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The Importance of Unstructured "Free Time" Art
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| Pasta Dinner, from a "Free Time" art student. |
In our studio we try to keep the materials accessible to all artists so that they can fully express their own ideas within the context of a project. During our After School Art Club we reserve the last 20-30 min. of every class for creative free time. This is a time for the children to express their own creative energies, and ideas. They are given access to various loose parts, drawing/painting materials, traditional and non-traditional craft supplies, and low temperature hot glue guns (with assistance as needed). They are encouraged to explore their own thoughts during this time. This unstructured time can look very random to the casual observer, but I believe it is fundamental in the development of their creative minds!
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| A sample of some of our supplies available for self expression. |
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| A collection of some of the "Free Time" art projects from past students and guests to the studio. |
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| A polar bear and penguin habitat created by two girls during their Free Time art session. |
I hear so many adults say that they "don't have a creative bone in their body." I don't believe this is true! I believe that somewhere along the path to adulthood they began to believe this because, perhaps they did not create the gallery style art that society and schools and even parents tend to place value on. They began to attach their idea of creativity to only those highly finished professional types of art. But think about true creativity, the ability to risk a thought that differs ever so slightly, and perhaps to represent that thought in a meaningful way.
Some Benefits Of Creative Play
- Children are able to express their own thoughts and feelings.
- Children can begin to make sense of the world around them.
- Creative play can help children deal with big emotions.
- Creative play builds self esteem, their ideas are valid and important.
- Creative play strengthens problem solving skills through experimentation, trial and error.
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| Wearable art created during "Free Time" allows the children to experiment and solve problems..."How can I make this stay up?" |
Sometimes what seems like a mess is actually big work...
Take for example this group of girls in the video below. These girls have been in a weekly class together for almost 2 years and have had ample opportunities to explore the materials together and independently. For the past month these three girls have been collaborating on a project together which they wanted to be a surprise...meaning they would not tell me what they were making! I had my suspensions that they did not really know themselves. Each week they would pull out supplies and paint or draw, or glue them together. At the end of class they would pile them all together in a big pile which quickly out grew my storage shelf! For a little over a month we would move this ever growing pile from corner to corner of the room. It became a tripping hazard, lol. Finally, I encouraged them to wrap up the project so that we could dismantle it. I was ready to have the floor space back and I could not see that this was really going anywhere in particular. To me it seemed like unrelated piles of materials that just kept growing...Finally they put it all together and explained their work to us:
It was a Water Park! Every little detail was carefully planned and thought out. They worked together generating ideas, solving problems or disputes, and experimenting with possibilities! It was beautiful and amazing to see their plan come to fruition!
So many times I was tempted to recycle all of these seemingly random parts, but something held me back. I am so glad that I followed my gut on this because these children really created something quite special. Along the way they also really taught me the importance of allowing children the space to explore their own ideas.
So what did they gain from this project?
- They developed problem solving skills.
- They learned cooperation and compromise.
- They took risks and experimented with how to express their thoughts.
- They strengthened their critical thinking skills.
- They followed an idea from conception to completion, follow through.
Though the finished project was not a traditional looking piece of finished art, ready for framing and showing off...it was so much more! It was theirs. I look forward to their next project which I am sure will begin soon. In fact I am clearing out a corner of the studio just for large project storage...
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| This child made a projector, and discovered that when she shined a light through it worked! |
We can learn a lot about our children from these creative expressions if we pay attention. In the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood they focus on the 100 languages of children. How do children communicate their thoughts, desires, fears? How do they make sense of the world around them? The Reggio Approach uses art in their classrooms as a means of expression. I believe that older children and even adults can also use open ended visual expression to work out their own thoughts, feelings, and ideas...even if they don't consider themselves to be creative. ;) You don't have to be an "Artist" to use art for personal expression, and it is through this visual expression that we can often gain insight into our own thoughts and feelings.
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| "Free Time" art from artists of all ages. |
In our studio we offer various Open Studio sessions throughout the year that are open to all ages for creative exploration. We also offer a variety of classes for both children and adults that focus on visual self expression. Visit our online store to see our available classes for all ages!
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New Art Classes for 2018!
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Spring Term 2018
Jan 6th- May 26th
*All of our art classes and Open Studio sessions now require advanced registration unless otherwise noted.
Sessions are $10 per artist or $35 for 4 artists.
Coffee & Creative Play will be Friday Mornings from 9:00-10:30
Family Crafternoons will be offered select school holidays, in-service days and select Saturday/afternoon dates. Please click on the title above to view the online store for upcoming dates!
*Space is limited for all Open Studio Sessions so register early for your date.
We will no longer hold Open Studio Sessions on Wednesday mornings or Wednesday and Friday Afternoons as it conflicts with our class schedule. I am sorry for any inconvenience. Extended open studio sessions and walk in hours will return in the summer months when school is out.
Messy Baby is Back! (Ages 6-36 mo.)
Messy Baby Art will be returning Mondays at 11:00-11:45.
Instructor: Jennifer MacIsaac
This sensory based art class is open to babies and toddlers 6-36 months.
*Caregiver participation is required*
Your baby/toddler will use non-toxic kid's tempera paint with a variety of different tools, exploring color and texture.You and your baby will likely get very messy so dress for a mess! Babies are encouraged to explore in their diapers or an old onsie. Adult smocks are available.
There is a sink onsite for cleanup, please bring a washcloth and a towel.
$10/ per week.
Register in advance for the date you wish to attend!
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Preschool Art Club (Ages 3-6)
Creative Explorations is a Reggio Emilia inspired, process based art enrichment program for preschoolers to age six.
This program will be offered twice per week and you can register for one or both days!
$85 per month for one day a week (additional day only $40!)
$85 per month for one day a week (additional day only $40!)
Instructor: Jennifer MacIsaac
Your child will work with both traditional and non-traditional materials as they explore their own creativity. Projects will follow the interests of the class and will focus on sensory exploration and self expression through art. We will experiment, play, and create together each day. We will also seek to incorporate story, movement, and song in our creative explorations.
Save when you register for multiple days!
Parents feel free drop your child off while you enjoy one of the lovely cafes or shops in the area! Parents who wish to stay for the class are welcome to do so, and they will be considered volunteers and may be asked to assist as needed.
$10 per artist or 4 for $35, complimentary coffee is available!
Fridays 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Please preregister to reserve your spot!
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Kids Art Classes (Age 6 & up)
Beginning Clay this is a new class series that will be offered for ages 7 and up. This class will meet each Tuesday for 5 weeks beginning on January 16th from 4:00-5:30.
Instructor: Mimi Knight
We will explore the basics of handbuilding by pinching, coiling, and using slabs as we create our very own artwork with a Valentine theme! Students will work on a variety of projects from charms to small bowls. All projects will be glazed during the Feb 6th class and our class will culminate with an art show and Valentine party during the Feb 13th class! All clay materials and glaze are included, as well as the firing fee.
*There is a 3 student Min. for this class, if min is not net a refund will be offered.
*There is a 3 student Min. for this class, if min is not net a refund will be offered.
$100
Instructor: Jennifer MacIsaac
Each day your child will experience art enrichment activities based on the interests of the group. We will combine traditional art projects with creative play. Your child will participate in art games, creative challenges, art experiments, and traditional art projects inspired by various cultures, artists, and art movements. We will combine structured lessons and projects with unstructured creative free time where your child will exercise their own creativity. They will have plenty of opportunities to explore the many materials in the studio for their own creative expression. Each day will look a little different depending on the interest of the group.
$85 per month for one day a week (additional days only $40 each!)
Register Below for the day/days you wish to attend:
Save when you register for multiple days!
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Please note the day/days you wish to attend at checkout.
Homeschool Mixed Media Art, for Kids Age 7-11. Fridays from 12:30-1:30.
Instructor: Jennifer MacIsaac
We will explore traditional 2D mediums including drawing, painting, and collage techniques. We will focus on the elements and principals of design as we work through techniques within each medium and explore new ways to combine and layer the various mediums together in thoughtful ways. $65 per month.
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Meet the Masters is an art class for kid's age 7-11. Class meets Saturday mornings from 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Instructor: Karen Byars
Class Description:
We will be inspired master artists like, Helen Cordero (2 weeks), Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, and Paul Klee. The workshops will include a small 3D sculpture, accordion book making, drawing, and painting. Individual expressive creativity will be encouraged. If a student is absent they may complete their work upon return that month.
*There is a 3 student Min. for this class if min. is not met you will be notified and issued a refund.
Instructor: Karen Byars
Class Description:
We will be inspired master artists like, Helen Cordero (2 weeks), Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, and Paul Klee. The workshops will include a small 3D sculpture, accordion book making, drawing, and painting. Individual expressive creativity will be encouraged. If a student is absent they may complete their work upon return that month.
*There is a 3 student Min. for this class if min. is not met you will be notified and issued a refund.
$105 (4 weeks)
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Teen Experssive Art Journaling for ages 12-18 Mondays 4:00-5:30
Instructor: Karen Byars
Class Description:"The source of your voice is your true self" -Julia McCutcenWe will be combining writing, drawing, painting, collage and stenciling as we experiment with supplies to explore the intuitive process of creating and layering. The goal is to get in touch with your inner positive voice and enjoy the creative process which can be a bridge to self-guided art making.
*There is a 3 person Minimum each month for this class. If Minimums are not met you will be notified and your money will be refunded. $110
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Teen Independent Art Study for ages 12-18.
4:00-5:30
Wednesdays-Fridays
(You choose which days you come!)
$85 per mo (Come as many days as you want throughout the month)*Please note studio closures on our calendar.
Independent Art Study means teens may come in and work independently on their own art, and explore various Mediums. This is a perfect time to work on portfolio building!I will be on hand for consultation and basic direction but this time is intended to be largely self guided. There is no planned lesson or instruction during this time.
REGISTER HERE
Teen Art (Age 12-18)
Instructor: Karen Byars
Class Description:"The source of your voice is your true self" -Julia McCutcenWe will be combining writing, drawing, painting, collage and stenciling as we experiment with supplies to explore the intuitive process of creating and layering. The goal is to get in touch with your inner positive voice and enjoy the creative process which can be a bridge to self-guided art making.
*There is a 3 person Minimum each month for this class. If Minimums are not met you will be notified and your money will be refunded. $110
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4:00-5:30
Wednesdays-Fridays
(You choose which days you come!)
$85 per mo (Come as many days as you want throughout the month)*Please note studio closures on our calendar.
Independent Art Study means teens may come in and work independently on their own art, and explore various Mediums. This is a perfect time to work on portfolio building!I will be on hand for consultation and basic direction but this time is intended to be largely self guided. There is no planned lesson or instruction during this time.
REGISTER HERE
Adult Art Classes (18 and up)
Instructor: Karen Byars
This adult workshop will be using expressive painting techniques along with relaxing breathing, and writing activities to help get in touch with our heart centered energy and positive voice.
This process allows experimenting with color, texture, layering, even collage and text on canvas.
Canvas and other materials will be supplied.
*You may want to bring a mixed media journal to work in as well due to layering and drying
times and or a journal for writing.
Please note there is a 3 student Min for this class.
$130 (All materials included)
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This class meets weekly on Saturdays from 12:00-1:30 (Feel free to pack a lunch!)Instructor: Karen Byars
Class Description:
"The source of your voice is your true self" -Julia McCutcen
We will be combining writing, drawing, painting, collage and stenciling as we experiment with supplies to explore the intuitive process of creating and layering. The goal is to get in touch with your inner positive voice and enjoy the creative process which can be a bridge to self-guided art making.
$115 per mo.
*There is a 3 person Minimum each month for this class. If Minimums are not met you will be notified and your money will be refunded.
REGISTER HERE
Instructor: Amy Broady, CZT
This is a guided group led by a certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT) will teach a new tangle (design) each month. Though these tangles look difficult, they are really quite simple once they have been broken down into their basic steps, and the results are both beautiful and relaxing. The Zentangle motto is, "Anything is possible, one stroke at a time." This group is for both experienced tanglers and those who are just starting out!
$15
Please click the link for specific dates.
6:30-8:00
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Instructors: Gayle Browne-Guided Meditations & Jennifer MacIsaac- Visual Expression
The focus of this class is on taking time out to care for yourself through a practice based in mindfulness and creative self expression. Each month we will focus on a different theme for the class. We will be led in a guided mindfulness style meditation on the theme by an experienced and trained guide. We will then respond with a visual exploration of the same theme. For our purposes a "meditation" is anything we reflect on and "art" is anything we create. There is no need to be experienced in either meditation or art to participate in this class, though experienced participants are always welcome! We are not affiliated with any religion or sect though participants are encouraged to bring their own spirituality to their practice.
Cost for this monthly class is $35 and it is open to both Men and Women.
Please click the link for specific Dates.
6:30-8:30
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The Basement Community Art Studio has also teamed up with Creating Mindfulness to offer a companion to the Creative Self-Care series. This monthly group is geared just to women. It will meet monthly at varying locations around Knoxville. It is intended to be a safe space for women to come together for support and self-care through both mindfulness and creative expression.The Women's Circle operates strictly by donation and a $10 donation is suggested, however we understand that some months you may not be able to pay. We wish for you to come anyways, the group is stronger with you!
Space is limited depending on the location hosting so please email us at creatingmindfulnessretreats@gmail.com to let us know if you plan to come. We will confirm your spot via a return email. Please be sure to let us know if you plan to bring a friend so that they can be added to the list as well!
Group Facilitators: Dorothy Verbick and Jennifer MacIsaac
See our online store for Special Events & Guest Artist Workshops!
Throughout the year we offer special events such as school holiday camps, workshops led by guest artists, and other special one time or limited series classes. These specials are different each month so check back often!
If you are an artist interested in teaching a class or workshop for either children or adults, please email us at thebasementartstudio@gmail.com with your idea!
If you are an artist interested in teaching a class or workshop for either children or adults, please email us at thebasementartstudio@gmail.com with your idea!
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Guest Post: Get Unstuck by Aimee Lyons
10:55:00 AMGet Unstuck: How Creative Hobbies Help You Heal Your Addictions and Your Life
Photo courtesy of Pixabay by Katya36
In today’s overly-busy society, we often spend
more time checking Facebook “on the go” than we do activities we enjoy with
people we love. Sadly, this negatively impacts our brains, our social
lives, and our happiness. By contrast, if we put down our phones and pick up a
hobby, it can offer mental health and mental fitness benefits. Creative hobbies
such as writing, art, and woodworking actually reduce stress while helping us
heal from pain, addiction, and more.
If you’ve been going through a difficult time or feeling “stuck” lately, here’s how a creative outlet could completely transform your life:
If you’ve been going through a difficult time or feeling “stuck” lately, here’s how a creative outlet could completely transform your life:
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Emotional Health
In his book The Happiness of Pursuit, author Chris Guillebeau says our comfort zones are “more like a cage you can’t escape from than a safe place you can retreat to.” When we break free from comfort zones to pursue something new, he believes it brings us a powerful level of joy.
As it turns out, he’s absolutely right. Hobbying can reduce stress, improve mood, and lower cortisol levels in the body. Even a creative outlet like drawing can be meditative, and helps us become more mindful. Our hobbies help us pause and regain a sense of control over our lives. They give us purpose and meaning.
In his book The Happiness of Pursuit, author Chris Guillebeau says our comfort zones are “more like a cage you can’t escape from than a safe place you can retreat to.” When we break free from comfort zones to pursue something new, he believes it brings us a powerful level of joy.
As it turns out, he’s absolutely right. Hobbying can reduce stress, improve mood, and lower cortisol levels in the body. Even a creative outlet like drawing can be meditative, and helps us become more mindful. Our hobbies help us pause and regain a sense of control over our lives. They give us purpose and meaning.
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Mental Health
We all need to unwind sometimes. Why not do it while challenging your brain and improving your mental health? Picking up a new hobby is great for the mind. In addition to creating new neuropathways in the brain, it can even reduce your chances of developing Alzheimer’s and dementia.
We all need to unwind sometimes. Why not do it while challenging your brain and improving your mental health? Picking up a new hobby is great for the mind. In addition to creating new neuropathways in the brain, it can even reduce your chances of developing Alzheimer’s and dementia.
3.
Confidence and Esteem
Need a confidence boost? Try something new! Creative expression meets you wherever you are, allowing you to create something simple or complex, depending upon your skill level. As you build proficiencies at new skills such as drawing, painting, or woodworking, you’ll also begin to feel accomplished. This will, in turn, raise your self-esteem.
Who knows? Maybe you’ll even become so proficient at your new hobby that you end up opening your own business someday...
Need a confidence boost? Try something new! Creative expression meets you wherever you are, allowing you to create something simple or complex, depending upon your skill level. As you build proficiencies at new skills such as drawing, painting, or woodworking, you’ll also begin to feel accomplished. This will, in turn, raise your self-esteem.
Who knows? Maybe you’ll even become so proficient at your new hobby that you end up opening your own business someday...
4.
Relationships
Hobbies provide valuable opportunities for socializing with people who share your interests. This can be a wonderful way to bond with your loved ones or strengthen relationship with a significant other. If you’re looking to expand your social circle, hobbies also offer opportunities for making new friends, building relationships, and creating a support system of like-minded people.
Hobbies provide valuable opportunities for socializing with people who share your interests. This can be a wonderful way to bond with your loved ones or strengthen relationship with a significant other. If you’re looking to expand your social circle, hobbies also offer opportunities for making new friends, building relationships, and creating a support system of like-minded people.
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Addiction Recovery
These days, there are a wild variety of alternative resources available for helping recovering addicts break free from the addiction cycle. Art therapy has shown promising results by providing stress relief, reducing cravings, and allowing recovering addicts to channel their energies and emotions into creative expression.
Artistic hobbies can help you refocus your mind if you are in addiction recovery, making it easier to get (and stay) clean and sober. Taking your mind off your addiction is a great way to remain dedicated to your decision to build a vibrant, creative, and sober life for yourself.
These days, there are a wild variety of alternative resources available for helping recovering addicts break free from the addiction cycle. Art therapy has shown promising results by providing stress relief, reducing cravings, and allowing recovering addicts to channel their energies and emotions into creative expression.
Artistic hobbies can help you refocus your mind if you are in addiction recovery, making it easier to get (and stay) clean and sober. Taking your mind off your addiction is a great way to remain dedicated to your decision to build a vibrant, creative, and sober life for yourself.
Now that we know the benefits of having a hobby, you might still be hesitant to pick up a paintbrush if you’ve never considered yourself to be creative or artistic. According to author Elizabeth Gilbert, “If you’re alive, you’re a creative person.” All it takes is finding a hobby that resonates with you, then unlocking your creative potential. If painting isn’t your thing, give drawing a try. If you don’t enjoy drawing, try ceramics. Keep trying until you find something you enjoy. The possibilities are endless!
Check out our adult art classes here at the studio for classes that aim to help you discover a creative outlet, focus on self expression, and offer a creative mindfulness approach to art! Read more about our classes here or visit our online store to register.
Of course, there are no magical “quick fixes” for
those who are battling addiction,depression, anxiety, or simply feeling stuck.
Be patient with yourself. Developing a new skill takes time, bravery, and
willingness to be outside of your comfort zone. Just like with anything else in
life, there will be ups, downs, and unexpected challenges. Take your time and
be compassionate with yourself. By going slowly and remaining persistent,
you’ll gradually make baby steps in the right direction. You might even find
that your creative new hobby transforms your life.
Written by, Aimee Lyons
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As promised in part 1, Curious about our kid's art classes? We mentioned the idea that many adults have, you know the,"I am not creative" idea. I can not tell you how many times I have had an adult tell me, "I don't have a creative bone in my body!" Well I do not believe that to be true. I am a big believer that all humans are innately creative beings. It is true that many of us have thrown up blocks to our creativity. It is true that not all of us will have our work featured in a museum or gallery, but it is not true that we are not creative. I believe this with my whole heart. There are many types of creativity at play in your life everyday. From the dinner you cooked, to the creative way you solved a problem in the office today. Your life is filled with creative decisions every day. I also think it is true that creativity is a practice that can be strengthened. You can learn to be more creative...
There are many studies which discuss the benefits of fostering your creativity through some sort of creative outlet. Benefits like:
This fun and relaxed class will help you to look at ways to use creativity and art to enrich your life, relax, rejuvenate, express yourself, and even meditate! We are not affiliated with any religion, all beliefs are welcome.
- Reduced levels of stress.
- Improved sense of well being.
- Helps to decrease your negative thoughts.
- Helps you maintain focus.
- Helps build connections in the brain.
- Helps you process your thoughts and feelings.
Your creative outlet does not necessarily need to be "visual art" based, it could be music, or cooking, or anything really, but for our purposes we are going to focus on visual arts. Now, you might be thinking that you "can't even draw a stick figure." Well that is fine. You don't need to be able to draw a stick figure or anything representational.
Our adult classes here at the Basement Community Art Studio focus on visual self-expression and creative play. We are not teaching you to paint a particular painting... nor are we focused on teaching you fine art skills. There are many other studios around that do those things. What we offer is creative sparks, time to let go and play with art. It is our goal to help you reconnect with that child like creativity that has escaped you. Trust me you can not mess it up!
Here are a few things to keep in mind:
- Creativity takes bravery, you have to push through that inner critic.
- It is OK to make ugly art! I make plenty of it. Not everything you make needs to be put on display. My friend T says, "Some are is meant to be filed away in the blue bin (recycle...not trash).
- The important thing is to play, to have fun, to enjoy the experience of creating. Think process art for adults, lol.
So here at the studio we offer several classes that are focused on that idea of creative play and visual self expression each month:
Note: Adults 21 and over are welcome to BYOB/Wine to any of our adult classes.
Fall Term 2017
(Aug. 7, 2017-Dec. 22, 2017)
Fall Term 2017
(Aug. 7, 2017-Dec. 22, 2017)
Zentangle Club is a method of creating images out of repetitive structured patterns. The method is easy to learn for beginners while offering enough variety to engage the more experienced artist as well. It is fun and relaxing to do and it promotes a meditative like state of mindfulness. Zentangle club meets each month and is led by Amy Broady, CZT. Amy teaches a new tangle each meeting and we share, socialize, and enjoy the company of each other as we create. Please see the link for specific dates.
Creative Self-Care is caring for yourself through art and meditation. For our purposes, art is anything we create and meditation is anything we reflect on.
There is no prior experience required in either art or meditation, all levels are welcome to attend any of the classes.This fun and relaxed class will help you to look at ways to use creativity and art to enrich your life, relax, rejuvenate, express yourself, and even meditate! We are not affiliated with any religion, all beliefs are welcome.
Our Creative Self-Care classes meet monthly with occasional retreats throughout the year as well. Please see the link for specific dates.
Classes are led by, Jennifer MacIsaac, Gayle Browne, and Dorothy Verbick.
Expressive Arts Journaling is our newest class. We are offering this beginning in October on Saturdays. If there is interest we will extend this class beyond October as well. This class will meet weekly for four weeks. We will be getting in touch with our inner positive voice as we combine writing, drawing, painting, collage, and stenciling. We will experiment with supplies to explore the intuitive process of creating and layering. The goal is to get more in touch with our inner light and ways to share that with friends, family, and community.
Taught by Karen Byars
Sip n' Craft is all about creative play. This is an evening of socializing and creating interesting and fun projects inspired by Pinterest. This is a perfect event for a date night or a girls night out. BYOB! This class is monthly and projects change each month. Past projects have included: needle felted ornaments, alcohol ink bookmarks, abstract watercolors, and More. Led by Jennifer MacIsaac.
Special Events
We also offer classes featuring local artisans who wish to share their craft with you! These change all the time so the best way to find out what special classes or workshops we will be offering is to sign up for our e-mail list. You can also check our online store in the Special events section for upcoming classes.
Upcoming classes for the remainder of September and October include:
September 28th
6:30-8:30
$40
Leather tooled Key chains/Fobs with Melody Allen. Students will learn beginning leather tooling and sewing techniques to make 2 key chains/Fobs.
September 30th
2:00-4:00
$30
DIY hand cut vinyl stickers with Bud Ries.
In this class we'll teach you how to make colorful, long-lasting decals and stickers using adhesive vinyl. There is no limit to how many stickers you can make during this class and once you've learned the process here you can do it at home later.
October 5th
6:30-8:30
$40
Leather tooled coasters with Melody Allen. Students will learn beginning leather tooling to make a set of 4 coasters.
October 19th
6:30-8:30
$40
Leather tooled bookmarks with Melody Allen. Students will learn beginning leather tooling to make 2 one of a kind bookmarks.
Don't forget to check out the upcoming Kid's art classes we are offering at the studio as well! You can read more about those classes here, or visit our online shop to register for any of our kid's classes as well as the adult classes. We are also offering a special Fall Break Mini Camp for kids in October.
