GROWING PERSONALLY & COLLECTIVELY THROUGH ART

Friday, August 21, 6:30-8:30pm | Taught By Ashley Hersey

Calling all book lovers! Dip your toe into beading as you build your own three-stranded bookmark. You’ll be provided an assortment of materials - a metal bookmark base, large and small beads of all colors, chains, and charms - alongside guided instruction. You’ll walk away with a variety of basic beading techniques under your belt, and a handmade bookmark to show off at your next book club.

No experience or tools required - just bring your creativity. Feel free to bring your favorite book to use as inspiration!

Saturday, August 22, 3-5pm

Ever wondered what it's like to paint with acrylics? This exploratory workshop is a chance to try it out! You'll get hands-on experience with acrylic paints, experiment with color and brushwork, and learn a few basic techniques to help you get started. Designed for complete beginners and the simply curious, this relaxed workshop is all about exploration, creative play, and discovering whether acrylic painting is a medium you'd like to pursue further.

All materials provided.

Friday, September 11, 6:30-8:30pm

Explore the art of printmaking in this fun, hands-on workshop! You'll learn simple printing techniques to create original designs using textured surfaces. Experiment with color, pattern, and composition as you produce a series of unique prints, cards, or small artworks. No prior experience is needed—just come ready to explore, experiment, and discover the joy of creating multiples from a single design.

Materials provided. Bring-your-own refreshments welcome.

Saturday, September 12, 1-2:30pm | Taught By Sasha Daniels

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by exploring the vibrant tradition of Mola art, inspired by the intricate textile designs of the Guna (Kuna) people of Panama and Colombia. In this workshop, you'll learn a little about the history and cultural significance of this unique art form and then creating your own colorful animal-inspired design. Using oil pastels, you'll blend rich layers of color and then add bold black shapes to reveal your patterns, just as traditional molas use layered fabric to create striking designs. This fun, hands-on workshop is a wonderful opportunity to learn about another culture, create side by side, and take home a colorful work of art together.

All materials provided.