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Art Classes for ages 55+
Teacher Kathy Nelson on Wednesdays at 6pm

Teacher Meagan Wildt on Thursdays at noon

 

NOTE: For evening classes, please park in back and use rear entrance. All classes are on the second floor.  You can use the stairs to the right just inside the door or go through the second door and turn left to use the elevator. 

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​Cost: $10 for members and nonmembers of Eastend Arts Center

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Oct. 8 -- Spooky Cartoon Panels with Meagan

Create a playful spooky scene inspired by vintage cartoons and comic panels.

October 8, 2026

7:00 AM

1 1/2 hours

Oct. 14 -- Lampshade Ghosts with Kathy

Transform a glass lampshade into an adorable glowing Halloween ghost! Add a whimsical face, a black felt witch hat with festive orange ribbon, and a soft light inside to create a charming decoration for the spooky season.

October 14, 2026

1:00 PM

2 Hours

Oct. 15 -- Surreal Worlds: Lou Benesch with Meagan

Enter a strange and whimsical world inspired by the imaginative artwork of Lou Benesch. We’ll combine unexpected characters, landscapes, and details to create a surreal scene straight from your imagination.

October 15, 2026

7:00 AM

1 1/2 hours

Oct. 21 -- Halloween Rolling Pin with Kathy

Create one spooky Halloween rolling pin featuring either a pumpkin, Frankenstein, or a whimsical mummy. Using paint, raffia, gauze, and fun embellishments, transform an ordinary rolling pin into a festive Halloween decoration perfect for hanging or displaying.

October 21, 2026

1:00 PM

2 Hours

Oct. 22 -- Pumpkins with Personality with Meagan

Give your pumpkins a little personality! Paint expressive, quirky pumpkins using playful faces, color and patterns.

October 22, 2026

7:00 AM

1 1/2 hours

Oct. 28 -- Kitchen Witches with Kathy

Create an adorable little witch complete with a colorful tulle skirt, pointed hat, tiny pumpkin, and broomstick. This whimsical Halloween craft is perfect for hanging from a branch, window, or anywhere that needs a little spooky charm!

October 28, 2026

1:00 PM

2 Hours

Oct. 29 -- Halloween Imagery with Meagan

Paint a collection of classic Halloween icons. We’ll combine spooky imagery into a playful watercolor composition filled with Halloween charm.

October 29, 2026

7:00 AM

1 1/2 hours

Nov 4 -- Snowman Bells with Kathy

Paint a cheerful snowman bell out of flowerpots with a bright red polka-dot hat, a fluffy pom-pom, and a smiling face. Each one makes a charming holiday decoration or handmade gift

November 4, 2026

1:00 PM

2 hours

Nov 11 -- Snowman Cutting Board with Kathy

Turn a small wooden cutting board into a cheerful snowman with a painted face, rustic hat, holly and a plaid scarf. Take home a festive decoration you made yourself!

November 11, 2026

1:00 PM

2 hours

Nov 18 -- Button Bracelet with Kathy

Create a colorful bracelet by adding buttons in warm colors with tiny charms to a silver chain. You'll take home a playful accessory that's uniquely yours!

November 18, 2026

1:00 PM

2 hours

Nov 25 -- Sea Glass Angel with Kathy

Create a delicate angel ornament with curled wire wings, shimmering beads, and a soft sea glass body. You'll take home a handmade decoration to hang or give as a gift.

November 25, 2026

1:00 PM

2 hours

Dec 2 -- Necktie Angels with Kathy

Turn a necktie into a one-of-a-kind angel ornament with a sparkling head, ribbon wings, and a tiny charm.  Make one in memory of a loved one or just to hang for the holidays or give as a handmade gift.   Bring your own tie(s) or use one of ours.

December 2, 2026

1:00 PM

2 hoours

Dec 16 -- Cookie Sheet Ornament with Kathy

Turn a small paint palette into a rustic cookie sheet ornament with a sprinkle of cinnamon, a gingerbread accent, holly and a festive bow.   You'll take home a sweet holiday decoration that looks fresh from the oven!

December 16, 2026

1:00 PM

2 hours

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