Art Workshops

Step into a hands-on Pine Needle Basket Weaving Workshop, taught by Locinda Landry (Chance), the founder and president of the Southern Apache Museum and proud member of the Kune’ Tsa Tussn Inde’ Nate’hey (Big Water People Lipan Apache). You’ll learn the art of creating beautiful and functional baskets using Ponderosa pine needles and sinew. In this immersive session, you’ll discover traditional weaving techniques that have been passed down through generations. As you work with the pliable pine needles, you’ll not only craft a stunning piece of art but also connect with nature and the rich history of this unique craft. Locinda will guide you through each step, ensuring you leave with a finished basket and the skills to continue your weaving journey at home. Perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike, this workshop promises a relaxing and creative experience in a supportive environment. All materials will be provided; just bring your enthusiasm and a desire to create!

Welcome to our workshop on the exquisite art of using Prismacolor pencils! Prismacolor, known for its rich, waxbased formulation, offers a unique blendability that transforms your artwork into something akin to a painted piece. The wax content in these pencils enables seamless blending, allowing you to achieve depth and texture that rival traditional color pencils. The versatility of these wax pencils provides you with more control than a paintbrush, eliminating the need for drying time and enabling continuous creative flow. This workshop is designed with all artists in mind, whether you’re a seasoned creator or picking up colored pencils for the first time. No prior experience is necessary to embark on this artistic journey. Throughout this class, you will discover the fundamental techniques of blending, shading, and layering with Prismacolor pencils. We will guide you through each step, ensuring that you become comfortable and confident with this remarkable medium.

Join watercolor artist Billie Scalisi in this three hour workshop as she teaches techniques to design and paint silk scarves using inktense pencils. All materials are provided.

Drop the kids off for a fun two hour holiday workshop! We will be decorating a gingerbread house, and creating a sleigh, tree, and train from a variety of your favorite candies. Some of the candy creations may be given as gifts to family members or kept and enjoyed at home. This workshop will certainly add to the excitement of the holiday season! (Caution: Although the candies in this workshop will be used to decorate the gingerbread house etc.and not consumed, some contain peanuts.)

Unlock the art of luxurious card design in our Gold Leaf Embellishing Workshop! In this hands-on class, you’ll discover the elegant technique of adding shimmering gold leaf to your greeting cards, creating stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces of art. Whether you’re looking to elevate your handmade cards for special occasions or simply enjoy a creative escape, this workshop will teach you how to work with gold leaf in a simple, yet sophisticated way.

Create one-of-a-kind cards that are perfect for expressing your love, affection, or friendship. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a beginner, this workshop is designed to help you explore the world of watercolor painting while crafting personalized cards that will leave a lasting impression. During the session, you’ll be guided through a variety of watercolor techniques, from soft washes to more detailed florals, hearts, and playful designs. Billie will provide step-by-step demonstrations, offering tips and tricks for blending colors, creating texture, and achieving those beautiful, fluid watercolor effects.

In this workshop you will paint along with artist Kathy Wortham to explore abstract processes. Students will complete an abstract painting while exploring a series of exercises and reflections on their work including color mixing, mark making, 2D design using organic and inorganic shapes, new application methods and more.

This class is open to all skill levels! No prior art experience is necessary. This is a great class to open up your art practice to new styles and to relax and have fun with your materials. All materials will be provided students will be working with paint, graphite, marker and more.

Join us for a creative bead looming workshop where you’ll craft beautiful pieces of art using vibrant glass seed beads and soft deerskin leather lace on a traditionally built loom. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn the art of bead looming taught by Locinda Landry (Chance), the founder and president of the Southern Apache Museum and proud member of the Kune’ Tsa Tussn Inde’ Nate’hey (Big Water People Lipan Apache). She will teach you the traditional technique that creates intricate designs and patterns while exploring color combinations, weaving techniques, and pattern placement. Perfect for all skill levels, this workshop offers a relaxing atmosphere to unleash your creativity and learn about the art and history of bead looming.

Come create beautiful spring-themed cards using the soothing medium of watercolor. Whether you’re a beginner or have some painting experience, our friendly instructor will guide you step by step through the process of creating delicate floral designs, fresh greenery, and other springtime motifs.

In this workshop, you’ll discover the basics of watercolor techniques, color blending, and composition, all while crafting personalized cards perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or just to send a little sunshine to someone special.

Join us for a fun and creative acrylic painting workshop where you’ll learn to create your very own vibrant flamingo artwork! Whether you’re a beginner or have some painting experience, this workshop will guide you step-by-step through the process of painting a beautiful flamingo using acrylic paints on canvas.

Step into a hands-on Pine Needle Basket Weaving Workshop, taught by Locinda Landry (Chance), the founder and president of the Southern Apache Museum and proud member of the Kune’ Tsa Tussn Inde’ Nate’hey (Big Water People Lipan Apache). You’ll learn the art of creating beautiful and functional baskets using Ponderosa pine needles and sinew. In this immersive session, you’ll discover traditional weaving techniques that have been passed down through generations. As you work with the pliable pine needles, you’ll not only craft a stunning piece of art but also connect with nature and the rich history of this unique craft. Locinda will guide you through each step, ensuring you leave with a finished basket and the skills to continue your weaving journey at home. Perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike, this workshop promises a relaxing and creative experience in a supportive environment. All materials will be provided; just bring your enthusiasm and a desire to create!