Woodshop Certification

Looking for a one session workshop? Just want to go out - play with flowers, have a great time - but not seeking a more involved course? This workshop came about by popular demand. Many folks have been asking us for a wonderful hands-on floral art workshop - a one session workshop! Do it with a loved one or with close friends. This program is designed...

This workshop will offer instruction for people who want to learn the ins and outs of their cameras. Improve your skills no matter which camera model you own! Take this Course if you: Just purchased a Digital SLR Camera/Point and shoot camera Want to learn to make simple and creative changes to your pictures using the functions of your camera...

For Historic architecture inside and out, nothing beats the picturesque setting of Christ Church in the City of Boston, the communities oldest surviving church building, well known as the Old North Church. Your DPA instructor will offer tips on creative ways to capture the church steeple with Aperture Priority, Framing Techniques, Bug’s eye perspectives...

Digital Photo Academy instructors are available to accommodate personal schedules and provide a half day, 3 hours of instruction to suit the needs of individual parties. Typically the session will last approximately, beginning with a discussion about the student’s specific camera equipment and photographic needs, then leading into an in-the-field...

In this popular one-day workshop, you will have the opportunity to carve your own stone, an art form that is not typically accessible.   For beginners and experienced sculptors alike, you'll be guided through the process of looking into the rock for imagery, carving into material, planning and forming a sculpture...

Join us for a great morning of flower design. The Sampler classes are for individuals who want to try out our school and go home with a wealth of knowledge about the world of flower designing. It’s three great projects covering American to European design. All your flowers and containers will be provided as well. In this class you learn how to keep...

Come join us Friday evenings for life drawing sessions! All levels are welcome, no prior drawing or painting experience is necessary, and any drawing medium is encouraged. Make use of the instructor, or draw on your own. The instructor will meet you at your own level, from beginner to advanced. We will start with quick warm-ups and short poses and...

Digital Photo Academy instructors are available to accommodate personal schedules and provide a full day, 6 hours of instruction to suit the needs of individual parties. Typically the session will last approximately, beginning with a discussion about the student’s specific camera equipment and photographic needs, then leading into an in-the-field...

In this class, we will cover all the basics: composition, perspective, shading, different materials. Are you afraid of drawing? Do not be!  This class will teach you the basic shapes required to draw objects, spaces, and figures. Once you get the basic shapes down, you can then work on advancing your images. Break the line! Drawing is not so hard...

Dating back centuries, Green Hill Park, initially was a wild and untouched landscape but at some point because it became a farm the grounds have evolved into a photographer’s dream, and, at 300 acres. is now Worcester’s largest public park. Visit Green Hill Park more than once because the photo ops are endless including 2 ponds for waterscape...

The introductory flower design is a great course to expand your skills into the world of flower designing covering approximately 8 to 10 different styles of design. We go from American to European to bridal. The course consist of many projects all done in class. All hands on with all your flowers and containers included. We also discuss buying flowers...

Our Design Star comprehensive is a week packed full of learning and designing. It takes you from beginner to designer. We’ve seen amazing things in this class as on the last day we design our own mock wedding and some of the most beautiful work has come out of that final class. It’s approximately 24 styles of design covering every area of designing...

Learn the basic knots and create your own macramé plant-hanger! Class includes demonstrations of how to use various knotting techniques, how to add beads, mix colors and choose types of ropes and strings that will allow you to design, create and experiment with your own style. All experience-levels welcome. Please provide $20 for materials to...

An altered book is any book, old or new, that has been recycled by creative means into a work of art. With no rules, the possibilities are only limited by your own imagination. Transform books, old or new, into art objects. The book becomes a canvas, a sculpture or a reliquary of personally meaningful content. Draw inspiration from the book’s author...

Learn how illustrators and concept artists create dynamic and imaginative drawings using inspiration boards, reference images and lots of imagination. See how the best in the business develop character and costume design, animal, creature, and monster drawings, vehicles and robots, interiors and landscapes. Put it all together with art that is out...