2026 is the year to focus on yourself and your wellness. In our first ARTful Wellnes class of the year, join artist and teacher Mike Flynn as he guides you through simple steps to creating watercolor landscapes. 

In this workshop you will use simple design and composition to execute beautiufl landscapes in four or five steps. Start your year at the ARTfactory crafting a beautiful vision for the year to come!

All supplies will be provided.

Class Fee: Free!

Sculpture requires patience, perseverance, and sometimes a mindset shift to achieve desired results, but artist Lydia Bratton will guide you through it!

Lydia will stress the importance of trusting the process, making sculptors of all levels feel capable and confident in creating a piece they can be proud of. Students will plan and complete sculptures they can take home and enjoy.

Sculptures will be left to dry for a week, and students will return to paint their finished, dried product before taking their masterpiece home.

Ages 18+

Sundays 10 am - 12 pm

January 11th - February 2nd

Tuition: $152 Supply Fee: $15

Ever wanted to capture the beauty and vibrancy of running water on the page? Watercolors are your answer!

In this class, you will learn to blend washes and brushwork to create atmospheric skies and both moving and still water seascapes. Instructor Mike Flynn will teach you the techniques you need to bring bodies of water to life.

Click here for the Supply List - watercolor paper will be provided.

Tuesdays 10:30 am - 1 pm

January 13th - February 2nd

Class Fee: $190

Whether you are a beginning artist or just want to improve your skills, these classes will explore the basis of all art ... drawing!

This series is designed to identify fundamental drawing skills that the participants can take and develop further on their own. Participants can take one or several sessions; each session will introduce a different aspect of drawing, such as gesture, line, shading, proportions, etc.

Pen and Ink Techniques 

In this class you'll explore hatching, cross-hatching, stippling, and other techniques that allow the artist to create beautiful, detailed drawings with a simple pen.

Supplies not included - please see the Supply List here.

Thursdays 3-4:30 pm

January 15th - February 5th

Tuition: $114 

Understanding light and shadow is key to creating realistic drawings. In this 6-week foundational drawing course, you'll explore the power of form and values using graphite, building essential skills that will strengthen all areas of your artwork.

Through structured exercises and step-bystep instruction, you'll learn how to see and apply values effectively, turning flat drawings into dynamic, three-dimensional forms.

Supplies will be provided if you additionally purchase them!

Thursdays 6:30-8 pm

January 15th - February 26th

Class Fee: $180

This hands on workshop invites you to explore a fresh and playful approach to painting through the art of paper shapes.

You’ll discover how paper shapes can transform into expressive, dynamic works of art. Through demonstrations and guided exercises you’ll learn how to design with background, subject, and detailed shapes to build layered compositions that move far beyond simple silhouettes to create depth, energy, and visual storytelling.

This hands-on class emphasizes both process and creativity. You’ll discover techniques for adhering and decorating paper shapes—whether flat or raised—to bring texture, color, and dimension into your work.

By the end of the session, you’ll walk away with your own unique paper-shape creation, inspiration for future projects, and a new perspective on how shapes can become powerful tools in painting and design.

Saturday, January 17th

1-5 pm

Class Fee: $100       Supplies Fee: $5

The Art of Writing: Love in the Air is a four-week writing workshop focused on love and romance. Valentines is coming and the season of romance has begun!  

To quote Avril Lavigne: “He was a boy; she was a girl. Can I make it any more obvious?”  

Actually, you can. Throughout this writing course, we’ll explore what makes fictional couples goals and how to build your own love stories into something powerful and convincing. We’ll explore how to write chemistry, yearning, and that coveted happily ever after. 

By the end of the course, you’ll have a collection of fresh writing, peer feedback, and practical tools to continue your writing journey beyond the workshop. 

Come ready to write, share, and grow.  

This class is open to writers of all levels and genres. 

For Ages 15+ 

Thursdays 6-8 pm

January 22nd - February 12th

Registration Fee: $152

Audition Workshop Intensive (Ages 8–18)

Sharpen your skills. Own the room. Book the role. 

With auditions the following weekend for Pied Piper Theatre's "Oliver!", this is the perfect chance to rehearse your audition materials. Join us for a high-energy, full-day Audition Workshop Intensive designed to help young performers build confidence, technique, and professionalism in the audition room. Led by industry professionals, this workshop is ideal for students preparing for auditions in theatre, film, or conservatory training.

 Morning Rotations 9:30-12:00

Students will rotate through three focused sessions in Acting, Voice, and Dance, including:

      •     How to select strong, age-appropriate monologues and songs

      •     Techniques for bringing material to life with clarity, authenticity, and impact

      •     What to do (and not to do) in an audition room

      •     A mock dance audition that focuses on storytelling, style, and technique

 Lunch Break (please bring a packed lunch) 12-12:30

 Afternoon Rotations + Showcase Prep 12:30-3:30

In the afternoon, students return to each discipline for a second round of training and individualized coaching. They will receive targeted feedback on their chosen monologues and songs, including tips on interpretation, delivery, and how to make bold, personal choices that stand out in auditions.

 End-of-Day Showcase

The workshop concludes with a showcase performance where students will present their selected monologues and song choices. This is a safe, supportive space to apply what they’ve learned and gain valuable, constructive insight.

Important Note:

To participate fully and benefit from personalized coaching, students must bring at least two prepared monologues and two prepared contrasting songs. This material will be used throughout the day for feedback, refinement, and performance practice. Please bring printed music for the prepared songs, and printed copies of both monologues!!

Whether you’re new to auditioning or ready for your next big role, this workshop will give you the tools to walk into any audition with confidence and clarity.   

Ages 8-18

Saturday, January 24th

9:30 am - 3:30 pm