• Sunday, November 2, 2:00-4:00pm

• $65. per session

• Teaching Artist Mona Lewis

• Pre-Registration Required

• All supplies included

• Adults

Discover the magic of color straight from the plants around us. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the art of dyeing yarn using substantive natural plant dyes—materials that create rich, lasting colors without the need for mordants or fixatives.

Working with locally gathered plants such as black walnut, eucalyptus, onion skins, and oak galls, students will explore the unique hues each plant produces. By the end of the workshop, each participant will have a beautiful palette of hand-dyed yarn in several natural colors.

This workshop is perfect for fiber artists, knitters, weavers, or anyone curious about natural dyeing traditions. Participants may choose to save their dyed yarn to use in the Coiled Yarn Basket workshop on November 16.

No prior experience necessary. All materials are provided.

• Sunday, November 16, 2:00-4:00pm

• $65. per session

• Teaching Artist Mona Lewis

• Pre-Registration Required

• All supplies apart from the yarn included

• Adults

Transform your yarn into something beautiful and functional! In this creative workshop, students will learn how to make coiled yarn baskets, an accessible and meditative technique perfect for showing off the rich natural colors created in the previous yarn dyeing class.

Participants who joined the Natural Plant Yarn Dyeing workshop are encouraged to bring the yarn they dyed to use in their basket design. This is a wonderful way to give that yarn new life in a tactile, textured form.

New students are also welcome! If you didn’t attend the dyeing class, you’ll have access to a selection of naturally dyed yarn from the previous workshop to work with.

All skill levels are welcome—no prior basket-making experience needed. All materials will be provided, though bringing your own yarn is encouraged for a more personal touch.

• Fall 1, Fridays

• 12:30-2:30pm, Oct.10 - Oct 31  

• Instructor: Alexis St. John

• Adults

• $20 per session

• All materials included

Looking for a welcoming place to unwind and create? Creative Sanctuary is a drop-in studio session designed for anyone—beginner or seasoned artist—who wants time and space to make art in a supportive atmosphere. Bring your own project to work on in peace, or collaborate with the instructor (an MFA-trained artist) to design exercises and projects that fit your interests and skill level.

This is your chance to enjoy a stress-free, judgment-free environment where creativity can flourish. Come once, come often—the door is open, and the atmosphere is calm, friendly, and inspiring.

•  Thursdays, Oct. 2-Nov. 20

• Instructor: Sheri Garwood

• Time: 10:00-1:00pm

• $280 for 8 Classes

• Materials not included. see list

Explore the versatility of acrylic paint with fellow artists in beautiful covered patio classroom.  Guidance and suggestions gently offered as needed or desired, as you learn or hone your skills in technique, color and composition. All levels welcome.

SUPPLY LIST

• SATURDAYS, Nov.. 1 - Dec,. 13 no class 11/29

• Instructor: Michelle Wilson

• 10am-12:30pm

• $315. for 6 sessions

• materials included

• Limited to 8 students

Explore the fundamentals of metalsmithing through jewelry making. We will learn the basics of sawing, filing, and soldering nonferrous metals. We’ll experiment with stamping, hammering, and finishing techniques. Students will leave with finished pieces, and a foundation in jewelry and metalsmithing.

• Fridays, Nov. 7 - Dec. 19, No class 11/28

• Instructor: Jem Morris

• Time: 11-2pm

• Adults

• Fees: $200.

• supplies not included

This introductory class is designed to build foundational skills and prepare you for our next-level drawing course. In this class, we’ll cover the essentials of drawing, including basic line work, shape construction, and the understanding of light and shadow. Through guided exercises and simple projects, you'll gain confidence in handling materials and developing observational skills. This class is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to refresh their skills before moving on to more advanced concepts in drawing and composition.

Supplies are available online from Michaels.com and Blick.com

SUPPLY LIST:

• Strathmore 400 series 11”x14”

• 2B pencil

• Kneaded eraser

• Blending Stump

• 14” x 18” drawing board

• Mondays, Sept. 29-Nov. 17

• Instructor: Sheri Garwood

• Time: 11:00am-2:00pm

• $280 for 8 classes

• Materials not included. see list

Fun projects are introduced each week to demonstrate the fundamentals and techniques for watercolor painting. Color theory and composition are covered. This class is appropriate for all levels from beginner to advanced.

MATERIAL LIST.

• Thursdays, 12:30-3:00pm

• Sept.25-Oct.23

• Nov. 6- Dec.11 (no class 11/27)

• DROP INS: $25. per session

• Instructor: Lee Ballard

• Adults

• $125 for 5 class session

• Drawing materials not included

Figure drawing is used to heighten skills of observation. Simple tools are taught which help students see the relationships of forms, shapes and values to each other and to the whole. Underlying anatomy is discussed to support the structure of the drawing. Students will draw from a nude model during this course.

Suggested materials include: 18”x24” smooth newsprint or 18”x24” smooth paper, carbathello charcoal pencil or any medium charcoal pencil, drawing board and kneaded eraser.

• Fridays, Nov. 7 - Dec. 5, 2025, No Class 11/28

• Instructor: Thomas Weber

• Time: 6-8:30pm

• Fees: $185. per 4 class session

  • $25. for first 25 lb. bag of clay, (included in the price)

• Bring a small towel or rag and an apron to your classes

• Classes are limited to 10 students

This is the perfect class for beginners and intermediate level students who would like to learn or perfect their skills on the potter’s wheel. 3 hours studio time per week is available for students to work independently. Glazes and firing included. Additional clay can be purchased from Vita.