Slow down, breathe, and create. This Art Meditation Workshop invites you to explore intuitive watercolor techniques through gentle, guided prompts designed to encourage relaxation, presence, and creative flow. The emphasis is on mindful process rather than finished results, and no prior art or watercolor experience is needed.

All materials are provided, with the option to bring your own watercolor sketchbook. You’ll leave feeling calm, grounded, and creatively refreshed, with artwork that reflects your personal experience.

Space is limited to 20 members.

Details:

• 6:30-8:30pm

• Workshop led by Laura Hallada

• $25

• Difficulty 🦩 (1 out of 5 flamingos is beginner)

Have you been watching Bridgerton and obsessing over Lady Whistledown’s calligraphy? ( In case you were wondering that’s why I watch the show:) Always wanted to address all your holiday cards using this beautiful writing style? If so you are in luck as our own FLOC member CC is going to teach us. Come ready to learn- (maybe caffeine free don’t want to shake while holding the pen) all supplies will be provided and a copy of the calligraphy alphabet to take home so you can continue your journey.

Details:

• 7:00-9pm

• Workshop led by CC

• Free

• Difficulty 🦩 (1 out of 5 flamingos is beginner)

Sign up to reserve your spot in our Mahjong open play. Even if you’re just a beginner, improve your skills by playing with your fellow members.

7-9pm

Difficulty level out of 5 flamingos is 🦩🦩

This is an “Open Creative Night” -   Do you have DIY projects at home you can’t seem to get to: scrapbooking, home decor, DIY gifts, macrame, decoupage, repurposing and art from found materials or just finally ordering your shutterfly books? Perhaps you’re interested in learning to do something you never did before: painting, mixed media art, making unique cards, holiday décor and ornaments. Well, this is the place to do it!!

This gathering encourages creative play, sharing and relaxing—no rules, no pressure, just fun.

Join us as we learn and build terrariums. Deeply Rooted Ridgewood’s Little Plant Shop will be bringing the supplies and Master Gardner Sharon Ma will lead the workshop. Every participant will leave with their own terrarium with substrates, terrarium decor and mini plants! Your window ledge is looking bare and needs some green- come and play in the dirt with us! Oh and bonus all participants receive a $5 off coupon for Deeply Rooted Plant Shop in Ridgewood:)

Note registration will close on Wed May 20.

Details:

• 6:30-7:30 pm

• Workshop led by Sharon Ma

• $30

• Difficulty 🦩 ( out of 5 flamingos is beginner)

Create a beautiful floral arrangement celebrating the bright colors of summer. Come and learn the basics of creating an interesting and lovely floral arrangement that will brighten up any space. This hands-on floral design workshop introduces the fundamentals of working with fresh flowers while giving you space to explore your own creative style. Participants will create a seasonal arrangement to take home in a relaxed, supportive environment—perfect for beginners and flower lovers alike. All materials included.

Details:

• 7-8:30 pm

• Workshop led by Larisa Shlahet

• $30

• Difficulty 🦩 ( out of 5 flamingos is beginner)

Come enjoy the space- relax with a cup of coffee and look at art books or work on one of your many projects in a welcoming space. The studio is yours to use how you choose!

6pm-9pm

Have you ever heard of a Buckeye? (not the nut the candy) Growing up mostly in Ohio the buckeye candy was one of my favorites. I loved helping my mom dip the peanut butter balls into the melted chocolate. These candies have become a tradition in my home for every celebration and holiday. The recipe and process are simple. I always make extra chocolate to dip strawberries in- making a perfect shiny crunchy coating to this sweet treat. Come learn the technique and go home with a plate of goodies!

Details:

• $10

• Led by Sandy Santangelo

• 6:30-9 pm

• Difficulty 🦩 (1 out of 5 flamingos is beginner)

• Class size limited to 10

It’s bbq season are you ready? Crispy pickles, red onions, jalapeno’s and even baby carrots taste great on a grilled item or salad. Join us as we teach you a super easy way to pickle any of your favorite vegetables. Every participant will go home with two jars of pickled fun!

Details:

• $10

• Led by Nicole Gibbson and Sandy Santangelo

• 6:30-9 pm

• Difficulty 🦩 (1 out of 5 flamingos is beginner)

• Class size limited to 15

Do you have family photos or kids art work you’d like to frame? Maybe an old Duran Duran poster you’ve been wanting to show off in a shadow box with your ticket stub? Do you have art work sitting against your walls that you’d like to hang? Do you know what a stud finder is? (hint: it’s not used to find attractive men) If you have answered “YES” to any of the above questions then you need to attend this workshop. We will go through the basics of framing a photo or piece of art- with and without a mat. Then we will talk about height and placement on a wall, gallery walls best practices and how to find that stud! Please bring art you have questions about framing so group can help you figure it out. Please come if you have done any of this before and have good tips- all are always welcome!

Details:

• Free

• Led by Sandy

• 6:30 - 9 pm

• Difficulty 🦩 (1 out of 5 flamingos is beginner)

Ever wonder what happens when you mix alcohol ink and fire? You get an amazing piece of artwork! Larisa will guide us through this exciting process that will result in gallery worthy art. FLOC will provide all the supplies, you just show up and be amazed. Every member will leave with a framed piece of artwork ready to be hung.

Don’t worry this process is safe and will be done outside.

Details:

• 7-8:30pm

• Workshop led by Larisa Shlahet

• $10

• Difficulty 🦩 (1 out of 5 flamingos is beginner)

Sign up to reserve your spot in our Mahjong open play. Even if you’re just a beginner, improve your skills by playing with your fellow members.

7-9pm

Difficulty level out of 5 flamingos is 🦩🦩

This is an “Open Creative Night” -   Do you have DIY projects at home you can’t seem to get to: scrapbooking, home decor, DIY gifts, macrame, decoupage, repurposing and art from found materials or just finally ordering your shutterfly books? Perhaps you’re interested in learning to do something you never did before: painting, mixed media art, making unique cards, holiday décor and ornaments. Well, this is the place to do it!!

This gathering encourages creative play, sharing and relaxing—no rules, no pressure, just fun.

This beginner-friendly watercolor workshop is a gentle introduction to painting, with a focus on simple florals and botanicals. We’ll start with a few basics—how to use the brush, mix color, and work with the way watercolor naturally moves—then spend time painting together.

Sign up to reserve your spot in our Mahjong open play. Even if you’re just a beginner, improve your skills by playing with your fellow members.

7-9pm

Difficulty level out of 5 flamingos is 🦩🦩

Come enjoy the space- relax with a cup of coffee and look at art books or work on one of your many projects in a welcoming space. The studio is yours to use how you choose!

6pm-9pm

Liz and Sandy have been doing battle with photos that have been shoved in boxes or getting ruined in old scrape books. Are your precious memories in a tub just waiting to be organized. Grab a scrap book and your photos finally get organized. (judgement free zone- Sandy just found all of her kids school photos and added them to books, 3 of her four children are out of college!)

 Do you have DIY a different project at home you can’t seem to get too? Feel free to bring it to this session and work on it while others are playing with pictures!

This gathering encourages creative play, sharing and relaxing—no rules, no pressure, just fun.

Details:

• 6:30-9pm

• Workshop led by Liz

• Free

• Difficulty 🦩 (1 out of 5 flamingos is beginner)

Have you been unable to attend some of our workshops and now you can’t stop thinking of that beautiful decoupage shell that you missed out on? Well then your in luck! Come on in and make your dreams come true! We will have out some of our most popular workshops for you to partake in: decoupage shells or prosecco bottles (BYOB), wine bottle light painting, diy journal making, bird house painting or tea towel leaf printing. The supplies are here and there will be instructors here to help you.

Details:

• 6-9 pm

• Workshop led by Sandy

• Free

• Difficulty 🦩 ( out of 5 flamingos is beginner)

Do you have photos that you would love to organize into a photo journal? So does Liz- she just got back from a trip to Portugal and is eager to put her photos into some kind of order. Bring your lap top, phone or ipad and join her while she figures things out. No photos- no problem this is an “Open Creative Night” -   Do you have DIY projects at home you can’t seem to get to: scrapbooking, home decor, DIY gifts, macrame, decoupage, repurposing and art from found materials or just finally ordering your shutterfly books? Perhaps you’re interested in learning to do something you never did before: painting, mixed media art, making unique cards, holiday décor and ornaments. Well, this is the place to do it!!

This gathering encourages creative play, sharing and relaxing—no rules, no pressure, just fun.

This is the time of year when all of the great leaves are out on our trees and bushes. Larisa is going to show us how to take those leaves and use them to print on tea towels and shirts. Tea towels and paint provided- bring a light colored t-shirt or sweat shirt if you’d like to make a custom fit.

This gathering encourages creative play, sharing and relaxing—no rules, no pressure, just fun.

Details:

• 6:30-8:30 pm

• Workshop led by Larisa

• Free

• Difficulty 🦩 (1 out of 5 flamingos is beginner)