“There is an artist imprisoned in each one of us.”
– Bertrand Russell

Eagles Mere Friends of the Arts is offering 12 classes in art, photography, flower arranging, and journaling.

This year we are joining with the Eagles Mere Conservancy to honor the birds of Sullivan County with some themed programming.

  • Classes are offered in 1-, 2-, or 3-day formats.
  • Classes are at the David A DeWire Center, 891 Laporte Ave, Eagles Mere, unless otherwise noted.
  • View our class selection below and click on a class title to learn more.

3-D Needle Felted Birds with Sara Setzer

Saturday August 3, 10 AM – 2 PM (optional lunch break) Class Limited to 15 Cost $65, materials provided Age 12+ The craft of needle felting is rapidly growing in…

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Drawing Basics with Gerry Mann

Monday, Wednesday & Friday July 29, 31 & August 2, 9:00 AM- 12 PM Class limited to 12 $100 per person, materials included Ages 16+ This course is designed for…

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Embroidery on Paper with Sally Kahler

Tuesday & Thursday, August 6 & 8, 9:00 AM -12 PM Class limited to 10 $40 per person, materials and handouts provided Age 15+ Sally has a long history of…

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iPhonography with Julie Stauffer

Tuesday & Thursday, July 16 & 18, 9:30 AM – 12 PM Stauffer Cottage, 451 Eagles Mere Ave. Class limited to 10 Equipment required – iPhone 8 Plus or newer…

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Mosaic Art with David & Deb Stabley

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, July 22, 24 & 26, 9AM – 12PM Class limited to 12 $150 per person, materials included Ages 15+ Over three mornings, these two masters of the…

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Photographing Birds with Rick Liebert

Tuesday June 25, 9 AM- 3 PM (Rain Date June 28) Class limited to 4, see camera requirements below. In lieu of tuition, students may donate any amount they are…

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Reduction Linocut Printing with Gerry Mann

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, July 15, 17 & 19, 9:00 AM- 12 PM Class limited to 12 $150 per person, materials included Ages 16+ Try your hand at printmaking under the…

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Tear It Up! Collage Workshop with Sarah Patterson

Tuesday July 23, 9 AM – 3 PM (12-1 pm optional lunch break) Class limited to 12 $85 per person, bring scissors, personal ephemera, etc. Ages 15+ Collage is a…

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The Joy of Flowers! with Harriet Power

Friday July 12, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Class limited to 8 $30 per person, bring your own vases & scissors. Ages 16+ Grow your creativity, your visual sense, your…

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Watercolor Portraits with Marcelo Doldoce

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday July 8, 9 & 10, 9 AM- 12 PM Class limited to 12 $150 per person, supply list will be provided Ages 16+ This in-depth course invites…

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Woven Bird Houses with Karen Spring

Saturday, August 10 , 9:00 AM – 11 AM (Lower Level, DeWire) Class limited to 10 $40 per person, bring scissors, other materials included Age 13+ In this class you…

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Write This Way: Journaling Workshop with Sarah Patterson

Thursday July 25, 9 AM -12 PM Class limited to 12 $50, bring a journal, pens, pencils etc. Ages 16+ Interested in starting a journaling practice? This workshop will provide…

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