Drawing the Figure 

Instructor: Jenny Muskopf
Thursdays, 5:30-7:30PM
Tuition $145
Location: MSS Court Street

Experience the mechanics of rendering one’s visual perception through drawing the human figure. Students will work with a live model to learn about proportion, gesture, movement and perspective. Instruction will be given on how to manipulate charcoal, conte crayons, and drawing pencils to achieve likeness of the figure. There will also be plenty of room for creative expression, with opportunities to practice and sharpen your skills. Materials Included. All levels/Adults

July 9-23 RUNNING

Fiber Arts Fusion: Pigments & Patterns

Instructor: Eileen Gombosi
4-day workshop, 1-4PM
Tuition $250
Location: MSS Court Street

Join us for an inspiring blend of fiber arts techniques that captures your connection to nature through color, texture, and design. We’ll create a natural dye bath and experiment with a variety of natural fabrics, using dye assists to explore a range of beautiful color variations. Explore the timeless art of Cyanotype printing, a photographic process that uses UV light to create striking blue images. Working with botanicals and handmade stencils, you’ll produce distinctive textile prints that blend nature, art, and science. 

Cool off with the magic of ice dyeing, where melting ice carries vibrant dyes through fabric to create organic patterns, soft color blends, and dreamy watercolor-like effects. Explore Tataki Zome, a traditional Japanese technique that transfers the natural pigments of flowers and leaves directly onto fabric to create beautiful botanical prints. We’ll also weave in Shibori, a Japanese resist-dyeing method that uses folding, twisting, binding, and knotting to produce distinctive patterns and reveal unique color variations. By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a vibrant collection of nature-inspired textiles. All levels/Materials included, Adults

July 21-24 FULL/WAITLIST>
Tuesday-Friday

NEW! Printing on Paper Workshop

Instructor: Ariane van Driel van Wageningen
Sundays, 1-4PM
Tuition $130
Location: MSS Court Street

Experiment with printing on paper in this two day workshop. Day one will focus on creating an original design and learning about stamp carving and composition. Day two builds on your work and dives into the printmaking process. Use your stamps in combination with different printing methods to produce unique works on paper. Materials provided. All levels/Adults

July 19 & 26 REGISTER>

NEW! Into to Charcoal: Shading and Sketching 

Instructor: Anna Briggs Scharstein 
Tuesdays, 10am-12PM
Tuition $145
Location: MSS Court Street

This class is perfect for anyone who’s ever wanted to draw but might not know where to start or the best way to advance! The class will focus mainly on charcoal, but students will also explore graphite and ink. You will learn simple and effective approaches to create beautiful textures, compelling shadows, and captivating highlights to bring your drawings to life. We will cover different drawing techniques and explore a variety of styles. No experience is needed just a desire to explore your creativity and enjoy doing so!
Materials provided. All level/Adult/16+

August 4 -25 REGISTER>

NEW! Printing on Fabric Workshop

Instructor: Ariane van Driel van Wageningen
Tuesday-Thursday, 5:30-7:30PM
Tuition $160
Location: MSS Court Street

Dive into printing on fabric! This three day workshop teaches techniques for printing on fabric using our studio press. Carve, cut, paint, and press to create napkins and tea towels in your original style. Play with shape, color, and composition to produce a treasured item for your home or a perfect gift! Materials provided. All levels/Adults.

August 18-20 REGISTER>

NEW! Fundamentals of Oil Painting 

Instructor: Anna Briggs Scharstein
Tuesdays, 6-8PM
Tuition $160
Location: MSS Court Street

This class is designed for beginners and experienced painters who want to develop their painting skills in a relaxed and creative environment. Students will learn the fundamentals of oil painting, including color mixing, lighting, composition and more, while painting nature-inspired still life arrangements. Subjects may include flowers, plants, and seasonal natural objects. Through guided instruction and individual feedback, students will build confidence, strengthen observation skills, and create finished oil paintings while exploring their own artistic style.  All skill levels are welcome. Materials included/Adults

Session 1: July 7-28 RUNNING
Session 2: August 4-25  REGISTER>

Nature & the Artist Book

Instructor: Jane Ploughman
Wednesdays, 5:30-8PM
Tuition: $160
Location: MSS Court Street

We’ll begin this workshop with making several simple book structures. From there, we’ll experiment with low-tech printing techniques such as gel plate printing, stamp making, and other approaches to expressive mark-making. Using flowers, leaves, and other natural materials, we’ll get creative with printing with natural materials to create rich textures or patterns. Finally, we’ll bring everything together by transforming our printed pages into unique, handcrafted artist books that are inspired by the natural world. All materials will be provided although students are welcome to bring objects (e.g. leaves, flowers, photos) that inspire them. All levels/Adults & Teens 16+

July 8-22  RUNNING

Pet Portrait Workshop

Instructor: Katalin Tolgyesi
Saturday & Sunday
Tuition $85
Location: MSS Court Street

In this two-day introductory oil painting workshop students will work from a reference photo of a pet or favorite animal to study the concepts of value, mixing colors, controlling the paint and building details. Through hands-on instruction and personalized guidance, your portrait will gradually come to life. The most common mistakes made by beginner painters and the break down the process of animal portraiture into easy-to-understand phases will be covered. Students will leave with a finished portrait, an understanding of the oil painting process and specific skills they can transfer to future projects. This workshop is suitable for beginning and continuing students. Materials included. All levels/Adults

Session 2: Aug 1-2: 10AM-1PM  REGISTER>

Tataki Zome Workshop

Instructor: Eileen Gombosi
Monday, 2-5PM
Tuition $90
Location: MSS Court Street

Capture the beauty and colors of nature in this fiber arts workshop using flowers and leaves for printing! Discover the art of Tataki Zome, a Japanese technique, which involves pounding flowers into fabric to create stunning and unique designs. Using botanicals, explore the endless possibilities of arranging items and discover the range of colors they will create from the natural pigment. Each participant will create custom botanical prints on a selection of dyeable textiles, including cotton drawstring bags, a silk scarf, and a tea towel, in addition to muslin test pieces. Materials & botanicals will be provided, but students are welcome to bring their own flowers & leaves to experiment with. All levels/Ages 14+

July 20 FULL/WAITLIST>

NEW! Classic Portraiture – Oil Painting Workshop

Instructor: Katalin Tolgyesi
Wed-Fri, 10am-1PM
Tuition $150
Location: MSS Court Street

In this 3-day comprehensive workshop, students will go in depth as they learn the fundamentals of painting classic portraits. Working with the oil medium, key elements will be covered in learning to mix values, tones, highlights, then how to add subtle value and color variations to make a portrait or any subject come to life. Students will choose their own reference photos, and learn how to transfer those outlines to canvas, block in the values, study the lighting in the reference.

Students will learn to overcome some of the most common mistakes made by beginner painters and break down the process of completing a work into easy-to-understand phases. Participants will leave with a finished artwork, an understanding of the oil painting process, and specific skills they can transfer to future projects. This workshop is well suited to both beginning and continuing students. Materials Included. All levels/Adults

Aug 5-7  REGISTER>

Portraiture in Oils

Instructor: Katalin Tolgyesi
Mondays, 5:30PM-7:30PM
Tuition $195
Location: MSS Court Street

In this introductory portraiture oil painting class students will work from a reference photo of their choosing to study the concepts of value, mixing skin tones, controlling the paint and building details. Through hands-on instruction and personalized guidance, your portrait will gradually come to life.
This class covers the most common mistakes made by beginner painters and breaks down the process of portraits into easy-to-understand phases. Students will leave with a finished portrait, an understanding of the oil painting process/ specific skills they can transfer to future projects. This class is suitable for beginning and continuing students. Materials included. All levels/Adults

Session 4: August 3-31 REGISTER>

NEW! Fabric Printing for Home Textiles

Instructor: Ariane van Driel van Wageningen
Tuesdays, 5:30-7PM
Tuition $235
Location: MSS Court Street

Develop your printmaking practice in this 6 week class. Iterate original designs, carve stamps, experiment with color, and master the press. Whether you are an experienced printmaker or a total beginner, this multi-week experience will give you the opportunity to learn varied printing techniques and hone your personal style. Print on fabric items of your choosing including napkins, tea towels, and runners. Materials provided. All levels/Adults.

September 15-October 20 REGISTER>

NEW! Curious Creatures: Drawing & Illustration

Instructor: Abigail Wentz
Fridays, 10AM-noon
Tuition $120
Location: MSS Court Street

This class blends creative expression with fundamental techniques of drawing and illustration. You’ll choose an animal as your subject and transform it into an anthropomorphic character by incorporating human characteristics, emotions, and unexpected elements.

Through guidance, you’ll design and develop your own unique creature, using your imagination to bring a story to life. Explore techniques for adding color with watercolor, as well as refining your work with ink for outlines, details, and highlights.

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your drawing skills or simply spark fresh inspiration, this class offers an opportunity to experiment, learn, and let your creativity flow. Materials included, Adults/Teens 16+, All levels*

*This class is open to all levels-some drawing experience is helpful.

September 25-October 16 REGISTER>