Art Workshops

Door County, WI

Summer 2025

Art Workshops

Now enjoy art workshops not only in Sturgeon Bay, WI but also in Egg Harbor, WI! Seats do fill quickly so make sure you reserve your spot early!

Custom Workshops are also available at my home studio in Sturgeon Bay or Egg Harbor- just email me at nherbstcreative@gmail.com to inquire!

Door County Art Workshop Venues & REGISTRATION LINKS:

*Workshop Descriptions Below

The Naked Sheep

www.thenakedsheepyarn.com

31 S Madison Ave

Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

920-818-1166

CURRENT WORKSHOPS

Click link above to register

through this venue!

Articipation Studio & Gallery

www.articipationdoorcounty.com

10 E Oak St

Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

920-857-8544

CURRENT WORKSHOPS

Click link above to register

through this venue!

Yore Place Studio & Art Gallery

www.facebook.com/HerbstYorePlace

7892 Hwy 42

Egg Harbor, WI 54209

920-868-3475

CURRENT WORKSHOPS

Click link above to register

through this venue!

MUSE Music School & Venue

www.musesturgeonbay.org

330 Jefferson St

Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

920-333-2859

CURRENT WORKSHOPS

Click link above to register

through this venue!

SATURDAY

6/ 14, 2-5pm

  • Learn how to do this use a wet on wet technique, resist, and accenting details in this watercolor workshop. Step by step instructions will be provided and each participant will have 3 different watercolor examples to take home! No experience needed!

  • Pre-register with the link above that will take you to the corresponding venue. This will ensure you seat before the workshop fills. Cost includes all supplies, instruction, and simple refreshments!

THURSDAYS in June 11:30am to 1:30pm

  • Make-n-Takes! 6/12, 6/19, 6/26

    All sessions will feature a beautiful Door County step by step painting. Mini easels included!

  • Save money and register with the link above for your spot or stop in anytime during our session to join the fun!

SATURDAY 7/ 13-14

10am to 4pm

  • https://sturgeonbayartcrawl.com/nicole-herbst

    The Sturgeon Bay Art Crawl now boasts over 30 artists displaying their work in their homes, galleries, and other venues. We create ceramics, drawings, jewelry, mixed media, paintings, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and woodworking for you to enjoy and purchase.

  • Stop by my area that will be located in the Articipation Studio Gallery to create your own mini needle felt piece or pin to take with you!

THURSDAYS in July 11:30am to 1:30pm

  • Make-n-Takes! 7/17, 7/24, 7/31

    Learn how to do this simple and mesmerizing technique of wet felting- also known as “nuno” felt. Create your own flower design to make a pin or as a stand alone decoration!

  • Save money and register with the link above for your spot or stop in anytime during our session to join the fun!

SATURDAY

8/ 26, 2-5pm

  • Learn how to do this use a wet on wet technique, resist, and accenting details in this watercolor workshop. Step by step instructions will be provided and each participant will have 3 different watercolor examples to take home! No experience needed!

  • Pre-register with the link above that will take you to the corresponding venue. This will ensure you seat before the workshop fills. Cost includes all supplies, instruction, and simple refreshments!

THURSDAYS in August 11:30am to 1:30pm

  • Make-n-Takes! 8/7, 8/14, 8/21

    Learn how to create your own watercolor postcards to take with you and use to share with your friends and family. No experince is needed!

  • Save money and register with the link above for your spot or stop in anytime during our session to join the fun!

THE NAKED SHEEP

Workshop Registration

SUNDAY 6/8

12:00pm to 2:30pm

  • Learn how to create this beautiful landscape through needle felt painting! All supplies are included plus a wooden 10×10 frame for display. No experience is needed!

  • Pre-register with the link above that will take you to the corresponding venue. This will ensure you seat before the workshop fills. Cost includes all supplies, instruction, and simple refreshments!

WEDNESDAY 6/18

10:30am to 1:00pm

  • Learn how to create this 3D felt sculpture with step by step instruction. Take it home as a decoration or give it as a special gift to someone you care about! All supplies are included and you may take the felting needle home to continue to fine tune your creation! No experience needed.

  • Pre-register with the link above that will take you to the corresponding venue. This will ensure you seat before the workshop fills. Cost includes all supplies, instruction, and simple refreshments!

SUNDAY 7/20

12:00pm to 2:30pm

  • Learn how to create this beautiful landscape through needle felt painting! All supplies are included plus a wooden 10×10 frame for display. No experience is needed!

  • Pre-register with the link above that will take you to the corresponding venue. This will ensure you seat before the workshop fills. Cost includes all supplies, instruction, and simple refreshments!

WEDNESDAY 7/16

10:30am to 1:00pm

  • Learn how to create this 3D felt sculpture with step by step instruction. Take it home as a decoration or give it as a special gift to someone you care about! All supplies are included and you may take the felting needle home to continue to fine tune your creation! No experience needed.

  • Pre-register with the link above that will take you to the corresponding venue. Cost includes all supplies, instruction, and simple refreshments!

SUNDAY 8/10

12:00pm to 2:30pm

  • Learn how to create this beautiful landscape through needle felt painting! All supplies are included plus a wooden 10×10 frame for display. No experience is needed!

  • Pre-register with the link above that will take you to the corresponding venue. This will ensure you seat before the workshop fills. Cost includes all supplies, instruction, and simple refreshments!

WEDNESDAY 8/20

10:30am to 1:00pm

  • Learn how to create this 3D felt sculpture with step by step instruction. Take it home as a decoration or give it as a special gift to someone you care about! All supplies are included and you may take the felting needle home to continue to fine tune your creation! No experience needed.

  • Pre-register with the link above that will take you to the corresponding venue. This will ensure you seat before the workshop fills. Cost includes all supplies, instruction, and simple refreshments!

Watercolor:

10:00am to 12:30pm

FRIDAYS- summers only

Felt Painting:

1:30pm to 4:00pm

6/13

  • MORNING WATERCOLOR:

    Learn how to do this use a wet on wet technique, resist, and accenting details in this watercolor workshop. Step by step instructions will be provided and each participant will have 3 different watercolor examples to take home! No experience needed!

    AFTERNOON FELTING:

    Learn how to create this beautiful design through needle felt painting! All supplies are included plus a wooden 10×10 frame for display. No experience is needed!

  • Pre-register with the link above that will take you to the corresponding venue. This will ensure you seat before the workshop fills. Cost includes all supplies, instruction, and simple refreshments!

6/20

  • MORNING WATERCOLOR:

    Learn how to do this use a wet on wet technique, resist, and accenting details in this watercolor workshop. Step by step instructions will be provided and each participant will have 3 different watercolor examples to take home! No experience needed!

    AFTERNOON FELTING:

    Learn how to create this beautiful design through needle felt painting! All supplies are included plus a wooden 10×10 frame for display. No experience is needed!

  • Pre-register with the link above that will take you to the corresponding venue. This will ensure you seat before the workshop fills. Cost includes all supplies, instruction, and simple refreshments!

6/27

  • MORNING WATERCOLOR:

    Learn how to do this use a wet on wet technique, resist, and accenting details in this watercolor workshop. Step by step instructions will be provided and each participant will have 3 different watercolor examples to take home! No experience needed!

    AFTERNOON FELTING:

    Learn how to create this beautiful design through needle felt painting! All supplies are included plus a wooden 10×10 frame for display. No experience is needed!

  • Pre-register with the link above that will take you to the corresponding venue. This will ensure you seat before the workshop fills. Cost includes all supplies, instruction, and simple refreshments!

7/11

  • MORNING WATERCOLOR:

    Learn how to do this use a wet on wet technique, resist, and accenting details in this watercolor workshop. Step by step instructions will be provided and each participant will have 3 different watercolor examples to take home! No experience needed!

    AFTERNOON FELTING:

    Learn how to create this beautiful design through needle felt painting! All supplies are included plus a wooden 10×10 frame for display. No experience is needed!

  • Pre-register with the link above that will take you to the corresponding venue. This will ensure you seat before the workshop fills. Cost includes all supplies, instruction, and simple refreshments!

7/18

  • MORNING WATERCOLOR:

    Learn how to do this use a wet on wet technique, resist, and accenting details in this watercolor workshop. Step by step instructions will be provided and each participant will have 3 different watercolor examples to take home! No experience needed!

    AFTERNOON FELTING:

    Learn how to create this beautiful design through needle felt painting! All supplies are included plus a wooden 10×10 frame for display. No experience is needed!

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7/25

  • MORNING WATERCOLOR:

    Learn how to do this use a wet on wet technique, resist, and accenting details in this watercolor workshop. Step by step instructions will be provided and each participant will have 3 different watercolor examples to take home! No experience needed!

    AFTERNOON FELTING:

    Learn how to create this beautiful design through needle felt painting! All supplies are included plus a wooden 10×10 frame for display. No experience is needed!

  • Pre-register with the link above that will take you to the corresponding venue. This will ensure you seat before the workshop fills. Cost includes all supplies, instruction, and simple refreshments!

8/1

  • MORNING WATERCOLOR:

    Learn how to do this use a wet on wet technique, resist, and accenting details in this watercolor workshop. Step by step instructions will be provided and each participant will have 3 different watercolor examples to take home! No experience needed!

    AFTERNOON FELTING:

    Learn how to create this beautiful design through needle felt painting! All supplies are included plus a wooden 10×10 frame for display. No experience is needed!

  • Pre-register with the link above that will take you to the corresponding venue. This will ensure you seat before the workshop fills. Cost includes all supplies, instruction, and simple refreshments!

8/8

  • MORNING WATERCOLOR:

    Learn how to do this use a wet on wet technique, resist, and accenting details in this watercolor workshop. Step by step instructions will be provided and each participant will have 3 different watercolor examples to take home! No experience needed!

    AFTERNOON FELTING:

    Learn how to create this beautiful design through needle felt painting! All supplies are included plus a wooden 10×10 frame for display. No experience is needed!

  • Pre-register with the link above that will take you to the corresponding venue. This will ensure you seat before the workshop fills. Cost includes all supplies, instruction, and simple refreshments!

8/15

  • MORNING WATERCOLOR:

    Learn how to do this use a wet on wet technique, resist, and accenting details in this watercolor workshop. Step by step instructions will be provided and each participant will have 3 different watercolor examples to take home! No experience needed!

    AFTERNOON FELTING:

    Learn how to create this beautiful design through needle felt painting! All supplies are included plus a wooden 10×10 frame for display. No experience is needed!

  • Pre-register with the link above that will take you to the corresponding venue. This will ensure you seat before the workshop fills. Cost includes all supplies, instruction, and simple refreshments!

Musical Mixed Media Designs

  • Bring your ideas of a favorite song and learn how to use mixed media art techniques to create your own accordion style booklet to take home and display to cherish!

    No experience needed!

  • Register with the above link to reserve your spot before it fills! Use the class/workshop heading in the MUSE site.

    All proceeds will go toward MUSE music education and venue!

    All supplies included. Thank you to The Artist Guild for the discounted books!

Art Workshop Descriptions

  • Art Journals

    Art journals are a wonderful way to explore one's creativity and dive into a world of self-expression.. Art journals not only provide a safe space to experiment with different techniques and mediums but also offer a unique platform to document and preserve meaningful experiences, inspirations, and ideas.

  • Felt Painting

    Felting is a unique and creative art form that involves transforming loose fibers into solid and shapes. Using various techniques such as wet felting and needle felting, artists are able to create stunning and tactile masterpieces. Each fiber is intentionally layered, intertwined, and manipulated to create texture, depth, and dimension.

  • Mixed Media

    In this captivating artwork, the artist has seamlessly blended different artistic techniques and materials to create a truly mesmerizing composition. The use of mixed media allows for a multitude of textures, colors, and dimensions, resulting in a visual feast for the eyes. Varying strokes of acrylic paint intertwine with intentionally cut pieces of collage, adding depth and intrigue to the overall piece.

  • Watercolor

    Watercolor is a captivating art form that beautifully captures the essence of its subject through delicate, transparent strokes of color. It is a versatile medium that allows artists to create a wide range of effects, from soft and ethereal washes to bold and vibrant hues.

  • Weaving

    The interplay of colors and shapes in free form weaving is truly mesmerizing, as each piece takes on a unique and unpredictable form. The weaving process itself is both meditative and exciting, as the weaver carefully selects and intertwines the threads, allowing the artwork to evolve organically.

  • Acrylic Painting

    Acrylic painting, an immensely popular form of artistic expression, entails the use of acrylic paints to create stunning works of art. Artists and enthusiasts alike are drawn to this versatile medium for its quick-drying properties and vibrant pigments. One can witness a plethora of techniques to experiment with making each piece unique in its own right.

Art Workshop Fun!