This drop in monthly workgroup focuses on strengthening the creative muscle. Perfect for those who feel like they have lost their creativity or just want to find new ways to expand their creative expression. We will explore integrating creative practices in everyday life. Some topics we’ve covered in past groups include: the importance of learning new things, how research can help your creativity, the art of giving up with an overview of Richard Serra’s Verb List.

Join Pamela Heater and other painters to work on your personal painting projects during this free, open painting studio time! Bring work to complete or start new work. Pamela will be there to join you in painting and provide guidance and advice as requested. In addition, there will be a painting prompt and/or activity to stir your creative juices.

Learn the basics of how watercolor paints work through a series of paint sketching exercises! Begin to find your own painting style through experimentation as we collectively get to know watercolor as a medium. This class is designed for beginners - no watercolor or painting experience required. 

This printing process can take your sketches into a whole new realm. With line quality similar to pen and ink, this intaglio process allows you to reproduce drawings while maintaining a lively, sketchy look. Starting with sheets of acrylic, we'll carve and scratch into the plastic to make various lines and textures. 
**Motor skills equivalent to holding a pencil necessary

Put your sewing skills to use in this class and learn how to sew a reusable drawstring gift bag just in time for holiday gift giving. Sewing machines and all materials provided (or bring your own if you prefer).

This class requires basic knowledge of how to use and thread a sewing machine.

Learn how to construct multi-colored granny squares and two easy methods for joining them. We'll also discuss and view examples of how yarn and hook size affect the overall look of a square and what you can make with your squares. Please take Crochet 101 before this class, or have previous experience with chain stitch, slip stitch, and double crochet. Materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own.

Put your sewing skills to use in this class and learn how to sew a reusable drawstring gift bag just in time for holiday gift giving. Sewing machines and all materials provided (or bring your own if you prefer).

This class requires basic knowledge of how to use and thread a sewing machine.

Learn how to make a star lantern to brighten your winter. In this free drop-in workshop, you will learn how to make a small hand-held star lantern from paper and cardboard; use affordable/low-tech battery lights; and mount your star lanterns on a pole.

The OffCenter Arts Puppet Crew is an all-ages group for all skill levels of puppetry. Join the fun, develop your puppet skills, learn to create and restore puppets, and have the opportunity to perform with other puppeteers at community events!

Join us for some super creative hands-on making in our new monthly journal making group at OffCenter with artist and teacher, Michelle Holdt! Build or "Hack" your own creative book! We begin by collecting fun paper and punching holes in it and tying it with a ribbon or “hack” an existing blank journal by collaging, stamping, and painting into it. Then learn a few simple sketching and poetry exercises to start to put “yourself into your book!”

Learn the foundational stitches you'll need for most crochet projects: chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet, and slip stitch. We'll also go over hook sizes, different types of yarn, and beginner pattern lingo.

No previous experience necessary. Materials are provided but feel free to bring your own.

This drop in monthly workgroup focuses on strengthening the creative muscle. Perfect for those who feel like they have lost their creativity or just want to find new ways to expand their creative expression. We will explore integrating creative practices in everyday life. Some topics we’ve covered in past groups include: the importance of learning new things, how research can help your creativity, the art of giving up with an overview of Richard Serra’s Verb List.

In this beginner-friendly class, Steph will guide attendees through the process of creating beautiful macramé wall hangings using a mix of traditional cotton cord and non-traditional materials like yarn that will be knotted from wooden dowels. She will introduce several foundational knots (square knot, half knot/ spiral knot, barrel knot) that attendees can apply to future macrame creations!ral knot, barrel knot) that attendees can apply to future knotted creations!

Join OffCenter for a night of performing arts! Share your own poetry, songs, improv, drag, or anything else! Please keep acts PG and family-appropriate, as this event is for all ages. Sign ups are first come first serve on the night of the open mic, and time slots are 5 minutes each. You must provide everything you need for your performance. All ages and experience levels invited.

Create stunning prints with the power of the sun! In this cyanotype workshop, you can learn the basics of one of the oldest photographic processes in existence. This printing technique creates striking prussian blue monotypes. Plus it's fun, simple, and low-mess! 

If you have ever wanted to learn how to sew a zipper, but felt intimidated or not known where to start, then this class is for you! In this class you'll not only learn how to sew in a zipper, but also work with interfacing and learn how to sew a gusset in a bag - skills that are easily transferable to other sewing projects.

This class requires basic knowledge of how to use and thread a sewing machine.

Sewing machines and all materials will be provided. (Or bring your own sewing machine if you’d prefer!)

In this DIY Tarot Workshop, River Rising will teach folks how to create their own tarot cards using collage materials. Blank tarot cards and collage materials will be provided.

There’s a diverse and inviting tradition of daily writing as a way to document a year – or a life! In this generative writing workshop series we’ll look at (and create!) a variety of forms of writing meant to be used as a daily or weekly practice in the year ahead. Join us for one, two, three, or all four of these quarterly workshops.

The OffCenter Arts Puppet Crew is an all-ages group for all skill levels of puppetry. Join the fun, develop your puppet skills, learn to create and restore puppets, and have the opportunity to perform with other puppeteers at community events!

Join us for some super creative hands-on making in our new monthly journal making group at OffCenter with artist and teacher, Michelle Holdt! Build or "Hack" your own creative book! We begin by collecting fun paper and punching holes in it and tying it with a ribbon or “hack” an existing blank journal by collaging, stamping, and painting into it. Then learn a few simple sketching and poetry exercises to start to put “yourself into your book!”

Please come join us for a class all about making props or attachments for your Halloween costume using scraps, junk, jewelry, paper mache and more. Perhaps a parrot to put on the shoulder of your pirate costume, or a helmet for your astronaut costume? Bring any costume parts you’d like to work on, or come with inspiration and scour the studio for the perfect materials!

This drop in monthly workgroup focuses on strengthening the creative muscle. Perfect for those who feel like they have lost their creativity or just want to find new ways to expand their creative expression. We will explore integrating creative practices in everyday life. Some topics we’ve covered in past groups include: the importance of learning new things, how research can help your creativity, the art of giving up with an overview of Richard Serra’s Verb List.

Come put your new sewing skills to work in this beginning level class and sew your own reversible tote bag. OffCenter staff sewist, Alden Sobol, will guide you step by step through the process. This class is perfect for you if you have some basic experience using a sewing machine and are looking to improve your skill or confidence level.

Sewing machines and all materials will be provided. (Or bring your own sewing machine if you’d prefer!)

In this beginning sewing class, you will learn how the basic anatomy of a sewing machine, how to thread the needle and bobbin, and get to practice some basic machine troubleshooting, as well as get started on your first project - making a pin cushion.

Join Pamela Heater and other painters to work on your personal painting projects during this free, open painting studio time! Bring work to complete or start new work. Pamela will be there to join you in painting and provide guidance and advice as requested. In addition, there will be a painting prompt and/or activity to stir your creative juices.

Únete a OffCenter para una sesión enfocada en técnicas para la pintura acrílica. No se requiere experiencia previa en pintura . Vamos a experimentar con diferentes pinceles, superficies y combinaciones de colores. Los participantes irán a casa con una pieza e ideas para obras de arte futuras.

Join us for some super creative hands-on making in our new monthly journal making group at OffCenter with artist and teacher, Michelle Holdt! Build or "Hack" your own creative book! We begin by collecting fun paper and punching holes in it and tying it with a ribbon or “hack” an existing blank journal by collaging, stamping, and painting into it. Then learn a few simple sketching and poetry exercises to start to put “yourself into your book!”