Join Hope Studios for a fun and festive step-by-step paint night where you’ll learn to paint a cheerful Alaskan snowman—perfect for the holiday season! No experience needed.

Featuring Guest Artist: Margaret Hannah Ferguson

Our guest art instructor for this class, Margaret Hannah Ferguson, is a local educator, artist, and artistic mentor. She brings her passion for the arts to every Paint Night workshop she leads. She’s known for making art approachable, fun, and confidence-boosting for all skill levels.

Margaret is an Alaskan educator, author, and illustrator. Born and raised in rural New England, she went on to earn both her Bachelor's of Fine Arts and Master's of Science in Teaching from the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York. Margaret has a passion for travel, the arts, and early literacy. Margaret is formally trained as an art instructor and loves sharing her knowledge of art with others through Paint & Sip Classes & Workshops.

To learn more about Margaret and her artistic background, visit her website at www.paintandsipak.com.

Details:

• Class: Art Night: Cloud Workshop
• Cost: $35 per person
• Open to all skill levels — no experience required
• Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult

What to expect

• The cost of the class is $45 per participant. There are 20 spots available.
• The class is open to all skill levels, and no prior painting experience is needed—Margaret makes the process fun and welcoming.
• Margaret will walk you through a step-by-step painting of a charming snowman—perfect for the season whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned painter.
• All supplies are included: canvas, paints, brushes, and step-by-step guidance from Margaret.

Why you’ll love it

• Great for a date-night, friends’ outing, or to treat yourself.
• The festive theme lets you take home a winter-ready piece you’ll be proud of.
• Margaret’s background as an educator means this is not just a painting session—it’s an engaging art class with creative community vibes.

Reserve your seat

Spots are limited, so get your ticket today and get ready to paint and enjoy a festive and creative evening with Margaret. We can’t wait to see you and your snowy masterpiece!

Sign up for Paint Night

This event is sponsored by the University of Alaska Anchorage Center for Human Development through the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

• All class payments are nonrefundable unless the class is canceled by Hope Studios. In cases of extenuating circumstances, participants may contact our team to discuss refund options.
• Supported in part by a generous gift from the University of Alaska Anchorage Center for Human Development through the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) totaling $4,000 with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the facilitator(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, ACL/HHS or the U.S. Government.