Join us for an inspiring 3-hour workshop designed for artists of all skill levels to refine their portrait techniques. This session features a clothed live model holding an extended single pose, giving you the time and focus to create a detailed work or explore multiple interpretations from different angles (space permitting).

Bring your favorite materials and work in the medium of your choice or use ours! Easels and drawing boards will be available for your convenience. This is a self-directed session with no formal instruction, so come prepared to work freely and creatively.

Whether you’re a professional or a complete beginner to portrait drawing, all skill levels are welcome!

All materials provided. Ages 14+ welcome, but minors must have adult accompaniment.

Back by popular demand! Learn how to bake the ultimate soft, chewy, golden brown cookie cake from scratch, then explore a world of creative mix-ins and flavor combinations. From classic chocolate chunks and salty pretzels to colorful candies, nuts, cookies, or swirls of peanut butter and caramel – you’ll discover how to mix, match, and customize cookie cakes that are as unique as they are delicious. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just because! All materials are provided.

All materials provided. Ages 13+ welcome, but minors must have adult accompaniment.

In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the secrets behind portable pastries fit for a medieval feast—no corset or chainmail required. Explore the differences between flaky turnovers and hearty hand pies, practice techniques for savory fillings and sweet glazes, and create both savory and dessert-style pastries to take home and enjoy.

On the menu:
– Ground Beef, Mushroom, Carrot, and Onion Hand Pies
– Cheese, Onion, and Potato Turnovers
– Blueberry Hand Pies with Lemon Glaze
– Strawberry Turnovers with Cream Cheese Glaze

Whether you’re coming straight from the Faire or just love cozy, old-world-inspired comfort food, this class is a delicious way to round out the day.

Whether you’re a professional or a complete beginner to portrait drawing, all skill levels are welcome!

All materials provided. Ages 10+ welcome, but minors must have adult accompaniment.

Create your very own floral arrangement – no green thumb required! Our Visual Arts Coordinator, Dee Dee Oliver, will take you step-by-step through designing, assembling, and arranging your one-of-a-kind colorful bouquet of beauties.

Each participant will create their own arrangement of five to six flowers, artfully displayed in a small vase that will never need watering!

All materials provided. Ages 14+ welcome, but minors must have adult accompaniment.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a playful, hands-on baking class

You’ll learn simple techniques for layering flavors, working with melted chocolate, and building eye-catching treats that are perfect for sharing, gifting, or enjoying at home.

In this class, you’ll create:
– Loaded Leprechaun Rice Krispy Treats
– Lucky Charms-Infused Cookies
– White Chocolate Lucky Charm Bark

Whether you’re celebrating the holiday or just lookig for a lighthearted baking experience, this class is a sweet way to spend the evening.

All materials provided. Ages 10+ welcome, but minors must have adult accompaniment.

Celebrate the flavors of spring in this hands-on thumbprint cookie masterclass. Participants will learn how to create tender, bakery-style thumbprint cookies and explore a variety of classic and seasonal fillings, from bright citrus curd to fruity jams and nostalgic favorites.

In addition to baking multiple cookie variations, this class includes a demonstration and take-home recipe for Kyler’s favorite homemade lemon curd—perfect for future baking, gifting, or spring desserts.

What we’ll create:
– Lemon Curd & Powdered Sugar Thumbprint Cookies
– Blueberry Jam Thumbprint Cookies
– Strawberry Jam Thumbprint Cookies
– Peanut Butter & Jelly Thumbprint Cookies

All materials provided. Ages 10+ welcome, but minors must have adult accompaniment.

Step into the world of animation and create a character that moves, acts, and shows off its personality! In this workshop, students design their own paper characters and learn how animators bring them to life using simple joint systems, just like the basics of digital character rigging. Then the real fun begins. Students explore what makes an awesome TV show intro: building a cool world, setting the vibe (mystery? adventure? comedy?), showing their character in action, and crafting a title sequence that grabs attention.

After they craft their characters and storyboard their ideas, students use beginner-friendly stop-motion techniques to animate a short “intro scene,” much like a TV show opening. Each participant takes home their handmade paper character along with a digital video to share. At the end of the session, we screen everyone’s clips in a fun animation preview, complete with popcorn!

After the workshop, Design Lab staff add final edits to combine all clips into a polished collection of intro sequences for students to keep.

Celebrate the season with a hands-on carrot cake workshop focused on classic flavors, thoughtful technique, and springtime hosting inspiration. In this extended class, participants will learn how to make a moist, well-spiced carrot cake from scratch, paired with a light and fluffy whipped cream cheese frosting.

While cakes cool, students will enjoy a delicious appetizer to snack on and learn helpful hosting tips for upcoming Easter dinners—from simple presentation ideas to ways to make gatherings feel warm and effortless. Kyler will also demonstrate how to make her signature candied pecans, perfect for decorating cakes, topping desserts, or gifting during the holiday season.

This relaxed, three-hour class allows plenty of time for mixing, baking, frosting, decorating, and conversation, with tips you can use long after Easter has passed.

All materials provided. Ages 13+ welcome, but minors must have adult accompaniment.

Welcome spring with a hands-on workshop focused on crowd-pleasing appetizers and easy hosting ideas. In this class, participants will learn how to prepare a selection of savory bites perfect for gatherings, happy hours, and seasonal celebrations.

We’ll cover simple techniques for balancing flavors, prepping ahead, and presenting appetizers in a way that feels thoughtful without being complicated. This workshop is designed to be relaxed, interactive, and full of practical takeaways you can use all spring long.

A look at what we’ll make:
– Savory Rosemary & Parmesan Shortbread Cookies
– Smoked Paprika & Blue Cheese Ball
– Herb & Garlic Infused Dipped Oil
– Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls

All materials provided. Ages 10+ welcome, but minors must have adult accompaniment.

Indulge in the classic French dessert everyone loves in this hands-on Crème Brûlée Masterclass. Participants will learn the techniques behind creating the perfect creamy custard, achieving a perfectly caramelized sugar top, and adding subtle flavor variations to elevate this timeless treat.

This workshop goes beyond just following a recipe—Kyler will share tips for presentation, timing, and finishing touches so your custards come out flawless every time. Participants will leave with their own dessert to enjoy and the confidence to recreate it at home.

What we’ll learn:
– Classic Vanilla Crème Brulé
– Tips for flavored variations and presentation
– Perfectly caramelized sugar topping