Seascapes in Acrylic & Mixed Media
Date: Saturday and Sunday, July 25 - 26, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Fee: $90/ member discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Maria Casey
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting and Drawing Studio
Dive into the beauty and energy of the ocean in this hands-on, expressive art workshop! Students will create their own vibrant seascape, inspired by the shimmering light, movement, and flow of waves. Using acrylic paints, participants will experiment with color blending, brush techniques, and layering to capture the glow of the sky and the motion of the sea.
Mixed media elements will be incorporated to add texture and dimension to water, foam, and waves, giving each seascape a dynamic, lifelike quality.
By the end of class, students will have a unique ocean artwork that showcases their creativity and their mastery of mixed-media techniques.
All supplies are provided.
"Viva la Vida" Heart Necklace Art Workshop
Date: Saturday and Sunday, August 1- 2, from 2 pm - 4 pm
Fee: $125/ member discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 2
Instructor: Maria Casey
Location: Schack Art Center, Printmaking Studio
Channel your inner Frida Kahlo and create a one-of-a-kind necklace inspired by her iconic hearts—symbols of passion, strength, and artistic spirit. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn basic modeling techniques using cold porcelain (aka pasta fría), explore the rich symbolism found in Mexican folk art, and mix textures like natural stones and metallic accents to craft a bold, meaningful pendant. You’ll design your own heart-shaped charm and turn it into a wearable piece of art that’s full of personality, style, and story. Whether you're into jewelry, Frida, or just want to try something new, this class is all about creativity and self-expression.
All supplies provided.
Nature’s Magic: Pastels & Acrylics
Date: Saturday and Sunday, August 29 - 30, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Fee: $90/ member discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Maria Casey
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting and Drawing Studio
Explore the delicate beauty of nature in this colorful and inspiring art workshop! Using acrylic paints and soft pastels, students will experiment with blending, layering, and texturing techniques to capture light, movement, and detail in their artwork.
Participants will learn to combine acrylics and pastels, create depth through layering, and develop confidence in painting detailed, nature-inspired scenes.
By the end of class, each student will have a finished artwork celebrating dragonflies in their natural surroundings, including plants, water, and the subtle beauty of their environment.
All supplies are provided.
Acrylic Painting: Textured Seascape
Date: Saturday, September 19, from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Fee: $95/ member discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Maria Casey
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting and Drawing Studio
Capture the beauty and movement of the ocean in this beginner-friendly textured acrylic painting workshop! Students will learn how to create a stunning coastal scene featuring rolling waves, a glowing sunset, and seabirds in flight while exploring techniques for building dimension with texture mediums. Along the way, you'll practice color blending, composition, layering, and creating realistic water textures and atmospheric effects.
No previous painting experience is required—all skill levels are welcome. By the end of the workshop, you'll leave with a unique textured seascape painting ready to display.
All supplies provided!
Mixed Media: Leaves, Color & Texture
Date: Saturday, October 24, from 10 am - 1 pm
Fee: $95/ member discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Maria Casey
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting and Drawing Studio
Create a one-of-a-kind nature-inspired portrait by combining watercolor, acrylic paint, and real tree leaves in this mixed-media workshop. Students will explore watercolor techniques to create expressive backgrounds, build layers with acrylic paint, and learn how to thoughtfully incorporate natural materials into their compositions. Along the way, you'll develop skills in color, composition, and mixed-media techniques while creating a unique portrait that celebrates the beauty of nature.
All experience levels are welcome. By the end of the class, you'll leave with a finished mixed-media artwork ready to display.
All supplies provided!
Mixed Media: Oil Pastels and Colored Pencils Cat Portrait
Date: Saturday, November 14, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Fee: $95/ member discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Maria Casey
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting and Drawing Studio
Celebrate your love of cats in this fun, beginner-friendly drawing workshop! Students will create a charming cat portrait surrounded by colorful flowers while learning essential drawing and shading techniques. Explore color harmony and discover how to combine oil pastels with colored pencils to create rich, vibrant artwork with beautiful texture and detail. Along the way, you'll practice layering and blending color, rendering realistic fur, and adding depth and dimension to floral elements and natural backgrounds.
No previous art experience is required. By the end of the class, you'll leave with a finished cat portrait ready to display.
All supplies provided!
Mixed Media Art: Desert Blooms
Date: Sunday, June 7, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Fee: $95/ member discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Maria Casey
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting and Drawing Studio
Discover how to combine the soft transparency of watercolor with the crisp detail of colored pencils as you create a vibrant desert landscape. In this relaxing and inspiring workshop, you’ll learn techniques for blending both mediums to capture the unique shapes and tones of cacti, the brightness of desert flowers, and the gentle presence of a bird perched among the plants. By the end of class, you’ll have a finished desert landscape featuring cacti, flowers, and a bird.
All supplies provided!
Scholarships through the City of Everett are available for all Sorticulture classes! To apply, please fill out our form here!
Mixed Media Art: The Bird
Date: Sunday, May 3, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Fee: $95/ member discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Maria Casey
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting and Drawing Studio
Learn how to paint a beautiful and expressive bird by combining the softness and transparency of watercolor with the vibrant texture of acrylic paint. This workshop will guide you through blending both mediums to create realistic feathers, depth, and light effects. You’ll explore techniques for layering colors, adding fine details, and balancing fluid washes with textured brushstrokes—an easy, entertaining approach that produces wonderful results. By the end of class, you’ll have created a beautiful, realistic bird painting.
All supplies provided.
Mixed Media Art: Desert Blooms
Date: Sunday, April 12, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Fee: $95/ member discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Maria Casey
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting and Drawing Studio
Discover how to combine the soft transparency of watercolor with the crisp detail of colored pencils as you create a vibrant desert landscape. In this relaxing and inspiring workshop, you’ll learn techniques for blending both mediums to capture the unique shapes and tones of cacti, the brightness of desert flowers, and the gentle presence of a bird perched among the plants. By the end of class, you’ll have a finished desert landscape featuring cacti, flowers, and a bird.
All supplies provided.
Mexican Art: Frida Kahlo-Inspired Heart
Date: Saturday & Sunday, February 14 - 15, from 2 pm-4 pm
Fee: $125/ member discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 2
Instructor: Maria Casey
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 2
Discover the vibrant world of Mexican art in this hands-on workshop, where you will create a colorful papier-mâché heart inspired by the iconic hearts often associated with Frida Kahlo’s artistic legacy. These beautifully adorned hearts, rooted in Mexican culture and now celebrated worldwide, symbolize love, resilience, and creativity.
All supplies provided.
Papier-Mâché and Acrylic: The Heart
Date: Sunday, February 9 from 10:00am-12:30pm
Fee: $85/ member discount with member code
Ages: 13+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Maria Casey
Location: Studio 2
In this creative session, you will learn the art of papier-mâché to craft a beautiful heart-shaped sculpture. Once your heart is formed, you’ll adorn it with vibrant acrylic paints, drawing inspiration from the iconic works of the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.
No experience is required.
All supplies provided.
