Learn how to use watercolors—even if you hate watercolor! We’ll practice different techniques and tricks before putting it all together. Your take-home piece can be a landscape, an animal; anything you like. You’re set up for success with MICA-trained artist, Brittany Roger. All supplies provided. Paper will be 8x10. Participants are welcome to bring... Read more »
Join Irvine artists for a winter-themed Sip & Paint night! We'll walk you through the process of painting a winter landscape while enjoying cozy vibes, snacks, and drinks. Irvine will provide all art materials, charcuterie, and a mocktail. BYOB for wine or other beverages. This program is ideal for ages 16+. Instructor: Brittany Roger, Manager... Read more »
Celebrate Valentine’s by creating a stunning 3D woven willow heart. Dr. Clare Walker will guide you as you as first construct a heart-shaped frame and then randomly weave willow rods through the structure to fill it in. The technique is beginner-friendly as there's no "right or wrong" way to weave, allowing for an organic, natural look... Read more »
In this two-class evening workshop (Wednesday, March 11 & Wednesday, March 18), Dr. Clare Walker will lead you as you discover the process of creating a traditional and beautiful pine needle basket. In the first class you will learn how to start your basket using a hand-made wood base and then coil long-leaf pine needles... Read more »
Paint Irvine’s best view with our *new* outdoor painting workshop. We’ll set up easels, canvases, brushes, and paints at the top of the meadow to observe, capture and enjoy the transition to spring. You’re set up for success with MICA-trained artist, Brittany Roger. All supplies provided. Canvases will be 8x10. Participants are welcome to bring... Read more »
In this two-class evening workshop (Wednesday, March 11 & Wednesday, March 18), Dr. Clare Walker will lead you as you discover the process of creating a traditional and beautiful pine needle basket. In the first class you will learn how to start your basket using a hand-made wood base and then coil long-leaf pine needles... Read more »
A wonderful introduction into willow weaving. In this workshop, Dr. Clare Walker will teach you how to weave a traditional round base (the start of a round willow basket) and then insert your stakes that will become your flower petals. The finished flower approximately 2ft in diameter will be mounted on a stout rod and... Read more »
