Drop into our Book Nook on Mondays around 11 and work on your crochet projects! Charlotte will be on hand to help you if you need assistance. This is not a class, just a chance to gather, make art, and hopefully make new friends. No registration needed, just show up!

Interested in making clothing but slightly intimidated by pattern speak? Let Becky walk you through the process of reading patterns, picking sizes, laying and cutting out your pattern and lastly, sewing your own garment! This class is geared towards those with some experience using a sewing machine. Students will choose their own patterns but must clear it with the instructor before beginning class.

Students should bring their own working full size machine with power cord and pedal as well as a sewing kit, although one can be supplied to you if needed. Students are welcome to use fabrics from Scrappy Elephant or bring in their own.

ages 16 and up

4 Tuesdays, $150

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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

$13

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Geared towards beginners, this series with Becky will cover the components of working with a sewing machine as we make a variety of items as you learn basic techniques. Students will bring a working machine (including power cord and pedal) but if they don’t have one, we can provide one. A sewing kit (pins, measuring tape, marking tools, fabric scissors, ruler) is suggested, but not required. We’ll use items from Scrappy Elephant for our projects, including tote bags, zipper pouches and more.

Ages 16 and up

$150 for four weeks

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Drop into the Book Nook on Thursdays to knit or crochet a red hat as a way to show your resistance to ICE. Ravelry is now selling the Melt the ICE pattern for only $5. They have a crochet version and a knitting version. ALL proceeds from the sale of these patterns will be given to immigrant aid organizations in the Twin Cities community.

Bring your pattern, your yarn and join others to sit and knit (or crochet) in community! Gray will be on hand to offer help crochet help if needed. No sign up necessary.

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

$25

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Are you new to watercolor and unsure how to create a usable palette of colors? Or do you have a painting practice but are frustrated by not being able to consistently mix the exact colors that you want? Does color theory intimidate you? If so, this class is for you! This course will demystify the essential elements of color theory as applied to watercolors and equip you with the ability to use these principles confidently in your own painting.

This first class in the color mixing series explores the relationships between primary, secondary, and tertiary color models, the way that color temperature affects these connections, and how to use a color wheel as a tool for mixing. We will discuss the importance of understanding the pigments included in paints and will learn how to make mixing decisions based on these pigments. Using a limited palette as a starting point, we will practice these concepts in a simple floral painting by mixing a range of pure, saturated colors and learn how best to avoid unintentionally creating “mud.” You will leave with a range of strategies for mixing the color that you want every time, best practices to integrate into your own painting, and a solid foundation on which to refine your mixing skills.

Some experience in watercolor is helpful, but beginners are welcome! If you are just starting out, the knowledge that you gain from this course will accelerate your learning by helping you feel better prepared to mix any colors you need. And if you’re a more experienced painter, this course is a wonderful opportunity to level up your practice by improving your color mixing skills. While each class in the series is designed to function as a standalone, taking the classes together offer the most learning benefits as the concepts covered build on each other.

Come join us as we explore the world of creative possibilities opened by a deeper understanding of color mixing!

Ages 15 and up

$40

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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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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 an animal composition.

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 completion of the four Sunday classes in January is most beneficial to learn the fundamentals of oil-painting. Please wear comfortable clothing. Smock or apron suggested if you do not wish to get painty.

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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Drop into our Book Nook on Mondays around 11 and work on your crochet projects! Charlotte will be on hand to help you if you need assistance. This is not a class, just a chance to gather, make art, and hopefully make new friends. No registration needed, just show up!

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 12 and up

$30

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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

$13

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Drop into the Book Nook on Thursdays to knit or crochet a red hat as a way to show your resistance to ICE. Ravelry is now selling the Melt the ICE pattern for only $5. They have a crochet version and a knitting version. ALL proceeds from the sale of these patterns will be given to immigrant aid organizations in the Twin Cities community.

Bring your pattern, your yarn and join others to sit and knit (or crochet) in community! Gray will be on hand to offer help crochet help if needed. No sign up necessary.

A zine is a self-published, handmade, or small press booklet that is distributed for the purpose of sharing ideas, experiences, and perspectives, often of historically marginalized or underrepresented subcultures. Zines come in many different shapes and sizes and can be about ANYTHING, but it’s especially satisfying to make an 8-page mini-zine from ONE piece of printer paper.

Join local artist and zine-maker Jess Walters for an interactive workshop “How to Make A Mini-Zine.” We will explore a variety of examples of zines, learn some of Jess’ favorite collage techniques, and pick up some copying tips and tricks before transforming an ordinary piece of paper into a creative work of art.

Jess will demonstrate how to fold a single sheet of paper into an 8-page mini-zine and materials and prompts will be provided* for folks to fill out their zine with writing, stickers, drawings, and/or collage. Take your zine home, make copies to share with friends, or bring some to swap with other zine-makers!

Jess Walters (they/them) is a local artist, advocate, and independent scholar. Their work focuses on the intersections of art and health and they strategize to improve accessibility accommodations in creative and cultural arts spaces to cultivate inclusive opportunities for community engagement. Walters is an Arts Research Fellow at the UVA Center for Health Humanities and Ethics, a Board Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA) and a founding member of Charlottesville ZineFest. Their artwork has been featured at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture, Second Street Gallery, and New City Arts’ Welcome Gallery.

*All instructions and materials required zine-making will be provided, including items from Jess’ personal collage library. However, if participants would like to bring photographs, books, magazines, or other paper materials specific to their interests or passions to collage with, they are invited and encouraged to do so.

ages 16 and up

pay what you can, suggested price $10

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The goal of this class is to learn techniques for mending holes with visible or invisible mending in clothes. Visible mending patches holes visibly with decorative accents. Invisible mending repairs holes with very little notice of the mend. Participants are encouraged to bring in their own articles of clothing in need of repair and learn to fix them during class time. Sewing notions will be provided. A basic knowledge of sewing by hand or by machine is ideal. Demo repair projects will be available for practice.

Ages 15 and up

$20

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Are you new to watercolor and unsure how to create a usable palette of colors? Or do you have a painting practice but are frustrated by not being able to consistently mix the exact colors that you want? Does color theory intimidate you? If so, this class is for you! This course will demystify the essential elements of color theory as applied to watercolors and equip you with the ability to use these principles confidently in your own painting.

This second class in the color mixing series will explore how to neutralize bright colors while still maintaining their beautiful dimensionality. We will cover methods for mixing neutrals with a limited palette, how to darken colors effectively without deadening them, and how to mix chromatic blacks and darks without using black pigment. We will practice these concepts in a simple winter landscape painting by mixing a range of neutral colors and learn how best to avoid unintentionally creating “mud.” You will leave with a range of strategies for mixing the color that you want every time, best practices to integrate into your own painting, and a solid foundation on which to refine your mixing skills.

Some experience in watercolor is helpful, but beginners are welcome! If you are just starting out, the knowledge that you gain from this course will accelerate your learning by helping you feel better prepared to mix any colors you need. And if you’re a more experienced painter, this course is a wonderful opportunity to level up your practice by improving your color mixing skills. While each class in the series is designed to function as a standalone, taking the classes together offers the most learning benefits as the concepts covered build on each other.

Come join us as we explore the world of creative possibilities opened by a deeper understanding of color mixing!

ages 15 and up

$40

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

$25

age 12 and up

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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 and we will paint the pictured pomegranates.

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 completion of the four Sunday classes in January is most beneficial to learn the fundamentals of oil-painting. Please wear comfortable clothing. Smock or apron suggested if you do not wish to get painty.

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 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

$13

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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. 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 a 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

$35

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Create a one-of-a-kind ceramic bowl for your favorite dog or cat using slab-building techniques. Great for beginners, this relaxed, hands-on class will guide you through shaping, personalizing, and decorating a functional pet bowl that’s food-safe, pet-safe, and dishwasher-safe.

Students will choose from a selection of glaze colors, and all pieces will be professionally glazed and fired for you. Finished bowls will be ready for pickup approximately four weeks after the class.

What to wear/bring:

Wear comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting a little messy (clay washes out, but splashes happen). Aprons are encouraged if you have one. All materials and tools are provided — just bring yourself and your love for pets.

No experience needed — just a willingness to get a little muddy.

Ages: 12+ (participants under 16 must attend with an adult)

$45

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Join Ari (they/them) to learn how to make a soft little owl figure using a specialized notched needle to sculpt 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 an owl to keep or give as a gift, as well as a felting mat and needle of your own.

Ages 12 and up

$35

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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

$25

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Please join Michelle to create a stylish Morse coded bracelet or necklace that will say either F@CK TRUMP or F@CK Cancer. We will be using natural semi precious stones in various colors and sizes. Examples include labradorite , aurora quartz, amethyst, citrine, fresh water pearl, sodalite and so much more! The chains and clasps will be in various styles and lengths, depending on your preference in silver or gold tone.

Every participant will get to take home the materials for a bracelet with seed beads from The Scrappy Elephant OR letter beads if you want to make a Taylor Swift style bracelet.

If you want to make a statement, literally and figuratively, please come join Michelle. As a Thank You to the community, a donation to Local Cville Now will be made with the proceeds from this event.

ages 18 and up

$50

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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 landscape composition and we will be painting the image 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 completion of the four Sunday classes in January is most beneficial to learn the fundamentals of oil-painting. Please wear comfortable clothing. Smock or apron suggested if you do not wish to get painty.

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 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

$13

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

$25

age 12 and up

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Are you new to watercolor and unsure how to create a usable palette of colors? Or do you have a painting practice but are frustrated by not being able to consistently mix the exact colors that you want? Does color theory intimidate you? If so, this class is for you! This course series is designed to demystify the essential elements of color theory as applied to watercolors and equip you with the ability to use these principles confidently in your own painting. In this class, we will focus on mixing different shades of one of the trickiest but most important color families: greens!

Following an overview of the basic concepts covered previously in the color mixing series, we will begin our deep dive into greens by using various combinations of primary colors to mix a range of natural landscape and botanical greens from a limited palette. After experimenting with the greens that can be achieved from a few base primaries, we will expand our green repertoire by learning how to alter some premixed green pigments to achieve an even greater range of options and to save time. Finally, we will put this new knowledge to use by painting a simple spring landscape showcasing the range of natural mixed greens that you will be able to create. You will leave with a range of strategies for mixing the specific color that you want every time, best practices to integrate into your own painting, and a solid foundation on which to refine your mixing skills.

Some experience in watercolor is helpful, but beginners are welcome! If you are just starting out, the knowledge that you gain from this course will accelerate your learning by helping you feel better prepared to mix any colors you need (not only greens!). And if you are a more experienced painter, this course is a wonderful opportunity to level up your practice by improving your color mixing skills. While each class in the series is designed to function as a standalone, taking the classes together offer the most learning benefits as the concepts covered build on each other.

Come join us as we explore the world of creative possibilities made possible through a deeper understanding of how to mix gorgeous greens!

ages 15 and up

$40

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Join Kara Snapp, yoga and meditation teacher, in a mindful movement practice and meditation to spark your creative flow! Themes vary but it's always something fabulously introspective that helps you know yourself better, forge a deeper connection with something greater than yourself, and you leave with a new piece of mixed media artwork!

Bring a yoga mat if you have one. Zero experience with yoga, meditation, or art required. All are welcome!

ages 16 and up

pay what you can, suggested $40-$60

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If you are looking for a fun, easy, and creative outlet to help you relax, spark your imagination, and express your thoughts and ideas with more clarity, this two-day workshop is for you. The course teaches basic drawing skills and how to think and communicate using simple pictures and words. Drawing skills are not required and any experience level is welcome to participate in this visual process.

Ages 12 and up

two Sundays 3/15 and 3/22- $80

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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 floral composition based on the image 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 completion of the four Sunday classes in January is most beneficial to learn the fundamentals of oil-painting. Please wear comfortable clothing. Smock or apron suggested if you do not wish to get painty.

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 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

$13

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Let's make a sloth! Join Ari (they/them) to learn how to make a cute and fuzzy little sloth using a specialized notched needle to sculpt dyed wool. You’ll learn to create three-dimensional forms and add details and how to use wire armatures to support your figure. Then, pose your sloth however you'd like. You’ll come away with a mini sloth, as well as a felting mat and needle of your own to keep.

This project is perfect for continuing felting students who want to add some new skills to their toolbox, as well as for first time needle felters who are up for a challenge.

ages 12 and up

$40

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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 workshop will challenge your skills and creativity with shaping, placement and intentional design making a personal and unique garden planter pot for your home with outdoor-proof materials. Bring at least two printed images for inspiration and let’s see what beautiful mosaic pieces emerge.

No prior experience is necessary.

Ages 12-122.

5 hours with a 40 minute break to eat your packed lunch & let the tiles set before grouting.

$65

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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 an animal composition based on the image 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 completion of the four Sunday classes in January is most beneficial to learn the fundamentals of oil-painting. Please wear comfortable clothing. Smock or apron suggested if you do not wish to get painty.

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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Geared towards beginners, this series with Becky will cover the components of working with a sewing machine as we make a variety of items as you learn basic techniques. Students will bring a working machine (including power cord and pedal) but if they don’t have one, we can provide one. A sewing kit (pins, measuring tape, marking tools, fabric scissors, ruler) is suggested, but not required. We’ll use items from Scrappy Elephant for our projects, including tote bags, zipper pouches and more.

Ages 16 and up

$150 for four weeks, no class on April 7th

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Geared towards beginners, this series with Becky will cover the components of working with a sewing machine as we make a variety of items as you learn basic techniques. Students will bring a working machine (including power cord and pedal) but if they don’t have one, we can provide one. A sewing kit (pins, measuring tape, marking tools, fabric scissors, ruler) is suggested, but not required. We’ll use items from Scrappy Elephant for our projects, including tote bags, zipper pouches and more.

Ages 8 and up

$200 for 6 Tuesdays, no class on April 7th

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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

$13

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Interested in making clothing but slightly intimidated by pattern speak? Let Becky walk you through the process of reading patterns, picking sizes, laying and cutting out your pattern and lastly, sewing your own garment! This class is geared towards those with some experience using a sewing machine. Students will choose their own patterns but must clear it with the instructor before beginning class.

Students should bring their own working full size machine with power cord and pedal as well as a sewing kit, although one can be supplied to you if needed. Students are welcome to use fabrics from Scrappy Elephant or bring in their own.

ages 16 and up

4 Thursdays, $150, no class on April 9th

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This series is for the sewist that has some sewing experience but still wants some instructional help while sharpening their skills. Led by Becky, students will work on a variety of projects based on their ages and skills, including learning how to self-draft clothing. Students will bring a working machine (including power cord and pedal) but if they don’t have one, we can provide one. A sewing kit (pins, measuring tape, marking tools, fabric scissors, ruler) is suggested, but not required.

Ages 8 and up

$200 for 6 Thursdays, no class on April 9th

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This session is a laid back, beginner friendly Introduction to Slow Stitching.

Slow stitching is a relaxing stitching practice which focuses on the PROCESS rather than perfection or a specific finished product. Yet, in my experience, results are beautiful and unique pieces of art that show the makers hand.

Slow Stitching can be a great way to reset, reduce stress or simply explore your own creativity.

We will explore the nature of slow stitching , several basic stitches, a bit about color, texture and how to select fabrics that enhance the meditative practice. These are guidelines to get started - there are no rules or patterns.

Start where you are: Beginners …those with sewing/embroidery experience …those seeking relaxation and a fun way to “calm the chaos” and get grounded. All are welcome. Anyone can do this!

Age 18 +

$15

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Do you love the fluid beauty of loose watercolor florals but aren’t sure how to begin? Or are you looking for a way to relax your approach to watercolor and achieve a fresher, more intuitive style? If so, this class is for you!

In this class, Heather will share techniques for capturing the essence of a floral subject by emphasizing movement and spontaneity over realism. We’ll focus on ways to simplify the subject and be inspired by the intermingling of the watercolor pigments on the page, letting go of the need to depict every detail.

Beginning with some warm up exercises to become more comfortable with our tools and the behavior of water, pigments, and ink, we’ll then create a vibrant floral painting that combines loose watercolor with the structure of ink. All materials will be provided, and you’ll leave with a completed painting as well as principles that will enable you to create future paintings in this expressive style.

Whether you are completely new to watercolor or are seeking to add a new way of working to your skillset, you’ll be able to enjoy this relaxed time of painting together as we exercise creative intuition and explore the exciting ways that watercolor and ink can interact.

Ages 15 and up

$40

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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

$25

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Planning to apply to any craft shows, markets, or exhibits this year? Want to take your application to the next level? In this intro to Product Photography class, Scrappy’s resident photographer will take you through the basics of capturing good photos of your work, whether 2D or 3D. After a run through of camera and lighting basics, there will be a live demo to practice what you’ve learned.

Please bring either a digital camera or a phone with a camera so you can take part in the demo portion of the class. You are welcome to bring some of your work to practice photographing.

$20

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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 and we will paint the pictured pomegranates.

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 completion of the four Sunday classes in January is most beneficial to learn the fundamentals of oil-painting. Please wear comfortable clothing. Smock or apron suggested if you do not wish to get painty.

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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Using a real egg that is blown out, Beeswax, fire, a copper kitska (writing tool) , and Ukrainian egg dyes, you will create a beautiful keepsake. No artistic ability necessary. You can play with color and design in free form way and end up with a beautiful result.

Ages 15 and up

$25

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