"I learned more in 4 hours than I had in years on my own."
—Natalie M., Student
Bite-sized, Deep-dive Artist Workshops
Discover the secrets of art with our Art Hacks series—a dynamic collection of bite-sized workshops that blend practical techniques, inspiring art history, and creative problem-solving.
Each workshop offers a focused exploration of a unique topic. Whether you’re sharpening your drawing technique or broadening your understanding of art history, this series is your fast track to deeper knowledge and creative breakthroughs.
Upcoming
Drawing the Figure
Ages 12-16, Beginner to Intermediate
Saturday, February 21, 2026
10AM - 2:30 PM (with 30-minute break)
Instructor: Ryan Greis
Drawing the human figure can feel tricky, but it doesn’t have to be! This workshop helps young artists tackle the body head-on, improving observation skills and learning how to draw figures that feel alive and believable.
We’ll break the body down into simple shapes and forms, explore proportions, and understand how movement and posture affect what we see. By the end, drawing people won’t feel like guessing. It’ll feel like putting together a puzzle you can actually solve.
Drawing the Head/Face
Adults, Beginner to Intermediate
Saturday, February 28, 2026
10 AM - 3 PM (with 30-minute break)
Instructor: Ryan Greis
Heads and faces are central to portraiture, yet they can be intimidating to draw. This workshop gives you a chance to tackle this challenge directly, improving your understanding of facial structure and learning how to represent it with confidence.
We will break down the anatomy of the head and face and demystify it, so that when you study references, you can see the skull, planes, and features as a series of simple shapes that fit together logically. By the end, drawing a face won’t feel like guesswork.
Inked!: Capturing Form Using Pen & Ink
Ages 12-16, Beginner to Intermediate
Saturday, March 14, 2026
9AM - 12 PM
Instructor: Ryan Greis
Pen and ink is one of the most expressive ways to capture form and detail. This workshop helps artists of all levels explore how line, texture, and shading can bring drawings to life.
We’ll break down techniques for using pens to define shape, volume, and movement, while learning how to simplify complex forms into marks that communicate structure and personality. By the end, you’ll be confidently creating drawings that are bold, precise, and full of energy
Connecting to Creativity: An Evening of Incense, Music, Art, and Community
Friday, April 10, 2026
5:30 PM - 8 PM
Join John Launius and Jacob Zengerling for an evening of incense, music, art, and community. John will share smokeless incense from around the world and Jacob will be performing a beautiful audio landscape on guitar as a backdrop for this very special occasion.
We will be dropping into a quiet meditative flow state for 1 - 1.5 hours so please arrive on time and ready to create or meditate.
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Connecting to Creativity: An Evening of Incense, Music, Art, and Community
Friday, January 30, 2026
5:30 PM - 8 PM
Drawing the Head/Face
Ages 12-16, Beginner to Intermediate
Saturday, January 31, 2026
10 AM - 2:30 PM (with 30-minute break)
Instructor: Ryan Greis