Adult workshops
An evening in a working studio, no experience assumed. Come with a friend or come alone, put your phone down for two hours, and leave with something you made. This is creative time for its own sake: relaxed, sociable, and genuinely yours.

No experience required
Most people arrive having not made anything since school. That is the normal starting point here, and the instruction assumes it.
You keep what you make
Painting, ceramics, or the culinary studio. You go home with the thing. Ceramic pieces come back from the kiln in one to two weeks.
Good for a group
Workshops work well for a night out, a team, or a birthday. Tell us how many and we will set the studio up for you.
What an evening produces
Pieces made in the studio by people who mostly had not touched clay or paint since school.




Coming up in the studio
Scheduled adult workshops appear here as they open. If the list is short, the studio is between terms. Call and we will tell you what is coming, or book a private session for your own group.
November
About this Program

6 Week Ceramic Studio: Pottery Wheel, Handbuilding & Glazing
November 9th, 16th, 23, 30th December 7th and 14th 9-11:30am.
Discover the joy of working with clay in this six-week ceramics class designed especially for adults and beginners! No prior experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and creativity.
Explore a variety of ceramic techniques, including pottery wheel throwing, hand building, and glazing, as you learn to transform simple clay into beautiful, functional, and decorative pieces.
Throughout the course, you’ll create a collection of handmade ceramics, from small trinket dishes and unique clay jewelry to bowls in a variety of shapes and sizes.
You’ll learn the basics of working with clay, experiment with different forms and textures, and discover how glazing brings your creations to life. Each week offers an opportunity to learn new skills, experiment, and enjoy the creative process.
What’s included:
Introduction to pottery wheel throwing
Handbuilding techniques for creating unique ceramic forms
Handmade clay jewelry and small trinket dishes
Small and large bowls, both decorative and functional
Glazing techniques to add color, texture, and personality to your work
low fire clay, glaze, and firing included (25lb of clay per person) each additional purchase of clay
Over six weeks, you’ll create one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces to keep, gift, or enjoy in your everyday life. Come unwind, get your hands dirty, meet fellow creative adults, and experience the satisfaction of making something beautiful from scratch.
Come play with clay and see what you can create!
Sold Out!
About this Program
Tuesdays 10-12 pm Novemeber 10, December 8, January 12, and February 9th

This is a one time workshop which is part of our Painting and Sketching Workshops for Adults on Tuesday Mornings
(November 10, December 8, January 12, and February 9th from 10am-12pm)
Once a Month Sketch/Paint series designed for adults to experiment, relax and discover their own creative style is on the second Tuesday of each month for 4 months from November to February.
Each time we will explore drawing, painting, color, texture, and mixed media while developing a personal artistic approach unique to you with your ideas, experiments, and finished artwork.
Each Tuesday we will introduces new techniques to observe the world around you, learn to take creative risks, and express your individuality in a relaxed, supportive environment. No previous art experience is necessary.
Sold Out!
December
About this Program
Step out of everyday chaos, listen to music, socialize and create.

Holiday Mixed Media Bookmark Ornament Workshop
Our creative adult playground is a space to slow down, connect with others, and reconnect with yourself through making, experimenting, and playing with beautiful materials.
Gorgeous Holiday Mixed Media - Make an Ornament, Gift Tags or Bookmark Workshop
For the experienced artist, the curious beginner, and everyone in between.
Come spend a festive morning creating a one-of-a-kind mixed media piece of art into an ornament, gift tag or bookmark using an irresistible assortment of vintage papers, florals, beads, ribbons, trims, fabric, and sewing details.
We’ll layer, stitch, embellish, and experiment with texture, color, pattern, and a little bit of vintage charm.
You’ll learn simple techniques for combining paper, fabric, thread, beads, and decorative trims while having plenty of freedom to follow your own creative instincts.
No previous sewing or crafting experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and creativity. We’ll provide all the materials, including plenty of beautiful treasures to discover and play with.
Make something for yourself, create thoughtful handmade gifts, or simply enjoy a morning of slowing down and making something beautiful by hand.
$30 per person · All materials included
Come make, stitch, embellish, and play with us this holiday season.
Light Pastry Served. Bring your own Coffee or Drink Choice
About this Program
Tuesdays 10-12 pm Novemeber 10, December 8, January 12, and February 9th

This is a one time workshop which is part of our Painting and Sketching Workshops for Adults on Tuesday Mornings
(November 10, December 8, January 12, and February 9th from 10am-12pm)
Once a Month Sketch/Paint series designed for adults to experiment, relax and discover their own creative style is on the second Tuesday of each month for 4 months from November to February.
Each time we will explore drawing, painting, color, texture, and mixed media while developing a personal artistic approach unique to you with your ideas, experiments, and finished artwork.
Each Tuesday we will introduces new techniques to observe the world around you, learn to take creative risks, and express your individuality in a relaxed, supportive environment. No previous art experience is necessary.
About this Program

so much fun!
If you are a dragon maker and have a great imagination to build or want to learn to build! Come in from the cold and into Art Smart for a hands-on family workshop where cardboard becomes something magical.
With cardboard, saws, glue, tools, and a whole lot of imagination, families will work together to design and build their very own dragon. Will yours have enormous wings, a spiky tail, giant claws, or a long snout that breathes imaginary fire? You dream it up, and then we’ll figure out how to build it!
Explore the art of making as you saw, shape, connect, and construct your creature, discovering how everyday materials can become extraordinary creations. This is a chance for kids and grown-ups to collaborate, experiment, problem-solve, and get wonderfully messy together.
No experience necessary — just bring your imagination and get ready to build something legendary!
Families with creative kids
- Cardboard, glue, and building supplies provided
- Saws and cutting tools safe for students over 5years
- Build a one-of-a-kind dragon to take home
January
About this Program

6 Week Ceramic Studio: Pottery Wheel, Hand building & Glazing
January 5,12,19,26, and Feb 2, 9th 6-8:30p.m.
Discover the joy of working with clay in this six-week ceramics class designed especially for adults and beginners! No prior experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and creativity.
Explore a variety of ceramic techniques, including pottery wheel throwing, hand building, and glazing, as you learn to transform simple clay into beautiful, functional, and decorative pieces.
Throughout the course, you’ll create a collection of handmade ceramics, from small trinket dishes and unique clay jewelry to bowls in a variety of shapes and sizes.
You’ll learn the basics of working with clay, experiment with different forms and textures, and discover how glazing brings your creations to life. Each week offers an opportunity to learn new skills, experiment, and enjoy the creative process.
What’s included:
Introduction to pottery wheel throwing
Handbuilding techniques for creating unique ceramic forms
Handmade clay jewelry and small trinket dishes
Small and large bowls, both decorative and functional
Glazing techniques to add color, texture, and personality to your work
low fire clay, glaze, and firing included (25lb of clay per person) each additional purchase of clay
Over six weeks, you’ll create one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces to keep, gift, or enjoy in your everyday life. Come unwind, get your hands dirty, meet fellow creative adults, and experience the satisfaction of making something beautiful from scratch.
Come play with clay and see what you can create!
About this Program

10 AM–1 PM | Ages 5+ | $75.00 per family
Come in from the cold and into the Creative Studio for a cozy, hands-on building adventure! Families are invited to dream up and build their very own miniature tree forts using wood sticks and other materials.
Imagine tiny hideaways, winding ladders, and whimsical woodland worlds. Kids and grown-ups will work side by side to design, construct, and decorate their creations while exploring the joys of making, problem-solving, and building with their hands.
No building experience needed but bring your curiosity, imagination, and a willingness to get creative!
Leave the winter chill outside and spend your Saturday making something wonderful together. Second Saturdays of each month are Family Workshop Series.
About this Program
Tuesdays 10-12 pm Novemeber 10, December 8, January 12, and February 9th

This is a one time workshop which is part of our Painting and Sketching Workshops for Adults on Tuesday Mornings
(November 10, December 8, January 12, and February 9th from 10am-12pm)
Once a Month Sketch/Paint series designed for adults to experiment, relax and discover their own creative style is on the second Tuesday of each month for 4 months from November to February.
Each time we will explore drawing, painting, color, texture, and mixed media while developing a personal artistic approach unique to you with your ideas, experiments, and finished artwork.
Each Tuesday we will introduces new techniques to observe the world around you, learn to take creative risks, and express your individuality in a relaxed, supportive environment. No previous art experience is necessary.
February
About this Program
Tuesdays 10-12 pm Novemeber 10, December 8, January 12, and February 9th

This is a one time workshop which is part of our Painting and Sketching Workshops for Adults on Tuesday Mornings
(November 10, December 8, January 12, and February 9th from 10am-12pm)
Once a Month Sketch/Paint series designed for adults to experiment, relax and discover their own creative style is on the second Tuesday of each month for 4 months from November to February.
Each time we will explore drawing, painting, color, texture, and mixed media while developing a personal artistic approach unique to you with your ideas, experiments, and finished artwork.
Each Tuesday we will introduces new techniques to observe the world around you, learn to take creative risks, and express your individuality in a relaxed, supportive environment. No previous art experience is necessary.
Want a private workshop for your group?
We run the studio for private groups: book clubs, teams, birthdays, or a few friends who want an evening of it. Call and tell us the date and the number of people.