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25-26 Winter Session

in 2025 Education Session

Face It! Kids Portraiture

$152 MEMBER PRICE: $12920

with Lydia Bratton

Calendar Jan 10, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 4 weeks

Ages: 8 - 18

Who’s ready to draw some awesome faces?

In this class, you will become a portrait artist! You will start with the basics, like learning how to draw eyes, noses, and mouths, and then you will put them all together to create incredible portraits of yourself, your friends, and even your favorite characters.

You will get to experiment with a variety of art supplies, such as pencils, paint, papers and pastels, to create a gallery of amazing faces. Come join us and learn how to capture a person’s unique look and personality in your very own artwork!

Saturdays 10 am - 12 pm

January 10th - January 31st

Class Fee: $152

Sunday Sculpting

$167 MEMBER PRICE: $14195

with Lydia Bratton

Calendar Jan 11, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 4 weeks

Instructor and artist, Lydia Bratton, will guide this class through the start to finish of creating art through sculpture. Sculpture requires patience, perseverance, and sometimes a mindset shift to achieve desired results.

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.

Sundays 10 am - 12 pm

January 11th - February 2nd

Tuition: $152 Supply Fee: $15

Bodies of Watercolor: Oceans, Lakes, and Creeks

$190 MEMBER PRICE: $16150

with Mike Flynn

Calendar Jan 13, 2026 at 10:30 am, runs for 4 weeks

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

Journey to Drawing: Exploring Pen and Ink

$114 MEMBER PRICE: $9690

with Michele Frantz

Calendar Jan 15, 2026 at 4 pm, runs for 4 weeks

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 4-5:30 pm

January 15th - February 5th

Tuition: $114 

Paper Shape Creations - Way Beyond Silhouettes!

$105 MEMBER PRICE: $8925

with Robyn Ryan

Calendar Jan 17, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week

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

Art of Writing: Love in the Air

$152 MEMBER PRICE: $12920

with Katharine Hanifen

Calendar Jan 22, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

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

$150 MEMBER PRICE: $12750

with Kaitlin Kemp

Calendar Jan 24, 2026 at 9:30 am, runs for 1 week

Ages: 8 - 18

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

Visualizing Movement: A Dance Workshop
Registration Unavailable

Visualizing Movement: A Dance Workshop

Free

with Nate Owusu

This interactive demonstration invites adults and senior citizens to experience dance as a living response to visual art. Each session features demonstrations of movement pieces inspired by selected artworks, followed by guided discussions that open up space for reflection, connection, and personal interpretation.

Participants will not only witness how dance can translate colors, shapes, and textures into motion, but also be encouraged to share their thoughts and even experiment with simple movement prompts themselves. No prior dance background is required—just curiosity and a spirit of exploration.

Ages 18+

Saturday, January 24th

1-2:30 pm

Free to the Public!





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