Workshops require pre-registration unless indicated.
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Refunds are not offered for workshops unless the class is cancelled by Jasper Community Arts.
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For those who are interested in our open drawing studio information, please click here.
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All workshops are held at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center located in Jasper, Indiana.
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Saturday, March 15
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center - Flex Workshop B
St. Patrick's Day Gnome Painting
(Ages 16+)
Paint a floppy-hatted gnome in acrylic! No experience necessary. All materials provided. Participants leave with a finished 8x10" gnome painting ready for display or gifting.
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Instructor: Carissa Rasche
Cost: $12
Wednesday, March 19
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center - Flex Workshop B
Retired & Ready to Paint: Cherry Blossoms
(Ages 55+)
A gorgeous way to celebrate spring! Participants will learn watercolor techniques for achieving tree branches and delicate florals. Participants leave with practice references, as well as a completed cherry blossoms painting ready for sharing and framing. All materials provided, including professional grade Daniel Smith watercolors. No experience necessary.
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Instructor: Tina Stroud Drew
Cost: $15
Wednesday, March 19
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center - Painting Studio
Writer's Inspiration Night
(Ages 16+)
Participants have fun with writing prompts to strengthen writing technique and individual tone. Sessions include handouts, group discussion, and time for sharing. Participants may bring their preferred writing tools, including analog tools, laptops, and iPads. All other materials provided. All writers aged 16+ welcome. Pre-registration recommended; walk-ins pay cash at the door.
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Instructor: ShaeBreann Wagner
Cost: $10
Thursday, March 20
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center - Painting Studio
Figure Night
(Ages 16+)
Participants render the figure via a live, costumed model. Sessions are themed for visual interest and fun. Sessions include short, one to two-minute poses, as well as a final pose of 10-20 minutes. Each session ends with time for applauding and sharing work with the model and fellow participants. Materials provided; artists may bring their own. Registration recommended, but not required. Walk-ins pay cash.
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Instructor: Elizabeth Wertman
Cost: $10
Wednesday, March 26
5:30 - 7:00 PM
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center - Flex Workshop B
Limerick Poetry Writing
(Ages 16+)
Learn the techniques of rhyme in poetry! Participants create their own limericks, share, and then repeat the process after group feedback. Handouts and examples provided. Participants may bring their own tools, digital and/or analog. No experience necessary.​
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Instructor: ShaeBreann Wagner
Cost: $15
Tuesday, April 1
5:30 - 8:30 PM
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center - Painting Studio
Berry Quartet in Oil: the Raspberries
(Adults)
Lucious raspberries in oil! Participants learn oil painting techniques for rendering juicy berries. Participants leave with a completed 8x8" oil painting reading for framing or gifting. Participants register for each berry painting individually. Register for all four paintings in the series to complete a stunning berry quartet! All materials provided; no experience necessary.
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Instructor: Leah Diekhoff
Cost: $30
Wednesday, April 9 & 16 (2 classes)
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center - Painting Studio
Floral Fusion in Oil
(Adults)
In this two-session follow-along, participants are guided through the painting of an elegant, contemporary floral fusion painting in oil. Professional painter Eric Utterback shares techniques for complimentary color selection, rendering petals, and painting in sections. Participants leave with a 12x12" oil painting on stretched canvas. All materials provided; no experience necessary.
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Instructor: Eric Utterback
Cost: $35
Wednesday, April 9
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center - Flex Workshop B.
Retired & Ready to Paint: Moonlit Landscape
(Ages 55+)
Paint an easy and gorgeous loose watercolor! Participants will learn watercolor techniques for achieving lights and darks with a limited palette. Participants leave with practice references, as well as a completed moonlit landscape painting ready for sharing and framing. All materials provided, including professional grade Daniel Smith watercolors. All materials provided. No experience necessary.
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Instructor: Tina Stroud Drew
Cost: $35
Wednesday, April 9
5:30 - 7:00 PM
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center - Flex Workshop B
Echo Verse Poetry Writing
(Ages 16+)
Learn the echo verse style of classic and contemporary poets! Participants read and discuss the use of repetition and imagery in poetry, then write their own echo verse poem. Time for sharing included. Participants may bring their own tools, digital and/or analog. No experience necessary.​
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Instructor: ShaeBreann Wagner
Cost: $15
Tuesday, April 15
5:30 - 8:30 PM
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center - Painting Studio
Berry Quartet in Oil: the Blueberries
(Adults)
Sweetest blueberries in oil! Participants learn oil painting techniques for rendering juicy berries. Participants leave with a completed 8x8" oil painting reading for framing or gifting. Participants register for each berry painting individually. Register for all four paintings in the series to complete a stunning berry quartet! All materials provided; no experience necessary.
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Instructor: Leah Diekhoff
Cost: $30
Wednesday, April 16
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center - Painting Studio
Writer's Inspiration Night
(Ages 16+)
Participants have fun with writing prompts to strengthen writing technique and individual tone. Sessions include handouts, group discussion, and time for sharing. Participants may bring their preferred writing tools, including analog tools, laptops, and iPads. All other materials provided. All writers aged 16+ welcome. Pre-registration recommended; walk-ins pay cash at the door.
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Instructor: ShaeBreann Wagner
Cost: $10
Saturday, April 19
10:30 AM - Noon
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center - Flex Workshop B
Easter Bunny Gnome Painting
(Ages 16+)
Paint a floppy-eared Easter gnome in acrylic! No experience necessary. All materials provided. Participants leave with a finished 8x10" gnome painting ready for display or gifting.
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Instructor: Carissa Rasche
Cost: $12
Thursday, April 24
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center - Painting Studio
Figure Night
(Ages 16+)
Participants render the figure via a live, costumed model. Sessions are themed for visual interest and fun. Sessions include short, one to two-minute poses, as well as a final pose of 10-20 minutes. Each session ends with time for applauding and sharing work with the model and fellow participants. Materials provided; artists may bring their own. Registration recommended, but not required. Walk-ins pay cash.
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Instructor: Elizabeth Wertman
Cost: $10
Tuesday, April 29
5:30 - 8:30 PM
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center - Painting Studio
Berry Quartet in Oil: the Strawberries
(Adults)
Dazzling strawberries in oil! Participants learn oil painting techniques for rendering juicy berries. Participants leave with a completed 8x8" oil painting reading for framing or gifting. Participants register for each berry painting individually. Register for all four paintings in the series to complete a stunning berry quartet! All materials provided; no experience necessary.
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Instructor: Leah Diekhoff
Cost: $30
Wednesday, May 7
5:30 - 7:00 PM
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center - Flex Workshop B
Blank Verse Poetry Writing
(Ages 16+)
Beautiful poetry without rhyme! Participants read and discuss lyrical language and imagery in non-rhyming poetry. Participants then write and share an original poem. Participants may bring their own tools, digital and/or analog. No experience necessary.​
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Instructor: ShaeBreann Wagner
Cost: $15
Tuesday, May 13
5:30 - 8:30 PM
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center - Painting Studio
Berry Quartet in Oil: the Blackberries
(Adults)
Wonderful blackberries in oil! Participants learn oil painting techniques for rendering juicy berries. Participants leave with a completed 8x8" oil painting reading for framing or gifting. Participants register for each berry painting individually. Register for all four paintings in the series to complete a stunning berry quartet! All materials provided; no experience necessary.
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Instructor: Leah Diekhoff
Cost: $30
Tuesday, May 13
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center - Flex Workshop B
Watercolor Florals
(Ages 16+)
An assortment of florals in watercolor! Participants will learn watercolor techniques for achieving petals, stems, and leaves. Participants leave with practice references and a florals painting ready for sharing. All materials provided, including professional grade Daniel Smith watercolors. No experience necessary.
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Instructor: Shelly Goodrich
Cost: $15
Wednesday, May 21
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center - Painting Studio
Writer's Inspiration Night
(Ages 16+)
Participants have fun with writing prompts to strengthen writing technique and individual tone. Sessions include handouts, group discussion, and time for sharing. Participants may bring their preferred writing tools, including analog tools, laptops, and iPads. All other materials provided. All writers aged 16+ welcome. Pre-registration recommended; walk-ins pay cash at the door.
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Instructor: ShaeBreann Wagner
Cost: $10