Join local pine needle basket maker Karen McCarthy for this exciting half-day workshop. The focus will be individualized, so students of all levels are welcome. Students can choose to learn a variety of techniques from the basics (starting a basket, changing thread, shaping sides, finishing a basket) to more advanced techniques (adding beads or other findings, doing a variety of stitches, or sculptural work). Students who are familiar with pine needle basket making are encouraged to bring work in progress and beads or findings they would like to incorporate into a basket. Students should bring $20 cash to pay for materials. Additional materials will be available for purchase.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Karen McCarthy
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your photography skills, this class offers a unique hands-on experience that will inspire and challenge you. Day one we will meet on-site at the Beaufort County Wildlife Refuge, a drive through refuge. We will caravan through, making frequent stops to walk off the trail and capture more. On Day two we will review our photographs and learn important post-processing techniques to enhance your images and ensure you have the best finished product possible! Imagine capturing the beauty of nature with your own lens, guided by a skilled instructor who is passionate about photography. No matter your skill level, you’ll find a sense of belonging among fellow art enthusiasts who share your passion for photography.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Kendra Natter
Cost: $130
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Come & have an amazing "Girls Night Out" or "Date Night" with us at the Art League Academy! We will be experimenting with numerous Acrylic Pouring techniques. Some traditional, some unique, but all super fun. Julie will show you how to make beautiful florals and other really amazing effects! So, join us and relax and unwind with a glass (or two) of wine and let Julie lead you in creating your own pouring masterpiece! All participants must be age 21+, ZERO Exceptions will be made to this rule. All supplies are included in the cost of this workshop. Limited complementary wine will be provided but you are welcome to BYOB. This class requires zero experience.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Julie Schroeder
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

On canvas, you'll create a wonderful sunflower or flower of your choice! We will be achieving textures with many layers of paint and media. We will experiment with torn papers, string, napkins, stenciling, glue, paint, glitter and a variety of other interesting materials. Come let your creativity loose and have fun making this 3-Dimensional piece of art! Students should bring $20 cash to pay instructor for materials, which will all be provided for you.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Julie Schroeder
Cost: $60
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Join us for this exciting class with Minnesota based instructor, Julie Schroeder. Discover and energize your inner artist and loosen up with exciting new watercolor techniques. Using color, texture, layering, expressive mark making & splattering, we'll be experimenting with different professional papers, handmade organic papers & masa papers. Our main project will be a lovely landscape. We'll be layering on beautiful rich color in a wet into wet beginning with a special technique combining Masa Paper onto the watercolor paper to create a beautiful textured batik look! We will also be doing some smaller pieces exploring a variety of brush techniques and using handmade papers for 3-D effects. This class is perfect for all levels of experience.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Julie Schroeder
Cost: $150 + $20 cash for supply fee
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Come & have an amazing time creating a beautiful sailboat scene. We'll be using a variety of palette knife techniques on canvas, no experience necessary! We'll be using some really rich and creamy paints to have a lot of textures, interesting characteristics, and 3-D effects. You’ll learn how to layer your paint and a achieve 3-dimensional look using a palette knife. So, join us and relax and unwind with a glass (or two) of wine and let Julie lead you in creating your own pallet knife masterpiece! All supplies are included in the cost of this workshop. We will have limited complementary wine for attendees age 21+, but you're welcome to BYOB if you prefer something different.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Julie Schroeder
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Alcohol inks have such a color intensity & personality unmatched by other mediums. Each painting is totally unique, bright & powerful. Julie will walk you through the steps to create beautiful vibrant paintings. It’s so exciting to watch the inks move & flow & it happens right in your hands! Anyone can do it…no need to have experience. This ink is acid-free, fade-resistant & fast-drying. We'll be using the inks on Yupo paper as well as on tiles for amazing effects! Come & have fun creating beautiful landscape paintings with inks. You'll take home many little gems of paintings as well as some on tiles. Students should bring $20 cash to pay instructor for all the supplies.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Julie Schroeder
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Come and learn about the stages of the papermaking process as we discuss variations of proper studio set up, preparing pulp, mixing additives and natural dyes, sheet forming, pressing and drying. We will also cover a selection of creative techniques, which you will have time to explore. Both beginners and seasoned artists will enjoy this low-pressure workshop as Debi encourages students to try new techniques that might be outside of your comfort zone but will result in a one-of-a-kind masterpiece! Come learn a new craft with us! In addition to the registration cost, students should bring $10 cash to pay the instructor for materials, which she will provide for you. Please bring exact change to ensure a timely start.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Debi West
Cost: $40
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Students in this workshop will be familiarized with the fundamental principles of drawing, enhancing their ability to see the basic shapes, forms, and values that make up the landscape. Participants will learn to “read” a photograph to accurately discern its weaknesses and to discover its hidden artistic gems. By integrating nature’s inherent proportions into the artistic process, students will receive the rudimentary essentials of composing a masterful landscape drawing. With only a few basic tools used by master artists for centuries, each student will be instructed to properly design, construct, draw, and render a realistic, even a photographic, image of their chosen landscape on paper.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Robert H. Way
Cost: $400
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

This fun workshop gives you the chance to play with glass! You will create your own triple dipper platter using glass as your canvas. No painting experience is necessary! This is a fun workshop so bring a friend and create something new! Once you’ve finished your creations, Kathy will take them to her studio, fire them in the kiln and then return the finished plates to the Academy for you to pick up a week later. Students should bring $20 cash to pay the instructor for their materials, which she will provide for you.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Kathy Oda
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Join Lowcountry artist and Art League of Hilton Head instructor, Kristen Augustine, for this exciting 90-minute session perfect for those who want as little or as much creative guidance as they prefer. Perfect for date-night, or girls-night-out, Kristen will lead attendees in completing their very own Sea Turtle painting in acrylic paint on a standard size canvas panel that can easily and inexpensively be framed to enjoy for years to come! All participants must be age 21+, zero exceptions will be made to this rule. All supplies are included in the cost of this workshop. Limited wine will be provided but you are welcome to BYOB.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Kristen Augustine
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

This fun workshop gives you the chance to play with glass! You will create your own 8" x 8" plate using glass as your canvas. No painting experience is necessary! This is a fun workshop so bring a friend and create something new! For this special class, extra turtle stencils will be provided so you can really nail your own turtle masterpiece! Once you’ve finished your creations, Kathy will take them to her studio, fire them in the kiln and then return the finished plates to the Academy for you to pick up a week later. Students should bring $20 cash to pay the instructor for their materials, which she will provide for you.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Kathy Oda
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

This fun workshop gives you the chance to play with glass! You will create your own triple dipper platter using glass as your canvas. No painting experience is necessary! This is a fun workshop so bring a friend and create something new! Once you’ve finished your creations, Kathy will take them to her studio, fire them in the kiln and then return the finished plates to the Academy for you to pick up a week later. Students should bring $20 cash to pay the instructor for their materials, which she will provide for you.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Kathy Oda
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Why does a well painted picture often lack the “punch” that would make it an award winner? Very often the problem is a weak composition. Rediscover the methods used by the ancient masters to design and compose their magnificent and enduring works of art. Learn a simplified, guaranteed approach to designing your own strong, well balanced, and beautifully composed work of art. Acquire the knowledge that elevates your artwork to the dynamic levels you desire. Whether you are a novice or an advanced artist, these timeless principles provide the certain advantage you need to achieve a greater degree of perfection in your artwork.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Robert H. Way
Cost: $400
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738