May

Beautiful Floral Blooms in Watercolor Close-ups Weekday Classes with Phyllis (class link)
​$55 each class or $70 each class with all supplies
This 4-week watercolor series is centered on flower close-ups, with each week focusing on a different bloom and specific skills to develop. In each class you’ll learn how to layer translucent washes for luminous petals, use wet-into-wet techniques for soft color transitions, and apply dry brushwork to add crisp details and texture.

Week 3:  Wednesday, May 20th 1-4PM (please note different time for this week)
An Elegant Orchid

​Week 4:  Wednesday, May 27th 12-3PM
The Dramatic Daisy

Saturday, May 23rd 1-4pm

• Paint Your Picture / Pick Your Subject with Jen Livia (class link)
• $49 each or $64 with supplies
• This open-choice acrylic class is all about painting what inspires you! Bring a reference photo or choose from a variety of provided subjects and learn how to turn your image into a finished acrylic painting. We’ll cover essential techniques like color mixing, brush control, layering, and creating depth and texture—while offering guidance tailored to your chosen subject. Whether you want to paint a landscape, animal, still life, or something imaginative, this supportive class is perfect for beginners and more experienced painters looking to grow their skills and confidence.

Sunday, May 24th 1-4pm

• Watercolor Crashing Waves with Phyllis Gubins (class link)
• ​​​$55 or $70 with all supplies,  including an 11x14 mat for your finished paintingWatercolor Waves Crashing on Rocks – Texture, Power & Coastal Drama 🌊🪨Experience the raw beauty of the coastline in this watercolor workshop focused on waves crashing against rugged rocks. In this class, you’ll learn how to capture the energy of moving water alongside the solid texture of weathered stone—creating a painting full of contrast, depth, and movement.
• You’ll discover how to balance soft, flowing water with bold, textured rock surfaces, and how light transforms both elements. We’ll break down the shapes of waves and the structure of rocky shorelines so you can confidently build your composition step by step.
• Perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike, this class is a wonderful way to explore movement, contrast, and expressive watercolor techniques while creating a powerful coastal scene.

Thursday May 28th 6-8pm

• Golden Wave Paint Party at Deep Sea Wine (class link)
• $39 each includes all supplies
• Join us for a relaxing and creative evening at Deep Sea Tasting Room as we paint a stunning golden wave at sunset! In this fun, step-by-step acrylic class, you’ll learn how to capture the glow of the setting sun reflecting across rolling ocean waves, using bold color, soft blending, and expressive brushwork.
• Whether you're brand new to painting or have some experience, this class is designed for all skill levels. We’ll guide you through creating depth in the water, layering vibrant sunset tones, and adding highlights that make your wave shimmer with golden light.
• 🍷 Sip your favorite wine while you paint in a laid-back, coastal atmosphere
• 🎨 All supplies are included—just bring your creativity
• 🌊 Customize your colors and make your wave uniquely yours
• Come solo, bring a friend, or make it a fun night out—you’ll leave with a beautiful ocean-inspired painting and a great memory of your time by the harbor. No experience needed, just come ready to relax and create!

Saturday, May 30th 1-4pm

• Rustic Doors and Windows in Watercolors with Phyllis Gubins (class link)
• ​$55 or $70 with all supplies, including an 11x14 mat for your finished painting
• Travel through Europe one brushstroke at a time in this watercolor class inspired by the colorful doors and windows found in charming villages and historic streets. From sun-faded shutters to textured stone walls and overflowing window boxes, you’ll learn how to capture the warmth, character, and timeless beauty of European architecture.
• You’ll be guided step-by-step while still having room to loosen up and add your own style and color choices. Choose from provided European reference images or bring your own travel photos for inspiration. Perfect for beginners and intermediate painters, this class focuses on storytelling through watercolor—creating a piece that feels warm, nostalgic, and full of life.​
  

Sunday, May 31st 11am-4pm

• Mosaic Large Project Class (class link)
• $120 each or 2 for $200​
• Get ready for a creative, hands-on day making your very own large mosaic masterpiece! In this extended workshop, you’ll design and complete a 3D mosaic critter or a rectangular picture that’s ready to hang indoors or outdoors.You’ll learn every step of the process, including:
• ✨ Designing your piece & choosing colors
• ✨ Cutting and shaping glass
• ✨ Gluing and grouting
• ✨ Finishing with a display-ready mosaic
• Choose from 25+ pre-cut wood shapes (think dolphin, seahorse, seashell, fish, butterfly, turtle, surfboard, dragonfly, and more!)—or create a unique mosaic landscape on a square form. These all-day classes are bigger and more detailed than our half-day workshops, giving you more time to explore and customize your design.
• 💡 Mosaics can get a little messy, so dress accordingly. Since this is a longer session, feel free to bring along snacks and a drink to keep you fueled while you create.
• You’ll leave with a beautiful, personalized mosaic that’s completely finished and ready to hang—plus a new skill to keep creating at home!

June

 ​Add Colorful Flair To Your Watercolors With Brusho Powder Crystals with Phyllis Gubins (class link)
​​$55 each class or $70 each class with all supplies
Create vibrant, one-of-a-kind watercolor effects using these highly pigmented, magical powdered watercolor crystals! With just a sprinkle and a splash of water, watch colors burst, blend, and transform in ways you simply can’t achieve with traditional painting techniques.
In this class, you’ll explore a variety of fun and creative methods to harness these unique pigments—perfect for creating stunning backgrounds, abstract pieces, or adding a bold pop of texture and color to your artwork.
Each piece you make will be completely original, full of organic patterns and unexpected beauty. Get ready to experiment, play, and create artwork that’s truly unlike anything else!

Week 1:  Wednesday, June 3rd 12-3 PM
Using Brusho Crystals as the Primary Medium to paint a Dragonfly or an Exotic Butterfly
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Week 2:  Wednesday, June 10th 12-3 PM
Create your own interpretation of a Beautiful Tree Landscape Scene or Floral by including colorful additions of Brusho Powdered Crystals.

Week 3:  Wednesday, June 17th 12-3 PM
Incorporate Brusho Powder Crystals in this unique Zebra Artwork for a one-of-a-kind painting.

Week 4:  Wednesday, June 24th 12-3 PM
Using Brusho Crystals as the Primary Medium to paint a colorful Hummingbird.

Saturday, June 6th 1-4pm

• Poppies that Glow (class link)
• ​$55 or $70 with all supplies,  including an 11x14 mat for your finished painting
• Bring your paintings to life with luminous color in this vibrant watercolor class focused on glowing poppies. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to capture the delicate, light-filled beauty of these iconic flowers using layering techniques, rich pigments, and soft blending.
• We’ll explore how to create that “glow” effect by building transparent washes, enhancing contrast, and letting light shine through your petals. You’ll also practice shaping organic forms, adding depth, and using expressive brushwork to make your poppies feel alive and radiant.
• Perfect for beginners and continuing students alike, this class offers step-by-step guidance in a relaxed, creative environment—no drawing experience needed.

Saturday, June 13th 1pm -4pm

• Glass Mosaic Small Project Class - Garden Art, Small Pieces, and Rocks (class link)
• $64 each includes all supplies
• Add a little sparkle to your day with this hands-on mosaic workshop! Choose from a variety of fun options—garden suncatchers, small shapes or rocks —and turn them into colorful, one-of-a-kind creations for your home or garden.
• We’ll guide you step by step through the process, including:
• ✨ Picking your design & colors
• ✨ Cutting and arranging glass
• ✨ Gluing, grouting, and finishing
• With plenty of shapes and designs to choose from (or the freedom to bring your own idea!), you’ll leave with a unique finished piece that’s ready to enjoy or gift.
• No experience needed—just bring your creativity, and we’ll provide everything else!

Sunday, June 14th 1-4pm

• Explore Fluid Acrylics, Acrylic Inks and More with Jen Livia (class link)
• $70 includes all supplies and 16x20 or 12x24 canvas
• Dive into a world of bold color, movement, and creative freedom in this exciting mixed-media painting class! In Explore Fluid Acrylics, Acrylic Inks & More, you’ll experiment with a variety of flowing mediums to create vibrant, expressive artwork full of texture and energy.
• Learn how to work with fluid acrylics, acrylic inks, and other dynamic materials to build layers, create stunning color blends, and discover unique effects you can’t achieve with traditional painting alone. We’ll explore techniques like pouring, dripping, glazing, and intuitive mark-making—perfect for loosening up your style and embracing the unexpected.
• This class is all about play, discovery, and creative exploration. Whether you’re new to painting or an experienced artist looking to try something fresh, you’ll leave with new skills, inspiration, and one-of-a-kind pieces.
• ✨ No experience needed
• ✨ All levels welcome
• ✨ Come ready to experiment and have fun
• Let the paint flow and see where your creativity takes you!

Saturday, June 20th 11am - 3pm

• Sunrise Beach Acrylics with Marco Aguilar (class link)
• ​​$65 each or $80 with supplies
• ​Join guest artist Marco Aguilar for a stunning acrylic painting workshop inspired by the peaceful beauty of a glowing sunrise along the water’s edge. In this class, you’ll create a dramatic beach scene filled with vibrant skies, layered clouds, shimmering reflections, and elegant silhouette reeds swaying in the foreground.
• Marco will guide you step-by-step through techniques for blending rich sunrise colors, building depth in the clouds, and capturing the reflective light dancing across the water. You’ll also learn how strong silhouettes can create contrast and atmosphere, giving your painting a bold yet tranquil feeling.
• Perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike, this relaxing workshop offers plenty of creative freedom while helping you develop confidence with acrylic techniques, color blending, and composition. Leave with a breathtaking coastal painting full of mood, movement, and light.

Saturday, June 27th 1-4pm

• ​Tropical Sunsets with Phyllis (class link)
• ​​$55 or $70 with all supplies,  including an 11x14 mat for your finished painting
• ​Escape to the coast and capture the magic of a glowing tropical sunset in this relaxing watercolor workshop with Phyllis. You’ll be guided step-by-step as you create a vibrant beach scene filled with radiant skies, shimmering water, and soft sandy shores.
• Phyllis will share her signature techniques for blending bold sunset colors, creating smooth gradients, and adding depth to your ocean and landscape. You’ll learn how to suggest palm trees, distant horizons, and reflections in the water—bringing your scene to life with light and atmosphere.
• Perfect for beginners and continuing students, this class focuses on building confidence while exploring expressive, beautiful watercolor effects. No drawing experience needed—just come ready to relax and create.
• You’ll leave with a stunning tropical sunset painting that captures the warmth and beauty of the coast—your own little escape on paper!

​Sunday, June 28th 11am-4pm

• Mosaic Large Project Class (class link)
• $120 each or 2 for $200
• Get ready for a creative, hands-on day making your very own large mosaic masterpiece! In this extended workshop, you’ll design and complete a 3D mosaic critter or a rectangular picture that’s ready to hang indoors or outdoors.You’ll learn every step of the process, including:
• ✨ Designing your piece & choosing colors
• ✨ Cutting and shaping glass
• ✨ Gluing and grouting
• ✨ Finishing with a display-ready mosaic
• Choose from 25+ pre-cut wood shapes (think dolphin, seahorse, seashell, fish, butterfly, turtle, surfboard, dragonfly, and more!)—or create a unique mosaic landscape on a square form. These all-day classes are bigger and more detailed than our half-day workshops, giving you more time to explore and customize your design.​

July

Summer Sand Dunes, Sea Glass, Seashells & Seagulls in Watercolor with Phyllis Gubins (class link)
​​$55 each class or $70 each class with all supplies
​This four-week watercolor series explores a new coastal-inspired subject each week, capturing the easy, breezy feel of summer by the sea. Phyllis will guide you step-by-step as you create a finished painting in every class.
Perfect for both beginners and continuing students—no drawing experience needed. Just come ready to relax, learn, and paint your way through beautiful seaside scenes! 

Week 1:  Wednesday, July 8th 12-3 PM
Summer Sand Dunes: Learn to paint soft washes and textures to capture sunlit dunes and beach grasses.
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Week 2:  Wednesday, July 15th 12-3 PM
Sea Glass: Explore color layering and transparency while painting glowing pieces of sea glass on the sand.

Week 3:  Wednesday, July 22nd 12-3 PM
Seashells: Focus on shape, shading, and detail to bring seashells to life in watercolor.

Week 4:  Wednesday, July 29th 12-3 PM
Seagulls at the Shore: Practice simple bird forms, movement, and atmosphere in a coastal scene.

Saturday, July 11th 1-4pm

• Edible Still Life Groupings Watercolors with Phyllis Gubins (class link)
• ​​​$55 or $70 with all supplies,  including an 11x14 mat for your finished painting​
• Celebrate the beauty of fresh, vibrant vegetables in this colorful watercolor workshop! In Edible Vegetable Still Life Groupings, you’ll learn how to paint artful arrangements of garden favorites—think heirloom tomatoes, leafy greens, peppers, carrots, and more—while exploring composition, color, and texture.
• This class focuses on creating balanced, eye-catching groupings and capturing the unique character of each vegetable. You’ll practice layering transparent washes to build rich color, adding highlights and shadows for dimension, and using expressive brushwork to bring out natural textures—from smooth skins to crisp leaves.
• Perfect for beginners and continuing students, this workshop offers step-by-step instruction in a relaxed, creative environment. No drawing experience needed—just come ready to play with color and bring your veggies to life!
• You’ll leave with a fresh, lively painting inspired by nature’s palette—perfect to display in your kitchen or gift to a fellow food lover!

• Sunday, July 12th 1-4pm
• Ocean Waves in Acrylics 🌊🎨 with Jen Livia (class link)
• $49 each or $64 with supplies
• Get ready to capture the power and beauty of the ocean in this fun, step-by-step acrylic painting class! In this session, you’ll learn how to bring crashing waves to life with movement, depth, and vibrant coastal color.
• We’ll guide you through techniques like layering, blending, and dry brushing to create realistic water textures, foamy crests, and glowing light reflections. Whether you’re going for a dramatic wave or a peaceful shoreline scene, you’ll have the freedom to customize your colors and style.
• ✨ What you’ll learn:  How to paint dynamic waves and water movement, Blending techniques for sky and ocean tones, Creating foam, spray, and highlights​, Adding depth and dimension with layering
• No experience needed—this class is perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike. You’ll leave with your own stunning ocean-inspired painting, ready to hang and remind you of those perfect beach vibes.

Saturday, July 18th 

• 11am - 3pmMornings in the Studio Acrylics with Marco Aguilar (class link)
• ​​$65 each or $80 with supplies
• ​Start your creative day with guest artist Marco Aguilar in this charming acrylic workshop, Mornings in the Studio. In this warm and inviting class, you’ll paint a beautifully lit mason jar filled with colorful paint brushes, capturing the quiet inspiration and artistic energy of a peaceful morning in the studio.
• Marco will guide you step-by-step through acrylic techniques for creating glass reflections, texture, soft lighting, and vibrant color contrast. You’ll learn how to bring everyday art supplies to life while building depth, detail, and atmosphere in your painting. From the transparent glow of the mason jar to the expressive brushstrokes and rustic studio feel, this piece celebrates the beauty of creativity itself.
• Perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike, this relaxing and inspiring class offers a fun way to explore still life painting while creating a unique artwork every artist can relate to.

Sunday, July 19th 1-4pm

• Plumeria Flowers - Watercolors with Phyllis Gubins (class link)
• ​​​​$55 or $70 with all supplies,  including an 11x14 mat for your finished painting
• ​Capture the soft elegance and tropical beauty of plumeria flowers in this relaxing watercolor workshop. Known for their creamy petals and glowing centers, plumerias are the perfect subject for learning how to blend color, create depth, and achieve that luminous watercolor look.
• In this class, you’ll be guided step-by-step as you paint these iconic blooms, focusing on smooth gradients, subtle shading, and gentle transitions of color. You’ll explore how to create that signature “glow” in the center of each flower while keeping petals soft, fresh, and dimensional.
• Perfect for beginners and continuing students, this workshop offers a calm, creative environment where you can build confidence and enjoy the process. No drawing experience needed—just come ready to paint and unwind.

​Saturday, July 25th 11am-4pm

• Mosaic Large Project Class
• $120 each or 2 for $200
• Get ready for a creative, hands-on day making your very own large mosaic masterpiece! In this extended workshop, you’ll design and complete a 3D mosaic critter or a rectangular picture that’s ready to hang indoors or outdoors.You’ll learn every step of the process, including:
• ✨ Designing your piece & choosing colors
• ✨ Cutting and shaping glass
• ✨ Gluing and grouting
• ✨ Finishing with a display-ready mosaic
• Choose from 25+ pre-cut wood shapes (think dolphin, seahorse, seashell, fish, butterfly, turtle, surfboard, dragonfly, and more!)—or create a unique mosaic landscape on a square form. These all-day classes are bigger and more detailed than our half-day workshops, giving you more time to explore and customize your design.
• 💡 Mosaics can get a little messy, so dress accordingly. Since this is a longer session, feel free to bring along snacks and a drink to keep you fueled while you create.
• You’ll leave with a beautiful, personalized mosaic that’s completely finished and ready to hang—plus a new skill to keep creating at home!

August

Saturday, August 8th 11am -3 pmResin Art Workshop with Jen Livia (class link)

• $100 includes all supplies - leave with a finished cutting board, coasters and ornament​
• Discover the magic of resin art in this fun and creative hands-on workshop where you will design your own beautiful functional art pieces! In this class, you’ll learn how to create a custom resin cutting board, a matching set of 4 coasters, and an ornament using vibrant pigments, metallic accents, translucent effects, and flowing resin techniques.
• You’ll be guided step-by-step through the entire process including color blending, resin pouring techniques, creating movement and depth, and achieving a smooth glossy finish. Whether you love beachy ocean tones, elegant marble looks, bold modern colors, or shimmering metallics, you’ll have the freedom to personalize your projects to match your own style and home décor.
• This workshop is perfect for beginners and experienced creatives alike. All supplies are included, and no prior resin experience is necessary. Come relax, have fun, and leave with a stunning handmade resin serving set that is both beautiful and functional.