image of students painting a mountainous landscape scene while following along to a bob ross video
Bob Ross Paint Along, Fall 2023

Join us for our exciting art workshops in a laid-back and welcoming setting, providing a refreshing break from your regular classes. Unleash your creativity, explore new talents, and cultivate skills you never knew you possessed!

These workshops are typically led by talented artists from the DFW area, granting you a fantastic opportunity to learn from the finest right here on campus. And, the best part is, it's absolutely free!

Given the nature of the events and the materials used, our workshops are sometimes limited in size. Arriving early (15-20 minutes) is a great way to guarantee your spot. Occasionally, we may have electronic sign-ups for more specialized or popular workshops.

For questions or more information, please contact: stephanie.spyker@unt.edu

Stop Motion Animation with Lauren Kelley
Friday, January 26
11:30am-1:30pm
Jade Ballroom, Union 333

Learn elements of stop motion animation with artist Lauren Kelley!
Felt Stuffies with Thistle Creative Reuse
Thursday, February 1
11am-1pm

Jade Ballroom, Union 333

Drop in and make your own cute felt stuffie with Thistle Creative Reuse! Limited to 100 students - first come, first serve.
Bookbinding with 4 Acre Press
Tuesday, February 13
11am-1pm

Union 382

Bind your own book from scratch with 4 Acre Press! Limited to 30 students - first come, first serve.
Beginner Crochet with Daisy Stitch Co.
Thursday, February 22
12-2pm

Union 382

Learn the basics of crochet in this 2-hour workshop led by Daisy Stitch Co! Limited to 30 students - first come, first serve.
CMYK Block Printing with Iron Frog Press
Thursday, March 7
11am-1pm

Jade Ballroom, Union 333AB

Drop in anytime to learn the process of multicolor block printing with Iron Frog Press!
Paint Along with Union Arts!
Monday, March 25
6pm
Jade Ballroom, Union 333

Come paint along with Union Arts assistant Jenna, who will be leading this 2-hour workshop! Limited to 60 students - first come, first serve.
Beginner Watercolors with Manal Fashi
Wednesday, April 3
3-5pm

Union 382

Learn the beautiful art of watercolor with guest artist Manal Fashi. Limited to 30 students - first come, first serve.
Earth Day with Union Arts!
Monday, April 22
6-8pm

Jade Ballroom, Union 333

Come make a terrarium or sea glass windchime for your window to celebrate this Earth Day!

 

Past Workshops

Fall 2023
  • Bookbinding with 4 Acre Press
  • Moss Art with The Brown Thumb
  • Sun Prints
  • Bob Ross Paint Along
  • Basket Weaving with Savvie Studio
  • Embroidery with Erin Frisch Studio
  • Candle Making with Candle Ghoul
Spring 2023
  • Brush Calligraphy with Wildflower Studio
  • Polymer Clay Creations with Savvie Studio
  • Candle Making with Candle Ghoul
  • Paper Marbling with Brandon Nichols
  • DIY Suncatcher
  • UNT Art Mart
  • Crepe Paper Flowers with Savvie Studio
Fall 2022
  • DIY Suncatchers
  • Macrame and Meditation with Miguel Chen
  • Furoshiki Wrapping and Sashiko with Oil and Cotton
  • Felted Forms with Abby Sherrill
  • Scary Postcard Print
  • Sun Prints
Spring 2022
  • Candle Making with Candle Ghoul
  • Artist Talk and Bogolan Workshop with Souleymane Ouologuem
  • Beginning Embroidery with Good Fibrations
  • UNT Art Mart
  • Screen Printing
Fall 2021
  • African Calabash Vessel with Jessica Hurd
  • Turkish Marbling with Brandon Nichols
  • Plush Skeletons with Lora O'Shaughnessy
  • Pom Poms with Donnie Rockwell
  • Screen Printing
Spring 2021
  • Poembutter with Loré Yessuff
  • 3D Paper Dinosaur with Lora O'Shaughnessy
  • Tiny Terrains with Rachel Fischer
Fall 2020
  • Sun Prints
  • Skeleton Felt Puppet with Lora O'Shaughnessy
  • Yarn-For-All
Spring 2020
  • Felting with Abby Sherrill
  • Poseable Plushie with Lora O'Shaughnessy
  • Stitched Structures with Abby Sherrill
Fall 2019
  • Song Writing Workshop with Emily Busch
  • Plush Skeleton with Lora O'Shaughnessy 
  • Pom Pom Keychain with Niki Dionne
  • Embroidery with Jackie Lawrence
Spring 2019
  • Screen Printing with James Jenkins
  • Felted Forms with Abby Sherrill
  • Macrame Plant Hangers with Analise Minjarez
  • Felt Banners with KB Illustration
  • Touchable Paintings Rachel Fischer
  • Hand Lettering with Emile Stewart of Wildflower Studios
Fall 2018
  • DIY Stamp Patch with Analise Minjarez
  • Expressive Charcoal Techniques with Zarina Kay
  • Indigo Shibori with Analise Minjarez 
  • Felted Forms with Abby Sherrill
  • Screen Printing with James Jenkins
  • Monster Lab with Lora O'Shaughnessy
Spring 2018
  • Sun Prints with Erica Garza
  • Synthesizer Building with James Akers
  • Watercolor Botanicals with Zarina Karapetyan
  • Macrame Plant Hanger with Analise Minjarez
  • Ink Painting with Rachel Fischer
  • Marbling on Silk with Shannon Driscoll
  • Stitched Structures with Abby Sherrill
  • Screen Printing with James Jenkins
Fall 2017
  • Indigo Shibori with Analise Minjarez
  • Turkish Marbling with Brandon Nichols
  • Brush Lettering with Emile Stewart
  • Touchable Painting with Rachel Fischer
  • Piñata Banner with Giovanni Valderas
  • Synthesizer Building with James Akers
  • Tiny Terrain with Rachel Fischer