PENCE GALLERY. This 6-session workshop uses art as a healing language for those experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one. Through the process of art making, participants will have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space. Register at pencegallery.org. Fridays, May 1—June 5. 10a—11:45a. $25—35
PENCE GALLERY. Learn about the ancient Japanese practice of seed bombs! Using air-dry clay and native wildflower seeds, make seed bombs that you can later plant outdoors or in a garden. Decorate your seed bombs with dried petals and stamps, and design and illustrate a plant care card to help you take care of the wildflowers you plant. This is a drop-in family art workshop, for ages 5-12. 1p—3p. $5—10
PENCE GALLERY. In this introductory class with artist Linda Clark Johnson, you’ll learn all the basics of making beautiful blue cyanotypes, a fun and easy alternative photographic technique. Using light-sensitive chemicals, you’ll expose prints of plants in the sun and process them in water. By the time you leave, you’ll have 4 gorgeous 8 x 10” blueprints and the know-how to create more at home. Register at pencegallery.org. 10a—2p. $115—125
PENCE GALLERY. This 6-session workshop uses art as a healing language for those experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one. Through the process of art making, participants will have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space. Register at pencegallery.org. Fridays, May 1—June 5. 10a—11:45a. $25—35
PENCE GALLERY. In this one-day workshop, you will learn value shading, texture techniques, and sketching exercises, all while learning to use different charcoal materials that are included with the class fee. For ages 16+. 11:30a—3:30p. $75—95
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