The Arts
Watercolor Fundamentals
Unlock the fundamentals of watercolor and learn how to paint with intention, confidence, and creativity. Watercolor Fundamentals builds a foundation in painting with watercolor through hands-on exploration of color, materials, and techniques. You will learn color mixing, brush control, washes, layering, texture, masking, and lighting while creating simple studies and mini paintings. Feel empowered to experiment freely, develop your artistic voice, and leave with skills that translate into continued creative growth.
Instructor: Danielle Helow
Sewing Basics I
Come sew with us! Begin or refresh your knowledge of the essentials of sewing. The course introduces you to operating a sewing machine, essential tools, fabric types and preparation, basic stitches, reading patterns, and cutting fabric. Apply this knowledge to create simple projects in class. You will also learn about seam allowances, various seams, hems, and finishes. Start with the basics and prepare yourself for more advanced techniques.
Instructor: Zoee Frazier
Sewing Basics II
Ready to advance your sewing skills to the next level? Master more advanced techniques and intermediate projects in this course. Learn techniques for sewing smooth curves, sharp corners, pivoting, applying interfacing, installing zippers, creating bias tape, and adding style to your garments with pockets, pleats, and gathering. Additionally, this course will cover creating templates for size consistency in projects and provide instructions for sewing various professional seams. Basic sewing skills are required.
Instructor: Zoee Frazier
Intermediate Sewing
This course builds on your foundational sewing skills through creative and technical projects that enhance confidence, precision, and versatility. Master decorative seams, embellishment techniques, and structured home items like pillows and cushion covers. Explore garment construction—shaping, darts, waistbands, hemming, and sleeves—plus quilting basics, specialty fabrics, and advanced patterns. By the end, you’ll have the skills to take on complex projects and bring your unique designs to life. Sewing Basics I and II, or equivalent sewing experience is required.
Instructor: Zoee Frazier
Beginning Ukulele
Interested in learning to play a musical instrument? Start with the ukulele! This fun, relaxed course is designed for students of all ages and experience levels. You'll learn the fundamentals of playing the ukulele, including tuning, basic chords, strumming and picking techniques, rhythm, and tips for playing with other musicians. Along the way, you'll explore the history of the ukulele, the different types of ukuleles available, how to care for your instrument, and fun ways to transpose songs into different keys using chords or a capo. You'll also receive recommendations for songbooks, helpful accessories, and online resources to continue your musical journey after class ends. Don’t have a ukulele? No problem! The instructor will provide guidance on finding one and has a limited number of "loaner ukes" for class use.
Instructor: Cindy Bear
Beginning Guitar
Have you always wanted to play guitar? In this fun, hands-on beginner course, you'll learn essential guitar skills, including tuning, chords, strumming, fingerpicking, rhythm, basic music theory, and instrument care while gaining the confidence to play with others. You'll develop effective practice habits, learn to read chord charts and basic tablature, and explore resources to support your continued growth. By the end of the course, you'll be able to play and transition between common chords, perform a variety of strumming patterns, and play a repertoire of popular songs within the group. Don't own a guitar? The instructor help you choose one before class begins, and a limited number of loaner guitars may be available during class.
Instructor: Cindy Bear
Intro to Songwriting
Songwriting is a unique and expressive art form that blends creativity with a deep understanding of musical principles. In Intro to Songwriting, you’ll explore the essential elements of a song—form, function, structure, and patterns. Learn to craft melodies, discover melodic designs that elevate your work, and develop and arrange lyrics. Finally, you will learn how to seamlessly connect the words of your lyrics with the harmonious chords.
Instructor: Jenna DeMartino
Nature’s Birdhouses
Discover the trend of using gourds as birdhouses and birdfeeders nationwide. Attract birds to your yard with a beautifully decorated and natural birdhouse made from a gourd. In Nature’s Birdhouses, choose a gourd to craft your own natural bird sanctuary. Gourds are prepped and ready for assembly; we provide paint supplies, just bring ideas and inspirational pictures for painting your gourd — as well as a paint shirt. Have fun and enjoy seeing and hearing birds in their new natural and decorated gourd home.
Tree of Life
The Tree of Life has emerged in multiple art forms. Create your own Tree of Life on a natural gourd. Discover the history of gourds, along with their various functions and uses. Then, use wire to form the tree structure and adorn it with natural stones. Finish your creation with a rim made from treated pine needles. The course will provide a stained gourd, wire, stones, a rim, and supplies.
Seasonal Ornaments
Create hand-painted gourds just in time for the holidays. Learn about the fascinating history of gourds. Then, draw and paint a seasonal character onto two 4 to 6-inch gourds. You will have two unique ready-to-hang ornaments to give away or add to your holiday decorations. The course will provide two small gourds, embellishments, paint, and supplies. Examples will be displayed for inspiration; just bring a paint shirt.
Springtime Birds
Go crazy with gourds! This fun, creative art project will inspire your creative self to make a bird of your imagination. In Springtime Birds, you will transform two small gourds into artistic birds. Make them silly or make them realistic. You will be provided two 4 to 6-inch cleaned gourds to decorate. The course will provide paint supplies, colorful wire, dowel rods, feathers, and bases for the birds. Just bring ideas and inspirational pictures for painting your gourd — as well as a paint shirt. Invite a friend or two and have fun bringing your silly gourd birds to life.