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!

Collage + Painting + Resin = You’ve been asking for it!

Create 2 collages and learn how we get that cool glossy finish on much of the art hanging on our walls!

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.

• Friday - Collage+Painting+Resin
  June 24, 2022
  9:00 am - 4:30 pm
• Saturday - Collage+Painting+Resin
  June 25, 2022
  9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Needlefelt a Donkey!

A Donkey is not only gorgeous and hilarious but a great way to learn a few new needlefelting techniques with Patience!

Instructor

Patience Renzulli
Patience is a dear Lower Town neighbor, animal lover (particularly Whippets), and absolutely obsessed with needle felting. And a Sarafina Certified Instructor! The Sarafina Certification Curriculum serves to certify instructors to teach using Sarafina techniques, products, and structural support. Sarafina Certified Instructors are skilled, understand the potential of the medium, and are able to convey a world of felting possibilities in a helpful, fun, and concise manner.

• Needlefelted Donkey - Day 1
  Includes lunch!
  July 8, 2022
  9:00 am - 4:30 pm
• Needlefelted Donkey - Day 2
  Includes lunch!
  July 9, 2022
  9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Found and Gathered with Seth Apter

As we navigate our new world, after a long stretch of isolation and uncertainty, we will gather together to find a new way to create, express, engage, and flourish.

Instructor

Seth Apter
Seth Apter is a mixed media artist, instructor, author and designer. His artwork has been exhibited in multiple exhibitions and can be found in numerous books, independent zines, and national magazines.

• Day 1 - Found and Gathered
  July 21, 2022
  10:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Day 2 - Found and Gathered
  July 22, 2022
  10:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Day 3 - Found and Gathered
  July 23, 2022
  10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Salvaged and Adorned Summertime – a Day of Mixed Media Stitching!

Spend a day turning an abandoned vintage quilt square into a treasured piece of fiber art by adding stenciling, embroidery, and embellishments.

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.

• Salvaged and Adorned
  July 25, 2022
  10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Art Journaling Weekend

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

• Friday - Art Journaling Weekend
  July 29, 2022
  1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• Saturday - Art Journaling Weekend
  July 30, 2022
  10:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Sunday - Art Journaling Weekend
  July 31, 2022
  9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Faux Mache with Sunny Carvalho

Sunny lives in a world where everything is happy and squirrels iron her pants.

Instructor

Sunny Carvalho
Sunny Carvalho's unique style is whimsical, lively, pleasingly odd, and shows that this humble artist never takes herself too seriously. A patient and skilled instructor, Sunny's classes are a delight.

• Day 1 - Faux Mache
  August 11, 2022
  9:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Day 2 - Faux Mache
  August 12, 2022
  9:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Day 3 - Faux Mache
  August 13, 2022
  9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Kitchen Sink Journal with Tiffany Goff Smith

Strap in, prepare to throw in everything, including the Kitchen Sink, and turn trash into a treasured art journal with Tiffany Goff Smith, aka the Southern Gal!

Instructor

Tiffany Goff Smith
Tiffany is an Artist, Creator, Educator, and Idea Generator who loves recycling, repurposing, and reusing in her creating.

• The Kitchen Sink - Day 1
  August 25, 2022
  9:00 am - 4:00 pm
• The Kitchen Sink - Day 2
  August 26, 2022
  9:00 am - 4:00 pm
• The Kitchen Sink - Day 3
  August 27, 2022
  9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Mixed Media Experimentation

Immerse yourself in Two Full Days of MIxed Media wonderfulness!

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.

• Wednesday Mixed Media Experimentation
  September 21, 2022
  9:30 am - 4:30 pm
• Thursday Mixed Media Experimentation
  September 22, 2022 - September 23, 2022
  9:30 pm - 4:30 am

Make a splash with Mary Beth & Rae!

Talk about double-trouble! Rae MIssigman and Mary Beth Shaw riffing off of each other in this once-in-a-lifetime Mixed Media Watercolor Workshop!

Instructor

Mary Beth Shaw
The founder and original StencilGirl! This creative lady is an inspirational dynamo!

Rae Missigman
Rae Missigman, mixed media artist and instructor, is known for her vivid colors, intricate layering, and signature repetitive art marks. As an instructor, Rae strongly encourages all artists to trust themselves to fearlessly do what they love. She champions a bold voice, continuing education, and finding inspiration in the everyday.

• Make a Splash Option #1 (Weekend)
  October 20, 2022
  9:30 am - 4:30 pm
• Make a Splash Option #1 (Weekend)
  October 21, 2022
  9:30 am - 4:30 pm
• Make a Splash Option #1 (Weekend)
  October 22, 2022
  9:30 am - 4:30 pm
• Make a Splash Option #2 (WeekDAY)
  October 24, 2022 - October 25, 2022
  9:30 pm - 4:30 pm
• Make a Splash Option #2 (WeekDAY)
  October 25, 2022
  9:30 am - 4:30 pm
• Make a Splash Option #2 (WeekDAY)
  October 26, 2022
  9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Abstract Collage Extravaganza with Jodi Ohl

Led by artist and author of “Abstracts in Acrylic and Ink”, Jodi Ohl. During this 2.5 day workshop, students will have plenty of time to create, have one on one attention, and watch multiple demonstrations by the instructor to reinforce many techniques and processes.

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.

• Abstract Collage Extravaganza - Day 1
  November 3, 2022
  10:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Abstract Collage Extravaganza - Day 2
  November 4, 2022
  10:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Abstract Collage Extravaganza - Day 3
  November 5, 2022
  9:00 am - 2:00 pm