Santa's Elf Workshop

Date
Friday, October 16 2026, 10:50 - 11:50 am
Description

Calling all little elves! Kids ages 4–10 are invited to the Elf Workshop at Rheault Farm to create a special handmade gift for a parent, guardian, or loved one. Each gift will be wrapped and ready to go under the tree, so it stays a surprise until the big day!

Once Upon A Time (Ages 6-12)

Once upon a time, in an art studio filled with imagination, a world of creativity came to life! In this five-week Art Studio session, artists will step into the magical world of fairy tales, folklore, and storybook adventures as they bring their own imaginative stories to life through art. From enchanted forests and magical castles to mythical creatures and whimsical characters, each class invites artists to explore new materials, techniques, and creative possibilities.

Comic Strips (Ages 13+)

Bring your stories to life, one panel at a time! In this beginner-friendly Comic Strip Art Studio, explore the art of visual storytelling as you learn to create your own original comics. Through fun, hands-on drawing activities, you'll discover how to develop characters, plan storylines, design panels, and use expressions, dialogue, and action to tell engaging stories. From your first sketches to a finished comic strip, you'll build drawing and storytelling skills while exploring your own creative style.

Character Design (Ages 13+)

Learn through fun, hands-on drawing activities how to develop unique characters using shapes, expressions, poses, personalities, and visual storytelling techniques.

This 5-class session is led by Avery Bauman, a freelance artist and animator specializing in animation and comics, with a degree in Fine Art in Animation.

No experience is necessary! This is a traditional pen-and-paper art class, so no technology skill is required. All materials are provided.

Arctic Adventures (Ages 3-12)

Bundle up your imagination and get ready for a creative adventure into the frozen world of the Arctic! In this five-week Art Studio session, artists will explore icy landscapes, incredible Arctic animals, and the wonders of a world covered in snow and ice. Through fun, hands-on projects, artists will experiment with a variety of art materials, techniques, and textures as they bring their frosty creations to life.

Cozy Creations (Ages 3-12)

Get creative, get cozy, and explore the art of all things warm and wonderful! In this five-week Art Studio session, artists will experiment with a variety of art materials, techniques, and textures to create projects inspired by the comforts of the cozy season. From warm winter scenes and whimsical woodland creatures to colorful mittens, mugs of hot cocoa, and textured mixed-media masterpieces, each class brings a new opportunity to imagine, explore, and create.

Comic Strips

Bring your stories to life, one panel at a time! In this beginner-friendly Comic Strip Art Studio, explore the art of visual storytelling as you learn to create your own original comics. Through fun, hands-on drawing activities, you'll discover how to develop characters, plan storylines, design panels, and use expressions, dialogue, and action to tell engaging stories. From your first sketches to a finished comic strip, you'll build drawing and storytelling skills while exploring your own creative style.

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