Block printing is an amazing and versatile medium that’s great for beginners and experienced artists alike. The designs can be used to create pretty much anything, from paper arts, like wall prints, personal journals, and cards, to wearable fashions and home décor. If you can dream it, you can make it with this technique! Join artist and printmaker, Kelly Reese, as she shows you how to get started on this fun and foolproof craft.

Kelly will demonstrate how to design and carve a basic relief block print, as well as how to roll ink and regulate printing pressure. After practicing techniques, you’ll design, carve, and print a set of matching block printed cards. You’ll go home with a useful gift for yourself or a friend and the knowledge and supplies to make more block prints.

No drawing skills required. All you need is a desire to try something new—and have a great time!

Your carved block, tools (lino cutters, brayer, and ink), and extra cards are yours to keep so you can continue practicing your new skills!

Workshop fee: $90 ($84 for Purple Crayon members)

Registration is required. Please click below to register through the Purple Crayon site.

Have you been wondering if watercolor is for you, but you don’t want to spend weeks trying to find out? Or perhaps it’s been a while since you pulled out your watercolor paints, and you need a little “taste” of the medium before jumping back in. Either way, this half-day workshop is for you!

Local artist Kelly Reese is passionate about demystifying watercolor supplies and techniques and helping students unlock the creative potential of this popular medium.

In this fun, introductory workshop, Kelly will teach you how to break down the process of painting a simple watercolor pear. You’ll begin by swatching paints and practicing some basic watercolor techniques. Then, you’ll learn how to sketch shapes and values of simple objects. Finally, you’ll use your pear sketch to paint and complete a beautiful, frame-worthy picture.

You’ll leave with everything you need to keep practicing your new watercolor skills!

No previous drawing or painting experience necessary!

Materials & Tools Needed: List of materials and tools for Watercolor Snacks

Workshop fee: $60 ($54 for Purple Crayon members)

Registration is required. Please click below to register through the Purple Crayon site.

Get in the holiday spirit and go home with handmade gift tags for your loved ones! All supplies are provided for this fun, beginner level workshop. Ages 12 and up. 

Workshop fee: $20 

Registration is required. Please click below to register. If you have any trouble registering, please email me at kellyreesedesign@gmail.com

Learn foundational watercolor techniques and go home with your own still life painting. No experience with painting or watercolors is required to participate in this fun, step-by-step workshop.

Ages 12 and up. All supplies are provided.

Reservations are required - Call the library at 828-250-4700 or stop in and ask a librarian to sign up.

Learn to paint a group of funky watercolor floral vases in this fun, step-by-step workshop. No watercolor experience is required to participate. Ages 12 and up, all supplies are provided. 

Workshop fee: $20

Registration is required. Please click below to register. If you have any trouble registering, please email me at kellyreesedesign@gmail.com

Learn foundational watercolor techniques and go home with your own watercolor collage. No experience with painting or watercolors is required to participate in this fun, step-by-step workshop.

Ages 12 and up. All supplies are provided.

Reservations are required - Registration opens November 1. Call the library at 828-250-6482 or stop in and ask a librarian to sign up.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Weaverville Library

Learn foundational watercolor techniques and go home with your own painting of fall pumpkins. No experience with painting or watercolors is required to participate in this fun, step-by-step workshop.

Ages 12 and up. All supplies are provided.

Reservations are required - Registration opens October 1. Call the library at 828-250-6482 or stop in and ask a librarian to sign up.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Weaverville Library

Join me for a fun and educational open art night. I’ll provide lots of different types of watercolor paint, paper, and supplies to try out. We’ll work on a small project, swatching, or whatever you want to create!

Feel free to bring any supplies you have that you want to work with, or get help with. Supplies aren’t required. You can take home whatever you paint.

Registration is required. Please click below to register. If you have any trouble registering, please email me at kellyreesedesign@gmail.com

There will be no set fee since this is the first time I’m trying this out. If you’re able, feel free to donate what you would like towards using the studio and supply costs. Anything from $5-$20 would be appreciated, but not required. You can bring cash, or I will have my Paypal and Venmo available.

Learn foundational watercolor techniques and go home with your own painting of fall pumpkins. No experience with painting or watercolors is required to participate in this fun, step-by-step workshop.

Ages 12 and up. All supplies are provided.

Reservations are required - Call the library at 828-250-4700 or stop in and ask a librarian to sign up.

Learn foundational watercolor techniques and go home with your own still life painting. No experience with painting or watercolors is required to participate in this fun, step-by-step workshop.

Ages 12 and up. All supplies are provided.

Reservations are required - Call the library at 828-250-6482 or stop in and ask a librarian to sign up.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Weaverville Library

Ages 12 and up. All supplies are provided.

Reservations are required - Starting August 1, call the library at 828-250-6482 or stop in and ask a librarian to sign up.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Weaverville Library

Ages 12 and up. All supplies are provided.

Reservations are required - Starting July 1, call the library at 828-250-6482 or stop in and ask a librarian to sign up.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Weaverville Library