Come explore the versatility of loose watercolor combined with ink by learning ways to depict the beauty of delicate florals!

In this class, Heather will share techniques for capturing the essence of a floral like lily of the valley by emphasizing movement and spontaneity over realism. We’ll focus on ways to simplify these dainty flowers in ink and be inspired by the intermingling of the watercolor pigments on the page, letting go of the need to depict every detail and yet still conveying the exquisite nature of our subjects.

Starting with some exercises to become better acquainted with our tools, we’ll then create an ink drawing that conveys the defining qualities of our chosen subject, finishing with evocative touches of watercolor that enhance the effects of the ink. Techniques for depicting white flowers, enhancing contrast, and using background watercolor washes to add texture and interest will help create a gorgeous final painting that fuses the delicacy of ink with the energy of watercolor.

Ages 15 and up

$35

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In the top five list of items any crafter might have lingering in their craft cave is unused paper and scraps of material. With that and a little bit of mat board, glue, string, and the desire to journal or keep records of all your crafts and feelings, you can make a journal of your very own.

In this class, local craft-o-logist, Rebecca, will show you how to put together a journal using up-cycled items such as fabric, paper, cardboard, and string. You will also be introduced to the art of bookbinding and go home with a journal or three of your own and the knowledge and resources to continue your new craft.

Ages 12 and up

$45

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Self Care Sundays just got even better. Need a creative break? Book a table in our studio for only $6 on Sundays! Bring up to three friends and come get your relaxing craft on! Feel free to bring food and drinks.

Use the code SUNDAY when booking your studio table to get 40% off the price of an hour of fun and creativity!

Are you interested in trying out Gelli printing but don't know where to start? Or have you dipped your toes into the process and want more guidance on how to take it further? Join us for this class on Gelli printing, a quick and easy method of printing that uses a gelli plate, paint, and paper to easily create monoprints. In this class, you will learn to use a gelli plate to create custom paper designs for display, collage, or scrapbooking and cardmaking. If you have your own Gelli plate, bring it with you! Gelli plate and other supplies are provided.

Ages 16 and up

$30

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🎉 Friday just got better! 🎨
Snag a studio table for just $5 every Friday — no joke!
Use code FRIDAY when you book, and let the creativity (and savings) flow.
Grab your spot, bring your ideas, and let’s make something awesome this Friday!\

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Join Marian Morrill, CZT (Certified Zentangle Teacher), in "tangling" on small squares (2x2 inches) of black paper or "bijou tiles." We'll work on four different patterns ("tangles") using white Gelly Roll pens as well as both graphite and white pencils. White ink on a black tile creates beautiful studies in light. These smaller tiles are a warmup for students to draw their own creation with a larger black tile. All materials are provided.

ages 13 and up

$35

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Join Emma as she teaches you the basics of crochet. Leave with a bamboo crochet hook and a small crocheted washcloth.

$25

age 12 and up

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Join Ari (they/them) to learn how to make and use a dissolvable stick-on pattern for embroidery.

We’ll start by drawing, tracing, or stenciling an image onto the stick-on stabilizer. Then we’ll go over the lines with embroidery stitches. Ari will teach a few basic stitches, or if you are an experienced embroiderer you can go with what you know! We will have some relaxed time for stitching, then get a hands-on demo of how the stabilizer dissolves so that you can do it on your own once your embroidery is finished. Small and simple patterns can be finished in class, and if you want to do something more complex you’ll be able to wrap it up at home.

Bring a washable cloth item you’d like to add some embroidery to, or use cloth provided by the instructor. If you have an image you’d like to trace and use for a pattern, bring that along too.

Beginners and intermediate embroiderers welcome!

ages 12 and up

$40

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Join Ari (they/them) to decorate coasters in this introduction to two-dimensional needle felting. Use provided patterns for inspiration, or design your own! We’ll use a specialized notched needle to draw with tufts of dyed wool on a pre-made felt background. You’ll come away with the knowledge to make more two-dimensional felted artwork at home, as well as a felting mat and needle to keep.

ages 12 and up

$40

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Self Care Sundays just got even better. Need a creative break? Book a table in our studio for only $6 on Sundays! Bring up to three friends and come get your relaxing craft on! Feel free to bring food and drinks.

Use the code SUNDAY when booking your studio table to get 40% off the price of an hour of fun and creativity!

Come learn some practical visible mending basics from instructor Ari (they/them). These techniques can help with extending the life of your clothing and fabrics while making them more unique and beautiful. Not only that, you’ll be helping to keep materials out of the waste stream!

We’ll cover patching as well as boro-style straight stitching for added strength.

Please bring your own piece of clothing or other fabric item (bag, curtain, etc) to work on. Bring something that is made of a sturdy non-stretchy material; denim or canvas works great! If you don’t currently have a damaged item, you can either bring something of your own to practice on and add some embellishment, or the instructor can provide you with a piece of fabric.

For patches, you can bring non-stretchy fabric that you’d like to use, or the instructor will have some on hand to use.

We’ll get a start on your project and send you home with the materials and know-how to complete it.

Ages 14 and up

$40

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Is there anything more refreshing on a hot day than an icy glass of lemonade or a mojito? Come cool off as we explore the process of creating a loose, expressive watercolor and ink painting of a summer drink!

We’ll begin with practicing techniques for depicting form and texture in watercolor, emphasizing intuitive brushwork and spontaneity over strict realism. Depicting a drink in a glass may seem intimidating, but Heather will show how approachable the process can be by breaking it down into a series of steps. After gaining some confidence with creating depth through these simple exercises, we’ll then paint a lively and vibrant glass of a cold drink, finishing with ink details that add structure and character.

You’ll learn how to capture bold colors, textures, and reflections in glass as well as how to use ink to enhance the dynamic vibrancy of watercolor. All materials will be provided, and you’ll leave with a completed painting as well as principles that will enable you to create future paintings in this expressive style.

Some experience in watercolor is helpful but not required. Whether you are completely new to watercolor or are seeking to add a new way of working to your skillset, come prepared to experiment, learn a new technique, and have fun bringing to life a piece of art that truly stands out!

ages 15 and up

$35

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Join instructor Ari (they/them) to learn the basics of embroidery materials and techniques while beginning a fun and flexible project. We’ll cover satin stitch, running stitch, and backstitch- possibly more depending on interest- and you’ll use your new skills to embellish a piece of printed fabric with your own stitches.

We’ll use 4 inch hoops, embroidery floss in a myriad of colors, and a choice of printed fabrics from the instructor’s stash. If you’d rather bring your own non-stretchy fabric (quilting cottons are great!) with a pattern that fits within a 4 inch circle, you are welcome to do so! Projects can be finished as a piece of hangable art using the hoop as a frame, or removed if you’d like to sew them onto something else.

Depending on the complexity of the design you choose, it is likely you will not complete the entire project in class. You’ll go home with the skills to continue embroidering on your own!

Ages 14 and up

$40

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🎉 Friday just got better! 🎨
Snag a studio table for just $5 every Friday — no joke!
Use code FRIDAY when you book, and let the creativity (and savings) flow.
Grab your spot, bring your ideas, and let’s make something awesome this Friday!\

Sign up for your studio time here!

Join Emma as she teaches you the basics of crochet. Leave with a bamboo crochet hook and a small crocheted washcloth.

$25

age 12 and up

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In the top five list of items any crafter might have lingering in their craft cave is unused paper and scraps of material. With that and a little bit of mat board, glue, string, and the desire to journal or keep records of all your crafts and feelings, you can make a journal of your very own.

In this class, local craft-o-logist, Rebecca, will show you how to put together a journal using up-cycled items such as fabric, paper, cardboard, and string. You will also be introduced to the art of bookbinding and go home with a journal or three of your own and the knowledge and resources to continue your new craft.

Ages 12 and up

$45

Sign up here!

Self Care Sundays just got even better. Need a creative break? Book a table in our studio for only $6 on Sundays! Bring up to three friends and come get your relaxing craft on! Feel free to bring food and drinks.

Use the code SUNDAY when booking your studio table to get 40% off the price of an hour of fun and creativity!

In the top five list of items any crafter might have lingering in their craft cave is unused paper and scraps of material. With that and a little bit of mat board, glue, string, and the desire to journal or keep records of all your crafts and feelings, you can make a journal of your very own.

In this class, local craft-o-logist, Rebecca, will show you how to put together a journal using up-cycled items such as fabric, paper, cardboard, and string. You will also be introduced to the art of bookbinding and go home with a journal or three of your own and the knowledge and resources to continue your new craft.

Ages 12 and up

$45

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The Zentangle® Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. The Zentangle Method increases focus and creativity and provides artistic satisfaction. In this beginner class, you'll create 4 distinct patterns or "tangles" on a 3 1/2 square piece of paper (referred to as a “tile”) using a pencil, a Micron pen, and a tortillon (a drawing tool made of rolled paper that blends pencil marks to give your artwork a 3-dimensional quality).

This is a two-hour class taught by Marian Morrill, CZT (Certified Zentangle Teacher).If you can write your name -- you can create art with the Zentangle method

Ages 13 and up

$35

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Join Emma as she teaches you the basics of crochet. Leave with a bamboo crochet hook and a small crocheted washcloth.

$25

age 12 and up

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Join Emma as she teaches you how to mix colors and make crocheted granny squares. Basic crochet experience needed. Leave with a bamboo crochet hook and a granny square!

Ages 12 and up

$25

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Eileen has been installing mosaics throughout Charlottesville in schools and Habitat for Humanity buildings. Her work can be seen at C’ville Art Cooperative on the Downtown Mall. This very beginner workshop will focus on tools, materials, and basics of cutting tile and glass, how to properly adhere mosaic bits to a substrate, make a curve from a square, and grouting. You’ll have a fun, relaxed time making your first impressive mosaic art piece at your own pace. You will go home with a ready to hang wall hanging with bright and shine glass and ceramic tiles. 5 1/2 hours with a 40 minute break to let the tiles set before grouting. Make sure to bring a lunch or some lunch money so you can grab a sandwich!

ages 12 and up

$65

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Join Emma as she teaches you the basics of knitting. No experience needed. Leave with a pair of knitting needles, the beginning of a scarf, and enough yarn to finish it!

ages 12 and up

$25

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Join Emma as she teaches you the basics of crochet. Leave with a bamboo crochet hook and a small crocheted washcloth.

$25

age 12 and up

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In this class you will learn the ins and outs of basic Cricut work. We will primarily focus on working with cardstock, however discussion will also cover vinyl, both regular and iron-on. You will also learn about Cricut Design Space, working with images and text; as well as cutting and writing with your machine. Please bring your cricut machine and a compatible laptop for the class for hands-on work.

Compatible Cricut machines include all Explore and Maker machines. Please note that while we can discuss working with the Joy and Joy Xtra, functions and features are limited for those two machines as compared to the Explore and Maker machines.

ages 16 and up

$35

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Celebrate summer by learning how to create stunning paintings of seashells in loose watercolor and ink!

In this class, we’ll explore techniques for expressive watercolor, emphasizing freedom and intuition over strict realism in combining watercolor with ink elements. Easy-to-follow instructions and useful tips will help make the process of watercolor painting fun and approachable, and you’ll learn how to use color, value, ink line, and even metallic touches to create gorgeous seashell paintings.

Beginning with some warm up exercises to become more comfortable with our tools and the behavior of water, pigments, and ink, we’ll then create a vibrant seashell painting that combines loose watercolor with the structure of ink. Finally, Heather will demonstrate how to use metallic acrylic ink as a unique finishing touch. All materials will be provided, and you’ll leave with a completed painting as well as principles that will enable you to create future mixed media paintings in this expressive style.

This class builds on the techniques practiced in Heather’s previous Expressive Watercolor and Ink classes by exploring a different subject matter as well as the possibilities of using metallics as enhancement. It is also suitable as a standalone course, however: no prior experience is necessary.

Whether you are completely new to watercolor or are seeking to add a new way of working to your skill set, you’ll be able to enjoy this relaxed time of painting together as we exercise creative intuition and explore the exciting ways that watercolor and ink can interact.

ages 15 and up

$35

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Learn the basics of the exposure triangle and get you familiar with your cameras settings for you to harness the power of the setting to make your vision a reality.

The class is being taught by high school photography teacher and professional photographer Rachel Wilson. https://rachelzwilson.com/ 

She brings over 25 years of photography experience and 18 years of teaching experience. 

The 3 hour workshop will start in the classroom with overview of composition of the exposure triangle. This is when everyone will get to know their camera settings. The second half of the workshop will be hands-on at McIntire Park. Participants will have the opportunity to put their knowledge into practice and ask questions while capturing.

Ages 18 and up

$30

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Join Ari (they/them) to learn how to make and use a dissolvable stick-on pattern for embroidery.

We’ll start by drawing, tracing, or stenciling an image onto the stick-on stabilizer. Then we’ll go over the lines with embroidery stitches. Ari will teach a few basic stitches, or if you are an experienced embroiderer you can go with what you know! We will have some relaxed time for stitching, then get a hands-on demo of how the stabilizer dissolves so that you can do it on your own once your embroidery is finished. Small and simple patterns can be finished in class, and if you want to do something more complex you’ll be able to wrap it up at home.

Bring a washable cloth item you’d like to add some embroidery to, or use cloth provided by the instructor. If you have an image you’d like to trace and use for a pattern, bring that along too.

Beginners and intermediate embroiderers welcome!

ages 14 and up

$40

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Breathe, Stretch, Meditate! Join Kara Snapp for an embodied experience of Transformational Yoga and Soul Painting! In this unique, somatic experience, you'll be guided through a gentle and inspiring yoga and meditation practice founded in self-awareness. You'll integrate your practice through a prompt-driven creative process, culminating in a completed work of mixed media. Though it is not necessary, feel free to bring any of your own supplies from home that call to you.

Please bring water, an open heart, a journal and a yoga mat, if you have one. Please dress for movement. This practice is suitable for all abilities and chair-based modifications can be offered. No previous experience with yoga or meditation is necessary. No hands-on assists will be offered, and you will be asked to sign a waiver. Kara is fully insured as a yoga teacher and yoga therapist.

Kara has a passion for creating, and is certified by the International Association of Yoga Therapists and Registered with Yoga Alliance. She has a broad scope of practices, and in this class you may experience techniques founded in Yogic and Buddhist philosophies and practices, psychology, and neuroscience, including movement, dialogue, meditation, and breathwork and of course, creative expression.

See www.embodhisomatics.com for more information.

Ages 18 and up

$45

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Join Ari (they/them) to decorate coasters in this introduction to two-dimensional needle felting. Use provided patterns for inspiration, or design your own! We’ll use a specialized notched needle to draw with tufts of dyed wool on a pre-made felt background. You’ll come away with the knowledge to make more two-dimensional felted artwork at home, as well as a felting mat and needle to keep.

ages 12 and up

$40

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Learn the basics of this Brazilian form of street theater and build your own miniature world and puppet show. Puppeteer Cecilia Cackley will introduce the history of lambe-lambe, the basic principles of a lambe-lambe show and give you time for experimenting and feedback on your ideas. This class is perfect for anyone interested in puppets, miniatures and theater.

Ages 10 and up

$30

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In the top five list of items any crafter might have lingering in their craft cave is unused paper and scraps of material. With that and a little bit of mat board, glue, string, and the desire to journal or keep records of all your crafts and feelings, you can make a journal of your very own.

In this class, local craft-o-logist, Rebecca, will show you how to put together a journal using up-cycled items such as fabric, paper, cardboard, and string. You will also be introduced to the art of bookbinding and go home with a journal or three of your own and the knowledge and resources to continue your new craft.

Ages 12 and up

$45

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Join Ari (they/them) for a fun felting class. Learn how to make a butterfly or moth pin using a specialized barbed needle to apply dyed wool to your choice of felt base. Make your insect realistic or fantastical, whatever you like! You’ll develop foundational needle felting skills, and leave class with one or more completed pins to keep or give as gifts.

Beginners and returning students welcome!

ages 12 and up

$40

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Join Ari (they/them) for a beginner-level felting class. Learn how to make soft and colorful mushroom decorations using a specialized barbed needle to sculpt beautiful dyed wool. You’ll learn to create three-dimensional forms and add details, and you’ll develop the foundational skills to continue needle felting at home. You’ll come away with one or more completed mushrooms to keep or give as a gift.

Ages 12 and up

$40

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