Make A Wish: Wand Workshop

This workshop is about using the arts to create objects imbued with personal meaning. We will start by exploring how artists from around the globe have created objects to explore one’s inner terrain. You will then create our own magic wand from found and repurposed materials. We will supply all materials, but feel free to bring small objects (rocks, feathers, shells, buttons, etc) for your own wand and to share with others!

Beth Krensky is a Utah-based artist who traverses the borderlands between spirit and matter. She is a Distinguished Professor of Art Teaching at the University of Utah who received her formal art training from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University and MIT’s Center for Advanced Visual Studies.

She is also a scholar of community-based art education. She holds an M.Ed. form the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a Ph.D. from the University of Colorado-Boulder.

The Yale Institute of Sacred Music recently mounted a 20-year retrospective of Krensky’s art and she was selected as one of five performance art finalists for the 16th Arte Laguna Prize. Her work has been exhibited or performed in numerous international biennials and is currently on tour across Australia as part of the International Textile Biennial. bethkrensky.com

Pre-register only by February 19th, 2026.

Glass Mosaics

Come learn both the traditional and contemporary mosaic methods. This art medium has been around longer than the Romans! Come learn how to shape glass and form amazing pictures that will last your life time and beyond. We will be exploring the andamento style and the newer contemporary positioning of glass.

Jolynn Forman has always been driven by creativity, from building towers out of junk to crafting the best treehouse on the block. Art, for her, is a way to create something meaningful—something that touches the soul. She specializes in blending abstract and realism to offer fresh perspectives on familiar subjects.Jolynn holds a BFA from Utah State University (1999), a BA from Utah Valley University (2016), and an MA from the University of Florida (2021). As a dedicated high school art teacher, she finds joy in witnessing young artists transform blank pages into something remarkable. She believes art is essential in reducing anxiety, boosting confidence, and fostering unique ways of thinking beyond traditional schooling. No matter whether students pursue careers as doctors or ditch diggers, art matters. jolynnforman.com

Pre-register only by February 26th, 2026.

Encaustics: Over and Under

Explore the creative possibilities of encaustic painting. Encaustic is an ancient art technique that uses melted, colored beeswax applied to wood or canvas. In this hands-on workshop, you will try different ways to apply wax and learn what materials can go underneath and on top of the wax. You will create a small encaustic artwork through experimentation, creativity, and play.

Led by artist and educator Cindy Clark. Her work explores mark-making, literature, and the inner lives of women. This workshop reflects her love of learning and experimentation with wax. A veteran teacher with 30 years of experience, Clark has received many honors, including Utah Outstanding Art Educator and the UAEA Lifetime Achievement Award. Clark is also an artist on the Utah Division of Arts and Museums roster and teaches encaustic workshops statewide. CindyClarkArt.Weebly.com

Pre-register only by March 26th, 2026.