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Kids' Creative Dojo with Ninja Picasso
with Nick Burns
Ages: 6 - 12
Instructor: Nick Burns
Skill Level: Any Level
Ages: 6-12
Total Class Hours: 6 hours
Description: Kids' Creative Dojo is a fun and encouraging art class where young artists build confidence through creativity. Students will explore drawing, painting, mixed media, and imaginative art projects while learning new techniques in a supportive environment. Each class encourages creative thinking, problem-solving, and self-expression through hands-on activities designed to help every student grow at their own pace.
Supplies: All supplies are provided … just bring your creativity!
Website: www.ninjapicasso.com
Instagram: @njapgallery
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ninjapicasso
How to Graffiti / Level 1 : Blackbook
with Nick Burns
Instructor: Nick Burns
Skill Level: Beginner
Ages: 13+
Total Class Hours: 7.5 hours
Description: Discover the creativity, history, and artistic techniques behind graffiti as a respected visual art form. Students will learn the fundamentals of graffiti lettering, style development, composition, character design, color, and sketchbook techniques while creating original artwork in a positive and encouraging environment. Through demonstrations and hands-on projects, participants will develop their own artistic style while exploring the creative process behind one of today's most influential art movements.
Supplies: Sketchbook and Alcohol markers - All other supplies are provided.
Website: www.ninjapicasso.com
Instagram: @njapgallery
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ninjapicasso
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Mural Making with Ninja Picasso
with Nick Burns
Instructor: Nick Burns
Skill Level: Any Level
Ages: 15+
Total Class Hours: 6 hours
Description: Go behind the scenes of professional mural creation and learn the techniques used to design and paint large-scale artwork. Students will explore composition, scaling artwork, color selection, surface preparation, and painting techniques while working individually and collaboratively on mural-inspired projects. Whether you're interested in public art or simply want to paint on a larger scale, this class offers a hands-on introduction to the creative process behind murals.
Supplies: All supplies are provided … just bring your creativity and a sketchbook!
Website: www.ninjapicasso.com
Instagram: @njapgallery
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ninjapicasso
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Mixed Media: Layered Stories (Please note day/time in description)
with Meredith Birch
*** Please note day/time: Thursday, 5-7 pm, Friday, 5-7 pm, and Saturday, 10 am - noon ***
Instructor: Meredith Birch
Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate
Ages: 18+
Total Class Hours: 6
Description: Discover the expressive possibilities of mixed media through layering, texture, and experimentation in this three-day workshop. Participants will create an original mixed-media artwork while exploring how collage, paint, and mark-making work together to build depth, movement, and visual interest.
Medium: Mixed Media (Gelli prints, collage, watercolor, acrylic, pencil, and charcoal)
Theme: Layering, texture, composition, and personal expression through mixed media.
Approach to Instruction: This workshop combines demonstrations, guided practice, and individualized instruction in a supportive, process-focused environment. Emphasis is placed on experimentation, creative exploration, and confidence-building while developing foundational mixed-media techniques.
Day 1: Thursday, 5-7 pm - Creating Your Materials: Learn the fundamentals of Gelli printing while creating a collection of one-of-a-kind collage papers. Explore color, pattern, texture, and simple printing techniques that will serve as the foundation for your artwork.
Day 2: Friday, 5-7 pm - Building the Composition: Transform your handmade papers into a layered mixed-media composition. Using collage techniques, you'll explore composition, balance, contrast, and visual storytelling while creating a strong foundation for your piece.
Day 3: Saturday, 10 am - noon - Bringing It All Together: Complete your artwork by integrating watercolor, acrylic paint, and charcoal. Discover how transparent and opaque layers, line, color, value, and expressive mark-making can unify your composition while adding depth, richness, and personality.
By the end of the workshop, you'll leave with an original mixed-media artwork, a collection of handmade collage papers, and a variety of techniques to continue exploring in your own creative practice.
Supplies: All supplies will be provided. You are welcome to bring collage embellishments of your choice, if you wish!
Paint Like a Muralist
with Nick Burns
Instructor: Nick Burns
Skill Level: Any Level
Ages: 13+
Total Class Hours: 4 hours
Description: Ever wonder how a mural goes from an idea to a finished wall? This hands-on workshop introduces students to the creative process behind professional mural painting. Participants will explore concept development, composition, scaling techniques, color selection, and painting methods used for large-scale artwork while completing a mural-inspired project. Perfect for artists who want to think bigger and gain insight into the world of public art.
Supplies: All supplies are provided … just bring your creativity and a sketchbook!
Website: www.ninjapicasso.com
Instagram: @njapgallery
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ninjapicasso
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“I Used to Make Art”
with Bella Bishara
Instructor: Bella Bishara
Skill Level: Beginner / Any Level
Ages: 18-60
Total Class Hours: 6 hours
Description: Life gets busy, changes happen, and sometimes creativity gets pushed to the side. Whether it’s been months or years since you’ve picked up a sketchbook, this two-day workshop is designed to help you reconnect with your artistic side without the pressure to create a masterpiece.
Through simple exercises, playful drawing prompts, and easy creative habits you can carry into everyday life, you’ll rediscover the beauty of making art. This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to rebuild their creative confidence, establish a sustainable art practice, or simply remember why they loved creating in the first place. No experience or recent experience required.
Supplies: Just bring a 4x6 or 6x8 sketchbook and your favorite drawing supplies. We will also have basic supplies available. Your imagination is the only other supply needed!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellabishara?igsh=bGFzaWU3Nmw5aTZ4&utm_source=qr
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Holiday Card and Ornament Making Workshop
with Edwina Shannon
Instructor: Edwina Shannon
Skill Level: Any Level
Ages: 13+
Total Class Hours: 2
Description: Discover the fun of creating beautiful hand-painted word art using acrylic paints, brushes, stencils, and easy-to-follow step-by-step guidance. In this beginner-friendly class, you'll learn simple painting techniques to create inspiring words and decorative designs that you can transform into a one-of-a-kind greeting card. You'll also use the same techniques to create charming painted ornaments, perfect for decorating your home or giving as heartfelt handmade gifts.
Whether you're new to painting or simply looking for a relaxing creative experience, you'll leave with beautiful finished projects and skills you can use again and again.
Supplies: All supplies are provided … just bring your imagination and holiday spirit!