Welcome Back To School!

…And Introducing Small-Group Art Workshops!

Hey Joyful Mess community!
As the school year begins and routines shift, our free drop-in art time is taking a pause — but something just as joyful is here to take its place.

✨ Introducing Small-Group Art Workshops — cozy, creativity-filled sessions for friends, families, and neighbors who want to learn and make something together. These workshops are designed for groups of 5–8 participants, ages 8 and up, and run for 4–6 weeks depending on the project. Each lesson builds on the last, offering step-by-step guidance in an environment that’s relaxed, personal, and supportive.

What makes them special?
You don’t need to match skill levels or ages. Whether it’s siblings, friends, or a mix of adults and kids — we’ll tailor the instruction so that everyone can grow at their own pace while still working on the same theme or project.

💸 Special pricing for families and siblings
We’re always encouraging families to create together – if you’re signing up as a family or bringing more than one child, we’d like to offer special family discounts for you. We want to make creativity accessible and joyful — not stressful. (Contact us for details.)

🎨 Here’s a peek at what’s on offer:

• Acrylic Painting Workshop
  Learn composition, light/shadow, color theory, and layering — all while building your own 3-depth acrylic painting from start to finish.
• Artist Style Workshop Series
  Each series explores a different artist (Monet, Picasso, Rembrandt, or even a contemporary favorite). Learn their story and techniques, create mini studies, and develop your own inspired masterpiece.
• Fan-Art Book Club
  Read a visually rich story with the group and sketch your favorite scenes. You’ll practice illustration techniques and watercolor painting as you build a series of story-inspired artworks.

Concentrated workshops in:

• Illustration and developing personal style
• Charcoal Drawing
• Portraiture
• Painting in Nature (Plein-Air)

Interested in learning a technique or medium not listed? Let us know!

Whether you’re a couple of moms with your kids, a family looking for something new, or just a group of friends wanting to make time for art — these workshops are a chance to connect, grow, and make something meaningful (and maybe a little messy, too).

🗓️ Scheduling is flexible — we’ll find a time that works for your group.