Pence Adult Art Programs

Part of the Pence's Healing Arts Program and run by facilitator Amy Vidra, this one-time workshop focuses more broadly on themes related to depression, anxiety, or major life changes. Through the process of art making, participants will have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space.

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 One-Time Workshop
Monday, May 18, 10-11:45 AM
$5 Members, $10 Non-Members (all materials included)

This watercolor portrait workshop with Misuk Goltz will teach you how to mix skin tones and develop a layering process to capture a subject’s likeness and character. Students will explore an expressive style rather than realistic perfection, focusing on facial structure, features, and shadows. Through hands-on demonstrations, you’ll be guided until your portrait comes to life. Portrait painting experience isn’t necessary, but participants should be familiar with the basics of drawing and watercolor painting.

Watercolor Portrait Painting with Misuk Goltz
Saturday, May 23, 10 AM - 2:30 PM
$120 Members, $135 Non-Members (materials not included)

You don’t need to be an artist to enjoy making beautiful blue cyanotypes! In this introductory class with artist Linda Clark Johnson, you’ll learn all the basics of this fun and easy alternative photographic technique. Using light-sensitive chemicals, you’ll expose prints of plants in the sun and process them in water. By the time you leave, you’ll have 4 gorgeous 8 x 10” blueprints and the know-how to create more at home.

Botanical Blueprints with Linda Clark Johnson
Sunday, May 31, 10 AM - 2 PM
$115 Members | $125 Non-Members
(All materials included except for flowers and foliage, which participants should bring)