Monthly Art Lab
Monthly Art Lab, where creativity and fun come together! Each month, we will explore a new technique to add to your creative tool kit. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced artist, you’ll gain new skills, create something special, and connect with fellow creatives. Join us for one class or several, and leave feeling energized and ready to explore your artistic side!
Susan Ernst
Expressive Arts & Mixed Media Instructor
Abstract It
Learn to create abstract art from your own photos. Students must bring at least 5 color copies and 5 black & white copies of their own photos and/or artwork. (Laser copies are best. The instructor recommends getting them printed at Gateway Printing Center.) Saturday, August 16 | 10 AM – 12 PM | Ages: 14+ | $35 | Instructed by Susan Ernst
On Your Mark
This session will explore various ways to make marks in your abstract art. Learn to carve an eraser; use sticks, feathers and other implements with ink to create patterns, and more. Optional: bring any unfinished collages, gel prints or drawings to add marks to. Saturday, September 6 | 10 AM – 12 PM | Ages: 14+ | $35 | Instructed by Susan Ernst
Begin a Nature Journal
We will observe and record the nature around us. Gain new skills to enhance your time outdoors. Bring a sketchbook if you have one. Open to all skill levels. Saturday, October 18 | 10 AM – 12 PM | Ages: 14+ | $35 | Instructed by Susan Ernst
More Gel Plate Printmaking!
Learn a few more gel plate printing techniques. We will create and use stencils and masks. Optional: bring copies of photos (5×7) and magazine images you like. Some experience using a gel plate is helpful, but not necessary. Saturday, November 15 | 10 AM – 12 PM | Ages: 14+ | $35 | Instructed by Susan Ernst
Paste Paper Designs
Learn a technique that has been around for centuries to create decorative papers. Use your papers in your art, as book covers or gift wrap. December 20 | 10 AM – 12 PM | Ages: 14+ | $35 | Instructed by Susan Ernst
