MARCH | 2024

A Gift of Art

Check out our classes and workshops. Join our Book Club. Visit our gallery full of one-of-a-kind locally made art.

Artwork by Julia Cortes

Art Classes and Workshops

Painting with Sujesh Chitty V

March 27 - May 1. Wednesdays. 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Sujesh will guide everyone through the steps to produce the final result. Students choice acrylic or oil.

Introduction to Resist Work (Felt Art) with Kelly McLeod

April 6. Saturday. 12:00 - 4:00 pm

In this workshop, Kelly McLeod will teach participants the technique of using resists to create sculptural work.

Mini Coiled Pine Needle Basket Workshop with Cara Jordan

April 7. Sunday. 10:00 - 2:00 pm

Learn the basic methods of making coils from locally available pine needles and stitching them together with a needle to form a simple basket. Relax and enjoy the scent of pine while creating a unique miniature basket!

Woodburning Animal Portrait with Cara Jordan

April 7. Sunday. 3:00 - 6:00 pm

Learn the basics of using a woodburning tool, including how to prepare a surface for burning, transfer patterns, safety, and techniques for using the various tips, students will also learn more intermediate techniques, including adding texture, highlights, and shading.

Encaustic with Linda Virio

April 14. Sunday. 10:00am-4:00 pm

Encaustic is an ancient medium that uses beeswax mixed with paint and damar resin to create a luscious, versatile surface. It is a spontaneous, translucent medium that is gaining in popularity as more and more people fall in love with it.

Watercolour Batik with Linda Virio

April 21. Sunday. 10:00am-4:00 pm

The ancient art of batik is updated. Working on rice paper, using wax and watercolour paints results in an exciting creation.

Soapstone Carving with Peter Martin

April 22 - May 13. Mondays. 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Peter Martin will help you gain a better understanding of the beauty and techniques used in the ancient Inuit art form of soapstone carving. With Peter’s guidance, you will learn how to turn a rough cut piece of soapstone into a beautiful carving of a Stylized Sitting Bear.