Unleash your creativity in this hands-on collage art class with RSC artist Vanessa Hajje, where imagination meets experimentation! In this dynamic course, students will explore the fundamentals of collage-making using a wide variety of materials including paper, fabric, and mixed media. Whether you're layering textures, cutting shapes, or reimagining old images into new compositions, this class offers the perfect opportunity to express your unique artistic voice.

Through guided instruction and creative prompts, you'll learn essential techniques such as composition, color theory, and image transfer, while also exploring contemporary and historical collage artists for inspiration. Open to all skill levels, this class encourages playful exploration and personal expression. All materials provided—just bring your curiosity and a sense of adventure! You are encouraged to bring anything that inspires you such as photos, fabric, specific colors of paint etc.  

Vanessa Hajje is a mixed media artist .  She approaches collage intuitively , letting the materials guide the composition. She is  drawn to the beauty of fragments—discarded images, torn textures, and overlooked materials that come together to form something entirely new. Her  work is an exploration of layering, contrast, and storytelling, often blending vintage ephemera with contemporary elements to create pieces that feel both nostalgic and fresh. Vanessa loves to teach in a non dogmatic, playful manner encouraging experimentation and confidence in exploring oneself through art. 

The cost of the class is $95.00. Supplies are included.

Step Into a Safe Space for Creativity

No art experience needed—just a willingness to explore your emotions through color, movement, and intuition.

Cost: $120.00 (includes all materials and healthy snacks)

Facilitated by: RSC artist Vanessa Hajje— a mixed media artist and creative guide passionate about helping others express themselves through intuitive, healing art. Vanessa is also an acupuncturist and massage therapist.

What You'll Experience:

• Guided meditation + journaling to tune into your emotional landscape

• Freeform painting using abstract shapes, colors, and textures

• A supportive and judgment-free environment

• Intuitive mark-making + expressive layering

You’ll Leave With:

• A personal abstract painting that reflects your emotional journey

• A deeper connection to your inner voice

• A take-home sheet for continuing your healing art practice

• Renewed creative confidence and emotional release

“Art is not about being good. It’s about being real.”

Materials Provided:

All art supplies, music, and journaling prompts included. Just bring yourself.

Mixed Media Vision Board Collage Workshop

Create What You Want to Grow

Join RSC artist Vanessa Hajje for a fun, creative, and inspiring art session where you'll design your own vision board using paint, collage, and meaningful imagery. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll explore your dreams, set intentions, and express your personal goals through a vibrant mixed media piece.

We’ll begin with guided journaling and intuitive prompts to help you connect with what you want more of in your life—whether it’s peace, purpose, adventure, or creativity. Then, using magazines, paint, and found materials, you’ll layer colors, textures, and symbols to bring your unique vision to life.

No prior art experience is needed—just come with an open heart and a willingness to explore. By the end, you’ll walk away with a powerful piece of art that reminds you of your intentions and aspirations.

Perfect for: Beginners, creatives, goal-setters, dreamers, and anyone seeking clarity or inspiration.

All materials provided. Just bring yourself and a few personal photos or printed quotes (optional).

This workshop, led by RSC artist Alison Press, will have participants freely create without any preconceived ideas on how their final painting should look. Alison has specialized training  on leading intuitive painting sessions, as it is a unique  surprising and fun way to explore creating. Intuitive painting is a form of painting where the artist does not have a premeditated outcome in mind. It takes a leap of faith in yourself, without judgement or your results.

 Focus will be on the process of painting and listening to your intuition lead the way.  Prompts and instructions will be provided to get participants started and personalized guidance will be given along the way.  Each participant will leave with a finished and totally original, individualized  work of art. The end result might be a realistic image or something more abstract, or both. Even words, numbers or symbols can be added to the image. Surprises are expected and welcome.

Painting intuitively is appropriate for all painting skill levels  from beginners to those with advanced art experience. All are invited to explore their own art journey.

Each participant will be supplied all the materials that will be used to create a finished painting. The cost is $115/person for the 3 hour workshop.

Featuring 50 plus artists, installation with RSC Artist Constance Ensner and live classical music.

During this hands-on class, RSC Artist Stefan Daiberl and the group will work through the process of making a simple belt from start to finish. You will be making a beautiful leather belt with your choice of high-end vegetable tanned leather and a variety of buckles. We will cover everything from choosing the best quality leather and tools, cutting a straight edge on a hide of leather, to finishing your belt. This is a great place for the beginner leather crafter or someone who wants to spend a nice day of hands-on fun and make a custom belt for themselves or as a gift. The cost is $150 per person and space is limited.

Featuring 50 plus artists, installation with RSC Artist Genevieve Beatty and live DJ with Molli Parti.