Learn, Grow, Create.

Youth Workshops

  • Intro to 2D Felting - Butterfly

    Unleash your creativity with Jenn Katsenios of Whimsical Chaos! Perfect for ages 10-17, this beginner-friendly workshop teaches the art of sculptural needle felting. You'll master the tools, learn essential stabbing and shaping techniques, and craft your own vibrant 2D butterfly to take home. Safety first, fun always!

    What to Expect:

    Tool School: An introduction to felting tools, a thorough safety review (those needles are sharp!), and tips for shaping your butterfly.

    Technique Training: Learn how to safely and securely attach colorful wool using basic stabbing techniques.

    Finishing Touches: Add intricate details and learn the best methods for smoothing your final masterpiece.

  • Intro to 2D Felting - Popsicle

    Unleash your creativity with Jenn Katsenios of Whimsical Chaos! Perfect for ages 10-17, this beginner-friendly workshop teaches the art of sculptural needle felting. You'll master the tools, learn essential stabbing and shaping techniques, and craft your own vibrant 2D popsicle to take home. Safety first, fun always!

    What to Expect:

    Tool School: An introduction to felting tools, a thorough safety review (those needles are sharp!), and tips for shaping your popsicle.

    Technique Training: Learn how to safely and securely attach colorful wool using basic stabbing techniques.

    Finishing Touches: Add intricate details and learn the best methods for smoothing your final masterpiece.

Adult Workshops

  • Felting & Fizzies - 3D Succulents

    Enjoy a fun night sipping fizzies and felting! Meet Jenn Katsenios, owner of Whimsical Chaos and specialist in fiber arts like sculptural macrame and needle felting. In this hands-on workshop, you will master the basics of 3D needle felting to create your own beautiful succulent arrangement. Jenn will guide you through essential felting tools, proper stabbing techniques, and safety. You will learn how to shape and connect felt pieces into realistic succulents, then assemble your masterpiece in a pot with fun details like yarn, river rocks, and curly felt.

  • Digital Photography: Beginners Workshop

    This beginner digital photography course introduces students to the fundamentals of digital photography, covering topics such as camera operation, composition, and natural lighting techniques. By the end of the class, students will have a solid understanding of digital photography principles, enabling them to take creative and engaging photographs.

    Supplies needed for class: DSLR camera(s), lens(es), batteries, memory card(s), laptop computer. (Photoshop and lightroom recommended.)

  • Exploring the Excitement of YUPO

    The various methods of creating on YUPO will be explained while students make their own charts. A demonstration painting will be painted by Ingrid. Students will create their own work on YUPO using the methods from the charts created. A look at the group's work created will follow at the end of the workshop if there is time.

    Student to bring the following:

    • YUPO Pad Legion Paper (10 sheets)11" x 14" (Medium)

    • 1/4" Painter's tape

    • Soft Rubber Brayer (not foam)

    • 3" trim sponge roller for house painting trim

    • 2 water containers

    • watercolors you use

    • watercolor brushes you use

    • white butcher's tray or palette you use

    • Spray bottle

    • a board to fasten YUPO paper to when working

    • Cellulose sponge

    • Roll of paper towels

    • Box of KLEENEX brand (no pattern)

    • Any interesting things for mark making

    Instructor to provide:

    • Credit cards for mark making

    • various tools for mark making

    • stamps for mark making

    • stencils for mark making

Facilitated Workshops

  • Life Drawing June Series - 4 Weeks

    Looking for a chance to hone your figure drawing skills? Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery for this uninstructed class to draw or paint our live models. (Models will be nude unless otherwise noted.) We don’t supply easels, but you are welcome to bring your own if you want to use one. All skill levels are welcome.

    Register for a 4-week session and save. $48 Single classes available. $15 (single classes must be purchased 24 hours prior to start time)

  • Life Drawing July Series - 4 Weeks

    Looking for a chance to hone your figure drawing skills? Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery for this uninstructed class to draw or paint our live models. (Models will be nude unless otherwise noted.) We don’t supply easels, but you are welcome to bring your own if you want to use one. All skill levels are welcome.

    Register for a 4-week session and save. $48 Single classes available. $15 (single classes must be purchased 24 hours prior to start time)

  • Life Drawing Series - 1 week

    Looking for a chance to hone your figure drawing skills? Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery for this uninstructed class to draw or paint our live models. (Models will be nude unless otherwise noted.) We don’t supply easels, but you are welcome to bring your own if you want to use one. All skill levels are welcome.

    Register for a 4-week session and save. $48 Single classes available. $15 (single classes must be purchased 24 hours prior to start time)

  • "You can't use up creativity. The more you use the more you have."

    Maya Angelou