LUX Artist in Residence Alex Renbarger uses oil paint and color to bring importance to the mundane. Try out oil painting techniques she uses such as wet on wet and thin/thick paint applications alongside fun color theory tips like creating emphasis through saturation and value. By the end of the workshop, you will leave with your very own painting turning a chosen mundane object into the main character. Please bring a reference image if desired. All materials are provided. This workshop is for Adults 16+.

Pre-registration is required.

Looking for a creative night out? Gather your family, friends, or date and dive into the colorful world of fused glass! Our expert teaching artists will lead you through the process of designing and creating a unique ornament or small glass piece—no experience needed.

Youth must attend with an adult. Tuition is per person; be sure to register each participant. Your completed glass artwork will be available for pickup two weeks after class.

Pre-registration is required.

Join us on Saturday mornings for our 2-D with a Cup of Tea series, where participants will be exposed to a wide variety of 2-D mediums and techniques. This class will introduce beginning students to the fundamentals of painting with oil paints, with a focus on technique and color mixing. More advanced students will have time to hone their skills. All paints and materials provided. Students are invited to bring reference photos.  All materials are provided. Participants are encouraged to bring a non-alcoholic beverage. This class is for adults 16+.

In this workshop with Artist-in-Residence Stacy Larson, participants will use Argentium silver (highly tarnish-resistant, hypoallergenic, brighter and stronger than sterling) and learn to design and create their own earrings! The workshop will cover basic fabrication methods and how to shape, file, sand, and texture your pieces. Participants will leave with a couple of pairs of earrings ready to wear. All materials provided. This workshop is for Adults 16+.

Pre-registration is required. 

In this workshop led by Artist-in-Residence Madison Svendgard, participants will create their own greeting cards through various techniques including relief printing, watercolor, and collage. Participants will leave with a variety of handmade cards. All materials provided. This workshop is for Adults 16+.

Pre-registration required.

In this workshop led by Artist-in-Residence Stacy Larson, participants will use Argentium silver (highly tarnish-resistant, hypoallergenic, brighter and stronger than sterling) and learn how to design and create their own stacking rings and bangles! The workshop will cover basic fabrication methods and how to shape, file, sand, and texture your pieces. Participants will leave with a couple of rings and a bangle ready to wear. All materials provided. This class is for Adults 16+.

Pre-registration is required.

In this workshop, LUX Artist-in-Residence Madison Svendgard, will introduce participants to the fundamentals of gouache painting. This workshop offers experienced gouacher painters advanced instruction and will also introduce beginning students to the fundamentals of painting with gouache. Participants are invited to bring 8x10 reference photos or email them to programs@luxcenter.org and we will print them for you. All materials are provided. This workshop is for Adults 16+.        

Pre-registration required.

In this workshop, LUX Artist-in-Residence Madison Svendgard, will introduce participants to the fundamentals of gouache painting. This workshop offers experienced gouacher painters advanced instruction and will also introduce
beginning students to the fundamentals of painting with gouache. Participants are invited to bring 8x10 reference photos or email them to programs@luxcenter.org and we will print them for you. All materials are provided. This workshop is for Adults 16+.        

Pre-registration required.

Grab your family or friends or come on your own and join us for a fun evening of hands-on fall themed artmaking! You are guided through the basics of creating a fused glass object by one of our talented teaching artists. For youth under age 12, an adult must participate in the workshop. The tuition fee covers one individual and you must register for each person attending. Glass projects will be ready two weeks from the class date. This workshop is for Ages 9+.

Pre-registration is required.

In this 4-week course, students will work together to create artwork that can be used to raise funds for a cause of their choice.  Throughout, students will learn different methods of creating designs that share their unique voices and help to create meaningful change in their community through the creation of linocut prints, zines/books, postcards, and stickers.  The class will culminate with a First Friday show on November 7th in the Education Wing at LUX where students will be able to display their art made in the class and raise donations for the charity of thei