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The Creative Empowerment Pathway Series

$160

with Cindy Cisneros

Calendar Jan 10, 2026

Session One: Business Fundamentals for Artists

Description:

This 60-minute presentation is designed to demystify the business planning process for artists. Many creatives shy away from business planning, feeling it doesn’t align with their vision or values, but a well-structured plan is the foundation for a sustainable creative career. This session will guide artists through understanding and structuring essential components of a business plan tailored to their unique goals, values, and artistic style.

Session Two: Marketing Essentials For Artists

Description:

Marketing doesn’t have to feel like a chore. In this 60-minute session, artists will learn essential strategies to market their work effectively and authentically. This presentation will cover marketing strategy basics, audience targeting, and choosing platforms. Artists will also learn how to craft a personal brand that reflects their unique voice and message.

Session Three: Selling Art with Confidence

Description:

For artists, sales can feel intimidating, but learning how to sell confidently is vital for career sustainability. This session will provide actionable strategies for selling art, setting prices, and developing relationships with potential buyers. The focus will be on shifting the mindset around sales, making it a natural and empowering part of the creative process.

Session Four: Ask me Anything- Creative Business Q&A & Support

Description: As you wrap up the program, this session is your opportunity to get personalized support for wherever you are in your creative business journey. From refining your business idea to tackling mindset hurdles, marketing questions, or sales strategies, bring your challenges and curiosities. This interactive session is designed to meet you right where you are and provide clarity, encouragement, and next steps.

 

We will also have demonstrations and displays available demonstrating how to package your art for a clean and professional look. 

 

 

Payment plan available: $45 deposit plus 2 payments of $57.50, paid weekly.

Take the Stage Elementary

$135

with Lora Strosnider

Calendar Jan 10, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 5 weeks

For Ages: 8-10

Class Description: This drama class is designed to boost students self-esteem and explore their creativity without the pressure of learning lines. The young actors-to-be will learn basic theatre skills, public speaking skills, short & long term improvisation, and spontaneity through games and exercises. All in a fun, fast-paced, and supportive environment.

Members receive 10% off with promo code MEMBER

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Take the Stage Middle!

$135

with Lora Strosnider

Calendar Jan 10, 2026 at 11:30 am, runs for 5 weeks

For Ages: 11 - 13

Class Description: This drama class is designed to boost students self-esteem and explore their creativity without the pressure of learning lines. The young actors-to-be will learn basic theatre skills, public speaking skills, short & long term improvisation, and spontaneity through games and exercises. All in a fun, fast-paced, and supportive environment.

Members receive 10% off with promo code MEMBER

Payment plan available: $50 deposit plus 1 payment of $85.00, paid every two weeks.

Pre-K Make it Take it

$125

with Brianna Jones

Calendar Jan 20, 2026 , runs for 7 weeks

Our Pre-K Make It, Take It class is a hands-on, creative learning experience designed for curious little minds! Each session invites preschoolers to explore art, crafts, and simple projects they can proudly take home. Activities are tailored to strengthen fine motor skills, spark imagination, and reinforce early learning concepts such as colors, shapes, numbers, and letters.

Children will:

Create fun, age-appropriate crafts using safe, easy-to-handle materials.

Learn through themed projects that connect to stories, seasons, or special events.

Make It & Take It

$100

with Teresa Greenberg

Calendar Jan 20, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 4 weeks

For Ages: 6 - 9

Description: Make it and Take it is a hands-on experience for kids to explore crafts that they can take home right away!

Teacher Bio: Teresa Greenberg has been a Visual Arts instructor for 42 years. She has a Bachelor’s degree from Towson University and a Master’s degree from Loyola College. Her employment experience includes 21 years in Baltimore County Public Schools, 21 years in Carroll County Public Schools, and summers teaching at The Park School Arts Camps. She has worked with at-risk youth, veteran’s groups and professional child care workers. Currently teaching at Spring Garden Elementary in Hampstead, she enjoys the opportunity to guide children as they connect their “inner and outer worlds” to visual Art expression, while collaborating across content areas to provide a rich and seamless learning experience for elementary students.

Members receive 10% off with promo code MEMBER

Payment plan available: $25 deposit plus 1 payment of $75.00, paid every four weeks.

Teen Open Studio

$150

with Brianna Jones

Calendar Jan 22, 2026 , runs for 7 weeks

Open Studio classes give us the opportunity to render things in their true character, unlimited by mediums and the public gaze, all in the atmosphere and presence of other creatives.  Sign up for all 6 sessions here! 

An artist will over see the class to assist students as needed.  Our supplies are available to all participants and students are welcome to bring their own or a project they are working on as well. 

 

Figure Drawing

$175

with Eric Westbrook

Calendar Jan 24, 2026 at 2 pm, runs for 3 weeks

Learn to draw the human form accurately and expressively. Students will learn tech-niques to translate the model’s proportions and pose onto paper, emphasizing the under-lying structure as well as the details of the figure. This work shop series will have nude models.

All levels welcome.

Payment plan available: $50 deposit plus 2 payments of $62.50, paid every two weeks.

Valentines Day Origami Workshop

$50

with Ace Phelps

Calendar Feb 14, 2026 at 2 pm

learn to Assemble your Origami into cool 3-D Sculptures,

All Paper, No Tape, No Glue! With Instructor Ace Phelps the Paper Wizard!

All Skill Levels Welcome

February 14th

2PM-4PM





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