Take your painting practice “to the woods” with this class that blends painting and carving techniques to create unique artworks on a wooden canvas. In this beginner class, explore simple ways you can shape your art—creating negative space, texture and contouring— using a rotary tool. No previous woodworking experience required. 

Saturday, May 30
10 am – 4:30 pm

Instructor: Rebecca Eckland
Age: Adult (16+) | Beginners

During this week-long camp, students will draw from a live (clothed) model each day. Working from life is one of the most effective ways to develop strong observational skills and gain confidence in accurately rendering the human figure. Throughout the week, participants will explore key concepts such as proportion and measurement, composition, and an understanding of three-dimensional form. Using charcoal as the primary medium, students will practice both short gesture drawings and longer, more sustained poses. All supplies and a mid-camp snack are provided. 

Monday: Quick poses, gesture, rhythm and proportion
Tuesday: Quick poses, measuring, volume and balance 
Wednesday: Mid-length poses, thumbnailing and composition
Thursday: Long pose, value 
Friday: Long pose, detail 

Monday – Friday July 27 – 31
10 am – 1 pm

Instructor: Rachel Moseley
Age: 12 – 15 | All Levels

Parent and child will enjoy exploring a variety of styles and techniques in this fun introductory art workshop. This one-hour workshop encourages creative development and artistic play for our youngest artists in a fun and casual environment. Dress for a mess!

Note: This class will be held in the Redfield Learning Center on the 3rd floor of the Museum.

Sunday, June 28
10:30  – 11:30 am

Instructor: Monica Pang
Ages: 3 – 6 years

In this hands-on silversmithing workshop, you’ll learn the essential techniques to create your own unique pendant from start to finish. Under the guidance of the instructor, you’ll cut metal using a jeweler’s saw, refine the shape through filing and sanding, and learn how to solder sterling silver onto a copper base. You’ll explore texturing methods to give your piece character, attach a bail for hanging, and finish with professional polishing techniques to bring out the shine. No prior experience needed and all materials provided.

 Note: There will be a 30 minute break for lunch.

Saturday, June 20
10 am – 4:30 pm

Instructor: Jill Atkins
Age: Adult (16+) | Beginner and Intermediate

In this hands-on workshop, students will cut copper wire to length and transform it into a cuff bracelet through a range of foundational silversmithing techniques. Skills covered include straightening, cutting, hammering, annealing, soldering, and forming, along with proper use of pliers, files, and sandpaper. Participants will also set a stone into a sterling silver bezel cup, creating a cohesive piece that complements the Beginning Silversmithing pendant and earring classes. This class is ideal for students ready to gain confidence and refine their metalworking skills while creating a wearable work of art. All supplies are provided.

*Note – There will be a 30 minute break for lunch.

Saturday, June 6
10 am – 4:30 pm

Instructor: Jill Atkins
Age: Adult (16+) | Beginner and Intermediate

Witness your child’s first painting with no mess at home. Your little one will make a creative keepsake for the family to cherish. Not only is finger painting tons of fun, it is also an excellent feeling (kinesthetic) experience and is fantastic for the development of all the big and small muscles in your growing child’s fingers, arms, shoulders, neck and back. Finger painting is wonderful for the development of color recognition, experimentation and color mixing and is terrific for developing creativity.

Dress for a mess! Messy play for babies and toddlers is crucial to healthy sensory development. Messy activities provide important foundational building blocks, sensory experiences and muscle and brain growth, all of which prepare children for later success and learning. 

Sunday, June 14
9:30 – 10:30 am

Instructor: Monica Pang
Ages: 6 months – 2 years

Supply List: Change of clothes/diaper and a towel

This course is an introductory exploration of screen printing using paper stencils. Screen printing is a fast and easy way to create everything from fields of color to detailed and intricate designs – the possibilities are endless. In this course, students will learn about screen maintenance, printing process and how to care for printing tools and supplies. Participants will walk away from the course with an edition of their own multi-layered screen prints with one-of-a-kind designs. 

Saturday, June 27
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Kolin Perry
Ages: Adult (16+) | All Levels

Contemporary linoleum block printing is an exciting, economical, and accessible alternative to traditional woodblock printmaking. Students will learn to create two color prints, hone carving skills, register multiple layers, use a press, and print by hand. This more involved process will require students to have experience with single color printmaking. Students must have taken Intro to Printmaking: Linoleum Block Prints. Class time will be dedicated to demonstrations of techniques, and ample working time with one-on-one instruction. Students should bring in photographs for inspiration or choose from the instructors pre-made ideas. All other materials such as inks, paper, blocks, and carving tools are provided and included with your registration.

Saturday and Sunday, June 20 and 21
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Christina Michael
Ages: Adult ( 16+) | All Levels

Collaging is the art of sticking various different materials such as photographs, pieces of paper or fabric on to a backing. In this class, students will learn about the aesthetics of collage, melding the ideas of reality and fiction as the instructor guides them through the process of creating their own piece using everyday materials. 

Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring any materials you’d like to incorporate into your collage piece.

Monday, July 27
5 – 9 pm

Instructor: Sogand Tabatabaei
Ages: Adult (16+) | All Levels

Collaging is the art of sticking various different materials such as photographs, pieces of paper or fabric on to a backing. In this class, students will learn about the aesthetics of collage, melding the ideas of reality and fiction as the instructor guides them through the process of creating their own piece using everyday materials. 

Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring any materials you’d like to incorporate into your collage piece.

Monday, June 29
5 – 9 pm

Instructor: Sogand Tabatabaei
Ages: Adult (16+) | All Levels