Drawing is the logical first step to Art. If you are planning to paint in oils, acrylics, watercolors or use any medium, start at the beginning. Become comfortable making your own mark. This course introduces the fundamental elements of this all important skill: Line, Shape, Value, Space

* List of supplies needed will be sent to students 1 week prior to class beginning. *

You have seen these tall wood signs propped up on people’s front entrances. Now you can make them yourself. These signs are 48” tall and 9.5” wide. You get to choose ahead of time your stencil design with many seasonal and holiday designs to choose from and your projects background paint/stain color. When you arrive at class you get to do all the fun stuff. There will be a lot of paint colors to choose from to make your project your own. The class is instructor lead, so you will have the experience of Gabrielle to guide you along the way. Learn how to avoid those nasty bleeds on your project and stencil with confidence. When you leave, you take home that evening a beautiful project. 

Click here to chose your stencil design

Materials Fee payable to the instructor: $20 Cash Only - no checks

The objectives of this class are to develop, at an introductory level, abilities in watercolor painting. Students will acquire an understanding of the tools and terms in this medium. We will experiment with dry, damp and wet surfaces to explore some of the possibilities and outcomes. In addition to mastering basic washes, we will investigate glazing and layering as well as application techniques.

* List of supplies needed will be sent to students 1 week prior to class beginning. *

Come join us for a fun evening where you will learn how to make two wire wrapped rings with Elise Marie DeSigns! It's a great opportunity to unleash your inner artist and create unique jewelry pieces that you can wear or gift to loved ones. No experience is necessary, as Elise will guide you through the process step by step. We hope to see you there!

All supplies are provided.

So much fun to be had! Gabrielle has so many designs to choose from. You get to choose ahead of time your stencil design and your project’s background paint/stain color. When you arrive at class, you get to do all the fun stuff. There will be a lot of paint colors to choose from to make your project your own. The class is instructor-led, so you will have the experience of Gabrielle to guide you along the way. Learn how to avoid those nasty bleeds on your project and learn to stencil with confidence. When you leave, you take home a beautiful project.

Click here to chose your stencil design

Materials Fee payable to the instructor: $15 Cash Only - no checks

New or “seasoned” artists will complete an original painting of the Northern Lights during this session. All supplies will be provided. Just bring a smile, a desire to have fun, be creative and a positive belief that “You too can paint”! No experience is necessary.

Materials Fee payable to the instructor: $5 Cash Only - no checks

Come join Elise Marie DeSigns where you will learn hand stamping techniques and create your very own hand stamped necklace. Pick from letters, numbers and so many fun stamps like suns, ying yangs, evil eyes, waves, mountains and more to make a necklace that speaks to you. It's a great opportunity to unleash your inner artist and create unique jewelry pieces that you can wear or gift to loved ones. No experience is necessary, as Elise will guide you through the process step by step. We hope to see you there!

All supplies are provided.

Learn how to create seasonal felt flowers. You will make several flowers and finish them on a farmhouse-style wood board which you will then add a message on the wood out of vinyl. 

Materials Fee payable to the instructor: $20 Cash Only - no checks