ALL WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOPS ARE LISTED IN DATE ORDER
“Exploring Gelli Plate Printing” Sept. 27, 2025
Instructor: Pam Coffman
This is a one-day workshop. Limited to 10 students
Explore the vibrant world of Gelli plate printing in this hands-on-workshop! Perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike. You will be expertley guided through the basics and beyond of monoprinting with the gelli plate using a variety of techniques including: layering, stenciling, stamping, image transfers, and mark making using found objects.
“Art Matting & Mounting 101” Saturday & Sunday, September 27th & 28th, 2025
Instructor: Allen Improta
This is a two-day workshop. Limited to 6 students
Elevate your artwork with professional matting and mounting techniques! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to beautifully present and protect your art for galleries, exhibitions, or personal enjoyment. Whether you're a visual artist or photographer this class will give you the essential skills to take your presentation to the next level.
“Exploring Gelli Plate Printing 2”
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025
Instructor: Pam Coffman
This is a one-day workshop. Limited to 12 students
If you missed out the first time for this workshop, register now to explore the vibrant world of Gelli plate printing in this hands-on-workshop! Perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike. You will be expertley guided through the basics and beyond of monoprinting with the gelli plate using a variety of techniques including layering, stenciling, stamping, image transfers, and mark making using found objects. The fun of gelli plate printing lies in the endless creative possibilities it offers.
“Creating Unique Papers for Collage” Oct. 18 & 19, 2025
Instructor: Pam Coffman
This is a two-day workshop. Limited to 12 students
In this hands-on workshop you will learn a variety of painting and texturing techniques to create unique papers for collage. We will experiment with acrylic paints, inks, stencils/stamps, CitraSolv, bubbles, cling wrap, string/thread, tissue paper and more to add texture and depth to collage papers. You can get as wild as you want because the goal is to build a library of expressive original designed papers that reflect your personal artistic style. One of the best outcomes of this workshop is that nobody else will have the same papers.
All experience levels are welcome in this workshop.
“Holiday Ornament Workshop” December 2nd & 9th, 2025 1-4pm
Instructor: Deborah Hildinger
This is a two-day workshop. Limited to 10 students
I am pleased to announce the return of our annual holiday ornament workshop. This year, participants will begin with a gourd as the base for creating reindeer, wild hair gourd ornaments, and whimsical bird ornaments. All necessary materials will be provided. Let the fun begin!!
"Color and Courage" The Freedom of Acrylics December 13th & 14th, 2025 9:30am-4:00pm
Instructor: Jane Slivka
This is a two-day workshop. Limited to 12 students
In this workshop, Jane will demonstrate how to paint with ease and confidence. She will help you create paintings that are vibrant and exciting. In a casual easy-to-follow fashion, you will be challenged to complete two paintings daily. You will be painting still-life, landscape, and figure. Leave this workshop with a new appreciation of your abilityand the motivation to continue!
"Nature Series”
April 7, 2026 1:00pm-4:00pm
Instructor: Deborah Hildinger
This is a one-day workshop. Limited to 10 students
Many of my recent works feature cigar boxes containing both natural and manufactured objects. These creations are designed to be displayed either as standalone pieces or mounted on the wall. In this class, we will focus on the techniques of leafing, utilizing copper, gold, and variegated leaf options. The houses depicted were finished with variegated leafing. Each piece is intended to inspire individual creativity and thoughtful selection of items to include within the boxes.