MAY

PHOTOGRAPHY: THE ART OF SEEING 2 Parts *NEW CLASS*

Using your phone’s camera and WomanKraft’s building and grounds, we’ll focus on training your eye to capture the best photograph possible, framing areas, objects and lighting. 

Part 1: Wednesday, May 6, 8:30 am- 10:30 am 

Part 2: Wednesday, May 13, 8:30 am- 10:30 am

Facilitator: Steve Renzi 

Fee: $30- Be sure your batteries 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, May 8, 1:30-4:30 pm

Part 2: Friday, May 15, 1:30-3:00 pm

Facilitator: Linda K

Fee: $35 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, May 9, 9:30 am-12:30 pm 

Part 2: Saturday, May 16, 11:00 am-12:30 pm 

Facilitator: Traci Kelly 

Fee: $35, supplies included

MAKE YOUR OWN STICKERS

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

Saturday, May 16, 1:00-2:30

Facilitator: Inktuce

Fee: $20, Supplies Included 

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, May 21, 1:30-3:30 pm

Facilitator: Andromeda Huntington

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, May 22, 1:30-4:00 pm

Facilitator: Mernie Buchanan

Fee: $30, 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, May 29, 10:00 am-Noon

Facilitator: Ingrid Aspromatis 

Fee: $20.

JUNE

BEGINNING WATERCOLORS: 4 PARTS *NEW CLASS*

Learn how to create beautiful watercolor paintings by starting from basic brush on paper techniques, shading, color mixing, blending and more.  Each week we’ll practice a new technique and create a watercolor study to follow. 

Part 1: Thursday, June 4, 9:00-11:00 am

Part 2: Thursday, June 11, 9:00-11:00 am

Part 3: Thursday, June 18, 9:00-11:00 am

Part 4: Thursday, June 25, 9:00-11:00 am

Facilitator: Traci Kelly 

Fee $60  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, June 10, 10:00 am- Noon

 Facilitator: Jordana Silvestri 

Fee: $20, supplies included.  

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, June 12, 1:30-3:30 pm

Part 2: Friday, June 19, 1:30-2:30 pm

Facilitator: Linda K

Fee: $25 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, June 13, 9:30 am-12:30 pm 

Facilitator: Traci Kelly 

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: Wednesday, June 17, 10:00 am-Noon

Part 2: Wednesday, June 24, 10:00 am-Noon

Facilitator: Tony Russo

Fee $40

FUN WITH FELTING *NEW CLASS*

Create a mini felted sculpture using colorful wool.  You can turn your sculpture into a magnet, pin or hair accessory when you finish.  No experience needed.  Great class to bring a friend! 

Monday, June 22, 9:30 am-Noon

Facilitator: Traci Kelly

Fee: $20  Supplies included

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, June 25, 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, June 26, 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, June 26, 1:30-4:00 pm

Facilitator: Mernie Buchanan

Fee: $30, supplies included

JULY

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, July 10, 1:30-4:30 pm

Part 2: Friday, July 17, 1:30-3:00 pm

Facilitator: Linda K

Fee: $35 Supplies included

MINI FLOWER MOSAIC: 2 PARTS

Use small bits of stained glass and other found objects to create a mini flower themed mosaic.  This class is fun for beginners and experts alike!  You’ll glue on part one and grout on part two.  

Part 1: Saturday, July 11, 10:00 am- 12:30 pm

Part 2: Saturday July 18, 11:00 am- 12:30 pm

Facilitator: Traci Kelly 

Fee: $25 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: Wednesday, July 15, 10:00 am-Noon

Part 2: Wednesday, July 22, 10:00 am-Noon

Facilitator: Tony Russo

Fee $40

ZINE- MINI BOOK MAKING *NEW CLASS*

Learn about the thrilling art of the Zine!  Zines are mini magazines that you create yourself using all kinds of 2-d media.  We’ll have everything from colored pencils to alcohol and acrylic markers as well as collage and more!   Think of a theme before you come- any works!  Great way to make a mini journal for your poetry, lyrics or sketches too!  Perfect way to express yourself! 

Saturday, July 18, 1:00-3:00pm

Facilitator: Traci Kelly 

Fee: $20  Supplies included

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, July 23, 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, July 31, 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, July 31, 1:30-4:00 pm

Facilitator: Mernie Buchanan

Fee: $30, supplies included

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