A rich experience awaits the everyday artist who seeks a break from the stresses of life. When life so easily entangles our soul and steals the joy right out of our days we need a place to rest. Art classes, taught by national teaching artists, give our students a safe place to express themselves visually. Whether this is your first time, or you’re a seasoned artist who desires to refine your skills, our workshops offer a variety of options to allow your creative spirit to soar.

If there are prerequisites for classes or experience needed, the workshop description will clearly tell you. Otherwise, if you are interested, dive in! You can do it! Our talented instructors are thrilled to teach beginners and experienced “everyday artists” alike!

Bohemian Rhapsody with Gwen Lafleur

Gwen Lafleur’s Bohemian Style and Iconic Flair will make for a terrific 3-days of art-making!

Instructor

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  Gwen LaFleur
  Gwen LaFleur has loved arts and crafts her entire life. Gwen has tired everything from drawing lessons to paper crafts, until finally finding her true home as a mixed media artist. Her work can be found in private collections around the world and has been published in Cloth Paper Scissors and Creative Scrapbooker magazines. 

• The Hanging Art Journal
  June 6, 2019
  10:00 am - 5:00 pm
• More Angels More Icons
  June 7, 2019 - June 8, 2019
  10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Stitchalong with Val in June!!

Stitchalong with Val on the 2nd Tuesday of the month!

• Monthly Stitchalong - June
  June 11, 2019
  11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Summer Evening Bookclub – Visible Mending

Bring your most-favorite worn out jeans and that awesome sweater with the big hole! We will use artful stitchery to repair and refresh your favorite things!

Instructor

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  Kristin Williams
  Kristin Williams is the owner of Ephemera Paducah. She adores mixed media and messing up her manicures with gesso, paint, glitter and other cool stuff.

• Summer Evening Bookclub - Visible Mending
  June 11, 2019
  6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
• Summer Evening Bookclub - Visible Mending
  June 18, 2019
  6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
• Summer Evening Bookclub - Visible Mending
  June 25, 2019
  6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Lettering Weekend with Kelly Klapstein

Breathe. Write. Relax. Learn the beautiful art of brush and watercolor lettering with renowned artist, author and teacher, Kelly Klapstein.

Instructor

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  Kelly Klapstein
  Kelly Klapstein, the author of The Art of Brush Lettering, is an artist who is passionate about sharing her love of letters and enjoys teaching workshops around the world, helping people relax and learn the techniques of calligraphy and hand lettering. Kelly is well-known for her calming, methodical teaching style and has developed her own brand of "Kelly Creates" lettering products with American Crafts.

• Day 1 - Introduction to Hand Lettering
  June 21, 2019
  1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• Day 2 - Beginner Brush Lettering
  June 22, 2019
  10:00 am - 4:30 pm
• Day 3 - Watercolor Lettering
  June 23, 2019
  9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mixed Media Favorites Series

Signup for the Series or pick and choose the Mixed Media projects/techniques that appeal to you! All are Kristin’s favorites!

Instructor

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  Kristin Williams
  Kristin Williams is the owner of Ephemera Paducah. She adores mixed media and messing up her manicures with gesso, paint, glitter and other cool stuff.

• PaperPalooza
  July 2, 2019
  10:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Collage Collage
  July 9, 2019
  10:00 am - 1:00 pm
• The Big Hot Mess - Reductive Painting
  July 16, 2019
  10:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Gel Printing - Adorned Journal
  July 23, 2019
  10:00 am - 1:00 pm

July Art Journaling Weekend!

Wanna hang out and Art Journal all weekend long???

Instructor

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  Kristin Williams
  Kristin Williams is the owner of Ephemera Paducah. She adores mixed media and messing up her manicures with gesso, paint, glitter and other cool stuff.

• Art Journaling Weekend (Starts Friday)
  July 5, 2019
  1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Saturday
  July 6, 2019
  10:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Sunday
  July 7, 2019
  9:00 am - 1:00 pm

A Smorgasbord – Watercolor, Zentangle, Mandalas, Oh MY!

My friend Andrea is going to be in town and she has a Smorgasbord of projects to teach you!

Instructor

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  Andrea Chebeleu
  Although we are on opposite coasts, we are never more than a phone call away. Come meet the kindest person who said, "Can I help?" when I shared my plans for opening Ephemera Paducah! Plus she has incredible skills from teaching for over 20 years!

• Intro to Zentangle
  July 8, 2019
  9:00 am - 11:30 am
• Mandala Journal
  July 8, 2019
  12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
• Abstract Mini Watercolor Journal
  July 8, 2019 - July 16, 2019
  3:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Summer Bookclub – Modern Watercolor!

Together we will work through a playful exploration of watercolor painting in this 4-week series. Different pricing options available!

Instructor

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  Kristin Williams
  Kristin Williams is the owner of Ephemera Paducah. She adores mixed media and messing up her manicures with gesso, paint, glitter and other cool stuff.

• Bookclub - Modern Watercolor
  July 10, 2019
  10:00 am - 12:30 pm
• Week 2 Bookclub - Modern Watercolor
  July 17, 2019
  10:00 am - 12:30 pm
• Week 3 - Bookclub - Modern Watercolor
  July 24, 2019
  10:00 am - 12:30 pm
• Week 4 - Bookclub - Modern Watercolor
  July 31, 2019
  10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Patience’s Summer Needle Felting Series!

Love Needle Felting or curious about it? This will be a great way to dive in. Join Patience as she leads this 4-week Series!

Instructor

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  Patience Renzulli
  Patience is a dear Lower Town neighbor, animal lover (particularly Whippets), and absolutely obsessed with needle felting.

• Needle Felting Series Week 1
  July 10, 2019
  2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• Needle Felting Series Week 2
  July 17, 2019
  2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• Needle Felting Series Week 3
  July 24, 2019
  2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• Needle Felting Series Week 4
  July 31, 2019
  2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Create Your Own Oracle Deck with Cathy Nichols

Spend 3 delightful days with Cathy Nichols as you explore mixed media painting and collage creating your own Oracle Deck!

Instructor

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  Cathy Nichols
  Cathy is a full-time artist, oracle card designer and the author of Storytelling Art Studio: Visual Expressions of Character, Mood and Theme in Mixed Media as well as the 'star' of the Storytelling Art Collection of DVDs through Artist Network TV.  Cathy also designs whimsical and story-oriented stencils for StencilGirl!

• Day 1 - Create Your Own Oracle Deck
  July 11, 2019
  4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Day 2 - Create Your Own Oracle Deck
  July 12, 2019
  9:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Day 3 - Create Your Own Oracle Deck
  July 13, 2019
  9:00 am - 6:00 pm