Printmaking Exploration (Ages 5-12)

Join us for a hands-on Printmaking Exploration class where young artists will discover the exciting world of printmaking! During this course we will experiment with various printmaking techniques and media, including stamping, monoprinting, and relief printing. Using fun and accessible materials, students will create unique, layered artworks while learning about texture, pattern, and composition. This class encourages creativity, experimentation, and self-expression—perfect for young artists eager to explore new ways to make art! No prior experience is needed—all materials are included.

Explore Drawing: Techniques & Creativity

Unlock your creativity in this engaging drawing class! Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, you'll explore fundamental techniques such as shading, perspective, and composition. Using a variety of materials, you'll develop confidence in your artistic expression while working on guided exercises and personal projects. Join us for a fun and relaxed environment where you can learn, experiment, and bring your ideas to life!  This session is for teens and adults of all skill levels.

Learn techniques and various approaches to create colorful images in transparent watercolor. Bring what you work with to the first class.  Linda will reach out to you before the session with a supply list.

Teens and adults of all skill levels, from beginners to intermediate and beyond, are welcome to enjoy this class. Instructor, Linda Vorderer, MAT, is a certified art teacher for ages K-12 to adult.

Step into the world of enchanting melodies and harmonious chimes in this three-week desk bell course. Designed for beginners and music enthusiasts alike, this course explores the beauty of musical expression through the simplicity of desk bells. With their bright, resonant tones, desk bells offer a playful yet deeply artistic way to engage with rhythm, melody, and ensemble performance.

The price is per session, and there are three sessions.  By the end of this course, your child will have the technical skills to play desk bells, but also the creative confidence to bring music to life with each simmering chime.  

Course Outline:

Week 1: The Art of Sound & Color - Introduction to the desk bells as a unique instrument.Exploring tone, resonance, and the expressive potential of each note.Playing simple, color-coded melodies with fluid motion and precision.

Week 2: Harmonies & Rhythmic Flow - Delving into rhythmic patterns and the heartbeat of music. Layering melodies to create harmonic depth. Playing in unison and as part of a multi-part ensemble.

Week 3: Musical Storytelling & Performance - Expressing emotion through dynamics and phrasing.Creating a cohesive performance with musical interpretation. A final group piece that blends melody, harmony, and personal artistic expression.

Join us every Tuesday for Make and Take Tuesday—a fun and creative art session where kids can explore their imagination and bring home a unique craft each week! Guided by our talented art teachers, your child will have the opportunity to create a special project while also enjoying open-ended process art at our interactive art stations. Whether following a guided activity or experimenting with their own ideas, kids will have a blast making art in a supportive and inspiring space!

Hone your figurative drawing skills with several poses by a professional figurative model. We will begin with shorter gestural poses and increase the duration, finishing with one longer pose. Bring your favorite materials to quickly draw or paint a variety of poses. Adults of all skill levels are welcome.

An "art show and tell for adults" is essentially a gathering where people bring a piece of art they've created or are particularly fond of, share it with the group, and discuss its significance, story behind it, artistic techniques used, or the emotions it evokes - similar to a traditional "show and tell" but focused on art, designed for an adult audience with more in-depth conversation and analysis.

Any artist or art lover can participate.  You'll have up to 5 minutes to show your art, discuss your technique or ask for feedback.  We'll then open the discussion to the group to ask questions, give comments or impressions. 

What should you bring?  A drawing, painting, small sculpture, photo reference of art that inspires you, fiber art, etc.  Everyone should bring something.  We'll have easels to display two dimensional art and a projector to display digital images to the group.

Celebrate Mother’s Day early with a special morning of creativity and connection!

Join us on Saturday, May 3rd, from 9:00 to 11:00 am at Acorn to Oak Studios for a fun-filled Paint and Sip event!

Sip on pink lemonade, enjoy sweet treats, and create a beautiful painting with someone special in your life—whether that’s Mom, Grandma, Aunt, Sister, or another beloved person.

Spots are limited—register today and make memories that last a lifetime!