Defined as fancy penmanship, highly deco-rative handwriting with a great many flour-ishes, the art of writing beautifully. Now you can learn the basics of this lovely art. This class is designed for the beginner where you will learn upper and lower-case lettering along with numbers. Please come to class with a calligraphy magic marker, available at most craft stores.

Students aged 13 and up are welcome to register for this class when a parent/guardian is also registered and attending the same class.

No class on 3/19

Let’s get ready to take it up a notch! Now that you have learned the basics, it’s time for a short review before you learn to read patterns, gauge and more techniques for starting and finishing projects. You will also learn the basics for making clothing, like sweaters.

We are on our way to learning how to design our pages. You have increased your knowledge of charcoal and graphite pens. Why not continue with more mediums and train your eye further to gain more developed hand/eye coordination? You will learn how to work with chalks in color, hue, values and create an even more highly developed sense of putting down on paper, that which they see in their surroundings. More studies will be incorporated into finished artworks. Designs for larger pieces will introduce each student to master works on paper, canvas and even walls! Come and learn at your own pace.

A supply fee of $35 per person is due and payable to the instructor the day of class.

Grab a cup of coffee and a friend or two and join us for this fun, creative, watercolor class. This fun Saturday morning paint class project is a ladybug painting geared towards students with beginner skill level. You will learn about the materials used in watercolor painting and how to see the potential of your brushes, paint and paper to unlock your creativity so that you can develop your skills to paint this adorable ladybug and flower painting that you will be able to frame and hang in your home or give as a gift. This includes everything you need to create an 8x10 painting on premium watercolor paper where you will be able to complete a painting. This class is designed for beginners on up.

Students aged 14 and up are welcome to register for this class when a parent/guardian is also registered and attends the same class.

A supply fee of $10 is due and payable to instructor at the beginning of the class.

Love the look of beautiful colored glass pieces in your window? In this class learn to make painted, stained, textured, glass artwork that will be displayed in your windows and “wow” friends. Your artwork can be simple or as complex as you want it to be. The goal of the class is to teach basic painting on glass, layering paint, and adding texture. Students will learn how to copy a pattern on to the art piece, and color it with different types of glass paint. You will also be taught how to work with the tools and several of the techniques of glass art. Learn how to blend colors for an original work and template patterns for a beautiful spring time piece. Join us for one or more of the creative classes, showcasing nature! Each student will take home the two projects listed for each class.

A supply fee of $25 per person is due and payable to the instructor the day of class.

Love the look of beautiful colored glass pieces in your window? In this class learn to make painted, stained, textured, glass artwork that will be displayed in your windows and “wow” friends. Your artwork can be simple or as complex as you want it to be. The goal of the class is to teach basic painting on glass, layering paint, and adding texture. Students will learn how to copy a pattern on to the art piece, and color it with different types of glass paint. You will also be taught how to work with the tools and several of the techniques of glass art. Learn how to blend colors for an original work and template patterns for a beautiful springtime piece. Join us for one or more of the creative classes, showcasing nature! Each student will take home the two projects listed for each class.

A supply fee of $25 per person is due and payable to the instructor the day of class.

Did you know that birds actually love to make their nest in a gourd? Gourds make excellent homes, and birds are naturally attracted to them. Your unique hand-crafted birdhouse will have a variety of birds flocking to call it home. In this class you will learn about a variety of gourds, growing and processing, their many uses, and proper care and maintenance. You will also understand the types of birds that are attracted to gourd birdhouses and where to place them for maximum interest. Then, you will create your own birdhouse! Be aware that gourds will vary in size, shape, texture and color. You will select your gourd, drill drainage holes, sand and prep it for use, stain/paint/decorate it and prepare it for hanging.

As part of the process, you can collect the seeds for planting if desired. You will select from stencils provided or feel free to use your own creativity! Note: a coat of polyurethane will be needed to prepare it for outdoor use.This step is not included in class! When properly treated and maintained, your bird-house can last 10 years or more. This unique project will make a great gift for Mother’s or Father’s Day and is also a great activity to do with kids or grandkids. All supplies are provided; however, feel free to bring beads, stone chips or other desired embellishments to incorporate into the project. Please wear suitable clothing for painting/staining.

Love the look of beautiful colored glass pieces in your window? In this class learn to make painted, stained, textured, glass artwork that will be displayed in your windows and “wow” friends. Your artwork can be simple or as complex as you want it to be. The goal of the class is to teach basic painting on glass, layering paint, and adding texture. Students will learn how to copy a pattern on to the art piece, and color it with different types of glass paint. You will also be taught how to work with the tools and several of the techniques of glass art. Learn how to blend colors for an original work and template patterns for a beautiful spring time piece. Join us for one or more of the creative classes, showcasing nature! Each student will take home the two projects listed for each class.

A supply fee of $25 per person is due and payable to the instructor the day of class.