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!

This eight week hand building class is a great way to finish your week and do something for yourself! Students will explore a range of hand building techniques as they explore carving pieces, Slip trailing, and layering glazes. Of course, if your creativity is taking your projects in another direction, create what your heart desires.

With your class registration, you have access to the studio an additional two hours per week during Open Studio so the fun can continue (or so you can make up a missed class). Enjoy your Friday mornings doing something you love-come join the clay community at the Kish Center!

No class September 25th

This eight week hand building class is a great way to finish your week and do something for yourself! Students will explore a range of hand building techniques as they explore carving pieces, Slip trailing, and layering glazes. Of course, if your creativity is taking your projects in another direction, create what your heart desires.

With your class registration, you have access to the studio an additional two hours per week during Open Studio so the fun can continue (or so you can make up a missed class). Enjoy your Friday mornings doing something you love-come join the clay community at the Kish Center!

No class September 25th

Discover the art of hand-binding in this relaxed, beginner-friendly class. You’ll learn several traditional structures, Coptic stitch, long stitch, stab binding, and more—and make a variety of small books suitable as sketchbooks, photo albums, journals, or gifts. Basic tools and supplies are provided; we’ll cover choosing and working with specialty papers (students may bring their own if they want to create a specific look or texture). Friendly instruction, hands-on practice, and plenty of time for questions and creative exploration.

Please be advised we will be using sharp tools and occasional animal products (inlcuding bees wax and leather).

Altered and Inspired is an 8 week class that invites adults to transform old books into one-of-a-kind works of art through mixed media and visual journaling techniques. Using collage, drawing, painting, cutting, layered textures, pop-ups, interactive pages, and found materials, students will explore creative storytelling and self expression while giving forgotten books a new life.

This class is a welcoming space to experiment, play, and express yourself while learning new artistic techniques in a relaxed and supportive environment. Whether you love journaling, mixed media, paper arts, or simply want to spark your creativity, each session offers opportunities for personal expression and artistic discovery. No prior experience needed, just bring your imagination and a willingness to explore.

Supplies will be provided including the old book, but you are free to bring your own if you prefer! Scrap book papers, found objects, and ephermera will be provided but you may bring extras as well.

No class September 25th.

Come join us the second and third Saturday of every month for a fun kid's craft at the Reeves House! Our instructor will lead your child through fun and engaging art crafts that explore different art mediums.

*We will not have Kid's Corner on September 12*

Weave a portrait of your walk!

Join Amanda in a walk around Woodstock- noticing, collecting, and weaving together things that have been discarded or left behind. You’ll learn the basics of weaving on a frame loom, and apply those skills using non-traditional found materials. This workshop is an invitation to reconsider your surroundings, and engage with familiar environments in a materially focused way.

No weaving experience needed. Ages 14 and up

No experience necessary, just be ready to laugh, paint, and maybe share a few mimosas. Whether you are just getting your feet wet or an experienced painter, come and spend your Sunday afternoon at the Reeves House! 

Bring your friends and we’ll provide the canvases, paints, and paintbrushes as we guide you through creating your own masterpiece. There’s sure to be lots of giggles and a few Monets in the making.

And to add to the fun, we're offering an option to add mimosas to complement your painting experience! Registration is $35 per person (includes all materials and instruction)