Visual Arts Workshops

Upcoming Visual Arts Workshops at the SCA

Paper Bag Basket
Saturday, September 20, 2025 10:00 am - 12:30 pm @ Art’s Cafe
This basket has the added benefit of being a “recycled/repurposed” item!  It’s very useful and surprisingly strong and versatile.  It will flex without cracking and gets nicer with age.  A variety of papers are suitable for weaving but for this class we will be using standard paper grocery bags. With Ellen McCarthy.

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Autumn Embroidery Hoop
Saturday, September 27, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm @ Art’s Cafe
Create a personalized fall-themed embroidery hoop using thread, fabric, beads, and more. Your 8 inch hoop can be used as a wall piece or ornament. With Amanda McCrory.

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Batik Dyeing
Saturday, October 4, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm @ Art’s Cafe
Join Janet Vedder to learn an Indonesian fabric dyeing technique called batik. To make a batik, selected areas of the design are blocked out by applying hot wax over them, a dye is applied on top, and the parts covered in wax resist the dye and remain the original colour. Students will create a few fabric pieces that they can use in a future project.

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Autumnal Still Life
Saturday, October 11, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm @ Art’s Cafe
Jump start your painting with personalized tips from Buffalo Society of Artists exhibiting member Charles Houseman. Select from watercolor or acrylic to create a still life based on an autumnal scene. Stick around after the class for an informal coffee critique with Charlie in the Cafe. 

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Botanical Pumpkins
Saturday, October 18, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am @ Art’s Cafe
Mary Hermans will guide you through the enchanting process of making your own pressed flower décor. You will create a one-of-a-kind botanical pumpkin using an array of pressed flowers and leaves.

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Conceptual Sketchbook
Saturday, October 25, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am @ Art’s Cafe
Learn how to bind a book by hand, with your own unique twist. Participants will walk away with their own custom-made book, and knowledge of basic bookbinding skills! With Shelby Kittinger.

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Plant Dyed Tea Towels
Saturday, November 1, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm @ Art’s Cafe
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of natural dyeing and printing with the guidance of Mary Hermans from Nexus Healing Arts!

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Beach Glass Art
Saturday, November 8, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am @ Art’s Cafe
Join in with creating colorful framed beach glass art using an assortment of glass, shells, pebbles, and sand!

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Minimalist Plaster Sculpture
Saturday, November 15, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm @ Art’s Cafe
Each student will learn how to cast plaster blocks and will be provided with a pre cast block for use in class as well as a wooden display block.

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Frida Kahlo Self Portraits
Saturday, November 22, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am @ Art’s Cafe
Join us for this explorative journey of the self. In this workshop, we will learn about the artist Frida Kahlo and create self portraits inspired by her body of Surrealist work. With Shelby Kittinger.

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Stamped Tin Ornaments
Saturday, December 6, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm @ Art’s Cafe
Discover the art of creating embossed tin ornaments. Explore using a variety of metal materials including recycled cans! With Stacey Lechevet.

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Enchanted Winter Watercolors
Saturday, December 13, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm @ Springville Center for the Arts
Celebrate winter berries, the beauty of snow, and fluttering birds through the use of watercolor. Bring a photo of a bird you can imagine living in your enchanted landscape. With Jennifer Koury.

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