Make anything.
We are of the unwavering belief that anyone can be an artist. Creativity and artistic skill can be built with patience, perseverance, and the right instruction and support.
“Sulfur” by Lauren M.
Colored pencil on paper
3rd year high school art student
What we teach
• Classes and workshops are offered both virtually and in person •
Contour drawing by M.G.
Drawing
Build a solid foundation for your artistic practice by learning the fundamentals of drawing. Instruction includes exploration of line, accuracy in proportion, effective shading, and rendering of form and light, with an emphasis on observational drawing.
Watercolor painting by Jacq R.
Painting
Explore color, texture, and the qualities inherent to specific types of paint. Classes are offered in watercolor, acrylic, oil, and pastel. You will learn fundamentals of color theory along with media technique and care of materials.
Relief print by M.G. & Kirsten B.
Printmaking
Printmaking is a rich media that most often results in multiple prints of an original work. Various types of printmaking are offered, including: relief, screen printing, intaglio (etching), and monotype. Equipment such as laser cutters and rotary tools put a modern spin on traditional media.
Mixed media by Vera & Hanna
Mixed Media
Almost every media can be combined. Learn how to create with multiple types of art materials, while ensuring structural integrity of the piece. You will gain conceptual understanding of the synthesis of ideas and process while experimenting with traditional and non-traditional media.
Watercolor sketchbooks by Kirsten B.
Book Binding
Explore the many structures of artist books and learn to choose the right type of paper for different applications. Classes include Japanese stab binding, signature-bound soft cover books, and hard cover books. These structures can also be combined with leather work.
Steampunk keyboard arm bracer by Kirsten B.
Leather
Learn the fundamentals of leather work as you create functional art objects from vegetable tanned leather. Skills include: working with patterns, cutting, tooling, dying, hand stitching, and finishing. Tools and suppliers are explained, with options in every budget.
Doll by Akemi Scantling
Reborning
Learn techniques for creating hyper-realistic baby dolls from vinyl kits. You will explore painting techniques using Genesis Heat Set Paints. Rooting classes cover: how to choose mohair and rooting needles, mapping the head, directional rooting, and how to create different densities of hair. We use Golden Fleece Mohair to emulate real baby hair.
Painted silk scarf by Kirsten B.
Contemporary Craft
Many of the crafts we learn as children can be elevated to fine art or designer quality objects. Classes vary and may include things like beaded jewelry, pyrography (wood burning), polymer clay, laser cut products, woven wire sculpture, sewing, embroidery, and tapestry weaving.
Ink drawing by Lauren M.
Conceptual
How do you get past artist block and expand creativity? Learn specific techniques for improving your artistic practice and expanding upon ideas. Other skills include: how to look at art in galleries and museums, how to critique, how to create multiple pieces within a theme, and how to weave narrative into your art.
Sensory Friendly Classes
Art for all
Our lead instructor is a certified Special Education teacher who has 15 years of experience teaching people of all ability levels. Instruction is individualized to accommodate specific needs and always includes social skills development. Participants can attend 1:1 lessons or group classes that are structured in a way that minimizes external stimuli such as bright lights and loud noise. We are glad to meet with families to discuss specific considerations and create the best plan to fit your needs.
Social & Emotional Support
Promoting wellness through making
Art is a powerful vehicle for communication, collaboration, and healing. We are advocates for mental health awareness and removing the stigma surrounding mental illness. Our lead instructor has many years of experience supporting teens through difficult situations and previously served as a behavior interventionist in public schools. Talk with us about our teen mentorship program and how connection and collaboration fosters wellness.
