Classes
Knitting for Beginners - Part 1
Tuesday, January 7, 2020 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 pearl stitch.
The materials you'll receive for this class will cover you for Knitting for Beginners - Part 2, 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, White, Ecru, Black)
All materials included, no experience required!
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
Class size limited to 6.
$30 per student
Mandalas Rock! (1.8 1p)
Wednesday, January 8, 2020 1-3:30pm
Rock painting comes full circle! Experiment with new painting tools, as you discover the world of mandalas. We'll start out with a basic design, and progress toward the images shown. You'll be amazed by what you can create!
All materials provided . . . no experience necessary!
Class size limited to 12.
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
$35 per artist
Mandalas Rock! (1.8 6p)
Wednesday, January 8, 2020 6-8:30pm
Rock painting comes full circle! Experiment with new painting tools, as you discover the world of mandalas. We'll start out with a basic design, and progress toward the images shown. You'll be amazed by what you can create!
All materials provided . . . no experience necessary!
Class size limited to 12.
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
$35 per artist
Everyone Can Paint! - Waves (1p)
Thursday, January 9, 2020 1-3pm
Ready for a virtual trip to the beach? Looking for a chance to relax and paint?
Following step-by-step instruction, you'll work with acrylics on a 8" x 10" canvas to create a beautiful seascape. If you listen closely, you might even hear the crashing waves!
This is an easy way to try painting, even if you have never done it before. Bring the beverage of your choice to enjoy as you paint.
All materials provided . . . no experience necessary! Ages 10-17 welcome when accompanied by an adult.
Class size limited to 12.
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
$30 per artist
Everyone Can Paint! - Waves (6p)
Thursday, January 9, 2020 6-8pm
Ready for a virtual trip to the beach? Looking for a chance to relax and paint?
Following step-by-step instruction, you'll work with acrylics on a 8" x 10" canvas to create a beautiful seascape. If you listen closely, you might even hear the crashing waves!
This is an easy way to try painting, even if you have never done it before. Bring the beverage of your choice to enjoy as you paint.
All materials provided . . . no experience necessary! Ages 10-17 welcome when accompanied by an adult.
Class size limited to 12.
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
$30 per artist
2nd Friday Social - West Coast Swing!
Friday, January 10, 2020 7-10pm
Join us for some fun on the dance floor! Our2nd Friday Social Dance will be all about West Coast Swing, with Benjamin Birdsong as our instructor and DJ.
Don't know the steps, or need a refresher? The cover charge includes a free intermediate level class will begin at 7pm, followed by a free beginners class at 7:30p. You'll then be ready to put your new moves to some smooth groves!
Bring along your refreshment of choice, or enjoy our neighborhood eateries before and after.
Cover: $10
Beginning Barn Quilts
Saturday, January 11, 2020 11a-5pm
Create a 2' x 2' x 3/4" barn quilt, suitable for indoor or outdoor display. Upon registration, you'll be sent instructions for choosing your pattern and colors. Use one of our suggestions, or select one of your own! We'll take you step by step from plotting out your design to adding "stitching" or other embellishments.
All materials (except hanging hardware) provided . . . no experience necessary!
Note: Students will be on their own for lunch. Feel free to bring something along work straight through, take a break to enjoy one of our neighborhood eateries, or bring take-out back to the classroom.
Class size limited to 6.
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
$75/person if you register by Tuesday, January 7, 2020.
$85/person on and after Wednesday, January 8, 2020.
Registration closes Friday, January 10, 2020 at 5pm.
Finger Painting for Kids of All Ages
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 1-3:30pm
Discover a process that liberates your senses . . . an exploration of color, shape, and form.
Working big with a limited selection of materials uncovers a creative freedom that will surprise you! Be transported to the days when you weren't expected to follow rules or color inside the lines. Or, experience that childlike wonder for the first time. Come and play!
All materials provided . . . no experience necessary.
Class size limited to 12.
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
$ 35 per artist
Mixed Media Quilt Blocks (1.15)
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 1-3:30pm
Love quilt patterns, but don’t have time to sew? Want to create some fresh artwork for your walls or perhaps a lovely gift? This is the class for you!
We’ll create a beautiful 12” x 12” quilt square on canvas board, using a variety of mixed media techniques instead of fabric. When finished, it will be suitable for framing!
All materials included . . . no experience required! Artists under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Class size limited to 10.
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
$35 per artist
Intro to SoulCollage® (1.15)
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 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 8.
Facilitator: Cindi Spillman
$ 45 per artist
Memory Wire Bracelets (1.17)
Friday, January 17, 2020 1-2:30pm
Create a one-of-a-kind bracelet that will become a go-to accessory. Perfect for you, or to give as a gift!
$30 per artist for one bracelet. Make additional bracelets during this class session for $15 each, while supplies last.
Class size limited to 8.
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
Intro to Visual Journaling
Sat, Jan 18-Feb 8 10a-12pm (4 weeks)
Explore the journal format as a medium for self-expression in this creative class . . . it’s all about artistic experimentation!
Learn the basic tools of keeping a visual journal, and overcome the fear of the blank, white page. Each class will focus on a different mixed media technique: painting, drawing, collage, stamps and stencils, photo transfers, lettering, and more!
Each session will address subject matter and techniques for both beginner and experienced students, and feature a different journal prompt to get us started. Participation in previous Visual Journaling sessions is not required.
Ages 10 and up.
All materials included.
Class size limited to 8.
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
$120 per artist
Create Your Own Stencils - Part 1
Saturday, January 18, 2020 1-4pm
This is the workshop formerly known as "Mixed Media Botanicals." We decided to rename it because most students choose a subject other than flowers . . . and so can you!
You'll make your own stencil and use a variety of mixed media techniques to create a pair of 8" x 8" original pieces suitable for framing. Use this time to relax after the holiday rush, add a splash of color to your decor, or get a head start on gifts for the coming year!
All materials provided . . . no experience necessary. We'll be using some sharp cutting tools, so children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. You are welcome to bring photos or other two dimensional memorabilia to include in your backgrounds.
Class size limited to 8.
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
$45 per person
Knitting for Beginners - Part 2
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 1-2:30pm
Build upon what you have learned so far, combining knit and pearl 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.
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, White, Ecru, Black)
Class size limited to 6.
All materials included, no experience required!
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
$30 per student
Memory Wire Bracelets (1.22)
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 1-2:30pm
Create a one-of-a-kind bracelet that will become a go-to accessory. Perfect for you, or to give as a gift!
$30 per artist for one bracelet. Make additional bracelets during this class session for $15 each, while supplies last.
Class size limited to 12.
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
Mandalas Rock! (1.22 6p)
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 6-8:30pm
Rock painting comes full circle! Experiment with new painting tools, as you discover the world of mandalas. We'll start out with a basic design, and progress toward the images shown. You'll be amazed by what you can create!
All materials provided . . . no experience necessary!
Class size limited to 12.
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
$35 per artist
Tiny Treasure Boxes!
Thursday, January 23, 2020 1-3:30pm
Using a variety of mixed media materials and techniques, create a personal place to store tiny treasures. Build in special messages into the box itself, then fill it with trinkets, notes, jewelry, and so much more!
Your one-of-a-kind gem will become a cherished memento. Perfect for you, or to give as a gift!
$35 per student for one box. Make additional boxes during this class session for $15 each, while supplies last.
Class size limited to 12.
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
Intro to SoulCollage® (1.29)
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 1-4pm
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 8.
Facilitator: Cindi Spillman
$ 45 per artist
Building Your SoulCollage® Deck (1.29)
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 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.
Class size limited to 8.
Facilitator: Cindi Spillman
Everyone Can Paint! - Say the Word
Thursday, January 30, 2020 1-3pm
Need a little inspiration to reach a goal? Want to give some handmade encouragement to someone you care about? Just say (and paint) the word!
Here's another opportunity to enjoy an afternoon of fun and creativity! Following step-by-step instruction, you'll work with acrylics on a 10" x 20" canvas to get your message across. This is an easy way to try painting, even if you have never done it before!
All materials provided . . . no experience necessary! Ages 8-12 welcome when accompanied by an adult.
Class size limited to 12.
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
$30 per artist
Polymer Clay Bead Bash! (2p)
Fridays, Jan 31-Feb 7 2-4pm (two weeks)
You'll create beautiful beads during the first class, then turn them into a one-of-a-kind pendant, bracelet, necklace, or something else, the following week!
We'll take care of low firing your beads between the two classes, and introduce you to a variety of tools and materials to explore as you craft your finished piece.
All materials included, no experience required.
Class size limited to 12.
Instructors: Nancy E Richards and Cindi Spillman
$75 per student
Polymer Clay Bead Bash! (6p)
Fridays, Jan 31-Feb 7 6-8pm (two weeks)
You'll create beautiful beads during the first class, then turn them into a one-of-a-kind pendant, bracelet, necklace, or something else, the following week!
We'll take care of low firing your beads between the two classes, and introduce you to a variety of tools and materials to explore as you craft your finished piece.
All materials included, no experience required.
Class size limited to 12.
Instructors: Nancy E Richards and Cindi Spillman
$75 per student
Painting Big and Bold!
Saturday, February 1, 2020 2-5pm
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and delve into some no-holds-barred creative exploration!
Using a variety of mark making tools and vibrant pigments, and safe in the knowledge that there is no wrong way to approach the canvas, you'll be able to experience the playfulness of painting . . . layer after layer of whatever inspires you. Try new techniques in a spirit of wild abandon, with the support and guidance of an experienced and creative instructor. Painting on a large scale will give you a whole new perspective. Come prepared to expand your point of view and experience a new kind of freedom with paint!
Frequently asked questions:
- All materials provided. No experience necessary!
- Indicate your preference for 24" x 36" or 30" x 40" canvas below (reserved on a first come first served basis).
- Dress comfortably in clothing you that can tolerate catching some paint.
- $75 per person prior to Sunday, January 26, 2020. $85 per person on or after Monday, January 27, 2020.
Class size limited to 6.
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
Intro to SoulCollage® (2.12)
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 1-4pm
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 8.
Facilitator: Cindi Spillman
$ 45 per artist
Galentines Night Out!
Thursday, February 13, 2020 6-9pm
It's time to celebrate lady friends with a Mixed Media Paint Party!
(In depth knowledge of the hilarious comedy "Parks and Recreation" is not required.)
Discover a new kind of "paint along" while you experiment with some surprising supplies. Create something wonderful and suitable for framing! All ages welcome . . . no experience necessary.
Use this time as a treat for yourself, or bring gal pals to join in the fun! In addition to artwork, we'll make fresh waffles with whipped cream . . . bring your beverage of choice!
All materials included. Class size limited to 10.
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
$45 per person
2nd Friday Social - West Coast Swing!
Friday, February 14, 2020 7-10pm
Join us for some fun on the dance floor! Our2nd Friday Social Dance will be all about West Coast Swing, with Benjamin Birdsong as our instructor and DJ.
Don't know the steps, or need a refresher? The cover charge includes a free intermediate level class will begin at 7pm, followed by a free beginners class at 7:30p. You'll then be ready to put your new moves to some smooth groves!
Bring along your refreshment of choice, or enjoy our neighborhood eateries before and after.
Cover: $10
Finger Painting for Kids of All Ages (2.19)
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 6-8:30pm
Discover a process that liberates your senses . . . an exploration of color, shape, and form.
Working big with a limited selection of materials uncovers a creative freedom that will surprise you! Be transported to the days when you weren't expected to follow rules or color inside the lines. Or, experience that childlike wonder for the first time. Come and play!
All materials provided . . . no experience necessary.
Class size limited to 12.
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
$ 35 per artist
Building Your SoulCollage® Deck (2.26)
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 1-4pm
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.
Class size limited to 8.
Facilitator: Cindi Spillman
Intro to SoulCollage® (2.26)
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 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 8.
Facilitator: Cindi Spillman
$ 45 per artist
Tiny Treasure Boxes! (2.28)
Friday, February 28, 2020 6-8:30pm
Using a variety of mixed media materials and techniques, create a personal place to store tiny treasures. Build in special messages into the box itself, then fill it with trinkets, notes, jewelry, and so much more!
Your one-of-a-kind gem will become a cherished memento. Perfect for you, or to give as a gift!
$35 per student for one box. Make additional boxes during this class session for $15 each, while supplies last.
Class size limited to 12.
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
Mixed Media Quilt Blocks (3.6)
Friday, March 6, 2020 6-8:30pm
Love quilt patterns, but don’t have time to sew? Want to create some fresh artwork for your walls or perhaps a lovely gift? This is the class for you!
We’ll create a beautiful 12” x 12” quilt square on canvas board, using a variety of mixed media techniques instead of fabric. When finished, it will be suitable for framing!
All materials included . . . no experience required! Artists under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Class size limited to 10.
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
$35 per artist
Mandalas Rock! (3.10 1p)
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 1-3:30pm
Rock painting comes full circle! Experiment with new painting tools, as you discover the world of mandalas. We'll start out with a basic design, and progress toward the images shown. You'll be amazed by what you can create!
All materials provided . . . no experience necessary!
Class size limited to 12.
Instructor: Cindi Spillman
$35 per artist
2nd Friday Social - West Coast Swing!
Friday, March 13, 2020 7-10pm
Join us for some fun on the dance floor! Our2nd Friday Social Dance will be all about West Coast Swing, with Benjamin Birdsong as our instructor and DJ.
Don't know the steps, or need a refresher? The cover charge includes a free intermediate level class will begin at 7pm, followed by a free beginners class at 7:30p. You'll then be ready to put your new moves to some smooth groves!
Bring along your refreshment of choice, or enjoy our neighborhood eateries before and after.
Cover: $10