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!

January 2018 — Our website has been acting a bit wonky these days and occasionally changes class times without rhyme or reason! We are working on this issue, but if you see something strange please let Kristin know. Please don’t hesitate to contact with questions, either. Thanks and SO sorry for any confusion!

Dina Wakley 2-Day Mini Retreat!

Description

Enjoy two (2) full days of Dina Wakley’s creativity, energy and talent reveling in her colorful world of Art Journaling and Media Board Exploration.

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  Instructor

  Dina Wakley
  Dina Wakley’s upbeat approach to mixed media gives students the courage to express themselves through art journaling and the creation of mixed media boards. Dina’s guidance and techniques will both inspire and develop participants’ mixed media toolbag, allowing them to go deeper in their work.

• Dina Wakley Mini-Retreat
  June 22, 2018 - June 23, 2018
  10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Summer Art Journaling Series – New Stuff!

Description

Choose from an afternoon or evening timeframe for our 4-week Art Journaling Series starting June 28!

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  Instructor

  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.

• Afternoon Art Journaling Series
  June 28, 2018
  1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Evening Art Journaling Series
  June 28, 2018
  6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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Mixed Media Quilt Block Stitching

Description

Turn an abandoned vintage quilt square into a treasured piece of mixed media art by adding stenciling, embroidery, and embellishments. This popular class has been turned into a 3-week series!

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  Instructor

  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.

• Mixed Media Quilt Block Stitching
  July 10, 2018
  10:30 am - 12:30 pm
• Week 2 Mixed Media Quilt Block Stitching
  July 17, 2018
  10:30 am - 12:30 pm
• Week 3 - Mixed Media Quilt Block Stitching
  July 24, 2018
  10:30 am - 12:30 pm

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4-Week Metalsmithing Series

Description

Join our favorite resident expert Metalsmith and Jewelry-designer extraordinaire, Shand Stamper, in a 4-week Series as you explore the riveting, charming and joyous art of creating your own jewelry.

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  Instructor

  Shand Stamper
  Shand is an exceptional teacher of all things metal and jewelry!

• 4-Week Metalsmithing Series
  July 10, 2018 - July 31, 2018
  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Summer Bookclub – Modern Watercolor!

Description

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

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  Instructor

  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 11, 2018
  11:00 am - 1:30 pm
• Week 2 Bookclub - Modern Watercolor
  July 18, 2018
  11:00 am - 1:30 pm
• Week 3 - Bookclub - Modern Watercolor
  July 25, 2018
  11:00 am - 1:30 pm
• Week 4 - Bookclub - Modern Watercolor
  August 1, 2018
  11:00 am - 1:30 pm

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Pop-up Stitching!

Description

All Fiber and Embroidery related merchandise 25% off on Friday, July 13th! Pop in and stitch!!

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  Instructor

  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.

• Pop-up Stitching!
  July 13, 2018
  10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Words to Live By – Mini Art Journal

Description

Using a gessoed children’s board book you’ll create a mini art journal of your favorite quotes using Ephemera Paducah’s stash of images, paints, stencils and other cool stuff! What’s your favorite quote?

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  Instructor

  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.

• Words to Live By - Mini Art Journal
  July 14, 2018
  9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Tassels! Tassels! Tassels!

Description

Tassels! The perfect adornment to your wardrobe this summer. Or, a great way to find your keys in your purse!

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  Instructor

  Krystie Brinkley
  Krystie owns The Silver Chics here in Paducah, Kentucky and has been going strong handcrafting jewelry since 1999. I finally talked her into teaching! Don't miss out!!

• Morning Tassels
  July 20, 2018
  11:00 am - 12:30 pm
• Afternoon Tassels
  July 20, 2018
  1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

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Boho Bag!

Description

Spend a Saturday with Val & Kristin making a Boho Bag. You’ll stitch and sew and embellish to your heart’s content!

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  Instructor

  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.
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  Instructor

  Valerie Pollard
  Valerie loves all things Mixed Media!

• Boho Bag
  July 21, 2018
  9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Absolutely Abstracts with Jodi Ohl

Description

Immerse yourself in 2.5 days of painting large-scale abstracts with Jodi Ohl!

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  Instructor

  Jodi Ohl
  A self-taught mixed media artist, Jodi Ohl has earned herself a spot in the mixed media landscape, as both artist and renowned instructor. For the last several years she has developed a diverse body of work that features distinctive textures and bold color combinations.

• Absolutely Abstracts with Jodi Ohl
  July 27, 2018
  10:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Day 2 - Absolutely Abstracts
  July 28, 2018
  10:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Day 3 - Absolutely Abstracts
  July 29, 2018
  9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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