Scheduled Classes
Watercolor Wednesday! (10)
Wednesday, Apr. 10, 2024 1-3pm
Join us on Wednesdays to discover, experiment, and create!
We take a relaxed and inquisitive approach to watercolor, having fun with techniques, materials, and styles. This allows the beginner to build their skill in a stress-free setting, and the more advanced painter to add some new ideas to their existing tool kit. Get ready to play in the water!
All materials provided . . . no experience necessary.
Class size limited to 8
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
$30 per artist
AfterSchool at ArtLab: Watercolor!
Wednesday, April 10, 2023 3:30-5pm
This time we'll take an inquisitive approach to watercolor: how it behaves with little or lots of water, how it interacts with other materials like salt, wax, and plastic wrap, and which brush strokes will lead to lovely leaves and flowers. Get ready to play in the water!
All materials provided . . . no experience necessary.
FAQ:
*This session is geared toward ages 10 and up, but all ages are welcome.
*Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.
*We'll have aprons handy, but it's best to wear something that can get messy.
*It's important to register in advance so we can prepare the creative space!
*Any other questions? Call/text (828) 214-5209, or send us an e-mail!
Class size limited to 8.
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
Special offer: $15 per artist (regularly $22.50 per artist)
AfterSchool at ArtLab: Mixed Media Art Box
Thursday, April 11, 2024 3:30-5pm
As we practice a bunch of mixed media techniques, we’ll decorate a box to keep treasures for future art projects close at hand! (It's also part of our "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" focus.)
All materials will be provided. Artists are also welcome to bring personal photos, images from magazines, favorite poems or lyrics, and any other two dimensional memorabilia they might like to incorporate.
FAQ:
*This session is geared toward the under 15 crowd, but all ages are welcome.
*Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.
*We'll have aprons handy, but it's best to wear something that can get messy.
*It's important to register in advance so we can prepare the creative space!
*Any other questions? Call/text (828) 214-5209, or send us an e-mail!
Class size limited to 8.
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
Special offer: $15 per artist (regularly $22.50 per artist)
OpenLab Friday: Time Capsules
Friday, April 12, 2024 1-6pm
We'll use collage and other mixed media techniques to turn a metal container into a time capsule (or place to stash small treasures)!
Depending on the materials you use, your finished time capsule can be buried in a flower bed or in the back of your closet. Or, choose to create something to display on a shelf or desk!
(We'll also have other project ideas to choose from, in case time capsules aren't your thing.)
We usually ask that you pre-register for classes, but this time, it's OK to just drop in. Registration fee shown is per hour, so if you can only stay for a little while, this is the event you've been looking for.
While there won't be specific instruction planned, we'll be here to answer questions or demonstrate supplies/techniques as needed.
All ages welcome, no experience necessary!
FAQ:
*Price shown is for one hour. You may stay longer!
*Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
*We can accommodate 8 creative geniuses at a time.
*Any other questions? Send us an e-mail or give us a call.
Facilitator: Cindi Spillman
$15/hour per artist. Wood based projects starting at $5.
(1/2 hour minimum: $7.50/half hour per artist.)
Collageapalooza! Open House
Sunday, April 14, 2024 2-5pm
All this reorganizing and reimagining has made (at least) one thing obvious . . . we have enough collage material to last many lifetimes. Ernie Banks and I invite you to come on by and take some home!
We'll have quick card supplies ready for anyone who'd like to try their hand at SoulCollage®, and a sneak preview of some of the new classes we have planned for the summer!
Watercolor Wednesday! (17)
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 1-3pm
Join us on Wednesdays to discover, experiment, and create!
We take a relaxed and inquisitive approach to watercolor, having fun with techniques, materials, and styles. This allows the beginner to build their skill in a stress-free setting, and the more advanced painter to add some new ideas to their existing tool kit. Get ready to play in the water!
All materials provided . . . no experience necessary.
Class size limited to 8
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
$30 per artist
AfterSchool at ArtLab: You Choose! (17)
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 3:30-5pm
This is a great opportunity for budding artists (or accomplished ones!) to explore new mediums, build an existing skill set, or just have some creative relaxation time after a long day at school!
We'll have some different project/skill options ready, and students can choose what they'd like to do. Mixed media, watercolor, crochet, and other fiber based projects have been the big winners so far . . . and we have a long list of ideas to add to the mix!
Future AfterSchool programs will be built around what most excites the artists!
All materials provided . . . no experience necessary.
FAQ:
*This session is geared toward ages 10 and up, but all ages are welcome.
*Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.
*We'll have aprons handy, but it's best to wear something that can get messy.
*It's important to register in advance so we can prepare the creative space!
*Any other questions? Call/text (828) 214-5209, or send us an e-mail!
Class size limited to 8.
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
Special offer: $15 per artist (regularly $22.50 per artist)
Mandalas Rock!
Thursday, April 18, 2024 1-3pm
Rock painting comes full circle! Experiment with new painting tools, as you discover the world of mandalas. With patterns occurring throughout nature, and the work of our favorite Italian mathematician as your guide, you'll be amazed by what you can create!
All materials provided . . . no experience necessary!
Class size limited to 8.
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
$30 per artist
AfterSchool at ArtLab: Intro to Mixed Media
Thursday, April 18, 2024 3:30-5pm
This class will offer instruction in mixed media techniques for the budding creative genius!
We'll start by experimenting with ways to apply paint to paper, and create colorful abstract backgrounds. Collage comes next, using a variety of papers and adhesives. Finally, we'll use stencils or other mark making tools to add text or shapes to our works of art.
Every student will go home with a 9x12 finished piece, suitable for framing!
FAQ:
*This session is geared toward the 12 and under set. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.
*We'll have aprons handy, but it's best to wear something that can get messy.
*It's important to register in advance so we can prepare the creative space appropriately!
*Any other questions? Call/text (828) 214-5209, or send us an e-mail!
Class size limited to 8.
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
Special offer: $15 per artist (regularly $22.50 per artist)
Intro to SoulCollage® (18)
Thursday, April 18, 2024 6-9pm
SoulCollage® is a creative way to tap into your own wisdom and intuition. As you create a personal deck of cards (using images you cut from magazines, a glue stick, and your imagination), you can take a break from our increasingly electronics driven world, reconnect with your heart and soul, and maybe even even discover some hidden insights.
Don’t think of yourself as creative? Don’t like scissors or glue? You’ll be surprised by what you’re able to create through this intuitive process, and what you’ll learn along the way. (Including how much fun you can have even by tearing and taping!)
SoulCollage® is a great way to give yourself the gift of self-care and relaxation, and have fun at the same time!
All materials included. Class size limited to 6.
Facilitator: Cindi Spillman
$ 45 per artist
Intro to SoulCollage® (19)
Friday, April 19, 2024 9am-12pm
SoulCollage® is a creative way to tap into your own wisdom and intuition. As you create a personal deck of cards (using images you cut from magazines, a glue stick, and your imagination), you can take a break from our increasingly electronics driven world, reconnect with your heart and soul, and maybe even even discover some hidden insights.
Don’t think of yourself as creative? Don’t like scissors or glue? You’ll be surprised by what you’re able to create through this intuitive process, and what you’ll learn along the way. (Including how much fun you can have even by tearing and taping!)
SoulCollage® is a great way to give yourself the gift of self-care and relaxation, and have fun at the same time!
All materials included. Class size limited to 6.
Facilitator: Cindi Spillman
$ 45 per artist
OpenLab Saturday! (20)
Saturday, April 20, 2024 1-6pm
So excited to offer some unstructured play time for the whole family! We usually ask that you pre-register for classes, but this time, it's OK to just drop in. Registration fee shown is per hour, so if you can only stay for a little while, this is the event you've been looking for.
Rock painting? Finger painting? Drawing? Collage? We'll have a variety of materials out on the table. This is your time to discover, experiment, and create!
While there won't be specific instruction planned, we'll be here to answer questions or demonstrate supplies/techniques as needed.
All ages welcome, no experience necessary!
FAQ:
*Price shown is for one hour. You may stay longer!
*Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
*We can accommodate 8 creative geniuses at a time.
*Any other questions? Send us an e-mail or give us a call.
Facilitator: Cindi Spillman
$15/hour per artist, with wood projects starting at $5.
(1/2 hour minimum: $7.50/half hour per artist.)
Watercolor Wednesday! (24)
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 1-3pm
Join us on Wednesdays to discover, experiment, and create!
We take a relaxed and inquisitive approach to watercolor, having fun with techniques, materials, and styles. This allows the beginner to build their skill in a stress-free setting, and the more advanced painter to add some new ideas to their existing tool kit. Get ready to play in the water!
All materials provided . . . no experience necessary.
Class size limited to 8
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
$30 per artist
AfterSchool at ArtLab: The 4-Fold Book
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 3:30-5pm
Using a variety of mixed media techniques, we’ll create a small book and fill it's pages with our favorite things!
All materials will be provided. Artists are also welcome to bring personal photos, images from magazines, favorite poems or lyrics, and any other two dimensional memorabilia they might like to include. Books will have 6 pages (3 full spreads), plus front and back "covers."
FAQ:
*All ages are welcome!
*Kids under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.
*We'll have aprons handy, but it's best to wear something that can get messy.
*It's important to register in advance so we can prepare the creative space appropriately!
*Any other questions? Call/text (828) 214-5209, or send us an e-mail!
Class size limited to 8.
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
Special offer: $15 per artist (regularly $22.50 per artist)
AfterSchool at ArtLab: Creating a Portrait
Thursday, April 25, 2024 3:30-5pm
Creating a Portrait
Will it be whimsical? Realistic? A glimpse into an imagined future? No matter the viewpoint of the artist, portraits are so much fun! We'll use soft pastel, oil pastel, colored pencil, and other fun materials to create a masterpiece suitable for framing.
Artists can bring a favorite photo as a guide, or peer into the ArtLab Self-Portrait Launcher (our big classroom mirror!) to find inspiration during our class.
All materials provided . . . no experience necessary.
FAQ:
*This session is geared toward ages 10 and up, but younger artists are also welcome. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.
*We'll have aprons handy, but it's best to wear something that can get messy.
*It's important to register in advance so we can prepare the creative space appropriately!
*Any other questions? Call/text (828) 214-5209, or send us an e-mail!
Class size limited to 8.
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
Special offer: $15 per artist (regularly $22.50 per artist)
Building Your SoulCollage® Deck (25)
Thursday, April 25, 2024 6-9pm
Note: Before taking this class, it is helpful to have completed Intro to SoulCollage® (at ArtLab or elsewhere), or to be familiar with the card making process and the "I Am One Who" journal exercise.
In this session, we'll start by creating cards that represent and honor people, pets, and places that have impacted our lives and helped shape our stories. (You may choose to include personal photos, drawings, etc., in addition to magazine images, so bring some along!) We'll then touch on other themes you may find useful as you build your deck.
For those interested, there will be time to try out various ways to use the cards you've created so far.
SoulCollage® is a great way to give yourself the gift of self-care and relaxation, and have fun at the same time!
Bring personal photos, etc., and/or images you've collected from magazines. All other materials (including additional magazine images) provided.
Facilitator: Cindi Spillman
Class size limited to 6.
$ 45 per artist.
Building Your SoulCollage® Deck (26)
Friday, April 26, 2024 9am-12pm
Note: Before taking this class, it is helpful to have completed Intro to SoulCollage® (at ArtLab or elsewhere), or to be familiar with the card making process and the "I Am One Who" journal exercise.
In this session, we'll start by creating cards that represent and honor people, pets, and places that have impacted our lives and helped shape our stories. (You may choose to include personal photos, drawings, etc., in addition to magazine images, so bring some along!) We'll then touch on other themes you may find useful as you build your deck.
For those interested, there will be time to try out various ways to use the cards you've created so far.
SoulCollage® is a great way to give yourself the gift of self-care and relaxation, and have fun at the same time!
Bring personal photos, etc., and/or images you've collected from magazines. All other materials (including additional magazine images) provided.
Facilitator: Cindi Spillman
Class size limited to 6.
$ 45 per artist.
Knitting for Beginners - Part 1
Friday, April 26, 2024 1-3pm
Beginners of all ages are discovering the joy of knitting!
We'll learn and practice the basics . . . deciphering labels, casting on, the knit stitch, and the purl stitch.
The materials you'll receive for this class will cover you for Knitting for Beginners - Parts 2 and 3, should you choose to continue your introduction to this relaxing and practical art form.
Varying quantities of each yarn color available. Tell us your favorite when registering, and we'll set it aside for you on a first come/first served basis. (Purple, Teal, Navy, Red, Coral, Ecru)
All materials included, no experience required!
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
Class size limited to 6.
$30 per student
Knitting for Beginners - Part 2
Friday, April 26, 2024 4-6pm
Build upon what you have learned so far, combining knit and purl stitches to make fun designs!
We'll learn to follow some basic pattern notations, and then bind off and block our "sampler."
The materials you received for Knitting for Beginners - Part 1 will cover you for Part 2 as well. If you didn't join us for Part 1, or would like additional yarn or needles, materials will be available for purchase, or you may bring your own.
Varying quantities of each yarn color available. Tell us your favorite when registering, and we'll set it aside for you on a first come/first served basis. (Purple, Teal, Navy, Red, Coral, Ecru)
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
Class size limited to 6.
$30 per student
OpenLab Saturday! (27)
Saturday, April 27, 2024 1-6pm
So excited to offer some unstructured play time for the whole family! We usually ask that you pre-register for classes, but this time, it's OK to just drop in. Registration fee shown is per hour, so if you can only stay for a little while, this is the event you've been looking for.
Rock painting? Finger painting? Drawing? Collage? We'll have a variety of materials out on the table. This is your time to discover, experiment, and create!
While there won't be specific instruction planned, we'll be here to answer questions or demonstrate supplies/techniques as needed.
All ages welcome, no experience necessary!
FAQ:
*Price shown is for one hour. You may stay longer!
*Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
*We can accommodate 8 creative geniuses at a time.
*Any other questions? Send us an e-mail or give us a call.
Facilitator: Cindi Spillman
$15/hour per artist, with wood projects starting at $5.
(1/2 hour minimum: $7.50/half hour per artist.)
Watercolor Wednesday! (1)
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 1-3pm
Join us on Wednesdays to discover, experiment, and create!
We take a relaxed and inquisitive approach to watercolor, having fun with techniques, materials, and styles. This allows the beginner to build their skill in a stress-free setting, and the more advanced painter to add some new ideas to their existing tool kit. Get ready to play in the water!
All materials provided . . . no experience necessary.
Class size limited to 8
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
$30 per artist
SoulCollage® Card Making Open Studio
Sunday, May 5, 2024 2-5pm
Have you discovered the wonder of SoulCollage®? Want to continue to build your deck and enjoy the company of others? This session is for you!
While there is no formal instruction planned during this session, we’ll be there to answer questions and share ways to expand your creative practice.
Bring your own blank cards/sleeves, along with any images you've collected and would like to use. Scissors, glue sticks, and a variety of images will be provided. We also have sets of cards and sleeves available for purchase if you're running low.
Facilitator: Cindi Spillman
Class size limited to 8.
Special Offer: $15 per person
Regularly $25 per person
Watercolor Wednesday! (8)
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 1-3pm
Join us on Wednesdays to discover, experiment, and create!
We take a relaxed and inquisitive approach to watercolor, having fun with techniques, materials, and styles. This allows the beginner to build their skill in a stress-free setting, and the more advanced painter to add some new ideas to their existing tool kit. Get ready to play in the water!
All materials provided . . . no experience necessary.
Class size limited to 8
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
$30 per artist
AfterSchool at ArtLab: You Choose!
Thursday, May 9, 2024 3:30-5pm
This is a great opportunity for budding artists (or accomplished ones!) to explore new mediums, build an existing skill set, or just have some creative relaxation time after a long day at school!
We'll have some different project/skill options ready, and students can choose what they'd like to do. Mixed media, watercolor, crochet, and other fiber based projects have been the big winners so far . . . and we have a long list of ideas to add to the mix!
Future AfterSchool programs will be built around what most excites the artists!
All materials provided . . . no experience necessary.
FAQ:
*This session is geared toward ages 10 and up, but all ages are welcome.
*Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.
*We'll have aprons handy, but it's best to wear something that can get messy.
*It's important to register in advance so we can prepare the creative space!
*Any other questions? Call/text (828) 214-5209, or send us an e-mail!
Class size limited to 8.
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
Special offer: $15 per artist (regularly $22.50 per artist)
Watercolor Wednesday! (15)
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 1-3pm
Join us on Wednesdays to discover, experiment, and create!
We take a relaxed and inquisitive approach to watercolor, having fun with techniques, materials, and styles. This allows the beginner to build their skill in a stress-free setting, and the more advanced painter to add some new ideas to their existing tool kit. Get ready to play in the water!
All materials provided . . . no experience necessary.
Class size limited to 8
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
$30 per artist
Intro to SoulCollage® (16)
Thursday, May 16, 2024 6-9pm
SoulCollage® is a creative way to tap into your own wisdom and intuition. As you create a personal deck of cards (using images you cut from magazines, a glue stick, and your imagination), you can take a break from our increasingly electronics driven world, reconnect with your heart and soul, and maybe even even discover some hidden insights.
Don’t think of yourself as creative? Don’t like scissors or glue? You’ll be surprised by what you’re able to create through this intuitive process, and what you’ll learn along the way. (Including how much fun you can have even by tearing and taping!)
SoulCollage® is a great way to give yourself the gift of self-care and relaxation, and have fun at the same time!
All materials included. Class size limited to 6.
Facilitator: Cindi Spillman
$ 45 per artist
Intro to SoulCollage® (17)
Friday, May 17, 2024 9am-12pm
SoulCollage® is a creative way to tap into your own wisdom and intuition. As you create a personal deck of cards (using images you cut from magazines, a glue stick, and your imagination), you can take a break from our increasingly electronics driven world, reconnect with your heart and soul, and maybe even even discover some hidden insights.
Don’t think of yourself as creative? Don’t like scissors or glue? You’ll be surprised by what you’re able to create through this intuitive process, and what you’ll learn along the way. (Including how much fun you can have even by tearing and taping!)
SoulCollage® is a great way to give yourself the gift of self-care and relaxation, and have fun at the same time!
All materials included. Class size limited to 6.
Facilitator: Cindi Spillman
$ 45 per artist
Building Your SoulCollage® Deck (23)
Thursday, May 23, 2024 6-9pm
Note: Before taking this class, it is helpful to have completed Intro to SoulCollage® (at ArtLab or elsewhere), or to be familiar with the card making process and the "I Am One Who" journal exercise.
In this session, we'll start by creating cards that represent and honor people, pets, and places that have impacted our lives and helped shape our stories. (You may choose to include personal photos, drawings, etc., in addition to magazine images, so bring some along!) We'll then touch on other themes you may find useful as you build your deck.
For those interested, there will be time to try out various ways to use the cards you've created so far.
SoulCollage® is a great way to give yourself the gift of self-care and relaxation, and have fun at the same time!
Bring personal photos, etc., and/or images you've collected from magazines. All other materials (including additional magazine images) provided.
Facilitator: Cindi Spillman
Class size limited to 6.
$ 45 per artist.
Building Your SoulCollage® Deck (24)
Friday, May 24, 2024 9am-12pm
Note: Before taking this class, it is helpful to have completed Intro to SoulCollage® (at ArtLab or elsewhere), or to be familiar with the card making process and the "I Am One Who" journal exercise.
In this session, we'll start by creating cards that represent and honor people, pets, and places that have impacted our lives and helped shape our stories. (You may choose to include personal photos, drawings, etc., in addition to magazine images, so bring some along!) We'll then touch on other themes you may find useful as you build your deck.
For those interested, there will be time to try out various ways to use the cards you've created so far.
SoulCollage® is a great way to give yourself the gift of self-care and relaxation, and have fun at the same time!
Bring personal photos, etc., and/or images you've collected from magazines. All other materials (including additional magazine images) provided.
Facilitator: Cindi Spillman
Class size limited to 6.
$ 45 per artist.
AfterSchool at ArtLab: You Choose! (30)
Thursday, May 30, 2024 3:30-5pm
This is a great opportunity for budding artists (or accomplished ones!) to explore new mediums, build an existing skill set, or just have some creative relaxation time after a long day at school!
We'll have some different project/skill options ready, and students can choose what they'd like to do. Mixed media, watercolor, crochet, and other fiber based projects have been the big winners so far . . . and we have a long list of ideas to add to the mix!
Future AfterSchool programs will be built around what most excites the artists!
All materials provided . . . no experience necessary.
FAQ:
*This session is geared toward ages 10 and up, but all ages are welcome.
*Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.
*We'll have aprons handy, but it's best to wear something that can get messy.
*It's important to register in advance so we can prepare the creative space!
*Any other questions? Call/text (828) 214-5209, or send us an e-mail!
Class size limited to 8.
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
Special offer: $15 per artist (regularly $22.50 per artist)
OpenLab - Independence Edition!
Thursday, July 4, 2024 1-6pm
Light some fireworks under your creativity, and join us for OpenLab - Independence Edition! We usually ask that you pre-register for classes, but this time, it's OK to just drop in. Registration fee shown is per hour, so if you can only stay for a little while, this is the event you've been looking for.
Rock painting? Finger painting? Drawing? Collage? This is your time to discover, experiment, and create!
While there won't be specific instruction planned, we'll be here to answer questions or demonstrate supplies/techniques as needed.
All ages welcome, no experience necessary!
*Price shown is for one hour. You may stay longer!
*Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
*We can accommodate 8 creative geniuses at a time.
*Any other questions? Call/text (828) 214-5209, or send us an e-mail!
Facilitator: Cindi Spillman
$15/hour per artist, with wood projects starting at $5.
(1/2 hour minimum: $7.50/half hour per artist.)