Santa's Little Artists Holiday Workshop
2025-12-20 12:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Saturday, December 20, 12:30-4:30 PM. Ages 7-10
Join Mary Lee-McDonald, Nicole Shannon, and Beth Burns for creative Christmas fun! Each participant will craft a variety of Christmas items for festive decorating or holiday gift-giving! $50 per artist covers all supplies and a snack!
We’ll be decorating a sugar cookie snack. Please let us know at registration about any food allergies.
Register by December 13* on our webpage or by coming by or calling the gallery.
*No refunds issued after registration deadline unless class size minimum is not met.

Foraging in Clay with Ariana Rumery Whiteside
2026-01-31 12:00 - 16:30
Saturday, January 31, Noon – 4:30 PM
Register by January 17* on our webpage or by calling or coming by the gallery.
Join artist Ariana Rumery Whiteside to learn the basics of sculpting with polymer clay to craft your own “foraged” mushroom wall plaque. Learn skills you can transfer to future sculpting adventures. $65 per person covers all necessary materials.
*No refunds after registration deadline unless class size minimum is not met.

Let's Make Art w/ Susan Bartel
2026-02-11
Call the gallery to register – 316-284-2749
Bite-size Watercolor: Daffodils at Lunch
February 11, 12, and 13, 12:15-1:15
$45, all supplies included. Beginners welcome.
Susan Bartel, instructor

Who’s ready for spring? In this 3-day noontime workshop, each session will build on the previous day’s painting. The first day, a wet-into-wet background will be created with a vibrant limited palette, fascinating textures, and an exploration of various techniques. On the second day, the background will be deepened with glazing layers, and more details will emerge using negative painting. And on the final day, the details of the daffodils will be added, bringing the painting to life.
Please register only if able to attend all 3 sessions.

Bring your lunch!

Register on or before February 7.
No refunds after registration date unless the class size minimum is not met.

POSTPONED - Snowman Fun! Painting Workshop with Connie Rhodes
2026-02-14 13:00 - 16:00
Saturday, February 14, 2026, 1-4 PM. Cuddle up with a warm drink and join member artist Connie Rhodes for winter fun with acrylic paint! Expand your imagination and enjoy learning new skills you can apply to future creative endeavors!
Bring a happy smile and go home with a completed painting you can keep or gift!
$45 per person includes all necessary supplies. No experience needed.
Register by February 7* on our website or by calling, or by visiting the gallery.
*No refunds after registration deadline unless the class size minimum is not met.

Bluebirds of Happiness Painting Workshop with Connie Rhodes
2026-02-21 13:00 - 16:00
Saturday, February 21, 1-4 PM.
Bluebirds have long been associated with joy, happiness, and luck. The phrase “bluebird days” is used to describe a sunny day following a storm, and these tiny creatures remind us of the small joyus that we get to experience every day. Join artist Connie Rhodes to paint these beautiful birds. You’ll learn new skills and go home with a completed painting. $45 per person includes all necessary supplies. No experience necessary. Register by February 14* on our website or by coming by or calling the gallery.
*No refunds after registration deadline unless class size minimum is not met.

Watercolor Embroidery with Stephanie Bayliff
2026-02-28 13:00 - 16:30
Saturday, February 28, 1-4:30 PM.
Join artist Stephanie Bayliff for Watercolor Embroidery! Starting with painting a watercolor background on fabric mounted in an embroidery hoop, you’ll then use simple stitches and a thread painting technique to ass the foreground elements to bring your scene to life. No prior embroidery experience necessary. $55 per student includes all needed supplies. Register by February 21* on our webpage or by calling or stopping by the gallery. Class size limited.
*no refunds issued after registration deadline unless class size minimum is not met.

Paint with Virgil Penner
2026-03-19 17:30 - 19:30
The gallery will host Paint with Penner, a demo and paint-along with member artist Virgil Penner, Third Thursday, March 19, 5:30-7:30. Space is limited, call the gallery to reserve your spot! 12×12 canvas all supplies provided. Free and open to the public, donations appreciated!

Let's Paint . . . with Pastels! Workshop with Diane Pavelka
2026-03-21 10:00 - 2026-03-22 16:00
Friday & Saturday, March 20-21, 10 AM – 4 PM. Bring a lunch or enjoy local fare.
Join local Pastelist,Diane Pavelka, to learn her method of landscape painting. See how her mantra: Shapes, Value, Color . . . can work for you.
Open to beginning or intermediate level artists who want to explore pastels. Some supplies will be provided, see needed supply list below. $135 per person. Register by March 13* on our website or by calling or stopping by the gallery.
*No refunds after registration deadline unless class size minimum is not met
Pavelka Pastel Class 2026 Supply List

Pysanky Class with E.B. Schmidt
2026-03-28 13:00 - 15:00
Saturday, March 28, 1-3 PM.
Join us at the Carriage Factory Art Gallery to decorate your own unique holiday egg and learn the traditional Ukrainian methods of Pysanky. Fun for all ages and skill levels. $45, all supplies included. Register by March 21* on our webpage or by calling or stopping by the gallery. Class size is limited.
*No refunds issued after registration deadline unless class size minimum is not met.

Sashiko Embroidery with Dena Bisnette
2026-04-18 13:00 - 16:00
April 18, 1-4 PM
Join Dena Bisnette and learn the art of Shashiko Embroidery. Shashiko is a Japanese technique that originated as a method of mending clothing, but is now considered a form of embroidery. It consists of running stitches – only minimal sewing skills are necessary for this class.
Participants will learn to make decorative patches of denim and cotton. The patches can later be sewn to textile items like clothing, bags, or home decor. We will explore some traditional Japanese as well as non-traditional designs.
All needed supplies and tools will be provided. This class is for participants of any age able to use a needle and manipulate fabric by hand. Designs may not be the same as shown here.
Age 10 and under need to be accompanied by an adult.
$45 per student. Register by April 11* on our website or by calling or coming by the gallery.
no refunds issued after registration deadline unless class minimum is not met.

Mosaic Garden Pillar with Mary Lee-McDonald
2026-04-23 12:30 - 2026-04-25 15:00
Thursday – Saturday April 23, 24, and 25,
12:30-4:30 PM Thursday;1-5 PM Friday; 1-3 PM Saturday
Create your own beautiful mosaic garden pillar!
Mary will guide you through the process, tiling on Thursday and Friday, and grouting on Saturday. $210 includes all supplies: glass & ceramic tiles, adhesive, 30″ pillar, grout, and weighted base.
If you have ceramic or glass materials you might want to use, bring them with you and Mary will help you evaluate their outdoor viability.
Register by April 18* on our website or by calling or stopping by the gallery.
*No refunds after registration deadline unless class size minimum is not met.

Tulip Talk Watercolor Class with Susan Bartel
2026-05-02 09:30 - 12:30
Saturday, May 2, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Paint a nodding tulip, roots and all, with watercolor instructor Susan Bartel. Participants will learn to use a limited palette and various watercolor techniques to create this botanical painting. Register by April 25* on our webpage or by calling or stopping by the gallery. $45 per person.
*No refunds after registration deadline unless class size minimum is not met.

Summer Art Camp for Grades 1-4 with Beth Burns
2026-06-09 13:00 - 2026-06-12 15:00
Join retired art teacher Beth Burns for a week of artistic fun! Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, and more! 1-3 PM, June 9-12 for grades 1-4. $65 includes all supplies. Register by June 2* on our website or by calling or stopping by the gallery.
PLEASE NOTE: Most artwork created will be kept at the gallery to be displayed at the July Third Thursday downtown Newton “Art Walk” on Thursday, July 16 and can be taken home after the event.
*No refunds after registration deadline unless class size minimum is not met.

Summer Art Camp for Grades 5-8 with Beth Burns
2026-07-07 13:00 - 2026-07-10 15:00
Join retired art teacher Beth Burns for a week of artistic fun! Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, and more! 1-3 PM, July 7-10 for grades 5-8. $65 includes all supplies. Register by July 1* on our website or by calling or stopping by the gallery.
PLEASE NOTE: Most artwork created will be kept at the gallery to be displayed at the July Third Thursday downtown Newton “Art Walk” on Thursday, July 16 and can be taken home after the event.
*No refunds after registration deadline unless class size minimum is not met.
