Art Classes

Healing Through Art

Art is a beautiful way to express yourself, explore untapped creativity, manage stress and connect with others. All Living Well classes are led by our art instructor, Cheri Hunt, and no previous art experience is needed. Supply lists will be emailed to you after you register. Attendance throughout each series is highly encouraged but not required.

Register for classes at livingwell.nm.org

 

Get creative with an Art Class Pass for on-site classes

Living Well has an art class pass that enables you to choose up to 50 on-site art classes. These classes can help you reduce stress and support healing throughout your cancer journey.

We will notify you when you are getting close to the limit of on-site classes. You can take an unlimited number of virtual art classes.

 

upage, layering, stenciling and fun use of ephemera.

 

May – August

 

Mixed Media

Virtual

Tuesdays 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Wednesdays, 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Relax and let your imagination guide you in expressing your creativity through mixed media: collage, abstract art, decoupage, layering, stenciling and fun use of ephemera.

 

Open Studio

In Person (Geneva): Wednesdays, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

May 3rd through 31st

In Person (Geneva): Tuesdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

June 6th, July 11th – 25th

In Person (Warrenville): Thursdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

June 8th and 29th, July 13th – 27th, August 10th, 24th & 31st

Bring an unfinished art project from home or class to work on in this open-to-anything class.

 

 

 

May

 

Woodburning

In Person (Warrenville):

Thursdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, May 4 – 25

Curious about woodburning? Give it a try and see where it takes your creativity! Learn the free-handed art of decorating wood.

 

Needle Felting

In Person (Warrenville):

Thursdays, 6:00 – 7:30 pm, May 4-25

In this class, you will use a felting needle to draw and create 2D and 3D objects. Felting needles will also be used to create unique sculptures, jewelry, trinkets and pins. No experience is needed for this class.

 

Scratchboard Art

In Person (Warrenville):

Thursdays, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, May 4 – 25

We will use black and white clay board to make incredible art. Join us for this unique class experience!

 

Intro to Simple Bookbinding

In Person, Geneva: May 30th, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Learn the basics of book binding to create unique handmade journals.

 

 

June

Acrylic Pouring

In Person, Warrenville: Monday, June 5th, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us for this one-day workshop to learn the acrylic paint technique of pouring and dripping to create one-of-a-kind results.

 

Quilling

In Person (Geneva):

Tuesdays, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, June 6

In Person (Warrenville):

Thursdays, 6:00 – 7:30 pm, June 1, 8 and 29

Create designs by coiling and shaping narrow paper strips, gluing them together to decorate cards, jewelry and 3D miniatures.

 

Introduction to Oil Sticks Workshop

In Person, Geneva: Wednesday, June 28th, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

A one-day workshop to learn how to use oil sticks and create dreamy, creative art.

 

July

Mandala

In Person (Warrenville): Mondays, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, July 3 – 24

Be in the moment and focus on creating a mandala, a geometric pattern of the universe. Use it to focus your attention and be mindful.

 

Awaken Your Soul Vision Board Workshop

In Person, Warrenville: Thursday, July 6, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Visualize your future, manifest your dreams! Vision boards help us gain self-awareness and self-reflect what is important for us.

 

Lotta Prints

In Person (Geneva): Tuesdays, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, July 11 – 25

Learn a new way to cope with life’s challenges using simple techniques for self-expression through art. Learn techniques to combine print, ink and stenciling.

 

Botanical Gelli Printing

In Person (Geneva): Wednesdays, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, July 5 – 26

Tap into the lush foliage of the season and create one-of-a-kind prints without a press.

 

August

 

Alcohol Inks

In Person (Warrenville): Mondays, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, August 7, 21, and 28

Learn basic techniques of using alcohol inks. Use different papers, tiles, glass and metal to create unique art.

 

Cancer and Collage

In Person (Geneva): Tuesdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, August 1, 8, 22 and 29

Bringing together courage, comfort and strength, a variety of mediums will be explored to help express yourself.

 

Jewelry Making

In Person (Geneva): Tuesdays, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, August 1, 8, 22 and 29

Create one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry with beads, wire, repurposed jewelry and clay.

Week 1: Earrings//Week 2: Charm Bracelets//Week 3: Necklace Pendants//Week 4: Repurposed Jewelry

 

Scratchboard Art

In Person (Warrenville): Thursdays, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, August 3, 10, 24 & 31

We will use black and white clay board to make incredible art. Join us for this unique class experience!

 

Open Studio

In Person (Geneva): Wednesdays, August 2 & 9, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

In Person (Warrenville): Wednesdays, August 23 & 30, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Join us before your support group! Bring an open mind and an unfinished art project to work on in this open-to-anything class.

 

 

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