Workshops 2026
Vision Board Workshop: Create Your 2026 with Intention
Instructor: Eileen West
Adults & Older Teens
Date:: January 8, 2026
Time: 5:00pm-7:30pm
Begin the new year with creativity and clarity.
Start 2026 by setting your dreams in motion through artful intention. In this guided workshop, you’ll create a personal vision board that reflects your goals, values, and aspirations for the year ahead. Using collage, imagery, and words, we’ll explore what you most want to invite into your life—whether that’s new opportunities, balance, creativity, or connection.
No art experience needed—just an open mind and curiosity. All materials are provided, though you’re welcome to bring personal photos, quotes, or magazine clippings that inspire you.
Leave with a finished vision board and renewed focus to carry into the new year.
Duration: One 2.5-hour session
Materials Fee: $5 materials fee paid to instruction when you arrive in class. eileen.west2@gmail.com
Class# MWEW3
$50 non members / $45 members
Pointsettias in Watercolor Workshop
Instructor: Kat Block
Adults & Older Teens
Date: Sunday January 11, 2026
Time: 1:30 pm - 4:30pm
While observing a still life of a pointsetta plant, we will do a very basic drawing of the petals and leaves, omitting the pot, Georgia O'Keefe style. Everyone will make 2 separate drawings. One of the drawings will be toned with a watercolor wash and left to dry.. The other drawing will be painted in directly with paint, focusing on strong reds and greens.
Supplies:
2 sheets of 140 lb cold press watercolor paper, 9" x 12" or 11: x 14"
pencil and eraser,
#4 or #6 pointed round watercolor brush
#2 pointed round watercolor brush
Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium red medium, dioxazine purple, phthalo green
Email Kat Block with any questions.
Class# MWKB1
$75 non members / $70 members
Torn Paper Beach Collage Workshop
Instructor: Kat Block
Adults & Older Teens
Date: Sunday February 1, 2026
Time: 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Participants will set up an asymmetrical composition for a landscape. They will first establish a horizon line.
They will create a sky with clouds and perhaps a sun. The paper will be torn for the clouds band tonal variations will be created by layering tissue paper in top of pastel paper. That way there will be soft edges such as can be seen in clouds,
The water will reflect the colors in the sky and there will be thin ripples. If there is a sun in the image, the light will be reflected.
The artists can decide whether they wish to include any land forms.
All if the papers will be layered to achieve a natural depth effect.
$7.00 materials fee paid to the instructor.
Email Kat Block with any questions.
Class# MWKB2
$75 non members / $70 members
Class# MWDD1
Pattern & Personality: Portraits Reinvented
Instructor: Eileen West
Adults & Older Teens
Date: Thursday February 12, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Dive into a world of creativity and self-expression! Come alone or bring a friend to experience this fun, inspiring workshop. You’ll create a unique portrait (of yourself or another) using vibrant wallpaper patterns. Explore how different textures, colors, and patterns can convey a person’s personality. Whether you’re an experienced artist or a curious beginner, this workshop is designed to inspire and ignite your artistic spirit!
No experience needed. All materials will be supplied by the instructor at no additional cost. Just come and have fun!
Email Eileen West with any questions – eileen.west2@gmail.com
Class# MWEW4
$75 non members / $70 members
Drawing and Painting Roses Workshop
Instructor: Kat Block
Adults & Older Teens
Date: Sunday February 22, 2026
Time: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Turn your Valentine’s Day roses into lasting works of art!
In this fun and accessible workshop, you’ll learn a simple yet stunning method for drawing roses that anyone can do. Step by step, you’ll explore the graceful shapes, color nuances, and natural beauty of the rose — and once your drawing comes to life, you’ll have the option to transform it into a finished watercolor painting.
Materials:
Drawing paper, colored pencils, HB pencil, eraser, fresh or dried roses (if available)
Watercolor supplies: 140 lb cold press paper, pointed round brush, and paints — Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red Medium, Dioxazine Purple, Sap Green, Phthalo Green, and Cadmium Yellow.
Email Kat Block with any questions.
Class# MWKB3
$75 non members / $70 members