Participants will learn the fundamentals of painting. Beginning with drawing, under painting, glazing, and over painting highlights.
Canvas will be supplied.
Any basic oil set and brushes (some brushes will be available) are required to bring along with a photo to reference. A still life will also be set up for those with or without a photo reference.
Any questions regarding supplies please call Mark directly and he will help you (713)-306-7777.
Day & Time: Thursdays, 3-5pm or 5-7pm
Learn basic Stained Glass skills using the Copper Foil Method. This class is designed for those without experience in drawing or Stained Glass. We offer a selection of basic patterns you will choose from, then you'll create a beautiful suncatcher while learning the art of Cutting glass, Shaping glass on a grinder, applying Copper Foil, and Soldering it all together with no stress. Most people are done in 3-5 hours.
Getting started has never been easier! This class is structured as a Try-It opportunity, allowing you to explore all aspects of the process without a large investment. After this workshop, you'll take home your decorative window suncatcher and can admire it every day! This will be a piece of artwork you'll be proud of, and you'll leave knowing how to actually DO Stained Glass.
Please Note: 24-hour preregistration is required to attend this class/workshop.
Ages 18 & up
Have you always wanted to learn to draw? Come and join Earl for this fun and easy basic drawing class. No experience needed. You will experience the excitement of drawing through learning special techniques in dimensional shading which will make the subject come alive. Drawing fundamentals will be explored through demonstrations and examples. Group and individualized instruction will be utilized in throughout these 5 weeks. Have fun while learning!
Supplies needing to be purchased prior to your first class.
General sketching pencil set
One large design kneaded eraser
One sketch pad 11- inches x 17 inches
Exacto knife
Sandpaper pointer
Mechanical Pencil
Carpenter pencil or Flat sketching pencil
Date & Time: Wednesdays, 4pm - 6pm
In this class you’ll learn one of the many bookbinding techniques to make a simple journal or notebook. Each class has a different theme.
Designed for adults and young makers ages 10 and up (with an accompanying adult), the class is welcoming to beginners and paced to enjoy the process as much as the result.
All materials are provided, and no prior experience is required.
During the class you will learn the different steps and stitches to make your own crochet square project and to continue making on your own at home. You will also learn how to read a visual pattern with handouts provided and visual demonstrations.
Class themes:
May 12 - Sun Square (some experience recommended)
May 19 - Granny Square (beginner friendly)
June 9 - Crochet Star Square (some experience recommended)
August 15 - Apple Square
September 12 - Sunburst Square
October 3 - Pumpkin Square
November 21 - Tree Square
December 2 - Santa Square
I will provide:
extra crochet hooks just in case
scissors
Yarn needles
Please bring size H (5 mm) crochet hook and medium weight yarn (weight 4) in 2-4 colors. It can be bought at Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, or Amazon. The brand Big Twist at Michaels is a favorite of mine. Please avoid bringing any yarn that has texture or glitter since it can be difficult to use. You can bring any colors or multicolors.
Ages 14 and up
Feeling stuck?
Curious about gelli plate printing but not sure where to start?
Or simply looking for a relaxed, social space to make art alongside other creative people?
This drop-in gelli plate studio is designed as a low-pressure, open-ended creative session — a place to break a creative slump, experiment with new techniques, revisit old ideas, or just show up and make something without expectations.
Each session offers a loose focus or prompt to spark ideas, but there’s no formal lesson and no requirement to follow along. You’re free to explore at your own pace, ask questions, share discoveries, or work quietly if that’s what you need that day.
Gelli plates, stencils, acrylic paints, and a selection of printing papers will be provided. You’re also very welcome to bring your own materials if there’s a specific technique, surface, or idea you’d like to explore.
This is a supportive, playful studio environment — suitable for beginners and experienced artists alike. Come to learn, experiment, reconnect with your creativity, or simply enjoy making art in good company.
The studio is open on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month starting in June.
Get Your Hands Dirty & Your Creativity Flowing with Breda!
Join us for a 6-week pottery adventure where you'll dive into the wonderful world of ceramics through fun, hands-on techniques like coiling, slabbing, and pinching! Whether you're brand new or coming back for more, this class is the perfect place to build your skills, explore your creativity, and make something truly one-of-a-kind.
No experience needed—just a willingness to play with clay!
Great for beginners and returning students looking to level up.
All supplies included—just bring your imagination!
Details:
Location: Pottery Studio
Class Size: 3–6 students (small class = more personal attention!)
Duration: 6 weeks of fun, creativity, and clay-covered smiles
Spots are limited--grab your seat and let’s get muddy!
This small group instruction will introduce you to the skills needed to throw on the pottery wheel. In this 6-week series, we'll cover the basics of wheel throwing, including preparing the clay, centering, opening, throwing basic shapes, trimming, and glazing.
Perfect for absolute beginners or those with some experience who want a refresh.
Price includes use of the studio wheel and tools, the clay, firing, and glazing of your final artwork.
This class is for those that want to learn how to create pictures with needle felting! This class is for teens and adults only. Make it a day out! Art with us then visit the restaurants and shops in Downtown Willoughby.
About the Instructor:
Nancy Nelson-Brotz is an award-winning artist as well as an instructor. She has been teaching for many years at Rabbit Run Community Arts Association in Madison as well as being the Visual Art Director for the Ashtabula Arts Association (teaching, coordinating classes, and outreach). She has worked outreach programs at many local schools, senior centers, and camps. Her mediums include oil pastels, needle felting, and mosaics among others. She has spent years exploring and teaching many mediums of art.
If you’ve ever wanted to try wheel throwing but felt a bit intimidated, this is the class for you. We keep things small, relaxed, and genuinely supportive — no pressure, no rushing, just you, the wheel, and some very forgiving clay.
Over six weeks, each session gently builds your skills. You’ll learn the whole process step by step: how to prepare your clay so it behaves, how to center and shape your first forms, what the different drying stages mean (and how not to panic when things wobble), how to trim with confidence, and how glazing brings everything to life.
With a maximum of three students per class, you can bring a friend or family member to learn alongside you, or just enjoy the calm, personal attention without that ‘everyone is staring at my wobbly pot’ feeling.
Students will explore unusual materials including found plastics and metals to Upcycle into accessories. They will navigate hand tools, such as needle nose pliers, wire cutters and wire to master durable pieces that can withstand handling and wear.
Ages 14 through Senior Adult
Beginners welcome!
Supplies will be provided: Linda Zolten Wood provides jewelry findings, pliers, wire, beads etc for participants to make approx. 2 pair earrings, bracelet and or necklace each per class, and will help with finish pliers work as needed.
Meet Linda Zolten-Wood and see what other classes she offers.
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