Come relax and have some fun as Carolyn leads you through how to combine fabric scraps, thread, yarn, and basic stitches to create a fiber art landscape.

We will embrace the rhythm of hand stitching while adding your own personality through color, texture, andimagination. We will explore how we draw inspiration from photos and nature.

Come enjoy the simple pleasure of stitching, creating, and making something special and unique. No perfection required — just curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to slow down. Basic hand stitching experience is recommended for this class.

All supplies will be provided and include background fabric for mounting. As always, if you have favorite fabric scraps and/or embroidery floss colors you prefer to use please bring them to class. (Fabrics from home should be pre-washed and soft)

Age 16 +

$25

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Join Heather to discover the joy of building a consistent, deeply personal creative practice from the ground up!

Whether you’ve never picked up a sketchbook before, paint purely for your own pleasure, or want to sharpen your artistic skills, this class is for you. A sketchbook is so much more than a book of sketches—it’s a private sanctuary to feed your creative soul, play with new materials without pressure, and gently draw out your own unique style. Over time, it becomes a beautiful living record where you can chart your growth and celebrate your progress as an artist.

In this six-session series, she’ll share low-pressure methods to help you approach the blank page without fear, using your sketchbook as a tangible tool for mindfulness and everyday discovery. To set you up for success, she’ll be providing clear, short tutorials on how to mix and paint with watercolors alongside other incredibly useful sketching tools like ink. 

Both absolute beginners and experienced makers are welcome! Come prepared to create, learn, and discover how a sketchbook can transform the way that you see the world around you.

How to Join: Each session is intentionally designed to build seamlessly upon the last, guiding you toward a sustained studio practice. However, every class is also fully self-contained as a standalone workshop. Feel free to immerse yourself in the full six-week journey or drop in for individual sessions as your schedule permits.

Session Syllabus:

Session 1 (November 9): Sketchbook Creation

We begin at the very beginning: the vessel itself. In this first session, you will learn how to design and bind your own custom, lay-flat sketchbook using watercolor paper and foundational bookbinding techniques. Creating a custom book from scratch is a deeply rewarding, grounding skill that allows you to endlessly tailor your creative space to your own tactile preferences for the remaining sessions and your future practice.

Session 2 (November 13): Bypassing the Blank Page

We’ve all been there: you finally carve out a quiet moment, your supplies are laid out, and suddenly your inspiration vanishes—leaving you staring at a daunting, empty white page. In this session, we will quiet the inner critic and learn how to bypass the pressure of perfection. You’ll be guided through gentle, practical sketchbook exercises designed to kickstart your creative flow, whether you’re returning from a long artistic break or just feeling stuck after a busy week. Using simple prompt-based mark-making, intuitive watercolor washes, and quick-start drawing games, you’ll transform blank-page fear into pure, low-stakes creative joy.

Session 3 (November 16): Tiny Worlds & Pockets of Time

You don’t need hours of uninterrupted free time or large, imposing page spreads to make meaningful art. In this session, we’ll explore the liberating power of working small. Dividing your sketchbook page into tiny, playful grids and thumbnail boxes eliminates the overwhelm of blank paper. Using a simple grid-based approach, you’ll learn how to turn open pages into inviting spaces for mindful, five-minute creative pauses. We’ll experiment with warm-up sketches, intuitive color studies, repetitive pattern ideas, and tiny watercolor landscapes—perfect for building a sustainable, daily sketching habit.

Session 4 (November 20): Fearless Color: Mixing with Joy and Intention

If you’ve ever stared at your palette and felt unsure of which colors to combine or how to start, you’re definitely not alone! This session takes the mystery out of color theory by emphasizing practical, joyful experimentation. Through hands-on sketchbook exercises, you’ll learn the fundamentals of building color harmony and mixing hues with confidence. We’ll play with watercolor washes to create personal palette guides, explore how to fix various issues that arise with color, and discover how to capture the vibrancy of the world around us. You’ll leave with pages of rich color explorations and the freedom to fill your sketchbook without overthinking.

Session 5 (November 30): Intuitive Collage: Letting Go of the Plan

Sketchbooks are meant for raw ideas, messy notes, and pure play—not pristine collections of finished masterpieces. In this session, we’ll fully let loose by using collage and mixed media to help us break free from perfectionism and train ourselves to think differently. We’ll practice  various challenges designed to train ourselves to think differently—such as adding elements one piece at a time under a gentle time limit to prevent overthinking. You’ll learn how to begin a page intuitively, gathering a diverse collection of paper scraps and letting colors and textures guide your hand rather than a rigid plan. 

Session 6 (December 4): The Reflective Sketchbook: Problem-Solving & Layouts

Taking on new concepts in your art can feel challenging, but your sketchbook can be the ultimate tool for navigating those hurdles. This final, inquiry-based session will give you strategies for transforming your pages into dynamic problem-solving hubs. We’ll explore how to design diverse page layouts that combine quick thumbnails with written notes to break down complex ideas and improve your technical skills. You’ll learn how to apply this reflective method to daily warmups, composition planning, and value studies. By mastering this mindful practice, you’ll leave this sketchbook series equipped to explore independently, solve creative problems with confidence, and make more authentic artwork over time.

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Join the amazing Minou for an hour of toddler fun- singing, story time, and creative art exploration. Come in clothes you don’t mind getting messy!

Every Thursday morning at 10:30

$14

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Slow Stitch Sanctuary is a welcoming, open stitch circle for slow stitchers and hand‐sewers/stitchers of all types and levels. Whether you’re a beginner seeking a supportive start or an experienced hand stitcher wanting community, inspiration, and company while you stitch.

Join us for gentle, unhurried stitching time where community comes first.

We will be in the Book Nook at Scrappy Elephant on Fridays from 12-2 pm.

Drop in for whatever time you can, grab a cup of tea or coffee, share stories, seek advice, practice techniques, and support one another’s creative journeys. This is an informal, come as you are space for stitching, conversation, and just spending time with other creatives. Bring your own project or shop Scrappy for all you need to start your next one.

This is an inclusive, non-judgmental, and safe space where all creatives are welcomed and respected.

Contact: Carolyn Nowak

Feel free to join our email list for updates and upcoming slow stitch classes(optional)

Send email to Freespiritstitch@gmail.com with subject “subscribe “

Join Heather to discover the joy of building a consistent, deeply personal creative practice from the ground up!

Whether you’ve never picked up a sketchbook before, paint purely for your own pleasure, or want to sharpen your artistic skills, this class is for you. A sketchbook is so much more than a book of sketches—it’s a private sanctuary to feed your creative soul, play with new materials without pressure, and gently draw out your own unique style. Over time, it becomes a beautiful living record where you can chart your growth and celebrate your progress as an artist.

In this six-session series, she’ll share low-pressure methods to help you approach the blank page without fear, using your sketchbook as a tangible tool for mindfulness and everyday discovery. To set you up for success, she’ll be providing clear, short tutorials on how to mix and paint with watercolors alongside other incredibly useful sketching tools like ink. 

Both absolute beginners and experienced makers are welcome! Come prepared to create, learn, and discover how a sketchbook can transform the way that you see the world around you.

How to Join: Each session is intentionally designed to build seamlessly upon the last, guiding you toward a sustained studio practice. However, every class is also fully self-contained as a standalone workshop. Feel free to immerse yourself in the full six-week journey or drop in for individual sessions as your schedule permits.

Session Syllabus:

Session 1 (November 9): Sketchbook Creation

We begin at the very beginning: the vessel itself. In this first session, you will learn how to design and bind your own custom, lay-flat sketchbook using watercolor paper and foundational bookbinding techniques. Creating a custom book from scratch is a deeply rewarding, grounding skill that allows you to endlessly tailor your creative space to your own tactile preferences for the remaining sessions and your future practice.

Session 2 (November 13): Bypassing the Blank Page

We’ve all been there: you finally carve out a quiet moment, your supplies are laid out, and suddenly your inspiration vanishes—leaving you staring at a daunting, empty white page. In this session, we will quiet the inner critic and learn how to bypass the pressure of perfection. You’ll be guided through gentle, practical sketchbook exercises designed to kickstart your creative flow, whether you’re returning from a long artistic break or just feeling stuck after a busy week. Using simple prompt-based mark-making, intuitive watercolor washes, and quick-start drawing games, you’ll transform blank-page fear into pure, low-stakes creative joy.

Session 3 (November 16): Tiny Worlds & Pockets of Time

You don’t need hours of uninterrupted free time or large, imposing page spreads to make meaningful art. In this session, we’ll explore the liberating power of working small. Dividing your sketchbook page into tiny, playful grids and thumbnail boxes eliminates the overwhelm of blank paper. Using a simple grid-based approach, you’ll learn how to turn open pages into inviting spaces for mindful, five-minute creative pauses. We’ll experiment with warm-up sketches, intuitive color studies, repetitive pattern ideas, and tiny watercolor landscapes—perfect for building a sustainable, daily sketching habit.

Session 4 (November 20): Fearless Color: Mixing with Joy and Intention

If you’ve ever stared at your palette and felt unsure of which colors to combine or how to start, you’re definitely not alone! This session takes the mystery out of color theory by emphasizing practical, joyful experimentation. Through hands-on sketchbook exercises, you’ll learn the fundamentals of building color harmony and mixing hues with confidence. We’ll play with watercolor washes to create personal palette guides, explore how to fix various issues that arise with color, and discover how to capture the vibrancy of the world around us. You’ll leave with pages of rich color explorations and the freedom to fill your sketchbook without overthinking.

Session 5 (November 30): Intuitive Collage: Letting Go of the Plan

Sketchbooks are meant for raw ideas, messy notes, and pure play—not pristine collections of finished masterpieces. In this session, we’ll fully let loose by using collage and mixed media to help us break free from perfectionism and train ourselves to think differently. We’ll practice  various challenges designed to train ourselves to think differently—such as adding elements one piece at a time under a gentle time limit to prevent overthinking. You’ll learn how to begin a page intuitively, gathering a diverse collection of paper scraps and letting colors and textures guide your hand rather than a rigid plan. 

Session 6 (December 4): The Reflective Sketchbook: Problem-Solving & Layouts

Taking on new concepts in your art can feel challenging, but your sketchbook can be the ultimate tool for navigating those hurdles. This final, inquiry-based session will give you strategies for transforming your pages into dynamic problem-solving hubs. We’ll explore how to design diverse page layouts that combine quick thumbnails with written notes to break down complex ideas and improve your technical skills. You’ll learn how to apply this reflective method to daily warmups, composition planning, and value studies. By mastering this mindful practice, you’ll leave this sketchbook series equipped to explore independently, solve creative problems with confidence, and make more authentic artwork over time.

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Deck out your living space with wall hangings in whatever style you'd like! You will be guided by our very own Charlotte, on how to make paper triangle garlands & classic paper chains! A rainbow of paper will be provided by the Scrappy Elephant as well as all other supplies required!

It would be a great way to personalize your dorm room, bedroom or add some extra whimsy to your space! See you there ;)

ages 7 and up!

$10

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Bring your imagination and a love for color to this cozy, no-sew fabric art class! Using the Japanese technique of Kinusaiga, you’ll craft a 9” x 9” art panel from foam board and fabric scraps—turning leftover textiles into something beautiful. The studio will provide a variety of fabrics to choose from, but participants are also encouraged to bring their own special scraps or meaningful pieces to incorporate into their design. You’ll leave with a finished piece ready to hang and a newfound appreciation for fabric as an artistic medium.

ages 16 and up

$30

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This class is for anyone who has never picked up a crochet hook but is eager to learn!

Emma will guide you through everything from how to hold the hook to how to finish off your pieces!

All materials will be provided by the Scrappy Elephant, so just bring yourself and let's learn to crochet! It might just become your favorite hobby...

$35

age 12 and up

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Join Emma as she teaches you how to crochet a fall leaf appliqué! You can sew these on anything or even make a beautiful runner! Yarn and hooks will be provided. Must have basic crochet knowledge, including a mastery of chaining and single crochet.

ages 12 and up

$45

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A unique variation of a vision board, focussing on the all important good things in your life; be they big or small they deserve to be truly acknowledged during this workshop. Together, we will mindfully consider what is bringing us joy, what may have been a challenge we've overcome, perhaps even some goals we have achieved.

This is all about having a positive outlook on what you're grateful for, and mindfully displaying your assets in collage form.

All materials will be provided by the Scrappy Elephant but if you have some keepsakes, ticket stubs, photos etc. that you'd like to bring along that is encouraged too!

ages 12 and up

$15

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In this class, you will use carving tools on a teeny canvas! Take an eraser (or two) and add your own design, words or images to be carved into a personalized stamp. You'll have the chance to make some mini prints, perfect for scrapbooking, journalling, personalized tags for selling wares, to name a few good uses.

No prior experience is required, but experience with linocut will help you out! There will be a few examples and references available, but feel free to bring your own sketches/print outs to make into adorable little stamps!

ages 15 and up

$20

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Join Emma as she teaches you the basics of knitting. No experience needed. Leave with a pair of knitting needles, the beginning of a scarf, and enough yarn to finish it!

ages 12 and up

$35

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This class is for anyone who has never picked up a crochet hook but is eager to learn!

Emma will guide you through everything from how to hold the hook to how to finish off your pieces!

All materials will be provided by the Scrappy Elephant, so just bring yourself and let's learn to crochet! It might just become your favorite hobby...

$35

age 12 and up

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Learn the art of Lino Cutting. You are not expected to have any prior abilities but you won't be held back if you've block printed before. All the materials will be provided, including an array of lovely aprons!

Bring a reference image for what you'd like to print (digital is fine, printed is great), or let inspiration strike during the class. You'll have the chance to make at least one linoleum stamp, and MANY, MANY prints to use for cards or decoration!

for ages 15 and up

$35

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In this class, we will take a few pieces of scraps and transform them into your very own, personalized journal. We will go over basic binding stitches and tools to get you started on your book journey.

Ages 12 and up

$45

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Presented by Shaniece Be | Just Be Well Experience

Join us for a cozy, intentional, and festive Holiday Candle Workshop where creativity, connection, and meaningful conversation come together!

During this two-hour experience, we’ll explore a variety of holiday-inspired fragrances and walk you through the process of creating your very own 8 oz candle using 100% soy wax. Whether you’re drawn to warm, comforting scents or fresh, festive aromas, you’ll have the opportunity to create something uniquely yours.

But this experience is about more than candle making.

As we gather, we’ll begin by setting an intention for our time together and creating space for authentic conversations about the emotions, memories, gratitude, and challenges that often surface during the holiday season.

The holidays can bring joy and excitement, but they can also bring reflection, grief, stress, and everything in between. Through thoughtful conversation and shared creativity, we’ll make room for all of it.

Come solo, bring a friend, gather your family, or arrive ready to meet someone new! This welcoming, interactive experience is designed to encourage laughter, meaningful dialogue, and genuine connection with the people around you.

No candle-making experience is necessary. Just bring yourself, an open mind, and a willingness to connect.

• $55 per person Includes all candle-making materials, an 8 oz soy candle, guided instruction, and an intentional group experience.

Space is limited! Reserve your seat and join us for an afternoon of creating, connecting, and simply being well.

Because sometimes the most meaningful thing we can create is space for ourselves and one another.

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Join Heather to discover the joy of building a consistent, deeply personal creative practice from the ground up!

Whether you’ve never picked up a sketchbook before, paint purely for your own pleasure, or want to sharpen your artistic skills, this class is for you. A sketchbook is so much more than a book of sketches—it’s a private sanctuary to feed your creative soul, play with new materials without pressure, and gently draw out your own unique style. Over time, it becomes a beautiful living record where you can chart your growth and celebrate your progress as an artist.

In this six-session series, she’ll share low-pressure methods to help you approach the blank page without fear, using your sketchbook as a tangible tool for mindfulness and everyday discovery. To set you up for success, she’ll be providing clear, short tutorials on how to mix and paint with watercolors alongside other incredibly useful sketching tools like ink. 

Both absolute beginners and experienced makers are welcome! Come prepared to create, learn, and discover how a sketchbook can transform the way that you see the world around you.

How to Join: Each session is intentionally designed to build seamlessly upon the last, guiding you toward a sustained studio practice. However, every class is also fully self-contained as a standalone workshop. Feel free to immerse yourself in the full six-week journey or drop in for individual sessions as your schedule permits.

Session Syllabus:

Session 1 (November 9): Sketchbook Creation

We begin at the very beginning: the vessel itself. In this first session, you will learn how to design and bind your own custom, lay-flat sketchbook using watercolor paper and foundational bookbinding techniques. Creating a custom book from scratch is a deeply rewarding, grounding skill that allows you to endlessly tailor your creative space to your own tactile preferences for the remaining sessions and your future practice.

Session 2 (November 13): Bypassing the Blank Page

We’ve all been there: you finally carve out a quiet moment, your supplies are laid out, and suddenly your inspiration vanishes—leaving you staring at a daunting, empty white page. In this session, we will quiet the inner critic and learn how to bypass the pressure of perfection. You’ll be guided through gentle, practical sketchbook exercises designed to kickstart your creative flow, whether you’re returning from a long artistic break or just feeling stuck after a busy week. Using simple prompt-based mark-making, intuitive watercolor washes, and quick-start drawing games, you’ll transform blank-page fear into pure, low-stakes creative joy.

Session 3 (November 16): Tiny Worlds & Pockets of Time

You don’t need hours of uninterrupted free time or large, imposing page spreads to make meaningful art. In this session, we’ll explore the liberating power of working small. Dividing your sketchbook page into tiny, playful grids and thumbnail boxes eliminates the overwhelm of blank paper. Using a simple grid-based approach, you’ll learn how to turn open pages into inviting spaces for mindful, five-minute creative pauses. We’ll experiment with warm-up sketches, intuitive color studies, repetitive pattern ideas, and tiny watercolor landscapes—perfect for building a sustainable, daily sketching habit.

Session 4 (November 20): Fearless Color: Mixing with Joy and Intention

If you’ve ever stared at your palette and felt unsure of which colors to combine or how to start, you’re definitely not alone! This session takes the mystery out of color theory by emphasizing practical, joyful experimentation. Through hands-on sketchbook exercises, you’ll learn the fundamentals of building color harmony and mixing hues with confidence. We’ll play with watercolor washes to create personal palette guides, explore how to fix various issues that arise with color, and discover how to capture the vibrancy of the world around us. You’ll leave with pages of rich color explorations and the freedom to fill your sketchbook without overthinking.

Session 5 (November 30): Intuitive Collage: Letting Go of the Plan

Sketchbooks are meant for raw ideas, messy notes, and pure play—not pristine collections of finished masterpieces. In this session, we’ll fully let loose by using collage and mixed media to help us break free from perfectionism and train ourselves to think differently. We’ll practice  various challenges designed to train ourselves to think differently—such as adding elements one piece at a time under a gentle time limit to prevent overthinking. You’ll learn how to begin a page intuitively, gathering a diverse collection of paper scraps and letting colors and textures guide your hand rather than a rigid plan. 

Session 6 (December 4): The Reflective Sketchbook: Problem-Solving & Layouts

Taking on new concepts in your art can feel challenging, but your sketchbook can be the ultimate tool for navigating those hurdles. This final, inquiry-based session will give you strategies for transforming your pages into dynamic problem-solving hubs. We’ll explore how to design diverse page layouts that combine quick thumbnails with written notes to break down complex ideas and improve your technical skills. You’ll learn how to apply this reflective method to daily warmups, composition planning, and value studies. By mastering this mindful practice, you’ll leave this sketchbook series equipped to explore independently, solve creative problems with confidence, and make more authentic artwork over time.

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Use art supplies and upcycled materials to create tiny Christmas Trees, snowmen, cookies and more for a mini holiday scene!

4th -7th Graders

$100 for four Mondays

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Paint wood slice ornaments with a variety of holiday themes and personalize them for family and friends! All materials included. Beginners welcome!

Ages 18 and up

$35

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Join Heather to discover the joy of building a consistent, deeply personal creative practice from the ground up!

Whether you’ve never picked up a sketchbook before, paint purely for your own pleasure, or want to sharpen your artistic skills, this class is for you. A sketchbook is so much more than a book of sketches—it’s a private sanctuary to feed your creative soul, play with new materials without pressure, and gently draw out your own unique style. Over time, it becomes a beautiful living record where you can chart your growth and celebrate your progress as an artist.

In this six-session series, she’ll share low-pressure methods to help you approach the blank page without fear, using your sketchbook as a tangible tool for mindfulness and everyday discovery. To set you up for success, she’ll be providing clear, short tutorials on how to mix and paint with watercolors alongside other incredibly useful sketching tools like ink. 

Both absolute beginners and experienced makers are welcome! Come prepared to create, learn, and discover how a sketchbook can transform the way that you see the world around you.

How to Join: Each session is intentionally designed to build seamlessly upon the last, guiding you toward a sustained studio practice. However, every class is also fully self-contained as a standalone workshop. Feel free to immerse yourself in the full six-week journey or drop in for individual sessions as your schedule permits.

Session Syllabus:

Session 1 (November 9): Sketchbook Creation

We begin at the very beginning: the vessel itself. In this first session, you will learn how to design and bind your own custom, lay-flat sketchbook using watercolor paper and foundational bookbinding techniques. Creating a custom book from scratch is a deeply rewarding, grounding skill that allows you to endlessly tailor your creative space to your own tactile preferences for the remaining sessions and your future practice.

Session 2 (November 13): Bypassing the Blank Page

We’ve all been there: you finally carve out a quiet moment, your supplies are laid out, and suddenly your inspiration vanishes—leaving you staring at a daunting, empty white page. In this session, we will quiet the inner critic and learn how to bypass the pressure of perfection. You’ll be guided through gentle, practical sketchbook exercises designed to kickstart your creative flow, whether you’re returning from a long artistic break or just feeling stuck after a busy week. Using simple prompt-based mark-making, intuitive watercolor washes, and quick-start drawing games, you’ll transform blank-page fear into pure, low-stakes creative joy.

Session 3 (November 16): Tiny Worlds & Pockets of Time

You don’t need hours of uninterrupted free time or large, imposing page spreads to make meaningful art. In this session, we’ll explore the liberating power of working small. Dividing your sketchbook page into tiny, playful grids and thumbnail boxes eliminates the overwhelm of blank paper. Using a simple grid-based approach, you’ll learn how to turn open pages into inviting spaces for mindful, five-minute creative pauses. We’ll experiment with warm-up sketches, intuitive color studies, repetitive pattern ideas, and tiny watercolor landscapes—perfect for building a sustainable, daily sketching habit.

Session 4 (November 20): Fearless Color: Mixing with Joy and Intention

If you’ve ever stared at your palette and felt unsure of which colors to combine or how to start, you’re definitely not alone! This session takes the mystery out of color theory by emphasizing practical, joyful experimentation. Through hands-on sketchbook exercises, you’ll learn the fundamentals of building color harmony and mixing hues with confidence. We’ll play with watercolor washes to create personal palette guides, explore how to fix various issues that arise with color, and discover how to capture the vibrancy of the world around us. You’ll leave with pages of rich color explorations and the freedom to fill your sketchbook without overthinking.

Session 5 (November 30): Intuitive Collage: Letting Go of the Plan

Sketchbooks are meant for raw ideas, messy notes, and pure play—not pristine collections of finished masterpieces. In this session, we’ll fully let loose by using collage and mixed media to help us break free from perfectionism and train ourselves to think differently. We’ll practice  various challenges designed to train ourselves to think differently—such as adding elements one piece at a time under a gentle time limit to prevent overthinking. You’ll learn how to begin a page intuitively, gathering a diverse collection of paper scraps and letting colors and textures guide your hand rather than a rigid plan. 

Session 6 (December 4): The Reflective Sketchbook: Problem-Solving & Layouts

Taking on new concepts in your art can feel challenging, but your sketchbook can be the ultimate tool for navigating those hurdles. This final, inquiry-based session will give you strategies for transforming your pages into dynamic problem-solving hubs. We’ll explore how to design diverse page layouts that combine quick thumbnails with written notes to break down complex ideas and improve your technical skills. You’ll learn how to apply this reflective method to daily warmups, composition planning, and value studies. By mastering this mindful practice, you’ll leave this sketchbook series equipped to explore independently, solve creative problems with confidence, and make more authentic artwork over time.

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Eileen has been installing community mosaics throughout Charlottesville in schools and Habitat for Humanity buildings. Her work can be seen at C’ville Arts Coop on the Downtown Mall.

This very beginner workshop will focus on tools, materials and basics of cutting tile and glass, how to properly adhere mosaic bits to a substrate, make a curve from a square, and grouting. You’ll have a fun, relaxed time making your first impressive mosaic art piece at your own pace. You will go home with a ready to hang wall hanging with bright and shiny glass and ceramic tiles. All materials are provided.

Ages 15 and up.

5 hours with a 40 minute break to let the tiles set before grouting. $68

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Charlotte will provide you with all the materials needed to create a mini 20x20 wall hanging, with a dowel rod and a rainbow of beads. There will be 4 image grids that you can follow, as well as blank grids if you'd prefer to design your own. Just come along with some creative energy and we can make art together!

ages 10 and up

$20

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Learn the art of Lino Cutting. You are not expected to have any prior abilities but you won't be held back if you've block printed before. All the materials will be provided, including an array of lovely aprons!

Bring a reference image for what you'd like to print (digital is fine, printed is great), or let inspiration strike during the class. You'll have the chance to make at least one linoleum stamp, and MANY, MANY prints to use for cards or decoration!

for ages 15 and up

$35

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Create small watercolors and turn them into ornaments.

All materials included. Beginners welcome!

ages 18 and up

$35

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Celebrate the season with a cozy afternoon of Scandinavian-inspired creativity! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll paint your own wooden Dala horse inspired by the colorful folk-art traditions of Sweden.

Choose a classic Christmas palette or create your own modern color combination, then add whimsical flowers, leaves, hearts, dots, and decorative details to make your horse completely unique. Step-by-step guidance, design inspiration, and all materials will be provided—no painting experience necessary.

At the end of class, you’ll take home a few one-of-a-kind Dala horse perfect for displaying with your holiday décor or giving as a handmade gift.

Come enjoy a relaxing, festive afternoon of painting and Scandinavian holiday charm!

ages 10 and up

$30

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Give yourself the gift of a creative pause this holiday season! Join us at The Scrappy Elephant for a cozy workshop designed to help you slow down and capture the quiet beauty of winter.

In this beginner-friendly class, Heather will guide you through painting a delicate, unique snowflake. We’ll explore the magic of masking fluid—an essential technique used to preserve the white of the paper—and finish our pieces with touches of metallic ink to give each ornament a beautiful holiday sparkle.

All materials will be fully provided. You’ll leave the class with a beautiful keepsake for your tree or to use as a gift as well as a foundation in masking fluid techniques for watercolor.

Who is this for?

Absolute beginners: No prior watercolor experience is necessary! You'll discover just how fun and approachable this medium can be.

Developing artists: If you want to master masking fluid or experiment in a low-pressure environment, this class provides a solid foundation.

Anyone needing a breather: If you want to invest in your own well-being and enjoy a peaceful, creative break during a busy season, this workshop is for you.

Come discover the joy of watercolor and leave with a beautiful seasonal ornament and the confidence to keep creating!

ages 15 and up

$40

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Join Ari (they/them) to learn how to make a soft little possum figure using a specialized notched needle to sculpt dyed wool. We'll add a festive Santa hat for a little holiday flair! You’ll learn to create three-dimensional forms and add details, and you’ll develop the foundational skills to continue needle felting at home. You’ll come away with at least one possum to keep or give as a gift, as well as a felting mat and needle of your own.

Beginning and returning students welcome!

ages 12 and up

$40

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Learn oil painting in an approachable and organized format. Each week we will paint together in a process that will enable you to take those techniques and paint anything! For each class you will paint and bring home a different original oil painting. This class will be a still-life composition based on the reference photo below.

This is a class for people who have never oil painted before, or even people who have never painted before! However, experienced oil painters are also welcome and will learn to further their techniques.

Topics include color mixing, composition, values, simplification, and edges. We will also go over materials and supplies, choosing appropriate reference photos, and setting up your home studio.

This is a stand-alone class but will not be repetitive if you come back again and again! Please wear comfortable clothing. Smock or apron suggested if you do not wish to get painty. You can download the image onto your phone or tablet if you would like to have the reference photo in front of you (not mandatory).

Oil painting is more accessible than you think! Come start or expand your creative practice in a casual and fun environment- all are welcome!

ages 14 and up

$45 per class

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Join Ari (they/them) for a beginner-level felting class. Learn how to make soft and colorful mushroom decorations using a specialized barbed needle to sculpt beautiful dyed wool. You’ll learn to create three-dimensional forms and add details, and you’ll develop the foundational skills to continue needle felting at home. You’ll come away with one or more completed mushrooms to keep or give as a gift.

Ages 11 and up

$35

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Join Emma as she teaches you the basics of crochet. Leave with a crochet hook and a small crocheted washcloth.

$35

age 12 and up

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Join Emma as she teaches you the basics of knitting. No experience needed. Leave with a pair of knitting needles, the beginning of a scarf, and enough yarn to finish it!

ages 12 and up

$35

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Celebrate Winter Break with holiday themed arts and crafts! Drop off the kids for a fun morning of creativity. Materials and Snacks included.

1st-5th grade

$75

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Create winter themed snowman assemblages, watercolor snowflakes and more during this winter break half-day camp.

Materials and Snacks included

1st-5th graders

$75

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Join Emma as she teaches you the basics of crochet. Leave with a crochet hook and a small crocheted washcloth.

$35

age 12 and up

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Join Emma as she teaches you the basics of knitting. No experience needed. Leave with a pair of knitting needles, the beginning of a scarf, and enough yarn to finish it!

ages 12 and up

$35

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Celebrate New Years Eve with lots of creative arts and crafts projects! Learn about new year traditions around the world, and create glow in the dark fun! Materials and Snacks included.

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Learn oil painting in an approachable and organized format. Each week we will paint together in a process that will enable you to take those techniques and paint anything! For each class you will paint and bring home a different original oil painting. This class will be a still-life composition based on the reference photo below.

This is a class for people who have never oil painted before, or even people who have never painted before! However, experienced oil painters are also welcome and will learn to further their techniques.

Topics include color mixing, composition, values, simplification, and edges. We will also go over materials and supplies, choosing appropriate reference photos, and setting up your home studio.

This is a stand-alone class but will not be repetitive if you come back again and again! Please wear comfortable clothing. Smock or apron suggested if you do not wish to get painty. You can download the image onto your phone or tablet if you would like to have the reference photo in front of you (not mandatory).

Oil painting is more accessible than you think! Come start or expand your creative practice in a casual and fun environment- all are welcome!

ages 14 and up

$45 per class

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