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"Wine Down Wednesday: New Years Vision Boards"
January 7, 2026
 

Designed especially for those with busy schedules, this "Wine-down-Wednesday" offers the perfect opportunity to decompress, connect, and unleash your inner artist. Settle in with a complimentary glass of wine, meet new friends, and share a laugh. Step into the New Year with creativity and intention! In this Vision Board Art Class, we’ll design meaningful boards filled with mixed media, imagery and text that inspire health, love, happiness, and success for the year ahead. Come envision your dreams, set your goals, and create a beautiful reminder of all that’s possible in 2026! No experience needed, just bring your imagination and let the magic happen! All participants must be age 21+.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Debi West
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738


"Abstract Mixed Media Collage"
Tuesdays, January 13 - March 31, 2026
 

Students will explore a wide range of materials, techniques, tools and compositional strategies to create richly layered abstract mixed media art. Each weekly class will include a clear teaching element, live demonstrations, and thoughtfully prepared handouts to reinforce concepts and spark ideas. Students will receive practical advice, creative prompts, and individualized guidance. Students will explore essential topics such as mark-making, texture, layering, contrast, intuitive composition, adding and subtracting, similar but different, balance, and focal points. The course encourages experimentation with tools like brushes, palette knives, color shapers, and unconventional materials. Participants will develop and refine at least one large cohesive abstract collage artwork, while also creating smaller exploratory pieces throughout the course as part of learning new techniques and materials.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Birgit Raders-Eichinger
Cost: $575
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Washi Tape Collage"
January 16-18, 2026
 

Join us for a vibrant and inspiring workshop with talented local artist Joan Moreau McKeever, and explore the endless creative possibilities of washi tape collage art! Discover how this beautifully patterned or solid-colored rice paper tape can be transformed into stunning landscapes, vivid florals, expressive portraits, and imaginative abstracts. Under Joan’s expert guidance, you’ll learn techniques to turn this simple crafting material into captivating works of art—whether your style leans toward realism or abstraction. No prior experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and creativity! This workshop is perfect for both beginners and seasoned artists eager to experiment with a fresh, colorful medium. Students should bring $30 cash for materials, all of which will be provided for you.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Joan Moreau McKeever
Cost: $150
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738


"3D: Wood Cubes & Collage"
January 21-23, 2026
 

This workshop, led by the talented Rose Cofield, is designed to ignite your creativity and explore endless possibilities in combining various media. Whether inspired by themes like faces, stairs, doors, or flowers, or through layering, this workshop is your perfect opportunity. With Rose's expert guidance, uncover innovative techniques to elevate your artistic vision. Get ready to embark on an inspiring creative journey! This course is appropriate for students of all levels, even beginners. Please bring $30 cash to pay the instructor for materials, most of which will be provided for you. Students are still responsible for bringing additional items (see items listed on the website).
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Rose Cofield
Cost: $150
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738


"Two for Art (Child 2yrs+ with Parent or Caregiver)"
Fridays, January 23 - March 27, 2026
 

Join your child on a nurturing creative quest. Whether your child has already begun to show an interest in art or you are looking to introduce them to new media in a structured yet caring environment, this class allows even the youngest students to discover their creative side. Students work with air-dry clay, collage, paint, chalk and more. Our early childhood teachers encourage students to talk about their art, providing a great opportunity to learn new vocabulary, particularly words related to colors, shapes, textures, and emotions. Children learn to follow directions in a social setting with support and encouragement of their parent or caregiver, serving as the perfect precursor to preschool. This is a 10-week, 1 hour class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Sharon Henderson
Cost: $190
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"ARTful 4's (Child 4yrs+ with Parent or Caregiver)"
Fridays, January 23 - March 27, 2026
 

In this class, children learn "to see" differences in art. Exploration of bright vs. light, colors, line differences: straight/curved, short/long and thick/thin and include them in their artwork. Employing a wide range of mediums, including drawing and painting, printmaking and mixed media. Kids and parents get to get messy! Join in the sociability of this artistic class, watching creativity come alive in your child and take some artistic concepts home. Please bring a snack to enjoy during a mid-break story time. This is a 10-week, 1.5-hour, Friday class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Sharon Henderson
Cost: $280
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Painting + Printmaking"
Mondays, January 26 - March 2, 2026
 

Painting and printmaking go hand-in-hand, not only as adjacent mediums but in combination. This freeing and instructive course presents printmaking techniques as jumping off points to making mixed media work in spirit of experimentation and personal expression. Learn how to make monotypes, drypoints, and screenprints as a foundation for incorporating your choice of graphite, colored pencil, acrylic, watercolor, oil paint, and/or collage. Content includes technical advice from an artist-instructor ideally skilled in a variety of media as well as critiques to expand your creative boundaries. This class is perfect for painters/draftspeople seeking to expand their processes, printmakers seeking to employ painterly and mixed media techniques, and anyone with love of color and experimentation. Open to all levels.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Justine Ditto
Cost: $315
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632


"Wine Down Wednesday: Mixed Media heART Works"
February 11, 2026
 

Designed especially for those with busy schedules, this "Wine-down-Wednesday" offers the perfect opportunity to decompress, connect, and unleash your inner artist. Settle in with a complimentary glass of wine, meet new friends, and share a laugh. This session is all about Mixed Media heART Making, a joyful class where we’ll take inspiration from the bold and playful works of artist Jim Dine. Together, we’ll experiment with layers, textures, and vibrant colors to create expressive heart-themed artworks that are uniquely our own. No experience needed, just come ready to create from the heART! All participants must be age 21+.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Debi West
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738


"Explorations in Print and Collage"
Thursdays, March 5 - April 2, 2026
 

This workshop is designed to guide students in transforming their works on paper—including drawings, paintings, and prints—into dynamic mixed media pieces, with a particular emphasis on collage techniques. Instruction will be tailored to each student's individual interests and skill levels, making the workshop suitable for everyone from beginners to advanced artists. Former students are encouraged to bring in previous work that they consider unfinished or unsuccessful to use as a starting point for their mixed media experiments and creations. Printing Methods Covered: Monotype, Collagraph, Frottage and Image Transfer.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Christine Stoughton
Cost: $240
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


"Wine Down Wednesday: Mini Art Masterpieces"
March 11, 2026
 

Designed especially for those with busy schedules, this "Wine-down-Wednesday" offers the perfect opportunity to decompress, connect, and unleash your inner artist. Settle in with a complimentary glass of wine, meet new friends, and share a laugh. Come join us for a Mini Art-Making Class where we’ll create a playful series of small works! You’ll take some pieces home to enjoy, and we’ll leave a few to share in our Community Art Gallery Box for everyone to experience. It’s a fun way to make, connect, and give back through creativity! No experience needed! All participants must be age 21+.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Debi West
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738


"Watercolor Fun & Free: Monoprinting & Watercolor Pencil"
March 13-15, 2026
 

Join Minnesota-based artist Julie Schroeder for a relaxed, hands-on workshop exploring watercolor in fresh and expressive ways. You’ll create spontaneous, colorful landscapes using mono printing techniques and experiment with watercolor pencils to add depth and texture. Julie will demonstrate a range of approaches while encouraging you to work at your own pace and follow your artistic instincts. You’ll have the option to finish your pieces with pen and ink for added definition and contrast. Choose to focus on traditional watercolor or combine materials for a mixed-media effect. This class offers a supportive environment to explore, experiment, and enjoy the creative process. $30 cash supply fee. Students are still responsible for bringing a few items (see website).
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Julie Schroeder
Cost: $230
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738


"Washi Tape Collage"
March 16-18, 2026
 

Join us for a vibrant and inspiring workshop with talented local artist Joan Moreau McKeever, and explore the endless creative possibilities of washi tape collage art! Discover how this beautifully patterned or solid-colored rice paper tape can be transformed into stunning landscapes, vivid florals, expressive portraits, and imaginative abstracts. Under Joan’s expert guidance, you’ll learn techniques to turn this simple crafting material into captivating works of art—whether your style leans toward realism or abstraction. No prior experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and creativity! This workshop is perfect for both beginners and seasoned artists eager to experiment with a fresh, colorful medium. Students should bring $30 cash for materials, all of which will be provided for you.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Joan Moreau McKeever
Cost: $150
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738


"Cut, Color & Create: Matisse Inspired Collage"
March 23, 2026
 

Immerse yourself in the expressive world of color and form! This dynamic half-day workshop invites artists of all levels to explore the bold, joyful spirit of Henri Matisse through the art of paper collage. Participants will begin by creating contour drawings of real-life objects, then transform them into vibrant compositions by cutting and arranging colored paper on Bristol board. Guided by Joyce’s expert instruction, students will discover how shape, color, and design work together to create harmony and movement. By the end of the session, each participant will take home a striking, Matisse-inspired collage—a celebration of creativity, color, and personal expression. This class is appropriate for students of all levels. Bring $10 cash to pay for materials.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Joyce Nagel
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738


"Working with Mixed Media"
March 30-31, 2026
 

Discover the limitless potential of mixed media in this dynamic workshop led by acclaimed artist Rose Cofield. Designed to spark your imagination, this session invites you to experiment with texture, color, and form as you blend a variety of materials into cohesive, expressive works of art. Draw inspiration from captivating themes—faces, stairs, doors, flowers—and explore the art of layering to add depth and meaning to your creations. With Rose’s expert instruction and creative insight, you’ll gain fresh techniques and the confidence to push your artistic boundaries. Bring $20 cash for materials, most of which will be provided for you. Students are still responsible for bringing additional items (see list on website).
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Rose Cofield
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738


"Wine Down Wednesday: Layers of Life"
April 22, 2026
 

Designed especially for those with busy schedules, this "Wine-down-Wednesday" offers the perfect opportunity to decompress, connect, and unleash your inner artist. Settle in with a complimentary glass of wine, meet new friends, and share a laugh. Join us for Layers of Life, a creative class inspired by Debi West’s current exhibit at the Art League Gallery. Together we’ll explore how the elements of art, merged with drawing, painting, and text, can unfold into powerful visual stories. Come create your own layered artwork and let your story of life emerge on the canvas! No experience needed! All participants must be age 21+.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Debi West
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738


"Principles of Abstraction XL"
June 1-5, 2026
 

Exploring abstracts on a larger scale in the medium of your choosing, this 5-day class will push you into new territory where growth lives… only upsized, because bigger risks equal bigger rewards. You will be shown a system for developing your artistic voice, with a focus on design principles and the language of abstraction. The emphasis is on creative process, exploring new ways to develop and build paintings, create inventive compositions, and build authentic intent in your work. The class is as much a challenge for the experienced as it is for the developing artist, but it’s not for the rank beginner. Bring a sense of humor, a fearless creative spirit, and an open mind.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Larry Moore
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553


 

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