Artability programming is created for anyone who feels that engaging in art supports their mental health. All Artability workshops are free and open to individuals for whom creative expression supports their mental health.
Upcoming NCSP sessions:
Watercolor Collage (Mike Conroy)
Paint textured watercolor papers, then cut and assemble them into a vibrant mixed-media collage—all supplies are provided.
Feb 28 | 1:00–2:30 PM
Art Journal Pages — Collage, Paint & Play (Debbie Ripp)
Transform an existing image into a layered journal page using collage, paint, and drawing for an intuitive, playful process—all supplies are provided.
Mar 28 | 1:00–2:30 PM
Artist Trading Cards (Debbie Ripp)
Make four mini artist trading cards using paint, collage, or drawing, then trade within the group—all supplies are provided.
Apr 4 | 1:00–2:30 PM
Starry Night Skies (Mike Conroy)
Learn wet-on-wet gradients and fun texture techniques (like salt) to create dreamy night skies and moonlit scenes—all supplies are provided.
Apr 25 | 1:00–2:30 PM
Playing with Printmaking — Gelli Plate Backgrounds & Stamped Imagery (Debbie Ripp)
Create layered monoprint backgrounds with gel plates, then add imagery using hand-carved stamp printing—all supplies are provided.
May 30 | 1:00–2:30 PM
Rock Painting — Metallic Designs & Mini Masterpieces (Debbie Ripp)
Paint a rock into a small keepsake using acrylics and metallic details with simple designs and patterns—all supplies are provided.
Jun 27 | 1:00–2:30 PM
Nature Prints with the Gelli Plate (Debbie Ripp)
Create nature-inspired prints using leaves, flowers, and found natural materials with gel plates—all supplies are provided.
Jul 25 | 1:00–2:30 PM
Nature Prints — Stamps Made from Nature (Debbie Ripp)
Use leaves, bark, and textured plants to create stamps and layered prints inspired by the natural world—all supplies are provided.
Aug 29 | 1:00–2:30 PM
Polymer Clay Turtles — Save the Turtles! (Debbie Ripp)
Create miniature polymer clay turtles using cane slices, with live demonstration and guided assembly—all supplies are provided.
Event Links
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