Celebrate the winter season with versatile monoprint techniques on a Gelli plate to create a suite of holiday cards (whatever you celebrate). This hands-on workshop focuses on layering color, stenciling, masking, and simple collage so you can produce multiple unique cards inspired by snowy landscapes, seasonal motifs, neutral winter botanicals, and festive patterns suitable for any winter holiday. You’ll learn how to prepare the Gelli plate and select inks for clean prints, brayering fundamentals for even color and layered effects, how to use stencils and masks to create shapes, patterns, and focal images, and how to add texture with found objects, stamps, and simple mark-making.
Step into a world where simple words are brought to life.
This playful new program at Stella’s Art Gallery is the perfect way to bridge imagination and creativity! Bring a friend and join Carol Agnew on this unique journey! Come for one class or all four. Kids class 4:30-5:30. Adult Class 6:15-7:45.
Concept: Participants transform short written prompts into visual art, proving how one phrase can spark infinite interpretations.
Weekly Refresh: Five new prompts every Monday. Choose one and turn it into a unique creation. (Ex: ‘What I saw before the candle went out!,’ ‘A door to…’,
‘And then… it melted!.’)
Expert Guidance: You'll have direct support to experiment with different mediums and styles.
The Spotlight: We’ve dedicated a special space on our "Do You See What I See?" entry wall just for this program. It’s a rotating celebration of how different minds interpret the same simple words. You might see a "City Life" prompt turned into a neon abstract by one person, and a detailed sketch by another! Join us!
Whether you enjoy upcycling or you are just looking to create something whimsical these paper dolls could scratch your itch. These jointed dolls are made of retired playing cards and can be used as art, as puppets, or just something fun to have around. All materials will be provided by the instructor and students will go home with two complete paper dolls. Teens and Adults welcome.
What the heck is an Inchie or a Twinchie? This is tiny art done in a one inch or two inch square at a time. Not only will you have fun making these adorable tiny pieces of art but you will learn what to do with them once you’ve made them. This also a great way to spark your creativity. All supplies are provided by the instructor. Teens and adults welcome.
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.
Exploring the Animal Nations: the healers- the burden carriers- the messengers-& the wisdom from the 2-legged- the 4 legged- the winged ones & those that swim & crawl.
I believe that the animals that enter our lives . Whether in dreams & visions, our homes, or daily experiences- offer messages of wisdom & guidance- a specific meaning for me - a message to be explored .
The workshop is in 2 parts:
Part 1: scenarios discussions & sharing
Part 2 : drawing/ painting on canvas with acrylics / oil pastels a totem of your choice with animal medicine cards available as a reference .
All supplies included.
16 years and up only
About Alice
B.F. A. : Painting The Univ. of Cincinnati
M.A.: Art Education The Univ. of Cincinnati
M.A.: Art Therapy , Psychology
Ursuline College
Alice is a professional art instructor, tie dye artist, wildlife artist& custom pet portrait artist . Alice has taught art in Cincinnati county schools ,West Palm Beach Schools, Adult Community art programs Royal Palm Beach Fl. She has taught art at Cleveland State. Fairmount Center & Dazzle in Chagrin Falls & in home paint parties.Her art is on display at Stella's Art Gallery in Willoughby .Alice also takes her art & tie dyes to various summer art shows & markets.
Alice also worked as an Art Therapist at Laurelwood Psychiatric/ Lake West Hospital.
Alice has always been attracted to Indigenous art & stories. Currently she has 3 Elders ( a mixed blood Tsalagi ( Cherokee) a 1st Nations Saultaux & a Lakota.) As she " walks The Red Road .
Many of her creations have a Native American influence & style.
This class is a great example of making art with recycled materials and a bit of nostalgia. We will be using many different mixed media techniques to create thee and we will have fun while we’re doing it. . All supplies will be provided by the instructor. However, you are welcome to bring your own if that makes you smile. Teens and Adults welcome.
Do you enjoy poetry but aren’t confident in writing it yourself? Maybe you can be a poet but didn’t know it! Learn to peruse text in an intuitive way, create a poem, and decorate around the words. Or even black out the entire background! All supplies will be provided by the instructor. Teens and Adults welcome.
Discover the enchanting world of articulated puppetry and create your own expressive characters.
Supply List (Recycled content if possible):
Scraps of yarn, cereal boxes, larger tongue depressors, double sided tape or glue dots, ribbon, scissors, foil back 'jewels', hot glue and sticks, buttons, lightweight extension cords, scraps of faux fur, old jewelry, fabric scraps, trims, tassels, 'silk' flowers, clean sandwich size ziplock bags, White and colorful Model Magic Clay, Heavy bottom clean, dry wine or glass bottles - 2 per person.
Be prepared to share supplies for a rich collection of creative options. Some supplies will be provided.
Ages 14 & up
Meet Linda Zolten-Wood and see what other classes she offers.
Learn how to make mini pieces of art using mixed media techniques on rescued playing cards. These are fun to do and also give you the opportunity to play with ideas on a small scale before launching into a larger piece. All supplies will be provided. Each student will leave with up to 6 cards (or as many as you can complete). Open to teenagers and adults.
Anna has been a practicing artist for over 30 years in many different mediums and has been teaching for 20.She is currently a member of Stella’s Art Gallery and is a Collaborative Mixed Media and Assemblage artist who creates as part of mother/daughter team.
Upcycle old book pages and baubles into fantasy flowers that you can then add into assemblage work, household decorations, or just into your favorite vase. You will learn to wire, tape, color, and add foliage if you wish. All supplies will be provided but feel free to bring a special book or bauble along with you to use. Teens and adults welcome.
Students will learn how to create an abstract collage on paper. Instruction will emphasize intuitive play balanced with basic design principles. All necessary materials are provided by the instructor and will focus on a limited color palette with papers of various textures.
No experience required!
Block printing is one of the oldest mark-making traditions still in active use — and one of the most immediately satisfying. You carve it, you ink it, you pull the print. The feedback loop is direct.
In this three-hour workshop, you’ll learn to transfer a design to soft-cut block, carve with control and intention, ink the block evenly, and print cleanly on paper. No prior experience necessary — just a willingness to work with your hands.
Small class, five students maximum. All supplies provided.
Note: This workshop involves sharp carving tools.
Adults & teens over 14
This is a great beginner class on assemblage. You will learn how to work with found objects, which adhesives to use, and how to mix them with other artforms. You will also learn some quillish- an adaption of quilling. All supplies will be provided by the instructor. Teens and Adults welcome.
Envelope journals are a fun and easy way to make an art journal that can shape shift into a small scrapbook, a beautiful organization system, or gift wrap alternative for those boring gift cards. Each student will be making a book-style journal as well as an accordion journal and a folio, as well as getting an intro to mixed media 101. All supplies will be provided by instructor. Adults and teens are welcome.
Anna has been a practicing artist for over 30 years in many different mediums and has been teaching for 20. She is currently a member of Stella’s Art Gallery and is a Collaborative Mixed Media and Assemblage artist who creates as part of a mother/daughter team.
Tag Journals are great alternative to large art journal. If you are strapped for time, this is a great way to start small. It can accommodate drawing, painting, or mixed media. It can also be used for affirmations, goal keeping, or collecting memorable quotes. Students will leave with as many tags as they can complete during class. All supplies will be provided.
Anna has been a practicing artist for over 30 years in many different mediums and has been teaching for 20. She is currently a member of Stella’s Art Gallery and is a Collaborative Mixed Media and Assemblage artist who creates as part of mother/daughter team.
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