Plein Air Workshop | Saturday, April 25, 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Come paint outside with award winning artist Holly Horn!
Location: Webster Arts Gallery, 2 Summit Ave, Webster Groves, MO 63119 – we will start by gathering inside and then venture out to practice!
Holly is hosting a relaxed, 2 ½ hour plein air painting demonstration where we’ll slow down, tune into the landscape, and explore what it really means to paint from life.
Holly will be sharing her personal setup, how she chooses a subject when everything feels beautiful and overwhelming, and how to use simple thumbnail sketches to find clarity before you ever begin painting.
This is not about perfection. It’s about seeing more deeply, simplifying what’s in front of you, and building a process that feels intuitive and supportive.
Perfect for beginners, curious artists, or anyone wanting to reconnect with their creativity in a more grounded, outdoor way.
We will practice making thumbnail studies, so please bring a sketchbook or hard surface to sketch on. You may choose to bring an easel, if you prefer standing while sketching (great for having your paper parallel to your reference spot, and keeping your hands free for working), or a stool, if you prefer sitting. Holly will provide paper and vine charcoal for you to create your sketches. At the end of our time together, we will have a fun “throw down”, where we share all of our studies and insights, and see through each artist’s eyes.
You may view more of Holly’s work at hollyhornfineart.com or on Instagram @hollyhornfineart
Imaginative Storm
Facilitated by Heather Sparkman
Wednesdays, April 1 – May 20, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
limber up your brains and Learn to trust your imagination as we ‘write what we don’t know’ together with short prompts and community encouragement. Bring a pen and paper and come be surprised by what you write! free
Yoga in the Gallery
Teacher: Erin Ford
Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 AM
Erin Ford is a North Webster Groves resident and Webster Groves based yoga teacher, writer, and creative, with a studio community rooted in the Old Orchard neighborhood, where walkability, artistry, and local connection shape daily life.
Her weekly gentle yoga class at Webster Arts will blend accessible poses and breath awareness with an unhurried pace. Erin’s teaching style reflects both the spirit of community and the creative process itself: curious, thoughtful, and patient, grounded in tradition while maintaining an open and responsive approach. She brings a steady presence, a pastoral sensibility, and a well-timed sense of humor that helps people feel at ease in their bodies.