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Beginner to Intermediate Painting
Instructor: Paul Hastings (He/Him)
This workshop is designed for painters at all levels. New painters will be introduced to the basic building blocks of painting, including composition and color theory, while experienced painters will work with the instructor to set their own painting goals. These might include, understanding values, capturing light, or pushing your painting style in a new direction.
Life Drawing - Fall 2026 Daytime
During these sessions, attendees will draw from life, with a nude or partially clothed model. Attendees must bring all materials. Wet and dry media are welcome; we request attendees use odorless solvents.
Collage Journaling: Find Your Visual Voice
Instructor: Sarah Aroesty (She/Her)
Collage journaling is an incredible way to quiet the inner critic because it shifts the focus from "drawing perfectly" to arranging, collecting, and trusting your eye. This 4-session course is a hands-on exploration of composition, texture, and visual storytelling. Students will learn how to look at everyday ephemera as art supplies, master adhesive techniques, and use intuitive prompts to overcome blank-page anxiety. By the end of this class, you will have the foundation of a personal visual practice and a journal of your own creative voice.
Life Drawing - Fall 2026 Evening
During these sessions, attendees will draw from life, with a nude or partially clothed model. Attendees must bring all materials. Wet and dry media are welcome; we request attendees use odorless solvents.
Life Drawing - Instructed Session
Instructor: Paul Hastings (He/Him)
During this session, attendees will draw from life, with a nude or partially clothed model. Painter and illustrator Paul Hastings will instruct this session, giving critiques and guidance. Attendees must bring all materials. Wet and dry media are welcome; we request attendees use odorless solvents.
Pet Portraits Workshop
Instructor: Courtney Sousa (She/Her)
Paint your pet! This one-night beginner workshop will guide you through the process of creating an acrylic painting of your pet. Have fun while learning how to color match, create textures, and capture your pet’s unique personality. Participants will be provided with paint and a canvas with your pet’s image already sketched out.
Try It: Collage
Instructor: Sarah Aroesty (She/Her)
Date Summary: Monday, January 11th, 6pm-8pm
“Try It” workshops are a space for artists of all levels to come together and create. With less structure than a class, the goal is to build community and inspire creativity. Enjoy light refreshments and snacks, see new friends and old, and make art together!
Our focus this “Try It” is collage, hosted by collage artist Sarah Aroesty. Any collage related projects are welcome; BYO materials and pre-existing projects encouraged.
Dynamic Abstraction - Beyond the Brush
Instructor: Adria Arch (She/Her)
Date Summary: Tuesdays, January 12th-February 16th, 6pm-8:30pm
Move past basic techniques to discover how you can create depth, rhythm, and unexpected visual relationships in your paintings. Brushes are just the beginning, but if you are looking for ways to be more playful and expressive, this 6 week class is for you. We'll discover how to use hand made stencils, how to use transparent and opaque acrylic paints, and how to deepen our painting exploration by working on more than one piece at a time. You will learn to create your own stencils, develop color layering strategies, and integrate stenciled elements seamlessly with painterly techniques to create dynamic, layered compositions.
Life Drawing - Daytime - Winter 2027
Date Summary: Wednesdays, January 13th, February 10th, March 10th, 11am-1:30pm
During these sessions, attendees will draw from life, with a nude or partially clothed model. Attendees must bring all materials. Wet and dry media are welcome; we request attendees use odorless solvents.
Beginner to Intermediate Drawing
Instructor: Michelle Stevens (She/Her)
Date Summary: Wednesdays, January 13th - February 3rd, 12pm-2:30pm
This 4-week course will review elements of observational drawing through warm-up activities and longer studies. Students will learn better how to depict and see, through skill-building in areas such as use of value, rendering dimensional shapes, and proportion. The instructor will perform demonstrations and provide feedback during the time students will have to practice in class.
Beginner to Intermediate Painting
Instructor: Paul Hastings (He/Him)
Date Summary: Wednesdays, January 13th - February 17th, 6pm-8:30pm
This class is designed for painters at all levels. New painters will be introduced to the basic building blocks of painting, including composition and color theory, while experienced painters will work with the instructor to set their own painting goals. These might include, understanding values, capturing light, or pushing your painting style in a new direction.
Life Drawing - Evening - Winter 2027
Date Summary: Wednesdays, January 27th, March 24th, 5:30pm-8pm
During these sessions, attendees will draw from life, with a nude or partially clothed model. Attendees must bring all materials. Wet and dry media are welcome; we request attendees use odorless solvents.
Flower Centerpiece Workshop
Instructor: Lydia Thein (She/Her)
Date Summary: Thursday, February 11th, 6pm-8pm
Join Moon Gate Garden for a little floral creativity! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the art of creating a beautiful, garden-inspired centerpiece using a thoughtfully curated selection of fresh flowers and foliage.
We'll walk you through the fundamentals of floral arranging, from preparing your stems to creating shape, movement, and texture. You'll learn some of our favorite floral design techniques while creating an arrangement that feels natural, abundant, and uniquely yours.
No experience necessary! Whether you're a flower enthusiast or simply looking for a creative way to spend time, this workshop is designed for all skill levels.
All flowers, materials, and tools are provided, and you'll take home your finished centerpiece to enjoy.
Come play with flowers with us!
Life Drawing - Instructed Session
Instructor: Sarah Marie Higgins (She/Her)
Date Summary: Wednesday, February 24th, 5:30pm-8pm
During this session, attendees will draw from life, with a nude or partially clothed model. Industrial designer and artist Sarah Marie Higgins will instruct this session, giving critiques and guidance. Attendees must bring all materials. Wet and dry media are welcome; we request attendees use odorless solvents.