School of the Arts

Classes and Workshops

Welcome to the  Womankraft School of the Arts

 

Please note: Pre-registration and payment is required for all students.  All classes and workshops are open to adults of all ages for listed fees. Your class fees help us offer more classes and pay instructors.   WomanKraft is excited to add our new online class registration and payment for your convenience!   No need to call or visit personally to sign up for one of our wonderful workshops!   All sign ups starting August 2025 will be processed through Scadlr- just click the link! 

https://womankraft.scadlr.com

JULY

 

CREATIVE GIFT BAGS

Using paper bags with handles, you’ll collage designs, realistic to abstract, on both sides.  You’ll use a variety of paper and specialty scissors to create your design.  

Saturday, July 12, 1:30-3:30 PM

Facilitator: Caroline Latron

Fee: $20.  Supply includes 2 bags.  Extra bags $1 each payable to instructor

PARTS R PARTS

Using pencil and or charcoal this workshop focuses on learning to draw our individual body parts.  These will be selected by student input.  Take the mystery out of drawing.

Thursday, July 17, 1:30-3:30

Facilitator: Gerrie Young

Fee: $20. Supplies included

STAINED GLASS MOSAIC VOTIVES 2 PARTS
You’ll create your own beautiful votives while learning the tools and techniques of mosaicing with  stained glass.

Part 1: Saturday, July 19, 9:30 AM- 12:30 PM

Part 2: Saturday, July 26, 10:00 AM- 11:30 AM

Facilitator:  Traci Kelly

Fee: $20.  Supplies included 

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: Saturday, July 19, 1:30-4:30 PM

Part 2: Saturday,  July 26, 1:30-3:30 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, July 23, 10:00 AM-12:00 NOON

Facilitator: Jordana Silvestri

Fee: $20, supplies included.

WRITING WITH RUMI

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. 

Thursday, July 24, 1:30-3:30 PM 

Facilitator: Dr. Annik Safken 

Fee: $20. Supplies included 

WISE WOMAN 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, July 25, 10:00 AM-12:00 NOON additional class on August 29

Facilitator: Ingrid Aspromatis

Fee: $20.  All four for $40

DRUMMING FROM THE HEART 

Journey into the sacred and moving experience of drumming. Instruction in basic hand patterns and rhythms will allow you to continue on your drum adventure. Loaner drum available. 

Thursday, July 31, 1:30-3:00 PM 

Facilitator: Susan Danos 

Fee: $10, loaner drum by donation payable to instructor. 

AUGUST

 

DRUMMING FROM THE HEART 

Journey into the sacred and moving experience of drumming. Instruction in basic hand patterns and rhythms will allow you to continue on your drum adventure. Loaner drum available. 

Thursday, August 7, 1:30-3:00 PM 

Facilitator: Susan Danos 

Fee: $10, loner drum by donation payable to instructor. 

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, August 16, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Facilitator: Traci Kelly

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, August 20, 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM

Facilitator: Jordana Sylverstri

Fee: $20, supplies included.  

MOSAIC ROOF TILES 2 PARTS 

Using clay roof tiles and glass half-rounds, glass squares, and stained glass, you’ll mosaic your own design creation. We use the tiles to edge our walks and plant beds. 

Part 1: Friday, August 22, 1:30-4:30 PM 

Part 2: Friday, August 29, 1:30-3:30 PM 

Facilitator: Linda K.

Fee: $25, Supplies included

WRITING WITH RUMI

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. 

Thursday, August 28, 1:30 PM- 3:30 PM 

Facilitator: Dr. Annik Safken 

Fee: $20. Supplies included 

WISE WOMAN 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 29, 10:00 AM-12:00 NOON 

Facilitator: Ingrid Aspromatis

Fee: $20.