Abstract Painting: Bloom Wild
Date: Saturday, October 3, from 11:00 am-2:00 pm
Fee: $185/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Jackie Cort
Location: Schack Art Center Studios 1 & 2
Celebrate the changing season with bold, oversized botanical paintings! In this expressive and playful workshop, you’ll explore large-scale shapes inspired by fall flora using charcoal, ink, and watercolor.
Experiment with freedom, flow, and spontaneity as you layer and combine these materials to create three large abstract botanical works. Let go of perfection and enjoy the process of discovering unexpected shapes, textures, and marks.
All levels are welcome! All supplies and snacks are included. Come ready to play, experiment, and get creative!
Abstract Painting: The Art of the Table
Date: Sunday, November 8, from 11:00 am-2:00 pm
Fee: $185/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Jackie Cort
Location: Schack Art Center Studios 1 & 2
Bring the sensory pleasures of the table into your artwork! Inspired by dark cherries, olive oil, crusty breads, wine stains, chocolate, herbs, linens, and layers of texture, this playful mixed-media workshop explores food and dining as a source of artistic inspiration.
You’ll translate these rich colors, textures, and sensory details into three large abstract works while experimenting with mixed-media materials and embracing a loose, expressive approach.
And because inspiration should be tasted, too, we’ll enjoy food and drinks throughout the class! Come solo or bring someone along and make a creative afternoon of it.
All levels are welcome. All supplies, food, and drinks are included. ✨
Cold Wax Fabstracts
Date: Sunday, December 6, from 11:00 am-2:00 pm
Fee: $185/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Jackie Cort
Location: Schack Art Center Studio 1
Explore the fun and relaxing world of cold wax painting! Smooth and buttery in texture, cold wax medium is mixed with oil paint to create rich, layered abstract paintings full of color, texture, and movement.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll work on 1/2-inch wood panels, building up layers of color in a palette of your choosing. Experiment with a variety of tools and techniques as you scrape, blend, layer, and create your own unique abstract compositions.
All supplies and snacks are included. Dress for a mess!
Hot tip: Cold wax and oil paintings dry slowly, so please bring something to protect your artwork during transportation, such as a flat box or something to lay in your car.
Abstract Art & Vision Boards
Date: Saturday, January 9, from 11:00 am-2:00 pm
Fee: $185/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Jackie Cort
Location: Schack Art Center Studios 1 & 2
Let yourself play, experiment, and create! In this fun mixed-media workshop, you’ll create a pair of abstract artworks that can become expressive works of art, personal vision boards, or a little bit of both.
Explore bold shapes, collage, mark-making, painting, printing, and writing as you layer materials and ideas onto your panels. There are no rules about where the process takes you—just plenty of opportunities to experiment, play, and discover something unexpected. We’ll finish by sealing the finished pieces with a soft layer of cold wax for added depth and texture.
All levels are welcome. All supplies and snacks are included. Dress for mess!
You’ll love this one! ✨
Letting Go: Expressive Large Abstract Painting
Date: Saturday, April 11, from 11:00 am-2:30 pm
Fee: $190/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Jackie Cort
Location: Schack Art Center Studio 1 & 2
A great way to calm all the stress and voices in our heads, please come and relax to a non-judgmental style of abstract painting. You will make four large works on paper. We really have the most fun and sometimes a tear or two as we learn to let it all go and find our inner child at play again. New and repeat students encouraged.
All supplies provided.
All Things Encaustic
Date: Saturday, March 14, from 11:30 am - 2 pm
Fee: $190/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Jackie Cort
Location: Schack Art Center Studio 1 & 2
Explore the fundamentals of Encaustic Art in this exclusive inaugural Masterclass with Jackie Cort. This lecture-based class offers valuable insights and fun ideas drawn from over 15 years of experience working with encaustic.
Topics include studio setup, safety, tips and tricks, Q&A sessions, live demonstrations, curated sources, what to avoid, ways to save money, and making a strong medium. You’ll also discover new ways to use this versatile medium, experiment with playful techniques, and uncover artistic strategies that will help you develop your own style. Bring all your questions (and aprons)! This is a unique opportunity to get started with encaustic art with hands-on support.
All levels of experience welcome!
All supplies provided.
Seaside Encaustic
Dates: Saturday, February 7, from 11 am - 2 pm
Fee: $190/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Jackie Cort
Location: Schack Art Center Studio 1 & Studio 2
In this workshop, we are painting in the luminous colors of seaglass to create peaceful ocean waters using texture techniques to give your work, life, and energy. Complete with seafoam and sand, you will complete 4 calming pieces to bring into your space.
*All levels
*Supplies included
*Aprons or old clothes are recommended.
Vibrant Abstracted Landscapes
Dates: Saturday, January 3, from 11 am - 2 pm
Fee: $190/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Jackie Cort
Location: Schack Art Center Studio 1 & Studio 2
In this workshop, we will be creating 3 LARGE works using mixed media in a loose and free-flowing way to create naturally abstracted landscapes on 18” x 24” artist-grade papers. You will love the results!
All levels are welcome.
All supplies are included.
Dress for mess!
Letting Go: Expressive Large Abstract Painting
Date: Saturday, December 6 from 11:00 am-2:30 pm
Fee: $190/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Jackie Cort
Location: Schack Art Center Studio 1 & 2
A great way to calm all the stress and voices in our heads, please come and relax to a non-judgmental style of abstract painting. You will make four large works on paper. We really have the most fun and sometimes a tear or two as we learn to let it all go and find our inner child at play again. New and repeat students encouraged.
All supplies provided.
Wax On! Open Studio!
Dates: Sunday, December 1 from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Fee: $175/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Jackie Cort
Location: Schack Art Center Studio 1 & Studio 2
Come create 4 encaustic creations on wood panels.
Beginners are Welcome!
Work on your own, or with guidance from the fabulous Jackie Cort. Bring your ideas and questions!
*All levels
*Supplies included
*Aprons or old clothes are recommended.
Letting Go Expressive Large Abstract Painting
Date: Saturday, October 19 from 11:30 am-2:30pm
Fee: $175/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Jackie Cort
Location: Schack Art Center Studio 1 & 2
A great way to calm all the stress and voices in our heads, please come and relax to a non-judgmental style of abstract painting. You will make four large works on paper. We really have the most fun and sometimes a tear or two as we learn to let it all go and find our inner child at play again. New and repeat students encouraged.
All supplies provided.
Wax On/New Textures & Tones
Dates: Saturday, August 10 from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Fee: $175/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Jackie Cort
Location: Schack Art Center Studio 1 & Studio 2
Create 4 stunning 12” x 12” abstract works on wood while learning new ways to add depth as well as adding sculptural elements! Can’t wait to see the amazing work you create!
*All levels
*Supplies included
*Aprons or old clothes are recommended.
