teens & adults
Art Class @ Blue Heron Collective
Spotted Rabbit groups and classes are specifically developed to help teens and adults of all skill levels to navigate social connection and special interests in a fun and engaging small-group environment.
Our weekly art class at Blue Heron Collective focuses specifically on exploring the creative process, building technical skills, developing a personal style and learning more about how to show their artwork in the community. We will bring new materials and inspiration each week and participants are welcome to follow along or use the materials to make what calls to them. Media includes, but is not limited to, painting, drawing, mixed media, sculpture, clay, sewing, fiber arts, collage, and printmaking. Through art making our experienced group facilitator will encourage participants to engage with each other socially, practice skills important for independence, and strengthen their self-image.
Direct billing with self-direction available.
Winter 2026 Groups – Sign up now!
Day – every Thursday
Time – 5:30-7pm
Cost – $250 per month
OR
Day – every other Thursday
Time – 5:30-7pm
Cost – $125 per month
Location:
Blue Heron Collective
86 S. Union Street
Spencerport, NY 14559
Interested in this kind of class but for younger participants or on a different day/time? Please fill out the interest form below.
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ART SKILLS
- acrylic painting
- watercolor painting
- colored pencil drawing
- marker drawing
- hand-sewing
- weaving
- hand-built ceramics
- mixed-media
- sculpture
- collage
- printmaking
- color theory
- elements of design
- principles of design
EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLS
- creative expression
- identity development
- community building
- social & communication skills
- fine and gross motor skills
- critical thinking
- frustration tolerance
- problem solving
- planning and prioritizing
- time management
- working memory
Evelyn Varlan, MS (she/her) is a graduate of Nazareth College’s Creative Arts Therapy program. She has worked with a wide variety of clients including folks who are neurodivergent, I/DD, and those with anxiety and depression.