
Make Your Mark: Drawing Improv Workshop | Taught by Greg Benge
Improv-inspired drawing exercises turn the blank page into a playful stage, building creative confidence and spontaneity. Expect simple mark-making techniques plus prompts that use sketches to spark characters, scenes, and story ideas.
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Two days of playful drawing exercises that borrow improv values to break through self consciousness, comparison, and creative rigidity. Expect low pressure prompts, simple technique tips, and confidence building experiments on the page.

Two days of playful drawing exercises that borrow improv values to break through self consciousness, comparison, and creative rigidity. Expect low pressure prompts, simple technique tips, and confidence building experiments on the page.
Two days of playful drawing exercises that borrow improv values to break through self consciousness, comparison, and creative rigidity. Expect low pressure prompts, simple technique tips, and confidence building experiments on the page.

A weekend sampler of mini workshops that previews upcoming seasonal classes, with chances to meet instructors and try different formats. Creative networking vibes with an RSVP sign-up system included with registration.

A weekend sampler of mini workshops that previews upcoming seasonal classes, with chances to meet instructors and try different formats. Creative networking vibes with an RSVP sign-up system included with registration.
A weekend sampler of mini workshops that previews upcoming seasonal classes, with chances to meet instructors and try different formats. Creative networking vibes with an RSVP sign-up system included with registration.

Imaginative creative-writing session built around playful prompts and page-turning story ideas in a supportive group setting. Expect quick writes, sharing (optional), and craft tips to spark new scenes, characters, and drafts.

Imaginative creative-writing session built around playful prompts and page-turning story ideas in a supportive group setting. Expect quick writes, sharing (optional), and craft tips to spark new scenes, characters, and drafts.
Imaginative creative-writing session built around playful prompts and page-turning story ideas in a supportive group setting. Expect quick writes, sharing (optional), and craft tips to spark new scenes, characters, and drafts.

A facilitator-led morning session centered on shared creative practice, building creative courage and trust in your own abilities. Gather in an intimate parlor setting for reflective prompts, gentle accountability, and community encouragement.

A facilitator-led morning session centered on shared creative practice, building creative courage and trust in your own abilities. Gather in an intimate parlor setting for reflective prompts, gentle accountability, and community encouragement.
A facilitator-led morning session centered on shared creative practice, building creative courage and trust in your own abilities. Gather in an intimate parlor setting for reflective prompts, gentle accountability, and community encouragement.

Monthly evening salon digs into creativity roadblocks through guided discussion and prompts, with a chance to share works in progress. September’s “Feeding the Muse” session blends narrative arts, peer feedback, and creative momentum in an intimate parlor setting.

Monthly evening salon digs into creativity roadblocks through guided discussion and prompts, with a chance to share works in progress. September’s “Feeding the Muse” session blends narrative arts, peer feedback, and creative momentum in an intimate parlor setting.
Monthly evening salon digs into creativity roadblocks through guided discussion and prompts, with a chance to share works in progress. September’s “Feeding the Muse” session blends narrative arts, peer feedback, and creative momentum in an intimate parlor setting.

Hands-on studio workshop focused on self portraiture as visual storytelling, guiding participants through concept development and image-making techniques. Expect creative prompts and supportive critique geared toward building expressive, narrative-driven portraits.

Hands-on studio workshop focused on self portraiture as visual storytelling, guiding participants through concept development and image-making techniques. Expect creative prompts and supportive critique geared toward building expressive, narrative-driven portraits.
Hands-on studio workshop focused on self portraiture as visual storytelling, guiding participants through concept development and image-making techniques. Expect creative prompts and supportive critique geared toward building expressive, narrative-driven portraits.

Guided storytelling practice builds concise personal narrative skills alongside deep, empathetic listening in an accepting circle. A reflective, connection focused workshop designed to strengthen communication and community understanding in everyday life.

Guided storytelling practice builds concise personal narrative skills alongside deep, empathetic listening in an accepting circle. A reflective, connection focused workshop designed to strengthen communication and community understanding in everyday life.
Guided storytelling practice builds concise personal narrative skills alongside deep, empathetic listening in an accepting circle. A reflective, connection focused workshop designed to strengthen communication and community understanding in everyday life.

Hands-on sketching session built around sketchbook practice, drawing fundamentals, and low-pressure experimentation. A community-focused afternoon workshop welcoming beginners through experienced artists for shared prompts and supportive feedback.

Hands-on sketching session built around sketchbook practice, drawing fundamentals, and low-pressure experimentation. A community-focused afternoon workshop welcoming beginners through experienced artists for shared prompts and supportive feedback.
Hands-on sketching session built around sketchbook practice, drawing fundamentals, and low-pressure experimentation. A community-focused afternoon workshop welcoming beginners through experienced artists for shared prompts and supportive feedback.
Hands-on storytelling play for ages 6–10 using mystery objects and a giant story map to build an original kid-led tale. Encourages creativity, collaboration, and early writing skills in a playful lodge setting.
Hands-on storytelling play for ages 6–10 using mystery objects and a giant story map to build an original kid-led tale. Encourages creativity, collaboration, and early writing skills in a playful lodge setting.
Hands-on storytelling play for ages 6–10 using mystery objects and a giant story map to build an original kid-led tale. Encourages creativity, collaboration, and early writing skills in a playful lodge setting.

Fast-paced improv sets from local teams in a hosted, simulated show environment—ideal for recording a tight 10–20 minute run. BYOT or round up friends for a no-strings one-time performance with an audience-ready vibe.

Fast-paced improv sets from local teams in a hosted, simulated show environment—ideal for recording a tight 10–20 minute run. BYOT or round up friends for a no-strings one-time performance with an audience-ready vibe.
Fast-paced improv sets from local teams in a hosted, simulated show environment—ideal for recording a tight 10–20 minute run. BYOT or round up friends for a no-strings one-time performance with an audience-ready vibe.

A monthly soul-reset circle blends gentle creative prompts with guided reflection and sharing about living a whole creative life. Drop in for a cozy community connection session that nourishes artists and curious minds alike.

A monthly soul-reset circle blends gentle creative prompts with guided reflection and sharing about living a whole creative life. Drop in for a cozy community connection session that nourishes artists and curious minds alike.
A monthly soul-reset circle blends gentle creative prompts with guided reflection and sharing about living a whole creative life. Drop in for a cozy community connection session that nourishes artists and curious minds alike.

Hands-on cold wax painting session focused on composition—building layers, texture, and mark-making while refining focal points and value structure. Expect guided demos plus open work time in a small studio setting.

Hands-on cold wax painting session focused on composition—building layers, texture, and mark-making while refining focal points and value structure. Expect guided demos plus open work time in a small studio setting.
Hands-on cold wax painting session focused on composition—building layers, texture, and mark-making while refining focal points and value structure. Expect guided demos plus open work time in a small studio setting.
An informal evening discussion of Aime McNee’s “We Need Your Art,” digging into insights, takeaways, and creative-block breakthroughs. Trade reflections with other makers in a relaxed cafe setting centered on sustaining an art practice.
An informal evening discussion of Aime McNee’s “We Need Your Art,” digging into insights, takeaways, and creative-block breakthroughs. Trade reflections with other makers in a relaxed cafe setting centered on sustaining an art practice.
An informal evening discussion of Aime McNee’s “We Need Your Art,” digging into insights, takeaways, and creative-block breakthroughs. Trade reflections with other makers in a relaxed cafe setting centered on sustaining an art practice.

Hands-on intuitive painting session centered on letting go of perfectionism and following color, texture, and impulse on the canvas. A supportive studio environment encourages experimentation, self-expression, and stress-releasing creative play.

Hands-on intuitive painting session centered on letting go of perfectionism and following color, texture, and impulse on the canvas. A supportive studio environment encourages experimentation, self-expression, and stress-releasing creative play.
Hands-on intuitive painting session centered on letting go of perfectionism and following color, texture, and impulse on the canvas. A supportive studio environment encourages experimentation, self-expression, and stress-releasing creative play.

A monthly soul reset for creatives centered on reflection, sharing, and gentle prompts around living a whole creative life. Drop in for community connection, supportive conversation, and restorative morning energy.

A monthly soul reset for creatives centered on reflection, sharing, and gentle prompts around living a whole creative life. Drop in for community connection, supportive conversation, and restorative morning energy.
A monthly soul reset for creatives centered on reflection, sharing, and gentle prompts around living a whole creative life. Drop in for community connection, supportive conversation, and restorative morning energy.

Interactive Enneagram-based writing lab blending short teachings, lively discussion, and guided prompts to unlock creative blocks and deepen self-awareness. Weekly themed sessions invite reflection, experimentation, and supportive feedback in a Zoom setting.

Interactive Enneagram-based writing lab blending short teachings, lively discussion, and guided prompts to unlock creative blocks and deepen self-awareness. Weekly themed sessions invite reflection, experimentation, and supportive feedback in a Zoom setting.
Interactive Enneagram-based writing lab blending short teachings, lively discussion, and guided prompts to unlock creative blocks and deepen self-awareness. Weekly themed sessions invite reflection, experimentation, and supportive feedback in a Zoom setting.

Hands-on collage session layering florals and butterfly imagery into bright mixed-media compositions with guided prompts and take-home techniques. A relaxed studio workshop geared toward experimentation, personal style, and creative play.

Hands-on collage session layering florals and butterfly imagery into bright mixed-media compositions with guided prompts and take-home techniques. A relaxed studio workshop geared toward experimentation, personal style, and creative play.
Hands-on collage session layering florals and butterfly imagery into bright mixed-media compositions with guided prompts and take-home techniques. A relaxed studio workshop geared toward experimentation, personal style, and creative play.

Hands-on encaustic collage session layering molten beeswax, pigments, and paper ephemera into richly textured mixed-media pieces. Expect step-by-step instruction in safe heating, fusing layers, and finishing techniques in a cozy art-supply studio setting.

Hands-on encaustic collage session layering molten beeswax, pigments, and paper ephemera into richly textured mixed-media pieces. Expect step-by-step instruction in safe heating, fusing layers, and finishing techniques in a cozy art-supply studio setting.
Hands-on encaustic collage session layering molten beeswax, pigments, and paper ephemera into richly textured mixed-media pieces. Expect step-by-step instruction in safe heating, fusing layers, and finishing techniques in a cozy art-supply studio setting.

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Six-week beginner improv course centered on short-form comedy games and foundational skills like active listening, spontaneity, and the “Yes, And” principle. Build trust, comedic timing, and basic scene work while learning to create clear comedic premises.
Six-week beginner improv course centered on short-form comedy games and foundational skills like active listening, spontaneity, and the “Yes, And” principle. Build trust, comedic timing, and basic scene work while learning to create clear comedic premises.

Hands-on drawing session focused on linear thinking and perspective techniques, guided by artist Michael Shemchuck. Expect structured demonstrations, sketch practice, and critique-style feedback in a working gallery environment.

Hands-on drawing session focused on linear thinking and perspective techniques, guided by artist Michael Shemchuck. Expect structured demonstrations, sketch practice, and critique-style feedback in a working gallery environment.
Hands-on drawing session focused on linear thinking and perspective techniques, guided by artist Michael Shemchuck. Expect structured demonstrations, sketch practice, and critique-style feedback in a working gallery environment.