Zip it Up! Zippered Pouch Sewing Class with Malissa Long
2025-09-06 12:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Saturday, September 6, 12:30-3:30 PM. Join artist Malissa Long to learn about sewing consistently and create up to 3 zippered pouches. All materials are provided. $50 per student, ages 10-101. Register by August 30* on our webpage or by calling or coming by the gallery. If you do not have a sewing machine no problem! We will have machines available or you can bring your own.
*no refunds issued after registration deadline unless class minimum is not met.

Let's Go to the Lighthouse Painting Workshop with Connie Rhodes
2025-10-04 13:00 - 16:00
Saturday, October 4, 1-4 PM Put on your old beach clothes and join artist Connie Rhodes to splash around together in acrylics. Enjoy the experience to expand your imagination and enjoy painting a lighthouse by the seashore. Bring your imagination, a happy smile, and something to quench your thirst and go home with a completed painting!
$45 per person includes all necessary supplies. No experience needed. Register by Saturday, September 27* on our website or by calling or coming by the gallery.
*No refunds after registration deadline unless class size minimum is not met.

Encaustic Workshop with Barb Mizik
2025-10-18 09:00 - 16:00
Join artist Barb Mizik for this exciting Encaustic Workshop. Saturday, October 18, 9 AM-4 PM. Bring a lunch or enjoy something from a downtown restaurant.
We will learn about:
– Priming your surface
– Fusing between layers
– Various ways to apply encaustic medium
– Adding marks with pastels, wax crayons,
alcohol inks and more
– Building up layers and scraping your surface
– Carving/Incising into the wax and
filling it with medium or oil stick
– Using stencils with encaustic medium.
Stencils will be provided
– Making transfers with prints or magazines.
See supply list for details
– Collage with found objects and papers
– Finishing and Cleaning edges
This process involves using hot wax, heat guns and oil paint so wear closed shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting messy.
$100 per student. See supply list below. Register by October 11* here or by calling or stopping by the gallery.
Encaustic Supplies – October 18, 2025

Mini Mosaic Lamps with Mary Lee-McDonald
2025-11-01 13:00 - 16:00
Saturday, November 1, 1-4 PM and Sunday, November 2, 1-2:30. Day 1 will be creating and Day 2 will be grouting. Join artist Mary Lee-McDonald to craft a beautiful mini mosaic lamp, playing with color and light to create your own unique design. All supplies included, no previous experience needed. $60 per student. Register by Saturday October 25* on our website or by calling or stopping by the gallery.
*no refunds after registration deadline unless class size minimum is not met.
This class is full.

Holiday Snowflakes with Stephanie Bayliff
2025-11-08 13:00 - 16:00
Saturday, November 8, 1-4:00 PM
Need a cute handmade gift for friends and coworkers? Or a new Christmas decoration for the tree or on holiday packages? This craft is perfect!
Join artist Stephanie Bayliff to recycle old book and hymnal pages into gorgeous woven snowflakes. Each student will leave with multiple snowflake ornaments and a template with instructions to create even more at home. $55 per student. All supplies will be provided, just bring your holiday spirit!
Register by November 1* on our webpage or by calling or coming by the gallery.
*no refunds after registration deadline unless class size minimum is not met.

Season's Greetings Watercolor Workshop with Susan Bartel
2025-11-15 09:30 - 12:30
Saturday, November 15, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Join artist Susan Bartel and create vibrant watercolor paintings using a limited palette and different painting techniques. Take home 3 seasonal greeting cards with envelopes, the painting palette for further watercolor explorations, and plans for a 4th card, along with handouts and instructions. Suitable for all skill levels. $45 includes all supplies.
Register by November 8* on our webpage or by calling or stopping by the gallery.
No refunds after registration deadline or if class size minimum is not met.
This class is full.

Christmas Pysanky Workshop
2025-12-13 13:00 - 15:00
Saturday, December 13, 1-3 PM.
Join artist E.B. Schmidt and 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 December 6* on our website or by calling or stopping by the gallery.
*No refunds after registration deadline unless class size minimum is not met.

Santa's Little Artists Holiday Workshop
2025-12-20 12:30 - 16:30
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.

Snowman Fun! Painting Workshop with Connie Rhodes
2026-01-24 13:00 - 16:00
Saturday, January 24, 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 January 21* on our website or by calling, or by visiting the gallery.
*No refunds after registration deadline unless the 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.
