Upcoming Art Classes
Paint & Sip - American Basin
Paint one of Lake City’s most iconic summer scenes—American Basin!
Paint your own Pottery
Join us for a guided pottery painting session where you'll follow along to create a beautiful, themed ceramic piece.
Felting Class - Wild Animals
Join Becky Daniels for a fun evening felting the wild animals of Lake City on dryer balls.
Paint & Sip - Fireworks
Celebrate the season with a spark! Join Maddie for a fun, follow-along painting of a vibrant fireworks scene—perfect for the week of the Fourth. No experience needed, and your first drink is included. It’s a colorful night of creativity, great company, and summer celebration.
Printmaking Open Studio
Schedule:
July 8
August 12
September 9
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Sign up today—reserve your spot for a single session or grab the 5-class package for extra savings!
Felting Class - Coasters
Coasting through the summer heat with a cold drink? Join Becky Daniels for a chill evening creating felted coasters. We will even provide a cold drink to put on your coaster. This class is an introduction to wet felting. No previous skills required.
Paint your own Pottery
Join us for a guided pottery painting session with Lori Bowling! You'll follow along on a themed project and also have the option to choose an additional pottery piece to paint for an extra cost. It’s a fun and creative night for all skill levels—just bring your imagination!
Plein Air Painting Class
Step outside and into the heart of the landscape in this immersive plein air painting class. Set in a vibrant wildflower-filled mountain meadow, you'll learn to capture the beauty of nature directly from observation. Using a classic French easel setup, participants will be guided in creating a scenic mountain composition while exploring light, color, and atmosphere in the open air. No prior painting experience needed—just bring your sense of wonder and creativity.
Please dress for the weather and bring water.
What is Plein Air Painting?
Plein air is a French term meaning “open air.” Plein air painting is the act of painting outdoors, on location, to capture a scene in real time. This approach emphasizes natural light, atmosphere, and direct engagement with the landscape, resulting in spontaneous and lively works of art.
Macrame Class
Learn the art of macramé with local fiber artist Yolie Brown! This all-ages class is perfect for beginners—no experience needed, and all supplies are included. Come knot, create, and take home your own handmade piece!
Printmaking Class - Open Studio
Schedule:
July 8
August 12
September 9
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Sign up today—reserve your spot for a single session or grab the 5-class package for extra savings!
Unlock your creativity and save with the 5-class package, perfect for those looking to dive deeper into the art of print making.
What You Get:
Five 2-hour printmaking sessions (6:00 – 8:00 PM)
Pay for 4 classes, get 1 free—a great value for regular attendees
Access to all supplies needed
Guidance and tips from experienced instructors
Embroidery Class
Pick up a needle and thread and explore the timeless craft of embroidery! Artist Katie Briggs will guide you through the basics in this fun and accessible all-ages class. No experience needed—all materials included.
2-Day Art Incubator Workshop
Are you wanting to take your creative hobby to the next level, but you’re unsure of your next steps? This workshop you will be given the map to go from your home studio to different opportunities to take your art to the next level. All creators are welcome and this is perfect for any level of creator. We will cover finding your brand, finding your voice as an artist, your ideal audience, getting things gallery ready, selling online, website building, photographing your work, and lots in between! By the end of the workshop, you will have an opportunity to submit your work into an online show application if you desire!
2-Day Art Incubator Workshop
Are you wanting to take your creative hobby to the next level, but you’re unsure of your next steps? This workshop you will be given the map to go from your home studio to different opportunities to take your art to the next level. All creators are welcome and this is perfect for any level of creator. We will cover finding your brand, finding your voice as an artist, your ideal audience, getting things gallery ready, selling online, website building, photographing your work, and lots in between! By the end of the workshop, you will have an opportunity to submit your work into an online show application if you desire!
Printmaking Open Studio
Schedule:
July 8
August 12
September 9
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Sign up today—reserve your spot for a single session or grab the 5-class package for extra savings!
Summer Vision Boards
Set your summer intentions at our guided Vision Board Class! All supplies included.
Printmaking - Open Studio
Schedule:
July 8
August 12
September 9
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Sign up today—reserve your spot for a single session or grab the 5-class package for extra savings!
Unlock your creativity and save with the 5-class package, perfect for those looking to dive deeper into the art of print making.
What You Get:
Five 2-hour printmaking sessions (6:00 – 8:00 PM)
Pay for 4 classes, get 1 free—a great value for regular attendees
Access to all supplies needed
Guidance and tips from experienced instructors
Argentinian Food - Cooking Class
Join Cay in learning how to make delicious lentil ragù and golden empanadas – a flavorful journey of comfort and culture in the kitchen!
Lentil ragù is a hearty, plant-based twist on traditional Italian ragù. Made with lentils, a soffritto of onions, carrots, and celery, and enriched with tomatoes, garlic, and herbs, it simmers into a rich, savory sauce perfect over pasta or polenta.
Empanadas are delightful stuffed pastries popular in Latin American and Spanish cuisines. These hand-held treats feature a golden, crispy crust filled with savory ingredients such as spiced meats, vegetables, or cheese.
Join Cay to explore these delicious dishes and add a new, exciting dimension to your culinary repertoire!
Hand Built Bowls - 2 Part Class
Join Lori Bowling for a special 2-part ceramic workshop where you’ll create and glaze your own beautiful bowl. Whether you’re new to ceramics or looking to refine your skills, this hands-on experience is perfect for all levels.
Printmaking Class - Open Studio
Learn the basics of printmaking and make your own print design in this class! Supplies will be provided!
Drawing Class - Pet Portraits
This Pet Portrait class is the ideal class for all levels!
What’s a better way to honor our furry loved ones than drawing them! You will need to provide a clear photo of your friend either printed out or on a phone or tablet. The higher the quality of photo, the better!
Paper Bird Collage Class
Join Becky as she teaches you how to take a photo of a bird and create your own paper bird! All supplies provided!
Paint with Maddie - Moonrise Over Wetterhorn
Join Maddie as she walks you through painting "Moonrise Over Wetterhorn". This is easy to paint and fun to customize with your favorite colors. It even looks great with any details added or subtracted making it perfect for every ability level!
Mother Sauces Cooking Class
In this class Cay will instruct you on how to make the mother sauces!
What are the 5 Mother Sauces?
Bechamel Sauce.
Veloute Sauce.
Espagnole Sauce.
Tomato Sauce (sauce tomate)
Hollandaise Sauce.
These sauces are the foundation for many other sauces.
Printmaking Class - Open Studio
Learn the basics of printmaking and make your own print design in this class! Supplies will be provided!
Drawing Class - Still Lifes
In this class you will learn some simple sketching tools as well as how to draw what you see using still lifes! This is the perfect class for any beginner at drawing.
Paint Your Own Pottery - Plates
Join us and paint your own ceramic plate!
Lori will show you different glazing techniques like layering, texture, and the best way to paint a design on your plate.
Watercolor Travel Journals
Create a journal of watercolor postcards using photos from your most recent travels.
Watercolor artist, Linda Downs will teach you the basics of watercolor as you paint your travel adventures from your pictures in this journal class.
Fused Glass - Key Chains
Join Taylor as she walks you through creating your own glass keychain!
Printmaking Class - Open Studio
Learn the basics of printmaking and make your own print design in this class! Supplies will be provided!
Drawing Class - Basics
This class is perfect for the person who wants to explore art but gets stunted at the start...
DRAWING!
Anyone with little to no experience is the perfect student for this class. Katie will teach you the basics of drawing such as form, values, shading, and much more.
Mike Henry - Watercolor Value and Light Workshop
Join Mike Henry as he gives step-by-step instruction in basic concepts that are fundamental to capturing the beauty that surrounds us!
All supplies included, but it is recommended that students bring a watercolor sketchbook. If you prefer to work in a different medium, feel free to bring your own supplies.
Mike is a master of using light and color in his pieces. He has received numerous awards and watercolor society memberships and his work has been featured in watercolor magazines.
We are so fortunate to have Mike bring his relaxed, straight-forward instructional style and ability to coach students of all abilities to Lake City Arts!
Topics we will cover:
warm-up by making a 10 step value scale
working with the same, simple composition, paint 3 watercolor sketches: high key, middle key, low key
set the mood and atmosphere by keying your tonal values
mapping 3 tonal values from a contour sketch
tie similar values together to make stronger shapes
create depth by using adjacent and contrasting values
orchestrate the light and dark values to make a dynamic composition
front light, top light, side light, ¾ light
manipulating values
counterchange
Mike will then help each student apply these concepts to create a larger final piece.