Join Instructor Marsha Schmuck for an afternoon of creating Valentine artwork. We will learn about a few famous artists and their works, such as the squares and rectangles by Mondrian and the famous circles of Kandinsky. Today's projects will be inspired by their pieces but we will add a Valentine twist to it. This class […]

Instructor Becca Frola-Biss will help students to create some amazing Bath Time Lattes. The lattes are made up of both a bath bomb and soap. Participants will create 3 in Peach Bellini Bikini, Blood Orange Margarita, and Strawberry & Champagne scents. These could be used for a relaxing bath time on your own or would […]

Create some delicious treats just in time Valentine's Day. Chocolate covered everything including strawberries, pretzels, and rice krispie treats. We will even make a couple of the recently popular hot chocolate bombs! This class is designed for ages Pre-k through Grade 6. Pre-registration is required. Date/Time: Saturday, February 20 at 10am to Noon Class fee […]

Today we will be creating a variety of the recently popular hot chocolate bombs. We will think beyond the basic hot chocolate flavor. Pre-registration is required. Date/Time: Saturday, February 20 at 2pm to 4pm Class fee payable to Laurel Arts: $20 Non-members $16 Members Materials Fee: $15 Location: Laurel Arts at 601 Georgian Place, Somerset. […]

Did you know that March 11 is National Johnny Appleseed Day? It's a day set aside to celebrate John Chapman and how he planted and cared for countless apple trees. To celebrate, we will create some delicious apple recipes, turn a clay pot into an apple, and perform some apple science. We'll also learn about […]

Join us for a colorful afternoon in celebration of National Crayon Day on March 31. During this workshop, we will use a blow dryer to melt crayons into a beautiful masterpiece. We will also create candles from melted crayons and recycle small pieces into a gooey slime. This workshop is best suited for students in […]

It's Girl Scout Cookie Season! Of course, the cookies are delicious as is but why not make them into something even better? Today's recipes will all be created with these traditional cookies as our main ingredient. We will prepare a few dishes as time allows including samoas truffles, tagalong dip, thin mint brownies, and more! […]

Join Instructor Marsha Schmuck for an afternoon dedicated to celebrating National Chip & Dip Day on March 23. We will create the four dip tray pictured. Students will be guided in preparing the dips and then will be given instructions on how to bake them at home. The four dips include Buffalo Chicken, Artichoke Cheese, […]

Join Instructor Barb Cass for another fun workshop to craft this creative wreath just in time for Easter decorating. With the spring colors and eggs, this would piece look amazing on your front door to greet visitors for the holiday! Barb will make the bows ahead of time and walk students through placing the materials […]

We are so excited to have Dave Howard join us as an instructor for this stained glass class. Dave is the owner of Uncle Dave's Art Studio in New Kensington, PA. He is also an award winning author and illustrator of children's books. The stained glass piece would look adorable hanging in your window. Students […]

Easter is right around the corner! Join instructor Marsha Schmuck for a fun afternoon celebrating. Students will take part in an Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt, dye eggs, craft some Easter decorations, and make some delicious festive snacks. This workshop is best suited for ages Pre-k through 6th grade. Saturday, March 20 at 10am to Noon […]

Create this adorable interchangeable holiday gnome sign during today's workshop. Students will be guided through painting all the pieces pictured. Includes 8 holiday sets that velcro to the gnome. The sign is 18 inches in diameter. Students can choose to have their last name or "Gnome Sweet Gnome" on their sign. Please specify when registering. […]

In today's workshop with instructor Marsha Schmuck, we'll create a variety of Chocolate Easter Eggs. We'll make eggs in several flavors; peanut butter meltaways, caramel, and coconut - just to name a few. These would make great homemade additions to Easter baskets for friends and family. Sunday, March 21 at 2pm to 4pm Class fee […]

Join Instructor Jennifer Miles-Mudery for an afternoon of creating beautiful pysanky eggs. Students will be given step by step instructions to create a one a kind decorative piece using wax and dyes on a hollowed out, real egg. For over 2000 years, the art of decorating eggs has been passed down through generations. Jennifer has […]

Join instructor Tracy Hostetter for an evening of creating assorted homemade body care items. Tracy owns a hobby farm where she raises goats and other farm animals. She enjoys using the goat's milk to create soaps and other items. During today's workshop she will introduce students to creating with mango butter. It is a rich […]

Cake Decorator Meagan Richter will be showing students step by step how to create a dozen of these festive cupcakes just in time for Easter. Meagan is the owner of Heirloom Pines Farms. Her and her husband are working on opening a shop right here in Somerset. Once the shop opens, they will be able […]

We are excited to have Laura Schrock once again at Laurel Arts to share her talents for creating detailed and amazing cards. She will instruct class participants in completing a variety of Spring themed cards perfect for that special someone. Card making is a fun and very popular workshop offered by Laura just a handful […]

In this class, Instructor Becca Frola-Biss will teach you how to make homemade, botanical bath bombs. We will be using dried rose petals, lavender, and epsom salt to create them. Bath bombs are a great way to help us all relax a bit while making and using them. These would also make amazing gifts for […]

Join Instructor Debbie Baca for the morning to create your very own magical fairy garden. Students will be painting the tray base and arranging the fairy garden to their liking. We will be using a combination of paint, glue, and of course imagination to create extraordinary homes fit for a special fairy. Debbie is also […]

. Let's make some spring flower inspired soap. You will be able to choose your scent, colors, and whether you will add botanicals or exfoliants. This is a fun class to help welcome spring! Friday, April 23 at 5:30pm to 7:30pm Class fee payable to Laurel Arts: $25 Non-members $20 Members Materials Fee: $8 Location: […]

Join Instructor Marsha Schmuck for the afternoon and learn the basics of alcohol inks. Use beautiful colors to create amazing gifts for mom, grandma, or that special person for Mother's Day! Of course, when you see how they turn out you may choose to keep them for yourself. Using alcohol inks is a pretty simple […]

Learn how to care for a sourdough starter and bake the easiest loaf of bread (Sourdough Boule). In this class, Instructors Pam Frola and Rebecca Frola-Biss will be going over how to care for your sourdough starter and the importance of routine feedings. We will make a few loaves in class but each participant will […]

Join Instructor Barb Cass for another step by step workshop to craft this patriotic wreath just in time for the Fourth of July. You could remove the sign and use it any time of year, including Memorial Day. This would make a great gift for Mother's Day! Saturday, May 2 at 2pm to 4pm Class […]

Cake Decorator Meagan Richter will be showing students step by step how to create a dozen of these beautiful assorted flower cupcakes. The workshop with include icing and fondant work to create a bouquet similar to the one in the photo. This edible arrangement would make a great gift for Mother's Day or bring Mom […]