(Adults) Italics is the most versatile of alphabets. In addition to miniscule and majascule, variations and flourishing, students are taught to mix watercolor gouache paint to make colored ink and experiment with the colored ink or different colored papers. Bring your tools. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

(13-Adult). Explore different painting techniques designed to enhance your artistic skills. We will focus on acrylic, soft pastels, painting on a photo and more. Supply fee of $10 per session payable to instructor. Focus of this session is acrylics.

(13-Adult). Explore various painting techniques designed to enhance your artistic skills. We will focus on acrylic, soft pastels and painting on a photo. Focus of this session is on soft-pastels. Supply fee of $10 per session payable to instructor.

(16-Adult) Learn about owl adaptations as you draw owl feathers, eggs, talons, skulls and taxidermy mounts. Go on a hike to learn about owl habitats, then dissect your own owl pellet to figure out what owls eat and draw some of the bones. Your choice of watercolor, colored pencil or ink pens. Register now.

(16-Adult) Outside the bears are going to sleep, but you can make your own personality-filled felted toy bear. Spend two evenings at Colvin Run Mill learning needle felting basics. Practice the skills and shapes it takes to make felted animals and apply them to creating your choice of a bear you can take home. These hand-made bears make wonderful decorations or gifts.

(16-Adult) Create an eye-catching succulent plant and pumpkin arrangement with Green Spring horticulturist Parker Jennings. Mix balance, scale, proportion and contrast to add flair to your fall decor. Your guests will be impressed with this conversation piece. Please register for the program and supply fee.

(13-Adult) Learn how to transform a small piece of furniture in this workshop. All you need is a little paint and wax to give an old piece of furniture a lovely new look. Skills include prepping, sanding, and painting. Bring your own small piece of furniture to the class. A supply fee may be payable to the instructor at the first class.

(5-10 yrs.) Children create gifts for friends or family. When the projects are finished, students can create their own wrapping paper or use ours to gift wrap the presents so they can be taken home ready to be given for holidays, birthdays or any special event. Please bring a 4"x6" photo to be used for one of the gifts. All materials are included. Register now.

(Adults) Create beautiful floral arrangements with live flowers in this hands-on workshop. Floral arrangements are a simple and effective way to add drama to table decorations and create bright, festive and fresh room décor. Supply fee of $20 payable at class.

(13-Adult) Master knitting basics. Students learn knitting techniques and terminology and how to choose materials.

(13-Adult) Prerequisite: Knitting I.

(8-Adult) Create beautiful ornaments using paper quilling techniques. Quilling, also known as filigree, is the art of coiling strips of paper rolls and then shaping them into beautiful works of art. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

(10-Adult) Picking up your camera and exploring new photographic opportunities will motivate and inspire you to grow as a photographer. This workshop will take you safely and directly to shooting portraits, basics of posing, manipulating available light (including natural light). This simplistic workflow and knowledge of your camera will give you the confidence and motivation to explore new horizons and capture beautiful memories. The course will also touch on some principles of landscape and macro photography.

(12-Adult) Prerequisite: Sewing 101 or equivalent. In this class offered by My Last Gift Sewing Institute, students build on skills learned in Sewing 101 to create more advanced projects including neck pillows and backpacks. Sewing machines and a sewing primer are provided. Supply fee of $35 is payable to instructor at first class and includes project kits.

(12-Adult) Prerequisite: Sewing 102 or equivalent. In this class, offered by My Last Gift Sewing Institute, students build on skills learned in Sewing 102 to make a variety of more advanced hand and machine sewing projects. Sewing machines and a sewing primer are provided. Supply fee of $35 is payable to instructor at first class and includes project kits.

(9-Adult) Prerequisite: Machine Fundamentals workshop. In this program by My Last Gift Sewing Institute, you learn techniques for altering garments such as hemming by hand or machine, taking in/letting out waistlines, shortening sleeves and changing buttons. Skills covered include measuring using a ruler and tape measure, using commercial patterns, hand and machine sewing and fabric structure. Supply fee of $15 is payable to instructor at the workshop.

(9-Adult) Prerequisite: Machine Fundamentals workshop. In this program offered by My Last Gift Sewing Institute, you will learn techniques for altering tailored garments such as hemming by hand or machine, taking in/letting out waistlines, shortening sleeves and changing buttons. Skills include measuring using a ruler and tape measure, using commercial patterns, hand and machine sewing and fabric structure. Supply fee of $15 is payable to instructor at the workshop.

(9-Adult) Prerequisite: Machine Fundamentals workshop. In this program, offered by My Last Gift Sewing Institute, learn techniques for creating decor for your room or home such as pillow shams, curtains, pillow cases and pillows. Skills include measuring using a ruler and tape measure, using commercial patterns, hand and machine sewing and fabric structure. Supply fee of $15 is payable to instructor at the workshop.

(9-Adult) In this workshop, offered by My Last Gift Sewing Institute, students will learn about sewing machines including threading, bobbin-winding and placement, parts of the machine, how to make a buttonhole and basic stitches. This class is not a prerequisite for all sewing classes, but is a great course for those interested in learning how to sew. Bring your machine to class or use one of ours. Supply fee of $15 is payable to instructor at the workshop.

(9-Adult) In this program offered by My Last Gift Sewing Institute students learn about sewing machines including threading, bobbin-winding and placement, parts of the machine and how to make basic stitches while making a custom holiday Apron. Bring your machine to class or use one of ours. Both adult and child need to register. Supply fee of $15 is payable to instructor at first class.

(Adults) For the beginner or advanced student, artist and instructor Dawn Flores will share watercolor techniques through exercises that help you understand color, composition and improve brush control. Learn about the history and types of paper used in botanical art. Basic drawing skills are helpful for drawing the plant specimen from which to paint an elegant botanical portrait. A supply list will be emailed before class. Bring a lunch.

(16-Adult) Create multiple holiday cards, gift tags and small paintings of colorful snowy scenes in time for the holidays and beyond with the direction of artist and instructor Marni Maree. Use these one-of-a-kind creations to decorate packages, decorate your house or to give as gifts. Register now.

(16-Adult) See the world of trees through a painter's eyes with the help of artist and instructor Dawn Flores. Dawn will provide special instruction for creating beautiful and accurate leaves, bark and branches and give technical demonstrations on line, shape, value and color to help you improve your drawing and watercolor skills. Work through your new leaf and tree drawing/painting skills in class with instructor guidance. Supply list will be emailed before class. Bring a lunch.

(16-Adult) Create a beautiful winter wreath to take home for your front door after Green Spring staff demonstrate the dazzling possibilities. Greens, forms, ribbon and cones included with the supply fee. Bring pruners and light work gloves if you have them. Please register for program and supply fee. Register now.