Art Classes

COLORFUL YARN WEAVING WALL HANGING (ages 6-12) with Patti Robinson ($30)
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM
All supplies provided, Gallery 90 Block Barn
Get ready to weave, wrap, and create! In this playful art class, kids will design their own bright and cozy wall hanging using soft, colorful yarn. Using a simple cardboard loom, students will learn easy weaving techniques to build patterns, mix colors, and create fun textures. To finish their masterpiece, kids will add cheerful details like beads and fluffy pom-poms for extra personality and flair! This project is perfect for building fine motor skills while encouraging creativity and self-expression.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1991489350256

WATERCOLOR CREATIONS (ages 6+) with Jerri Castillo ($30)
Friday, July 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM
All supplies provided, Gallery 90 Block Barn
Come explore watercolors and see all that they can do. Try mark making, washes, spills, and splatters to create your very own piece of art.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1991490833693

AT THE ZOO CHARCOAL ANIMAL DRAWING (ages 6+) with Jerri Castillo ($30)
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM
All supplies provided, Gallery 90 Block Barn
What is your favorite animal at the zoo? Learn to draw an animal using charcoal.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1991490916942

CLAY IMPRESSIONS BOTANICAL PRINTS (ages 6-12) with Patti Robinson ($30)
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM
All supplies provided, Gallery 90 Block Barn
In this fun, hands-on art class, children will explore nature and creativity by making beautiful botanical monoprints! Using soft, easy-to-shape Model Magic clay, students will press leaves, flowers, and other natural materials to create detailed textures and patterns. They’ll then transfer these impressions onto paper to make one-of-a-kind prints.
Along the way, kids will learn about shapes, textures, and patterns found in nature while experimenting with color and composition. This sensory-friendly activity encourages creativity, observation, and a love of the outdoors.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1991490093479

PASTEL LANDSCAPES (ages 6+) with Jerri Castillo ($30)
Friday, July 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM
All supplies provided, Gallery 90 Block Barn
Learn about the work of Georgia O’Keefe and paint your very own chalk pastel landscapes.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1991490968095

SUMMER PAINTING (ages 6+) with Jerri Castillo ($30)
Friday, July 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM
All supplies provided, Gallery 90 Block Barn
Learn to paint a summer ocean scene or field of flowers. No experience required.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1991491098485

UNDER THE SEA COLLAGE (ages 6-12) with Patti Robinson ($30)
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM
All supplies provided, Gallery 90 Block Barn
Dive under the sea and create your own ocean masterpiece! In this fun, hands-on class, kids will use colorful mulberry paper to design a layered collage inspired by life beneath the waves. We’ll tear, cut, and layer textured papers to build bright underwater scenes filled with fish, sea creatures, and flowing ocean shapes.
Along the way, young artists will explore color, texture, and composition while discovering how layering can make their artwork pop. Each child will create a unique “under the sea” collage to take home and share!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1991491277019

FAMILY WORKSHOP VEGGIE PRINTING (all ages) with Patti Robinson ($35)
Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM
All supplies provided, Gallery 90 Block Barn
Get ready to turn veggies into art! In this hands-on class, kids will explore how to use all kinds of fruits and vegetables as stamps to create colorful designs. We’ll learn the basics of veggie printing and experiment with shapes, patterns, and textures. Using a eco friendly reusable cloth napkins as our canvas, each adult or or child will design their own set of napkins to take home and enjoy.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1991491396376

PAPAR COLLAGE QUILTS (ages 6-12) with Patti Robinson ($30)
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM
All supplies provided, Gallery 90 Block Barn
In this fun and creative class, kids will explore the vibrant world of African American quilt-making! We’ll look at how artists use shapes, patterns, and colors to tell stories and express ideas. Inspired by these beautiful quilts, students will design and create their own bold abstract artworks using colorful paper. Get ready to cut, arrange, and experiment with bright colors and exciting patterns while learning about an important art tradition.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/991491314130

QUILLING FOR CHILDREN (ages 7-12) with Gayle Wagner ($20)
Use traditional quilling techniques with paper to form a variety of animals. This three-dimensional craft is a creative activity enjoyed by children at all levels.

QUILLING (ages 12–adult) with Gayle Wagner ($20)
Christmas in July! Learn traditional paper quilling to form hanging ornaments, small angels, snowflakes, and boxes to hold the snowflakes. Quilling, also known as paper filigree, was started in the early 15th century by monks as decor has made a comeback as modern art.

POP-UP BOOKS FOR CHILDREN (ages 7-12) with Pam Collins ($20)
Create art that POPS! Children will create fun pop-up books with simple and creative ways to manipulate paper. Each child will create a book that incorporates three pop-up techniques.

MIXED MEDIA BOOK ARTS (ages 12-adult) with Pam Collins ($20)
Explore the art of book making and mixed media techniques at this exciting workshop. Participants will create a hand-made book that they can use for journaling and collage art.

TRADITIONAL CURSIVE WRITING IN AMERICA DURING THE 18TH CENTURY with Linda Prentiss, ages 10 and up ($80)
Work with traditional calligraphy pens to form letters from writing found in the U.S. Constitution.
Practice using metal nib dip, feather and reed pens. Learn to write various cursive letter styles.

HISTORY THROUGH DRAWING FOR CHILDREN with Linda Prentiss ($80)
Explore drawing through close observation of still life. Learn pencil techniques for creating realism through contour line and shading. Discuss the history and use of objects that are unique to their time period, such as oil lamps, duck decoys, and antique toys.

HISTORY THROUGH DRAWING FOR TEENS AND ADULTS with Linda Prentiss ($120)
Explore drawing through close observation of objects unique to their time period. Instruction will include demonstration and guided exercises. Examples might include an oil lamp, duck decoys,
pewter mug, and a sextant. Discussions center around the time period and the use of the object.