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A Toast to Art, Wine & Friendship
Private Wine & Watercolor Social at Arts at The Canopy
Gather your favorite people for a private evening of wine, creativity, laughter, and connection in our Makers Cottage.
Whether you're celebrating a birthday, hosting a girls' night out, or simply looking for a unique social experience, we'll take care of everything. Enjoy complimentary wine, delicious food and refreshments, music, watercolor instruction, and a private gallery tour of The Canopy, our Art Gallery filled with over 21 unique and talented artists works - including jewelry, pottery, copper works, sculptures and paintings.
Your Experience Includes:
🍷 Complimentary wine throughout the event
🎨 Guided watercolor painting instruction
🖌️ All art supplies provided
🍽️ Complimentary food and refreshments
🎶 Music and relaxed social atmosphere
🖼️ Private tour of The Canopy Art Gallery
Perfect For:
Girls' Night Out
Birthday Celebrations
Couples' Gatherings
Book Clubs
Neighborhood Socials
Retiree Groups
Team-Building Events
Private Party Package
$400 for up to 8 guests
3-hour private event
All guests must be 21 years of age or older.
📞 Please call for availability before booking. 352-362-32954
Pour a glass, pick up a brush, and enjoy a night your friends will be talking about long after the last sip.
Date: Saturday, September 26th
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Limited to 8 Students
Arts at The Canopy: The Makers Cottage
Instructor: Artist Jeffrey Moore
All Supplies Included ( Complimentary Food, Bites & FUN!)
Discover the Beauty of Controlled Unpredictability
Have you ever wanted to create watercolor paintings that seem to have a life of their own? Join artist Jeffrey Moore as you explore the fascinating world of watercolor on Yupo paper, a unique synthetic, non-absorbent surface that transforms the way watercolor behaves.
Unlike traditional watercolor paper, Yupo doesn't absorb paint. Instead, color floats, flows, blends, and interacts across the surface, creating luminous effects, stunning textures, and unexpected patterns that are simply impossible to achieve on conventional paper. The result is artwork that feels vibrant, organic, and full of movement.
Part of the excitement of working on Yupo is embracing the unexpected. Colors mingle and travel in surprising ways, often creating beautiful effects that can't be replicated. While there is an element of unpredictability, you'll also learn techniques that help you guide the paint, influence the outcome, and gain greater control over this exciting medium.
In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll create a 5" x 7" watercolor painting using liquid watercolors, which are perfect for achieving the brilliant color, fluid motion, and captivating effects that make Yupo so unique. To keep the creative process moving, we'll use hair dryers throughout the class to accelerate drying times and allow for multiple layers and techniques.
Whether you're completely new to watercolor or an experienced painter looking to try something different, this class offers a fun, relaxing, and inspiring opportunity to experiment, learn, and create.
What makes Yupo paper different from traditional watercolor paper
How liquid watercolor behaves on a non-absorbent surface
Techniques for creating beautiful organic effects
Methods for influencing and controlling paint movement
Layering, lifting, and blending techniques unique to Yupo
How to balance spontaneity with artistic intention
Date: Sunday, October 25th
Time: 10:00am - 12:00 PM
Limited to 10 Students
Create small works of art with big personality in this fun and approachable acrylic painting workshop! In this class, each participant will paint on mini canvases displayed on charming mini easels—perfect for gifts, décor, or collecting your own series of tiny masterpieces.
Designed for a small group of up to 10 students, this workshop offers a relaxed, supportive environment with plenty of individual guidance. You’ll learn basic acrylic techniques, including color mixing, brush control, layering, and simple composition, all scaled down for working on mini surfaces.
Students will complete two finished mini paintings during the session, exploring creative themes such as landscapes, abstract designs, or seasonal scenes.
Whether you’re new to painting or just looking for a fun creative experience, you’ll leave with your own pair of unique artworks ready to display or share.
Materials:
All supplies are provided, including mini canvases, easels, paints, and brushes.
Level:
All ages and skill levels welcome—no prior experience needed.
September 12th | Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Limited to 10 students
All supplies included.
Instructor: Artist Jeffrey Moore
Discover the expressive beauty of combining crisp ink lines with luminous watercolor washes in this hands-on workshop. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this class explores the timeless technique of using pen and ink to create structure and detail, then enhancing your work with soft, transparent layers of watercolor.
Participants will learn essential skills such as line control, hatching and cross-hatching, composition, and how to build depth and texture through ink. You’ll then explore how to apply watercolor washes to add atmosphere, color harmony, and mood without overwhelming the delicate linework.
Through guided demonstrations and personalized instruction, you’ll complete several small studies and at least one finished piece. Subjects may include landscapes, urban scenes, botanicals, or simple still life compositions.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll gain confidence in mixing media, understand how to balance line and color, and leave with artwork ready to display—as well as techniques you can continue to develop at home.
A seven (7) week course – one fee
September 5th thru October 24th
Every Saturday: 10am -12:00pm
Limited to 10 students
All supplies included
Instructor: Artist Jeffrey Moore
Arts at the Canopy invites artists, families, students, makers, and creative spirits of all skill levels to participate in the creation of the Garden of Inspiration, a one-of-a-kind community art installation that will become a permanent feature of our campus.
This exciting multi-week class series will transform a simple concreate staircase into a vibrant mosaic work of art featuring inspiring words such as Possibilities, Creativity, Imagine, and Inspiration. Participants will learn the art of mosaic design while helping create a meaningful public artwork that celebrates the power of creativity and community.
But the journey doesn’t end there.
Surrounding the mosaic staircase will be our growing Community Rock Garden, where participants will paint and decorate rocks that will be displayed throughout the garden for visitors to discover, take home and enjoy in their garden. Each rock becomes a small message of hope, joy, imagination, and kindness.
Throughout the series, participants will learn:
• Mosaic design and composition
• Tile cutting and placement techniques
• Grouting and finishing methods
• Painted rock art techniques
• Public art principles and community placemaking
No experience is necessary. Whether you’re an accomplished artist or simply looking for a creative way to connect with your children or others, this project is designed for everyone.
When complete, the Garden of Inspiration will stand as a lasting symbol of what can happen when a community creates together.
Join us and become part of a project that will inspire visitors, families, and future generations.
Your hands will help build it.
Your creativity will help shape it.
Your story will become part of it.
Spaces are limited. Registration is now open.
Arts at the Canopy
Creating. Connecting. Inspiring.
A tagline I really like for the campaign is:
“Step up and leave your foot print on this fun project”
Limited to 10 students
All supplies included
Instructor: Artist Jeffrey Moore
Arts at the Canopy invites artists, families, students, makers, and creative spirits of all skill levels to participate in the creation of the Garden of Inspiration, a one-of-a-kind community art installation that will become a permanent feature of our campus.
This exciting multi-week class series will transform a simple concreate staircase into a vibrant mosaic work of art featuring inspiring words such as Possibilities, Creativity, Imagine, and Inspiration. Participants will learn the art of mosaic design while helping create a meaningful public artwork that celebrates the power of creativity and community.
But the journey doesn’t end there.
Surrounding the mosaic staircase will be our growing Community Rock Garden, where participants will paint and decorate rocks that will be displayed throughout the garden for visitors to discover, take home and enjoy in their garden. Each rock becomes a small message of hope, joy, imagination, and kindness.
Throughout the series, participants will learn:
• Mosaic design and composition
• Tile cutting and placement techniques
• Grouting and finishing methods
• Painted rock art techniques
• Public art principles and community placemaking
No experience is necessary. Whether you’re an accomplished artist or simply looking for a creative way to connect with your children or others, this project is designed for everyone.
When complete, the Garden of Inspiration will stand as a lasting symbol of what can happen when a community creates together.
Join us and become part of a project that will inspire visitors, families, and future generations.
Your hands will help build it.
Your creativity will help shape it.
Your story will become part of it.
Spaces are limited. Registration is now open.
Arts at the Canopy
Creating. Connecting. Inspiring.
A tagline I really like for the campaign is:
“Step up and leave your foot print on this fun project”
Discover the expressive beauty of combining crisp ink lines with luminous watercolor washes in this hands-on workshop. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this class explores the timeless technique of using pen and ink to create structure and detail, then enhancing your work with soft, transparent layers of watercolor.
Participants will learn essential skills such as line control, hatching and cross-hatching, composition, and how to build depth and texture through ink. You’ll then explore how to apply watercolor washes to add atmosphere, color harmony, and mood without overwhelming the delicate linework.
Through guided demonstrations and personalized instruction, you’ll complete several small studies and at least one finished piece. Subjects may include landscapes, urban scenes, botanicals, or simple still life compositions.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll gain confidence in mixing media, understand how to balance line and color, and leave with artwork ready to display—as well as techniques you can continue to develop at home.
Materials:
All supplies included
Level:
For ages: 8yo-adult. All skill levels welcome—from beginners to intermediate artists looking to expand their techniques.
Date: Sunday, October 25th
Time: 10:00am - 12:00 PM
Limited to 10 Students
Create small works of art with big personality in this fun and approachable acrylic painting workshop! In this class, each participant will paint on mini canvases displayed on charming mini easels—perfect for gifts, décor, or collecting your own series of tiny masterpieces.
Designed for a small group of up to 10 students, this workshop offers a relaxed, supportive environment with plenty of individual guidance. You’ll learn basic acrylic techniques, including color mixing, brush control, layering, and simple composition, all scaled down for working on mini surfaces.
Students will complete two finished mini paintings during the session, exploring creative themes such as landscapes, abstract designs, or seasonal scenes.
Whether you’re new to painting or just looking for a fun creative experience, you’ll leave with your own pair of unique artworks ready to display or share.
Materials:
All supplies are provided, including mini canvases, easels, paints, and brushes.
Level:
All ages and skill levels welcome—no prior experience needed.
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