This introductory painting class is designed for adults with little or no previous experience. Students will explore foundational painting skills while working with a variety of media, including acrylic, watercolor, gouache, and more.

The class covers essential techniques such as color mixing, brushwork, layering, and composition in a supportive, step-by-step environment. Each session builds confidence and creativity, allowing participants to experiment and discover their preferred medium while developing their personal style.

All materials are provided.

Ages 18+

Workshop dates - Aug 1 and Aug 15 

This introductory painting class is designed for adults with little or no previous experience. Students will explore foundational painting skills while working with a variety of media, including acrylic, watercolor, gouache, and more.

The class covers essential techniques such as color mixing, brushwork, layering, and composition in a supportive, step-by-step environment. Each session builds confidence and creativity, allowing participants to experiment and discover their preferred medium while developing their personal style.

All materials are provided.

Ages 18+

Dragonfly Earrings

Let’s make little adorable dragonflies using just beads and wires! Then we will apply earring and necklace findings to complete our jewelry journey.

Time: 10 am to 12 pm

Age range = 18+

This introductory painting class is designed for adults with little or no previous experience. Students will explore foundational painting skills while working with a variety of media, including acrylic, watercolor, gouache, and more.

The class covers essential techniques such as color mixing, brushwork, layering, and composition in a supportive, step-by-step environment. Each session builds confidence and creativity, allowing participants to experiment and discover their preferred medium while developing their personal style.

All materials are provided.

Ages 18+

Designed for adults who have completed a beginning painting course or have a basic foundation in painting, this intermediate class helps students expand their technical skills and artistic confidence.

Working with a variety of media—including acrylic, watercolor, gouache, and more—participants will refine their understanding of color, composition, value, and brushwork while exploring more advanced techniques and creative approaches.

Individual guidance encourages students to strengthen their personal style, tackle more complex subjects, and develop finished works in a supportive and inspiring studio environment.

For Ages 18+

Class Dates: 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24

Metal Clay Jewelry

Mold metal clay into shapes by rolling flat, cutting the edges and detailing, then fire in the kiln, and accentuate with resin. All materials provided.

Time: 10 am to 12 pm

Age range = 18+

Got a story to tell? Discover the art of personal storytelling in this fun, welcoming, six-week class. Through simple exercises and supportive feedback, you’ll learn how to shape your story, trust your voice, and feel more comfortable sharing it out loud. In this course, you’ll take a real-life moment and turn it into a great 5-minute story.

No writing or performance experience needed—just a willingness to explore and share.

We’ll wrap up with a relaxed, supportive showcase where you can share your crafted, true, 5-minute personal story and cheer each other on.

Week 1: What Is Storytelling? (Foundations)

Week 2: Finding Your Story

Week 3: Structure & Shape

Week 4: Voice & Delivery

Week 5: Refinement & Feedback

Week 6: Performance & Celebration

Ages 16+

Yellow Room on 10/26 and 11/9

East Room on 10/12, 10/19, 11/2, and 11/16

About the Regina

Regina Stoops is a storyteller, comedian and writer who brings humor and light to the struggles and strengths of the human condition.

https://www.reginastoops.com

Quilled Snowflakes

Guest artist Jan Watling will teach the basics of quilling (rolled paper strips) to make snowflakes for your Christmas tree. Kits will be passed out. You'll be hooked on quilling!

Time: 10 am to 12 pm

Age range = 18+