Date: Saturday and Sunday, January 10 & 11, from 11:00 am to 1:00 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.

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.

Date: Saturday, March 21, from 11:00 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

Explore the vibrant world of colored pencils and oil pastels as you use your imagination to create a colorful desert scene. This workshop will teach techniques for blending, layering, and adding texture, allowing you to capture the energy and beauty of a desert oasis. By the end of class, you’ll have a finished, vibrant desert landscape full of color and life.

All supplies provided.

Date: Sunday, April 12, from 11:00 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.

Date: Sunday, May 3, from 11:00 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.