KYLER’S KITCHEN: SOUPS, STEWS & SNOW DAYS – Cozy One-Pot Cooking Class with Kyler Rogers
Friday, January 9 / 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Wilson Arts Center / Kitchen
Age: 13 & up (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
Cost: $45 per person / $40 Wilson Arts 2026 Member

Registration deadline: Wednesday, January 7 at Noon

Warm up your winter with Kyler’s Kitchen’s Soups, Stews & Snow Days cooking class! Learn how to make hearty, delicious, and cozy soups perfect for chilly weather. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll:

• Make your own small batch of vegetable soup while also learning how to adjust recipes for larger families or meal prep.
• Watch a full chicken soup demo – Kyler will prepare a large pot from scratch using a chicken carcass for broth and teach you the steps for a homemade flavorful one-pot meal.
• Create your own drop dumplings – a simple, foolproof way to make tender dumplings to add to your chicken soup.

This class is perfect for home cooks who want practical skills for warming winter meals, including tips for scaling recipes, making comforting meals quickly, and adding simple homemade touches that elevate classic soups.

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

KYLER’S KITCHEN: BAKE & TAKE TREATS with Kyler Rogers
Wednesday, January 14 / 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Wilson Arts Center / Kitchen
Age: 10 & up (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
Cost: $40 per person / $35 Wilson Arts 2026 Member

Registration deadline: Saturday, January 10 at Noon

Celebrate the season of sweethearts (and sweet tooths!) in this hands-on class. We’ll make three easy and delicious treats perfect for sharing or enjoying all to yourself: creamy fudge, a fun cookie mix-in-a-jar recipe, and no-fuss crockpot peanut clusters. Learn simple tips for creating and packing these goodies so you can gift them to friends, family, or that special someone – or just to treat yourself!

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

CREATING FROM LIFE: Portrait Session with a Live Model moderated by Mike Radford
Saturday, January 17, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Wilson Arts Center / Brown Family Studio 1
Age: 14 & up (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
Cost: $20 per person

Registration deadline: Thursday, January 15 at Noon

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.

A COZY WINTER ARRANGEMENT WORKSHOP with The Kirk’s Flowers
Friday, January 23, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Wilson Arts Center
Age: 16 & up (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
Cost: $45 per person / $40 for Wilson Arts 2026 members

Registration deadline: Wednesday, January 21 at Noon

Beat the winter blues with a cozy bloom and sip floral class! Enjoy a warm drink while creating a charming winter arrangement full of soft textures, seasonal blooms, and comforting color.

This relaxed workshop is perfect for anyone looking for a cheerful, low-pressure creative evening. You’ll walk away with a gorgeous floral piece and a little more warmth to your week.

All materials provided. Ages 16+ welcome, but minors must have adult accompaniment.

PAPER SLASHING RENAISSANCE-INSPIRED COLLAGE WORKSHOP with Lori Oxendine
Saturday, January 24, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: Wilson Arts Center
Age: 14 & up (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
Cost: $30 per person / $20 for Wilson Arts 2026 members

Registration deadline: Wednesday, January 21 at Noon

Travel back to the late 15th century, when the practical mending technique used by Swiss soldiers started a fashion trend so unusual and bold that it swept through Europe’s aristocracy like wildfire.

In this workshop, we’ll breathe new life into that centuries-old style, reimagining it through paper collage instead of fabric. You’ll layer richly colored and patterned papers, then use a technique called “slashing” to reveal bursts of hidden color, creating vibrant, one-of-a-kind pieces by taking away rather than by adding.

Along the way, you’ll dive into color theory, play with texture, and explore movement in three dimensions to revive this rich Renaissance decadence. The result will be your own richly textured artwork that carries a blend of resilience, artistry, and a touch of flamboyance.

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

KYLER’S KITCHEN: ONE-BOWL HOT COCOA CAKE
Wednesday, January 28 / 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Wilson Arts Center / Kitchen
Age: 10 & up (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
Cost: $40 per person / $35 Wilson Arts 2026 member

Registration deadline: Saturday, January 24 at Noon

Warm up your winter with this hands-on baking class! We’ll make a rich, chocolatey hot cocoa-inspired cake that you’ll get to take home and enjoy. But this isn’t just any cake – we’ll explore all the ways to customize it with mix-ins, flavors, and toppings, teaching you how to build your own dessert concept from a simple base. Learn tips for creative variations, ingredient swaps, and flavor combinations so you can turn one classic recipe into a world of possibilities. Perfect for gifting, sharing, or treating yourself!

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

KYLER’S KITCHEN: VALENTINE’S COOKIE DECORATING
Thursday, February 5 / 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Wilson Arts Center / Kitchen
Age: 6 & up (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
Cost: $35 per person / $30 Wilson Arts 2026 member

Registration deadline: Tuesday, February 3 at Noon

Get ready to sweeten up your Valentine’s season! In this hands-on class, each participant will receive eight pre-baked cookies to decorate and take home. You’ll use colorful icings, sprinkles, and fun decorations to make your cookies uniquely yours. Plus, everyone will leave with the recipe so you can recreate these treats at home anytime. Perfect for gifting, sharing, or just indulging yourself!

All materials provided. Ages 6+ welcome, but minors must have adult accompaniment.

KYLER’S KITCHEN: DESSERTS FOR TWO
Wednesday, February 11 / 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Wilson Arts Center / Kitchen
Age: 10 & up (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
Cost: $50 per couple / $45 Wilson Arts 2026 member couple

Registration deadline: Saturday, February 7 at Noon

Treat yourself – and someone special – to a sweet, hands-on experience! In this interactive class, pairs will work together to make three delectable desserts in small, shareable portions: a creamy crème brûlée, a rich peanut butter brownie, and a moist mini carrot cake. Ideal for couples, friends, or parent-child duos, this class is all about learning, sharing, and enjoying homemade treats together. Each pair will leave with their desserts ready to savor and recipes to recreate these goodies at home! 

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

KIDS NIGHT OUT AT KYLER’S KITCHEN
Friday, February 13 / 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Wilson Arts Center / Kitchen
Age: 6 & up
Cost: $40 per person / $35 Wilson Arts 2026 member

Registration deadline: Wednesday, February 11 at Noon

Need a little “me time” before Valentine’s weekend? Send your kids to Kyler’s Kitchen for a special evening of fun, cooking, and treats! They will be greeted with hot cocoa and upbeat music, then get hands-on at our personal pizza bar, making their own delicious pizzas for dinner. After dinner, they’ll create no-bake cookie dough bites to take home and enjoy. Perfect for kids six and above, this 3-hour event gives parents a chance to relax while kids have a sweet and savory evening full of creativity and fun! But don’t wait to sign up, the class is limited to six kids! 

All materials provided. Ages 6+ welcome.

CREATING FROM LIFE: Portrait Session with a Live Model moderated by Mike Radford
Saturday, February 21, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Wilson Arts Center / Brown Family Studio 1
Age: 14 & up (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
Cost: $20 per person

Registration deadline: Thursday, February 19 at Noon

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.

KYLER’S KITCHEN: COOKIE CAKE CREATIONS
Thursday, February 26, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Wilson Arts Center / Kitchen
Age: 13 & up (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
Cost: $30 per person / $25 Wilson Arts 2026 member

Registration deadline: Tuesday, February 24 at Noon

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.

FIGURATIVE DRAWING SESSIONS

Immerse yourself in the art of figure drawing with our Figurative Drawing Sessions, guided by moderator Mike Radford. Experience dynamic live drawing with a rotating selection of professional models, featuring a blend of quick gesture sketches and extended poses. This workshop is designed for free, self-directed work with no formal instruction, making it ideal for artists of all skill levels. We provide easels, drawing boards, and a variety of mediums, but feel free to bring your own supplies as well. Join us for a session of creative exploration and skill enhancement!

Figurative Drawing is on pause due to construction. Check back later in 2026 for session dates!

Wilson Arts Workshop Disclaimer

Wilson Arts events are provided with no special warranty either express or implied. The Organizers, including but not limited to the Wilson Arts Executive Board and Sponsors of Wilson Arts events, assume no liability for any loss, theft, damage, or injury to property or persons whether arising in contract, negligence, equity or otherwise. Participation in Wilson Arts events is considered “at your own risk.” All participants must use due care under the circumstances to comply with all rules, regulations, and instructions given in the Workshops.

If Wilson Arts has to cancel a class/workshop, you will be given the option to put the funds toward an upcoming workshop OR a refund via check within 2 weeks of class cancellation.