Design your own collection of unique, trend-forward jewelry by combining the soft beauty of watercolor with the bold shine of resin. In this 8-week hands-on course, you’ll experiment with painting freeform watercolor designs, learning about color layering, blending, and abstract mark-making.

Once dry, you’ll cut your artwork into custom shapes and turn it into wearable pieces—like earrings, pendants, or bracelets—using clear resin and metal jewelry findings. Along the way, you'll build skills in watercolor techniques, resin application, sealing, and basic jewelry assembly.

The final session includes open studio time to finish pieces or explore new ideas. No prior experience needed—just bring your creativity and curiosity.

All materials provided! $40 materials fee. Perfect for anyone interested in art jewelry, DIY design, or exploring new mediums!

• We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
• Membership is one of the easiest and most effective ways to support our mission! Learn more about it's benefits and discounts!

Enjoy dedicated time to work on your painting projects in a welcoming, self-guided studio environment. Bring your own materials and explore your creativity at your own pace. This is a great opportunity to focus on your work, connect with fellow artists, and enjoy the inspiring atmosphere of the studio. This open studio time is for students currently enrolled in classes. All levels are welcome!

• Tuesday:  4:00 pm - 6:00pm
• Wednesday 1:00pm - 3:30pm
• Thursday 4:30pm - 6:00pm
• Friday 9:30am - 12:30pm

Welcome to the learning opportunity where you'll start with simple drawing lessons and transition to painting with oils or acrylics when you're ready. Whether you choose from provided still life setups, bring your own objects, or work from photos using a tablet, you'll explore traditional techniques, studying how light defines shape and color, allowing form to emerge. No prior experience is required, and you'll progress at your own pace – seize this opportunity to unleash your creativity! Enroll now and let the artistic journey begin!

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• We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
• Membership is one of the easiest and most effective ways to support our mission! Learn more about it's benefits and discounts!

Take your portrait painting to the next level in this dynamic, multi-week course designed for artists with basic oil painting experience. Learn the subtle art of color mixing, value and temperature in skin tones. Included is a one day session with a professional photographer who will guide you through the process of taking a quality photo reference—setting your painting up for success. Concluding with a live model, study facial anatomy and proportions. Step by step, you’ll build confidence in your process while discovering your personal approach to expressive, lifelike portraits.

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• We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
• Membership is one of the easiest and most effective ways to support our mission! Learn more about it's benefits and discounts!

Discover the expressive potential of pastels in this 10-week studio course. Start with foundational techniques through still life studies, focusing on application methods, understanding light and shadow, and exploring color blending. Build your confidence in observing and interpreting form, surface, and atmosphere, while developing your own artistic voice with this versatile medium. Whether you're new to pastels or looking to refine your skills, this class offers a supportive space to experiment and grow.

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• We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
• Membership is one of the easiest and most effective ways to support the mission of HYS

Unlock the secrets of abstract and expressionistic painting with EO Omwake's tailored classes, designed to cater to each student's unique preferences. Dive into the essence of creativity, regardless of your painting experience, and learn foundational and advanced skills in the historic Chester Springs Fine Art Studio. Join a community of artists of all levels, working together to explore the nuts and bolts of painting, receiving personalized guidance from EO Omwake, and culminating in a valuable end-of-class critique. Elevate your artistry and enrich lives through your creations – take the plunge and enroll now to unleash your creative potential!

click HERE for a materials list for this course!

• We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
• Membership is one of the easiest and most effective ways to support our mission! Learn more about it's benefits and discounts!

Class is designed for beginners as well as experiencedpractitioners. We will cover materials such as types ofpaper, brushes and paints. I will display original worksfrom professional artists as well as examples from artiststhroughout history. Each class will cover a specific topicsuch as basic technique, studies from nature, and portraiture.Students will be encouraged to develop their own style and themes.

• We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
• Membership is one of the easiest and most effective ways to support our mission! Learn more about it's benefits and discounts!