(6-12 yrs.) Children will learn to paint as they imagine a fantastic world inspired by nature. Learn about shapes, how to create 3D buildings and how to explore maps, and how to mix colors. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

(Adults) Prerequisite: Intermediate Watercolor instructor approval. Course offers a focused study on combining the various techniques learned previous level classes, applying more advanced composition, and constructively evaluating and improving a painting.

(6-12 yrs.) This Athletes Global program teaches students how to draw manga, anime and cartoon style themes and techniques. Participants will learn Japanese culture through fun crafts, activities and games.

(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.

(16-Adult) Join expert basket maker Sharon Shaeffer for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn the art of basket weaving from start to finish. Sharon will guide you through each step of the process to creating your own multicolored tote perfect for the upcoming farmers market season. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this class offers inspiration, instruction and everything you need to get started. Class breaks for a half hour for lunch. Bring a lunch.

(12-Adult) Unlock your creative potential in this immersive four-hour photography workshop for aspiring photographers. Perfect for those moving beyond Auto or refining their creative eye, this hands-on class covers manual exposure, the Exposure Triangle, and core composition techniques. Through interactive demos and live shooting around the Spring Hill Rec Center, you’ll learn to control blur, capture motion, and find unique perspectives anywhere. Students must bring a DSLR, mirrorless, or bridge camera with manual settings (no phone cameras please).

(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.

(6-12 yrs.) Young artists will create colorful paintings, imaginative drawings, and unique sculptures using watercolors, modeling compounds and paints. Practice “masking” while painting an abstract forest. Students will take an imaginary tour to New England and paint lighthouse scenes. Supply fee of $32 payable to instructor at first class.

(Adults) Students learn the rules and theories of composition in art through pictures and exercises, then will apply these them to their own artwork. Topics include the rule of thirds, the golden ratio and elements of composition. Class is for all skill levels.

(Adults) Connect with your creativity through Cosmic Smash Booking, a guided art journaling experience, and to transform an ordinary composition notebook into a Cosmic Smashbook art journal. Each week students explore a new journal prompt and create an easy art project using a variety of techniques including painting, collage and mixed media. Journals will be provided. No artistic talent needed!

(13-Adult) Students learn about various aspects of drawing and creating comics, such as emotive faces, anatomy, character development, and important elements in sequential storytelling. This Baroody Camps class is geared towards those interested in creating their own personal comic books. The program, developed and taught by pro comic book creator Arsia Rozegar (credits include Marvel's Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk and X-Men) delves into the hands-on fun of creating sequential art that is not limited to the super-hero genre. Any supply fee payable to instructor at first class.

(6-12 yrs.) Students learn about various aspects of drawing and creating comics, such as emotive faces, anatomy, character development, and important elements in sequential storytelling. This Baroody Camps class is geared towards those interested in creating their own personal comic books. The program, developed and taught by pro comic book creator Arsia Rozegar (credits include Marvel's Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk and X-Men) delves into the hands-on fun of creating sequential art that is not limited to the super-hero genre. Any 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.

(13-Adult) This beginner crochet class is for students with little to no experience. It introduces essential skills such as making a slip knot, holding the hook and yarn, creating a foundation chain and working basic stitches (chain, single, half double and double crochet). With step-by-step instruction and hands-on practice, students receive individual guidance as they learn. By the end of the class, students will have a strong foundation and the confidence to continue crocheting on their own. Bring one crochet hook in size G (6), H (8), I (9) or J (10) and a skein of light colored four-ply worsted weight yarn. Any supply fee payable to instructor at class.

(8-12 yrs.) Students receive individual attention based on skill level. Class covers basic stitches and pattern reading. Bring one crochet hook in size G (6), H (8), I (9) or J (10) and a skein of light colored four-ply worsted weight yarn. Any supply fee payable to instructor at class.

(13-Adult) There's more to photography than just using the automatic setting. Topics include your camera's controls, resolution, flash, composition, stop motion and close ups. Course includes weekly assignments with reviews. Software and printing are also covered. Any supply fee is payable to instructor at first class.

(13-Adult) 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.

(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.

(13-Adult) This course provides a basic introduction painting fundamentals. Students learn basic painting skills and techniques to create simple works of art. Practical exercises include simple sketching, use of color theory and application and basic composition.

(13-Adult) Students learn bath salt crafting basics. Each hands-on session builds skills, introduces new techniques and focuses on sensory experience and self-care. Through scent, color, and mindful creation participants explore how small rituals can support emotional balance and well-being. Additional supply fee payable at first class.

(13-Adult) Students learn candle making basics. Each hands-on session builds skills, introduces new techniques and focuses on sensory experience and self-care. Through scent, color, and mindful creation participants explore how small rituals can support emotional balance and well-being. Supply fee payable at first class.

(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) Class focuses on drawing fundamentals, such as lines, angles, and shading from light to dark shades as well as developing an eye for forms, shapes and details. Students learn to present the speed of action using by lines, colors and motions. Color values, saturations and temperature, warm light and cool shadow will also be covered.

(16-Adult) Explore the beauty of butterflies and their dependence on plants for their life cycle. Use specimens or photographs to study and illustrate them. Artist and instructor Caroline Hottenstein shows you how to use the media of your choice - a micron pen, watercolor, graphite or colored pencils to capture and highlight details. Previous drawing experience encouraged. A supply list will be emailed before class. Bring a lunch.

(16-Adult) Capture the character and quiet grandeur of Virginia’s historic architecture in your artwork. 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 photos of your favorite historic building or take a photo of Green Spring Garden’s Historic House to work from.  Previous drawing experience encouraged. A supply list will be emailed before class. Bring a lunch.

(13-Adult) Class introduces you to acrylics in a fun and pressure-free way. Learn to make simple paintings using acrylic paints on canvas as you explore color, texture, composition and design. Supply fee of $40 payable to instructor at first class.

(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.

(5-9 yrs.) Artists are introduced to painting, drawing, watercolors, self-portraits and clay creation in this class offered by Athletes Global. Students create various projects throughout the class and present their favorite creation at the end of the program.

(16-Adult) Learn how to take your field sketches and turn them into a journal page. Starting with a pencil sketch you can add fine line marker, watercolors or colored pencils. Discover ways to add photos and mementos to your journal. A supply list will be sent before class starts.

(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.

(16-Adult) Students will use design elements such as lines, shapes, values and spatial relation, to create landscape paintings. Students construct and deconstruct landscapes from realism to abstract. Bring watercolor paper and water-based medium watercolors or acrylics. Additional supply list provided before start of class.

(Adults) Prerequisite: Intermediate Watercolor. Class provides experienced artists focused art time and an opportunity to work independently with the mentorship and support of the instructor and their peers. Students learn to finesse their skills, evaluate technique options, plan pieces and make stronger decisions on how to start, progress and complete their own unique art pieces.

(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.

(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.