In this hands-on class, elementary students will explore photography as an art form, learning design principles, composition, and lighting. Cameras will be provided for students to check out and use to create their own photographic art. Select pieces will be displayed in Spiva’s Reserve Gallery throughout March, with artwork available for sale. Upon returning the […]

Discover the magic of working with glass in this hands-on class. Join Jane as she leads you through the steps to design and create your very own glass heart. After the class, your piece will be fused in a kiln. You’ll be notified when it’s ready to be picked up. Our glass classes are limited […]

Under Rachel's guidance, students will create their own caricatures inspired by Tim Burton’s distinctive style, using watercolor and ink. She will provide step-by-step instruction, demonstrating key stylistic elements to help bring your caricature to life. This class also offers an excellent introduction to watercolor painting, making it ideal for beginners who prefer a structured and […]

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a fun and creative workshop just for kids with Ciera West and Des Hernandez. Students will craft their own pizza and heart-shaped collages, unleashing their creativity. This is the perfect opportunity for parents to enroll their kids in a festive workshop while they enjoy our couples' class downstairs in the gallery—or […]

Celebrate love and creativity this Valentine’s Day with a unique and artistic experience designed to bring you closer to your partner. Couples will collaborate through a playful Painting Swap Challenge. Starting with individual paintings from the imagination or optional prompts, partners will swap canvases every 10 minutes, adding their own creative touches to each other's […]

Create stunning floral designs with the dynamic string-pulling technique! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore how to use strings, chains, and beads to manipulate paint and craft intricate, one-of-a-kind patterns. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this slow and steady process allows for endless creativity, transforming simple materials into elegant floral forms and […]

Students will go over the fundamentals of photography: shooting in manual mode, understanding light and composition, and even going on a photo walk downtown. After a provided lunch, participants will then spend the afternoon learning the basics of Photoshop editing. Students will have a week to take photos and return finished images to Spiva to […]

March 1–2, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (includes a 1-hour lunch break) Want to add energy and movement to your paintings but unsure how to move beyond realism? Join Ardith Goodwin's two-day workshop to learn expressive, dynamic painting techniques! Through expressive sketching, creative grip strategies, and timed explorations, painters will learn specific, simple […]

Explore the art of cyanotype, one of the oldest photographic processes, and create prints using flowers, leaves, and other natural materials. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to use sunlight and photosensitive solutions to create blue-toned designs. The class covers the basics of cyanotype, including the history and process, while guiding you through creating […]

Join us on Saturday mornings for beginner-friendly yoga classes taught by Desirée Dixon. Classes will be held in the Spiva Center for the Arts galleries, located on the second floor of the Cornell Complex. This session of the Welcome to Your Body series will focus on arms and legs. Designed specifically for beginners, this class […]

Join Ciera for a creative class where young artists will learn techniques using oil pastels. In this session, students will explore how to create Impressionist-style floral arrangements. The class will guide participants through the process of using oil pastels to bring their floral designs to life. They’ll have the opportunity to experiment with colors and […]

Discover the tradition of Ukrainian egg decorating in this hands-on class. Using wax and dye, participants will learn the process of creating intricate designs on eggs. Throughout the workshop, Carolyn will guide you step-by-step in the techniques of Pysanky, allowing you to create your own decorated egg to take home. These beautiful eggs can be […]