🎨 Kids Classes and Creative Workshops

These projects are designed to inspire creativity and self-expression across various age groups. Each activity is adaptable to different skill levels and settings, encouraging exploration and personal growth through art.

⸻

🎭 3D Letter Sculptures

Ages: 8–18

Materials: Cardboard, tape, paper mache, paint

Focus: Typography, sculpture, pattern design

Transform a flat letter into a bold, freestanding sculpture. This project introduces students to armature construction and surface design, blending language and art in a hands-on experience.

⸻

🖼️ Expressive Linocut Prints

Ages: 12–18

Materials: Linoleum blocks, carving tools, ink, paper

Focus: Printmaking, texture, storytelling

Dive into relief printmaking by carving and printing original designs. Students explore how line and texture can convey personal narratives, inspired by artists like Andy Warhol and Elizabeth Catlett.

⸻

🔵 Pattern Play with Unusual Tools

Ages: 5–7

Materials: Bubble wrap, forks, sponges, paint

Focus: Texture, pattern recognition, motor skills

Experiment with everyday objects to create unique patterns and textures. This playful activity enhances fine motor skills and introduces basic design concepts in a fun, tactile way.

⸻

🌈 Watercolor Resist Patterns

Ages: 7–9

Materials: Crayons or oil pastels, watercolor paints, paper

Focus: Color theory, layering, pattern design

Explore the magic of resist techniques by combining wax-based drawings with watercolor washes. Students learn about layering, contrast, and the interaction of different materials.

⸻

🌸 Radial Symmetry Prints

Ages: 9–11

Materials: Foam sheets, pencils, ink, paper

Focus: Symmetry, printmaking, cultural patterns

Create symmetrical designs inspired by nature and cultural motifs. This project teaches the principles of balance and repetition through hands-on printmaking.

⸻

🐸 Wetland Habitat Sculptures

Ages: 7–9

Materials: Air-dry clay, paint, sculpting tools

Focus: Ecology, sculpture, texture

Build a miniature wetland habitat, complete with plants and animals. This interdisciplinary project combines environmental education with artistic expression.

⸻

👟 Hand-Painted Shoe Design

Ages: 8–12

Materials: Canvas shoes, fabric paints, brushes

Focus: Functional art, design principles, color theory

Turn plain canvas shoes into wearable art. Students learn about design planning, color application, and the intersection of art and everyday objects.

🎨 Adult Classes & Creative Workshops

These offerings are designed for adult learners of all experience levels—from curious beginners to practicing artists seeking structure and inspiration. Classes can be customized for individuals or small groups.

🌿 Botanical Drawing: Art & Observation

Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Materials: Graphite, colored pencil, mixed media paper

Focus: Line, shading, detail, observation

Learn to slow down and truly see the natural world. In this workshop, students draw live plant specimens while exploring techniques for contour drawing, value, texture, and color layering. A peaceful, meditative class ideal for nature lovers and meticulous makers alike.

🍊 Still Life Study: Texture & Surface

Level: All Levels

Materials: Graphite, colored pencil, or acrylic/gouache

Focus: Realism, mark making, rendering materials

In this hands-on class, we take a deep dive into surface and material studies. Learn how to capture glass, metal, wood, fruit skin, fabric, and more. Each session focuses on different textures and how to render them using drawing or painting techniques.

🎨 Color Theory for Artists

Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Materials: Acrylic or gouache paint, mixing palette

Focus: Color mixing, hue, value, saturation, palette building

Break free from “muddy” mixes and get confident with color. This class covers color wheel basics, warm vs. cool colors, complementary palettes, and personal color strategies. Perfect for painters, illustrators, and anyone who wants to better understand how to make colors sing.

✏️ Drawing Foundations: From Line to Light

Level: Beginner

Materials: Pencil, eraser, sketch paper

Focus: Contour, proportion, shading, volume

This gentle introduction to drawing teaches core concepts like shape, form, value, and negative space. No experience necessary—just curiosity and a willingness to try. You’ll leave with improved confidence and a stronger understanding of how to translate what you see onto paper.

📓 The Artist’s Sketchbook: Process & Practice

Level: All Levels

Materials: Sketchbook, preferred dry media, optional watermedia

Focus: Creative habits, exploration, visual journaling

Build a sustainable and rewarding sketchbook habit. This workshop explores warm-up exercises, experimentation, personal themes, and reflective practices. A great fit for anyone looking to reconnect with their creativity or establish a regular artistic practice.