Milton Arts Guild is proud to offer our members and our community quality educational experiences - workshops and classes. Our goal is to enable our members and people in the community the chance to improve their talents and/or explore new media and techniques while having fun.
We now offer our educational opportunities online through Zoom and in our Gallery and new ArtSpace classroom! Beginners are welcome to join our fun!
If you have any questions about a class, please email miltonartsguild310@gmail.com
Please sign up for classes at least a week ahead!
Classes with low enrollment may be cancelled one week prior to the class.
IF YOU ARE A MEMBER, YOU NEED TO LOGIN TO THE WEBSITE (UNDER MEMBER PORTAL) TO GET THE MEMBER PRICE FOR THE CLASS.
Past Classes
Class Archive
Class Price $65.00
Class: Sewing Machine Basics
Sewing Machine Basics with Renee Thorpe
Monday October 12, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
This is a perfect workshop for true beginners or anyone who needs a refresher on the fundamentals of machine sewing. Students will learn how to thread a sewing machine, adjust basic settings, wind a bobbin, sew straight seams and understand essential tools. We will cut and sew a simple envelope style pillow slipcover that you can take home at the end of class. Bring your own working sewing machine or borrow one of ours. All equipment provided. This is a friendly stress-free introduction to sewing. Teens are welcome, but students under 16 years of age must be accompanied with a parent or guardian.
Materials: 1/3 yard printed 100% cotton fabric, 1 yard coordinating solid 100% cotton fabric, Matching all purpose thread OR purchase available Fabric Kit for $12.
Location: Class will be offered in person, at MAG ArtSpace, 9 Park Street, Milton DE. Students are only permitted to park in spaces designated for Milton Arts Guild.
Cost: $55 for MAG Members; $65 for nonmembers.
Class Price $150.00
Class: Resin Waves Table
Resin Waves Teak Side Table with George Todd
Thursday October 8, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
In this class we will pour realistic waves with resin onto a 16” round teak side table with 16” hairpin legs. Colorful organic patterns of resin on wood bring to life the beauty of the coastal existence and integrate it into the home. These pieces radiate the beauty of living by the shore, utilizing natural color palettes created in interesting ways and represented in pieces created from this unique resin process.
Materials: All materials are included in the cost of the class. Please dress appropriately. Pieces must remain overnight to dry.
Location: Class will be offered in person, at MAG ArtSpace, 9 Park Street, Milton DE. Students are only permitted to park in spaces designated for Milton Arts Guild.
Cost: $135 for MAG Members; $150 for nonmembers.
Class Price $50.00
Class: Mosaic Beaded Pendant
Mosaic Beaded Pendant with Karen Ryder
Wednesday October 7, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
In this 1 day class, you will create a beautiful beachy themed pendant. Design your beads and objects in a shell. Then glue and finish it off so that you will have an original pendant that you can wear.
Materials: All materials are included in the cost of the class.
Location: Class will be offered in person, at MAG ArtSpace, 9 Park Street, Milton DE. Students are only permitted to park in spaces designated for Milton Arts Guild.
Cost: $40 for MAG Members; $50 for nonmembers.
Class Price $50.00
Class: Cake Boxes
Piece of Cake, Anyone? with April Hudson
Tuesday October 6, 9:30 - 11:30 am
Create a decadent “piece of cake” using various art materials! Whimsical, fun and visually delicious craft! This can be opened and used for gift giving.
Materials: All materials are included in the cost of the class; however, feel free to bring your favorite washi tape, trim and small beads.
Location: Class will be offered in person, at MAG ArtSpace, 9 Park Street, Milton DE. Students are only permitted to park in spaces designated for Milton Arts Guild.
Cost: $40 for MAG Members; $50 for nonmembers.
Class Price $65.00
Class: Autumn Wire Tree Sculpture
Autumn Wire Tree Sculpture with Kathy Coyne
Monday October 5, 1:30 - 4:00 pm
This class covers the basics in working with craft wire to construct a wire tree sculpture. Each student will make a wind-swept tree and embellish the base around the tree with pumpkins and other fall-inspired foliage. In this hands-on class, students will construct the tree from start to finish and will be able to take the tree home with them at the end of the class.
Materials: Students should bring wire snips and round nose or needle nose pliers.
Location: Class will be offered in person, at MAG ArtSpace, 9 Park Street, Milton DE. Students are only permitted to park in spaces designated for Milton Arts Guild.
Cost: $55 for MAG Members; $65 for nonmembers.
Class Price $45.00
Class: Fall Iris Paper Folding
Fall/Thanksgiving Iris Paper Folding with Pauline Powell
Saturday October 3, 9:30 - 11:30 am
: This class will introduce students to the fascinating, and somewhat addictive, technique of Iris Paper Folding, including the historic origins. Each person will leave with two completed, fall themed cards. While the basic design will be the same on each card, students will have ample opportunity to customize and express their individualism through using a wide selection of origami papers, florist foil, and embellishments all provided by the instructor. Join us in a fun, relaxed atmosphere while creating your very own, personalized, greeting cards.
Materials: All materials are included in the cost of the class.
Location: Class will be offered in person, at MAG ArtSpace, 9 Park Street, Milton DE. Students are only permitted to park in spaces designated for Milton Arts Guild.
Cost: $35 for MAG Members; $45 for nonmembers.
Class Price $60.00
Class: Hometown Paintings
Hometown Paintings with Gerilyn Gaskill
Saturday September 26, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Spend the morning learning many tips of watercolor painting with Gerilyn before striking out on your own painting of your hometown. Please bring in reference photos of a home, house, or farm that means something to you to use as a reference. Some reference photos will be available. Gerilyn will comment and assist you as you work to create your own masterpiece.
Materials: See Supply List tab for materials needed.
Location: Class will be offered in person, at MAG ArtSpace, 9 Park Street, Milton DE. Students are only permitted to park in spaces designated for Milton Arts Guild.
Cost: $50 for MAG Members; $60 for nonmembers.
Class Price $65.00
Class: Sewing Machine Basics
Sewing Machine Basics with Renee Thorpe
Friday September 25, 5:00 - 8:00 PM
This is a perfect workshop for true beginners or anyone who needs a refresher on the fundamentals of machine sewing. Students will learn how to thread a sewing machine, adjust basic settings, wind a bobbin, sew straight seams and understand essential tools. We will cut and sew a simple envelope style pillow slipcover that you can take home at the end of class. Bring your own working sewing machine or borrow one of ours. All equipment provided. This is a friendly stress-free introduction to sewing. Teens are welcome, but students under 16 years of age must be accompanied with a parent or guardian.
Materials: 1/3 yard printed 100% cotton fabric, 1 yard coordinating solid 100% cotton fabric, matching all purpose thread OR purchase a fabric kit ($12).
Location: Class will be offered in person, at MAG ArtSpace, 9 Park Street, Milton DE. Students are only permitted to park in spaces designated for Milton Arts Guild.
Cost: $55 for MAG Members; $65 for nonmembers.
Class Price $50.00
Class: Negative Painting
Acrylics Negative Painting with Kathy Fessenbecker
Thursday September 24, 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Students will learn an alternate technique that involves applying paint around the subject of the painting rather than painting the object directly. We will experiment with several styles. Students will have time to complete an 11x14 painting.
Materials: All materials are included in the cost of the class.
Location: Class will be offered in person, at MAG ArtSpace, 9 Park Street, Milton DE. Students are only permitted to park in spaces designated for Milton Arts Guild.
Cost: $40 for MAG Members; $50 for nonmembers.
Class Price $115.00
Class: Floral Paintings
Acrylic or Oil Floral Paintings with Richard Fanelli
Thursdays September 24, October 1 & 8, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Capture the beauty of our spring floral blooms by creating a painting of your favorite flowers in either acrylic or oil. The instructor, Richard Fanelli, is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Art and is a big fan of the artist Georgia O’Keefe who painted close-ups of many beautiful flowers.
Materials: Students will provide their own set of paints, brushes, etc. and an 8” x 8” or larger stretched canvas or canvas board. If you are a beginner, this kit will provide everything you need: Soho Urban Artist Acrylic EZ To Start Complete Painting Set! (Item #90754) at Jerrysartarama.com.
Location: Class will be offered in person, at MAG ArtSpace, 9 Park Street, Milton DE. Students are only permitted to park in spaces designated for Milton Arts Guild.
Cost: $105 for MAG Members; $115 for nonmembers.
Class Price $65.00
Class: Coiled Fabric Basket
Coiled Fabric Basket with Candy Barbaccia
Wednesday September 23, 9:00 AM - 12:00 noon
Create a coiled fabric bowl or basket. A large variety of fabrics are available. All skill levels are welcome.
Materials: Materials are included in the cost of the class.
Location: Class will be offered in person, at MAG ArtSpace, 9 Park Street, Milton DE. Students are only permitted to park in spaces designated for Milton Arts Guild.
Cost: $55 for MAG Members; $65 for nonmembers.
Class Price $50.00
Class: Alcohol Inks
Intro to Alcohol Inks with Deb Cebula
Thursday September 17, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
This class covers the basic use of vibrant alcohol inks on ceramic tiles. The instructor will demonstrate several methods and applications to achieve a variety of results. Each student will have a chance to complete pieces to take with them, including a tile and an ornament.
Materials: 3 pack of alcohol inks (available at craft stores or online). Ranger alcohol inks are a trusted brand. Also bring a cardboard box lid to transport the items home.
Location: Class will be offered in person, at MAG ArtSpace, 9 Park Street, Milton DE. Students are only permitted to park in spaces designated for Milton Arts Guild.
Cost: $40 for MAG Members; $50 for nonmembers.
Class Price $65.00
Class: Weave Beaded Pendant
Embellished Right Angle Weave Pendant with Johanna Hawtof
Thursday September 10, 5:00 - 7:30 PM
Bead woven pendant made using Right Angle Weave technique with Swarovski pearls and embellished with Czech glass crystals. Suitable for beginners. Students will be working with a very long piece of thread and small beads.
Materials: All materials are included in the cost of the class.
Location: Class will be offered in person, at MAG ArtSpace, 9 Park Street, Milton DE. Students are only permitted to park in spaces designated for Milton Arts Guild.
Cost: $55 for MAG Members; $65 for nonmembers.
Class Price $100.00
Class: Resin Wave Choice
Resin Waves: Charcuterie Board or Lazy Susan with George Todd
Thursday September 3, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Create a Charcuterie Board or Lazy Susan resin waves project. The Charcuterie Board is a 16” acacia board with a handle. The Lazy Susan is a 13” bamboo board. No experience necessary. Project must remain overnight to cure.
Materials: All materials are included in the cost of the class. Please dress appropriately.
Location: Class will be offered in person, at MAG ArtSpace, 9 Park Street, Milton DE. Students are only permitted to park in spaces designated for Milton Arts Guild.
Cost: $90 for MAG Members; $100 for nonmembers.
Class Price $225.00
Class: Beginner Watercolor
Beginner Watercolor with Anne Buck
Thursdays: September 3, 10, 17, 24 & October 1, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
This class will cover basic supplies, finding values, creating value sketches, color studies, color mixing, a close look at composition and so much more. Each class will build upon the last.
Materials: See Supply List tab for list of materials needed.
Location: Class will be offered in person, at the artist's home studio: 31357 Coventry Dr, Lewes DE.
Cost: $200 for MAG Members; $225 for nonmembers.
Class Price $15.00
Class: Zoomdoodle September 2026
Ongoing Each Month!
Join Us for Online Learning!
Zoomdoodle with artists
Sue Dutton and Lynda Rae Gannon
Doodling is a way to relax while doing something creative. (It's very addictive.) All you need is a fineline marker (micron markers and fine sharpies work fine), a pencil, and some paper. Have something to make circles (canned food, jar lids, a glass, etc.).
Optional supplies include blending stump and colored pencils or gel pens
Fee is $15 for the full month. You may take one or all, the fee is the same... One monthly fee of just $15.
Sessions will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 3:30 - 4:30 pm.
Class Price $0.00
Zoomdoodle August 2026 Sampler
Ongoing Each Month!
Join Us for Online Learning!
Zoomdoodle with artists
Sue Dutton and Lynda Rae Gannon
Doodling is a way to relax while doing something creative. (It's very addictive.) All you need is a fineline marker (micron markers and fine sharpies work fine), a pencil, and some paper. Have something to make circles (canned food, jar lids, a glass, etc.).
Optional supplies include blending stump and colored pencils or gel pens
Fee is $15 for the full month. You may take one or all, the fee is the same... One monthly fee of just $15.
Sessions will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 3:30 - 4:30 pm.
Class Price $140.00
Class: Beginner Drawing
Beginner Drawing with Joe Terrone
Tuesdays August 25 & September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Drawing is the basis of much of the visual arts. Many of us artists were thrown into our creative lives without the drawing skills we need to make strong images. Here is a class which will teach you the basics while expanding on what you already know. You will learn how to see, how to get it right through the use of negative and positive space, sighting, measuring, squinting, value judgement, etc.
Materials: Please bring the following:
1-Graphite Pencils-, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B any company
2-plastic eraser –
3-Kneaded Eraser-
4-Blender Stumps- variety sets of 5 sizes, get the ones with points on both sides
5-Any drawing pad will do. Make sure they are at least 11 x 14 in size. The higher the weight of the paper the better the pad will be.
6-Viewfinder ( called a viewcatcher).
7-Ruler
8-A small inexpensive sketch pad, to do thumbnails in
9- soft vine charcoal.
Location: Class will be offered in person, at MAG ArtSpace, 9 Park Street, Milton DE. Students are only permitted to park in spaces designated for Milton Arts Guild.
Cost: $120 for MAG Members; $140 for nonmembers.
Class Price $60.00
Class: Watercolor Local Marshes
Watercolor Local Marsheswith Gerilyn Gaskill
Saturday August 22, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Spend the morning learning many tips of watercolor painting with Gerilyn before striking out on your own painting. She will comment and assist you as you work to create your own masterpiece. Feel free to bring your own photos or use one of Gerilyn’s.
Materials: See Supply List for list of materials.
Location: Class will be offered in person, at MAG ArtSpace, 9 Park Street, Milton DE. Students are only permitted to park in spaces designated for Milton Arts Guild.
Cost: $50 for MAG Members; $60 for nonmembers.
Class Price $60.00
Class: Funky Flowers
Funky Flowers with Gretchen Eisenhuth
Thursday August 20, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Using pre-cut, stained glass, create a framed garden or floral arrangement. The pieces will be imbedded in a textured clay background.
Materials: All materials are included in the cost of the class.
Location: Class will be offered in person, at MAG ArtSpace, 9 Park Street, Milton DE. Students are only permitted to park in spaces designated for Milton Arts Guild.
Cost: $50 for MAG Members; $60 for nonmembers.
Class Price $15.00
Class: Zoomdoodle August 2026
Ongoing Each Month!
Join Us for Online Learning!
Zoomdoodle with artists
Sue Dutton and Lynda Rae Gannon
Doodling is a way to relax while doing something creative. (It's very addictive.) All you need is a fineline marker (micron markers and fine sharpies work fine), a pencil, and some paper. Have something to make circles (canned food, jar lids, a glass, etc.).
Optional supplies include blending stump and colored pencils or gel pens
Fee is $15 for the full month. You may take one or all, the fee is the same... One monthly fee of just $15.
Sessions will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 3:30 - 4:30 pm.
REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY
Refunds: A full refund for in house class/workshop credit will be made for students who officially withdraw 14 days prior to the start of class/workshop. If a student withdraws 7 - 13 days before the start of a class/workshop, credit will be given towards a future class/workshop. The amount of credit shall be limited to the amount already paid or the amount due for the future class/workshop, whichever is less.
No refunds or credit will be given without a 1 week notice of withdrawal prior to the start of a class/workshop, or for partial attendance. The Milton Arts Guild must be notified of class/workshop withdrawal via email, phone, or in person to be entitled to the refund or credit privileges above.
If you need to cancel or change a registration for a class/workshop it MUST be done via email
to MiltonArtsGuild310@gmail.com.
Virtual (Zoom) classes/workshops: There will be no refunds for cancellations for virtual classes. Note: Many classes are recorded and you will receive the link to the recorded session.
Cancellations: If it is necessary for the Milton Arts Guild to cancel a class for any reason, all registered participants will be informed as soon as possible and registered participants will receive a full refund of their course fee.
Cancellations: If it is necessary for the Milton Arts Guild to cancel a class for any reason, all registered participants will be informed as soon as possible and registered participants will receive a full refund of their course fee.
Terms & Conditions:
The Milton Arts Guild reserves the right to relocate, combine, or re-schedule classes, to substitute an
appropriate class instructor when necessary or to make an exception to this policy for extenuating
circumstances. No student will be denied admission on the basis of race, color, gender or ethnic origin.
However, the Milton Arts Guild reserves the right to refuse enrollment to participants with a history of
disruptive behavior or for any impediment to the learning process of the group as a whole.
Publicity Policy: By registering yourself or your child for this class, you are consenting to allow the Milton Arts Guild to use you/your child's image for publicity purposes unless you opt out when signing attendance sheet at start of class.