Virtual Candle Making

With instruction by a florist over Zoom, create a floral arrangement featuring many types of eco-friendly, preserved flowers - not just roses - that do not require water or maintenance and that will last ~2 years. Petal+Eon will ship you a Floral Kit (the flowers and vase) for this 45-minute workshop, and no skill is required (ages 6+). Instructions:...

Learn the basics of photography beginning with metering, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. We'll spend time learning about composition, color harmony, equipment, flash and gadgets.  Class is designed for Digital SLR and mirrorless cameras. This is a hands-on class. Pre-class work needed.  Please bring your camera and camera manual to class....

This course is designed to instill a working understanding of cartoon design and graphic novel art. Discover basics like anatomy, foreshortening, shading, environment, and composition. Learn how to handle tools and apply ink, first in a series of short value studies, then moving onto applying inks to concept work. Students will tackle several different...

We are excited to announce our virtual Ikebana classes!  Simple and easy Ikebana at your home When you hear about Ikebana, maybe you think you need special tools and skills. For this class, I will help you make a simple Ikebana arrangement at your home using standard tools you probably already have. A few things you will need: You will...

Learn the ancient Japanese art of Shibori or indigo tie-dye. First students will learn techniques for tying, folding, and dipping your fabric. Then students will learn how to prepare a vat of indigo. I will go over 30 shibori folds and binds to give you a full understanding of the resist process. Due to social distancing this workshop will be...

The Melt & Pour Soap Making Experience—at home! In this live, virtual workshop, you will learn the basics of melt and pour soap making, general techniques, and even a little history. We'll go through the use and benefits of the ingredients and learn about different recipes that students can use at home or give as gifts. This workshop is suited...

Digital Camera Settings Each settings on your camera provides a world of potential for bettering your images. Whether you use a DSLR or a point and shoot, there are tons of tricks that you may be missing out on. We'll explore settings such as exposure compensation and various presets that can turn a regular image into a special one. Our knowledgeable...

This class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions. Bring cheer into your home and exercise your botanical creativity, with live, real-time guidance. Watch your fellow students' efforts online and get personal critiques from your instructor as you build your elegant arrangement with fresh flowers from your own...

NOTE: This is an Online Art Class. Our instructors will work with you over high-quality live video and teach you to make art from the comfort of your home. We will move back to in-person art classes in our art studio when the uncertainties around Coronavirus are resolved. Oil paints are sumptuous, exciting, and one of the most popular painting...

If you are looking for a therapeutic time for yourself, or fun activities at home, please join our ink painting Sumi-e class! Here are a few things you will need to prepare for the class: Liquid Sumi Ink Sumi-e (or Calligraphy) brush(es). Washi Paper (rice paper) and Newsprint paper are preferable. However, any paper is fine for a beginner. ...

Why do artists study anatomy? Is it any different from the medical study of anatomy? Join artist, doctor, and independent scholar Allison Hill-Edgar for her fascinating lecture and discussion workshop exploring the history of anatomical representation and how art and medicine have been closely intertwined and often interdependent. Whereas in the Renaissance,...

In this beginning workshop, students will learn all the controls and functions on their digital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) cameras, basic camera operation (including f-stop, shutter speed and ISO), fundamental concepts of photography, and how to control the photograph’s final look.  Discussions include composition and light, how to get the background...

Explore watercolor’s unique properties through direct observation of still life, the figure, or photographs in this class. Learn methods of paint application, color formation and visual representation. Participate in group discussions, observe demonstrations, and get feedback on your progress in real time. For the Supply List, please CLICK...

Digital Photo Editing Basics with Adobe Photographers Package Learn the basics of the organizing and editing power of Adobe’s Photographers Package, which includes Lightroom, Photoshop and Bridge. We will discuss the differences between the programs, basic organizing and editing in each program, and when to use one or the other or both. We will...

The perfect anecdote to stress! You got a lot on your mind? Still paying of college 12 years later? Stressed out from the job that's helping you pay that debt? Hate your teeny, tiny apartment? All you friends getting engaged/married/pregnant and you can't even decide what wine you want for dinner?  Tired of picking between eating a whole pizza...

Learn how to take better sports photographs with professional photographer Kevin D. Liles. In this 2- hour workshop, Kevin will cover these topics such as timing, positioning, knowledge of the game, and game momentum and how all of these are used to create storytelling images of any game. Kevin will draw upon his two decades working as a photographer,...

This class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions. This intro class teaches you basic botanical illustration techniques to help you make realistic drawings of branches, stems, leaves, and flowers using graphite and colored pencil. Recommended Textbooks: Botanical Art Techniques, American Society of Botanical Artists...

Explore the colorful world of watercolor painting with paintbrush in hand! Join in creativity, connection and community in this LIVE, engaging ONLINE art class. Relax and enjoy learning, experimenting, and mastering watercolor painting techniques while tapping into your authentic self-expression. Deepen your joy and discover your artistic voice through...

Join me Thursday evenings on Zoom, and each week we'll create art while exploring a word, topic, or idea. Here's how it works: I give the group a topic to reflect on, and writing prompts to get you started. Then we will create art with that topic in mind. This is not an instructional, "follow me" type class; the art each person makes is individual...personal....

Discover the beautiful medium of soft pastel! Learn the fundamentals of color theory and develop your drawing skills. Get inspired by classic still-lifes, the figure, or photographs. Classes include demonstrations, lectures, and real time individual feedback. Supply list for Eva Nikolova:  1 box 60 half sticks (Set of 30 Half sticks are ok,...