This workshop is for Veterans or Active Service Members only

Discover the calming and creative practice of Zentangle® in this two-hour workshop designed especially for veterans. Zentangle is a simple, structured drawing method that uses repeating patterns to create intricate, beautiful designs—no art experience required.

During this introductory session, you’ll learn the basics of Zentangle, explore a few foundational patterns, and experience how this mindful art form can support relaxation, focus, and self-expression.

All materials are provided. If you can hold a pen, you can enjoy the restorative benefits of Zentangle.

Not sure what Zentangle is?  Check out this video : 6ABC Action News

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Local artist Nina Yocom will guide students on how to intuitively create beautiful alcohol ink abstract works.

In this workshop students will begin by working on a blank 6" x 6" white ceramic tile focusing on the intuitive nature of inks and the fine balance between controlling them using a variety of tools and allowing the painting to process. We will apply inks to a number of different surfaces and learn to use tools such as paint brushes, foam brushes, and cool airflow to move the inks. We will also work with stencils, acrylic painters and fine liner pens to create mixed media pieces. All tools and materials are provided for a $35 fee payable to the instructor.

• 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!

Get in the Spirit of the Season In this special edition of our popular Watercolor Free Spirit Workshop. Instructor Jackie Kane, will kick off the workshop with a lively, 30-minute practice demo of essential brush handling techniques to achieve the desired effects. Then, the studio is yours! Whether you want to freely draw your own designs of any subject or create one of our Winter or Holiday themed designs, with the option to use our tracing templates (featuring holly, snowmen, Christmas tree, presents, etc.), you’ll have 3.5 hours of pure painting bliss to bring your vision to life. You’ll leave with your very own painted interpretation of Winter Scenes, Joyous Holiday Season images, or even your own design! Streamlined for Your Peace of Mind: Forget the stress of packing a bulky supply bag! To ensure a premium workshop experience you may add-on Option B for an All Inclusive Customized Materials Kit to take home for future use, for only $25.00. This kit may also be used in future Watercolor Free Sprit Workshops! Each kit includes Two 9” X 12” sheets of 100% cotton 140lb ARCHES cold press watercolor paper, professional-grade watercolor set of 12 colors in a metal palette tin, and one Winsor-Newton Cotman brush. Experienced painters who prefer the comfort of their own familiar pro-grade supplies are welcome to bring their favorite personal gear along! Just be sure your palette contains key Winter and/or Holiday colors such as vivid cool red and greens, ultramarine blue, magenta, yellow and black along with standard colors. Seats are strictly limited to ensure personalized instruction. Grab your spot today and let’s get into the Holiday Spirit! 

Scholarships & Membership: 

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! 

Think you can’t draw? Think again! ✨ 

Join us for a relaxing, creative day of Zentangle® and discover just how easy it is to create beautiful art—one stroke at a time. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics of the Zentangle Method, explore a variety of tangles, and create your own beautiful finished tiles. No artistic experience needed—just bring yourself! Come ready to slow down, have fun, and be surprised by what you can create.

Yes, you CAN draw!

• 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 the effects of Cold Wax as a medium for your Oil Paints while having fun experimenting with tools beyond brushes, such as palette knives, scraping tools, spatulas, etc. Try different painting styles and create as you please during two days of instructor guided, free style Oil Painting. Students can create paintings of their own design, references for ideas will be provided. You will also learn how to create inviting Abstract paintings based on real landscape scenes. Cold Wax is an excellent medium for abstract and/or loose realism but the creative options are virtually endless. Individual students have completed from one large painting to six paintings in this two day workshop. The possibilities are up to you!

Join us for two days of ultimate creative freedom and fun! NOTE: All paintings must be done on solid boards when using Cold Wax. NO stretched canvas! Students can choose their own boards from various options including Ampersand “Gessobords,” Copper and more - the sizes are your choice. Click HERE for a full materials list for this

• 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!

A follow up to last year's popular workshop, but with new holiday scenes! Learn to draw and paint more accurately using still frames from your favorite holiday movies as reference. Bring your favorite sketch supplies such as a watercolor pad, pencils, pens, watercolors, and gouache, and bring your own holiday movie pictures or use the ones provided in class.

Happy Holidays, Yellow Spring! If needed, refer to the "Plein Air, Urban Sketching, Mixed Media" list HERE

• 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!