical Charles Bargue plates and plaster casts/3-D models will be used as the subjects of drawings. Sight size provides a solid foundation for other drawing and painting methods by improving observational skills.
Beginner Watercolor Landscape for ages 16+
Instructor: Sara Daneshvar
Fridays, September 18-October 23
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM each day
6-week class: (M) $180 ; (NM) $198
Students bring supplies (.pdf supply list coming soon)
Discover the beauty of watercolor through a step-by-step landscape painting course designed for beginners and art lovers. In this 5-week class, students will learn the basic techniques of watercolor and gradually build confidence in creating complete landscape artworks.
Intermediate Watercolor Landscape for ages 16+
Instructor: Sara Daneshvar
Fridays, September 18-October 23
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
6-week class: (M) $180 ; (NM) $198
Students bring supplies (.pdf supply list coming soon)
Discover the beauty of watercolor through a step-by-step landscape painting course designed for intermediate students. In this 6-week class, students will continue to develop their watercolor techniques and gradually build confidence in creating complete landscape artworks.
Beginner Watercolor Flowers for ages 16+
Instructor: Sara Daneshvar
Fridays, September 18-October 23
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
6-week class: (M) $180 ; (NM) $198
Students bring supplies (.pdf supply list coming soon)
In this relaxing watercolor class, you will explore the beauty of floral painting while learning essential techniques. Each session focuses on a different flower, allowing you to study a new floral subject every time and gradually build your skills.
The Full Spectrum of Colored Pencil Workshop for ages 16+
Instructor: Dean Rogers
Sunday, September 20
Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
1-day workshop: (M) $80 ; (NM) $88
Students bring supplies (.pdf supply list coming soon)
Learn to use colored pencils like never before! All experience and skill levels are welcome. There will be multiple lessons from beginner to intermediate, and return students have many choices for additional projects, or may bring one of their own. We will take a break around the halfway point – please feel free to bring a snack.
Boho Macrame Crystal Suncatcher Workshop for ages 16+
Instructor: Christina Stark
Saturday, September 26
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
1-day workshop: (M) $45 ; (NM) $50
Materials included
Join us for a relaxing and creative beginner macrame workshop. You’ll learn how to make a beautifully textured wall hanging with a flower crystal. Each participant will create this chevron-shaped design using three basic knotting techniques with the addition of a sparkling colorful ornament. Hang it by a window or in a covered outdoor space and watch the fringe and light dance!
Native Plants Workshop for ages 16+
Instructor: Lindsay Nielsen and Lauren Garcellano
Sunday, September 27
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
1-day workshop: (M) $50 ; (NM) $55
Materials included
The Northville Art House and Plymouth Pollinators are teaming up to teach you about native plants and why they are crucial for the environment. In this collaborative workshop, Lindsay Nielsen from the Plymouth Pollinators will discuss fall clean-up and seed harvesting. This discussion will be followed by a painting workshop focused on native plants led by Lauren Garcellano.
Introduction to Encaustic Painting Workshop for ages 16+
Instructor: Maria Latour
Saturday, October 3
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
1-day workshop: (M) $74 ; (NM) $81
Materials included
Students will explore the versatile art of painting with molten, pigmented wax. Various encaustic techniques will be covered including layering, fusing, incising, image transfers and embellishments. We will take a mixed media approach by combining the wax with handmade paper, fabric, metal leaf, and pastels. This class is intended for beginners, safety and material resources will be covered so students can set up their own encaustic studio at home.
Colorful Koi Two-Day Workshop for ages 12+
Instructor: Shadia Derbyshire
Saturday, October 3 AND Sunday, October 4
Time: 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM each day
2-day workshop: (M) $70 ; (NM) $77
Materials included
Dive into the serene and shimmering world of koi fish in this vibrant, beginner-friendly mixed media workshop with artist Shadia Derbyshire. Over two creative days, you’ll explore the art of collage through the graceful forms and flowing movement of koi—symbols of perseverance, balance, and good fortune.
We’ll begin with an acrylic underpainting to establish color and motion beneath the surface, then build layers of patterned, textured, and translucent papers to capture the depth and rhythm of koi gliding through water. Shadia will guide you step by step as you experiment with color harmony, paper layering, and composition to bring your koi to life in a luminous, modern style.
This workshop is perfect for all skill levels—no prior art experience required! Our focus will be on collage and layering techniques rather than traditional drawing or painting. By the end, you’ll have a stunning, ready-to-hang koi collage that reflects both your creativity and the tranquil energy of these beautiful fish.
Creative Denim Design Workshop for ages 16+
Instructor: Sara Daneshvar
Sunday, October 4
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
1-day workshop: (M) $60 ; (NM) $66
Student brings denim item to paint on; all other materials included
Join this fun daytime workshop and learn how to paint on denim. You will explore creative techniques to design and personalize your own denim piece using fabric paints. This workshop is perfect for beginners and anyone who enjoys creative, hands-on experiences.
All the supplies will be provided; just bring any denim piece you would love to customize (jeans, a jacket, a tote bag or anything else made of denim).
Micro Memoir Workshop for ages 16+
Instructor: Patrick Gibson
Saturday, October 10
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
1-day workshop: (M) $40 ; (NM) $44
Student brings supplies (see description below)
Have you always wanted to write a memoir or were curious about the process? This workshop will focus on Micro-Memoir, a means to vibrantly write about a single event. Using class exercises and clues from your own photo, memento, artwork, or memory, you’ll learn to design your writing voice, establish your memoir’s arc, and choose a writing vessel (prose, letter, poem, etc.) that fits your episode. Workshop goal is for you to leave with a draft that captures a single event from your life, a family member, or friend. These events can be tied together to build broader stories.
Please bring a photo, memento, artwork or just a memory to write from. Also bring a notebook and pen or laptop to record your work.
Loose Watercolor: Techniques from Italy for ages 16+
Instructor: Theresa Black
Friday, October 16
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
1-day workshop: (M) $60 ; (NM) $66
Students bring supplies (.pdf supply list coming soon)
Beginner to intermediate artists will discover the foundations of loose watercolor studied in Italy through a variety of subjects including florals, landscapes and other elements of nature. Build confidence in color mixing, blending, movement and composition. Select one date to attend, or register for all three workshops to truly master the technique.
Fall Fabric Collage Workshop for ages 16+
Instructor: Jessica Sundstrom
Sunday, October 18
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
1-day workshop: (M) $40 ; (NM) $44
Materials included
It’s time to visit the pumpkin patch! The embroidered fabric collage pumpkin patch, that is. Using fall-themed fabrics, we will create collage scenes and then embroider and embellish them. As a group, we will have the same materials – fabrics, threads, sequins, and beads – and the same theme – a fall pumpkin scene. The magic will be in seeing how each of us create a different fabric collage using the same materials.
No experience in embroidery necessary. Participants are welcome to bring fabrics and other supplies from home to supplement the provided materials.
Two Day Watercolor Workshop for ages 16+
Instructor: Cheryl Boc-Chidester
Saturday, October 24 AND Sunday, October 25
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM each day
2-day workshop: (M) $150 ; (NM) $165
Students bring supplies (.pdf supply list coming soon)
Capture the memory of a meaningful place by turning it into a watercolor painting! Students will bring 8” x 10” photos of a location they would like to commemorate. We’ll explore color theory, color mixing, and watercolor techniques—including wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and dry-on-dry—using a variety of papers. Students will also get to experiment with creating texture. If you’re unsure about your drawing skills, no worries—tracing and image transfer options will be available, along with guidance on composition and drawing. This class is ideal for beginners and intermediate painters, but all levels are welcome!
Session II: October 26-December 13
Topics in Art History: Artists In-Depth for ages 16+
Instructor: Shannon Karol
Mondays, October 26-December 7 (no class 11/23)
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
6-week class: (M) $132 ; (NM) $145
Materials included
This class offers a deep dive into the lives of artists, exploring how their relationships, trials, and tribulations inspired their famous artworks. Artists will include Caravaggio, Claude Monet, Frida Kahlo, and more. Through discussions, hands-on activities, and close looking, we’ll discover how artworks reveal the secrets and stories of the people who created them. No previous art history background needed — just curiosity and an open mind.
Mastering Perspective in Drawing II for ages 16+
Instructor: Fred Keebler
Mondays, October 26-December 7 (no class 11/23)
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
6-week class: (M) $147 ; (NM) $162
Students bring supplies (.pdf supply list coming soon)
This is a continuation of Mastering Perspective in Drawing I, and intermediate class designed to help you make your art more believable and improve your spatial
intelligence. This class focuses on constructive drawing to improve skills such as proportion, scaling objects, volumetric representation, and creating artwork from imagination. It also aids the artist in creating observational artwork. Expand your spatial intelligence and advance your creativity to the next level. Students must have completed Mastering Perspective in Drawing I to register.
Impressionistic Oil Painting: It’s All About the Color of the Light for ages 16+
Instructor: Roselyn Rhodes
Tuesdays, October 27-December 8 (no class 11/24)
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
6-week class: (M) $209 ; (NM) $230
Students bring supplies (.pdf supply list coming soon)
We will start with the basics, set up, mixing colors, value, and composition. We will work with still lives, plein air (painting outside in the open air) if weather permits, and from photographs. I will be doing live demonstrations in class.
Working from still lives is the best way to train your eye for composition, three-dimensional drawing and painting techniques. Plein air teaches you about color in natural light and through atmosphere. Using what you learn from these two experiences can then be applied to help you paint successfully from photographs.
Oil paint preferred, acrylic is also fine.
Acrylic & Oil: Fine Art Painting Studio for ages 16+
Instructor: Nancy Barick
Tuesdays, October 27-December 8 (no class 11/24)
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
6-week class: (M) $180 ; (NM) $198
Students bring supplies (.pdf supply list coming soon)
Some experience required. This class is designed for continuing painters looking to bring their work to the next level. We will work on expanding painting skills and exploring different methods of achieving personal goals. Each participant will get personal instruction and support. Students bring their own painting supplies with reference for something they would like to paint.
Creative Lab for ages 16+
Instructor: Sonia Giannini
Wednesdays, October 28-December 9 (no class 11/25)
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
6-week class: (M) $193 ; (NM) $212
Materials included
Creative Lab is a hands-on mixed media workshop class designed for teens and adults. Each week, participants will experiment with different materials and processes while creating a unique project to take home. Projects may include Shrinky beads bracelets, textile collage, embroidery art, needlepoint pouches, whimsical haunted house lanterns, and other seasonal creations.
This class encourages creative exploration, self-expression, and skill-building in a relaxed and welcoming environment. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and enjoy the process of making something uniquely your own.
Pastel Exploration for ages 16+
Instructor: Marchelle Brotz
Thursdays, October 29-December 10 (no class 11/26)
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
6-week class: (M) $204 ; (NM) $224
Material fee: $30 to be paid to instructor on first day of class
In this flexible PanPastel and Pastel Pencil class, students can choose to work with either or both mediums while exploring their own subject matter. Students will also experiment with different underpaintings. Whether you’re new or experienced, you’ll work at your own pace with personalized guidance from the instructor, receiving one-on-one support and feedback on your individual projects.
Mastering Proportions and Shading from Sight Sized Drawing II for ages 16+
Instructor: Fred Keebler
Thursdays, October 29-December 10 (no class 11/26)
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
6-week class: (M) $147 ; (NM) $162
Students bring supplies (.pdf supply list coming soon)
This class uses sight-size drawing to teach proportions and chiaroscuro (i.e. shading). The class focuses on developing the ability to see and reproduce accurately shapes, proportions and angles. Special emphasis is placed on light and shadow to render tonal works beautifully. The historical Charles Bargue plates and plaster casts/3-D models will be used as the subjects of drawings. Sight size provides a solid foundation for other drawing and painting methods by improving observational skills. Students must have completed Mastering Proportions and Shading from Sight Sized Drawing I to register for this class.
Beginner Watercolor Landscape for ages 16+
Instructor: Sara Daneshvar
Fridays, October 30-December 11 (no class 11/27)
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM each day
6-week class: (M) $180 ; (NM) $198
Students bring supplies (.pdf supply list coming soon)
Discover the beauty of watercolor through a step-by-step landscape painting course designed for beginners and art lovers. In this 5-week class, students will learn the basic techniques of watercolor and gradually build confidence in creating complete landscape artworks.
Intermediate Watercolor Landscape for ages 16+
Instructor: Sara Daneshvar
Fridays, October 30-December 11 (no class 11/27)
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
6-week class: (M) $180 ; (NM) $198
Students bring supplies (.pdf supply list coming soon)
Discover the beauty of watercolor through a step-by-step landscape painting course designed for intermediate students. In this 6-week class, students will continue to develop their watercolor techniques and gradually build confidence in creating complete landscape artworks.
Beginner Watercolor Flowers for ages 16+
Instructor: Sara Daneshvar
Fridays, October 30-December 11 (no class 11/27)
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
6-week class: (M) $180 ; (NM) $198
Students bring supplies (.pdf supply list coming soon)
In this relaxing watercolor class, you will explore the beauty of floral painting while learning essential techniques. Each session focuses on a different flower, allowing you to study a new floral subject every time and gradually build your skills.
Creative Calm: Mindfulness Art Workshop for ages 18+
Instructor: Mila Pershyna
Friday, October 30
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
1-day workshop: (M) $60 ; (NM) $66
Materials included
Unwind, reset, and tap into your inner calm. Led by a professional fashion designer and holistic life coach, this 2-hour workshop introduces adults to the deeply therapeutic world of neurographic art—a drawing method used to transform stress, reframe thoughts, and promote psychological well-being. Using a variety of mixed media on paper, you will be guided step-by-step through drawing organic, fluid lines and softening their intersections. This rhythmic, intentional process acts as a powerful somatic tool to soothe the nervous system, quiet the mind, and stimulate creative problem-solving. No prior drawing or artistic experience is required; this class is entirely focused on the relaxing flow of creation, self-care, and internal harmony. Leave with a stunning, abstract piece of personal art and a practical mindfulness tool you can use daily.
Abstracting the Landscape for ages 16+
Instructor: Tricia Hampo
Wednesdays, November 4-December 9 (no class 11/25)
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
5-week class: (M) $170 ; (NM) $187
Students bring supplies (.pdf supply list coming soon)
Move beyond simply painting what you see and discover how to interpret the landscape through abstraction. In this five-session workshop, students will learn how to simplify complex scenes into strong shapes, expressive color, dynamic compositions, and compelling value patterns while maintaining the essence of the landscape.
Working from photographs, sketches, and direct observation, participants will explore a variety of approaches to abstraction, from subtle simplification to bold, expressive interpretations. Through demonstrations, guided exercises, and individual instruction, students will develop confidence in making creative decisions rather than relying solely on realism.
Students may work in acrylic, oils, gouache or watercolor.
Loose Watercolor: Techniques from Italy Workshop for ages 16+
Instructor: Theresa Black
Friday, November 6
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
1-day workshop: (M) $60 ; (NM) $66
Students bring supplies (.pdf supply list coming soon)
Beginner to intermediate artists will discover the foundations of loose watercolor studied in Italy through a variety of subjects including florals, landscapes and other elements of nature. Build confidence in color mixing, blending, movement and composition.
Intuitive Abstract Workshop for ages 16+
Instructor: Catherine Adamkiewicz
Saturday, November 7
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
1-day workshop: (M) $60 ; (NM) $66
Material fee: $10 paid to instructor on the day of the workshop
Would you like to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind paintings inspired by your own intuition and experiences? This workshop will be a time to explore and tap into your creativity! Together, we will embark on an enriching and spirit-lifting practice of self-exploration, bringing to the surface the things that YOU love. In the process, you’ll discover a way to translate them into unique art that you can be proud to share.
- All materials necessary to create several intuitive abstract paintings
- Insights on composition, color, and contrast
- Instruction in a fun, low-stress process that will help you create with freedom
- Inspiration and encouragement to begin (or ignite) your art practice
Royal Icing Basics Workshop for ages 16+
Instructor: Audrey Edwards
Saturday, November 14
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
1-day workshop: (M) $75 ; (NM) $83
Materials included
If you struggle with getting your icing to the right consistency or just want to learn how to make royal icing and use it to decorate your holiday cookies, this is the class for you! You will make royal icing from scratch and learn how to color and thin down the icing to different consistencies. Then, under Audrey’s instruction, you will learn how to use these varying consistencies to decorate these cozy fall themed sugar cookies.
During class, participants will also be given tips on how to bake beautiful cut-out cookies that won’t spread in addition to learning how to make and use royal icing and its various consistencies. Participants will leave class with a basic understanding of how to make royal icing and how to apply sugar cookie decorating skills to cookies at home!
Satin Neck Scarf Workshop for ages 16+
Instructor: Sara Daneshvar
Sunday, November 15
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
1-day workshop: (M) $60 ; (NM) $66
Materials included
In this creative workshop, you will learn how to paint on a satin neck scarf and design your own unique wearable art piece. We will explore simple fabric painting techniques; no prior experience is needed, just bring your creativity and enjoy the process. At the end of the class, you can wear your painted scarf as a fashion accessory to elevate your personal style.
Gouache Painting: Bird Postcards Workshop for ages 16+
Instructor: Lauren Garcellano
Sunday, November 15
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
1-day workshop: (M) $36 ; (NM) $40
Students bring supplies (.pdf supply list coming soon)
In this workshop, students will paint their own ornithological illustrations in the format of a postcard, using gouache paints. We will cover the basics of gouache painting: washes, transparent layers, and building up to opaque layers. We will also discuss understanding the structure of birds in order to inform illustration. You may be as realistic or as creatively interpretive as you’d like. Postcard stamps are included if you would like to mail your handmade postcard to a friend!
Color CoLab Pairs Workshop for ages 16+
Instructor: Catherine Adamkiewicz
Saturday, November 21
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
1-day workshop: (M) $125 ; (NM) $138
Each registration covers 2 adults
Material fee: $15/pair, paid to the instructor on the day of the workshop
Color CoLab is a collaborative painting workshop where creativity is shared and celebrated! Working in pairs, participants will create two unique intuitive abstract paintings on canvas, with both artists contributing to each piece. Through guided prompts, playful techniques, and plenty of room for personal expression, you’ll explore color, composition, and collaboration while creating meaningful artwork together. No experience is necessary—just bring a partner (spouse, partner, sibling, parent, friend—any combo of two adventurers is welcome!) and an open mind.
Loose Watercolor: Techniques from Italy for ages 16+
Instructor: Theresa Black
Friday, December 4
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
1-day workshop: (M) $60 ; (NM) $66
Students bring supplies (.pdf supply list coming soon)
Beginner to intermediate artists will discover the foundations of loose watercolor studied in Italy through a variety of subjects including florals, landscapes and other elements of nature. Build confidence in color mixing, blending, movement and composition. Select one date to attend, or register for all three workshops to truly master the technique.
Hidden Blooms Workshop for ages 12+
Instructor: Shadia Derbyshire
Friday, December 11
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
1-day workshop: (M) $55 ; (NM) $61
Materials included
Ready to explore the magic of painting what’s not there? In this lively and beginner-friendly workshop, artist Shadia Derbyshire will introduce you to the beautiful art of negative painting—a technique that reveals your subject by painting around it rather than inside the lines. We’ll pair this with rich collage layering to create a dynamic, textural floral composition that’s bursting with color and depth.
We’ll begin with a colorful, abstract underpainting, then build up layers of collage papers to add pattern, texture, and personality. From there, you’ll learn how to use negative painting techniques to carve out elegant floral shapes—allowing your bouquet to emerge organically from the layers beneath.
You’ll Learn How To:
- Use negative space to define shapes and add visual interest
- Layer collage papers to create depth, color, and movement
- Blend acrylic paint and collage for a cohesive mixed media look
- Loosen up and trust your creative instincts—no drawing skills needed!
This workshop is perfect for all experience levels—whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned artist looking to shake things up and explore new creative territory.
All materials are provided (just bring your imagination and wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little artsy in!).
You’ll head home with a stunning ready-to-hang floral artwork and a whole new way of seeing the beauty that lives in the spaces between.
Wycinanki: Holiday-Themed Cut Paper Workshop for ages 12+
Instructor: Cheryl Boc-Chidester
Saturday, December 12
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM each day
1-day workshop: (M) $85 ; (NM) $94
Materials included
Students will learn techniques and design elements, as well as a brief history of the Polish folk art form, Wycinanki, which was recently designated a cultural heritage art form by UNESCO. We’ll work with traditional themes using more modern tools and materials to create one-of-a-kind artwork.
Stitch Craft 101: Sewing Basics, Alterations, and Open Studio Support for ages 18+
Instructor: Mila Pershyna
Sunday, December 13
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
1-day workshop: (M) $75 ; (NM) $83
Materials included, but students may bring their personal sewing items to work on
Whether you are sitting down at a sewing machine for the very first time or seeking expert guidance to complete a complex personal project, this supportive workshop offers the perfect collaborative environment. The class is structured to meet you exactly at your skill level.
We will cover the foundational essentials: machine setup, threading, troubleshooting, and mastering precise hand and machine stitches. You will also learn practical garment adjustment tips and professional hemming techniques. For intermediate and continuing students, this workshop serves as an open-design studio. Bring in your current independent sewing projects, patterns, or garments needing specific alterations, and receive personalized, step-by-step guidance, tailoring advice, and structural troubleshooting to achieve professional results. Enjoy a relaxed, creative space designed to build your skills and bring your ideas to life.
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