Learn to do plein air painting and urban sketching! Each week we’ll go to a different location around Woodstock to make work on location. (If the weather is bad, we’ll retreat to the Reeves House to work from photos.) We’ll discuss different techniques for working quickly, and create a fresh plein air piece during each class. Students are encouraged to keep their supply kit lightweight and fast to set up. ** Please note that this class will be mostly outside! We won’t be hiking, but there will some walking and sitting in the sticky Georgia heat.** Zero experience, some experience, and intermediate experience levels are all welcome.

Recommended Art Supplies:

- a small block of watercolor paper (cold-press paper is a good choice if you want to focus on painting, hot-press paper is a good choice if you want to draw with ink and then paint, small sizes like 4”x6” or 8”x10” are best for packing light and painting)

- fasta pigment ink pen (single-width 0.5 [or larger]; Sakura Pigma Micron or Faber-Castell Pitt Pens are good choices)

- a small watercolor pan set (tube watercolors are annoying outside, trust me

- a watercolor brush (or more; a reservoir brush with water in the handle is really convenient, but regular short-handle watercolor brushes are also great!)

- a mechanical pencil

- a paper towel (or an old washcloth)

- **water for painting with**

Optional Art Supplies:

- artist or painters’ tape

- a binder clip (or bulldog clip)

- a compact travel easel

Recommended Human-Comfort Supplies:

- a travel chair (or stool)

- a hat and sunscreen

- bug repellant

- a bag that fits all your supplies

- **drinking water**

There will be no class on April 9th

This class helps young artists improve their skills, try new techniques, and develop their creative voice. We’ll use both realistic and illustrative styles for a variety of class exercises, and students will get plenty of individual guidance on projects that they’re passionate about. (All skill levels and interests are welcome! Whether you’re interested in photo-realistic drawings or making webcomics, I’m happy to fuel your creative journey.)

There will be no class on April 9th.

Do you want to get into art, but aren’t sure where to start? Don’t really want to get supplies without knowing if you’ll like a new medium? This is your chance to try before you buy! Each week we’ll make a project using different materials and different techniques, so that you can get a feel for what you enjoy most. Options include acrylics, abstract pouring, watercolors, dry pastels, charcoal drawing, polymer clay, resin casting, block printing, and needle felting. (Class interest will determine the specific mediums and projects that we do.) All supplies are included!

There will be no class on April 9th.

Get ready to fall in love with printmaking—no press required! In this one-hour Gel-Plate printing workshop, you’ll create layered, texture-rich prints using paint, stencils, and found objects. Roll it on, press it down, pull it up… and boom—instant art magic.

This class is all about playful experimentation and happy surprises. There’s no “right way” to do it, making it perfect for beginners and seasoned creatives alike. You’ll learn simple techniques for layering color, creating patterns, and building bold, expressive prints you can take home and turn into finished artwork later.

Come ready to get a little messy, try something new, and walk away inspired.Curiosity encouraged. Perfection not invited. *Dress for a Mess*

FOR AGES 8+ 

A one-hour workshop focused on getting families to create together. Kids 5+ and their parents can sign up to create with clay at the Kish Center. All supplies will be provided with the registration fee.

Parents/Guardians must register and attend with any children under 14.

All materials included. 

All materials included

Put the paintbrush down and pick up a squeegee! In this high-energy, one-hour painting workshop, you’ll create a bold abstract masterpiece using unexpected tools and fearless color. We’ll swipe, drag, and layer acrylic paint across the canvas to create vibrant blends, cool textures, and totally one-of-a-kind results.

This workshop is all about letting go, getting messy, and trusting the process—no painting experience required. Happy accidents are encouraged, perfection is not. Come ready to experiment, laugh, and leave with art that feels as fun and expressive as you are. *Dress for a Mess*

 FOR AGES 8-12