Pence Adult Art Programs

With artist Bev Barnett, embark on a unique adventure to transform ordinary household recycling, kitchen waste, and foraged botanicals into textured handmade paper that tells a compelling story. In this workshop, we’ll move beyond the notion that paper should be flat, creating low-relief sculpture and highly textured sheets. You’ll master a simple, low-water method using a household blender to macerate pulp and learn how to incorporate color without messy dyes. By the time you leave, you’ll have 8 to 10 handmade papers, a blueprint for your own home studio, and the confidence to keep creating.

Sculptural Papermaking with Bev Barnett
Saturday, August 22 | 10 AM - 2 PM
$115 Members, $125 Non-Members (All materials included)

With instructor Katherine Klein, learn classic embroidery stitches (straight stitch, back stitch, french knots, chain stitch, satin stitch) to create a unique floral design on a Pence Gallery canvas tote. Each participant will receive a tote bag that features the Pence building and logo. This workshop is open to ages 12 and up and is perfect for beginners; no prior embroidery experience is necessary.

Tote Embroidery Workshop
Sunday, August 30, 1-4 PM
$25 Members, $40 Non-Members (All materials included)

This 5-week workshop with Misuk Goltz will focus on using your brushes to their full potential and practicing diverse hand motions to achieve painterly, expressive watercolor paintings. Students will learn how to distribute different values to create balanced and sophisticated artwork while painting various subjects. Please note that this class is intended for participants who have previous experience with watercolor techniques and color blending. The use of high-quality watercolor materials is strongly recommended to achieve the best results.

Intermediate Watercolor with Misuk Goltz
Tuesdays, 10 AM - 12 PM | September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
$170 Members, $190 Non-Members (Materials not included)

The Pence’s 6-session Healing Arts workshop uses art as a healing language for those experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one. Through the process of art making, participants will have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space in the Pence Learning Center under the guidance of facilitators Amy Vidra and Lyndsey Rocca.

REGISTRATION ONLINE IS REQUIRED IN ADVANCE through the Pence Gallery's website, and space is limited to the first 8 participants who register. Participants must be 18 or older, and no art experience is necessary. This program is generously sponsored by Bob & Joanne Andresen.

Healing Arts 6-Session Workshop
Fridays, 10-11:45 AM | Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30 & Nov. 6, 13
$25 Members, $35 Non-Members (all materials included)