In this four-day, hands-on workshop, students will create three unique mixed media books from start to finish. We’ll explore the full process of bookmaking as an expressive art form — beginning with making our own papers, then designing and decorating covers, and finally filling our books with drawing, mark-making, collage, and writing. Each book will…

“This class is cancelled due to scheduling conflict.  Join Kathleen for her 3-day class in September or check back for 2027 dates.” Returning for the 4rd year in 2026 In this unique one-day participatory workshop experience you’ll be introduced to the exciting processes and techniques of encaustic painting (hot wax) painting. The workshop is appropriate…

This workshop only has one spot left – 3/17/26 Once relegated to craft or decoration, fiber art has pushed far beyond the boundaries of traditional stitching and is now well-recognized as a form of fine art. The possibilities of creating art using fibers, textiles, paints, threads, and much, much more are endless, In this four-day…

Returning for the 4th year in 2026 A part of creating art comes from our own experiences, history, heritage and our personal unique voice. Colors we like, styles of art that we are drawn to, what feels right to us, and scents or taste that may spark a memory. In this fun 4-day workshop, we…

This workshop is currently on a waitlist as of 4/01/26 This studio and plein air workshop by ARC Living Master Mary Pettis is open to all artists, but especially designed for those who have a basic knowledge of oil painting and are now ready to move towards more personally expressive and masterful landscapes. Embracing both…

Returning for the 8th year in 2026 Are you ready to elevate your watercolor skills and capture the true spirit of the Great Northwoods? Join Dale L. Popovich for a transformative 4-day workshop that will deepen your understanding of transparent watercolors. Through a methodical, step-by-step changing landscapes on watercolor paper. Whether you’re painting the vibrant…

Returning for the 3nd year in 2026 Discover the expressive world of oil and cold wax in this dynamic workshop designed for artists of all levels! We’ll start by experimenting with acrylics, Flashe, and even repurposed paintings as our foundation—then add layers of collage for texture, depth, and fresh visual energy. As we move into…

Returning for the 8th year in 2026 Janet’s classes are a unique way to learn to paint with watercolors . . . liquid watercolors! The class explores using the liquid paints, which give more vibrancy to your paintings and simplify the artist’s palette, making watercolor painting more efficient and more fun.  Janet has a unique…

ARCHITECTURAL WATERCOLOR Capture the beauty and depth of your unforgettable travel photos into a watercolor painting. This watercolor workshop is open to any cityscape or any place of interest you wish to capture. You will be able to transform a structure engaged with its surroundings into a memorable piece to hang proudly. WHAT YOU WILL…

Faces First When you come, you’ll get an envelope full of face references, each student will pick a face they’d like to draw.  We’ll start with a first student’s pick and I’ll draw a quick demo, explaining the process as I go through the demo.  Then the whole class will draw that face with me…