Have fun tending your Creative Soul with this art journal practice. We use magazine collage and journaling techniques to explore creativity, memories, feelings and inner wisdom through the found expressing our soul’s native language. This art journal practice is fun and soul-tending as we come together in a safe group setting. Additional journaling, and/or YouTube videos may be assigned outside of class. Highly recommended: at least one semester or collage retreat with the instructor. Bring: Sketchbook, gluestick, scissors, magazines. Other materials, text books may be recommended.

Step into the sunshine and let your creativity wander! The Joy of Nature Journaling is a relaxed, playful course for anyone eager to explore the outdoors with curiosity and a sense of fun. No experience needed—just an open mind and a love for the natural world. Learn quick sketching skills, simple nature photography, collage, and gentle guided writing. Your naturalist instructor shares fun facts and easy techniques as you slow down, notice small wonders, and create joyful pages that celebrate the beauty around you. *Runs April 1 - May 6 in the Brown Barn at St. Patrick’s County Park. A journal and a pencil will be provided. Please bring a $5 copy fee to the first class.

In this course we will help you easily improve your photos by safely and responsibly using ChatGPT AI to repair damage and undo fading in old photos, to improve clarity, brightness, and color, remove unwanted objects and people, blur or change backgrounds, combine or blend photos, and create collages, greeting cards, cartoons, and artistic creations.  The editing process uses verbal commands in everyday language, so no technical or photo editing experience is required.  An iPad using iPadOS 26 is required. Jane Keller will be co-teaching.

Cut, stitch, and create! This beginner embroidery appliqué class is a relaxed introduction to combining fabric and embroidery. You’ll learn basic appliqué methods and simple stitching techniques while making a unique small project.  All materials are included, but feel free to bring your own fabric scraps or tools. Perfect for beginners and anyone curious about stitching—no experience required. This session will be held on Wednesday, April 29.