Events

  CLAY FOR BEGINNERS (Adults): Maximum of 10 students In this series of 4 classes, students will learn about the basic properties of clay, as well as a variety of fun techniques. Projects will include simple types of pottery and some basic sculpture using pinching, coiling, and slab construction. Pieces will be finished with various […]

Join Instructor Marsha Schmuck for a morning workshop perfect for Fall! We will learn all about sunflowers today including their history, what they symbolize, and how they got their name. We will also take a look at the famous Sunflower painting by Vincent van Gogh. Students will then create their own Sunflower using chalk pastels […]

  Join Instructor Marsha Schmuck for an afternoon of fruit shaping and arranging to create a beautiful edible arrangement. Students will go step by step through; cutting a variety of fruits for the best shapes, placing them on sticks, and arranging them in vases. Class takes place on Saturday, September 10 at 2pm to 4pm […]

  We had such a great time this summer that we decided to offer camps year round for ages 4-5 alone and 3 & under accompanied by an adult. Class would also be suitable for homeschooled children up to 3rd grade. The sessions include crafts, games, recipes, and storytime. Classes will run Thursday mornings 10am […]

Instructor Stacie Custer will be showing students how to decorate these festive fall cookies. Stacie is in the process of opening her own bakery here in Somerset, Stacie's Sweets and Eats. She has experience in making a variety of cakes, cookies, and sweets for any and all events. Students will be guided step by step […]

  Instructor Lisa Meyers will be offering another one of her beautiful rug making classes. This is a class that teaches a machine free, gadget free, ancient method of making braided rugs. Braided rugs and other homemade rugs are ultimate recycling projects. Going back to prehistory, mankind has always recycled. These rugs, when cared for […]

  Instructor Lisa Meyers will be offering another one of her beautiful rug making classes this fall. This is a class that teaches a machine free, gadget free, ancient method of making braided rugs. Braided rugs and other homemade rugs are ultimate recycling projects. Going back to prehistory, mankind has always recycled. These rugs, when […]

Join Instructor Marsha Schmuck for a morning full of Fall fun! We will craft, create snacks, and play games with some of our favorite fall themes; scarecrows & pumpkins! Class takes place on Saturday, September 24 at 10am to Noon. Cost for the class is $25 nonmembers/$20 members payable to Laurel Arts plus $10 materials […]

During this all day work shop, participants will learn paper making from self taught paper maker Katy DeMent : www.thepaperlady.com. Students will have a crash course in building equipment and making pulps from plants and recycled fibers, while creating handmade paper sheets with a variety of embellishments like color, texture and collage. Here is what the day's […]

  Did you know there is a National Apple Dumpling Day on September 17? Join us to celebrate and learn how to make apple dumplings from scratch! Each participant will get some to take home with them. This event is best suited for ages 12 and up. This workshop takes place on Sunday, September 25 […]

  We are excited for local artist Loretta Radeschi to return to Laurel Arts for another Needle Felting class. This time she will be taking her art to a new level as students will learn on a 3D project. The felt will be added to small gourds and pumpkins! Loretta will provide all the materials […]