(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.

(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.

(16-Adult) Celebrate the season with watercolor as we explore the brilliant colors of fall leaves. Using real foliage as inspiration, you'll learn basic techniques like layering and blending to capture the beauty of autumn.

(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!

(14-Adult) Learn to crochet a beautiful scarf and discover essential self-care practices for winter. Whether you're a novice or a pro, 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.

(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) 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.

(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) 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) Early fall is a great time to look for fungi in the woodlands. Learn some categories of local fungi based on shapes, tips for drawing and painting mushrooms and hike to search for fungi each week in the park. We will try some field sketching too. Your choice of colored pencil or watercolor. Dress for the weather.

(16-Adult) Explore the wonder of fungi and the secrets of ferns using your drawing skills. 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 (non-poisonous mushrooms) or photos to work from. Previous drawing experience encouraged. A supply list will be emailed before class. Bring a lunch.

(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) 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) Students should have some experience paint with acrylics. Class builds on skills previously learned and introduces more advanced concepts. 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.

(Adults) Discover the elegance and simplicity of Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging. Alice Buch, 2nd 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: 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) Prerequisite: Introduction to watercolor. Build on skills learned Introduction to Watercolor. Focus is on more advanced techniques and composition concepts. Students use brush strokes and create three dimensional pieces. By the end of the course, students begin to apply techniques that are more tailored to each artist's imagination, tastes and goals.

(12-Adult) This course introduces students to crochet basic such as stitches, types of yarn and pattern reading. Students will make a hat and scarf. All supplies are provided. No previous experience is needed.

(Adults) Students learn fundamental concepts needed to start painting with oil or acrylics. Topics include understanding supplies dos and don’ts, essential color palette, value scale, light and shadows, light sources, composition, color theory, and most commonly used oil or acrylic techniques. Supply list to be provided in the first class.

(Adults) Students learn fundamental concepts needed to start painting with watercolor. Topics cover include understanding supplies dos and don’ts, essential color palette, composition, watercolor techniques, color theory, value scale, wet on wet, wet on dry, color layering and blending. By the end of the course, students gain great confidence as artists and a deeper appreciation of the technique. Supply list to be provided in the first class.

(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) Artists have been fascinated with the magical glow of sunsets and moonlight for centuries. Learn their techniques using various mediums including acrylic, soft pastels, and watercolor. Class covers the basics of composition, balance, texture and color blending. A supply fee of $25 is payable to the instructor at the first class.

(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) 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.

(16-Adult) Create stunning handmade flower-themed greeting cards using the art of paper quilling. This beginner-friendly session will guide you step by step to make your own unique card. Supply fee payable to instructor at class.

(16-Adult) Create stunning handmade holiday ornaments, perfect for decorating your tree or gifting to loved ones. This beginner-friendly workshop will guide you step by step through the art of paper quilling. Supply fee payable to instructor at 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.

(16-Adult) Enjoy being surrounded by beautiful blooms as you learn to paint with oils at Green Spring Gardens. Receive instruction on fundamental oil painting techniques, including how to capture light, color and atmosphere in the landscape. Learn how to set up for outdoor painting, work efficiently in changing conditions and care for your supplies on the go. A supply list will be emailed before class.

(16-Adult) Join published poet Sherri Waas Shunfenthal and spend some time outdoors meditating on nature and the fall season. Using your senses, memories or an object found, Sherri will guide you in creating poetry. There will be discussion, writing and sharing time. Bring a journal or sketchbook to enhance with poetry.

(16-Adult) Introduction to intermediate instruction using pinch, slab and coil methods to create either functional or abstract pieces. Glazing and techniques for textures and other decorations are included. Class fee includes 25 lbs. of clay and three hours of lab time. ~

(16-Adult) Introduction to the potter's wheel with emphasis on clay preparation, centering, firing and glazing. Attendance at first class is essential. Class fee includes 25 lbs. of clay and three hours of lab time. Bring hand tools to the first class meeting or purchase a set during class.~

(Adults) Create a one-of-a-kind fairy garden scene out of natural materials with the help of instructor Bailey Price. Go on a guided walk to find inspiration and collect items from nature to work with. Learn how to build miniature furniture using hot glue and natural materials such as dried plants, acorns, twigs and bark. Feel free to bring fairy garden pieces from home to incorporate in your design. Register for both the class and the $35 supply fee. Bring a box or container that will help you transport your creation home.  

(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.

(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.