While observing and painting you will learn basic water techniques such as: controlling water (wet on wet, wet on dry), blending, and how to paint from observation. Overall, we will have fun, unwind, and enjoy the flowers. All levels welcome. Thursday, May 29th 10AM-Noon Level: Beginning Ages: All Ages Location: RiverFront Park, Arrival Plaza outside of […]
In this beginner stained glass workshop, you'll create a beautiful flower plant stake while learning the essential techniques of cutting glass, applying copper foil, and soldering. No experience required—just bring your creativity and leave with a stunning, handcrafted piece! Saturday, May 31st 1-3pm Level: Beginner Age: 16+ Location: Studio #101 (First Floor), Hot Shops Art […]
In this beginner stained glass workshop, you'll create a beautiful honeycomb sun catcher while learning the essential techniques of cutting glass, applying copper foil, and soldering. No experience required—just bring your creativity and leave with a stunning, handcrafted piece! No experience necessary All materials provided. Sunday, June 1st 1-3pm Level: Beginner Age: 16 + Location: […]
Butterick bugging you? Simplicity not so simple? Ever find that your garments made from store bought patterns don't fit? Come learn the essential body measurements needed for good fit, as well as tips and tricks for translating and understanding store bought clothing patterns. *Note that we will be working with pattern drafting and paper patterns […]
Start with beads as your introduction to the world of melting glass. Learn how to safely operate a torch, melt glass and create several beads. Plus simple decorating techniques. All materials and equipment are included. Your beads will be kiln annealed and available to pick up the next day at Crystal Forge. Saturday, June 7th 10am-noon […]
Learn to draw on location with pen, water brush & watercolor pencils. No skill required, we cherish all individual styles - children and adults! Storytelling of our surroundings, the drawings are a record of time & place. Urban Sketching is a fun and social way to connect with other sketchers of all ages and abilities; no wonder it […]
In this beginner stained glass workshop, you'll create a beautiful mushroom suncatcher or garden plant stake while learning the essential techniques of cutting glass, applying copper foil, and soldering. No experience required—just bring your creativity and leave with a stunning, handcrafted piece! All materials provided. Saturday, June 7th 1-3PM Level: Beginning Ages: 16+ Location: Studio […]
In this beginner stained glass workshop, you'll create a beautiful flower plant stake while learning the essential techniques of cutting glass, applying copper foil, and soldering. No experience required—just bring your creativity and leave with a stunning, handcrafted piece! Sunday, June 8th 1-3pm Level: Beginner Age: 16+ Location: Studio #101 (First Floor), Hot Shops Art […]
Create a collage on a tiny scale! Using a 4x4” sized tiny canvas, you will be able to design your composition and use acrylic paint, collage papers and accoutrements to complete your miniature masterpiece. Monday, June 9th 3PM- 6PM Level: Beginner Ages: Adult Location: Studio #202 (Second Floor) Instructor: Nicole Ousley Dittus Cost: $60 *Pre-Registration […]
Come learn techniques of overlapping, main subject/focal point, and add collage papers, tissue, maps, etc to your artwork. Have a main subject in mind and rummage through my box of collage items to create your masterpiece! Types of media available for you to play with during the workshop; watercolor, stamping, printing, stickers, paper adhesion, and […]
In this beginner stained glass workshop, you'll create a beautiful mushroom suncatcher or garden plant stake while learning the essential techniques of cutting glass, applying copper foil, and soldering. No experience required—just bring your creativity and leave with a stunning, handcrafted piece! All materials provided. Saturday, June 14th 10am-noon Level: Beginning Ages: 16+ Location: Studio […]
Decorate a shadow box! Paint, decoupage, add miniature items, etc as you create a themed shadow box that more items can be added to over time. Bring items you might want to incorporate; small photos, mementos, small figurines, stickers etc. Supplies will be provided for use during the workshop. Saturday, June 14th 11am - 2pm […]
Using an accordion style book as the base for the journal, you’ll then have access to and use junk mail, recycled papers, tea/coffee stained modern papers, ephemera, painted, collected papers and envelopes to create a journal to use for writing, drawing, or as a memory book, etc. Bring mementos of your own to use (think […]
Come learn watercolor techniques as you paint an object/subject of your choice. I’ll demonstrate as you follow basic techniques of wet on wet, color wash, glazing, and blending. Then you’re free to choose your subject, lightly pencil in your subject, and begin painting! Bring an artwork to finish, or start a fresh masterpiece! Friday, June […]
In this beginner stained glass workshop, you'll create a beautiful flower plant stake while learning the essential techniques of cutting glass, applying copper foil, and soldering. No experience required—just bring your creativity and leave with a stunning, handcrafted piece! Saturday, June 21st 10am-Noon Level: Beginner Age: 16+ Location: Studio #101 (First Floor), Hot Shops Art […]
Week 1: Play and Fun with Foundation Pages: Four techniques will be explored to add color fields to empty pages quickly! We will use acrylic paints with other materials and explore your gravitation to color. Painting without paint: Three additional techniques with mixed media materials will add layers to existing pages, or fill empty ones! […]
In this beginner stained glass workshop, you'll create a beautiful mushroom suncatcher or garden plant stake while learning the essential techniques of cutting glass, applying copper foil, and soldering. No experience required—just bring your creativity and leave with a stunning, handcrafted piece! All materials provided. Saturday, June 28th 1-3PM Level: Beginning Ages: 16+ Location: Studio […]
In this beginner stained glass workshop, you'll create a beautiful honeycomb sun catcher while learning the essential techniques of cutting glass, applying copper foil, and soldering. No experience required—just bring your creativity and leave with a stunning, handcrafted piece! No experience necessary All materials provided. Sunday, June 29th 1-3pm Level: Beginner Age: 16 + Location: […]
In this class, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind medallion using a vintage watch part tin, then transform it into a unique necklace by combining both antique and modern treasures. Students will learn how to design small compositions, work with UV resin, and practice essential jewelry-making techniques such as using jump rings and creating wrapped loops. Each […]
Give new life to a vintage domino by upcycling it with collage, stitching, and charming button embellishments. Yes—you’ll be stitching through the domino itself to create a truly one-of-a-kind pendant that reflects your personal style. Each piece will be a playful mix of texture, color, and creativity! All supplies are included. Students wanting to incorporate […]
Check the details of each Gallery Exhibition listing for any opening/closing receptions or special event details.
The Nicholas Street Gallery rents for $600/month. The Hallway Gallery rents for $300/month.
The Event Space can be used for pop up shows. Contact the office for more details at info@hotshopsartcenter.org