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The Arts (writing, painting, acting, etc.)

Colored Pencil Art on Thursdays in May at River House

$50

with Liz Monaco

Calendar May 7, 2026 at 1:30 pm, runs for 4 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, May 7, 14, 21, 28 from 1:30 to 3:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

Tap Dancing Level 1 & 2 on Thursdays in May at River House

$25

with Judy Woodruff

Calendar May 7, 2026 at 2 pm, runs for 4 weeks

This class will accommodate the new beginner while honing the skills of the more experienced beginner. Class will focus on tap basic fundamental single and double sound steps. Short combinations will introduce/review such composite steps as the shim sham, front and back essence, waltz clog, and simple rhythm time steps.

Tap shoes are recommended for this class.

Class sessions will be held on Thursdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28 from 2:00 - 3:00 at River House (179 Marine St.)

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

Journal Projects: Making Faux Paper for Journal Pages and Covers on Monday, May 11 at River House

$1250

with Liz Monaco

Calendar May 11, 2026 at 1:30 pm, runs for 1 week

This paper making technique is easier than the traditional way of making handmade paper. Just by using white liquid glue and napkins or tissue paper you can create amazingly strong and durable pages that resemble rice paper.

Supplies Needed Specific to this Class

  • Plain or printed napkins/tissue paper,
  • White liquid glue (Elmers),
  • Parchment paper,
  • Soft flat paint brush to apply glue,
  • Small wide mouth container with lid.

General Supplies needed:

  • Journals- blank sketch/watercolor books, or you can hand make a book or alter a book.
  • Pens, markers, pencils, rulers, brushes Paints (acrylics, watercolors, inks, metallics)
  • Colored pencils
  • Collage materials: (magazine clippings, newspapers, paper scraps)
  • Glue or adhesives 
  • Stamps and stencils
  • Washi or decorative tapes
  • Gesso: white or clear
  • Sponges
  • Palette knives

Optional elements to add to your paper 

  • Seeds,
  • Flowers/greens,
  • Threads,
  • Spray inks,
  • Metallic watercolors (gold),
  • If you would like to create book cover include a 12x12 piece of muslin fabric.

Class session will be held on Monday, May 11 from 1:30 to 3:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

Journal Projects: Making Folios for Journals on Monday, May 18 at River House

$1250

with Liz Monaco

Calendar May 18, 2026 at 1:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Folios can be made from various size envelopes to create interesting pages, pockets, and Flip outs. They can be attached in your journal or used as a separate element.

Supplies specific to this class:

  • Envelopes: 2 large, 2 medium, 2 small
  • Scrap papers to cover envelopes,
  • Paints,
  • Markers,
  • Stick glue,
  • Various decorative elements (i.e. stickers, ribbons, trims, magazine images, etc.)

General Supplies needed:

  • Journals- blank sketch/watercolor books, or you can hand make a book or alter a book.
  • Pens, markers, pencils, rulers, brushes Paints (acrylics, watercolors, inks, metallics)
  • Colored pencils
  • Collage materials: (magazine clippings, newspapers, paper scraps)
  • Glue or adhesives 
  • Stamps and stencils
  • Washi or decorative tapes
  • Gesso: white or clear
  • Sponges
  • Palette knives

Optional Supplies

  • Fabric,
  • Textured papers, 
  • Brayer
  • Gel press
  • Ink sprays 
  • Found objects or memorabilia 

Class session will be held on Monday, May 18 from 1:30 to 3:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

Will run





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