Jan-Feb. 2025 ~ New Classes at H’ART

~A great way to start the New Year! ~

“Explore Your Creativity” with Kate Hartley–
5 weeks of painting/drawing/sculpting to try new methods and materials, connect with your own creative source… and give ourselves permission to PLAY! Each week’s activities will be adapted from inspiring books: The Little Spark, The Artist’s Way, Creative Acts for Curious People, and Crafting a Better World.

5 Saturdays, 12:30-2:30, $30/class – come to all for $130  Jan 18 – Sculpey/Fimo Clay | Jan 25 – Pastels | Feb 1 – Collage | Feb 8 – Sandpainting | Feb 15 – Painting in Acrylics

Creative Afternoons for all ages: après-ski (or “while it’s still daylight!”) afternoons at H’ART. Drop-ins welcome!
Saturday Open Studio, Mosaics and Needle Felting – 3-5pm, Jan 25, Feb. 8, 22. For All Ages, $25/class
Saturday Drawing and Watercolors – 3-5 pm, Jan. 18, Feb. 1, 15. For All Ages, $25/class
Mosaic Open Studio: new session on Thurs afternoons, 1-4, (plus Thurs. evenings, 6-8:30)

Presidents’ Week Extras: Needle Felting for all ages!
Tues Feb. 18 and Fri, Feb 21, 3-5 Make a woodsy elf scene with spotted mushrooms… a funky snowperson, or even a portrait of your favorite animal! $20 per person

Linoleum Block Printing with Diane Castle Babcock
Reduction printing is a technique developed by Pablo Picasso. Rather than using a separate block for each color, Picasso used one piece of linoleum, which he carved and printed in stages to create a multi-color print.
In this hands-on workshop, Diane Castle Babcock will demonstrate and teach each step of the reduction printing process. Students will learn cutting and inking techniques, including rainbow roll printing, color registration, and color mixing. Diane has used this process to create her artwork for forty-five years. Students will create a three-color 4 x 6 inch linoleum block print with her guidance (you’ll make 6 prints, and hopefully a few will be really good).
Diane will supply all the tools and materials necessary to create your series of 6 prints. Students should come to class with a 4 x 6” landscape sketch using three colors plus white in the design, or use one of Diane’s scenes of the moon, white birches or lakes!
When: Fri., Jan. 24, 12:30-4:30 pm, (“rain/snow date” Jan 31st)
Who: adults, and teens 12 and up (Sign up early, Max. of 8 students)
Fee: $105, includes all materials and instruction

Ongoing…Open Studio ~ Mosaics and Needle Felting!
Create your own mosaic house numbers, boxes, trays or stepping stones… or try needle felting!
When: on Thursday evenings, 6:00-8:30 p.m., ongoing, join any time, come when you can!
Plus new Thursday afternoon sessions, 1-4 pm
Who: Adults and Teens, beginner to intermediate.  What to bring: just yourself, a snack and beverage
Fee: $20 per class, includes most materials, a variety of mosaic bases available, or bring your own!

Wednesday Watercolors (and a few Saturdays).  for Beginner and Intermediate Artists
Whether you’ve recently taken up watercolors, or have been painting for years, it’s always nice to create together. Kate Hartley will lead some short group lessons each week, followed by time to work on paintings of your own choosing. Each class will begin with a short drawing lesson, followed by still life, landscapes or portraits… come to any session, or all 7 weeks!
When: Wednesdays, 6-8 pm, Jan. 15 – Feb 26 …and Saturdays: 3-5 pm, Jan. 18, Feb. 1, 15
Who: adults, and ages 10 and up
Fee: $100 for any 5 classes, or $25 per class ~pay when you can come! (plus $5/class material fee… or bring your own supplies!)

Contact Kate to schedule a Creative Class for you/your group!
To register email Kate at: [email protected], or call 518-681-9921
H’ART Studio & Gallery is at #276 Main, N Creek.
Gallery Hours: Wed 6-8, Thurs 12-8, Fri 1-5, Sat, 12-6, and whenever the open flag is flying!

H’art Page – More Info CLICK HERE!