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Beginner Charcoal

Learn the basics of using charcoal including toning, gesture, outlines, blending, highlights, shadows, and cast shadows! Walk step-by-step through the creative process with the instructor. All skill levels are welcome.

Instructor:  Gabrielle Siekman

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All Supplies Included

Let’s Begin Drawing

What is “looking”? Can you really see? How do you transfer what you see to what you are drawing? In this class, we will demonstrate the various techniques of drawing using the textbook Drawing on the right side of the brain. At the end of each class, students will share their work with the class and talk about the creative process from their point of view and their individual self-expression.

Instructor:  Eric LeRoy

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All Supplies Included

Mindful Art 1

Work in various art mediums while learning how to practice mindfulness.  Begin class with a guided meditation, followed by an art project using a different medium each week, including small projects with watercolors, weaving, and clay. Learn how to practice mindfulness not only in your artmaking, but in your everyday lives. No previous art-making or mediation experience is required.

Instructor:  Charity Rust-Jordan

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All Supplies Included

Beginner Sewing

Learn the basics of using a sewing machine in order to create functional pieces with fabric. Practice stitching and create simple items such as scrunchies, pillowcases, and tote bags.

Instructor:  Emily Griffis

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All Supplies Included

Beginner Watercolor

Prepare to become a successful watercolor painter. There is a strong emphasis on drawing and painting subjects such as landscapes, architecture, and water scenes. No experience in watercolor painting is required.

Instructor:  Susanna Bard

Supply List

All supplies are included.

Please bring a few photos you love and would like to paint.

Beginner Watercolor

Prepare to become a successful watercolor painter. There is a strong emphasis on drawing and painting subjects such as landscapes, architecture, and water scenes. No experience in watercolor painting is required.

Instructor:  Susanna Bard

Supply List

All supplies are included.

Please bring a few photos you love and would like to paint.

Cooking with Friends

Join Chef CJ for a fun evening of cooking with friends! You and a buddy (or come stag and make a new friend) will prepare New York Strip steaks with compound butter, twice-baked potatoes, and a green salad with vinaigrette. Class is for ages 21+ registration includes one adult beverage. Vegan/Vegetarian options available, just let us know in advance!

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Knife Skills
  • Plating of Food and Garnishing
  • Preparing Perfect Steaks

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 21+
  • Great for beginner and intermediate cooks!
  • Cooks work in pairs, sign up with a friend!
  • Enjoy all the food you prepare in class, and take home the leftovers!

Instructor:  CJ Jones

Supply List

All supplies are included.

If you have any food allergies, intolerances, or aversions, please let us know by adding a note to your order.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwiches

Join chef JoEllen Hothem for a Cookie Sandwich Treat! In this class, beginner bakers will work with an adult to make the perfect chocolate chip cookies, and yummy fillings for the best cookie sandwiches! Class is for students ages 11-14 with an adult. Sign up for 1 “seat” per child/adult pair.

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Measuring
  • Baking, Creaming Method
  • Frostings and Fillings

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 11-14 with an adult
  • Best for beginner bakers
  • You will work in pairs, each child must have an adult with them

Instructor:  JoEllen Hothem

Supply List

All supplies are included.

If you have any food allergies, intolerances, or aversions, please let us know by adding a note to your order.

Rendezvous au Paris – Date Night

Join Chef Tiffiny Dawson for an evening of French-inspired cuisine! You and your date will prepare pan-roasted chicken breasts with tarragon cream sauce, roasted rosemary potatoes, green salad with maple vinaigrette, & pear galette. Enjoy a glass of wine or beer while you cook! Vegan and Vegetarian options available – please indicate in “notes” section of registration! Class is for ages 21+ and includes two adult beverages. Sign up for 1 seat per couple/pair.

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Knife Skills
  • Kitchen Safety
  • French flavors
  • Classical cooking techniques

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 21+ includes two adult beverages
  • Sign up for 1 seat per couple/pair
  • Great for a night out with your best friend!
  • Best for beginner to intermediate cooks!

Instructor:  Tiffiny Dawson

Supply List

All supplies are included.

If you have any food allergies, intolerances, or aversions, please let us know by adding a note to your order.

Italian Feast!

Join Chef Tiffiny Dawson for a fun evening preparing an Italian Feast! Chicken Parmesan, Homemade Fettuccine, Quick Pasta Sauce, and more! This class is for kids ages 11-14 with an adult.  Please sign up for 1 seat per adult/kid pair.

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Knife Skills
  • Kitchen Safety
  • Scratch Pasta
  • Italian Favorites

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 11-14 with an adult
  • Great for beginner to advanced cooks!
  • Enjoy all the food you can eat in class, and take home your leftovers to share!

Instructor:  Tiffiny Dawson

Supply List

All supplies are included.

If you have any food allergies, intolerances, or aversions, please let us know by adding a note to your order.