Classes and Workshops

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  • Creative and Professional Development
  • Music and Performance
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  • Painting Boot Camp
  • Sculpture, Photo and Mixed Media
  • Writing and Reading
MONDAYS DEC 1-29, 6PM–8:30PM
2025 | WORKSHOP

Painting Bootcamp with Jack McDonald

Jack walks you through each step of the painting process, from mixing colors to building a scene. You’ll leave with a finished piece and the confidence to keep going.

SAT DEC 6, 10AM–1PM
2025 | WORKSHOP

Print Your Own Holiday Cards: Kids Edition with Bria Ansara

Young artists create a set of cheerful, handmade holiday cards. Each student will design a custom image, print it in multiple colors, and leave with six cards and matching envelopes, ready to mail or gift.

FRI & SAT DEC 12-13, 11AM-3PM
2025 | WORKSHOP

The Art of Accuracy: Drawing Essentials with Samuel Alvarez

Gain confidence and control in your drawing practice through a structured, academic approach. Hands-on exercises, demonstrations, and individual feedback will strengthen your foundational skills.

SAT & SUN DEC 13–14, 10AM–3PM
2025 | WORKSHOP

iPhone Photography and Editing with William Carito

Learn camera techniques, best apps for editing, and get plenty of hands-on practice. You’ll leave with better photos and the skills to keep refining them.

SUN DEC 14, 1–4PM
2025 | WORKSHOP

Intuitive Painting with B. Lucy Stevens

This playful, non-judgmental painting workshop offers a mix of group games, fast sketches, blind contours, self-portraits, and more—often to music.

FRI DEC 19, 12PM–3PM
2025 | WORKSHOP

MassQing: Paint as Personal Ritual with Daniel Callahan (PEAR)

Inspired by global body-marking traditions, Callahan guides participants in designing and sharing their own symbolic “MassQ” to explore identity, presence, and creative self-expression.

SAT & SUN DEC 20–21, 10AM–2PM
2025 | WORKSHOP

Theatrical Clown and Puppetry with Donna Oblongata (PEAR)

Explore theatrical clowning and puppetry as tools for presence, absurdity, and imagination. Learn how to exaggerate your physicality, give voice to objects, and push boundaries.

DEC 29, 30, 31 & JAN 2, 9AM–4PM
2025 | WORKSHOP

Camp MicroPARTY with Electric Blue Yonder

Music, storytelling, science, and art collide in this joyful four-day camp. Spark curiosity, build compassion, and celebrate learning through fun.

SORRY THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELED
2025 | WORKSHOP

Making Ceramics from Algae with Jennifer Zettler and Casey Schachner

Bridge art and science in this hands-on workshop exploring the creative potential of algae-based clay.

SUN JAN 4, 1–3PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Mantras & Mala Making with Karen Moore

Design and string your own gemstone mala while learning its history, meaning, and meditative use.

4 MONDAYS JAN 5-26, 2–4:30PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Painting Bootcamp with Jack McDonald

No pushups here, just paints! Jack’s bootcamp makes painting easy, approachable, and seriously fun.

4 MONDAYS JAN 5-26, 6–8:30PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Painting Bootcamp with Jack McDonald

No pushups here, just paints! Jack’s bootcamp makes painting easy, approachable, and seriously fun.

12 TUESDAYS JAN 6-MAR 24, 5:30-7:30PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

The Artist’s Way with Rosalind Brackenbury

Reignite your creativity with guided exercises, journaling, and group support based on The Artist’s Way.

WED JAN 7, 3–6PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Introduction to Relief Printmaking with Ian J. Welch

Carve, ink, and print bold designs while learning the basics of relief printmaking techniques.

FRI, SAT & SUN JAN 9-11, 9AM-1PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Intro to Landscape Painting with Samuel Alvarez

Learn techniques for building a personal still life painting, from composition to creative expression.

WED JAN 14, 9AM-12PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Introduction to Watercolor with Jan Cederlund

Learn watercolor essentials—mixing, brush handling, and basic techniques—in a supportive, beginner‑friendly class.

WED & THU JAN 14–15, 3–6:30PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Simple Sashiko with Andrea Varga

Practice traditional Japanese embroidery, slow‑stitching functional pieces and learning Boro‑inspired designs.

FRI JAN 16, 12–2:30PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Soap Sculpting with Spencer Tinkham (PEAR)

Jumpstart creativity with quick sketches, then carve whimsical, detailed sculptures from soft soap.

SAT JAN 17, 10AM–4PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Encaustic Monotype with Pamela Kostmayer

Create one‑of‑a‑kind prints using hot wax, pigment, and paper with layered mixed‑media techniques.

SAT JAN 17, 10:30AM–1:30PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

The Doors of Perception with Marsh Muirhead

Explore haiku as a creative spark and tool for poetry, inspiration, and imaginative writing.

TUE JAN 20, 5-7PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Drop-in Figure Drawing

No-frills figure drawing from a live model. Bring your materials—no instruction provided.

WED JAN 21, 10AM–4PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Drawing Basics with Douglas David

Build confidence and skills through drawing instruction with demos, exercises, and personal feedback.

6 THURSDAYS JAN 22–FEB 26, 1–3:30PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

LOL Improv with Don Bartolone & Liz Cloud

Embrace spontaneity and foster risk-taking through the fun of improvisation.

FRI & SAT JAN 23–24, 10AM–4PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Oil Painting Basics with Douglas David

Learn classical oil painting techniques while exploring still lifes, seascapes, and landscapes.

FRI JAN 23, 10:30AM–1:30PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Writing Short, Crossing Genres, Getting Published with Marsh Muirhead

Experiment with short-form writing and get practical tips on submitting your work for publication.

8 SUNDAYS JAN 25–MAR 15, 12–2PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Comedy Scene Acting with Dennis Zacek

Explore farce and satire through two-person comedic scenes, performance, and group critique sessions.

3 MONDAYS JAN 26–FEB 9, 5–6:30PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

From Page to Stage: Short Stories & Broadway with Stephen Kitsakos

Explore how great short stories inspired musicals through engaging discussion and multimedia.

TUE & WED JAN 27–28, 7:30PM–9:30PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Stargazing 101 with Larry Halstead

The night sky gets personal in this two-evening intro to astronomy with a beginner-focused lecture and rooftop stargazing.

WED JAN 28, 9AM–12PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Continuing in Watercolor with Jan Cederlund

Build confidence and skill with guided watercolor exercises and personalized feedback in this intermediate-level workshop.

WED JAN 28, 1:30–5:30PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Painting with String with Carrie Botto

Weave bold color and texture into a stitched panel using yarn, movement, and playful fiber techniques.

THU–SAT JAN 29–31, 10AM–2PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Explorations in Acrylic Painting with Lothar Speer

Experiment with acrylic techniques and expressive brushwork in a dynamic, classically rooted painting workshop.

TUESDAYS FEB 3–MAR 10, 10AM–12PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Building Enclosures with Roberta Marks

Create intimate box-like artworks using found objects, memory, and personal experience as inspiration.

WED FEB 4, 9AM-12PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Further Exploration of Watercolor with Jan Cederlund

Deepen your watercolor practice through new techniques, guided exercises, and supportive instructor feedback.

WED FEB 4, 1:30–5:30PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Rock Wrapping with Japanese Basket Knots with Carrie Botto

Wrap natural stones with Japanese basket knots to create beautiful, giftable fiber art forms.

FRI & SAT FEB 6-7, 10AM–2PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Creating a Sculptural Head with Clay with Stacey Johnson Hardy

Hand-build a 12″ clay head while exploring texture, mark-making, and expressive sculptural form.

FRI FEB 6, 1:30–5:30PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Basket Coiling with Carrie Botto

Create a raffia basket using traditional coiling techniques and colorful materials to make it yours.

SAT & SUN FEB 7–8, 10AM–2PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Bas Relief Wood Carving with Andy Thurber

Tell stories in wood with Conch artist Andy Thurber in this hands-on, history-filled carving workshop.

WED FEB 11, 9AM-12PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Introduction to Watercolor with Jan Cederlund

Learn watercolor essentials—mixing, brush handling, and basic techniques—in a supportive, beginner‑friendly class.

WED FEB 11, 5–7PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Paint Pouring with Sandy West

Let loose with color in this fluid, fun intro to acrylic paint pouring.

THU FEB 12, 5:30–7PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Essential Oils: Blending & Bracelet-Making with Karen Moore

Design a gemstone bracelet and blend your own signature scent in this mindful, sensory craft workshop.

FRI & SAT FEB 13–14, 10:30AM–2:30PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Abstracting the Image: Acrylic Painting with Franck Hodelin

Use photos as creative springboards for expressive, abstracted acrylic works with bold color and form.

SUN FEB 15, 1–4PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Expressive Self-Portraits with B. Lucy Stevens

Explore identity and emotion through playful self-portraiture using fast sketches and experimental mixed media.

MON, WED & FRI FEB 16-20, 9:30AM–12PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Writing from Experience with Hallie Ephron

Turn real-life moments into personal essays with insight and guidance from a published author.

TUE FEB 17, 5-7PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Drop-in Figure Drawing

No-frills figure drawing from a live model. Bring your materials—no instruction provided.

WED–FRI FEB 18–20, 9AM–3PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Capturing the Light of Key West with Michele Byrne

Paint on-location and harness light’s magic in this plein air workshop with Michele Byrne.

4 FRIDAYS FEB 20-MAR 13, 1:30–3PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Humor in Musical Theater with Nancy 3. Hoffman

Learn what makes musicals funny with expert-led examples, discussion, and live performance.

SAT FEB 21, 10AM–2PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Into the Light: Drawing Atmosphere & Form with Priscilla Coote

Learn watercolor essentials—mixing, brush handling, and basic techniques—in a supportive, beginner‑friendly class.

SAT FEB 21, 12-4PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Capturing Nature with Printing (on Paper) with Dawn Wilkins

Capture the fine textures of botanicals using playful, meditative nature printing techniques on paper.

SUN FEB 22, 12-4PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Capturing Nature with Printing (on Fabric) with Dawn Wilkins

Print your own fabric using botanical forms and accessible nature-inspired techniques with artist Dawn Wilkins.

MON FEB 23, 1–3PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Tell Them Who You Are with Cricket Desmarais

Craft confident, authentic artist statements and bios in a supportive workshop with guided writing prompts.

TUE & WED FEB 24–25, 7:30PM–9:30PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Stargazing 101 with Larry Halstead

The night sky gets personal in this two-evening intro to astronomy with a beginner-focused lecture and rooftop stargazing.

WED FEB 25, 9AM–12PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Continuing in Watercolor with Jan Cederlund

Build confidence and skill with guided watercolor exercises and personalized feedback in this intermediate-level workshop.

WED & THU FEB 25–26, 5:30–8:30PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Pet Portraits with Maggie Ruley

Capture your pet’s spirit with expressive acrylics in this fun, beginner-friendly portrait workshop.

FRI FEB 27, 10:30AM–1:30PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Build a Kinetic Cardboard Sea Creature with Cricket Desmarais

Design and construct a movable ocean creature using cardboard and creative paper engineering.

SAT FEB 28, 10AM–4PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Collage with Color with Pamela Kostmayer

Layer paper, fabric, and mixed media to build vibrant, tactile compositions with painterly flair.

WED–FRI MAR 4–6, 9AM–3PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Painting with Light & Color with John Clayton

Simplify shapes into vibrant color spots in this plein air palette knife workshop.

SAT MAR 7, 10:30AM - 12:30PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Printing From Nature: Kids Edition with Bria Ansara

Explore textures and color while printing with leaves, fruit, and other natural materials.

SAT MAR 7, 1–4PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Persona Writing in Poetry & Prose with Katharyn Howd Machan

Use prompts and exercises to write from the perspective of imagined or historical characters.

SAT & SUN MAR 7-8, 2:30-4:30PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Making Cyanotypes with Timothy Goldkin

Capture the sun with cyanotypes, where photography meets printmaking in this hands-on creative workshop.

TUE & WED MAR 10-11, 3-6 pm
2026 | WORKSHOP

Painting with Gouache with William Kwamena-Poh

Explore gouache, a vibrant, opaque watercolor, in this hands-on workshop led by a celebrated Ghanaian artist.

WED MAR 11, 9AM–12PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Further Exploration of Watercolor with Jan Cederlund

Deepen your watercolor practice through new techniques, guided exercises, and supportive instructor feedback.

THU–SAT MAR 12–14, 10AM–2PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Drawing the Figure with Lothar Speer

Practice proportion, gesture, and contour while drawing from a live model using classical techniques.

MON-FRI MAR 16-20, 9AM-3PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

ACT OUT! Spring Break Camp for Kids with Nancy 3. Hoffman & Liz Cloud

Kids spend their spring break learning new skills in a physical and social environment.

SAT & SUN MAR 21-22, 10AM-3PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

iPhone Photography and Editing with William Carito

Learn camera techniques, best apps for editing, and get plenty of hands-on practice. You’ll leave with better photos and the skills to keep refining them.

SAT MAR 21, 1–4PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Doodle Workshop for Adults with B. Lucy Stevens

Unlock creativity and play with guided doodling, mark-making, and layering bold, expressive designs.

SUN MAR 22, 1-4PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Create Your Own Postage Stamp with Sergio Baradat (PEAR)

Design your own postage stamp with guidance from a professional UN and USPS designer.

WED MAR 25, 1–4PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Expressive Self-Portraits with B. Lucy Stevens

Explore identity and emotion through playful self-portraiture using fast sketches and experimental mixed media.

THU MAR 26, 5-7PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Paint & Sip with Sandy West

Follow along step-by-step while sipping and painting your very own masterpiece.

SAT MAR 28, 10AM–4PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Encaustic Collage with Pamela Kostmayer

Fuse hot wax, collage, and drawing tools to create richly layered, luminous mixed media pieces.

SAT MAR 28, 10AM-2PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Expressive Faces for the Wall with Stacey Johnson Hardy

Create expressive ceramic masks using hand-building and glazing techniques in this playful, hands-on workshop.

SUN MAR 29, 10AM–2PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Encaustic Cigar Box Magic with Cricket Desmarais

Fuse wax, imagery, and ephemera to turn a cigar box into a glowing personal treasure chest.

TUE MAR 31, 5-7PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Drop-in Figure Drawing

No-frills figure drawing from a live model. Bring your materials—no instruction provided.

SAT & SUN APR 4–5, 10AM–2PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Bas Relief Wood Carving with Andy Thurber

Tell stories in wood with Conch artist Andy Thurber in this hands-on, history-filled carving workshop.

4 SUNDAYS APR 5-26, 10:30AM–12PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Lighting the Fire to Write with Cricket Desmarais

Unblock and reconnect with your creative voice through guided journaling, prompts, meditation, and reflection.

WED, THU & FRI, APR 8-10, 10:30AM-3PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Painting Your Own Personalized Still Life with Samuel Alvarez

Learn techniques for building a personal still life painting, from composition to creative expression.

SAT & SUN APR 11–12, 10AM–4PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Soul Collage: Art for Everyone with Sharon DiGiulio

Come create, reflect and celebrate your story – one piece at a time!

SAT APR 11, 12–3PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Poetry On Fire: For Kids with Cricket Desmarais

Write and perform original poems with impact—perfect for submissions to our annual Frost Contest.

2 WED APR 15 & 22, 10:30AM–2:30PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Painting With Glass with Mary Martin

Turn your favorite drawing into a kiln-fired glass painting using powdered colored frit.

FRI APR 17, 10AM–12PM or 1PM–3PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Sumi-e: Expressive Ink Art with Masumi Sakagami

Learn the ancient East Asian art of ink painting through delicate brushwork and mindful attention. with an emphasis on line, gesture, and simplicity.

2 SAT APR 18 & 25, 10:30AM - 2:30PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Bead Making with Air-Dry Clay: Kids Edition with Bria Ansara

Create colorful jewelry and pendants with clay, texture tools, and mixed media embellishments.

TUE APR 21, 5-7PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Drop-in Figure Drawing

No-frills figure drawing from a live model. Bring your materials—no instruction provided.

FRI MAY 1, 10AM-1PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Creative Kickstart with Eric Lapin

Jumpstart your creative business with practical tools, lively discussion, and real-world strategies.

SAT MAY 16, 10:30AM - 12PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Wintergreen Oil Transfers with Angelica Clyman (PEAR)

Use wintergreen oil to transfer images and layer them with mixed media for unique effects.

WED & THU MAY 20-21, 12PM-1PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Writing Character from Setting with CJ Hauser (PEAR)

Invent worlds and characters through writing exercises that explore setting’s emotional and narrative power.

FRI JUN 12, 12PM-4PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Sun Stories: Memory & Light in Key West with Eszter Sziksz (PEAR)

After a short discussion on memory and place, participants use cyanotype to create images layered with emotion and meaning. A quiet way to make your mark.

MON & TUE JUN 15-16, 11AM-3PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Myth and Material with Wendell Smith (PEAR)

Explore mythology as a central source of creative inspiration. Drawing from global mythological traditions, learn how to enrich your storytelling through art.

WED JUN 17, 10:30AM-3PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Science Fiction in Theatre with Gordon Dahlquist (PEAR)

Learn to adapt sci-fi concepts for live theater through writing prompts and dramatic structure insights.

THU-SUN JUN 18-21, 6-9PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Summer Solstice Plein Air Watercolor Workshop with Susan Sugar

Capture the summer solstice in watercolor during golden hour with artist Susan Sugar on the beach.

THU & FRI JUL 16-17, 1-2:30PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

Place and Setting in Fiction Writing with M. L. Rio (PEAR)

Discover the power of place in fiction and explore how setting can shape voice and mood.

FRI AUG 14, 1- 2:30PM
2026 | WORKSHOP

The Art and Impact of Archival Research with Monica Berra (PEAR)

Learn to enhance creative projects through archival materials, tools, and research strategies across disciplines.