Inventors Workshop
(ages 8 - 13)
6 week class
Location: 4 Howard Street, Studio Two
Dates: Mondays, January 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13
Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Reception: Feb 13th at 5:00 p.m.
Instructor: Jesse Cronin
Cost: $200

Do you have ideas for inventions? In this class you will take steps toward turning your ideas into reality. Brainstorm and collaborate to come up with new and creative ideas for machines and other inventions. Build prototypes using a variety of tools and materials. Develop snazzy names for your inventions and create television-style advertisements for selling your new exciting products!

Pet Shop
(ages 5 - 9)
6 week class
Location: 4 Howard Street, Studio One
Dates: Mondays, January 9, 16, 23, 30, (skip Feb 6), 13, 20
Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Reception: Feb 20th at 5:00 p.m.
Instructor: Teresa Davis
Cost: $200

If you love all kinds of pets you will love this class. We will create acrylic portraits on canvas of ourselves with our family pets (or fantasy pets). We'll make cuddly, soft stuffed toys depicting cats, dogs and other favorite animals. In addition each of us will create animals ears so we can dress up pretending to be an animal in a pet shop. Together we'll write a skit and come up with songs to sing in front of friends and family at our reception.

Georgia O'Keeffe, Larger than Life
(homeschool)
(ages 6-12)
6 week class
Location: 4 Howard Street, Studio One
Dates: Mondays, January 9 (skip 16th) 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Reception: Feb 20th at 2:30 p.m.
Instructor: Teresa Davis
Cost: $200

Georgia O'Keeffe saw the world in a unique way, up close and personal. In this class you will create two acrylic paintings on canvas, inspired by Georgia's work. One painting will be of a flower or other nature object (shell, leaf, etc.). The other painting will be inspired by her gorgeous landscapes. We'll also experiment, as Georgia did, with charcoal drawings, and watercolor painting as well as creating a "Kachina" figure.

Sewing Projects Class
(ages 9 - 14)
6 weeks class
Location: 4 Howard Street, Studio Two
Dates: February 6, 13, 20, Mar 5 12, 19
Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Reception: March 19th at 5:00 p.m.
Instructor: Wylie Garcia
Cost: $200

This is a terrific class for students who are just beginning to sew, or those who want support as they continue on their sewing journey. You'll be supported in using a sewing machine while making several fun projects. (You can use one of our machines, or bring in your own.) Projects include: an apron, a decorative pillow, and a mini wall quilt.

Play with Your Food
(ages 5 - 9)
6 week class
Location: 4 Howard Street, Studio One
Dates: Tuesdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31, (skip Feb 7), 14, 21
Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Reception: Feb 21 at 5:00 p.m.
Instructor: Lydia Littwin
Cost: $200

Have fun whipping up pretend foods for your own play-kitchen or restaurant. We'll use quality and long lasting materials (wood, clay and fabrics) to create fun and delicious looking things like pretend pizzas, cakes, pies, fruits, vegetables and more. You'll leave this class with enough items to start your own restaurant. In addition, we'll design our own menus, paint aprons, and decorate chef hats. At our reception we will perform a fun skit using the food props we have created.

Cartoon Capers
(ages 7 - 13)
6 week class
Location: 4 Howard Street, Studio Two
Dates: Tuesdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, (skip 14), 21
Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Reception: Feb 21th at 5:00 p.m.
Instructor: Sue Adamson
Cost: $200

Create your own crazy characters and bring them to life in this great big cartooning adventure. Using a variety of media you will design a very developed cast of characters. Create a series of comic strips or an entire comic book. Your characters can come to life both on and off the page through expression, exaggeration, speech & action bubbles and other cartooning tricks. If desired, you will also have the opportunity to make a three dimensional sculpture of your character. Come armed with a mind full of fun and be prepared for a wild ride.

Did you ever want to join a band? How about learning to make your own instruments? Using stuff you could find either around the house or at the hardware store (or sometimes out in the street), we'll explore concepts of sound, rhythm, and pitch. You will experiment with a variety of materials that make terrific sounds. We'll focus on some of the key concepts of instrument making, and the final project will be an instrument you design yourself! We will take our inspiration from instruments from around the world such as the South American rainstick, the Australian didgeridoo and the guitar.

Preschool Art
(ages 3 - 5 with adult)
6 week class
Location: 4 Howard Street, Studio One
Dates: Tuesdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: Teresa Davis
Cost: $125 for 1 adult with 1 child
Cost: $175 for 1 adult with 2 children

Looking for a unique, high quality activity for you and your child? This class is designed for children to attend with a participating adult. We will explore art through watercolor, printmaking, acrylic painting, collage, sculpture and much more. Each class session will have four or five engaging art and craft activities. Adults are welcome and encouraged to make their own art along with their preschooler.

Preschool Art
(ages 3 - 5 with adult)
6 week class
Location: 4 Howard Street, Studio One
Dates: Wednesdays, January 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: Teresa Davis
Cost: $125 for 1 adult with 1 child
Cost: $175 for 1 adult with 2 children

Looking for a unique, high quality activity for you and your child? This class is designed for children to attend with a participating adult. We will explore art through watercolor, printmaking, acrylic painting, collage, sculpture and much more. Each class session will have four or five engaging art and craft activities. Adults are welcome and encouraged to make their own art along with their preschooler.

Sensational Short Stories (homeschool)
(ages 7 - 13)
6 week class
Location: 4 Howard Street, Studio One
Dates: Wednesdays, January 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Reception: Feb. 22nd at 1:00 p.m.
Instructor: Teresa Davis
Cost: $200

Learn to write sensational short stories that keep your readers on the edge of their seats. Fire up your imagination and discover the power of meaningful dialogue, the magic of suspense and the delights of conflict & tension. Each student will write several short stories, and then add illustrations and artistic flair to create a delightful original collection. Students will practice editing and revising and will receive encouragement, guidance & support. Each individual's work will be bound in a beautiful self-published book.

Adventures in Acrylic
(ages 5 - 9)
6 week class
Location: 4 Howard Street, Studio One
Dates: Wednesdays, January 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15
Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Reception: Feb 22nd at 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Teresa Davis
Cost: $200

Create bright, bold and beautiful paintings in this popular class. Learn painting & color mixing techniques. Use a variety of tools: brushes, palette knives, sponges, etc. for interesting effects. Paint several full color paintings on quality artists' paper & two paintings on canvas. Students choose their own subject matter for each painting

The Wonderful World of Dr. Suess
(ages 6 – 12)
6 week class
Location: 4 Howard Street, Studio One
Dates: Thursdays, January 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16
Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Reception: Feb 23rd at 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Teresa Davis
Cost: $200

Dr. Suess (Theodore Giesel) had a exceptionally vivid imagination. The characters in his books are as unique looking as the worlds he created for them. In this class we will look closely at the amazing illustrations of Dr. Suess and create our own interesting Suess-inspired characters, buildings, trees and machines. Fill a sketchbook with a number of clever drawings. Produce one larger sized colorful piece highlighting your fantastic imaginary world. In addition you will use air-drying clay to create your favorite characters and objects in three dimensions.

This is a terrific class for students who have already been painting with acrylic, but would like to stretch a little further. Get hands on practice while receiving specific tips and techniques to help you create fabulous paintings. Learn the keys to color mixing as well as ways to improve your compositions. Use a variety of tools: brushes, palette knives, sponges, etc. for interesting effects. Paint several full color paintings on quality artists' paper & two paintings on canvas. Students choose their own subject matter for each painting.

Looking for a unique, high quality activity for you and your child? This class is designed for children to attend with a participating adult. We will explore art through watercolor, printmaking, acrylic painting, collage, sculpture and much more. Each class session will have four or five engaging art and craft activities.

Family Improv
(ages 8 through adult)
6 week class
Location: 4 Howard Street, Studio Two
Dates: Sundays, January 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Instructor: Lydia Littwin & Jonathan Davis
Cost: $200 (for families of 2 or 3)
$250 (for families of 4 or 5)

If you are a family with a good sense of humor it doesn't get better than this. We invite you to spend Sunday evenings with us for an exceptionally fun and memorable family activity. Delve deeply into improv in this playful and supportive class. Use imaginative games to explore story telling, creating strong characters and comic timing. We'll all learn and laugh together while being lead through dozens of improv games, silly situations and surprising scenarios. (Suggestion: Arrive 15 minutes early & bring a contribution to a pizza pot luck and your dinner and entertainment are taken care of for the evening. Or, order in . . . many area pizza parlors will deliver to the studio.)