APRIL Session #1:đž Paws & Claws: Adult Summer Art Series
Celebrate the animals who steal our hearts! In this four-week creative series, weâll turn our beloved pets into art through clay, paint, and playful mixed media. Whether your companion has fur, feathers, scales, or hooves, this series invites you to slow down, create, and honor the personality of the animals who make life richer. No experience necessaryâjust bring a photo of your favorite animal friend and your sense of fun.
Week 1 (Saturday, April 4): Sculpt Your Pet (Clay Portrait â Part 1) $45
Bring your favorite pet to life in clay! In this first session, weâll learn simple sculpting techniques to build a charming clay portrait of your animal companion. Your instructor will guide you through shaping expressive features like noses, ears, whiskers, and fluffy textures so your piece captures the spirit of your pet. By the end of the evening, your sculpture will be ready for drying and firing in the kiln.
Week 2 (Saturday, April 11): Paint Your Pet (Clay Portrait â Part 2) $0
Your clay companion returnsâthis time in color! In Week 2, weâll paint and glaze the clay pet portraits you created the week before. Learn simple techniques for layering color, highlighting fur patterns, and adding personality through expressive details. By the end of the session, your piece will be kiln-ready and on its way to becoming a finished keepsake that celebrates your beloved animal.
Week 3 (Saturday, April 18): Pet Portraits in Acrylics $35
Capture your pet on canvas! In this relaxed paint session, weâll translate the charm and personality of our animal companions into colorful acrylic portraits. Your instructor will guide you step-by-step through sketching basic shapes, building fur texture with brushwork, and adding lively backgrounds. Whether your pet is regal, goofy, sleepy, or wild, youâll leave with a painting that celebrates their unique spirit.
Week 4 (Saturday, April 25): Whimsical Pet Portraits in Clay Papier-MâchÊ $35
Letâs get playful! In our final week, weâll create expressive pet portraits using clay and papier-mâchĂŠ techniques. This lightweight sculptural approach lets you exaggerate featuresâbig eyes, floppy ears, whiskery snoutsâto capture your petâs personality in a whimsical way. Expect a little mess, a lot of laughter, and a wonderfully quirky portrait to take home.
