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Art Classes in Downtown Felton | Community Through Art
$198 for six weeks
+$10 material fee
Six Tuesdays, 9-11:30 AM
Tuesdays starting March 31st
Location: Community Through Art housed at Redwood & Ranunculus, 6257 CA-9, Felton, CA
Soft Pastel Painting runs in six week intervals taught by instructor Sarah Orre.
A short demo will be taught the first class meeting with reference photos that will teach color theory, underpainting, texture, layering, and movement. Students are encouraged to bring additional reference photos for inspiration. Participants bring their own soft pastels (not oils), and sanded paper. The remainder of the class meetings are used for studio time. The last day we have a group peer review to discuss our work and give and receive feedback.
Drop ins are welcome at a rate of $50 per day, as long as the class is not waitlisted. Please email the instructor in advance if you plan to drop in at sarah.orre@gmail.com.
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2.9% + 0.30 credit card fee included at checkout ($216.39 total including materials and credit card processing fees), or zero fees ($210) with cash, check, or venmo @sarah-orre, zelle, or paypal.
Cancellation policy: Cancel 7 days before the class starts for a full refund. Cancellations within 6 days of the class starting will not be refunded.
Mondays starting April 13, 9 AM - 12 PM
Location: Community Through Art housed at Redwood & Ranunculus, 6257 CA-9, Felton, CA
$180 for 4 weeks
$265 for 8 weeks
$50 drop in
Creativity multiplies when you paint alongside other creatives. Join artist Sarah Orre for an open studio painting group where community, focus, and inspiration come together. Sarah will be painting in the studio while hosting the group, offering a relaxed, encouraging space to work on your own projects.
All mediums are welcome—oils, acrylics, watercolor, pastel, drawing, mixed media, creative writing, and more. This is your time to explore, experiment, and create at your own pace, surrounded by fellow artists.
The studio is equipped with full-size standing easels, Costco tables, tall tables, stools, and chairs. Please plan to begin cleaning up your workspace 10 minutes before the session ends, so we can close the studio promptly at 12:00 PM and leave the space fresh for the next group.
A drop in rate of $50 for a three hour studio day, is an option as long as the session isn’t waitlisted.
Register for four or eight weeks at a time. Simplify your registration click subscribe for auto pay.
2.9% + 0.30 credit card fee included at checkout, or zero fees with cash, check, or venmo @sarah-orre, zelle, or paypal (sarah.orre@gmail.com).
Cancellation policy: Cancel 7 days before the class starts for a full refund. Cancellations within 6 days of the class starting will not be refunded.
Calendar Dates:
Spring 1: April 13, 20, 27, May 4
Spring 2: May 11, 18, 25, June 1
Summer 1: June 8, 15, 22, 29
Closed July 1-July27 due to summer break.
Summer 2: Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Fall 1: Sept 7, 14, 21, 28
Fall 2: Oct 5, 12, 19, 26
Winter 1: Nov 2, 9, 16, 23
Winter 2: Nov 30, Dec 7, 14, 21
Closed winter break Dec 28-Jan 5
Tuesdays, 3:30-5 PM
Location: Community Through Art housed at Redwood & Ranunculus, 6257 CA-9, Felton, CA
Ages 7+
Youth Bloom Studio Art with Sarah Orre, nurtures creativity, confidence, and curiosity through hands-on learning. Each class encourages young artists to explore new materials, techniques, and ideas while building foundational art skills in a supportive studio environment. From painting and drawing to air dry clay and mixed media, students learn to see like artists and express their own unique voice. Enroll in as many sessions as you like!
Art of Nature: February 24, March 3 (Floral Still Life), 10, 17, 24, 31.
Discover the colors, patterns, and energy of the natural environment through art! In this vibrant spring session, students will explore painting in acrylic, watercolor, and mixed-media techniques inspired by the changing seasons. From landscapes and wildlife to blooming botanicals, young artists will experiment with color, texture, and design to capture the beauty and imagination of the natural world.
No class spring break.
Imagine: April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19
Bring fiction to life! Dragons, fairies, fields of dreams…where will your imagination take you? In this session our studio will be filled with distant lands, and far off creatures. Students are encouraged to bring their creativity and imagination to life using a wide range of materials including acrylic and alcohol markers, watercolor and ink, acrylic paint, and collage. Creativity is multiplied when shared in a creative space with other students…let your imagination soar!
Sunday, April 19
1 PM - 4 PM
Loosen up and explore florals in a fresh, expressive way in this three-hour Abstract Florals workshop. We’ll focus on layering, building texture with a variety of tools, and playing with positive and negative space to create dynamic, intuitive compositions.
This workshop encourages experimentation and letting go of perfection. You’re welcome to bring a reference photo for inspiration, but it’s not required—abstract forms and color exploration will guide the process.
All materials are provided, and light snacks will be available, so you can settle in and focus fully on creating. Perfect for artists looking to loosen their style, try new techniques, or reconnect with playful mark-making. Bring something to sip on while you paint.
$110 per person
0.29% +.03 Credit Card Fees at checkout or pay zero fees by cash, zelle, Venmo @sarah-orre, or PayPal sarah.orre@gmail.com
Cancellation Policy:
Let your child’s personal artistic style shine as they design original characters and imaginative creatures while learning to tell stories through art. Students will explore both comic book and storybook styles, developing visual narratives from concept to page.
Using pens, pencils, watercolor, and acrylic markers, artists will create beautiful, original works of fiction.
Ages: 7+
Instructor: Jay Boyle
3:30-5 PM
6 Mondays: April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18
$255 plus $20 material fee due at checkout
Location: Community Through Art housed at Redwood & Ranunculus, 6257 CA-9, Felton, CA
Cancellation policy: Cancel 7 days before the class starts for a full refund. Cancellations within 6 days of the class starting will not be refunded.
For questions related to course content contact: jbirdboyle@gmail.com
For enrollment questions contact: sarah.orre@gmail.com
Nurturing the Artist in You.
Community Through Art was founded in 2026 by local artist Sarah Orre. Our business is committed to supporting artists at all stages of development.
We believe everyone is artistic and that nurturing creativity is essential to wellbeing and mental health. By gathering with fellow creatives and spending intentional time behind the paintbrush, we create space for connection and expression.
Community Through Art offers weekly open studio hours, series-based classes, and masterclasses, designed to support both creative growth and personal wellbeing. Join us and foster the artist in you.
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