WORKSHOPS & SPECIAL STUDIES
2025 Class Cancellation Policy
holiday 2025 WORKSHOPS:
OPTIONS FOR GRADES K-5/TEENS/FAMILY & ADULTS ONLY
Christmas Card Block Printing Workshop
Tuesday December 16th, 9:30am-12:30pm
Register here: $75/ one day workshop (5 spots left!)
This coming December, Christine Joy is looking forward to teaching a new 3 hour class, in block printing! This is a lovely medium with room for great stylistic experimentation. This class is for both the beginner and the advanced. We will be creating simple designs that can be printed onto Christmas greeting cards.
Holiday Cupcake Workshop: Teddy Bears & Presents
Holiday Cupcakes for All Ages
Sat Dec 20, 2pm-3pm
$30 per registrant - REGISTER HERE!
Make the season extra sweet at Cake Hoopla’s Teddy Bears & Presents decorating class! Each participant will decorate four festive cupcakes—two adorable teddy bears and two holiday gift boxes topped with colorful fondant bows and holiday sprinkles.
It’s the perfect holiday activity for kids and families to get creative and take home a box of cute, cozy cupcakes to share (or keep for Santa).
Each registration includes:
• Admission for one participant
• Four cupcakes in Cake Hoopla’s signature Fetti flavor (vanilla cake baked with rainbow sprinkles), with vegan chocolate and gluten-friendly options available
• Vanilla buttercream frosting and fondant in holiday colors
• Fun, festive sprinkles
• Step-by-step instruction and use of professional tools
Monday Mindfulness- Ongoing Drop In Series
October 20th- December 15th
Start your week with a guided meditation session that will leave you centered, grounded, and ready to approach life with intention! Each week students will experience a 30-45-minute mindfulness session. Certified mindfulness instructor Annie Shull will guide students through a grounding seated meditation, gentle yoga-based movement, and explore cultivation and body scan practices.
Certified mindfulness instructor Annie Shull
Mondays, 6pm-6:45pm | $15/Weekly Drop In (Dec sessions only!)
Returning January 26th-March 16th- register Here
To ensure the series can run, we ask students to enroll for 4 sessions as a minimum.
Bookbinding- Make Your Own Watercolor Sketchbook!
Sunday 3pm-6pm, Feb 22
Artist-Instructor: Katherine Burns
$75/one day workshop - Enroll here!
This workshop offers a hands-on experience in traditional bookbinding materials and techniques, specifically focusing on the creation of a watercolor sketchbook or journal with the coptic stitch. Students will learn the basics of bookbinding while honing their skills in stitching, covering, and finishing, creating a beautiful, functional book to take home.
This workshop is designed for all skill levels of participants interested in learning a creative, hands-on skill.
Students will need to bring a 9x12 pad of 140 lb watercolor paper of their choosing (Canson XL Watercolor paper is a great option.) All other materials including book board, decorative paper, book cloth and linen thread will be provided.
Painting Nocturnes in Watercolor
One Day Workshop
Tues 10am-12pm, Feb 24
Artist-Instructor: Christine Joy Swanson
Register Here: $45 for one day workshop
Explore painting simple silhouette landscapes in the foreground highlighting the beauty of the night sky with Christine Joy!
This workshop will focus on how to paint vibrant night skies and intentionally “bleed” the colors in a soft gradient. The class will begin with a demonstration and then students will experiment, receiving individual instruction and tips based on their experience.
In this class we will be working from some photos, so students are also invited to bring in their own photo inspiration to work from - however Christine will be providing many great photos as well.