Current Classes
Collaging as Mapping our Inner DreamscapesFriday, July 11, 2025, 7 - 9 pm
Instructor: Gabe Wolfe Collage is a powerful and accessible medium for translating thoughts and feelings into a visual language. We will briefly look back in art history at a few artists who approach collage materials from unique perspectives. Using this inspiration as a jumping off point, we will tear through magazines and other materials to compose collages of our inner dreamscapes and unearth our personal or collective aspirations for a brighter future. Minimum 2 students; maximum 10 students. |
Introduction to Relief Printing
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 7 - 9 pm
Instructor: Gabe Wolfe Have you ever been curious about making your own woodblock prints? Join us for this simple introduction to relief printmaking where we will briefly look at historical examples of relief printmaking works, demonstrate some craving techniques, carve a small woodblock, and print our blocks together. Minimum 3 students; maximum 8 students. All materials will be supplied. Small materials fee for supplies included in class fee. |
Color Theory and Mixing PalettesFriday, July 18, 2025, 7 - 9 pm
Instructor: Gabe Wolfe Students will be introduced to the dynamics of the color wheel and learn about different friendly relationships they can build upon when creating their palettes at home. We will mix a color chart together using each students’ chosen color combinations. We will explore how context is key for colors and how there are no bad colors, only color combinations that fail to harmonize or celebrate each other. You’ll come away from this class with a passion for color, a firmer grasp on how to tackle this often intimidating element, and a handmade color chart that will help you understand how to make strong palettes. Minimum 2 students; maximum 8 students. All materials will be supplied. Students may bring their own favorite acrylics or brushes. |
Drawing from Life: Short IntroductionTuesday, July 22, 2025, 7 - 9 pm
Instructor: Gabe Wolfe This is a crash course in drawing from life and will give you an understanding of different methods you can use to render the world around you. We will work from a shared still life and learn about blind contour, gestural drawing, mass gesture, and construction line techniques. We will aspire to loosen our grip on expectations and learn to pay closer attention to our observations. Minimum 2 students; maximum 10 students. Materials: Students are asked to bring their own newsprint pad. All other materials will be supplied. |
Papercutting Workshop
A Fun workshop exploring the art and craft of papercutting. This three hour class will take you into the techniques that can build successful cuttings. Warning: there will be sharp knives.
Please note, in addition to the $75 class fee, there is an optional $25 materials fee if you would like to keep the equipment provided to create more papercuttings at home, payable to the instructor at the end of the workshop. Class is limited to 8 participants; register early.
This workshop will be held at the Alberta Street Gallery on Saturday, July 19th, 9 am - 12 pm. To register, click below (you will be taken directly to the instructor's website to register).
Please note, in addition to the $75 class fee, there is an optional $25 materials fee if you would like to keep the equipment provided to create more papercuttings at home, payable to the instructor at the end of the workshop. Class is limited to 8 participants; register early.
This workshop will be held at the Alberta Street Gallery on Saturday, July 19th, 9 am - 12 pm. To register, click below (you will be taken directly to the instructor's website to register).
