Ocean Reef Art League


WORKSHOPS at Ocean Reef Art League

2023-24 Schedule

  • All workshops require pre-registration. Workshops are subject to the Art League Cancellation Policy

PRE-Register by phone or email at:
 Artleago@bellsouth.net
Call: 305-367-2359

Woohoo! We are happy to be back with another exciting season! We hope you notice many new and exciting workshops like our holiday themed quilting, mother-daughter Sailors Valentines, Photo Memory Books, Sea Glass framed mosaics, Fused Glass, Alcohol Ink and so much more. Our Oils and Acrylics students are in for a great season with a few new workshops as well as our fun Friday Oils & Acrylics classes with Andres.

  • With pride, I am happy to announce we have secured Master Artist Patrick Saunders for a 3-day Oils and Acrylics workshop for anyone interested in brushing up on old skills and learning new ones. The Art League was busy this summer to ensure our members a creative and exciting season! 

Classes and workshops fill up quickly, so we encourage you to sign up in a timely fashion. The Art League does not employ resident artists, all of our instructors travel to be with us each day they teach. Every class / workshop requires pre-registration, please be mindful of our instructors. - Belinda Neilds, Class / Workshop Chair 

November Workshops

Learn to Knit with Jenny Baumer
Wednesdays, November 8 & 15
10:00am – 12:00pm
$225 Member $295 Non-Member
  • This workshop will get you started and teach you how to knit. With the help of Jenny Baumer, you will have opportunity to use your new skills to create a small project such as a scarf or cowl.  All materials included.

Alcohol Ink with Diane Smith
Friday, November 10
10:00am – 3:00pm
$125 Member $164 Non-Member
  • What is Alcohol Ink? It is a highly pigmented ink with an alcohol base. These inks are manipulated using alcohol. Since the inks are alcohol based, they evaporate quickly, so they dry in minutes. Also, once the ink is dry, it can be revived, reprocessed, and manipulated further. You are not finished until you want to be. Because of the nature of these inks there is a variety of techniques and styles that are unique to alcohol inks. In these workshops we will explore a variety of techniques and surfaces. They require no experience and are all standalone classes. You will be introduced to the media on 2 surfaces, Yupo (plastic paper) and ceramic tile. We will try several methods including drop, swipe, spray, drip. We will experiment with texture using saran wrap and felt. All materials included.

Thanksgiving Table Runner with Lizzie Stebbins
Tuesday & Wednesday, November 14 & 15
10:00am – 1:00pm
$165 Member $250 Non-Member
  • Get in the spirit of the season with this beautiful holiday runner. A perfect project for the beginning quilter, we’ll be using the “stitch and flip” method to create a festive runner. At the end of the class, you’ll have a lovely addition to your holiday décor or a thoughtful handmade gift to give! Please contact the Art League for more information

Nantucket Baskets with Linda Brown
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
November 14, 16, 17
10:00am – 3:00pm
  • Price is based on the project chosen. Join master weaver Linda Brown as she guides you through weaving your own lifetime keepsake. A short history of Nantucket Baskets: There are four distinctive elements that define a Nantucket light-ship basket; the basket is woven on a mold, the staves are made of rattan, the weavers are made of cane, and the basket has a solid wood base. Baskets with these characteristics were developed on Nantucket during the course of the nineteenth century. These baskets were robust, practical, used as storage and carrying baskets. Nantucket baskets were widely used in island stores, workshops, and homes. As the island transitioned from a whaling economy, the islands’ work baskets became a popular keepsake of an island visit. How this style of rattan basket developed is obscure. There are roots in the baskets of Nantucket indigenous people. Native Wampanoags wove baskets using ash wood splints and weavers and made the bottoms of their baskets square and woven. Similar to light-ship baskets, some native baskets featured a carved flange on top of the handle to keep it in place. Farm baskets of New Hampshire may also have provided inspiration for the development of the Nantucket light-ship basket.

Become a Professional Artist for the Night
Monday, November 20
4:30 – 6:30pm
$95 Member $125 Non-Member
  • Beverages and hors d’oeuvers provided.
    Glass in one hand and paintbrush in the other, our knowledgeable instructors will turn you into the artist you never thought you could be! You and your fellow members will enjoy a relaxing night concluded with a take home masterpiece that is suitable for framing. All materials included.

Kids Happy Hour
Tuesday, November 28
4:00pm – 6:00pm
$85 Member $85 Non Member
  • Parents, enjoy a night out while the kids get together to create a masterpiece. Students will be given step-by-step paint along instruction and go home with a painting that they will be proud of! All materials included.

Christmas Tree Suncatchers with Glass Artist Stephanie Martin
Wednesday, November 29
3:00pm – 5:00pm
$130 Members $165 Non-Member
  • Make your own mini glass art piece. Take this creative workshop with Stephanie Martin making your own fused glass fish suncatcher in a kiln. Each suncatcher is 6 to 8 inches across and made from fusible and dichroic glasses. Students will have the creative free range to create a unique piece. No experience necessary. All Materials Included.

December Workshops

Nantucket Baskets with Linda Brown
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
December 4, 6, 8
10:00am – 3:00pm
  • Price is based on the project chosen. See the November 14 – 17 basket workshop description for more information.

Create a Holiday Photobook with Cheryl Conklin
Tuesday, December 5
2:00pm – 4:00pm
$85 Member $105 Non-member
  • Before the holiday house guests come in, take some time to gather your photos from summer, fall, or use any photos you would like, to create a personalized photo book. We all end up taking so many photos and then never see them again! Cheryl will take you step by step through this fun creative project and you will walk away with a personalized photo book you are proud to share. Photobooks preserve lifelong memories for generations to enjoy and look back on in the future. You may use any photos you wish, this is your book!

Beginners Needlepoint with Linda Kaplan and Claudia Langworthy
Tuesday & Thursday, December 5 & 7
10:00am – 12:00pm
$140 Member $165 Non-Member
  • Join Linda Kaplan and Claudia Langworthy as they guide you through stitching an adorable Ocean Reef Christmas ornament. Whether you are a beginner or just want to brush up on your needlepoint skills, all are welcome. Kits include all fibers, scissors, and canvas. Just bring your glasses if needed! Class size is limited.

Festive Winter Table Runner with Lizzie Stebbins
Wednesday & Thursday, December 6 & 7
10:00am – 1:00pm
$165 Member $250 Non-Member
  • You will love sewing this charming holiday table runner together. Perfect for the confident beginner or intermediate sewist, this runner uses half square triangles and goes together beautifully. A gracious hostess gift or use it on your own holiday table. Please contact the Art League for more information.

Alcohol Ink with Diane Smith
Friday, December 8
10:00am – 3:00pm
$125 Member $164 Non-Member
  • Please see the November 10 workshop for more information on Alcohol Ink. In this workshop we will be getting into the holiday spirit by making ornaments with alcohol Ink. We will work on Glass, Plastic and Ceramic ornaments. They can be abstract or representational and can be personalized. All materials included.

Paint and Sip Night
Monday, December 18
4:30 – 6:30pm
$95 Member $125 Non-Member
  • Beverages and hors d’oeuvers provided. Keep your weekend rolling! Invite your friends, meet new ones, share memories, and create your very own masterpiece. Paint and Sip Night combines the fun and relaxation of a party with the instruction of a class. All materials included.

Holiday Gift Bags, Tags, and Stockings with Lizzie Stebbins
Tuesday, December 19
10:00am – 1:00pm
$125 Member $160 Non-Member
  • Get ready for homemade holiday gift giving with this holiday-themed one day workshop! Enjoy making gift bags and gift tags in a variety of sizes and festive themes or learn to sew a simple stocking. All Materials included.

Christmas Ornament Suncatchers with Glass Artist Stephanie Martin
Wednesday, December 20
3:00pm – 5:00pm
$130 Members $165 Non-Member
  • Make your own mini glass art piece. Take a creative workshop with Stephanie Martin making your own fused glass Christmas Tree suncatcher in a kiln. Each suncatcher is 6 to 8 inches across and made from fusible and dichroic glasses. Students will have the creative free range to create a unique piece to add to their Christmas décor or an adorable handmade gift to give this season. No experience necessary. All Materials Included.

Kids Happy Hour
Friday, December 29
4:00pm – 6:00pm
$85 Member $85 Non-Member
  • Parents, enjoy a night out while the kids get together to create a masterpiece. Students will be given step-by-step paint along instruction and go home with a painting that they will be proud of! All materials included.

January Workshops

Kids Happy Hour
Wednesday, January 3
4:00pm – 6:00pm
$85 Member $85 Non-Member
  • Parents, enjoy a night out while the kids get together to create a masterpiece. Students will be given step-by-step paint along instruction and go home with a painting that they will be proud of! All materials included.

XL Market Tote - Sewing by Machine 101 with Lizzie Stebbins
Thursday & Friday, January 4 & 5
10:00am – 1:00pm
$150 Member $195 Non-Member
  • This XL Market Tote is a great project to take you through all the basics. In this class, we’ll cover cutting fabric using rotary cutter and ruler, using fusible interfacing, and working on a sewing machine to create a lined carryall perfect for work, gym, school, or shopping. Contact the Art League for more information.

Needlepoint Embellishment with Linda Corirossi
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
January 8, 9, 10
10:00am – 3:00pm
$425 Member $550 Non-Member
  • Join Linda and your fellow needlepointers for an advanced class on your own personal canvas. Linda will personally design a stitch guide and have it kitted with fibers for the fun three-day workshop. Canvas must be submitted to her no later than November 1, 2023. Class size is limited. Linda is a nationally recognized instructor and teaches all over the United States. This is her 6th year teaching at Ocean Reef. Contact Linda Kaplan at lkap@aol.comfor further info.

Nantucket Baskets with Linda Brown
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
January 8, 10, 12
10:00am – 3:00pm
  • Price is based on the project chosen. See the November 14 – 17 basket workshop description for more information.

Alcohol Ink with Diane Smith
Friday, January 12
10:00am – 3:00pm
$125 Member $164 Non-Member
  • Please see the November 10 workshop for more information on Alcohol Ink.
    In this workshop we will create several pieces of jewelry using Alcohol Ink on Dominoes, Glass Cabochons, and even Metal washers. Each piece will be unique. All materials included.

Create a Memories Photobook with Cheryl Conklin
Tuesday, January 16
2:00pm – 4:00pm
$85 Member $105 Non-member
  • After you’ve caught your breath from all of the holiday festivities, take some time to gather your special photos from the holidays, to create a personalized photo book. There are so many memories created throughout the holidays, between seeing relatives you do not see on a regular basis, holiday traditions, and enjoying your little ones while they are still little! Cheryl will take you step by step through this fun creative project and you will walk away with a personalized photo book you are proud to share. Photobooks preserve lifelong memories for generations to enjoy and look back on in the future. You may use any photos you wish, this is your book!

Colored Pencils with Carmen Kelley
Tuesday & Wednesday, January 16 & 17
10:00am – 3:00pm
$250 Member $325 Non-Member
  • Colored pencils are easy to take anywhere. This course will inspire you to love the richness you can acquire with the right colored pencils. They are an alternative to the traditional oils, watercolors or acrylics. Colored pencils help you slow down while creating a painterly composition. If you already have basic drawing skills, you can master this medium. Contact the Art League for a Materials List.

Abstract Art Night
Wednesday, January 17
4:30 – 6:30pm
$95 Member $125 Non-Member
  • Beverages and hors d’oeuvers provided.
    Let loose in this Abstract pant and sip night. Create a piece of art unique to your taste with the help of a professional artist. Absolutely no experience needed! Unlock your inner artist and go home with a painting you love. All materials included.

Learn to Knit with Jenny Baumer
Wednesdays, January 17 & 24
10:00am – 12:00pm
$225 Member $295 Non-Member
  • This workshop will get you started and teach you how to knit. With the help of Jenny Baumer, you will have the opportunity to use your new skills to create a small project such as a scarf or cowl. All materials included.

Learn to Crochet with Jenny Baumer
Wednesdays, January 17 & 24
1:00pm – 3:00pm
$175 Member $225 Non-Member
  • This workshop will teach you the basics of crochet. Crochet is a great way to embellish other crafts such as knitting and sewing. It is also wonderful to use on its own. All materials will be provided for you to crochet a small project.

Sea Glass Mosaics with Susi Trottnow
Tuesday, January 23
10:30am – 12:30pm
$95 Member $125 Non-Member
  • Create a mixed media piece of wall art in this workshop. We will be creating beautiful one-of-a-kind mosaics using sea glass, found objects and sparkles held together with clear epoxy on 11x14 wood framed glass. A buffet of sea glass, shells, sand, crushed glass and accent pieces will be available. Students have creative freedom to design the mosaic scene they wish and are also welcome to bring in any treasures they may want to add to their piece. All materials included.

Geometric Seashell Art with Tina Cedras
Tuesday & Wednesday, January 23 & 24
10:00am – 3:00pm
$375 Member $485 Non-Member
  • See what seashells have to offer. Create alongside Seashell Artist Tina Cedras! Try your hand at geometric seashell art and learn the process of making a mixed media piece of wall art. Go through the intricacies of each step as you learn how to prep, prime, clean, and strategically arrange each shell. Described as a similar medium to Sailors Valentines with a contrastive attitude. All materials included.

Discover Your Family History with Tamara Hallo
Thursdays, January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
10:30am – 12:30pm
$195 Member $255 Non-Member
  • This six-week class is designed to jumpstart your genealogy research project and learn what resources are available both online and off. This course also touches on the basics of DNA testing and how to organize and share your research with family members. Contact the Art League for a Materials List.

Light Up Your Paintings with Mark Shasha! 
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, January 29, 30, & 31
9:00am – 4:00pm
$500 Member $650 Non-Member

Here is the painting workshop you always wanted! 

  • World renown artist Mark Shasha brings his years of experience and enthusiasm to you with one-on-one instruction here in the art center.
    Mark will start each day with a complete demonstration and discuss Drawing, Composition, Values, Texture, Color and Light. He will show you quick techniques he has developed to make your paintings look brighter, more lively and more natural.

  • Mark loves to teach as much as he loves to paint. His bestselling videos and books have earned him thousands of fans around the world and his work has been exhibited in galleries and museums internationally for 30 years. 
    As a special reference teaching tool exclusively for THIS CLASS, Mark will be using his awarded paintings from recent museum exhibitions.

Sea Life Suncatchers with Glass Artist Stephanie Martin
Wednesday, January 31
3:00pm – 5:00pm
$130 Members $165 Non-Member
  • Make your own mini glass art piece. Take this creative workshop with Stephanie Martin making your own fused glass fish suncatcher in a kiln. Each suncatcher is 6 to 8 inches across and made from fusible and dichroic glasses. Students will have the creative free range to create a unique piece. No experience necessary. All Materials Included.

February Workshops

Alcohol Ink with Diane Smith
Friday, February 2
10:00am – 3:00pm
$125 Member $164 Non-Member
  • Please see the November 10 workshop for more information on Alcohol Ink.
    This workshop will teach you the technique of using Alcohol ink on a Silk Scarf. You will choose a color combination that blends well. You may do an abstract of representational piece on silk. Working on silk is a fun new experience. All of our past surfaces were nonporous. Colors will be applied and blended with the alcohol. In addition to the liquid inks, we will also use some alcohol-based markers. All materials included.

Sea Glass Mosaics with Susi Trottnow
Tuesday, February 6
10:30am – 12:30pm
$95 Member $125 Non-Member
  • Create a mixed media piece of wall art in this workshop. We will be creating beautiful one-of-a-kind mosaics using sea glass, found objects and sparkles held together with clear epoxy on 11x14 wood framed glass. A buffet of sea glass, shells, sand, crushed glass and accent pieces will be available. Students have creative freedom to design the mosaic scene they wish and are also welcome to bring in any treasures they may want to add to their piece. All materials included.

Paint Night
Wednesday, February 7
4:30pm – 6:30pm
$95 Member $125 Non-Member
  • Beverages and hors d’oeuvers provided. This interactive paint and sip night allows you to have fun, while relaxing and enjoying the company and comradery of others while creating a painting that will make you proud! All materials included.

Introduction to Plein Air Inspiration with Julie Skoda
Tuesday, February 13
9:30am – 12pm at Greenberg Park
1:00pm – 3:30pm at the Ocean Reef Art League
$175 Member $225 Non-Member
  • All mediums welcome; Julie will demo in soft pastel. We will spend the morning at Greenberg Park and discuss composition, color, inspiration and value structure. Bring your phone or camera for a few snapshots to record your scene. After a brief lunch break, we will use these images to create a small painting in the medium of your choice. Julie will do a short demo; Individual coaching, one-on-one instruction and positive critiques are available. All experience levels welcome.
    About the instructor: Julie Skoda is an award-winning pastel artist from the Chicago area and Ocean Reef member. She is a signature member of the Chicago Pastel Painters and the Degas Pastel Society, an associate member of the Pastel Society of America, Associate with Distinction of the American Women Artists, Associate member of the American Impressionist Society and Associate Artist with Unison Handmade Pastels. She teaches online and in the studio during the year. Her work can be viewed at www.julieskoda.com Contact the Art League for a Materials List.

Sailors Valentines with Instructor Suzanne Marie Dietsch
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
February 13, 14, 15
9:00am – 4:00pm
$725 Member $945 Non-Member
  • Sailors’ Valentines, at one point, were thought to be made by sailors aboard whaleships. The truth is these intricate shell pictures were a favorite souvenir of mariners, usually acquired in Barbados, a frequent stop by whaleships on their return home. Sailors’ Valentines are made in an octagon shaped wood box with designs and messages created using a variety of shells native to the West Indies.
    Today the range of design, color, and texture using shells has far surpassed the simple designs of Valentines from the early 1800’s. Three-dimensional design, arrangements of shell flowers, scrimshaw, and other natural materials are just a few things that can be seen today.
    About the Instructor: Suzanne Marie Dietsch is a multi-time first place and best-in-show recipient in the most competitive shell competitions in the country: Philadelphia, Sarasota and Sanibel. She is known for her creative, three-dimensional approach to this craft. Her goal is to honor the nautical folk-art history of Sailors Valentines while creating a more personal, contemporary spin to this treasured 1800’s art form. Suzanne has a deep appreciation for nature’s artistry and enjoys the intricate, mosaic expressions that can be created with seashells. Her work can be found atwww.seashellvalentines.com.
    Class Size is Limited. All Materials included.

Mother and Daughter Sailors Valentines with Suzanne Marie Dietsch
Friday, February 16
1:30 – 4:30pm
$175 Member $225 Non-Member
  • Complete this Sailor’s Valentine pattern in a 1-day workshop with award-winning shell artist Suzanne Marie Dietsch; Refer to the February 13-15 Sailors Valentine description for more information. The way this workshop is designed, mothers and daughters will work on the same Sailors Valentine together. Class Size is Limited. All Materials included.

Glazing Workshop with Tim McPherson
Friday, February 16
10:00am – 4:00pm
$140 Member $175 Non-Member
  • This workshop will show the versatility of Stoneware. We will use a variety of glaze combinations and decorative design work combined with the use of different stoneware products. In this workshop you will make pieces that are both decorative and functional. Tim has been a travel Instructor for over 30 years here in the states and internationally. He lives in Chicago, IL, and for the past 20 years and has been a private contractor for Mayco Colors in Hilliard Ohio.


Kids Happy Hour
Monday, February 19
4:00pm – 6:00pm
$85 Member $85 Non-Member
  • Parents, enjoy a night out while the kids get together to create a masterpiece. Students will be given step-by-step paint along instruction and go home with a painting that they will be proud of! All materials included.

Nantucket Baskets with Linda Brown
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
February 19, 21, 23
10:00am – 3:00pm
  • Price is based on the project chosen. See the November 14 – 17 basket workshop description for more information.

Sculpting Made Easy with Gregory Johnson
Tuesday through Saturday,
February 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Tuesday – Friday 9:00am – 2:00pm, Saturday 9:00am – 12:00pm
$650 Member $825 Non-Member
  • A workshop where we focus on something YOU would love to sculpt. Create your very own bronze sculpture with the help of Greg. The process is simplified, as Greg creates your armature, orders your clay, brings many tools, and helps you bring the sculpture to life!

Follow Your Heart Suncatcher with Glass Artist Stephanie Martin
Wednesday, February 28
3:00pm – 5:00pm
$130 Members $165 Non-Member
  • Make your own mini glass art piece. Take a creative workshop with Stephanie Martin making your own fused glass heart suncatcher in a kiln. Each suncatcher is 6 to 8 inches across and made from fusible and dichroic glass. This piece can be hung in your home, or used as a pendent for a necklace. No experience necessary. All Materials Included. 

March Workshops

Sea Glass Mosaics with Susi Trottnow 
Tuesday, March 5 
10:30am – 12:30pm 
$95 Member $125 Non-Member 
  • Create a mixed media piece of wall art in this workshop. We will be creating beautiful one-of-a-kind mosaics using sea glass, found objects and sparkles held together with clear epoxy on 11x14 wood framed glass. A buffet of sea glass, shells, sand, crushed glass and accent pieces will be available. Students have creative freedom to design the mosaic scene they wish and are also welcome to bring in any treasures they may want to add to their piece. All materials included. 

Fish Collage Quilt with Lizzie Stebbins 
Wednesday & Thursday, March 6 & 7
10:00am – 1:00pm
$175 Member $295 Non-Member 
  • Learn an innovative laying/collage method to make a collaged fish quilt full of color, rhythm and life! No templates or fusing. You will be introduced to different aspects of the quilt collage such as fabric selection, construction, backgrounds, boarders, quilting and finishing. 

Nantucket Baskets with Linda Brown
Days & Times Vary, March 11 – 15 
10:00am – 3:00pm
  • Price is based on the project chosen. See the November 14 – 17 basket workshop description for more information.

Fabulous Faces in Water Media with Jean Pederson 
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 
March 12, 13, 14
10:00am – 4:00pm
$775 Member $995 Non-Member
  • Learn to focus on creating interesting portraits in mix media with an emphasis on water soluble paints, mediums and collage. Jean is known for her interesting use of layers that flow through the background into the subject of her paintings. You will learn how to build interesting grounds, simplify your subject and organize your chaos into interesting paintings! Come with an open mind, a desire to work and of course, have fun.
    About the Instructor: Jean Pederson is the author of Expressive Portraits: Creative Methods for Painting People and Mixed Media Painting Workshop. Jean has been honored with numerous national and international awards over the years, and has work placed in the Royal Collection in Windsor, England. She was the first recipient of the Federation of Canadian Artists Early Achievement Award, recognizing her many honors and awards for consistently exceptional painting, and for her international writing to promote art education. Jean was awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for contribution to the arts. Recently Jean was awarded Best in Show with the ISEA 2022 international exhibition.
    Jean Pederson has exhibited her work both nationally and internationally in museums and galleries in Jiangsu China, London, England, Stockholm, Sweden, New York, United Nations, San Francisco, Mexico and across Canada. A popular instructor throughout North America, she has led workshops at colleges, professional organizations, symposiums and has juried national and international exhibitions.

Kids Happy Hour
Tuesday, March 19 
4:00pm – 6:00pm 
$85 Member $85 Non-Member
  • Parents, enjoy a night out while the kids get together to create a masterpiece. Students will be given step-by-step paint along instruction and go home with a painting that they will be proud of! All materials included. 

Suncatchers of the Sea with Glass Artist Stephanie Martin 
Wednesday, March 20
3:00pm – 5:00pm  
$130 Members $165 Non-Member
  • Make your own mini glass art piece. Take a creative workshop with Stephanie Martin making your own fused glass suncatcher in a kiln. Each suncatcher is 6 to 8 inches across and made from fusible and dichroic glasses. No experience necessary. All Materials Included.

Painting a Sunlit Cottage in the Studio with Kathleen Denis 
Wednesday & Thursday, March 20 & 21 
10:00am – 4:00pm
$325 Member $425 Non- Member 
  • Want to learn how to capture a charming sunlit cottage? Kathleen will teach you what elements to apply to create the warmth of the sun, along with compositional elements, focal point, painterly brushstrokes and color harmony. She will also discuss how to photograph scenes to paint. You will start by creating value sketches and color mixing before you paint on your canvas. These foundational elements will help your painting be filled with light! This class will include demos, slide presentations and personal time spent with each student. Kathleenwill provide a photograph for reference or you may bring your own. 
    About the Instructor: Kathleen is an award-winning artist and a generous, thorough teacher who desires to help her students grow as artists and enjoy painting. Her paintings and accreditations may be viewed at www.KathleenDenis.com. Contact the Art League for a Materials List

April Workshops

Memories of the Season Photobook with Cheryl Conklin
Thursday, April 11
1:00pm – 3:00pm
$85 Member $105 Non-member
  • As the Ocean Reef 2023-24 season comes to an end, we hope you look back with fond memories. Gather your favorite photos from this season and create a personalized photobook. Between the unique events, friends we see, relatives we host, there are so many special memories created at Ocean Reef. Cheryl will take you step by step through this fun creative project and you will walk away with a personalized photo book you are proud to share. Photobooks preserve lifelong memories for generations to enjoy and look back on in the future. You may use any photos you wish, this is your book!

Kids Happy Hour
Friday, April 5
4:00pm – 6:00pm
$85 Member $85 Non-Member
  • Parents, enjoy a night out while the kids get together to create a masterpiece. Students will be given step-by-step paint along instruction and go home with a painting that they will be proud of! All materials included.

Sea Glass Mosaics with Susi Trottnow
Tuesday, April 9
10:30am – 12:30pm
$95 Member $125 Non-Member
  • Create a mixed media piece of wall art in this workshop. We will be creating beautiful one-of-a-kind mosaics using sea glass, found objects and sparkles held together with clear epoxy on 11x14 wood framed glass. A buffet of sea glass, shells, sand, crushed glass and accent pieces will be available. Students have creative freedom to design the mosaic scene they wish and are also welcome to bring in any treasures they may want to add to their piece. All materials included.

Season Ending Painting Happy Hour
Wednesday, April 10
4:30 – 6:30pm
$95 Member $125 Non-Member
  • Beverages and hors d’oeuvres provided. Trade in your bar stool for an easel! Shake up your traditional happy hour and join us for a night of fun led by one of our professional artists. All materials included.

Alcohol Ink with Diane Smith
Friday, April 12
10:00am – 3:00pm
$125 Member $164 Non-Member
  • Please see the November 10 workshop for more information on Alcohol Ink.
    In this workshop we will be creating a more advanced painting on an aluminum surface. After
    creating our base in Alcohol Ink we will embellish the work with Black or White Pen. These works may be abstract or floral. Or perhaps a coral reef? We will discuss composition, contrast, value, focal point and line in this workshop as, all must be considered for a finished piece of artwork. All materials included.

Alcohol Ink with Diane Smith
Friday, April 19
10:00am – 3:00pm
$125 Member $164 Non-Member
  • Please see the November 10 workshop for more information on Alcohol Ink.
    Today we will be creating greeting cards. You will have an opportunity to create new pieces or use some of the pieces you have created during a previous class. You will be introduced to several different methods including stamps, layering, and cutting your alcohol ink images. All materials included.

Nantucket Baskets with Linda Brown
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
April 22, 24, 26
10:00am – 3:00pm
  • Price is based on the project chosen. See the November 14 – 17 basket workshop description for more information.

Spring Flowers with Glass Artist Stephanie Martin
Wednesday, April 24
3:00pm – 5:00pm
$130 Members $165 Non-Member
  • Make your own mini glass art piece. Take a creative workshop with Stephanie Martin making your own fused glass flower suncatcher in a kiln. Each suncatcher is 6 to 8 inches across and made from fusible and dichroic glass. Students will have the creative free range to create a unique piece. No experience necessary.  All Materials Included