Workshops For Teens & Adults

March 25 & April 1

Wednesdays 5:30 - 7:30 pm

$75 for both days

In this intro to basic silk screen printmaking you will learn how to utilize stencils to develop a 2 layer finished print. This is a low-tech technique that involves passing ink through a cut-out or torn design with paper to create reproducible images or patterns.

April 3

Friday 5:30-7:30pm

$45.00

w/ Rebecca Lewis

Join us for a relaxing evening of creativity and wine as we paint the fan favorite painting! This month we paint the painting with the most votes. Choose from three paintings: Owl at sunset, Hummingbird with flower, or the Red Barn in spring. Register now and cast your votes!

April 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30

Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 – 7:00 pm

$160 for all 8 classes including all materials

These fun and intentionally low-stress classes cover the basics of sketching with a focus on objects and subjects from nature. We will also be cultivating both a mindset and an ongoing sketching practice designed to support the rapid development of drawing skills and a lifetime of enjoyment in putting pencil to paper. Each of the 8 classes will begin with (1) a short introduction and discussion—on topics such as line, form, accuracy, and shading—followed by (2) skill development exercises, with (3) the remainder of time in class spent sketching your choice of the plants (week 1), insects (week 2), birds/reptiles (week 3), and mammals (week 4) you’d like to focus on. For the purposes of this class, “sketching” means “to quickly (relatively speaking) capture the essence of the subject on paper, without rendering all of the details or attempting to produce a ‘masterpiece’.” We will be working primarily with graphite on drawing paper, with the addition of colored pencils on select sketches.

Feb. 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

Saturdays, 1:00 - 4:00 pm

$200 for all 3 hour, 4 day classes

This will be a four week course to learn the basics of landscape painting.  Students will work on individual projects with input from me and each other. We will start with how to identify your subject and break up a picture to transfer to your canvas. We will also discuss how to use these skills in an outdoor setting, but due to the time of year, we will be working from a photograph. I will cover setting up your canvas including ideas on color, and how to use paint and texture to create depth. We will explore the different tools available to you including pallet knives and the different brushes and their individual attributes and functions; different mediums can be used to create different effects.  With each class only being 3 hours, students may wish to only create one canvas over the course of the class, or create one scene and create a series 2 or 3 paintings with different colors to see how the changes can affect the mood of the scene.

Feb. 6

Friday 5:30-7:30 pm

$45

Join us for a relaxing evening of creativity as we paint a serene landscape at sunset for pre-Valentine’s day. This guided class is perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike—no experience needed! You'll be working on a stretched 11x14 canvas, with all materials provided and step-by-step instruction from a live instructor. Whether you follow along or explore at your own pace, this is a night to unwind, connect, and you might just surprise yourself with the masterpiece you create! 

Saturday, Jan. 31st

1:00 - 5:00pm

$65.00

We will be creating multiple quick contour portrait sketches. These sketches will be used to cut into rubber carving blocks for making lino prints. Will will explore other artists' work in the same genre and be inspired to create our own unique carved blocks that can be used over and over again.

Friday, Dec. 12

5:30-7:30pm

$45.00

Join us for a relaxing evening of creativity as we paint a serene blue-toned deer silhouette nestled among layered forest trees. This guided class is perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike—no experience needed! You'll be working on a stretched 11x14 canvas, with all materials provided and step-by-step instruction from a live instructor. Whether you follow along or explore at your own pace, this is a night to unwind, connect, and you might just surprise yourself with the masterpiece you create!

Nov. 5th, 12th, 19th, Dec. 3rd, 10th, and 17th

Wednesdays 5:00-6:30 pm

$200 for all 6 classes

Together we will explore the potential of this much maligned medium to express ourselves artistically. Starting with basic techniques, the goal will be for each of us to complete one painting that is super cool. 

Thursday, Nov. 13

6:00-7:00 pm

$25.00

Join Mozi Jones in a simple bookmaking class to create a handmade journal for you or a loved one! Using the very accessible drumleaf binding technique, we will be crafting a 5.5"x 8.5" blank sketchbook with 10-20 pages and a fully customizable cover that allows the creativity of the owner to flourish! Learn how to use the same technique for multiple future projects with very attainable supplies for an easy gift idea.

Join us at Moscow Contemporary in collaboration with Raven Hammer Studio for a dynamic plein air watercolor class that blends artistic exploration with spatial storytelling. In this immersive experience, participants will travel to a couple of different local outdoor environments to observe, interpret, and visually document the spaces we inhabit.