workshops & classes
A variety of workshops and classes for all ages are offered at the Pence Gallery throughout the year, including adult workshops, programs for children and teens, and family programs.
Art in Action:
Family Art Workshops
September 20 | 1-3 PM
$5 Members, $10 Non-Members (Per person, per session, all 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.
6-Session Workshop:
Guided by facilitators Amy Vidra & Lyndsey Rocca
Fridays, 10-11:45 AM
Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30 & Nov. 6, 13
$25 Members | $35 Non-Members
One-Time Workshops:
Guided by facilitator Amy Vidra
Oct. 26 & Nov. 12, 10-11:45 AM
$5 Members | $10 Non-Members
Stained Glass Workshop with Salty Bird Glass
Sunday, October 11 | 1- 3:30 PM
$125 Members | $140 Non-Members (All materials included)
Join instructor Tiara Nixon with Salty Bird Glass to learn the timeless art of Tiffany-style stained glass. In this workshop, you will learn how to apply copper foil, solder, and finish your own beautiful 5” pumpkin. No prior stained glass experience is needed, and this workshop is open to artists ages 14 and above. Space is limited!
Before registering for this workshop, click here to read about safety & liability.
Layered Beginnings: An Abstraction by Design Workshop with Michael Shemchuk
Saturday & Sunday, November 14-15 | 10 AM – 4:30 PM
$320 Members | $350 Non-Members (Materials not included)
This mixed media workshop tackles creating dynamic, textured surfaces as a first step in the Abstraction by Design process. Under the guidance of artist Michael Shemchuk, participants will apply layers of paper and paint and produce surfaces that enable them to sand, scrape, peel, paint, collage and repeat multiple times. During this workshop, students will complete a series of layered surfaces, which are ideal for furthering paint & collage projects.
Click here to download a materials list. (Please note that some prep assignments will need to be completed before the workshop starts. See the materials list for more information).
Abstract Drawing Themes & Techniques: A Small Sketchbooks Workshop with Sara Post
Saturday & Sunday, November 21-22 | 10 AM – 3:30 PM
$370 Members | $390 Non-Members (Some materials provided)
In this workshop with Sara Post, students will learn the elements that underpin abstract drawing and consider ways to initiate and sustain a daily drawing practice. Students will work with abstract techniques, with an emphasis on self-chosen themes and materials, and will create work in a series. Each student will make one or more accordion sketchbooks, as well as individual drawings to explore and connect ideas using wet and dry drawing materials and collage. Some materials will be provided; some materials will be supplied by students. A materials list will be sent upon registration.
Sublimation Collage Workshop with Heather Hogan
Sunday, December 13 | 10 AM – 1:30 PM
$115 Members | $125 Non-Members (Materials included)
With artist Heather Hogan, students will learn how to transform paper collage into vibrant, permanent fabric prints and functional art. Participants will learn the collage transfer process, composition strategies, and safety procedures for heat presses. Blending traditional printmaking and collage traditions with modern maker tools, this workshop encourages play with negative space, color contrast, and surface design, transforming transient paper collages into durable, archival textiles. This workshop is perfect for beginners, and prior printmaking or textile experience is not required.
Intermediate Watercolor with Misuk Goltz
Tuesdays, 10 AM – 12 PM | September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
$170 Members | $190 Non-Members (Materials not included)
This 5-week workshop with Misuk Goltz will focus on using your brushes to their full potential and practicing diverse hand motions to achieve painterly, expressive watercolor paintings. Students will learn how to distribute different values to create balanced and sophisticated artwork while painting various subjects. Please note that this class is intended for participants who have previous experience with watercolor techniques and color blending. The use of high-quality watercolor materials is strongly recommended to achieve the best results.
Watercolor Classes with Joanne Andresen
To enroll for this class and receive a supply list, please email Joanne directly at [email protected].
Intermediate Watercolor with Joanne Andresen
Wednesdays, 9-11 AM | September 9, 16, 23, 30 & October 7, 14
$165 Members, $175 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.
