Art in Action: Family Art Workshops

Sundays, 1 – 3 PM | Dec. 8
$4 Members, $8 Non-Members (per person, materials included)

Art in Action engages kids 5-12 in art projects that are fun, creative, and collaborative with their family members. Projects are designed to introduce kids to making their own artwork, by experimenting with creative ideas and materials. Our resident art teacher will introduce you to the wealth of possibilities in our upstairs classroom. This is a drop-in program, with no registration required. Class size is limited to 25 people on a first come first served basis.

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Healing Arts Program

This program offers a six-week workshop that uses art as a healing language for those experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one, as well as one-time workshops that focus more broadly on themes related to depression, anxiety, or major life changes. Through the process of art making, participants have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space.

This program is generously sponsored by Bob & Joanne Andresen. Participants must be 18 or older, and no art experience is necessary. Limited to the first 8 participants who register. Registration online is required.

Please note that starting in fall 2024, the Pence will charge a small fee for all Healing Arts workshops. This fee helps cover the cost of materials and staff coordination. Thank you for your support!

Watercolor with Misuk Goltz

Tuesdays, 10 AM-12 PM | Winter Dates TBD
$180 Members | $190 Non-Members (Materials not included)

Watercolor painters are invited to join this 6-week workshop where they will learn the steps of constructing journal pages with artist Misuk Goltz. Journaling will allow you to grow your skills as an observer, creator, and painter, not to mention the pleasure you will get as you record the moments you want to remember. While illustrating your life experiences, from small things to significant happenings, on paper you will find that you have a higher level of attention and greater appreciation of the life around you. Let’s make your journal a sanctuary where your personal reflections and observations take place. Please note that minimal watercolor painting experience is required to join this workshop. 

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Watercolor Classes with Joanne Andresen

Please email Joanne Andresen directly at [email protected] to register for her watercolor class, to receive a supply list, and for any questions.

Beginning Watercolor with Joanne Andresen

Thursdays, 1:30-3 PM | Nov. 21, Dec. 5, 12 & 19 (4 classes)
$70 Members | $80 Non-Members (Materials not included)

This class is intended for students who have never taken a watercolor class or who would like to become reacquainted with watercolor painting. Students will be using a limited palette while practicing techniques of painting on dry and wet paper, building exciting colors through glazing, exploring light and dark progression of values, while applying paint with a light touch.

Intermediate Watercolor with Joanne Andresen

Wednesdays, 9-10:30 AM | Nov. 20, Dec. 4, 11 & 18 (4 classes)
$70 Members | $80 Non-Members (Materials not included)

This class is for continuing watercolor students. Students should be familiar with watercolor materials and basic techniques. Color mixing, value transitions, composition and brushwork will be emphasized. Painting outside of class will be encouraged and critiques of work will be part of the class structure. Students will supply their own materials.