Create your own comic in this 4-week class!  Students will have guidance on all of the basics of creating a comic book, including thumbnailing, paneling, inking, character design, and more.  All materials provided. This class is for Adults age 16+.

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This 4-week class introduces bookbinding techniques such as Japanese stab binding and Coptic stitch. With all materials provided, you can focus on the most enjoyable parts of the process and leave with a handmade sketchbook of your own.  No experience required. This Class is for Adults aged 16+.

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Create original two-dimensional scenes full of life through layered felt. Build your composition through shape, color, and layering rather than fine detail. Design from your imagination, be inspired by the many reference images provided, or bring your own. By considering foreground, middle ground, background, and negative space, you'll discover how a few simple shapes can create a convincing sense of depth. Artist in Residence Alex Renbarger will demonstrate how to simplify complex images into bold shapes, exaggerate color, and build space through layering.

Learn the basics of needle felting by creating your own spooky character. Students will start with a simple base form and transform it into ghosts, black cats, pumpkins, or other eerie creations using layered wool and expressive details. To add an extra touch, participants will have the option to suspend their finished pieces with clear thread, giving them a floating, ghost-like effect. No experience necessary. All materials are provided. This class is for adults ages 16+.

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Paint by lamplight in a darkened studio while learning the fundamentals of oil painting in a single sitting. Students will create a loose, gestural painting that emphasizes value rather than fine detail. Working with only black and white oil paint allows students to focus on developing a full range of values to create depth and form.

Create your own tiny handmade spellbooks while learning the fundamentals of bookbinding in a single workshop. Students will be introduced to the entire bookbinding process, from folding pages and preparing signatures to sewing decorative bindings and assembling finished books. To make the process approachable in one session, materials will be prepared ahead of time, allowing more time to focus on the creative aspects of binding and design.

Learn the basics of punch needle while designing and creating your own handmade mug rug, a slightly larger textile coaster perfect for your favorite drink. Combining the looped texture of rug making with the precision of embroidery, punch needle creates colorful, textured designs using either yarn for bold, graphic compositions or embroidery floss for finer detail. Artist in Residence Alex Renbarger will demonstrate the entire process, from transferring a design and using the punch needle tool to securing and finishing your piece with a felt backing. No experience necessary.

This workshop teaches participants to plan and carve a linoleum relief block and learn the tips and tricks for inking and printing successfully. Participants will do a preliminary plan for design, carving, and printing their blocks.  No experience necessary.  All materials provided.  This class is for adults ages 16+.

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 Learn the basics of needle felting by creating your own cozy critter. Students will start with a simple base form and build it up with layers of wool, then add personality through small details like felted mittens, scarves, and beanies. This workshop focuses on combining soft forms with playful accessories to create a warm, character-driven piece. Students are welcome to bring ideas or develop their creature during class. No experience necessary. All materials are provided.  This class is for Adults 16+.

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Learn how to create your own watercolor paints from pigment to palette in this hands-on workshop. Students will mix custom colors using traditional materials while learning how different ingredients affect texture and performance, then test their paints through swatching and simple exercises before using them to create a small, expressive painting. This workshop emphasizes experimentation, discovery, and a deeper understanding of watercolor materials, and students will take home their custom paints to continue using after class. No experience necessary. All materials are provided.