Nurture Your Natural Creativity With Our Fall Workshops
The Creative Arts Guild believes that creativity is a natural human skill everyone is born with and can be improved with exposure and practice. Artistic talent can be jump-started, nurtured and developed at any age. The Guild offers a variety of classes in Dance, Music, Visual Arts, and Culinary Arts to help both the beginner as well as intermediate learner explore and hone creative interests. All classes and workshops are intimately sized and provide one-on-one instruction by credentialed and experienced faculty. Class registration for all Fall/Winter/Spring classes through May 16, 2025 is ongoing and classes are designed to support ongoing enrollment so that those starting later never feel behind! Sign up anytime for classes; we have a full slate of fall offerings available. See below for information.
What’s Cooking at the Guild?
Our newest and very popular art discipline is Culinary Arts and there are opportunities for all ages to learn or sharpen cooking skills! Here are a few workshops for adults 21 and older to pique your interest: “Flavors of Fall” Oct 21, 6-9pm - With a crisp breeze in the air, and leaves beginning to turn, Fall cooking gets in gear! Our chef will use the flavors of the season to lend inspiration when students enjoy crafting both sweet and savory dishes. “Everything but the Turkey” November 18, 6-9pm – Our chef will get you prepared and confident to put on that classic yet inspired Thanksgiving feast this year by showing you how to create elevated traditional side dishes that will be the supportive cast for that turkey you’ll add to the menu on the appointed day. In December, adults can attend “Savory and Sweet Christmas” December 16, 6-9pm – You’ll explore a delightful array of sweet and savory treats that capture the essence of the Holiday as you prepare to host. Oh, and Christmas sweater wearing is encouraged for that class. Complimentary wine will be served at the adult sessions described above. Have a particular cooking theme or repast in mind? The culinary department can arrange private classes for up to 8 persons. Contact amandaw@creativeartsguild.org to schedule one.
Kids in the Kitchen!
Kids age 10-14 can have their own Thanksgiving culinary fun with “Gobble, Gobble!” November 13, 5-7:30pm. And, “Sweet Treats for Santa”, December 11, 5-7:30pm, is their chance to learn to prepare tasty Christmas Holiday fare. Chef Courtney Coffey has a knack for engaging young people in learning kitchen skills while having loads of fun! PLUS: we have an ongoing culinary class for kids 10-13years old that still has open slots available! It meets Mondays from 5-6pm and provides introduction to tools, techniques, and exciting recipes!
New This Year!
Visual Arts has a new offering this fall - “Leather Goods Workshop” October 19, 10am-4:30pm. This is a unique opportunity to make a leather shoulder bag of your choice or choose another project: belt, passport wallet, journal, phone pouch with braided strap, drawstring pouch, clutch purse, or tote. You’ll learn techniques of cutting leather, using basic tools, and stitching styles, plus wood burning applications. Lunch is not provided but all materials, tools, and instructions are provided. No previous leather working experience needed.