Adult & Kids' Classes
All of our adult classes are designed for beginners with no prior experience and for those with an art background looking to expand their skills. We focus on the creative process rather than the final product, encouraging exploration, experimentation, and personal growth through art.
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Our kids' art classes are perfect for young artists of all skill levels—whether they're picking up a paintbrush for the first time or already love to create. We create a warm, welcoming environment where kids can make new friends, express themselves freely, and build confidence through art. Our focus is on having fun with the creative process, encouraging imagination, playful exploration, and a sense of community in every class.
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All classes require 6 people to enroll to make it a go, otherwise you will receive a full refund.
Join us for a creative exploration designed for artists of all ages and skill levels. A Journey Through Art is more than a class—it’s a space to connect, create, and grow together as a community. Whether you're coming solo or sharing the experience with your child, each week offers the chance to discover a new artistic medium under the guidance of artist and instructor Kate.
From felting and printmaking to mixed media and sculpture, we’ll dive into hands-on projects that encourage personal expression and playful experimentation. This is a wonderful opportunity to try something new and make meaningful memories together.
​Weekly Themes & Projects
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.
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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. All materials are included, but if you would like to bring your own pastels, you are free to do so.
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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. All materials included.
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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. All materials included.
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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! A $5 material fee can be paid directly to Kate.
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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.
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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.
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The Art of Mosaics
The Art of Creating Value/Drawing
The Art of Creating Value/Painting
The Art of Painting with Clay
The Art of Alcohol Inks
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September 8, 15, 22, 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17, 24
6:00-8:00p
$40 per class or all 12 classes $440
Ages 11 and older
Let your child’s creativity flourish in our After School Mixed Media Art Class! This weekly class is all about discovery—students will explore a variety of materials like paint, collage, ink, sculpture, textiles, and more. Each session introduces new techniques while also allowing room for self-expression and individual projects based on each child’s interests.
With a low-pressure, supportive environment and lots of encouragement, young artists will gain confidence as they experiment, create, and develop their unique style. All materials provided and we do have sibling discounts at check out.
After-School Art with Saramanda Zurbuch
Play With Your Art
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. Supplies you will need for 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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Coming this summer!
Art is like ogres are like onions... LAYERS!​​​​​
Friday
July 25
4-6p
$55​
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.
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Supplies:
(2) 11x14 canvases
Vine Charcoal
Posca Paint Markers Set of Warm or Cool
Paint, Golden Acrylic, preferably Open's
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Quinacradone Magenta
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Titanium Green Pale
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Cerulean Blue
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Teal
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Cadmium Yellow Medium
Paint Brushes are found here ​
Acrylics with Jessica Marshall
Open Studio
Looking for a welcoming space to work on your art at your own pace? Join us for Open Studio Time—an unstructured, creative environment where you can bring your materials and projects, or use our basic supplies to explore freely. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking to unwind with a sketchbook, Wren’s Nest offers a cozy, inspiring setting to spark your creativity. Come and go as you please during the session—no instruction, just good vibes and artistic freedom.
All ages welcome (under 13 with an adult)
Community Watercolor Class
Calling all watercolor enthusiasts! Join us for a relaxed, uninstructed Open Watercolor Studio session—a 3-hour block of time dedicated to painting, connecting, and sharing ideas with fellow artists. Bring your own supplies and current projects, or start something new in the company of other creatives. This is a welcoming, collaborative space perfect for all experience levels looking to enjoy the process of painting together without the structure of a formal class.
Community Watercolor
Coming this summer!
Community Watercolor Class​​​​​
Wednesdays or Saturdays
10:00a-1:00p
$30​
Open Studio
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.
Nature Journaling
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.
​​Mandalas As Meditation
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.
