School of the Arts

Classes and Workshops

Welcome to the  Womankraft School of the Arts

 

Please note: Pre-registration is required for all students. All classes and workshops are free to low income people 50 years and older. This is made possible by the generous support of individuals, board members, and those who pay workshop fees. Thank you. 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.  Fee students must pre-pay before you will be registered. Please call (520) 256-7455, to sign up for classes and workshops. 

APRIL 

POTION BOTTLES

Do you have an interesting bottle that you’ve been saving for something? Bring it or use one of mine to create a decorative “potion” bottle. We’ll adorn our bottles with paper, yarn, labels, and whatever strikes our raven hearts. Work on your cackle as we have fun with art. Friday, April 11, 1:30-3:30 PM Facilitator: Patricia Bowne Fee: $20, supplies included

MAKING WIRE WRAP PENDANTS

Using a small glass stone, you’ll learn the techniques and tools to help you to create your very own wire wrapped pendant. Saturday, April 12, 1:30-3:30PM Facilitator: Rene Stone Fee: $20 Supplies included

WRITING WITH RUMI

After listening to selected poems by Rumi, participants will imagine and write 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 17, 1:30-3:30 PM Facilitator: Dr. Annik Safken 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, April 18, 1:30-4:30 PM Part 2: Saturday, April 25, 1:30-3:30 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, April 19, 1:30-4:30 PM Facilitator: Traci Kelly Fee: $20, supplies included.

PRINT MAKING WITH POLYSTYRENE FOAM 

Using firm objects pressed into foam sheets you’ll create images that you then pull as prints. Tuesday, April 22, 6:00-8:00 PM 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, April 23, 10:00 AM-NOON Facilitator: Jordana Sylverstri 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. Thursday, April 24, 1:30-3:00 PM Facilitator: Susan Danos Fee: $10, drum loaner by donation payable to Instructor.

BEADSTRINGING JEWELRY

You can make your own beautiful jewelry in this workshop, while learning to use special tools and techniques to create long-lasting and unique pieces! Thursday, April 24, 6:00-9:00 PM Facilitator: Terri McGuire Fee: $20 plus a $10 supply fee, paid to the instructor.

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, April 25 10:00 AM-12:00 NOON Facilitator: Ingrid Aspromatis Fee: $20.

MAKING HANDMADE PAPER

It’s easy, it’s fun. You’ll use 100% recycled paper to create new art paper using simple tools and methods for quick, successful results. Saturday, April 26, 1:30-3:30 PM Facilitator: Caroline Latron Fee: $20, supplies included

 

MAY

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 3, 9:30AM- 12:30 PM

Part 2: Saturday, May 10, 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM

Facilitator: Traci Kelly 

Fee: $25, 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: Saturday, May 3, 1:30-4:30 PM 

Part 2: Saturday, May 10, 1:30-3:30 PM 

Facilitator: Linda K.

Fee: $25, 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. Loaner drum available. 

Thursday, May 8, 1:30-3:00 PM 

Facilitator: Susan Danos 

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

 

PHOTOGRAPH THE BARRIO 2 PARTS

Let’s take a walk through the Barrio Viejo and photograph architecture, people and beauty of the neighborhood using your own camera or phone.   The second class we will share, critique and learn to exhibit your photos. 

Part 1: Thursday, May 15th, 1:30-3:30 PM

Part 2: Thursday, May 22, 1:30-3:30 PM

Facilitator: Steve Renzi

Fee: $20- Be sure your batteries are charged! 

 

DRAWING TREES

Using charcoal and pencils you explore the fun of successfully drawing trees in their many phases. 

Friday, May 16, 1:30-3:30

Facilitator: Gerrie Younc

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 to learn professional techniques and secrets for facials, skincare, aromatherapy, and more. 

Wednesday, May 21, 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, May 29 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, May 30, 10:00 AM-12:00 NOON additional classes on June 27, July 25 & August 29

Facilitator: Ingrid Aspromatis

Fee: $20.  All four for $40

 

JUNE

 

LEARNING TO DRAW: THE GRID 4 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 1-4, Wednesday, June 4, 11, 18, 25, 2:30-4:00 PM

Facilitator: Tony Russo

Fee: $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, June 12, 1:30-3:00 PM 

Facilitator: Susan Danos 

Fee: $10, loaner 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, June 14, 9:30AM – 12:30 PM

Facilitator: Traci Kelly

Fee: $20, supplies included.

 

MAKING HANDMADE PAPER

It’s easy, it’s fun. You’ll use 100% recycled paper to create new art paper using simple tools and methods for quick, successful results.

Saturday, June 14, 1:30-3:30 PM

Facilitator: Caroline Latron

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, June 19 1:30-3:30 PM 

Facilitator: Dr. Annik Safken 

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 June 20, 1:30-4:30 PM

Part 2: Friday June 27, 1:30-3:30 PM

Facilitator: Linda K.

Fee: $25, supplies included.

 

PHOTOGRAPH THE BARRIO 2 PARTS

Let’s take a walk through the Barrio Viejo and photograph architecture, people and beauty of the neighborhood using your own camera or phone.   The second class we will share, critique and learn to exhibit your photos. 

Part 1: Saturday June 21, 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM

Part 2: Saturday June 28, 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM

Facilitator: Steve Renzi

Fee: $20- Be sure your batteries are charged! 

 

 

 

CREATE YOUR OWN PENDULUM

We’ll use a natural cut crystal for the pendulum and decorate with glass beads.  Create your own personal divination tool!

Saturday June 21, 1:30-3:30PM

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, June 25, 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM

Facilitator: Jordana Sylverstri

Fee: $20, supplies included.  

 

DRAWING WITH BLACK AND WHITE

Using black ink pens participants will select one or more images and learn the techniques to reproduce the image.  It’s unique and fun for all skill levels! 

Thursday, June 26, 1:30 PM- 3:30 PM

Facilitator: Gerrie Young

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, June 27, 10:00 AM-12:00 NOON additional classes on July 25 & August 29

Facilitator: Ingrid Aspromatis

Fee: $20.  All four for $40

 

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.