Art Workshops
Xerox Transfer Magnet Workshop, with Sam Shelton
Xerox Transfer Magnet Workshop! Create fun & personal usable art!
ACW Member/Torpedo Factory Artist Samantha Lee Shelton leads a 1.5 hour session
Students will create & take home four 2” x 2” mixed media magnets!
Please email 4 Jpeg images: sam.l.shelton@gmail.com by September 13.
Images can be color, high contract black and white, and / or grey toned.
Images will be available on site also
Tuesday, September 15, 7:00pm – 8:30 pm
ACW MEMBER COST: $50
NON-MEMBER COST: $65
Limit 15
Payment covers all materials.
No makeups, refunds or credits for missed workshop.
The ACW Studio is located on the 3 rd floor via steep stairs. There is no other access.
Wednesday Painting Workshop, with Pattee Hipschen
This 6-week session is structured to accommodate all artistic levels from the beginner to the intermediate. Students learn ways to improve their paintings through composition, color and technique using all mediums, including OIL and ACRYLIC paint. Instruction includes individual focus as well as short demos. Students bring in their own photographs or other reference materials as needed.
Wednesdays, 10:00am – 1 pm
SEP 9 – OCT 14, 2026 (6 sessions)
ACW MEMBER COST: $200
NON-MEMBER COST: $250
SEP 9 – OCT 14, 2026 (6 sessions)
ACW MEMBER COST: $200
NON-MEMBER COST: $250
*** RSVP by August 31 and receive a 5% discount ***
Registration & Cancellation Policy
Class is limited to 13 participants.
Payment covers all six sessions. No makeups, refunds or credits for missed sessions.
Basic Relief Printmaking, with Instructor Karen La Du
Discover the fundamentals of relief printmaking. In this 4 session series, taught by Karen La Du, participants will design, carve, ink and print an edition of hand pulled original prints while exploring the possibilities of this versatile medium. Limit: 15. All materials provided.
Saturdays 10:30am – 1 pm
SEP 19 – OCT 10, 2026 (4 sessions)
ACW MEMBER COST: $150
NON-MEMBER COST: $180
SEP 19 – OCT 10, 2026 (4 sessions)
ACW MEMBER COST: $150
NON-MEMBER COST: $180
Registration & Cancellation Policy
Payment covers all four sessions. No makeups, refunds or credits for missed sessions.
Full refund through August 20; no refunds after.
Watercolor (for all levels), with Instructor Vian Borchert
In this 6 week Watercolor painting course, designed for all levels, students will explore traditional watercolor and experimental watercolor techniques. Color theory and composition are emphasized through images based on varying subject matters such as landscape and still-life and studies of master artists’ artwork. Students are welcome to work from the images the instructor provides or bring their own images to work from.Students will be guided in creating a pleasing work of art.
Tuesdays 10am – 12 pm
SEP 22 – NOV 3, 2026 (6 sessions)
ACW MEMBER COST: $200
NON-MEMBER COST: $250
SEP 22 – NOV 3, 2026 (6 sessions)
ACW MEMBER COST: $200
NON-MEMBER COST: $250
*** RSVP by August 31 and receive a 5% discount ***
Supply list will be emailed before 1st class.
Class is limited to 12 participants.
Payment covers all six sessions. No makeups, refunds or credits for missed sessions.
Art Workshops are open to the public.
