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Shell + Bee Studio Summer Schedule
Located inside SoMA | 500 Main Street Deep River
sign up for single classes or 4 weeks
To register call 8603223986, email shellbeestudio@gmail.com or visit www.shellbeestudio.com
Mixed Media Mayhem!
Teacher: Katia Porter, NetherEdge Art: https://www.instagram.com/netheredge_artstudio
Our newest instructor leads this fun class on mixed media techniques. Learn how to use whatever you have on hand to make unique personal art. Experiment with collage, photo transfers, painting, drawing, washi tape, stickers and junk mail. Bring your own personal ephemera items or use the varied materials we have collected. A blank sketchbook will be provided for each student - build your own reference guide as you learn.
Suitable for artists at all levels.
Thursdays 6.00 - 8.00 pm | $200 for 4 weeks or $55 for a single
week 1- collage techniques - photo, prints, paper ephemera
week 2- acrylic, gouache - layering & glazes
week 3- drawing media - ink, pencil, mark making
week 4- combine all medias - final project
6/19, 6/26, 7/3 & 7/10
7/17, 7/24, 7/31, & 8/7
Watercolors
Teacher: Katia Porter, NetherEdge Art: https://www.instagram.com/netheredge_artstudio
Practice simple watercolor techniques with our newest instructor. Discover how to add texture, learn color theory and work on building your confidence in this medium. A blank sketchbook will be provided for each student - build your own reference guide as you learn.
Suitable for artists at all levels.
Sundays 4.30pm - 6.30pm | $200 for 4 weeks or $55 for a single
6/22, 6/29, 7/6, & 7/13
7/20, 7/27, 8/3, & 8/10
Acrylic Painting
Teacher: Katia Porter, NetherEdge Art: https://www.instagram.com/netheredge_artstudio
Discover how to work with acrylics and acrylic gouache. Learn how to set up your palette, explore a variety of acrylic mediums and how to use them in your work. Learn basic color theory, the principles of composition and complete fun projects with your own choice of subject matter. Suitable for artists at all levels.
Sundays 2:00 pm - 4.00 pm | $200 for 4 weeks or $55 for a single
6/22, 6/29, 7/6, & 7/13
7/20, 7/27, 8/3, & 8/10
Release Your Inner Mermaid
with Beach House Oysters | $35.00 | Friday August 8th 6:00-7:30pm
Join Andrea of Beach House Oysters to create your own mermaid themed ornament or trinket dish using shells & decoupage techniques. If time permits participants will be able to bring home multiple shells. All materials are included in price. BYOB. You are welcome. to bring your own shells if you wish.
Fall Schedule
Located inside SoMA | 500 Main Street Deep River
8603223986 | www.shellbeestudio.com | shellbeestudio@gmail.com
9/12-11/21 | sign up for single classes or 10 weeks
To register call 8603223986, email shellbeestudio@gmail.com or visit www.shellbeestudio.com
Sew It
4:00-5:00 Tuesdays | Instructor Abby | ages 12+ | $175 for 5 weeks or $288 for 9 weeks
* Machine sewing ability required*
Instructor, Abby will guide your through two beginner friendly sewing projects; Lined tote bag
& Comfy lounge pants in this 5 week class where students will increase their sewing machine skills & learn new tips or tricks.
9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4,11/18
Unleash Your Creativity: Mixed Media Art Class for Adults
6:00-8:00 Thursdays | Instructor Katia | $60 per class or $500 for 10 weeks
Artist & educator, Katia leads this fun class on mixed media techniques. Learn how to use whatever you have on hand to make unique personal art. Experiment with collage, photo transfers, painting, drawing, washi tape, stickers and junk mail. Bring your own personal ephemera items or use the varied materials we have collected. A blank sketchbook will be provided for each student - build your own reference guide as you learn.
Suitable for artists at all levels.
9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21
Abstract Focused Drawing
2:00-4:00 Sundays | Instructor Katia | $60 per class or $500 for 10 weeks
Discover the power of abstraction in this 10-week drawing course designed for adult learners of all levels. Through guided exercises and technique-focused sessions, you'll explore how to convey emotion, rhythm, and form using line, shape, texture, and value—without relying on realistic representation.
9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16
Each week builds progressively, starting with foundational mark-making methods then moving on to explore composition, the power of negative space, value layering and texture exercises. Expect to experiment with a variety of media including pencil, collage, pen, paint and ink.
Students will also draw inspiration from abstract artists past and present, and each session will include time for discussion. A sketchbook will be provided for students to build their own visual reference of technique and process.
Watercolors
4:30-6:30 Watercolors for teens + adults | Instructor Katia | $55 per class or $500 for 10 weeks
Practice simple watercolor techniques with our newest instructor. Discover how to add texture, learn color theory and work on building your confidence in this medium. A blank sketchbook will be provided for each student - build your own reference guide as you learn. Suitable for artists at all levels.
9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16