Haiku Workshop with local poet Bran Tagle!

Whether you are a poet or wanting to be a poet, come participate in our local Haiku writing Workshop!

Wednesday April 16th, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

FREE

This workshop offers students a chance to explore and write creatively through Japanese style poetry and creative writing. Students will be introduced to the basic elements of what a Haiku is as an art form. Students will also gain experience through sharing their work with each other and speaking out loud for feedback. 

There will be a variety of materials including pens, pencils, paper, and provided Haiku examples. 

This workshop will also explore great Haiku writers as the instructor will be reading and discussing authors' techniques with the class.

Creative Play for Adults - Visual Arts

With Anna Johansson

1st of a series: Color and Form Wall Hanging or Mobile

Friday April 18th 2025, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Cost: $35

Activate space! Come explore Balance, Shape and Form to create a delightful kinetic wall hanging or mobile. Easy to use tools and materials and basic instruction is supplied.

Nothing Plain about Plein Aire / Watercolors

With Kathy Flamson

Saturday, May 17th, 9:30am- 11:30am

Cost: $60 which includes art materials and supplies you get to keep. (Sweet bag with a tin filled with all you need for plein aire using w/c)

Local artist Kathy Flamson invites you to view and paint off her back porch in Calistoga! Enjoy a sumptuous view of the upper Napa Valley to inspire your creativity while learning to paint a plein aire setting using water color. 

You will get a mini watercolor kit with all you need for success. Kathy has curated 3 warm and 3 cool environmentally friendly primary colors, into sweet repurposed tins that will allow the artist to create the perfect colors to reflect the plein aire scene and more.

She will discuss a bit of color theory, along with tips, tricks and give resources to continue your exploration. You will leave with the basics to take your watercolor passion on the road.

Experience level - some watercolor experience and beyond. 

Limited spots available - sign up early!

Marbling Open Studio

Instructor: Kate Hawk

NEXT ONE: Tuesday May 27th 2025

Open Studio Marbling Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm | $30*

*plus an additional Materials Fee: $10

Click HERE for more information or use registration button to learn more.