This year got off to a rocky start, but a new month is here promising brighter days. The official first day of spring is only a couple of weeks away, and then we get our beloved Cherry Blossom Festival.
The month of March is also a reminder that it’s been a year since our lives started being affected by COVID-19 (can you believe it?). Last year’s Cherry Blossom Festival had to be cancelled at the last minute, along with all of the fun events we had lined up that week. Even if we have to wear masks, we’re thankful to be able to have classes again during cherry blossom week.
From monthly favorites to new workshops, the month is full of opportunities to be creative, express yourself, spend time with friends, celebrate spring, and maybe even learn something new. Here are 4 classes to try out this month:
1. Copper Jewelry Workshop. Darlene’s copper jewelry workshops are always a great experience, and we’re so excited to be able to bring them back this month. Darlene is a professional jewelry designer (you can find some of her creations in our gallery), and in her workshops, she lets you use the professional tools of the trade to bend and shape a plain piece of metal into a wearable work of art. She also encourages participants to do a little designing themselves, and everyone comes out of the class with their own unique creation. Make your own cuff bracelet with Darlene on March 27 at 2 pm.
2. Coffee & Canvas at Z Beans. Paint and sip classes are always popular as a way to relax and spend time with friends, whether you’re a regular artist or have never picked up a paint brush before. Now you can paint while sipping your caramel macchiato or decaf chai latte and munching on a blueberry scone! We’ve brought the paint and sip experience to Z Beans coffee shop on Cotton Ave. And since there’s no alcohol, teens are welcome alongside the adults for this paint and sip event. Get your creative coffee vibes on March 13 at 3 pm.
3. Drink & Ink. Acrylic paint and canvas usually get all the attention, but Drink & Ink is wonderful way to get the creative juices flowing with a lesser-known medium. Painting with India inks is a little like painting with watercolor, but with really bright, vibrant colors. Plus, Heather can make anyone feel like an artist in her classes. This month’s class is painting a green and yellow butterfly with a blue and purple background, but that’s just a suggestion! Paint your butterfly yellow with purple polka dots if you want—or paint 2 butterflies if you’re feeling adventurous. Leave your worries at the door, it’s just you and the ink (and whatever you decide to drink!). Bring out your inner artist on March 13 at 7 pm.
4. Herb Garden in a Jar Workshop. If you’re feeling those spring vibes and want to do a little gardening, this one’s for you! You don’t even need land of your own—a sunny kitchen window will do. Spend your evening with our executive director assembling mason jars full of everything you need to grow herbs from seed, right in the jar. Finish off your jar by making your own creative labels so you’ll remember what you planted. You’ll also learn a few tips and tricks to keep your herbs alive after they sprout. No green thumb required! If the weather permits, the class will meet outside to make the most of this beautiful spring weather. Get planting March 18 at 6:30 pm.