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Colored Pencil Art on Thursdays in July at River House

$50

with Liz Monaco

Calendar Jul 3, 2025 at 1:30 pm, runs for 5 weeks

With instructor Liz Monaco, this class is designed to teach you the popular art of Colored Pencil to create your very own works of art. You will learn color mixing, layering, and other techniques to get the results you have always wanted. 

*Supplies Needed:

  • Prisma Color Premier Colored Pencils – Set of 24
  • Open Stock Colors: Black Grape, Magenta
  • Colorless Blender
  • White Plastic Eraser, Pencil Sharpener, Ruler
  • Bristol Vellum Drawing Paper
  • Tracing paper, Graphite Transfer Paper

Class sessions will be held on Thursdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 from 1:30 to 3:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084) For a map click here.

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

Creating a Junk Journal on Mondays in July at River House

$50

with Liz Monaco

Calendar Jul 7, 2025 at 1:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

What is a junk journal?  It is a creative and personalized type of journal that combines various materials, often repurposed or found items, to create unique pages filled with memories, art and self-expression. Unlike traditional journals that focus on clean pages and uniformity, junk journals embrace an eclectic aesthetic. The beauty of a junk journal lies in its individuality. There are no strict rules, so you can mix and match material to reflect your personal type and experiences. It’s a wonderful way to unleash your creativity and document your journey.

Week 1: will be creating a book cover using a cereal or cracker box.  You will or Elmers or Mod Podge glue, fabric (1/2 yard), scissors, ruler, Medium paper clamps, and  heavy weight decorative scrapbook paper that will complement your fabric.   

Week 2 and 3: will focus on selecting and decorating the signature papers using any of the materials listed below. 

Here are some common materials used to create a junk journal: 

  • Paper: this can include old book pages, scrapbook paper, construction paper, letters, envelopes, and any other type of paper that can add texture and interest. 
  • Ephemera: items like ticket stubs, postcards, vintage photographs, and magazine clippings provide a nostalgic touch and tell a story. 
  • Fabric: Pieces of fabric, lace, ribbons or even clothing can be used to create pockets or decorative elements in the journal. 
  • Stickers and Washi Tape: these are great for embellishing pages and adding color and fun designs.   
  • Paints and inks: acrylic paints, watercolors, and ink can be applied to add splashes of color or texture. 
  • Stamps: Rubber stamp and ink pads can add images and patterns to the pages 
  • Sewing Supplies: Thread, needles, and sewing machines can be used to stitch pages together or create fabric elements. 
  • Adhesives: Glue sticks, double-sided tape, or Mod Podge are essential for attaching various materials to the pages. 
  • Book binding materials: awl, bone folder, waxed heavy thread, large eye heavy needle.  

Optional materials:  paper trimmer, ink blending brushes, cosmetic sponges.  

Class sessions will be held on Mondays, July 7, 14, 21, 28 from 1:30 to 3:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084) For a map click here.

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

Dance Flex on Mondays in July at River House

$3750

with Judy Woodruff

Calendar Jul 7, 2025 at 1:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Dance Flex is designed to maximize joint mobility, improve proprioception (body awareness) and sensory perception, and facilitate ease of movement. The class work will include short movement sequences, focusing on where they initiate, their pathways through the physical body and through space to reach an end point. Additionally, it will touch on breath support, spatial support and dynamic flow. The class is aimed at dancers who have had at least some formal training. Participants should be able to lie on the floor for significant periods of time without pain and to be able to get up and down with confidence and stability.

You don't need special shoes but you might want to wear old socks. Yoga mat and a towel might be good, although mats don’t work well for most of what you'll do.

Class sessions will be held on Mondays, July 7, 14, 21, 28 from 1:30 - 3 at River House (179 Marine St.) For a map click here.

For ages 18 and up.

 

Will run

Watercolor Doodles Plus on Thursday, July 10 at River House

$1250

with Liz Monaco

Calendar Jul 10, 2025 at 11 am, runs for 1 week

In this fun and relaxed workshop participants will explore the whimsical world of watercolor art through playful doodling techniques. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist this class is designed to encourage creativity and self-expression. We'll cover basic watercolor techniques, experiment with markers, pens and inks. Learn color blending, and create delightful doodles that bring your imagination to life. 

Supplies needed:

  • Watercolor Hot Press Paper 9 x 12 or larger
  • Watercolor set - either pan or tube
  • Pencil 
  • Ruler
  • Brushes- various sizes of round and flat 
  • Markers:  water based colors
  • Markers: fine point permanent black
  • Gel pens: Unibal white, gold, silver
  • Optional: metallic paints, micro pens 

This one session class will take place on Thursday, July 10 from 11 - 1 at River House, 179 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084. For a map click here.

For adults age 18 and up

Will run

Watercolor Doodles Plus on Thursday, July 17 at River House

$1250

with Liz Monaco

Calendar Jul 17, 2025 at 11 am, runs for 1 week

In this fun and relaxed workshop participants will explore the whimsical world of watercolor art through playful doodling techniques. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist this class is designed to encourage creativity and self-expression. We'll cover basic watercolor techniques, experiment with markers, pens and inks. Learn color blending, and create delightful doodles that bring your imagination to life. 

Supplies needed:

  • Watercolor Hot Press Paper 9 x 12 or larger
  • Watercolor set - either pan or tube
  • Pencil 
  • Ruler
  • Brushes- various sizes of round and flat 
  • Markers:  water based colors
  • Markers: fine point permanent black
  • Gel pens: Unibal white, gold, silver
  • Optional: metallic paints, micro pens 

This one session class will take place on Thursday, July 17 from 11 - 1 at River House, 179 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084. For a map click here.

For adults age 18 and up

Will run

Watercolor Doodles Plus on Thursday, July 24 at River House

$1250

with Liz Monaco

Calendar Jul 24, 2025 at 11 am, runs for 1 week

In this fun and relaxed workshop participants will explore the whimsical world of watercolor art through playful doodling techniques. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist this class is designed to encourage creativity and self-expression. We'll cover basic watercolor techniques, experiment with markers, pens and inks. Learn color blending, and create delightful doodles that bring your imagination to life. 

Supplies needed:

  • Watercolor Hot Press Paper 9 x 12 or larger
  • Watercolor set - either pan or tube
  • Pencil 
  • Ruler
  • Brushes- various sizes of round and flat 
  • Markers:  water based colors
  • Markers: fine point permanent black
  • Gel pens: Unibal white, gold, silver
  • Optional: metallic paints, micro pens 

This one session class will take place on Thursday, July 24 from 11 - 1 at River House, 179 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084. For a map click here.

For adults age 18 and up

Will run

Watercolor Doodles Plus on Thursday, July 31 at River House

$1250

with Liz Monaco

Calendar Jul 31, 2025 at 11 am, runs for 1 week

In this fun and relaxed workshop participants will explore the whimsical world of watercolor art through playful doodling techniques. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist this class is designed to encourage creativity and self-expression. We'll cover basic watercolor techniques, experiment with markers, pens and inks. Learn color blending, and create delightful doodles that bring your imagination to life. 

Supplies needed:

  • Watercolor Hot Press Paper 9 x 12 or larger
  • Watercolor set - either pan or tube
  • Pencil 
  • Ruler
  • Brushes- various sizes of round and flat 
  • Markers:  water based colors
  • Markers: fine point permanent black
  • Gel pens: Unibal white, gold, silver
  • Optional: metallic paints, micro pens 

This one session class will take place on Thursday, July 31 from 11 - 1 at River House, 179 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084. For a map click here.

For adults age 18 and up





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