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$60 for 1 guest. 2 hour workshop, All inclusive 5 lbs clay, use of studio tools and firing & glaze for 1  one large or 2 small pieces per guest.  BYOB (bring your own beverage).

Capture the beauty of the world around you in a loose and fluid style using watercolors!  In this course, we will focus on drawing for watercolor, color mixing, brush work and critique. Explore how to find the perfect subject to paint, techniques for better composition, editing tips, how to manage the amount of time it takes to paint your piece,...

Explore fluidity and movement in figure drawing using your whole body, not just your hand, and learn to capture a pose quickly—with energy! In this workshop, you will be introduced to the history of gestural drawing and why it is fundamental to capturing the human form. Students will create several sketches of a live clothed model. Gain experience,...

In these courses, students will learn new techniques about color and composition, texture with gels and pastes, glazing, and how to finish a painting through class demonstration, instructor critique, and peer interaction. Students will complete paintings as part of the lesson with the class as a whole, following the instructor's step-by-step guidance....

Includes 2 hours studio time. Includes use of pottery wheel and basic throwing tools  or table space and basic tools.  Materials and firing fees not included or firing fees. Clay available for purchase on site. Does not include instruction.

Join us for a fun indoor painting class as we paint “Be My Valentine” while you sip your favorite adult beverage. You will be guided step-by-step through the entire painting process by fun and entertaining artist & instructor. Enjoy a variety of Italian dishes from full menu or take advantage of the happy hour menu with tantalizing Italian...

Learn the basic fundamentals of pottery-wheel throwing/ Experience the creative process in a hands-on class. Includes instruction with studio artist.  An introduction: including hands on experience.  This introduces the basics of wheel throwing employed by artists & craftsmen for thousands of years.  This introductory class...

Join us Saturday afternoon and learn to paint this beautiful 12×16 Octopus. You will get step by step instruction so No experience necessary to create this cute painting. Come alone or bring your friends and family, celebrate and create! We will guide you with Easy Step by Step instruction while you’re enjoying fantastic food and delicious wine,...

Have you been put under a “Love Spell”?! Join local artist for this Valentine’s Day themed Paint and Sip! We will be using deep and rich colors to create our custom hearts, along with stencils to create the hands hovering over the heart. Plenty of parking is offered. This is a family friendly venue, as well as dog friendly. This class is beginner...

New format: You will paint o canvas panels instead of stretched canvases You can choose the size of your canvas panel: 8x10, 9x12 or 11x14 You get to choose your painting style - Realistic or POPArt You will also learn how to transfer your pet photo to your canvas This is a self-paced workshop, and you can sign up as often as you like. Lovejoy...

Learn to draw the human figure, where the principles of form and proportion as well as gesture and movement are applied, with the aid of a live nude model. Learn the fundamentals of capturing the human anatomy with traditional techniques. In this class, you'll learn how to: Develop better observational skills Hand-eye coordination Draw short...

This course builds upon the skills acquired in the basic class. Artists will learn about composition for abstract art, different tools and mediums to incorporate in a piece of artwork and how to start an abstract piece from scratch. ​Each artist will be working on 1-2 pieces that they will complete during the 6-week course. This course may be repeated...

On Wine and Paint Wednesday night you will be Painting this beautiful Paradise View on 12×16 Canvas.

Enjoy painting this tranquil Buddha on 12×16 canvas. There is a Template for the Buddha face so No experience necessary. Artist will guide you throughout the event with Easy Step by Step instruction to paint while you are enjoying fantastic food and delicious Cocktails, wine and beer available for purchase. Tables are spread out to provide space...

Find out why oils are actually the easiest painting medium of them all and explore color, value, and composition! Perfect for those brand new to oil paint, returning to painting, or an experienced artist looking to add oils to your repertoire. Explore topics including studio materials, dynamic composing of objects, creating a narrative, and...