After mingling over BYO wine and beer, students sit down with an experienced artist to produce the evening’s piece in acrylic paint

Black-and-white or sepia photos of trees, signs, and other found objects double as letters to spell names or words encased in frames

Images of found objects, such as trees, fences, and signs, double as letters to spell name or word encased in 39.5"x15.5" frame

Classes on beading and wire-working, brilliant round-cut diamond in white-gold or yellow-gold band, or jewelry supplies and finished pieces

Foam trays, dowels, fabric samplers, and other unexpected craft supplies

20,000 sq. ft. workshop bustles with welding, automotive, woodworking, and machinery, and hands-on classes in dozens of disciplines

Kids aged 8–15 experiment with various media at indoor-outdoor camps that stimulate creativity at country studio

Drum guru teaches students to read & write music & develop independence between hands & feet during four 30-minute private lessons

Professional artists guide brush strokes as students emulate painted templates of flowers, cardinals & other subjects in two-hour classes

Art instructors lead classes through painting process & provide all equipment as participants fuel creativity with refreshments from home