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Smartphone Photography: Advanced

with Steve McGrath

Oct

Next session: October 20th to November 10th, 2026

$79 More Info

This class is dedicated to helping you understand smartphone photography by teaching you how to take and create great images on your phone, what editing apps to use, and how to share and print your images. Join Steve as we go over how to use essential controls on your phone along with the best free and low-cost tools for editing and image management. *This is an advanced class.

Next Step Zentangle®

with Irene Burgess

Jan

Next session: January 6th, 2027

$45 More Info

Have you taken the Introduction to Zentangle class and are wondering where to go next? In this class, we’ll play with different tangles, different materials and different approaches using the base of your initial Zentangle experience. All supplies needed will be provided.

Pet Photography

with Steve McGrath

Nov

Next session: November 17th to 24th, 2026

$59 More Info

This Pet photography course is designed to teach you everything you need to know to take professional-quality Portraits. You will learn how to work with all different types of subjects, from individuals and groups to children and pets. Steve will explain the nuances of lighting and posing, how to shoot in studio or on location, and how to master the gear you will need to create inspiring work! And this is for a Digital Camera or a Smartphone!

Lidded Boxes

with Joelle Webber

Sep

Next session: September 10th to 24th, 2026

$75 More Info

Learn the basics of box making in this 3 week course. In class we will gain experience with box making materials & techniques, which also apply to making hardbound books. Ending the class with a hand bound box that you can collage and decorate in your own style. Tools & materials provided. *A material fee of $20 should be paid to the instructor on the first night.

Paper Bag Journal

with Susan Stacey

Sep

Next session: September 29th, 2026

$35 More Info

In this class, you’ll learn how to create a unique, pocket-filled journal using an ordinary paper lunch bag. Through folding, binding, and decorating, you’ll design a one-of-a-kind keepsake perfect for writing, art journaling, memory keeping, or gifting. We’ll explore a variety of ideas using patterned papers, ribbons, tags, and more—to make each page unique. All materials are included.

Paper Holiday Ornaments

with Joelle Webber

Nov

Next session: November 5th to 19th, 2026

$75 More Info

Join us for three weeks of making several styles of paper ornaments for the holidays. We will start with making festive paste papers. Then see how many different ornaments we can make in the rest of our time. Tools & materials provided. A material fee of $20 should be paid to the instructor on the first night. Extra $10 kits will also be available for purchase, to share the handmade fun at home!