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Friday Night Clay: Watering Bell
1 Friday. Use glazes to decorate a pre-made traditional watering bell. Instructor Ann-Marie Hutton.
Layered Life: Visual Journaling
5 Saturdays. Learn to make a visual journal using ink, paint, collage or digital tools. Instructor Gail Peake.
Snap Judgement: Intuition in Bricolage
1 Saturday. Try out bricolage, sculpture assembly with mixed media. Instructor Chase Lanier.
Floral Designs in Foam
1 Saturday. Learn the art of flower arranging using floral foam with Griffin’s Nest Co. Create a medium sized arrangement to take home.
Quill & Chill: The Art of Paper Quilling
4 Mondays. Learn the intricate art of paper quilling under the patient guidance of Malea Breland. Come as you are, leave with a new paper obsession
Friday Night Clay: Watercolor Palette
1 Friday. Create a custom ceramic watercolor palette. Instructor Ann-Marie Hutton.
Expressive Oil Painting - April
4 Mondays & Wednesdays in April. Learn the basics of oil painting in expressive ways with Alla Prima techniques. Instructor Alex Foltz
Henna As Art: Foundations & Flow
5 Thursdays, 6-8pm. Learn how to create temporary body art with henna. Ages 16 & Up. Instructor Kylan Carter.
Friday Night Clay: Berry Bowls
1 Friday. Glaze a pre-made berry bowl with your own design. Instructor Ann-Marie Hutton.
PALETTE PIONEERS: FOUNDATIONS OF PAINTING
4 Saturdays. Learn painting from the ground up with a variety of projects. Instructor Bethany Williams.
Pottery on the Wheel: Monday Mornings April-June
7 Mondays, 9:30am-12pm. Learn the basics of wheel-thrown pottery. Instructor Ann-Marie Hutton
Pottery on the Wheel: Monday Evenings April-June
8 Mondays, 6-8pm. Learn the basics of wheel-thrown pottery. Instructor Brian McGrath.
Set the Scene: Oil Painted Landscapes April-May
4 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays. Learn how to paint landscapes in Oil. Instructor Alex Foltz
Foundations of Acrylics: Essential Skills 101
5 Tuesdays. Learn the basics of painting in acrylics. Instructor Tiphiknee De Herrera
Pottery on the Wheel: Tuesdays April-June
8 Tuesdays, 6-8pm. Learn the basics of wheel-thrown pottery. Instructor Ann-Marie Hutton
Pottery on the Wheel: Wednesday Mornings April-June
7 Wednesdays, 9:30am-12pm. Learn the basics of wheel-thrown pottery. Instructor Ann-Marie Hutton
Pottery on the Wheel: Wednesday Evenings April-June
8 Wednesdays, 6-8pm. Learn the basics of wheel-thrown pottery. Instructor Brian McGrath.
Pottery on the Wheel: Thursday Evenings April - June
8 Thursdays, 6-8pm. Learn the basics of wheel-thrown pottery. Instructor Ann-Marie Hutton
The Meditative Art of Pine Needle Basketry
3 Thursdays, 6-8pm. Learn the basics of pine needle basketry from instructor Erika Schneider.
Friday Night Clay: Wall Pockets
1 Friday. Create a decorative and functional ceramic wall hanger. Instructor Ann-Marie Hutton.
Clay Explorers Jr.: April (ages 5-10)
4 Saturdays. Create unique treasures in clay, ages 5-10. Instructor Bethany Williams.
Journey into Comic Art (ages 8-12) April-May
4 Saturdays April 18-May 9. Youth Ages 8-12. Learn the basics of writing & drawing comics. Instructor Jacob Boland
Clay Explorers: April (ages 11-16)
4 Saturdays. Create unique treasures in clay, ages 11-16. Instructor Bethany Williams.
FLORAL DESIGN BASICS: Turning Stems into Statements APRIL
1 Saturday. Learn the art of flower arranging with Griffin’s Nest Co. Create a medium sized arrangement to take home.
Sculpted Earth: Handbuilding Foundations - April
5 Mondays. Learn how to handbuild sculptures in pottery. Instructor Ariana Williams.
Revive & Restyle: The Art of Visible Mending
3 Thursdays 6-8pm. Transform clothing & fabric items in need of repair through visible mending. Instructor Emily Bender, 2026 Westobou Artist-in-Residence
Friday Night Clay: Tapas Plates
1 Friday. Design a set of Tapas plates with ceramics glazes. Instructor Ann-Marie Hutton.
Pop & Purse: 3D Wet Felting Workshop
1 Friday. Create a purse using felt and a balloon guided by instructor Karen Heid.
3-D Upcycle: Sculptural Collage Workshop
1 Saturday from 12-4pm. Learn to take story telling from the 2-D to the 3-D with instructor Erika Schneider.
Paint the Season: Spring Landscape in Watercolor
5 Tuesdays. Learn watercolor basics as you paint a springtime landscape. Instructor Thomas Needham
Friday Night Clay: Hanging Planters
1 Friday. Design the surface decor of a hanging planter with ceramic glazes. Instructor Ann-Marie Hutton.
FLORAL DESIGN BASICS: Turning Stems into Statements MAY
1 Saturday. Learn the art of flower arranging with Griffin’s Nest Co. Create a medium sized arrangement to take home.
Weaving in the Round
1 Saturday from 12-3pm. Learn to weave in the round from instructor Erika Schneider.
Crossways Market Basket
2 Saturdays. Create a Medium Market Basket with pops of color. Instructor Suzanne Simoneau
Expressive Oil Painting - May-June
4 Mondays & Wednesdays in May. Learn the basics of oil painting in expressive ways with Alla Prima techniques. Instructor Alex Foltz
Mastering the Elements: Comprehensive Watercolor Workshop
2 Saturdays. Intensive workshop on the basic elements of watercolor as a painting medium. Instructor Thomas Needham
Capture Crew Photography Club, Session 1 (ages 11-16)
June 1-5. Summer Art Clubs for ages 11-16. Ages 11-13, 1:30-3:30 | Ages 14-16, 3:30-5:30
Color Drop Painting Club, Session 1 (ages 11-16)
June 1-5. Summer Art Clubs for ages 11-16. Ages 11-13, 1:30-3:30 | Ages 14-16, 3:30-5:30
Material Mashup Mixed Media Club, Session 1 (ages 11-16)
June 1-5. Summer Art Clubs for ages 11-16. Ages 11-13 - 1:30-3:30 pm | Ages 14-16 - 3:30-5:30
Mark Makers Drawing Club, Session 1 (ages 11-16)
June 1-5. Summer Art Clubs for ages 11-16. Ages 11-13, 1:30-3:30 | Ages 14-16, 3:30-5:30
Sands & Still Life: Coastal Watercolor Class
5 Tuesdays. Learn watercolor basics as you paint a beach-inspired still life. Instructor Thomas Needham
FLORAL DESIGN BASICS: Friday Flowers
1 Saturday. Learn the art of flower arranging with Griffin’s Nest Co. Create a medium sized arrangement to take home.
FLORAL DESIGN BASICS: Turning Stems into Statements JUNE
1 Saturday. Learn the art of flower arranging with Griffin’s Nest Co. Create a medium sized arrangement to take home.
Capture Crew Photography Club, Session 2 (ages 11-16)
June 8 - 12. Summer Art Clubs for ages 11-16. Ages 11-13, 1:30-3:30 | Ages 14-16, 3:30-5:30
Mark Makers Drawing Club, Session 2 (ages 11-16)
June 8-12. Summer Art Clubs for ages 11-16. Ages 11-13, 1:30-3:30 | Ages 14-16, 3:30-5:30
Material Mashup Mixed Media Club, Session 2 (ages 11-16)
June 8-12. Summer Art Clubs for ages 11-16. Ages 11-13, 1:30-3:30 | Ages 14-16, 3:30-5:30
Color Drop Painting Club, Session 2 (ages 11-16)
June 8-12. Summer Art Clubs for ages 11-16. Ages 11-13, 1:30-3:30 | Ages 14-16, 3:30-5:30
Set the Scene: Oil Painted Landscapes June
4 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays. Learn how to paint landscapes in Oil. Instructor Alex Foltz
Capture Crew Photography Club, Session 3 (ages 11-16)
June 15-19. Summer Art Clubs for ages 11-16. Ages 11-13, 1:30-3:30 | Ages 14-16, 3:30-5:30
Mark Makers Drawing Club, Session 3 (ages 11-16)
June 15-19. Summer Art Clubs for ages 11-16. Ages 11-13, 1:30-3:30 | Ages 14-16, 3:30-5:30
Material Mashup Mixed Media Club, Session 3 (ages 11-16)
June 15-19. Summer Art Clubs for ages 11-16. Ages 11-13, 1:30-3:30 | Ages 14-16, 3:30-5:30
Color Drop Painting Club, Session 3 (ages 11-16)
June 15-19. Summer Art Clubs for ages 11-16. Ages 11-13, 1:30-3:30 | Ages 14-16, 3:30-5:30
Capture Crew Photography Club, Session 4 (ages 11-16)
June 22-26. Summer Art Clubs for ages 11-16. Ages 11-13, 1:30-3:30 | Ages 14-16, 3:30-5:30
Mark Makers Drawing Club, Session 4 (ages 11-16)
June 22-26. Summer Art Clubs for ages 11-16. Ages 11-13, 1:30-3:30 | Ages 14-16, 3:30-5:30
Material Mashup Mixed Media Club, Session 4 (ages 11-16)
June 22-26. Summer Art Clubs for ages 11-16. Ages 11-13, 1:30-3:30 | Ages 14-16, 3:30-5:30
Color Drop Painting Club, Session 4 (ages 11-16)
June 22-26. Summer Art Clubs for ages 11-16. Ages 11-13, 1:30-3:30 | Ages 14-16, 3:30-5:30
Clay Explorers: March (ages 8-16)
4 Saturdays. Create unique treasures in clay, ages 8-16. Instructor Ann-Marie Hutton.
Friday Night Clay: Planter on the Wheel
1 Friday. Create a ceramic planter on the pottery wheel. Instructor Ann-Marie Hutton.
Pottery on the Wheel: Tue/Thurs Evenings - March
4 weeks, Tuesday & Thursdays. Learn the basics of wheel-thrown pottery. Instructor Brian McGrath.
Expressive Oil Painting - March
4 Mondays & Wednesdays. Learn the basics of oil painting in expressive ways with Alla Prima techniques. Instructor Alex Foltz
Pottery on the Wheel: Mon/Wed Evenings March
4 weeks, Monday & Wednesday. Learn the basics of wheel-thrown pottery. Instructor Brian McGrath.
Pottery on the Wheel: Mon/Wed Mornings MARCH
4 weeks, Monday & Wednesday. Learn the basics of wheel-thrown pottery. Instructor Gerry O’Meara.
Intro to Basket Weaving: The Market Basket
2 Saturdays. Create a basic basket in this beginner-friendly class. Instructor Suzanne Simoneau
Unlocking Watercolor’s Secrets
2 Saturdays. Discover the techniques to make watercolor paintings come alive. Instructor Thomas Needham
Friday Night Clay: Sgraffito Transformation
1 Friday. Learn the Sgraffito finishing technique in ceramics glaze. Instructor Ann-Marie Hutton.
Charcoal Portrait Masterclass with Alex Foltz
1 Saturday. View a demo of charcoal portraiture & exploration of the human face using high-contrast value and form. Instructor Alex Foltz.
Floral Designs in Foam
1 Saturday. Learn the art of flower arranging using floral foam with Griffin’s Nest Co. Create a medium sized arrangement to take home.
Friday Night Clay: Nesting Bowls
1 Friday. Design and glaze a ready-made set of custom nesting bowls. Instructor Ann-Marie Hutton.
Dynamic Watercolor Portraits
4 Tuesdays. Learn watercolor techniques to paint dynamic portraits. Instructor Thomas Needham
Sculpted Earth: Handbuilding Foundations - FEBRUARY
6 Mondays. Learn how to handbuild sculptures in pottery. Instructor Ariana Williams.
Friday Night Clay: For the Love of Mugs
1 Friday. Create a set of matching mugs with a partner. Instructor Ann-Marie Hutton.
Art Starters: Fundamentals of Painting (ages 8-16) - FEBRUARY
4 Saturdays. Learn painting from the ground up with a variety of projects. Instructor Bethany Williams.
Clay Explorers: February (ages 8-16)
4 Saturdays. Create unique treasures in clay, ages 8-16. Instructor Ann-Marie Hutton.
Ink in Bloom: Alcohol Ink Floral Tiles
First Saturday of the month for 4 months. Create floral designs on tiles in alcohol ink. Instructor Laura Castro
Journey into Comic Art (ages 8-12)
Every other Saturday Feb 7 - March 21. Youth Ages 8-12. Learn the basics of writing & drawing comics. Instructor Jacob Boland
Friday Night Clay: Coaster Set
1 Friday. Create a set of ceramic coasters. Instructor Ann-Marie Hutton.
Ceramics Open Studio - Tuesdays, February
9am-2pm, Tuesdays in February. Open studio time in the Ceramics lab with an experienced facilitator.
Expressive Oil Painting - FEBRUARY
4 Mondays & Wednesdays. Learn the basics of oil painting in expressive ways with Alla Prima techniques. Instructor Alex Foltz
Pottery on the Wheel: Mon/Wed Evenings FEBRUARY
4 weeks, Monday & Wednesday. Learn the basics of wheel-thrown pottery. Instructor Brian McGrath.
Pottery on the Wheel: Mon/Wed Mornings FEBRUARY
4 weeks, Monday & Wednesday. Learn the basics of wheel-thrown pottery. Instructor Gerry O’Meara.
Ceramics Open Studio - Sundays, February
2-6pm, Sundays in February. Open studio time in the Ceramics lab with an experienced facilitator.
Friday Night Clay: Stemless Wine Glass
1 Friday. Create a stemless wine glass on the pottery wheel. Instructor Ann-Marie Hutton.
Rejuvenate: Slow Flow Yoga
1 Saturday. One-hour slow yoga session in the gallery at GHIA. Instructor Kelly Harvey
Creative Play with Gelli Printing (ages 11-16)
2 Saturdays. Explore mono-printing with Gelli plates for richly layered, one-of-a-kind prints. Youth class ages 11-16. Instructor Dawn Cardona.
Friday Night Clay: Pasta Night
1 Friday. Create a ceramic garlic grater and pasta bowl. Instructor Ann-Marie Hutton.
Luminous Snowscapes in Watercolor
5 Tuesdays. Learn watercolor techniques by painting a snowy winter landscape. Instructor Thomas Needham
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