The Waldo welcomes back improv artist Ryan Jackson to continue the improvisation workshop series. In this workshop, participants will learn the tips and tricks that allow for uninhibited creation and the trusting of your acting instincts all while connecting with other creatives in the community. This workshop will help actors develop the skills needed to portray compelling characters and engage an audience.

Join Heather Emerson and paint a landscape step by step. No previous experience needed. The instructor will take you through a watch-and-do session and help you bring out your inner artist. You can take your painting home with you that night! All materials supplied.

In this workshop with costume designer Kathleen P. Brown, participants will gain an understanding of the principles of design and learn how costumes define and support character development, as well as assist in storytelling. Kathleen will describe the process involved in costuming a show from reading the play to opening night. Participants will have the opportunity to see examples from Kathleen’s large portfolio of work as well as try their hand at creating a costume vision for a show.

In this course, we will weave a small pack basket with reed around 5-inches tall - the size that would fit a gray squirrel. We will go over the history of pack baskets and what materials have been used. The instructor will go through the process of making the basket step-by-step ensuring all will walk away with a finished basket.

Join award-winning playwright Teralyn Reiter as she guides participants through the process of brainstorming, writing, and editing a play.  Participants will learn the fundamentals of playwriting and engage in thought provoking activities and games to learn how to develop their ideas into plays while also discovering ways to be inspired when the inevitable writer's block hits.

Make your own cards with love. These classes will teach you how to make beautiful cards, providing instructions and techniques. You will make four unique cards, and each class will teach a different design. The instructor fee is $5 per class (payable the night of each class) and there is always a door prize. All supplies are provided.

Spoon carving is a wonderful craft that allows you to create functional and beautiful wooden spoons using traditional hand tools. These spoons will be the size of a serving spoon with a handle of 6”-8”. Spoon carving is a wonderful craft that allows you to create functional and beautiful wooden spoons using traditional hand tools. These spoons will be the size of a serving spoon with a handle of 6” - 8”.  

Participants will make a batch of hot press goat milk soap using a variety of molds and having many scents and extra add-ins to choose from. Each person will come out of the class with 4-8 soaps, depending on the choice of mold and the recipe and know-how of how to make future batches at home. Each student will need to bring a dedicated crock pot and submersion blender/hand mixer to the class that night. All molds, scents, and soap materials will be provided by the instructor. Soaps will be ready for pickup the following week, due to curing time. The fee includes all materials.