Classes and Events

Workshop: Plants & Pitchers in Miniature
Saturday, March 22nd from 9:30am - 12:00pm
In this 2.5 hour workshop for adults, you’ll learn how to make miniature plants and pitchers using simple craft materials and household objects. These tiny decor items are cute additions to a bookshelf, top of a door hinge, or in the context of a miniature scene or vignette (like what you can create in our "Make a Miniature Vignette" course!).
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Taught by artist and miniaturist Erica Meade (@minihouseontheline), this workshop will include an overview of miniature art forms and step-by-step instructions on how to make each of the items shown, with a focus on teaching techniques you can apply to your own future creations.

This class is appropriate for both beginners and advanced crafters. Please bring a small pair of sharp scissors. All other materials will be provided. Don't forget to check out Erica's next class: Making a Miniature Vignette. 
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$75 / class ​
Paint & Sip 
Wednesday, April 9th from 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Brushstrokes' monthly Paint & Sip coming in hot this spring. Come enjoy complimentary handcrafted wines by our neighbors at Donkey & Goat while you paint pottery in our beautiful sunny garden and bask in the beginning of longer days and better weather.

We'll close the studio so reserve your seat for just $10.
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​Pottery and studio fee is priced as normal.
Art for Everybody: Hands on Painting Workshop
​Considering Painting: Surprising Compositions and Color Stories 
Saturday, April 19th from 9:00am - 12:00pm
Jessica Niello-White's second workshop in which we consider unexpected visual turns within a painting that results in novel and innovative art. We will explore perspective, composition and color combinations to create our own original take on the classics. An example of this is the painting The Red Studio, by Henri Matisse. Here he plays with the illusion of space, turns it on its head through the use of color. Instead of following the classical rules of perspective to show space, he instead chooses a bold, flat red to surprise the viewer in the way we see the room. Each student will complete a painting by the end of the workshop. Oil or acrylic painters are both welcome. A basic understanding of the chosen medium is required.
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$125 / class ​
Workshop: Making a Miniature Vignette 
Sunday, May 4th from 9:30am - 12:00pm
In this 2.5 hour workshop for adults, you’ll create a miniature scene that features a wall and floor, framed piece of art, console table, miniature books, and clock. You’ll get to customize your space with a choice of art print and mini-framing method, “tile” color and pattern, wall color, clock color, and more. Final dimensions approx. 7.75” tall x 6” wide x 3.7” deep. 

Taught by artist and miniaturist Erica Meade (@minihouseontheline), this workshop will include an overview of miniature art forms and step-by-step instructions on how to make each of the items shown, with a focus on teaching techniques you can apply to your own creations. You should be able to complete all elements during the workshop, but may need to finish up some details after the class.
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This is an intermediate level course where prior crafting experience will be helpful. Please bring a small metal ruler and a small pair of sharp scissors. All other materials will be provided.

$85 / class