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Drawing the Human Form: A Fresh Start

$195

with Eric Westbrook

Calendar Jan 9, 2027 at 1:30 pm

Class Description: Begin the new year by returning to the fundamentals of drawing. Through guided exercises and live model sessions, artist Eric Westbrook will help participants develop stronger observational skills, improve proportion and anatomy, and gain confidence in capturing the beauty and movement of the human figure. Perfect for artists looking to build a solid foundation or reconnect with their drawing practice after a creative pause. 

This class will have nude models.

All levels welcome. Interested, but can't take all 3?  Call us to register as a drop in ($75 per class) 

Members receive 10% off with promo code MEMBER

Payment plan available: $75 deposit plus 3 payments of $40.00, paid every four weeks.

Take the Stage Elementary

$130

with Lora Strosnider

Calendar Jan 14, 2027 at 4 pm, runs for 5 weeks

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.

January 14th,21st, 28th, February 4th, and  11th

Snow Day February 18th

Members receive 10% off with promo code MEMBER

Scholarships Available! 

Payment plan available: $50 deposit plus 2 payments of $26.66, paid every four weeks. Final payment of $26.68.

Yoga in the Gallery Winter Reset: A Decompress from the Holidays

$25

with Christina Mapp

Calendar Jan 14, 2027 at 5 pm

Class Description: 

Take a deep breath and begin the new year with intention. Join us for a gentle, beginner-friendly yoga class designed to release the stress and busyness of the holiday season while restoring balance to the mind and body. Surrounded by inspiring works of art, you'll move through slow, accessible poses, mindful breathing, and gentle stretching to ease tension, improve flexibility, and cultivate a sense of calm.

Whether you're new to yoga or have an established practice, this welcoming class offers a peaceful opportunity to reset, reconnect, and start the year feeling refreshed.

Perfect for all experience levels. Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle.

Instructor Bio:

Chris has been helping people move, feel, and live better since 2000. She has done everything from personal trainer, massage therapist, fitness instructor and yoga teacher with over 800 hours of training, who genuinely gets excited about muscles, joints, and how the body works.

Chris’ biggest passion is helping others build a stronger connection with their bodies—without taking themselves too seriously. Expect equal parts movement, mindfulness, and the occasional bad joke.

When she’s not teaching, you’ll probably find Chris out on a hiking trail, hanging out with her two awesome adult kids, or being lovingly bossed around by her senior pup.

Members receive 10% off with promo code MEMBER

Take the Stage Middle

$130

with Lora Strosnider

Calendar Jan 14, 2027 at 5:30 pm, runs for 5 weeks

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.

January 14th,21st, 28th, February 4th, and  11th

Snow Day February 18th

Members receive 10% off with promo code MEMBER

Scholarships Available! 

Payment plan available: $50 deposit plus 2 payments of $26.66, paid every four weeks. Final payment of $26.68.

Make It & Take It

$130

with Teresa Greenberg

Calendar Jan 19, 2027 at 5 pm, runs for 4 weeks

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.

Tuesdays, January 19th to February 9th!

Members receive 10% off with promo code MEMBER

Scholarships Available! 

Payment plan available: $50 deposit plus 2 payments of $26.66, paid every four weeks. Final payment of $26.68.

Find Mindfulness: The Art of Zentangle

$50

with Jaqui MacMillan

Calendar Jan 27, 2027 at 1 pm

Class Description:

The Art of Zentangle®: A Journey into Mindful Creativity

Discover the Zentangle® Method—an easy-to-learn, meditative, and joyful way to create beautiful art through simple, structured patterns. In this relaxing class, you’ll learn how simple lines and patterns can flow together to create stunning art. Each stroke becomes a moment of mindfulness, helping you unwind, focus, and reconnect with your creative spirit. You’ll leave with beautiful finished pieces and a sense of joy. No prior artistic experience is needed—if you can hold a pen, you can Zentangle®! All supplies are included.

Instructor Bio: Jaqui MacMillan believes that healing happens through art and music. In the early 1980s, she earned her degree in Graphic Art, Design, and Fine Art from the University of Maryland. Since 1987, she has been teaching private and group art and craft lessons in a wide variety of mediums. Her artwork has won multiple awards and has been published and distributed around the world. As a double-certified Zentangle® teacher (CZT, 2016 and 2019), Jaqui teaches at senior centers, art centers, community colleges, and at her shop and studio—Magnolia House Studios in Westminster, Maryland.

Members receive 10% off with promo code MEMBER

Wearable Art: Denim as Your Canvas

$165

with Tatiana Bell

Calendar Feb 6, 2027 at 10 am

For Ages: 16+

Class Description:

A Two-Day Hand-Painted Denim Jacket Workshop

Ages 14 and up!

Transform an ordinary denim jacket into a one-of-a-kind wearable work of art. Through demonstrations, design exercises, and guided painting techniques, participants will learn how to develop a concept, and paint directly onto denim usingacrylic and textile paints. No painting experience is necessary—just a willingness to experiment and create.

Participants bring their own denim jacket.  All other supplies included! 

Instructor Bio:

Born in Chicago and raised in Maryland, Tatiana has been surrounded by art and creativity all of her life.   Tatiana took YPS classes at MICA throughout middle and high school. During her Junior and senior year in high school she studied fashion design at the Carroll County Career and Technology center under Ms. Harris and AP art at South Carroll under Ms. Dunlap.  Tatiana went on to study Fashion Design at Syracuse University and flourished.  She then continued her education receiving an MAED from University of Phoenix.  Tatiana taught for over 15 years while continuing to practice her creativity. 

Members receive 10% off with promo code MEMBER

Payment plan available: $50 deposit plus 4 payments of $28.75, paid every four weeks.

Fabric Collage Portraits: Making the Image I Couldn't Find

$155

with Makeisha Phillips

Calendar Feb 20, 2027 at 10 am

Fabric becomes paint and scissors become the brush in this unique portrait-making workshop. Participants will transform a family photograph or other meaningful image into a vivid, layered fabric collage using fabric scraps and glue—no drawing or sewing experience required.

Learn how to read an image, choose fabric as a color palette, cut and compose shapes, build layers, and create a finished portrait with depth, pattern, and texture. Participants may also incorporate fabric with personal meaning, such as a piece of clothing or a cherished textile.

Open to adults and teens 14+, from complete beginners to experienced quilters, collage artists, and mixed-media artists. Participants may bring a meaningful photograph or use a selection of public-domain images provided in class.

Two 3-hour sessions, one week apart. Class size: 10–14 participants.

Members receive 10% off with promo code MEMBER

Payment plan available: $50 deposit plus 4 payments of $26.25, paid every four weeks.




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