Upcoming Events
DIY Mantra Bracelets - Youth
Do you have a mantra that is meaningful to you? A phrase that makes you smile? In inspirational word or song lyrics? Why not stamp it on a bracelet? Grab some friends, or come solo and meet some friends.
Participants will create a hand-stamped mantra bracelet. Choose from either brass or sterling silver and learn the basics of making a cuff bracelet from texturizing, stamping, and finishing. Participants will take home a beautiful, handcrafted piece that will last forever.
Ages: 17 & under (recommend at least 8 years old)
DIY Mantra Bracelets - Adult
Do you have a mantra that is meaningful to you? A phrase that makes you smile? In inspirational word or song lyrics? Why not stamp it on a bracelet? Grab some friends, or come solo and meet some friends.
Participants will create a hand-stamped mantra bracelet. Choose from either brass or sterling silver and learn the basics of making a cuff bracelet from texturizing, stamping, and finishing. Participants will take home a beautiful, handcrafted piece that will last forever.
Ages: 18+
Intro to Torch-Fired Enamels
This unique workshop is a fun introduction to vitreous enameling. Participants will learn how to use a small kitchen torch to fuse photo decals with powdered glass to create one-of-a-kind keepsakes. Assorted decals will be supplied, but participants can send photos in advance to be formatted for use. Participants will take home at least one custom piece, including pendants, keychains, and/or earrings.
Ages 16+
Intro to Candle Making
In this workshop, participants will learn the basics of candle making, from candle making equipment, dyes, fragrances, wicks and waxes. Participants will make and take home a custom scented candle and enough knowledge to continue candle making at home.
Intro to Wet Felting
Get your hands on some wool as we learn the very ancient, fun, and magical method of wet felting! In this workshop, we will play with color, texture, and composition to create a piece of wet felted fabric. No previous experience necessary.
POP! Goes the Easel: Artists in Conversation
Join us for an evening conversation with curator of POP! Goes the Easel Desirée Forgét alongside three artists represented in the show: Genie Castro, Sean Ferris, and Joseph Gallup.
Artists will discuss their inspiration, process, and connection to the Pop genre. There will be a Q&A portion following the panel to allow audience members to ask questions.
Intro to Collage Making
Participants will learn a variety of collage techniques. This workshop is an open-ended exploration of the medium, suited for all experience levels including beginners. Participants will gain knowledge of this mixed media art form and take home any artworks created during this session.
DIY Block Print Tea Towel Workshop
Create a beautiful, functional piece of art! Participants can either make their own image, or select one to use. They will learn how to transfer the image and carve it into a rubber block, roll ink and print their design onto tea towels. Students will leave with class with a completed tea towel and their carved blocks to use again at home (if they want to)!
This workshop is designed for ages 9+.
Egg Carton Mushrooms Drop-In Workshop
Cut them out, flip them over and transform these recyclable items into colorful mushrooms! 2D or 3D! We provide the paints and cardboard, you bring your imagination and creativity!
This is a drop-in workshop. Stay for as long (or as little) as you’d like! The more the merrier!
Flower Collective: DIY Paper Bouquets
Come contribute to our fresh cut paper flower shop!
In this recurring series you will learn how to make different paper flowers. Make a few for yourself and help us create blooms that will be sold in the NSCA gift shop, Marjorie's Market. We will work together to create stems for our community to purchase, from a single flower to an entire bouquet. Together we will create a community-made flower market for all to enjoy.
All the proceeds from these purchases go to supporting the NSCA to grow and bloom.
Floral Still Life: Drawing & Painting
Flowers are a classic still life subject, and for good reason! With so many colors, textures, and shapes, flowers provide a great foundation for honing your skills, trying something new, or just letting go.
Join us for a relaxed, open-ended drawing and painting session. There will be a floral still life set up in the gallery and art materials available. Spend as long, or as little, as you like drawing or painting what you see. Look closely and move around the gallery to access new perspectives.
POP! Goes the Easel Opening Reception
Join us for the opening reception of POP! Goes the Easel, an exhibition curated by Desirée Forgét. This exhibition features 20+ local artists whose artworks explore Pop Art's quintessential characteristics for a 21st century audience. With themes of satire, irony, and a healthy dose of humor, this exhibition packs a witty punch.
Light refreshments will be provided and awards will be announced at the reception. All are welcome to attend.
Additionally parking is available across the street (77th Way) in the American Masonry Restoration parking lot.
More about the guest curator:
Desirée Forgét is a self-taught multidisciplinary artist based in Minnesota. In her work, Forgét often pulls from her wide skillset to explore whimsical and irreverent themes, with vibrant colors and playful subjects, often reflecting on current issues that hint at the serious while maintaining a carnivalesque sense of the absurd.
Planning Your Art Career: Markets, Branding, Pricing - Part Two
This is a free two-part program. When you register you will be signed up for both sessions.
We will expand topics from the first session and discuss social media, e-commerce, refining your call to action, and more.
Planning Your Art Career: Markets, Branding, Pricing - Part One
This is a free two-part program. When you register you will be signed up for both sessions.
We will explore how to identify your personal art style, how to choose your art market and the pros and cons of each (e.g. galleries, art fairs, licensing, brand deals, teaching, etc), how to price your art and products, how to define your brand and message as an artist, and how to communicate with your target audience to ultimately generate income as an artist.