Thursday Morning Jewelry Open Studio with Taylor 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

In Jewelry Making Open Studio, you will work on your own project with the support of a Facilitating Artist. In the beginning of the session, you will create a project plan that will guide your work toward a final project. It is recommended that you have some background in jewelry making so that you can work semi-independently on your project. Through your individual project, you may learn new skills and build on existing skills.

Please prepare some ideas ahead of time so that you and your facilitating artist can create a project plan on the first day of programming! Even just a simple photo of an idea works! You could also make a Pinterest board of ideas!

Tuesday Morning Ceramics and Mixed Media Open Studio with Paige 3B Oct 30-Dec 22

From: 18

In Open Studio, you will work on your own project with the support of a Facilitating Artist. In the beginning of the session, you will create a project plan that will guide your work toward a final project. It is recommended that you have some background in ceramics and/or mixed media so that you can work semi-independently on your project. Through your individual project, you may learn new skills and build on existing skills.

Please prepare some ideas ahead of time so that you and your facilitating artist can create a project plan on the first day of programming! Even just a simple photo of an idea works! You could also make a Pinterest board of ideas!

Thurs Morning Ceramics and Mixed Media Open Studio with Paige 3B(Oct 30-Dec 22)

From: 18

In Open Studio, you will work on your own project with the support of a Facilitating Artist. In the beginning of the session, you will create a project plan that will guide your work toward a final project. It is recommended that you have some background in ceramics and/or mixed media so that you can work semi-independently on your project. Through your individual project, you may learn new skills and build on existing skills.

Please prepare some ideas ahead of time so that you and your facilitating artist can create a project plan on the first day of programming! Even just a simple photo of an idea works! You could also make a Pinterest board of ideas!

Wednesday Afternoon Sewing with Volunteers 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

"SewAbility" offers an inclusive and adaptive learning experience for adults with special needs, facilitated by skilled instructors specializing in diverse abilities. Whether participants are beginners or have some sewing experience, our workshop ensures tailored learning, with a range of adaptive tools and materials, including easy-grip scissors and specially designed sewing machines. Beyond sewing techniques, "SewAbility" emphasizes creative exploration, encouraging individuals to express their unique creativity through personalized projects. The workshop fosters social connections, providing a supportive community where participants can share stories and build friendships. As participants gain sewing skills and complete projects, "SewAbility" focuses on empowerment, boosting self-confidence, and enabling individuals with special needs to express themselves through the art of sewing.

Friday Morning Ceramic Slab-Making with Paige 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

In this workshop, you will learn to use ceramic slabs to make decorative and functional pieces. Learn new techniques and improve your craftsmanship while creating three dimensional art out of clay.

Thursday Afternoon Glaze-tastic with Paige 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

Develop your glazing skills by learning a wide variety of amazing techniques! Love to draw? This is the ceramic workshop for you! We will be working on smooth surfaced ceramic pieces that will provide a perfect piece for you to be able to illustrate your amazing ideas with ease!

Friday Afternoon Large-Scale Acrylic Painting with Sydney 3B (Oct 30-Dec 22)

From: 18

Take your painting skills to the next level in this workshop! We will use the tools and techniques from prevoius painting workshops and work on large surfaces to create BIG works of art!

Monday Afternoon Mixed Media with Michelle 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

 If you like mixed media, a little mystery, and want to get to know Michelle, register for this workshop!

Wednesday Morning Mixed Media with Michelle 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

 If you like mixed media, a little mystery, and want to get to know Michelle, register for this workshop!

Thursday Morning Mixed Media with Michelle 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

 If you like mixed media, a little mystery, and want to get to know Michelle, register for this workshop!

Monday Morning Ceramics with Michelle 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

 If you like ceramics, a little mystery, and want to get to know Michelle, register for this workshop!

Tuesday Morning Ceramics with Michelle 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

 If you like ceramics, a little mystery, and want to get to know Michelle, register for this workshop!

Thursday Afternoon Ceramics with Michelle 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

 If you like ceramics, a little mystery, and want to get to know Michelle, register for this workshop!

Friday Morning Ceramics with Michelle 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

 If you like ceramics, a little mystery, and want to get to know Michelle, register for this workshop!

Tuesday Afternoon Fibers with Michelle 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

 If you like fibers, a little mystery, and want to get to know Michelle, register for this workshop!

Wednesday Afternoon Fibers with Michelle 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

 If you like fibers, a little mystery, and want to get to know Michelle, register for this workshop!

Friday Afternoon Fibers with Michelle 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

 If you like fibers, a little mystery, and want to get to know Michelle, register for this workshop!

WED ALL DAY Professional Development with Caitlin 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

In this workshop, you will learn the professional tools to being an artist and promoting your artwork. You will learn to write an artist statement, engage in group critiques, and create arwork to apply to external art shows.

This is a full-day workshop and will take place in the lunchroom and gallery spaces.

THURS ALL DAY Professional Development with Caitlin 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

In this workshop, you will learn the professional tools to being an artist and promoting your artwork. You will learn to write an artist statement, engage in group critiques, and create arwork to apply to external art shows.

This is a full-day workshop and will take place in the lunchroom and gallery spaces.

Thursday Afternoon Oil Painting with Sydney 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

For artists who may have considerable painting experience and are looking for a challenge, oil painting is a great option! We will go over the basics of oil painting, including safety, mixing paints, and how to build up work with oil paint. From still lives to abstract work, artists will learn all of the foundational steps to become an oil painter.

Wednesday Morning Mixed Media Open Studio with Cat 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

In Open Studio, you will work on your own project with the support of a Facilitating Artist. In the beginning of the session, you will create a project plan that will guide your work toward a final project. It is recommended that you have some background in mixed media (drawing, painting, collage, etc.) so that you can work semi independently on your project. Through your individual project, you may learn new skills and build on existing skills.

Friday Morning Mixed Media Open Studio with Sydney 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

In Open Studio, you will work on your own project with the support of a Facilitating Artist. In the beginning of the session, you will create a project plan that will guide your work toward a final project. It is recommended that you have some background in mixed media (drawing, painting, collage, etc.) so that you can work semi independently on your project. Through your individual project, you may learn new skills and build on existing skills.

Wednesday Morning Table Loom Weaving with Katie 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

Learn hand-weaving using all the equipment, tools, materials and processes necessary to create hand-woven textiles in our Table Loom Weaving workshop! We will explore weaving to create functional pieces like scarves, table runners, etc., as well as pieces meant to be admired solely as art. This workshop is suitable for all experience levels.

Wednesday Afternoon Decorative Ceramics with Paige 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

Sometimes artwork is meant to be looked at and enjoyed without serving a function. In this workshop, we will observe decorative ceramics and build ceramic art pieces that are meant to be observed and enjoyed, such as sculptures, wall hangings, figurines and more!

Tuesday Morning Functional Ceramics with Taylor 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

This workshop will put the “fun” in functional ceramics! If you look around your home, you will find many ceramic pieces that serve a purpose. From soap dishes to mugs and spoon rests to vases! In this workshop, we will be creating ceramic pieces that have a job! All work made in this workshop will be a useful functional piece of art when it is finished.

Wednesday Afternoon Functional Ceramics with Taylor 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

This workshop will put the “fun” in functional ceramics! If you look around your home, you will find many ceramic pieces that serve a purpose. From soap dishes to mugs and spoon rests to vases! In this workshop, we will be creating ceramic pieces that have a job! All work made in this workshop will be a useful functional piece of art when it is finished.

Tuesday Afternoon Ceramic Handbuilding with Taylor 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

Handbuilding is an ancient pottery-making technique that involves creating forms without a pottery wheel, using hands, fingers, and simple tools. The most common handbuilding techniques are pinch pottery, coil building, and slab building.

Monday Morning Drawing with Cat 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

Artists will be introduced to the concepts of value, basic geometry and perspective. We will have the opportunity to draw from still life setups and figures. Students will also practice staging objects to create their own compositions. Throughout the session, we will explore different drawing mediums such as graphite, charcoal, ink, and more.

Thursday Morning Drawing with Cat 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

Artists will be introduced to the concepts of value, basic geometry and perspective. We will have the opportunity to draw from still life setups and figures. Students will also practice staging objects to create their own compositions. Throughout the session, we will explore different drawing mediums such as graphite, charcoal, ink, and more.

Tuesday Afternoon Fibers Sculpture with Katie 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

From recognizable objects such as animals, shapes, and characters to abstract creations, you will use a variety of techniques to make three-dimensional fiber art. These techniques will range from needle felting, wet felting, punch needle, hand sewing, and more.

Monday Morning Flat Mixed Fibers with Sydney 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

In this workshop, we will explore a variety of different fabric based techniques to create painting-like works of art. We will be focusing on compositions of both abstract collages and representational portraits/landscapes through different modes such as needle felting, punch needle, hand sewing and hand weaving.

Monday Afternoon Flat Mixed Fibers with Sydney 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

In this workshop, we will explore a variety of different fabric based techniques to create painting-like works of art. We will be focusing on compositions of both abstract collages and representational portraits/landscapes through different modes such as needle felting, punch needle, hand sewing and hand weaving.

Tuesday Monrning Flat Mixed Fibers with Katie 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

In this workshop, we will explore a variety of different fabric based techniques to create painting-like works of art. We will be focusing on compositions of both abstract collages and representational portraits/landscapes through different modes such as needle felting, punch needle, hand sewing and hand weaving.

Wednesday Afternoon Flat Mixed Fibers with Katie 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

In this workshop, we will explore a variety of different fabric based techniques to create painting-like works of art. We will be focusing on compositions of both abstract collages and representational portraits/landscapes through different modes such as needle felting, punch needle, hand sewing and hand weaving.

Wednesday Morning 2D Mixed Media with Taylor 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

Painting, collage, and fabric! In this workshop, artists will cut and paste to create layered 2D works. Layering is the key to any mixed-media piece, and this workshop will teach you how to combine materials in new and unusual ways. If you like experimentation, this is the workshop for you!

Wednesday Afternoon 2D Mixed Media with Cat 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

Painting, collage, and fabric! In this workshop, artists will cut and paste to create layered 2D works. Layering is the key to any mixed-media piece, and this workshop will teach you how to combine materials in new and unusual ways. If you like experimentation, this is the workshop for you!

Thursday Afternoon 2D Mixed Media with Taylor 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

Painting, collage, and fabric! In this workshop, artists will cut and paste to create layered 2D works. Layering is the key to any mixed-media piece, and this workshop will teach you how to combine materials in new and unusual ways. If you like experimentation, this is the workshop for you!

Monday Afternoon Printmaking with Cat 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

Printmaking has been an artistic medium for thousands of years. It not only allows for beautiful and long-lasting artworks, but the ability to create hundreds of copies or prints of the art! This workshop will go over a brief history of printmaking, as well as allow the artists to create their own designs and prints. This will include the following printmaking techniques: Monotype, Linocut (or relief), Drypoint (or intaglio), and screen printing. Join in and see what possibilities you can print for years to come.

Tuesday Afternoon Watercolor with Cat 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

Have you always wanted to paint with watercolors but don’t know all the tips and tricks to make your paintings pop? Learn all the steps and techniques that watercolor offers and create beautiful works. From graceful portraits to tranquil landscapes, this workshop will give you the knowledge and confidence to hold that watercolor brush.

Thursday Morning Acrylic Painting with Sydney 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

Acrylic has been around for decades, but it’s still being used in new and exciting ways in modern times. This course will teach you the basics of this popular medium, as well as brand new ways of putting brush to canvas. Hop in and discover ways of painting that all modern artists are learning these days!

Tuesday Morning Color Theory with Cat 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

Color seems like the simplest and most straightforward element in art, but there is so much more than meets the eye. How do you mix and create new colors, and why do artists use the colors that they do? What are complementary and analogous colors, and how do you create a beautiful color palette with them? You will learn all of this and so much more when you explore color theory in this workshop.

Thursday Afternoon Artist Study with Cat 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

How did Van Gogh develop his unique style of painting? What influenced Monet’s choice of vivid color? Learn all about historical and famous artists and try out the techniques that set them apart. In this workshop, you will create different pieces of art that combine the techniques of the greatest artists and your own stylistic touch.

Wednesday Morning Mosaic Tiles with Paige 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

In this workshop, we will be exploring the art of mosaic. Using ceramic tiles we will assemble fun, unique, and beautiful designs, creating both decorative and functional pieces.

Tuesday Afternoon Up-cycled Art with Paige 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

One man’s trash is another man’s favorite art piece. Wait… that's not how that saying goes, but in this workshop, it’s true! Explore how as artists, we can train our eyes to see value in objects that would otherwise be cast aside as worthless. Bring value and purpose into “trash” by giving it new life through creativity. Each week in the first half of this workshop, we will have a material of focus so we can explore all the possibilities of how to use it as an art medium. The second half will be where your creativity can shine when we start combining materials to create one-of-a-kind art as unique as you!

Friday Afternoon Up-cycled Art with Paige 3B (October 30-December 22)

From: 18

One man’s trash is another man’s favorite art piece. Wait… that's not how that saying goes, but in this workshop, it’s true! Explore how as artists, we can train our eyes to see value in objects that would otherwise be cast aside as worthless. Bring value and purpose into “trash” by giving it new life through creativity. Each week in the first half of this workshop, we will have a material of focus so we can explore all the possibilities of how to use it as an art medium. The second half will be where your creativity can shine when we start combining materials to create one-of-a-kind art as unique as you!

Trial Group 4 (Sept-Dec) 12/11 & 12/18

From: 18

The Studio Discovery is for adults interested in the Soul Studio Art Program. The purpose of the trial period is for you (the interested participant) and the Soul Studio staff to get to know each other. The Studio Discovery will be during the regular Soul Studio programming, so will also get to experience what it is like to be a Soul Studio artist! During the Discovery, you will be introduced to different art mediums in workshops led by a Facilitating Artist staff. After Studio Discovery, we will discuss if Soul Studio is a good fit, what a regular schedule will look like, and if there are any additional supports needed.

*We may ask that the participant complete an additional two weeks of the Studio Discovery if we feel that it would be beneficial.