Art Collective

Dates: April 14, 2026 and May 19, 2026

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Cost: $20 per class

Instructor: Patti Benjamin

Art Collective is a monthly creative meetup designed to bring artists and art-minded individuals together in a shared space of creativity, connection, and community. Offered once a month, this gathering invites participants to slow down, create alongside others, and build meaningful connections through art.

Each session explores a new creative theme, using primarily mixed media techniques that encourage experimentation and personal expression. Participants will have access to a wide variety of materials from our collection of found objects and recycled supplies, supporting both creative exploration and sustainable artmaking.

Community members are encouraged to bring sentimental objects, photographs, or personal materials they would like to incorporate into their artwork, allowing stories, memories, and individual perspectives to become part of the creative process.

No experience is required—only a desire to create, share space with others, and be part of a welcoming creative community.

Create together. Share ideas. Build community through art.

Oil Painting with John Urban

Mondays, Wednesday, Friday: May 11, 13, & 15 (3 day workshop)

Time: 5:00 – 8:00pm

Cost: $200

Instructor: John Urban

Join local celebrated artist John Urban for a three-day landscape oil painting workshop designed for both beginners and experienced artists. 

Through demonstrations, guided instruction, and hands-on studio time, participants will explore oil painting fundamentals, canvas preparation, and color theory while developing their own landscape painting from start to finish.

Day one introduces materials and techniques, day two focuses on active painting and deeper color exploration, and day three concludes with finishing touches and a supportive group critique.

Come learn new skills, grow your creativity, and paint alongside one of our town’s most celebrated artists in a welcoming studio environment!

Paint your Flower

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Cost: $40 non-members/ $36 members

Instructor: Ellie Alasantra

They say that April showers bring May flowers. So that’s the theme for our intuitive art class in May… “Paint your Flower”

Let’s get together and dabble with some paint as you express yourself in a creative way – whatever that means to you. You can turn up the color vibes and bloom like a bold, vibrant peony or you could paint something a little more soft and delicate, like an orchid. What matters is that you give yourself a break from your usual world and take a walk on the flower side – if only for a little while. You’ll be so glad that you did!

Absolutely no experience is necessary for this intuitive art class, just a desire to have some playful fun with paint. And there is no wrong way to paint your flower. If you get stuck, no worries. Help will soon be on the way :=) And there is no wrong way to paint – use your finger, a brush, a feather… whatever makes you happy. Your flower painting will be a unique expression of you, of your heart and soul. Everything is done step-by-step (background, flower design and details). Paint the flower of your choice with your colors in your unique style. Everyone’s painting will be totally different from all of the others.

Come let springtime fill you with good vibes and bountiful beauty! We’re not aiming for perfect petals. This is where you let go of the need to control everything and simply go with the flow. Turn your face towards the sky and feel the warmth of the sun on your cheeks as you allow the wind to gently sway you back and forth. No cares. No worries. Just joy, peace and happiness. What could your flower look like?