Art in the Workplace Classes

Enrich your life and experience the joy and relaxation of Ikebana, an ancient Japanese art form which promotes creative expression utilizing a range of plant materials -branches, leaves, grasses, and blooms at all stages of growth. Listen to soothing Japanese music as you are introduced to the techniques in creating an Ikebana arrangement including fundamentals of asymmetry, balance and proportion; and the basic philosophy and principles of Ikebana.

In this unique painting experience, we’ll find inspiration in music and our emotional connection to it. Let go of your reservations and be moved by the beat to dance, paint and create! I’ll provide all the supplies, a variety of music and lead the group in an uplifting Artistic and Musical hour.

Use the mandala format to provide participants with a tailored means of self-expression, creative problem solving, interpersonal communication and collaboration, perspective, and stress relief, within the work environment. Mandalas are circular designs used by people around the globe for healing, wholeness, self-expression, and relaxation.

The session will begin with an explanation of the exercise and materials. The participants will split into groups of 3. Each group receives one large canvas. They will work together to create a planning sketch for their painting.

Have you always wanted to do a self-portrait? In this project participants will be able to create a self portrait from an 8’ x 10’ head to shoulder photo.

Notice your inner critic for the silly little monster it is, before it becomes big and scary. Participants are led through a simple painting exercise. No art experience is needed. Unaware of what they are painting until the work is almost complete, they will see they have painted a monster.

Send greetings with your own unique hand-printed notecards. Using original stamps, hand-carved by local artist Andrea Huffman, you will learn the art of linoleum block printing. Choose from a variety of Andrea’s original designs based on Florida’s environment, to create your own notecards. Your friends and family will be impressed when they receive a card with an original work of art that you created!

The Art of Quilling Quilling paper is an art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are coiled, shaped and glued together to create decorative designs. The paper is wound around a toothpick, skewer, or dowel, to create a basic coil shape. The paper is then glued…

Venetian Mascareri  Artist Tucker Creations About the artist I’m a professional mixed-media artist specializing in whimsical images of people, creatures, objects and locations. My passion is creating and teaching art. I’m inspired by life’s simple moments and enjoy capturing them into my own artistic expression.  As a result of my…

Wine Glass Faux Etching Class  Artist Dawn V. About the artist Dawn (Duncan) Verheylewegen is originally from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Born into a family with both professional and casual artists, she has continued that family tradition. Dawn has a keen interest in other cultures, their people, environments and way of…