JANUARY

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, January 24, 9:30 am-12:30 pm 

Facilitator: Traci Kelly 

Fee: $30, 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, January 29, 1:30-3:30 pm

Facilitator: Dr. Annick Safken  

Fee: $20,  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, January 30, 10:00 am-Noon

Facilitator: Ingrid Aspromatis 

Fee: $20.

FEBRUARY

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, February 11, 10:00 am- Noon

Facilitator: Jordana Silvestri 

Fee: $20, 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, February 11, 10:00 am-Noon

Part 2: Wednesday, February 18, 10:00 am-Noon

Facilitator: Tony Russo

Fee $40

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, February 13, 1:30-4:30 pm

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

Facilitator: Linda K

Fee: $35 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, February 19, 1:30-3:30 pm

Facilitator: Dr. Annick Safken  

Fee: $20,  Supplies included

STILL LIFE DRAWING

Learn the classic tips for drawing everyday objects.  Compile them into a group to create an interesting still life design.  We’ll color or shade or draw depending on time! 

Saturday, February 21, 10:30 am -12:30 pm

Facilitator: Traci Kelly 

Fee: $20 supplies included

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: Saturday, February 21, 1:30- 3:30 pm 

Part 2: Saturday, February 28, 1:30- 3:30 pm

Facilitator: Steve Renzi 

Fee: $30- Be sure your batteries are charged

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, February 27, 10:00 am-Noon

Facilitator: Ingrid Aspromatis 

Fee: $20.

CONFIDENT ACRYLICS *NEW CLASS*

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, February 27, 1:30-4:30 pm

Facilitator: Mernie Buchanan

Fee: $30, supplies included

MARCH

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, March 13, 1:30-4:30 pm

Part 2: Friday, March 20, 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, March 14, 9:30 am-12:30 pm 

Part 2: Saturday, March 21, 11:00 am-12:30 pm 

Facilitator: Traci Kelly 

Fee: $35, supplies included

CROCHET FOR ALL  *NEW CLASS*

For anyone interested in learning how to turn yarn into something, anything, with the help of a hook! This class will help a newbie learn basic stitches and potentially a motif! We will also talk about materials, design ideas after mastering the basics, and resources for further learning. Seasoned crocheters welcome as we can practice other methods like: corner to corner, Tunisian, and mosaic crochet. 

Saturday, March 14, 1:30-3:30 pm

Facilitator:  Wini Quartermaine

Fee: $20

Supplies:  there will be some hooks to borrow and some yarn to play with. You may also bring your own if you prefer.  Suggested size of hook: 5.0mm, 5.5mm, or 6.0mm; Suggested size yarn: 4 weight. 

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, March 19, 1:30-3:30 pm

Facilitator: Dr. Annick Safken  

Fee: $20, Supplies included

MAKE YOUR OWN STICKERS *NEW CLASS*

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, March 21, 1:00-2:30

Facilitator: Inktuce

Fee: $20, 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, March 27, 10:00 am-Noon

Facilitator: Ingrid Aspromatis 

Fee: $20

CONFIDENT ACRYLICS *NEW CLASS*

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, March 27, 1:30-4:30 pm

Facilitator: Mernie Buchanan

Fee: $30, supplies included

APRIL

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, April 8, 10:00 am- Noon

 Facilitator: Jordana Silvestri 

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: Friday, April 10, 1:30-4:30 pm

Part 2: Friday, April 17, 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, April 11, 9:30 am-12:30 pm 

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

Facilitator: Traci Kelly 

Fee: $35, supplies included

CROCHET FOR ALL  *NEW CLASS*

For anyone interested in learning how to turn yarn into something, anything, with the help of a hook! This class will help a newbie learn basic stitches and potentially a motif! We will also talk about materials, design ideas after mastering the basics, and resources for further learning. Seasoned crocheters welcome as we can practice other methods like: corner to corner, Tunisian, and mosaic crochet. 

Saturday, April 11, 1:30- 3:30 pm

Facilitator:  Wini Quartermaine

Fee: $20

Supplies:  there will be some hooks to borrow and some yarn to play with. You may also bring your own if you prefer.  Suggested size of hook: 5.0mm, 5.5mm, or 6.0mm; Suggested size yarn: 4 weight. 

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, April 15, 10:00 am- Noon

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

Facilitator: Tony Russo

Fee $45

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, April 16, 1:30-3:30 pm

Facilitator: Dr. Annick Safken  

Fee: $20, Supplies included

DIY ART TRADING CARDS * NEW CLASS*

Learn about the Creatives Trading Cards Project while making your very own mixed media art trading card in this international modern art movement.  

Saturday, April 18, 1:00-2:30 pm

Facilitator: Inktuce

Fee: $20, Supplies included

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: Saturday, April 22, 1:30- 3:30 pm 

Part 2: Saturday, April 29, 1:30- 3:30 pm

Facilitator: Steve Renzi 

Fee: $30- Be sure your batteries are charged

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, April 24, 10:00 am-Noon

Facilitator: Ingrid Aspromatis 

Fee: $20.

CONFIDENT ACRYLICS *NEW CLASS*

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, April 24, 1:30-4:30 pm

Facilitator: Mernie Buchanan

Fee: $30, supplies included