Art as Seen Through the Eyes of Pablo Picasso

Monday, September 14, 21, and 28, 2026 • 7 pm • Library • Ages 16+

Discover the artist within! Whether you are a beginner or have some experience, this drawing class for adults offers a supportive and encouraging environment to develop your artistic skills. Learn to use the various art techniques Pablo Picasso created throughout his life with celebrated local artist Fred Swarr in this engaging three-week series.

Registration: $45

Macramé Plant Pods

Saturday, September 26, 2026 • 2 pm • Owen Salon • All ages

Create your own hanging plant pod during this beginner-friendly macramé workshop! Learn four essential styles of knots: the Lark’s Head Knot, the Square Knot, the Alternating Square Knot, and the Gathering Knot. In just over an hour, you will complete a small hanging pod perfect for plants, propagation, and more. Relax, have fun, and take home a one-of-a-kind macramé masterpiece.

Registration: $35

Sandeep Das: Raga, Rhythm, and Rasa

Sunday, October 18, 2026 • 2 PM • Steinman Hall

Experience the healing power of music with Grammy-winning Tabla maestro and Guggenheim Fellow Sandeep Das. This intimate chamber music concert explores the emotional sentiments of Indian Classical Music known as the Navarasa. Fully relax onstage on a cushion or comfortable chair, or in our spaced-out auditorium seating, as you immerse yourself in the mesmerizing dialogue of exotic instruments, intricate compositions, expressive phrasing, spontaneous improvisations, and joyful folk melodies.

Art as Seen Through the Eyes of Georgia O’Keeffe

Monday, November 2, 9, and 16, 2026 • 7 pm • Library • Ages 16+

Explore the beauty of natural forms with a class inspired by one of America’s most iconic artists. This three-week adult drawing class, taught by artist Fred Swarr, leads you on a journey of observation, composition, and expressive use of color, drawing inspiration from Georgia O’Keeffe’s unique approach to shape and scale. Experiment with ways to transform everyday subjects into striking works of art!

Registration: $45

Vision Board Workshop

Friday, January 8, 2027 • 6 pm • Atrium • All ages

Set your intentions for the new year with this self-guided vision board workshop! Fire up your imagination, grab your closest friends, and set a course for a year filled with purpose, connection, and creativity. A complimentary beverage is included with each ticket.

Registration: $20

Photo Walk

Saturday, September 20 • 9 AM – 12 PM

Join Lancaster photographer Caleb Bornman for an inspiring photography workshop that transforms how you see the world through your lens. This experience combines artistic expression with practical knowledge, designed for photographers at every level of their journey.

Bring your camera or smartphone—that’s all you need. Explore downtown Lancaster’s rich visual tapestry, discussing composition, light, and storytelling while discovering how photography captures the soul of our urban landscape.

Visit the Ware Center Photo Walk to learn more about this unique photographic journey!

Registration: $35

Design Your Own Tote Bag: Lino Cut Stamps

Monday, October 12, 2026 • 6 pm • Binns Room • Ages 18+

Lancaster artist Xani Dean is your print-making guide during this entry-level workshop exploring relief printing on fabric. Learn the complete linoleum block printing process, from carving a design to printing on paper and fabric using a variety of techniques. By the end of class, you’ll leave with a custom tote bag featuring your own artwork, perfect for carrying everyday essentials in style.

Registration: $25

Rhythm of Life: Healing through Rhythm and Music

Saturday, October 17, 2026 • 7 pm • Owen Salon • Ages 15+

An interactive, interdisciplinary conversation with Grammy-winning tabla maestro and Guggenheim Fellow Sandeep Das and Indian bansuri artist Jay Gandhi that explores the power of North Indian Classical Music as both a cultural treasure and a powerful modality for healing in the contemporary world. Explore concepts of Indian Classical Music and the philosophy of music as a way of life—which have been passed down in India for thousands of years—that have a profound, holistic impact on health and wellbeing.

Registration: $20

Pressed Flower Workshop

Wednesday, September 10 • 5-7 PM

Take your favorite flowers with you into the colder months with this do-it-yourself pressed flower frame workshop. Join local artisan Grace Claire Glass for a workshop that blends creativity and the natural world in an evening of fun and inspiration! Leave with your own pressed flower creation in a 5×7 frame. Materials provided.

Registration: $35

Cutting Through the Noise – What’s Working NOW to Spur Donor Engagement

Join fundraising master trainer, Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP, for a workshop focused on proven ways to capture donor attention. We’ll look at the challenge of cutting through the noise in today’s daily communication onslaught and the importance of donor retention. Attendees will learn simple, actionable steps that they can take to boost donor engagement at their organization. Examples will be shared of creative ways that real life nonprofit organizations identified, cultivated, solicited and stewarded their donors (including some that had no budget for doing so).

Registration Fee: $25.00 – Allows up to 5 people from your Organization to Attend