Workshops, Classes, Camps, Birthday Parties & Studio Rental
Workshops
Our workshops offer a fun, focused art experience for all ages. From felting and clay to watercolor, mixed media, and seasonal crafts, each session introduces new materials and techniques in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Workshops are perfect for beginners and experienced creators alike, giving students the chance to explore, experiment, and leave with a finished project they can be proud of.
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Classes
Weekly classes at Wren’s Nest Art Studio nurture creativity over time. Students explore paint, collage, ink, sculpture, and textiles while learning about artists and styles from around the world. Each class blends guided instruction with self-expression, helping young artists build skills and confidence through projects inspired by their own interests. Our supportive studio environment encourages curiosity, imagination, and a lifelong love of art.
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After-School Classes
After-school classes are designed for discovery and exploration. Students work with a wide range of materials—paint, collage, ink, sculpture, textiles, and more—while learning new techniques and studying different artists each week. With a balance of guidance and freedom, young artists gain confidence as they create individual projects in a low-pressure, encouraging environment. All materials are provided, making it easy for kids to jump in and start creating.
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Homeschool Classes
Our Homeschool Art Group gives children the space to create, learn, and connect with peers in a supportive community. Each 4-hour, 16-week semester includes a guided group lesson and project, time for snack and lunch, and open studio time for independent exploration. Students can draw, paint, sculpt, or experiment with a variety of materials while developing problem-solving skills and artistic confidence. Homeschool classes are a welcoming space for inspiration, self-expression, and friendship.
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When school’s out, art is in! We offer creative camps year-round, summer, spring break, winter break, Thanksgiving, and school closure days. Kids ages 4 to 12 enjoy themed projects, open studio time, outdoor play, and their own art journal to take home. Half- and full-day options available.
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Craft Nights and Parents' Night Out
Looking for a fun evening out? Join us at Wren’s Nest Art Studio for our Monthly Date Night, where couples, friends, or families can relax, create a special craft together, and enjoy a night of creativity. Need some grown-up time? Our Parents’ Night Out option lets you drop off your child for a guided art project, open studio fun, and plenty of creativity while you enjoy dinner or a night on the town. Whether you’re making memories together or giving yourself a well-deserved break, our studio is the perfect place for connection, imagination, and fun
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Available Saturday and Sunday afternoons
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Parties are a total of 1.5 hours, an hour for the project, and 30 minutes for cake and snacks
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Email for availability and to discuss the theme
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$375 for up to 12 participants
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$29 per additional guest (up to 16 kids total)
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$100 deposit to secure your date
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$75/hour, with a 2-hour minimum
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Liability insurance required
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Workshops
After-School
Classes
The Art of Creating Value/Drawing
Ever want to learn how to make your drawings look real and not flat? In this class you will be taught how to incorporate value to enhance your pieces and make them look realistic. You’ll be amazed at what you can do!
Material Fee: $5 paid to Kate Otte
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The Art of Creating Value/Painting
In this class, we will learn the basics of creating value with black and white, as well as with colors, to make simple paintings. Skills will be taught that you can take to enhance your future paintings that will be impressive
Material Fee: $5 paid directly to Kate Otte
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The Art of Mixed-Media Collage
Combine paper, paint, fabric, and more to build layered, expressive collages that reflect your unique artistic voice.
Material Fee: $5 paid directly to Kate Otte
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The Art of Gelli Printmaking
Experience the playful process of monoprinting with gelli plates. We’ll experiment with textures, layering, and color to create stunning one-of-a-kind prints.
Material Fee: $5 paid directly to Kate Otte
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The Art of 3-D Sculpting
Build imaginative three-dimensional creations using materials like wire, clay, and paper. You'll be amazed at what you can bring to life!
Material Fee: $6 paid directly to Kate Otte
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The Art of Printmaking
In this class, we’ll learn the basics of linocut printmaking. We’ll carve images out of wonder-cut linoleum, making a printing plate and printing the images with ink.
Material Fee: $8 paid directly to Kate Otte
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The Art of Mosaics
Like to create artwork out of broken pieces? In this class, we will learn how to create one-of-a-kind mosaics using a variety of ceramic pieces on drawn-out designs.
Material Fee; $8 paid directly to Kate Otte
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The Art of Painting with Clay
Yes, you can paint with clay! In this class, we will learn an easy image transfer technique and use modeling clay to create beautiful, fun works of art. Tools will be used to enhance our clay pieces to bring them to a greater level of depth.
Material Fee: $5 paid directly to Kate Otte
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The Art of Felting
Learn the tactile, meditative art of needle felting. Using wool roving, foam pads, and felting needles, you'll create vibrant felted compositions with step-by-step guidance
Material Fee: $8 paid directly to Kate Otte
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The Art of Alcohol Inks
Enjoy the process of color play and experimentation with alcohol inks. This medium will free your creativity and allow you to have fun creating one-of-a-kind pieces using different tools and techniques.
Material fee: $10 paid directly to Kate Otte​
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The Art of Painting with Clay
Yes, you can paint with clay! In this class, we will learn an easy image transfer technique and use modeling clay to create beautiful fun works of art. Tools will be used to enhance our clay pieces to bring them to a greater level of depth.
Material Fee: $5 paid directly to Kate Otte
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The Art of Alcohol Inks
Enjoy the process of color play and experimentation with alcohol inks. This medium will free your creativity and allow you to have fun creating one-of-a-kind pieces using different tools and techniques.
Material fee: $10 paid directly to Kate Otte
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The Art of Oil Pastels
Explore bold color and texture as you create original works using layering, blending, and other oil pastel techniques.
Material Fee: $5 paid directly to Kate Otte
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The Art of Paper Weaving
Transform your own watercolor paintings into intricate woven artworks, blending color, texture, and pattern into something truly special. All materials included.
Material Fee: $5 paid directly to Kate Otte
Teen Drawing
with Jessie Moore
Tunnel Book Art ​​​
Wednesdays
September 10, 17, 24,
6:00-7:30p
$120
12 and older
Join me for a fun and creative drawing class where we’ll explore essential drawing techniques while making our own tunnel books! This unique project is a great way for us to dive into the fundamentals of drawing, including how to create depth through foreground, middle ground, and background. We’ll also learn how to use perspective and proportion to build a strong sense of space in our tunnel books.
This class is perfect for teens who love to draw or want to grow their skills in a relaxed, supportive environment. No experience needed, just bring your imagination! All supplies are provided.
Travel Journaling
with Nicolle Pratt
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The Art of Travel Journals
Thursdays
October 9, 16, 23
6:00-8:00p
$40
12 and older
Join Nicolle in her dream: to be the Johnny Appleseed of sketchbooks—scattering sketchbooks everywhere she goes and encouraging people to slow down, look closer, and capture their days, travels, and little moments in a way that’s fun, personal, and gloriously imperfect. That, and finding the perfect carry-on bag and the best compression socks.
In this class, expect a relaxed, welcoming space where creativity thrives, perfection is left at the door, and sketchbooks become your favorite travel companion. If you leave with confidence to record your wanderings and a better packing strategy, Nicolle counts it as a win.
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Bring your own sketchbook or personal journal, and all other materials will be supplied. Classes can be taken separately or as a series.
Acrylics
with Jessica Marshall
Intuitive Art with Acrylics​​​​​
Tuesdays
September 9, 16, 23
October 7, 14, 21
6:00- 8:00p
$40 per class or $220 for all 6
Every artist has a mark, a process, a signature, a style. Some of that starts with the process. Let’s explore some options together: simple ground colors, contrasting patches, working out frustrations, journaling on your art, and collages of various papers and petals. What’s the right process for you? Do you need a sketch of your shapes to work around and within, or would you rather poke at a color because you want to see where it takes you? Do you like hidden messages in artwork or collages of eye candy? Everyone will start a piece to take home, ready for your next step. The supplies you will need for class are listed below. Alternatively, you can pay a $30 material fee to Jessica on the first day of class for the entire series, or $5 per class.
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Vine Charcoal
Paint, Golden Acrylic, preferably Open's
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Quinacradone Magenta
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Titanium Green Pale
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Cobalt Blue
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Teal
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Cadmium Yellow Medium
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Phthalo green (blue shade)
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1 pad of canvas paper
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1 pad of palette paper
Paint Brushes are found here ​
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Nature Journaling
with Heather Sullivan
Nature Journaling Workshop​​​
Friday, September 26th or
Saturday, October 18th
2:00- 4:00p
$40
Ages 16 and older
​Nature is all around us, but we often pass it by too quickly to take notice. When you take the time to pause and observe, you open yourself up to countless discoveries. Nature journaling is a mindful journey where you engage your senses and connect more deeply with nature. Please bring a journal if you have one and be prepared to go outside. All other supplies will be provided.
Creating Mandalas
with Heather Sullivan
Mandalas As Meditation​​​
Wednesdays
October 29- November 12
6:30-8:30p
$120
Ages 16 and older
​​​In Sanskrit, mandala means “circle”—a sacred circle embodying a container for the essence within.
Monks often use mandalas as a meditation practice for healing and compassion. The repetition of patterns, colors, and shapes invite the practice of pure presence … nothing to do but stay in the moment, in the flow. Working with mandalas is a playful, creative, and inspiring way to practice self-discovery and mindfulness.
Garden Totem
with Heather Sullivan
Coming this winter!
Fridays​
February
TBD
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After your personal medicine card reading with Katherine Harestad, you’ll be invited to bring the wisdom of your animal guides into form. In this hands-on, 4 week workshop, you’ll choose three animals from your reading and create a unique clay garden totem inspired by their energy and symbolism. Your totem will be carefully fired and glazed, transforming it into a lasting piece that can be placed in your yard as a personal reminder of guidance, balance, and connection to nature
Homeschool Classes
with Saramanda Zurbuch
Date Nights & Parents' Night Out
Birthday Parties
Creative Parties, Happy People
Celebrate in the studio
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​​Available Saturday and Sunday afternoons
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Parties are a total of 1.5 hours, an hour for the project, and 30 minutes for cake and snacks
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Email for availability and to discuss the theme
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$375 for up to 12 participants
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$29 per additional guest (up to 16 kids total)
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$100 deposit to secure your date
What's included
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You pick the theme, we create an art project for your guests to make and take home
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Decorations and a birthday balloon for the birthday guest
You Provide
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Any food, drinks, cake, or cupcakes you’d like
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Plates, cups, utensils, napkins, and any other party supplies
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​Please take presents home to open so we can focus on creating our art projects
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Studio Rental
For your class, event or workshop
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Liability insurance required
