Fine Art

Monday, January 5 & Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
In this workshop, students will experience the freedom of acrylics, and look forward to painting still life, landscapes, and figures. Jane says, “My students leave with more than a few canvases in hand; they leave with a sense of accomplishment, a new appreciation for their own abilities and the motivation to keep on painting!”

Monday, January 12 & Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Welcome Intermediate & Advanced Painters.  Have you wondered how artists paint vibrant yet translucent watercolor birds? If so, this is the class for you!

Monday, January 19, 2026, 10:00AM – 2:00PM / Friday, March 20, 2026, 10:00AM – 2:00PM / Friday, April 10, 2026, 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Artists of all levels are welcome to explore the art of printmaking. Register for one, two, or all three classes and introduce yourself to mono-printing using a Sturges press.

Monday, January 26 & Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
This amazing studio seascape-painting workshop will yield several waves and seascapes with dynamic skies over a 2-day period. Sunrise, sunset and various cloud formations will be included.

Join Sissi for a 3-hour start-to-finish PAINT-ALONG class designed for islanders and visitors alike who are ready to bring joyful art and sunshine into their lives. Students will create a charming island landscape while learning new techniques and amazing effects. Awaken the joy of playful discoveries with acrylics!

Mondays, February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
In this four-week workshop open to all levels, you will discover the joy of writing as you write with others to generate fresh material, whether it be for fiction, nonfiction, or poetry – or simply for your own pleasure.

Tuesdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Learn the fundamentals of drawing as Mary demonstrates and guides students through this 4-week class. Week 1: Tonal Drawing  /  Week 2: Portrait drawing  /  Week 3: Portrait drawing  /  Week 4: Figure drawing

Fridays, February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Multi-level watercolor artists will enjoy this relaxed 4-week session of watercolor painting classes covering composition, color theory, and texture. Students will work at their own pace and learn to paint with confidence under Sunny’s guidance, from reference materials provided.

Monday, March 2 & Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Intermediate & Advanced painters: This information-packed workshop is designed to give a good foundation for bold, direct palette knife paintings. Participants can expect to produce at least one painting.

Friday, March 20, 2026, 10:00AM – 2:00PM / Friday, April 10, 2026, 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Artists of all levels are welcome to explore the art of printmaking. Register for one or two classes and introduce yourself to mono-printing using a Sturges press.

Students will learn how to mix fluid art paints and create multiple fluid art canvases with a variety of techniques in this full day workshop. Ideal for beginners and those who have experience with fluid art.

The art of Zentangle® was founded in 2004 by Rick Roberts, a monk, meditator, and the “ZEN,” along with Maria Thomas, an artist, calligrapher, and the “tangle” creating repetitive patterns called Zentangle.