This is a fun class, and no experience is required. Couples will sit across each other, with their partner or friend as their only reference. To the best of their ability, they will paint a portrait.

Material needed:  acrylic paint, medium canvas, brushes, water, cups, palette

Max. 6 couples/12 seats available

For club members discount add the code VBACMember at checkout.

A hands-on class where you'll learn the timeless craft of soap making from scratch. Using natural ingredients and traditional techniques, you'll create your own beautiful, skin-loving soaps to take home. Perfect for beginners and craft lovers alike—come get inspired, get creative, and leave with something truly handmade!

Introduction to Traditional Soap Making

Overview of natural soap-making and its benefits

Understanding ingredients: oils, butters, lye, and natural additives

Safety precautions and proper handling of lye

Hands-on activity: Participants will make a simple unscented, natural soap bar using a basic recipe (olive oil, coconut oil, shea butter)

Participants will use my molds, so they will have to pick up their soaps at my store after they are unmolded.

Store address: 2080 6th Ave, Vero Beach. 

All materials and safety equipment will be included in the class fee

Apply a 15% club member discount at checkout with the code: VBACMember

Summer Splash of Colors! Our Summer Art Camp is the perfect place for kids to unleash their inner artist. With daily art projects and exciting themes, they’ll create colorful memories to last a lifetime! 

All materials and snacks are included.

Cost: $125 non-members

         $100 members (apply discount code at checkout Summer$25off)

Please click below and fill out the form:

VBAC Summer Camp Registration 

Create a graphite drawing of your pet from your favorite photo. You will learn an easy method to scale your pet portrait to any size. Through the use of sketching, shading, and detailing you will create an accurate image of your pet that you can be proud to display. Come along with me as we learn or maybe review the basic techniques of a graphite pencil. Then, we are on to creating your piece of ART!

A 15% discount is given at checkout for club members: apply the Code VBACMember

Summer Splash of Colors! Our Summer Art Camp is perfect for kids to unleash their inner artist. With daily art projects and exciting themes, they’ll create colorful memories to last a lifetime! 

All materials and snacks are included.

Cost: $125 non-members

         $100 members (apply discount code at checkout Summer$25off)

Please click below and fill out the form:

VBAC Summer Camp Registration 

Students will continue to hone their skill level in this class. We will continue to keep things loose and explore a variety of techniques that add texture to your painting. 

This is a 5 week class that will meet on Friday afternoons. 

15% discount at registration for VBAC members. 

Summer Splash of Colors! Our Summer Art Camp is perfect for kids to unleash their inner artist. With daily art projects and exciting themes, they’ll create colorful memories to last a lifetime! 

All materials and snacks are included.

Cost: $125 non-members

         $100 members (apply discount code at checkout Summer$25off)

Please click below and fill out the form:

VBAC Summer Camp Registration 

Project Title: Dreamland Dioramas

Students will create a 3D diorama of their dream world using a shoebox or recycled cardboard box. They can design anything—from an underwater kingdom to outer space, candyland, enchanted forests, castles in the sky, or a futuristic city. This project is designed to spark imagination while strengthening storytelling, design, and fine motor skills. Students will engage with spatial reasoning, color theory, and mixed media as they bring their dreamland to life. Learning

Objectives: - Express imaginative ideas through 3D art - Learn planning and design skills through sketching and model-building - Explore mixed media, texture, and structure - Strengthen storytelling through visual art and character creation - Improve fine motor skills using clay, scissors, and detailed work Materials: - Shoeboxes or small cardboard boxes - Construction paper, cardboard scraps, fabric scraps - Pipe cleaners, pom-poms, sequins, beads, foam sheets - Modeling clay or air-dry clay - Paint brushes, glue, scissors - Cotton balls, Q-tips, tissue paper - Markers, colored pencils, acrylic paint - Glitter, gems - Colored acetate sheets - Bottle caps, can tabs, straws

Daily Breakdown:

Brainstorm & Sketch - Introduce the concept of a 'dream world' and show inspiring visual examples - Guide students through drawing and labeling a sketch of their dream world - Ask questions to spark ideas: Where is it? Who lives there? What makes it magical? - Begin planning what materials they'll need and what elements they want to include

Constructing the Base - Paint or cover the inside and outside of the box with construction paper or fabric - Build background scenes: skies, oceans, forests, galaxies, etc. -

Begin assembling foundational elements using glue, clay bases, or foam structures

Create Characters & Key Features - Sculpt animals, creatures, or main characters with clay - Use pipe cleaners, beads, and small items to create accessories or features - Let clay dry and reinforce delicate pieces with glue if needed Day 4: Add 3D Elements - Build trees, clouds, mountains, floating structures, or buildings from cardboard and scraps - Add texture with tissue paper, cotton balls, straws, and glitter - Use Q-tips and sponges for details or effects like snow, stars, or magical light Day 5: Final Touches & Showcase - Add final sparkle and polish (gems, acetate windows, background characters) - Optional: write a short story or nameplate to go with the diorama - Host a gallery walk or mini presentation where kids share what makes their dream world special

Day 4: Add 3D Elements - Build trees, clouds, mountains, floating structures, or buildings from cardboard and scraps - Add texture with tissue paper, cotton balls, straws, and glitter - Use Q-tips and sponges for details or effects like snow, stars, or magical light

Day 5: Final Touches & Showcase - Add final sparkle and polish (gems, acetate windows, background characters) - Optional: write a short story or nameplate to go with the diorama - Host a gallery walk or mini presentation where kids share what makes their dream world special

All materials and snacks are included.

Cost: $125 non-members

         $100 members (apply discount code at checkout Summer$25off)

Please click below and fill out the form:

VBAC Summer Camp Registration