(6-12 yrs) This mixed-media class offers a variety of fun projects including drawing and painting. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

(16-Adult) Discover the Korean cultural art of Hanji in this creative, hands-on workshop led by Sophia Han from The Hanji Korea Association. Using torn pieces of vibrantly colored Hanji paper, an awl and glue, you’ll learn how to craft distinguished, textured images. Made from mulberry bark, Hanji’s unique balance of toughness and fragility allows for limitless artistic possibilities. No prior experience is required. Please register for the $44 class and $17 supply fee.

(13-Adult) Smartphones have tremendous power to take great photos if you know what you are doing. In this class, we will explore the wonders and push the limits of cell phone photography. We will cover how to create photos with depth, stop and capture motion, editing and how to take good photos in low light.

(14-Adult) Learn to crochet a bucket hat and discover essential self-care practices for winter. Designed for intermediate crocheters, enjoy a relaxing environment to enhance your skills and connect with others. Discuss self-care techniques and take a nature walk for inspiration. Create, connect and embrace the cozy spirit of the season. Leave with the skills and knowledge to finish your hat at home.

(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.

(6-12 yrs) This course teaches fundamental drawing skills through various techniques and projects. Students need to bring an 11"x14" sketch pad and two drawing pencils (HB & 6B). Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

(16-Adult) Learn about owl adaptations as you draw owl feathers, 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.

(16-Adult) Beetles and bugs are everywhere from logs, to forests, gardens and even in the water. Learn some natural history, anatomy and tips for drawing the Coleoptera and Hemiptera families. We will draw from the center’s preserved insect collection as well as from photos and field guides. Your choice of watercolors or colored pencil.

(16-Adult) Discover the textures and forms of dried botanicals such as pinecones, leaves, seed pods and preserved flowers. Artist and instructor Caroline Hottenstein shows you how to use the media of your choice - a micron pen, watercolor, graphite or colored pencils to illustrate them. Bring specimens or photos to work from. Previous drawing experience encouraged. A supply list will be emailed before class. Bring a lunch.

(16-Adult) Create an eye-catching succulent plant and pumpkin arrangement with dried flower details. 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.

(16-Adult) Discover the elegance and simplicity of Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging. Alice Buch, Associate 1st Degree Master of the Ohara School, teaches you the basic techniques and principles of Ikebana while demonstrating a Hana Isho Rising Form arrangement that you will then get to make yourself. Supplies included are a plastic container, kenzan, and flowers. Participants are encouraged to bring their own flower scissors. No prior experience necessary. Please register for both the class and the $30 supply fee.

(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.

(12-Adult) Join our park naturalist on a hike and explore wild plants and animals throughout the trails. Learn how to take pictures of things you find along the way. Smart phones, cameras and binoculars welcome. Each hike will feature a view of the marina, facts about the wildlife at the park and an intro on how to take great pictures of our local flora and fauna.

(13-Adult) Prerequisite: Knitting I.

(13-Adult) In this mixed media class students create works using basic techniques in acrylic, ink, watercolor and pastels. Supply fee of $40 payable to instructor at first class.

(13-Adult) Join a naturalist for a hike focused on observing the shapes and colors found in nature and learn sketching techniques to enhance your observation skills.

(16-Adult) Needle Felting is a recent craft with a rich history. Learn to combine wool and other fibers with a wire armature to create a cute, posable mouse figure. Supplies for the project are provided as part of the class fee.

(16-Adult) Learn the basic skills and shapes to felt wool into animals, and practice as you make needle felted birds to take home. Spend an afternoon learning and creating animals that make wonderful decorations and gifts. All supplies for two birds included. Take home a felting kit to continue crafting at home.

(16-Adult) Origami can help reduce stress, improve hand-eye coordination, boost creativity and enhance patience and persistence by learning how to fold paper into beautiful art pieces. This workshop will introduce students to the basics of origami. Students will create an origami holiday tree to bring home.

(8-Adult) Discover how to turn simple looking paper strips into beautiful works of art. Whether you are a beginner or have some experience, this workshop is perfect for anyone who loves crafts and wants to try something new. Students learn how to roll, shape, and glue strips to create beautiful pumpkin frames. $30 supply fee payable at class.

(8-Adult) Celebrate the beauty of the season in this workshop, where you’ll create a stunning autumn-inspired artwork. This beginner-friendly class will guide you through basic quilling techniques as you craft colorful fall leaves with intricate details. It’s a relaxing and creative way to capture the warm tones of autumn while making a unique piece to display or gift. No prior experience is needed—just come ready to enjoy and create! A $30 supply fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of the class.

(8-Adult) Celebrate the beauty of the season in this beginner-friendly program. Students learn fundamental quilling techniques while creating a stunning mandala design inspired by autumn colors. Unwind, explore your creativity and craft a unique piece of art perfect for your home or gifting. A $30 supply fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of the class.

(8-Adult) Create beautiful greeting cards 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. $25 supply fee payable to instructor at class.

(8-Adult) Discover the joy of creating delicate, festive ornaments by hand. This beginner-friendly class will guide you through essential quilling techniques while making a beautiful ornament perfect for decorating or gifting. It’s a fun way to express your creativity and craft something truly unique. No prior experience is needed—just bring your enthusiasm for paper art! A $25 supply fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of the class.

(16-Adult) Join poet Lisa Lowry to dig into layered histories—both of Green Spring and your own personal experiences. Read and discuss poems while "excavating" the history of Green Spring and your own memories, then transform them into poetry.

(16-Adult) Explore the dynamic intersection of humans and nature with poet Lisa Lowry. Reflect on how gardens, plants, and natural spaces influence human life and relationships, and vice versa. Read and discuss poems that highlight this intersection then craft your own poems that capture the complexity, beauty, and sometimes tension of these interactions.

(16-Adult) Take a deeper look at poetry that incorporates gardens, nature and landscape with poet Lisa Lowry. Focus on how small details in these poems add depth and meaning. Then discuss how to edit your poems for publication. Students may bring poems from previous sessions for feedback.

(16-Adult) Join published poet Sherri Waas Shunfenthal for a creative, reflective workshop using poetry and/or sketching. Begin with a mindful walk in the garden, then gather indoors to explore metaphor, seasonal change and personal renewal. Through guided prompts, you’ll write, create and share in a supportive space—ending with a brief, grounding meditation.

(12-Adult) In this class offered by My Last Gift Sewing Institute, students learn basic sewing skills including using the ruler, proper measuring and how to read a pattern. Course also covers sewing machine use and maintenance. Skills are put to use creating a variety of projects. No previous experience necessary. Sewing machines and a sewing primer are provided. Supply fee of $35 is payable to instructor at first class and includes kits for creating pillow and tote bags (or other projects if student has made these already).

(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) No sewing machine needed. In this My Last Gift Sewing Institute programs students learn how to alter garments by hand. Techniques include hemming cotton or knit pants by hand, taking in a shirt and changing buttons. Skills include measuring using a ruler and tape measure, using commercial patterns and fabric structure. Supply fee of $15 is payable to instructor at the workshop.

(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) 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.

(13-Adult) Walk with a naturalist by the lakeside and learn techniques and tips for drawing the natural world. Gain a better understanding of how to utilize different sketching and observational skills. Bring the medium of your choice to the class.

(16-Adult) 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) Artist Dawn Flores helps you translate the beauty of nature into a watercolor painting by showing how to paint skies, trees, water, mountains and rocks. Learn strategies for building depth and focus in your work using color and value. Get techniques for building texture and masking to preserve the white of the page. A supply list will be emailed before the program. Bring a lunch.

(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.