This workshop is an introduction to watercolor painting for true beginners.  We will cover methods and materials – what to use and how to use it.  Warm up painting exercises and weekly lessons will cover essential watercolor skills such as washes, edges, dry brush, and wet-into-wet.   Build your confidence and your individual style. 

We offer supervised lunchtime for summer campers in-between, before, or after their camp sessions. LWTB is directed by camp staff and volunteers. Activities include games, drawing with chalk, and nature walks. Please bring a nut-free bag lunch.

Join illustrator Lena Shiffman for a fun and relaxing watercolor workshop. Learn how to sketch with your watercolors, forgetting about pencil lines and instead becoming loose and free with your paint. Students will be painting different objects from life, creating work that appears fresh and effortless. Some knowledge about watercolor will be helpful, but not necessary. All levels welcome.

This is a fun and relaxed class designed for students of all levels. There’s no need to be afraid if you are a beginner. All students can work at their own pace and will receive individual instruction. This course will introduce and build upon fundamental drawing concepts that translate across mediums, as well as basic through advanced techniques to take your talents to a whole new level. We will be working from a still-life or photos and if weather permits, we will go outside and paint on the beautiful museum patio overlooking the river.

Please note: This hybrid class provides students the freedom to attend their session either in-person or via Zoom. Lena Shiffman will be in-person interacting with students in-person and virtual alike.

We will be working on learning how to see differently, understand what's important (this may surprise you), simplify what's there, and understand color and how it creates depth and drama. This workshop will take place outdoors, rain or shine, under a covered tent on the Museum's terrace.

Please bring a minimum of 1-2 canvases, small to medium 8 x 10, 10 x 10, 11 x 14, 16 x 20, 12 x 20, or whatever what you feel comfortable with.

If you would like to paint large, please email 4 jps of your work to [email protected] and include your phone number.  And PLEASE PLEASE bring images that you want to paint or that inspire you.

Our open studio time, designed for teens 14-18, is an opportunity for students to come into the museum and utilize our materials and resources to work on independant and collaborative projects at their own pace. 

Spring 2024

Spring 2024

Spring 2024

Spring 2024

with Lena Shiffman

Winter 25

Winter 25

Summer 2025

This weekly class is designed for children ages 7-12 to engage in fun and interactive yoga practices. Through simple postures (asana), breath work, mindfulness, and meditation, students will explore practices that cultivate embodiment, increase concentration, and enhance self-awareness in a supportive group environment. These practices support physical and mental well-being while encouraging students to carry these skills beyond the mat, fostering relaxation and mindfulness in their daily lives. 

Drawing is the essential foundation for painting and other art forms. In this class, you’ll learn fundamental techniques that will give you the tools to confidently draw or paint any subject matter. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced artist looking to refine your skills, this course offers valuable instruction to help you grow.

Working primarily with graphite pencil or charcoal (students can choose), students will:

• Learn how light and shadow define form
• Become comfortable using essential drawing materials
• Understand and apply values in your work
• Develop greater accuracy in your drawing

This course focuses on observation, technique, and developing your artistic eye. Students of all ages and skill levels are welcome.

Are you in your 40s, 50s, or beyond—and feeling like your body is changing faster than you can keep up? You’re not alone. Hormonal shifts, sleep disruptions, midlife weight gain, brain fog, and stress can leave even the strongest women feeling out of sync. But the truth is: Midlife isn’t a breakdown—it’s a breakthrough.

This 5-week workshop series blends movement, mindset, and metabolic health for individuals 40+. Whether you’re navigating hormonal shifts, managing midlife stress, or just seeking more energy, each session offers powerful tools to help you reclaim your strength, vitality, and inner calm. Come for one, or the entire series for a full mind-body reset.

Why work with one medium when you can Mix it Up? Explore paint, drawing materials, soft materials, and found materials in this class designed for kids ages 4-7.  Kids will learn techniques in a variety of media and make both two and three-dimensional works of art.  

Sketch, paint, and pastel a winter wonderland. Students will learn to draw landscapes, shade with pencils and pastels, and blend paints to create snow effects and beautiful wintery scenes. They will work on a variety of paper and canvas for their creations.

Students will be able to explore and create unique works of art out of air-dry clay! We will be exploring different sculpting techniques, shapes, and designs to create functional or decorative pieces. Students will be given the choice: What do you want to make?

Get ready to explore your creativity in this fun, mixed media art class! Each week, we’ll experiment with different materials and techniques to make amazing projects — from woven designs and decoupage bowls to candle holders and playful clay animals. Kids will learn how to mix textures, colors, and materials while building confidence and having fun. Perfect for young artists who love to create, imagine, and get a little messy! 

Pack your imagination — we’re traveling through time to explore how artists across history have expressed their worlds! From prehistoric caves to the colorful motion of modern sculpture, students will uncover the stories behind great works of art and bring them to life through hands-on projects. Each week, we’ll experiment with new materials and techniques inspired by artists of the past: painting with natural pigments like early cave artists, designing Roman mosaics, printing waves in the style of Hokusai, painting vibrant still lifes like Van Gogh, and crafting mobiles inspired by Alexander Calder. By the end of our journey, students will have their own mini “timeline of art” — a gallery of works that show how creativity connects us across time.

Creative Alchemy is a unique art class for adults that blends expressive art-making with emotional insight and soulful reflection. Each session introduces a new artistic technique-such as linocut, ink & bleach painting, crochet, mono prints and oil sticks-and pairs it with inspirational readings, poetry, and prompts that delve into the deeper symbolism and emotional resonance of each method. Participants will explore how different materials and approaches can mirror personal journeys, unlock inner stories, and offer new ways of seeing themselves and the world around them.

This is not just a class about how to make art-it's a space to connect with your own creative voice,  process feelings through visual expression, and find inspiration in both ancient wisdom and modern insight. All levels are welcome, and no previous art experience is necessary-just a willingness to explore, reflect, and play.

In this hands-on workshop, participants will draw and paint directly onto the screen using water-soluble materials—crayons, watercolors, and markers—to create vibrant, expressive imagery. Once complete, the image is transferred onto paper with a transparent base and a squeegee, revealing its first, singular impression.

Each print leaves behind a delicate afterimage—an echo, a ghost—that invites further transformation. Layer by layer, artists will explore gesture, transparency, and the beauty of impermanence through monotype screenprinting, experimenting with stencils, frottage, and stamps to create luminous, one-of-a-kind prints.

Week 1 AM camp ages 5-9

Week 1 AM camp ages 10-14

Week 1 PM camp ages 5-9

Week 1 PM camp ages 10-14

Week 2 AM camp ages 5-9

Week 2 AM camp ages 10-14

Week 2 PM camp ages 5-9

Week 2 PM camp ages 10-14

Week 3 AM camp ages 5-9

Week 3 PM camp ages 10-14

Week 3 PM camp ages 5-9

Week 3 PM camp ages 10-14

Week 4 AM camp ages 5-9

Week 4 AM camp ages 10-14

Week 4 camp ages 5-9

Week 4 PM camp ages 10-14

Week 5 AM camp ages 5-9

Week 5 AM camp ages 10-14

Week 5 PM camp ages 5-9

Week 5 PM camp ages 10-14

Week 6 AM camp ages 5-9

Week 6 AM camp ages 10-14

Week 6 PM camp ages 5-9

Week 6 PM camp ages 10-14

Week 7 AM camp ages 5-9

Week 7 AM camp ages 10-14

Week 7 PM camp ages 5-9

Week 7 PM camp ages 10-14

Week 8 AM camp ages 5-9

Week 8 AM camp ages 10-14

Week 8 PM camp ages 5-9

Week 8 PM camp ages 10-14

Week 9 AM camp ages 5-9

Week 9 AM camp ages 10-14

Week 9 PM camp ages 5-9

Week 9 PM camp ages 10-14

Strength & Stretch | Functional Flow Circuit
05:30 pm - 06:30 pm

This energizing fusion of mobility work, strength circuits, and deep stretching awakens every muscle group. Designed to increase stamina, improve posture, and enhance joint health, this morning ritual will leave you invigorated and ready to explore. 60 Mins. All Levels Welcome. Modifications Provided.

Coaching Hour / Workshop: Midlife Nutrition Reimagined: Fueling Your Hormones, Energy & Mood
06:30 pm - 07:30 pm

This is a 60-minute coaching session designed to help you finally understand what your body needs in midlife and how to apply it in real life. I’ll guide you through the core principles of blood sugar balance, anti-inflammatory nutrition and nutrient timing so you can support hormones, stabilize energy and reduce mood swings without restriction or confusion. You’ll learn how to read your body’s signals, identify what may be working against you right now and leave with simple, sustainable food frameworks you can actually implement at home. Expect clarity, relief and a renewed sense of confidence around food: no diets, no guesswork. These are interactive sessions where we actively work on creating the systems and processes for future success. We also will discuss your progress week to week and make modifications as we go along. Think of it as having your own personal accountability coach for meeting your goals for movement, nutrition and mindset around lifestyle medicine changes you are interested in making.

Core & Control | Pilates & Yoga Sculpt Flow
05:30 pm - 06:30 pm

Activate and strengthen your deep core with this energizing fusion of Pilates and sculpting movements. Expect graceful control, sculpted strength, and a centered, empowered start to your day. 60 Mins. All Levels Welcome. Modifications Provided.

Coaching Hour  / Workshop - Strength Training Fundamentals: Building Muscle for Metabolism & Longevity
06:30 pm - 07:30 pm

This coaching hour bridges the gap between knowing you should lift weights and knowing how to do it confidently. I’ll coach you through the fundamentals of strength training in midlife explaining how muscle directly supports metabolism, bone density, hormonal health, and long-term independence. You’ll learn the principles of progressive overload in an approachable way, how to start (or restart) safely, and how to remove fear around resistance training. You’ll leave with a clear mental framework for building strength that feels empowering, not overwhelming plus the belief that strong is not only possible, it’s essential. These are interactive sessions where we actively work on creating the systems and processes for future success. We also will discuss your progress week to week and make modifications as we go along. Think of it as having your own personal accountability coach for meeting your goals for movement, nutrition and mindset around lifestyle medicine changes you are interested in making.

Center & Strength | Pilates Yoga Core Fusion
05:30 pm - 06:30 pm

Find your center and awaken deep, functional strength with this dynamic fusion of Pilates precision and yoga flow. You’ll target your powerhouse—abdominals, obliques, pelvic floor, and spinal stabilizers—while improving balance, posture, and breath control. Expect flowing transitions, mindful core activation, and stretches that lengthen and restore. Perfect for supporting spinal health, reducing low back tension, and building a strong, resilient center in midlife. 60 Mins. All Levels Welcome. Modifications Provided.

Coaching Hour & Workshop - Core Confidence in Midlife: Lifestyle Medicine for Peri/Menopause
06:30 pm - 07:30 pm

This integrative coaching session looks beyond “abs” and addresses the true midlife core: physical, hormonal and nervous-system based. I’ll coach you through how hormonal shifts impact your core strength, pelvic floor, posture and spinal stability and what you can do about it using lifestyle medicine principles. We’ll connect movement, nutrition, sleep and stress regulation into one cohesive strategy so you understand how to protect your spine, prevent leaks and low-back pain and feel stable from the inside out. You’ll walk away with a holistic core plan and a deeper trust in your body during this season of change. These are interactive sessions where we actively work on creating the systems and processes for future success. We also will discuss your progress week to week and make modifications as we go along. Think of it as having your own personal accountability coach for meeting your goals for movement, nutrition and mindset around lifestyle medicine changes you are interested in making.

Grace & Grit | Barre, Pilates & Yoga Fusion Flow
05:30 pm - 06:30 pm

Start your morning with a fierce-yet-gentle fusion of Barre, Pilates, and functional movement. This empowering flow blends small, precise isometric movements with lengthening stretches and low-impact strength training. Expect to sculpt long, lean muscles, improve posture, and awaken deep core stability—while moving to an uplifting playlist that inspires you to own your power. This class is where grace meets grit—fluid, elegant, and fiery all at once. Ideal for boosting endurance, supporting joint health, and reigniting confidence from the inside out. 60 Mins. All Levels Welcome. Modifications Provided.

Coaching Hour / Workshop Mastering Macros: Personalizing Nutrition for Energy, Mood & Fat Loss
06:30 pm - 07:30 pm

This coaching hour is about making macros make sense for your real life. I’ll coach you through proteins, fats and carbohydrates in a way that’s practical, personalized, and midlife-appropriate - no tracking obsession required. You’ll learn how each macro impacts hormones, mood, muscle retention and fat loss, and how to build balanced plates that support steady energy and satisfaction. By the end of the session, you’ll understand how to nourish your body without restriction and why eating enough , especially in midlife, is often the missing link to feeling better. These are interactive sessions where we actively work on creating the systems and processes for future success. We also will discuss your progress week to week and make modifications as we go along. Think of it as having your own personal accountability coach for meeting your goals for movement, nutrition and mindset around lifestyle medicine changes you are interested in making.

Sculpt + Flow | Vinyasa + Pilates Fusion Class
05:30 pm - 06:30 pm

A beautiful blend of power and poise flow seamlessly between Pilates core work and Vinyasa stretches to ignite your strength, endurance, and joy. 60 Mins. All Levels Welcome. Modifications Provided.

Coaching Hour / Workshop Prioritizing Protein: The Most Overlooked Tool in Midlife Wellness
06:30 pm - 07:30 pm

In this focused coaching session, I’ll help you understand why protein becomes non-negotiable in midlife and how to actually hit your needs without stress or monotony. We’ll cover protein quality, daily targets and timing for muscle preservation, blood sugar balance, and recovery. I’ll coach you through both plant-based and animal-based options and share realistic meal ideas that fit a busy life. You’ll leave knowing exactly how to use protein as a tool to feel stronger, more energized and more resilient without dieting or deprivation. These are interactive sessions where we actively work on creating the systems and processes for future success. We also will discuss your progress week to week and make modifications as we go along. Think of it as having your own personal accountability coach for meeting your goals for movement, nutrition and mindset around lifestyle medicine changes you are interested in making.

Embodied Power | Sculpt & Shakti Flow
05:30 pm - 06:30 pm

A soul-awakening flow that celebrates your strength, sensuality, and sovereignty. Sculpting moves merge with free-form feminine movement for one final practice to honor the body you inhabit. 60 Mins. All Levels Welcome. Modifications Provided.

Coaching Hour / Workshop Rest, Sleep & Recovery: The Forgotten Pillars of Midlife Health
06:30 pm - 07:30 pm

This coaching hour is about learning how to finally work with your nervous system instead of against it. I’ll coach you through how sleep, recovery and circadian rhythm directly impact hormones, metabolism, mood and burnout in midlife. You’ll gain insight into why “doing more” often backfires at this stage and how to implement simple daily and nightly routines that lower cortisol and restore balance. You’ll leave with tangible recovery strategies and a renewed permission to slow down strategically so your body can heal, adapt and thrive. These are interactive sessions where we actively work on creating the systems and processes for future success. We also will discuss your progress week to week and make modifications as we go along. Think of it as having your own personal accountability coach for meeting your goals for movement, nutrition and mindset around lifestyle medicine changes you are interested in making.