A live 4-week online series that pairs process painting with freewriting in a held, intimate circle — the brush opens the door, and the pen walks through it. Each 3-hour session builds on the last, deepening participants' relationship with their own creative intelligence across the arc of a month. Participants leave each session with something they made, something they wrote, and a growing trust in what arises when they stop trying to get it right.

Materials not provided. Please bring the following:

• A quiet and semi-private space with room to move

• Paint — any kind available at home (acrylic, watercolor, tempera, finger paint)

• Brushes — or fingers, a sponge, a fork, a cotton ball

• Paper or surface — larger is better; cardboard or poster board works well

• Water container and something to wipe brushes on

• A journal or notebook and a pen private or semi-private space with room to move

Optional: • Markers, crayons, oil pastels, collage materials

We will explore the basic tools and properties of digital painting and programs (from FireAlpaca to Photoshop). Brushes, tools, language, program specifics, making different paintings to explore each tool.

Materials not provided. Please bring the following:

FireAlpaca download (if you already have access to another program [clip studio paint, photoshop, procreate, etc] then you may also use that, however having access to FireAlpaca is recommended as it is both free and the program I will primarily teach).

We will explore colored pencils as a medium using color theory to guide us through how to layer for different effects! Learn about application of pencils for color, texture, and contrast. Each class will use a different set of color exercises and still life compositions to reach comfort and confidence in colored pencils

Materials not provided. Please bring the following:

basic Prismacolor 24 color pencil set

eraser

color wheel

sketchbook

Description and supply list coming soon!

Painterpretations, founded in 2019 by Randiesia Fletcher, MEd.,is an intergenerational social and cultural arts class that has gained international attention for its innovative approach to dialogue and creative expression. The program engages participants across generations in critical conversations sparked by culturally relevant topics, guiding them to write and create visual responses—“Painterpretations”—that reflect personal and collective narratives. Through the integration of sound clips, video, poetry, mapping, and the study of artists and techniques from the African Diaspora, Painterpretations creates a dynamic space where storytelling, history, and art converge.

View and discuss artists and their methods of value painting from still life to skycaps. Paint from seen images and create unique homework paintings on the theme to share in class next time.

Materials not provided. Please bring the following:

acrylic paint

paintable paper

brushes

water

palette

pencil

Combine your love of art and science with the practice of scientific illustration in this engaging Zoom/Online class taught by Trenton Jung. You’ll be introduced to essential techniques such as observational drawing, nature journaling, and accurate measurement. Through guided exercises and supportive instruction, you’ll learn how to translate real-world subjects into clear and compelling visual forms. This class is perfect for anyone curious about exploring the intersection of creativity and scientific discovery.

Materials not provided. Please bring the following:

Drawing Pencils (2B, 6B, Ebony Pencil)

Pencil Sharpener

White Click Eraser

Bristol Paper

Smooth Vellum

Sketchbook for note-taking

Natural history specimens,  bones, shells, leaves, seed pods, flowers, preserved insects, etc. These can be ordered from Bic Bugs or Amazon.

Optional: Magnifying Glass, Watercolor set, Watercolor paper, (hot or cold press 100% Cotton), Toned drawing paper, Ruler