Art Workshops

Spring Term Registration will open on March 8th!

Monday Open Studio

This non-instructional class provides artists with the studio tools, materials, and support to work on their own independent art projects.

April 7 - June 9 | 3:00-4:30pm | $200

Tuesday Virtual Art Club

New Workshop Offering!

Virtual art club meets weekly on Zoom where artists share a virtual space to work on and share their art.

April 15 - June 17 (no class May 27!) | 2:00-3:00pm | $150

Wednesday Skillshare

Taught by many local artists, this weekly class gives artists the chance to expand their creative practice and dabble in many mediums.

April 9 - May 28 | 3:00-4:30pm | $200

Thursday Intensive Calligraphy with Jade Novarino

New Workshop Offering!

Join teaching artist Jade Novarino in an 8-week exploration of calligraphy! Learn several different fonts and incorporate them into your own projects.

April 17 - June 5 | 2:00-4:00 | $200

Thursday Figure Drawing Co-op

New Workshop Offering!

Study and draw people from life in different poses, shapes, and postures. Models will be costumed (expect a fun theme!). Registration for each Figure Drawing session is separate.

April 17 | 5:00-6:30 | $20

May 15 | 5:00-6:30 | $20

June 26 | 5:00-6:30 | $20

Friday Deep Dive: Cyanotype with Rachel Mulder

New Workshop Offering!

Explore the early photographic technique Cyanotype Printmaking and experiment with the medium in this day-long workshop hosted by teaching artist Rachel Mulder.

May 2 | 10:00-2:00 | $100

Friday Deep Dive: Natural Dye with Susan Wiencke

New Workshop Offering!

Join teaching artist Susan Wiencke in a day-long workshop focused on creating natural dyes from plants and other materials and giving life to old textiles.

June 13 | 10:00-2:00 | $100

Please email phoebe@northpolestudio.org to be added to our class registration email list!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our workshops are open to individuals 16 and older who identify with a diagnosis of autism, neurodivergence and/or an intellectual/developmental disability. No previous art-making experience is required!

  • New to the program? After you sign up, a staff member will reach out to schedule a brief Zoom meeting with you before class to connect and answer any questions. You are also welcome to tour the studio before the first day of class!

  • Group sizes are kept small (under 10 students) to ensure that every artist receives individualized support. If you require 1:1 support to participate in group activities or for any essential need (bathroom, behavioral, medical, etc.) please bring your 1:1 aid to class. We will work with you to accommodate all other accessibility needs as best we can.

  • Yes! We offer sliding scale options for class fees based on need. Please indicate on your registration form if financial assistance is needed and we will send you a separate invoice.

  • We are always on the lookout for fantastic class support volunteers and teaching artists. Email Phoebe to introduce yourself!

  • Please email Workshop + Volunteer Manager, Phoebe Mol, with any questions!