Do What You Love

Join our creative community and connect with people that love what you love! This April, take a class and get creative.

Playing with Pastels One Day Workshop (Ages 16+)

Saturday, March 26 • Pastel is an increasingly sought after medium for its beauty, vibrancy, durability and endless possibilities for technique and style. Whether you’re a beginner who wants to explore this medium, or an experienced pastelist who wants a fresh perspective, this step by step workshop is for you.

Introduction to Colored Pencils Workshop (Ages 18+)

Saturday, March 26 • This introductory class will teach the beginner how to use colored pencils to create beautiful works of art. The Instructor/Artist will provide all materials for this class, allowing you to try out this versatile medium before investing in your own supplies.

Early Morning Tai Chi – Outdoor Class

Thursdays, March 31 – April 21 • Learn to move smoothly and efficiently with grace, suppleness, balance and good posture. Tai Chi relaxes your body and open your energy pathways. It gently builds your strength, flexibility, mental clarity, and boost your immune system.

Honoring Treasured Relationships: SoulCollage® Community Suit

Friday, April 1 • This workshop is one of a series, designed for those who have taken an Introduction to Soul Collage® workshop. Together we will deepen our relationship and excitement with the Community Suit. This suit honors relationships we have with people, pets, and other external voices that you would like to have a conversation with.

Bob Ross Classic: “Rolling Hills” – Painting Workshop (Ages 13+)

Saturday, April 2 • Join Mathew Halstead, CRI of Lazy Painter Brushworks, for a classic Bob Ross painting workshop with friends at the Alliance. Find freedom on a canvas as Mathew leads you from start to finish though creating the painting, “Rolling Hills.” Students will take home a finished 16×20 painting.

The Art of Matting and Framing for Artists and Photographers (Ages 16+)

Sunday, April 3 • In this hands-on workshop you will learn professional mat cutting skills and techniques using a Logan mat cutter. Instructor/Professional Framer will teach you conservation, preservation, archival mounting and assembly for art and photos.

Collage and Mixed Media (Ages 16+)

Mondays, April 4 – 25• In this four week course, students will be exposed to various mixed media techniques with an emphasis on collage. This will be a fun and experimental class for anyone who wants to try but doesn’t know how to go about it. It will also have relevance for the seasoned artist who wants to try something different.

Zentangle for the Seasons (Ages13+)

Wednesday, April 6-27 • Zentangle is an easy-to-learn method of drawing patterns step by step. It is relaxing, gratifying and a great way to exercise the creative side of your brain! Beginning with the basics in the first class, we’ll then create a variety of Art works throughout the month, based on the season.

Beginning Belly Dance A (Ages 14+)

Wednesday, April 6 • Have fun learning the ancient art and modern styles of this dynamic dance! Belly Dancing is a naturally low impact activity that improves posture, core strength, flexibility and the mind-body connection.

Drawing Portraits – Onsite Class (Ages 16+)

Wednesdays, April 6 – 18 • In this six weeks drawing course students will learn how to draw beautiful portraits that capture the likeness of the person. Drawing faces also is a great way to improve your drawing skills. In this relaxed and friendly environment there will be drawing exercises and 3 of the classes there will be a live model.

Beginning Belly Dance B (Ages 14+)

Wednesdays, April 6 – May 4• Have fun learning the ancient art and modern styles of this dynamic dance! Belly Dancing is a naturally low impact activity that improves posture, core strength, flexibility and the mind-body connection. New and continuing adult Beginners will learn the basic moves, steps and rhythms that are the foundation of Egyptian, American Cabaret and Global Caravan Tribal Belly Dance in these classes with Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Danse Orientale Award recipient Sherry Coffey!

Discover your SoulCollage® animal companion

Friday, April 8 • This workshop is one of a series, designed for those who have taken an Introduction to SoulCollage®. This workshop delves into the Companion suit, and includes a guided meditation to help you discover your own animal companions, which are associated with each of the seven main chakras, or energy centers, in the body.

Watercolor Made Easy – Creating Textures (ages 13+)

Saturday, April 9 • This workshop will cover the three methods of watercolor application – washes, glazes, and wet-into-wet techniques. Time will also be spent exploring various techniques to create textural effects that add detail and expression to paintings.

Introduction to Colored Pencils Workshop (Ages 18+)

Saturday, April 9 •This introductory class will teach the beginner how to use colored pencils to create beautiful works of art. The Instructor/Artist will provide all materials for this class, allowing you to try out this versatile medium before investing in your own supplies.

Classical AM, PM or Painting Studio with Terry Lynn Spry (Ages 16+)

Tuesdays, April 12 – May 17 • Join long-time instructor and painter, Terry Lynn Spry, for her weekly fine art painting classes designed for the novice to the professional. Students are encouraged to work at their own level, and with their subject and medium of choice.

Westminster History and Treasure Part 1 – Online Art Lecture

Thursday, April 28 – May 19 •This interactive and hands-on event is hosted online, which means you get to enjoy it from the comfort of your living room, patio or kitchen table! An access link will be provided prior to the start of the event.

Fine Art Acrylics (Ages 18+)

Mondays, April 18 – May 16 • In this critique based class student’s artwork and ideas will be shared freely. Each class begins and ends with a group critique session. In between group sessions students work at individual stations at their own pace. Each student will receive one-on-one guidance from the instructor.

Plein Air Abstract Landscape Painting (Ages 18+)

Wednesdays, April 20 – May 18 • Join artist Marilyn Hedlund for an outdoor, in-person plein air abstract landscape painting class where nature will be your guide. Learn to use landscapes or seascapes as the basis for an abstract painting.

Early Morning Tai Chi – Outdoor Class

Thursdays, April 28 – May 19 • Tai Chi exercise is appropriate for all ages and any skill level. Learn to move smoothly and efficiently with grace, suppleness, balance and good posture. Learn to relax your body and open your energy pathways. Gently build your strength, flexibility and mental clarity.

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