January 2025
Becoming a Courageous Painter
Are you a painter? Would you like to create more bold and exciting paintings? Learn more about the use of color, value (light and dark) and composition? The class focuses on making your paintings more creative and dynamic. Gentle critiques and optional assignments or just plain help with problem solving in your creative process. All painting and sketching media accepted.
Find out more »Soft Block Printing and Stenciling
Wednesdays, 1 - 3 PM January 8, 15, 22 & 29 Cost: $40 Materials fee: $20 In this introduction to soft block and pochoir (stencil) techniques we will explore 3 different ways of making repeating patterns. We will use combinations of these techniques to up cycle fabric scraps and paper into gift cards, wrapping paper and wearables. We will welcome how imperfections in the hand printing process are part of why these techniques are so appealing. I encourage you to…
Find out more »Soft Block Printing and Stenciling
In this introduction to soft block and pochoir (stencil) techniques we will explore 3 different ways of making repeating patterns. We will use combinations of these techniques to up cycle fabric scraps and paper into gift cards, wrapping paper and wearables. We will welcome how imperfections in the hand printing process are part of why these techniques are so appealing. I encourage you to start looking at different patterns for inspiration before you come to class (great places to start…
Find out more »Jan – Ukulele for Novices and Beginners
Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22 & 29 Suggested donation: $40 for the 4-week class You can donate the entire $40 before the first class (by credit card at the donate button on createspacelangley.org) or by check or cash at the first class in the donation jar in your classroom. Make checks out to WIAC (Whidbey Island Arts Council) If you can't afford $40, please give as you are able. Your donations ensure the future of Create Space. Do you have…
Find out more »Drawing with Sarah
Thursdays, January 9, 16, 23, & 30 1 PM to 3 PM $40 plus $18 materials fee for new students If you’ve always wanted to draw but never knew where to start, or if you don’t feel confident with your skills and want a refresher on the basics, this class is for you. Through a series of exercises, you will learn about shape, line, texture, form and value. You will have an opportunity to work with pencil on a variety…
Find out more »Spark Your Creativity
Too many of us are held back by the belief that we are not creative. This gets in the way of taking risks, trying new things and it cramps our style. In this interactive workshop we'll use a variety of arts modalities to tap into the innate wisdom, talent, and intuition within each of us. We'll bust the creativity myth that maintains only a select few special people are creative. We'll learn how having a creative mindset brings new levels…
Find out more »Beginners Water Color Class
Mondays, 9-11 am January 13, 20 & 27. Serious about learning watercolor? Here’s a class for beginning beginners! In a small group you will learn watercolor basics: How to mix colors. Which brushes to use for a specific purpose. How to create smooth washes for skies & backgrounds. There will be homework so you will need to commit to the process. However, you will learn the joyful experience of watercolor flow and letting this fantastic medium do its magic in…
Find out more »Jan – Ukulele for Novices and Beginners
Mondays, 2-4 pm January 20 & 27 $20 Make a soft cover sketchbook with pockets. The book will lay flat as you work in it. This book form was taught by Chanel Ly in the 2024 Sketchbook Revival classes and has been modified by Claudia so that no glue is necessary for the spine to be secure. This book can be made with watercolor or mixed media paper to be used with wet media or it can be made with…
Find out more »Make a Soft Cover Sketchbook
Mondays, 2-4 pm January 20 & 27 $20 Make a soft cover sketchbook with pockets. The book will lay flat as you work in it. This book form was taught by Chanel Ly in the 2024 Sketchbook Revival classes and has been modified by Claudia so that no glue is necessary for the spine to be secure. This book can be made with watercolor or mixed media paper to be used with wet media or it can be made with…
Find out more »January: Watercolor for Novices & Beginners
This class is for people who have had a basic introduction to watercolor painting or have a regular practice. In each class watercolor painter Ellen Santoni will offer one or two techniques with practice activities. This way you can grow your repertoire of skills and increase your joy in the magical process of painting with watercolors. We will work both indoors and outdoors depending on the weather, and enjoy painting in the company of others. You don’t have to have…
Find out more »February 2025
Practical Feng Shui Solutions
$30 for the 2 sessions Is there a room in your home or office that’s never felt quite right? Maybe you’ve tried to use Feng Shui to improve the space but been confused by how many different and often conflicting approaches there seem to be. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn some straightforward Feng Shui principles to help you transform that not-quite-right room into a more comfortable and productive space. Everyone will have an opportunity to present a room layout…
Find out more »Magic of Collage: Find Your Inner Artist
Mondays, February 3, 10, 17 & 24 Cost: $60) for the class. (If you are unable to pay $60, please pay as you are able.) Your payments ensure the future of Create Space. (there will be a $10 materials fee for this class, payable to Jackie at the first session) The magic of collage is that it is not only fun, but informative and surprising. In this class, Jackie will be sharing her love and skill in working with beautiful…
Find out more »Feb: Watercolor for Novices and Intermediates
This class is for people who have had some experience in watercolor painting and want to improve. In this class you will learn composition tips, how light and shadow add drama, and warm/cool color schemes to make your work dance. Also brush work and watercolor mark making will be explored. Each week, watercolor painter Ellen Santoni will offer one or two techniques with practice activities. This way you can grow your repertoire of skills and increase your joy in the…
Find out more »Feb–Ukulele for Novices and Beginners
Suggested donation: $40 for the 4-week class You can donate the entire $40 before the first class (by credit card at the donate button on createspacelangley.org) or by check or cash at the first class in the donation jar in your classroom. Make checks out to WIAC (Whidbey Island Arts Council) If you can't afford $40, please give as you are able. Your donations ensure the future of Create Space. Do you have some basic experience playing ukulele and want…
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