AUGUST

LEARNING TO DRAW: THE GRID: 2 PARTS

 You’ll create your own grid sheet, select an image from our samples, learn to enlarge or reduce an image by using this grid method. Supplies will be provided during the first workshop but you’ll be given a list to acquire for your continued use.  

Part 1: Saturday, August 8, 10:00 am-Noon

Part 2: Saturday, August 15, 10:00 am-Noon

Facilitator: Tony Russo

Fee $40

TREAT YOURSELF: THE MANI-PEDI

 In the all-natural hair and body salon housed in “The Castle,” the Sanctuary is offering a workshop to learn professional techniques and secrets for manicures, pedicures and more.  

Wednesday, August 12, 10:00 am- Noon

Facilitator: Jordana Silvestri 

Fee $20

POETRY *NEW CLASS*

With their fellow writers, participants will read poetry and respond to writing prompts to

craft their own poems. Participants will have the opportunity to experiment with different

forms and styles in their work, and explore their poetic voice. Individuals at all

experience levels are welcome!

Thursday, August 20, 1:30-3:30 pm

Facilitator: Andromeda Huntington

Fee $20

FLAT STAINED GLASS MOSAIC: 2 PARTS 

Create an 8″x10″ mosaic with an abstract or realistic design while learning to use the tools and tricks of the medium. It’s great fun, and stained glass is always beautiful.  

Part 1: Saturday, August 22, 9:30 am-12:30 pm 

Part 2: Saturday, August 29, 11:00 am-12:30 pm 

Facilitator: Traci Kelly 

Fee: $35, supplies included

WISE WOMAN’S WRITING WORKSHOP

 Learn to tap your infinite wisdom and playfully connect with your inner writer. We will journal with writing exercises, topics, and creative surprises. 

Friday, August 28, 10:00 am-Noon

Facilitator: Ingrid Aspromatis 

Fee: $20.

CONFIDENT ACRYLICS 

In 2.5 hours you’ll complete a beautiful painting—even if you’ve never painted before. ‘Talent’ is overrated… all it takes is desire! Experienced painter already? Mernie has taught unique techniques to hundreds of students at every level. Everyone walks out amazed. 

Friday, August 28, 1:30-4:00 pm

Facilitator: Mernie Buchanan

Fee: $30, supplies included

SEPTEMBER

GARDEN STEPPING STONES: 2 PARTS

Learn techniques to make your very own garden stones. Add color and whimsy to your yard or garden. Learn to use glass and tile while having creative fun.

Part 1: Friday, September 11, 1:30-4:30 pm

Part 2: Friday, September 18, 1:30-3:00 pm

Facilitator: Linda K

Fee: $35 Supplies included

DANGLERS AND WINDCHIMES

In this workshop, you will use an abundant selection of repurposed treasures, learn to use copper wire to create durable suspensions for all-weather displays and have a lot of fun while acquiring new skills.

Saturday, September 12, 9:30 am-12:30 pm

Facilitator: Traci Kelly

Fee: $30, Supplies included

WATERCOLOR BUTTERFLIES

Have fun creating stunning butterflies in flight while also learning the basic principles of watercolor.

Saturday, September 19, 9:30 am -12:30 pm

Facilitator: Tracy Dunbar

Fee: $30, Supplies included

POETRY

With their fellow writers, participants will read poems and respond to writing prompts. Participants will experiment with different forms and techniques in their work, and explore their poetic voice. Individuals at all experience levels are welcome!

Thursday, September 24, 1:30-3:30 pm

Facilitator: Andromeda Huntington

Fee $20

WISE WOMAN’S WRITING WORKSHOP

Learn to tap your infinite wisdom and playfully connect with your inner writer. We will journal with writing exercises, topics, and creative surprises.

Friday, September 25, 10:00 am-Noon

Facilitator: Ingrid Aspromatis

Fee: $20.

OCTOBER

PHOTOGRAPH THE BARRIO 2 PARTS

Let’s take a walk through Barrio Viejo and photograph the architecture, people and beauty of the neighborhood using your camera or phone. In the second class we will share, critique and discuss the photos taken.

Part 1: Thursday, October 1, 10:00 am- Noon

Part 2: Thursday, October 8, 10:00 am- Noon

Facilitator: Steve Renzi

Fee: $30- Be sure your batteries are charged

STAINED GLASS MOSAIC VOTIVES: 2 PARTS

Learn how to create a beautiful stained glass mosaic candle votive. You learn how to cut glass as well as how to glue and grout in this fun colorful class.

Part 1: Friday, October 2, 1:30-3:30 pm

Part 2: Friday, October 9, 1:30-2:30 pm

Facilitator: Linda K

Fee: $25 Supplies included

TREAT YOURSELF: THE FACIAL

In the all-natural hair and body salon housed in “The Castle,” the Sanctuary is offering a workshop to learn professional techniques and secrets for facials, skincare, aromatherapy, and more.

Wednesday, October 7, 10:00 am- Noon

Facilitator: Jordana Silvestri

Fee: $20, Supplies included.

FLAT STAINED GLASS MOSAIC: 2 PARTS

Create an 8″x10″ mosaic with an abstract or realistic design while learning to use the tools and tricks of the medium. It’s great fun, and stained glass is always beautiful.

Part 1: Saturday, October 10, 9:30 am-12:30 pm

Part 2: Saturday, October 17, 11:00 am-12:30 pm

Facilitator: Traci Kelly

Fee: $35, Supplies included

IN LOVE WITH HUE: 2 PARTS *NEW CLASS*

Tap into your intuition, connect with the colors and symbols that are signs from the universe! In this therapeutic class students will explore a meditative process (clearing your field) in context with color and symbols to help them connect with their intuitions. Then they will make art to better understand their chakra systems.

Part 1 Saturday, October 10, 1:30-3:30 pm

Part 2 Saturday, October 17, 1:30-3:30 pm

Facilitator: Bridget Pilloud

Fee: $30, Supplies included

LEARNING TO DRAW: THE GRID: 2 PARTS

You’ll create your own grid sheet, select an image from our samples, learn to enlarge or reduce an image by using this grid method. Supplies will be provided during the first workshop but you’ll be given a list to acquire for your continued use.

Part 1: Thursday, October 22, 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

Part 2: Thursday, October 29, 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

Facilitator: Tony Russo

Fee $40, Supplies included

MONO-PRINTING FLOWERS *NEW CLASS*

Learn the beautiful art of trace printing as well as subtractive and additive mono-printing using flowers as inspiration. Once you try it at WomanKraft, you’ll want to do it again and again!

Sunday, October 18, 1:30-4:30 pm

Facilitator: Tracy Dunbar

Fee: $30, Supplies included

POETRY

With their fellow writers, participants will read poems and respond to writing prompts. Participants will experiment with different forms and techniques in their work, and explore their poetic voice. Individuals at all experience levels are welcome!

Thursday, October 29, 1:30-3:30 pm

Facilitator: Andromeda Huntington

Fee $20

WISE WOMAN’S WRITING WORKSHOP

Learn to tap your infinite wisdom and playfully connect with your inner writer. We will journal with writing exercises, topics, and creative surprises.

Friday, October 30, 10:00 am-Noon

Facilitator: Ingrid Aspromatis

Fee: $20.

NOVEMBER

PHOTOGRAPH THE BARRIO 2 PARTS

Let’s take a walk through Barrio Viejo and photograph the architecture, people and beauty of the neighborhood using your camera or phone. During the second class we will share, critique and discuss the photos taken.

Part 1: Saturday November 7, 10:00 am- NOON

Part 2: Saturday November 14, 10:00 am- NOON

Facilitator: Steve Renzi

Fee: $30- Be sure your batteries/phones are charged

GARDEN STEPPING STONES: 2 PARTS

Learn techniques to make your very own garden stones. Add color and whimsy to your yard or garden. Learn to use glass and tile while having creative fun.

Part 1: Friday, November 13, 1:30-4:30 pm

Part 2: Friday, November 20, 1:30-3:00 pm

Facilitator: Linda K

Fee: $35 Supplies included

CREATIVE CANVAS TOTES *LIMITED TIME CLASS*

Using Acrylic paint on a premade tote bag, you’ll design and execute your own personal mini tote! Bring a theme in mind and make it a date, perfect for family, friends or partners.

Saturday, November 14, 1:30-4:30pm

Facilitator: Traci Kelly

Fee $30 Supplies included

WRITING WITH RUMI 2 PARTS

After listening to selected poems by Rumi, participants will imagine and write creative responses to them. They will discover that these poems are pulling them out of their habitual ways of thinking and discover their deeper concerns and joy.

Part 1: Wednesday, November 18, 5:00-6:30pm

Part 2: Wednesday, December 9, 5:00-6:30pm

Facilitator: Annick Safken

Fee: $30, Supplies included

POETRY

With their fellow writers, participants will read poems and respond to writing prompts. Participants will experiment with different forms and techniques in their work, and explore their poetic voice. Individuals at all experience levels are welcome!

Thursday, November 19, 1:30-3:30 pm

Facilitator: Andromeda Huntington

Fee $20

WISE WOMAN’S WRITING WORKSHOP

Learn to tap your infinite wisdom and playfully connect with your inner writer. We will journal with writing exercises, topics, and creative surprises.

Friday, November 20, 10:00 am-Noon

Facilitator: Ingrid Aspromatis

Fee: $20

CONCRETE SCULPTURE CLASS *NEW CLASS* 2 PARTS

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own sculpture making concrete? Learn how in this class using regular household objects (one will be your mold). There will also be an option to add color to your concrete! Dress appropriately, this will be messy. We’ll meet in the garden to the right of our porch. Return for part 2 to break your sculpture out of its mold.

Part 1: Saturday, November 21, 9:30am-12:30pm

Part 2: Saturday December 5, 1:30-2:30 pm

Facilitator: Mark Hamilton

Fee: $30, Supplies included

PAINT YOUR OWN FIGURINE *NEW CLASS*

Enjoy a new way to embrace your self expression. There is no limit to your creativity. Use a surprise toy form as a blank canvas. Have fun with paintmarkers, acrylics and learn the tricks to this fun art form. Adult Level Class.

Saturday, November 21, 1:00-4:00 pm

Facilitator: Inktuce

Fee: $30, supplies included

CONFIDENT ACRYLICS

In 2.5 hours you’ll complete a beautiful painting—even if you’ve never painted before. ‘Talent’ is overrated… all it takes is desire! Experienced painter already? Mernie has taught unique techniques to hundreds of students at every level. Everyone walks out amazed.

Friday, November 27, 1:30-4:00 pm

Facilitator: Mernie Buchanan

Fee: $30, supplies included

DECEMBER

FELTING FLOWERS *NEW CLASS*

Learn some tricks and tips to create a felted flower using colorful wool. You can turn your flower into a magnet, pin or hair accessory when you finish. No experience needed. Great class to bring a friend!

Saturday, December 5, 3:00-6:00pm

Facilitator: Traci Kelly

Fee: $20 Supplies included

JUICY: MAKE COLLAGE ART WITHOUT YOUR INNER CRITIC 2 PARTS *NEW CLASS*

Get unstuck on creating perfection and break that pattern! Give yourself permission to make, destroy, reform and embrace play in your art and life again! This therapeutic collage class will break you away from your inner critic so you can express your true self! You’ll leave feeling better and with beautiful art to show!

Part 1: Sunday, December 6, 1:30-3:30 pm

Part 2: Sunday, December 13, 1:30-3:30 pm

Facilitator: Bridget Pilloud

Fee: $30, Supplies included

LEARNING TO DRAW: THE GRID: 2 PARTS

You’ll create your own grid sheet, select an image from our samples, learn to enlarge or reduce an image by using this grid method. Supplies will be provided during the first workshop but you’ll be given a list to acquire for your continued use.

Part 1: Thursday, December 10, 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

Part 2: Thursday, December 17, 10:30 am -12:30 pm

Facilitator: Tony Russo

Fee $40

MAKE YOUR OWN STICKERS

Be part of this street art movement! Embrace this modern twist on a nostalgic fad. Learn different techniques for creating your own handmade stickers using easily accessible and affordable materials! Adult level class.

Saturday, December 12, 1:30-3:30 pm

Facilitator: Inktuce

Fee: $20, Supplies Included

TREAT YOURSELF: THE MANI-PEDI

In the all-natural hair and body salon housed in “The Castle,” the Sanctuary is offering a workshop to learn professional techniques and secrets for manicures, pedicures and more.

Wednesday, December 16, 10:00 am- Noon

Facilitator: Jordana Silvestri

Fee $20

POETRY

With their fellow writers, participants will read poems and respond to writing prompts. Participants will experiment with different forms and techniques in their work, and explore their poetic voice. Individuals at all experience levels are welcome!

Thursday, December 17, 1:30-3:30 pm

Facilitator: Andromeda Huntington

Fee $20

WISE WOMAN’S WRITING WORKSHOP

Learn to tap your infinite wisdom and playfully connect with your inner writer. We will journal with writing exercises, topics, and creative surprises.

Friday, December 18, 10:00 am-Noon

Facilitator: Ingrid Aspromatis

Fee: $20.

CONFIDENT ACRYLICS

In 2.5 hours you’ll complete a beautiful painting—even if you’ve never painted before. ‘Talent’ is overrated… all it takes is desire! Experienced painter already? Mernie has taught unique techniques to hundreds of students at every level. Everyone walks out amazed.

Friday, December 18, 1:30-4:00 pm

Facilitator: Mernie Buchanan

Fee: $30, supplies included