Hope Studios Art Nights
November 2025 – April 2026
These events are 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).
With generous grant support from the University of Alaska Anchorage Center for Human Development, Hope Studios is excited to host twice-monthly Art Nights now through April 2026. These hands-on DIY workshops are designed to bring people together through creativity and self-expression. No prior art experience is required for any of the classes.
Each Art Night features a different guest art instructor and medium, offering participants the chance to explore something new in a relaxed, supportive environment. Whether you’re painting, screen-printing, or experimenting with mixed media, you’ll learn approachable techniques, enjoy a fun night out, and leave with something you made yourself.
Art Nights are open to all abilities and skill levels and are perfect for a friends’ night out, date night, or taking time for yourself. Space is limited for each class to keep the experience personal and welcoming, so we encourage early registration.
Sign up for the upcoming Art Night(s) below! We look forward to seeing you!
Art Night with Judy: Needle-Felting
February 6, 2026
5:30pm – 7:30pm
$20 per participant
Class Description
Learn the art of needle felting and create a textile portrait inspired by Alaska cotton blossoms. In this guided beginner-friendly class, participants will learn essential needle felting techniques while creating a framed textile portrait of cotton blossoms to take home.
The class will include an introduction to materials and tools, how to layer and apply wool roving onto a felt base, and a step-by-step guidance of the use of the needle felting tool and the process of building their design.
Class size is limited to 10 participants. All materials and tools are included.
Featuring Guest Artist: Judy Potts
The class will be led by guest art instructor, Judy Potts. Judy is a lifelong Alaskan and has been a DSP with Hope Studios for about six years. She has 10 years of experience in needle-felting and fiber arts, and gets great pleasure teaching and watching people light up with the knowledge of new art techniques.
Sign up for Art Night: Needle-Felting
