SCHOOL OF THE ARTS CLASS SCHEDULE

(SEPTEMBER / DECEMBER 2023

YEAR-ROUND CLASSES: Studio painting with Gayle Swanbeck, artist, Director of Exhibits, and Founder of The School of the Arts. Studio classes are ongoing. Join anytime, stop when you are ready. Learn oils, acrylics, or watercolors. Select your own subject matter and proceed at your own pace. Individual instruction is available as you need it. Class limit is five (5) people. Classes Wednesday, 10:00am – 12:00pm. Fee $60 per eight (8) weeks. Supplies not included. 

SEPTEMBER

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. Drum loaner available Drum loaner available; refer to “Fee” below.

Thursday, Sept 7, 1:30-3pm

Facilitator: Susan Danos

Fee: $10 each class. Drum loaner by donation/tip,

payable to instructor.

MOSAIC GARDEN STEPPING STONES: 2 PARTS

Learn to use glass cutters, nippers, etc. It’s fun,

functional and always successful.

Part I: Friday, Sept 8, 1:30-4:30pm

Part II: Friday, Sept 15, 1:30-3:30pm

Facilitator: Linda K

Fee: $25

MOSAIC MURALING: 2 PARTS

We’re continuing the muraling on the School of the

Arts bathroom walls. You’ll have the chance to learn

design, layout, cutting stained glass, affixing pieces

and grouting. Class size is limited to 3 and each will

rotate skills so all have a chance to experience

muraling fully.

Part I: Saturday, Sept 9, 1:30-4:30pm

Part II: Saturday, Sept 16, 1:30-4pm

Facilitator: Traci Kelly

Fee: $10, supplies included.

TREAT YOURSELF: THE MANI-PEDI

In the all natural hair and body salon housed in the

“The Castle”, the Sanctuary is offering a workshop

to learn professional techniques and secrets for

manicures, pedicures and more.

Wednesday, Sept 13, 10am-Noon

Facilitator: Jordana Silvestri

Fee: $20, supplies included.

POETRY, PROSE AND STORYTELLING

The work produced in this workshop will be

determined by its participants’ needs… poetry, prose

or storytelling. Writing exercises will be done in

class, previous works can be brought for input, all in

a safe and nurturing environment. Everyone is welcome. 

Wednesday, Sept 13, 1:30-3:30pm

Facilitator: Gayle Swanbeck

Fee: $10

SECOND CHANCE: HANDPAINTING USED CLOTHES

Bring a piece of your wardrobe (denim or natural

fiber) and learn how to turn a stained or damaged

piece of clothing into a stunning original piece of

wearable art.

Thursday, Sep 14, 9:30am-12:30pm

Facilitator: Nicole Young

Fee: $20, supplies included. 

PAINTING WITH OILSTICKS: 2 PARTS

You’ll learn to create beautiful artworks with this

unique oil painting medium. It will free up your style!

Part I: Tuesday, Sept 19, 6-8pm

Part II: Tuesday, Sept 26, 6-8pm

Facilitator: Mary Theresa Dietz

Fee: $20, supplies included.

THE ART OF ASSEMBLAGE WITH RESIN: 2 PARTS

You’ll first design your own assemblage using our

huge and varied supply of treasures, though you are

welcome to bring your own as well. The support is

an 8×10″ glass with frame. In the second part of this

workshop you’ll learn to mix and pour resin to

create a rich, beautiful finished artwork.

Part I: Friday, Sept 22, 1:30-4:30pm

Part II: Friday, Sept 29, 1:30-2:30pm

Facilitator: Gayle Swanbeck

Fee: $25, supplies included.

BEADSTRINGING JEWELRY

You can make your own beautiful jewelry in this

workshop while learning how to use special tools

and techniques to create long lasting and unique

pieces!

Thursday, Sep 28, 6-9pm

Facilitator: Terri McGuire

Fee: $20 plus supply fee, pay to instructor.

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. Drum loaner available; see “Fee” below.

Thursday, Sept 28, 1:30-3pm

Facilitator: Susan Danos

Fee: $10 each class. Drum loaner by donation/tip 

payable to instructor. 

WISE WOMAN’S WRITING WORKSHOP

Learn to tap your infinite wisdom and playfully

connect with your inner writer. We’ll journal with

writing exercises, topics and creative surprises.

Friday, Sept 29, 10am-Noon

Facilitator: Ingrid Aspromatis

Fee: $20

OCTOBER

GOURD ART – MAKE A RATTLE: 2 PARTS

A gourd can be used for many things. In this class

you will learn to make a gourd rattle, full of colors

and designs and beaded down with strings. Join our

drum teacher, Susan Danos and create your own

musical instrument. Limited to 4 students.

Part I: Thursday, Oct 5, 1:30-4pm

Part II: Thursday, Oct 12, 1:30-4pm

Facilitator: Susan Danos

Fee: $20, supplies included. 

DRAWING CATS

You’ll learn techniques for drawing cats with ease

and success. Charcoal and graphite will be the

mediums, drawing paper the support.

Saturday, Oct 7, 1:30-3:30pm

Facilitator: Gayle Swanbeck

Fee: $20, supplies included. 

OILSTICKS AND MONOPRINTS

You’ll design using oil sticks on a glass pane

(8×10″) and pull up to three prints. A final

application of paint will “clean up” your image and

you’ll walk away with a reverse glass painting as well. .

Tuesday Oct 10, 6:30-8:30pm

Facilitator: Mary Theresa Dietz

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, Oct 11, 10am-Noon

Facilitator: Jordana Silvestri

Fee: $20, supplies included. 

FLAT STAINED GLASS MOSAIC: 2 PARTS

Create a 8×10″ 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 I: Friday, Oct 13, 1:30-4:30pm

Part II: Friday, Oc 20, 1:30-3pm

Facilitator: Linda K

Fee: $25, supplies included. 

STAINED GLASS MOSAIC VOTIVES: 2 PARTS

Learn to use glass cutters, nippers, etc. It’s fun,

functional and always successful.

Part I: Saturday, Oct 14, 1:30-4pm

Part II: Saturday, Oct 21, 1:30-3:30pm

Facilitator: Traci Kelly

Fee: $25, supplies included. 

POETRY, PROSE AND STORYTELLING

The work produced in this workshop will be

determined by its participants’ needs… poetry, prose

or storytelling. Writing exercises will be done in

class, previous works can be brought for input, all in

a safe and nurturing environment. Everyone is 

welcome.

Wednesday, Oct 18, 1:30-3:30pm

Facilitator: Gayle Swanbeck

Fee: $10

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. Drum loaner available; refer to “Fee” below.

Thursday, Oct 19, 1:30-3pm

Facilitator: Susan Danos

Fee: $10 each class. Drum loaner by donation/tip 

payable to instructor. 

ABSTRACT DRAWING WITH PRISMACOLOR PENCILS

Here’s an opportunity to play with Prismacolor

pencils and techniques that will help you understand

and create a beautiful piece of abstract art.

Thursday, Oct 26, 6-9pm

Facilitator: Terri McGuire

Fee: $20, supplies included. 

DANGLERS AND WINDCHIMES

In this workshop, you’ll use an abundant selection of

repurposed treasures, learn to use copper wire to

create durable suspension for all weather displays

and have a lot of fun while acquiring new skills.

Thursday, Oct 26, 1:30-4:30pm

Facilitator: Jacquie Dinnie

Fee: $20, supplies included. 

WISE WOMEN’S WRITING WORKSHOP

Learn to tap your infinite wisdom and playfully

connect with your inner writer. We’ll journal with

writing exercises, topics and creative surprises

Friday, Oct 27, 10am-Noon

Facilitator: Ingrid Aspromatis

Fee; $20

NOVEMBER

TREAT YOURSELF: THE FACIAL

In the all natural hair and body salon housed in The

Castle, the Sanctuary is offering a workshop so you

can learn professional techniques and secrets for

facials, skin care, aromatherapy and more.

Wednesday, Nov 8, 10am-Noon

Facilitator: Jordana Silvestri

Fee: $20, supplies included. 

POETRY, PROSE AND STORYTELLING

The work produced in this workshop will be

determined by its participants’ needs… poetry, prose

or storytelling. Writing exercises will be done in

class, previous works can be brought for input, all in

a safe and nurturing environment. Everyone is welcome.

Wednesday, Nov 8, 1:30-3:30pm

Facilitator: Gayle Swanbeck

Fee: $10

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. Drum loaner available; refer to “Fee” below.

Thursday, Nov 9, 1:30-3pm

Facilitator: Susan Danos

Fee: $10 each class. Drum loaner by donation/tip 

payable to instructor. 

LEARNING PERSPECTIVE

In this workshop you’ll learn how to draw with 2 and

3 point perspective for perfect architectural

rendering and diminishing perspective in nature.

Friday Nov 10, 1:30-3:30pm

Facilitator: Gayle Swanbeck

Fee: $20, supplies included. 

COLLAGING HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS

Using clear glass bulbs as the support, mulberry and

tissue paper with acrylic paint accents as mediums,

you’ll be able to collage lovely unique ornaments.

Enough materials are provided to make two bulbs,

additional bulbs $5 each.

Saturday, Nov 11, 1;30-3:30pm

Facilitator: Gayle Swanbeck

Fee: $20 for 2 ornaments, additional bulbs $5/each, cash, 

or check payable to WomanKraft. 

PAINTING WITH OIL STICKS: 2 PARTS

You’ll learn to create beautiful artworks with this

unique oil painting medium. It will free up your style!

Part I: Tuesday, Nov 14, 6:30-8:30pm

Part II: Tuesday,Nov 21, 6:30-8:30pm

Facilitator: Mary Theresa Dietz

Fee: $20, supplies included. 

COLLAGING VOTIVE CANDLES

You will be creating beautiful tall votive candles

using special paper-like mulberry, rice, tissue, etc.

Two votives are included in your supplies.

Additional supplies $5 each. They make lovely gifts

or enhance the artistic ambiance of your home.

Wednesday, Nov 15, 1:30-3:30pm

Facilitator: Gayle Swanbeck

Fee: $20, including supplies for 2 votives. Additional 

Votives, $5/each, cash or check payable to WomanKraft

COLLAGING FRAMES WITH MULBERRY PAPER

As long as a frame is structurally sound, it can still

be saved, as matter of fact, customized and made

better. Primarily, using mulberry paper, you can

cover all dings, scratches and flaws with a selection

of colors and textures that create a beautiful frame

for artwork.

Thursday, Nov 16, 1:30-4:30pm

Facilitator: Jacquie Dinnie

Fee: $20, frame & supplies included, or bring your

own frame, 10×14″ or smaller.

RESIN FRAMES: 2 PARTS

Using a 5×7″ picture frame, you’ll design and

execute your assemblage. In the second session you

will seal it with a thin coat of resin. It is a way to

turn the ordinary into the extraordinary!

Part I: Friday, Nov 17, 1:30-4pm

Part II: Friday, nov 24, 1:30-3:30pm

Facilitator: Linda K

Fee: $25, 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, Nov 24, 10am-Noon

Facilitator: Ingrid Aspromatis

Fee: $20

BEADED BOOKMARKS

Using a wide variety of beads, you will create a

beautiful and distinctive bookmark while learning

the tools and tricks of jewelry making.

Thursday, Nov 30, 6-8pm

Facilitator: Terri McGuire

Fee: $20, supplies included. 

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. Drum loaner available; refer to “Fee” below.

Thursday, Nov 30, 1:30-3pm

Facilitator: Susan Danos

Fee: $10 each class. Drum loaner by donation/tip 

payable to instructor. 

DECEMBER

FOAM PRINTMAKING

In this workshop you will be making prints using

sheets of polystyrene foam. The foam sheets can be

easily drawn on and imprinted with any firm object,

stamp, coin, etc. You will also learn what a

reduction print is and how to create one.

Tuesday, Dec 5, 6:30-8:30pm

Facilitator: Mary Theresa Dietz

Fee: $20, supplies included. 

TREAT YOURSELF: THE FACIAL

In the all natural hair and body salon housed in The

Castle, the Sanctuary is offering a workshop so you

can learn professional techniques and secrets for

facials, skin care, aromatherapy and more.

Wednesday, Dec 6, 10am-Noon

Facilitator: Jordana Silvestri

Fee: $20, supplies included.

WATERCOLOR COLLAGE: 2 PARTS

Create unique patterns while learning many

watercolor techniques. Then tear, cut and collage

your patterns into works of art.

Part I:Wednesday, Dec 6, 1:30-3:30pm

Part II: Wednesday, Dec 13, 1:30-4:30pm

Facilitator: Gayle Swanbeck

Fee: $20, supplies included. 

GOURD ART – MAKE A RATTLE: 2 PARTS

A gourd can be used for many things. In this class

you will learn to make a gourd rattle, full of colors

and designs and beaded down with strings. Join our

drum teacher, Susan Danos, and create your own

musical instrument. Limited to 4 students.

Part I: Thursday, Dec 7, 1;30-4pm

Part II: Thursday, Dec 14, 1:30-4pm

Facilitator: Susan Danos

Fee: $20, supplies included. 

MOSAIC ROOF TILES: 2 PARTS

Using clay roof tiles and glass half-rounds, glass

squares and stained glass you will mosaic your own

design creation. We use the tiles to edge our walks

and plant beds.

Part I: Friday, Dec 8, 1:30-4:30pm

Part II: Friday, Dec 15, 1:30-4pm

Facilitator: Linda K

Fee: Donate your tile to WomanKraft? Class is free.

Take it home? Class is $25

MOSAIC MURALING: 2 PARTS

We are continuing the muraling on the School of the Arts 

bathroom walls. You will have the chance to learn

design, layout, cutting stained glass, affixing pieces and 

grouting. Class size is limited to 3 and each will rotate

skills so that all have a chance to experience muraling fully.

Part I: Saturday, Dec 9, 1:30-4:30pm

Part II: Saturday, Dec 16, 1:30-4:30pm

Facilitator: Traci Kelly

Fee: $10, 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, Dec 15, 10am-Noon

Facilitator: Ingrid Aspromatis

Fee: $20

POETRY, PROSE AND STORYTELLING

The work produced in this workshop will be

determined by its participants’ needs….. poetry, prose

or storytelling. Writing exercises will be done in

class, previous works can be brought for input, all in

a safe and nurturing environment. Everyone is welcome. 

Wednesday, Dec 20, 1:30-3:30pm

Fee: $10

BEADSTRINGING JEWELRY

You can make your own beautiful jewelry in this

workshop while learning how to use special tools

and techniques to create long and lasting unique

pieces!

Thursday, Dec 21, 6-9pm

Facilitator: Terri McGuire

Fee: $20 plus $10 supply fee pay to instructor

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. Drum loaner available; refer to “Fee” below.

Thursday, Dec 21, 1:30-3pm

Facilitator: Susan Danos

Fee: $10 each class. Drum loaner by donation/tip 

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 suspensionfor all weather displays and

have fun while acquiring new skills. 

Thursday, Dec 28, 1:30-4:30pm

Facilitator: Jacquie Dinnie

Fee: $20, supplies included.