Dates: Fridays, May 22 - June 12 from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Fee: $230/ discount with member code
Ages: 12+
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Shannon Danks
Location: Schack Art Center, Flame and Kiln Studio

Welcome to the vibrant world of mosaics! In this hands-on introductory workshop, you'll learn the essential techniques needed to create beautiful mosaic art.

Students will be introduced to the basics of cutting and nipping glass, working with various adhesives and substrates, choosing and placing tesserae, and applying different grouting methods. You'll also explore three distinct mosaic techniques: glass on wood, glass on glass, and the indirect method.

Projects include a glass-on-wood mosaic, a glass sun catcher, and an indirect cast mosaic.

All materials are provided, but you're welcome to bring personal items or special pieces to incorporate into your designs.

Dates: Saturday and Sunday, June 6 - 7, from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Fee: $115/ discount with member code
Ages: 12+
Levels: All
Sessions: 2
Instructor: Shannon Danks
Location: Schack Art Center, Flame and Kiln Studio

In this creative workshop, students will design and craft their own garden mosaic bricks by applying colorful glass tiles directly onto classic clay bricks. Participants will learn the basics of mosaic layout, cutting, adhesion, and grouting as they create unique, weather-resistant pieces perfect for decorating garden beds, pathways, or outdoor spaces. After the second class, each student will leave with a beautifully finished mosaic brick ready to display at home.

All materials are provided.

Scholarships through the City of Everett are available for all Sorticulture classes! To apply, please fill out our form here!

Dates: Monday - Thursday, July 6 - 9, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Fee: $285
Ages: 8-10 years old
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Shannon Danks
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1

Dive into the fascinating world of water! In this immersive camp, young artists will explore aquatic life from streams and lakes to the open ocean through engaging, hands-on art projects.

Campers will discover the creatures and ecosystems that live in and around water while creating water-themed artworks that incorporate sculpture, painting, and drawing. From sculpting fish and sea life to painting underwater scenes and drawing rippling landscapes, students will experiment with a variety of materials and techniques as they bring their ideas to life.

Along the way, we’ll explore creative problem-solving, simple STEM concepts, and sensory play as we learn about movement, habitats, and the unique environments that water creates.

Each student will leave with a collection of water-inspired artworks celebrating the beauty and diversity of aquatic life.

Please bring a lunch and get ready to make a splash in this creative adventure!

All supplies are provided.

Dates: Fridays, July 10 – July 31, from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Fee: $230/ discount with member code
Ages: 12+
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Shannon Danks
Location: Schack Art Center, Flame and Kiln Studio

Welcome to the vibrant world of mosaics! In this hands-on introductory workshop, you'll learn the essential techniques needed to create beautiful mosaic art.

Students will be introduced to the basics of cutting and nipping glass, working with various adhesives and substrates, choosing and placing tesserae, and applying different grouting methods. You'll also explore three distinct mosaic techniques: glass on wood, glass on glass, and the indirect method.

Projects include a glass-on-wood mosaic, a glass sun catcher, and an indirect cast mosaic.

All materials are provided, but you're welcome to bring personal items or special pieces to incorporate into your designs.

Dates: Monday - Thursday, July 13 - 16, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Fee: $285
Ages: 8-10 years old
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Shannon Danks
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1

Step into an enchanting world of magic and imagination! In this whimsical camp, young artists will create their own fairy and design a magical home using natural and upcycled materials.

Campers will build a glass jar fairy house and craft miniature furniture, accessories, and peg-doll clothing using materials like moss, twine, shells, dried flowers, paper, wood, and soft modeling materials. We’ll even create a tiny fairy garden to complete the scene.

Along the way, students will explore creative problem-solving, hands-on STEM concepts, and sensory play as they paint, sculpt, build, and design their miniature world.

Each camper will leave with a one-of-a-kind fairy house and a magical collection of tiny treasures.

Please bring a lunch and get ready for a creative journey through the art-making forest!

All supplies are provided.

Dates: Monday - Thursday, July 20 - 23, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Fee: $285
Ages: 8-10 years old
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Shannon Danks
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1

Ready to think in 3D? In this hands-on sculpture workshop, students will roll up their sleeves and dive into the world of building, carving, and casting!

We’ll explore a variety of sculpting techniques, including modeling forms by hand, carving into material to create dynamic 3D reliefs, and learning how casting works to reproduce dimensional designs. Students will even build their own armatures — the hidden “skeletons” that support larger sculptures — and see how structure helps bring creative ideas to life.

Through demonstrations and guided projects, participants will experiment with shape, texture, and form while creating bold, tactile artworks they can be proud of. Come ready to build, carve, and create in three dimensions!

All supplies are provided. Please bring a lunch and dress for mess!

Dates: Monday - Thursday, July 27 - 30, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Fee: $285
Ages: 8-10 years old
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Shannon Danks
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1

In this hands-on 4-day class, students will explore the world of puppetry, character design, and movement through creative projects.

Students will build and decorate puppets using a variety of materials, including fabric, paper, clay, and recycled objects. They’ll learn techniques for creating movable parts, expressive faces, and unique characters, and discover how to bring their puppets to life through performance.

Through demonstrations and guided projects, participants will develop puppetry skills while creating imaginative, interactive puppets they can use in stories and shows.

All supplies are provided. Please bring a lunch and dress for mess!

Dates: Monday - Thursday, August 3 -6, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Fee: $285
Ages: 8-10 years old
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Shannon Danks
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1

Get ready to create colorful, sparkling works of art! In this hands-on mosaic workshop, students will roll up their sleeves and explore the world of pattern, color, and design.

We’ll experiment with arranging tiles, glass, and other materials to create vibrant mosaics. Students will learn how to plan designs, cut and shape pieces safely, and assemble them into both flat and dimensional artworks.

Through demonstrations and guided projects, participants will explore texture, color, and composition while creating bold, eye-catching pieces they can be proud of. Come ready to design, arrange, and bring your ideas to life!

All supplies are provided. Please bring a lunch and dress for mess!

Dates: Monday - Thursday, August 10 - 13, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Fee: $285
Ages: 8-10 years old
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Shannon Danks
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1

Get ready to roll up your sleeves and bring your ideas to life in clay! In this hands-on 4-day class, students will explore the world of form, texture, and design through creative clay projects.

We’ll experiment with shaping, molding, and sculpting clay to create both functional and decorative pieces. Students will learn techniques such as hand-building, coil and slab construction, and basic surface texturing to make unique artworks.

Through demonstrations and guided projects, participants will explore clay techniques while creating bold, tactile pieces they can be proud of. Come ready to shape, sculpt, and bring your ideas to life!

All supplies are provided. Please bring a lunch and dress for mess!

Dates: Fridays, August 14 – September 4, from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Fee: $230/ discount with member code
Ages: 12+
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Shannon Danks
Location: Schack Art Center, Flame and Kiln Studio

Welcome to the vibrant world of mosaics! In this hands-on introductory workshop, you'll learn the essential techniques needed to create beautiful mosaic art.

Students will be introduced to the basics of cutting and nipping glass, working with various adhesives and substrates, choosing and placing tesserae, and applying different grouting methods. You'll also explore three distinct mosaic techniques: glass on wood, glass on glass, and the indirect method.

Projects include a glass-on-wood mosaic, a glass sun catcher, and an indirect cast mosaic.

All materials are provided, but you're welcome to bring personal items or special pieces to incorporate into your designs.