The Creative Fridays Workshop Series, led by artist Sarika Alvekar, invites participants to explore new techniques and connect with their creativity through a rotating selection of engaging, hands-on art workshops. Each week features a different medium or theme, including mindful journaling, observational drawing, oil pastels, watercolor painting, embroidery, jewelry making, block printing, and mixed‑media holiday cards.
Designed for all skill levels, the series encourages curiosity, personal expression, and the joy of making. Whether you are trying something new or revisiting a favorite art form, Creative Fridays offers a supportive and inspiring space to learn, experiment, and create an artwork to take home.
Participants may sign up for one workshop or all eight. Each session is free, with all supplies provided. Space is limited, so we kindly ask that you register only for classes that best fit your schedule to ensure that spots remain available for others.
WORKSHOPS AT A GLANCE
25 September – Mindful Journaling: Drawing Challenge
2 October – Still Life with Colored Pencils
9 October – Self Portraits with Oil Pastels
16 October – Watercolor Painting: Floral Bookmarks
23 October – Embroidery
30 October – Beaded Bracelets Jewelry Making
6 November – Block Printing Tea Towels
13 November – DIY Holiday Cards (Mixed Media)
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Sarika Alvekar is an India-born, Dallas-based multidisciplinary teaching artist and self-taught artist working in drawing, painting, printmaking, and mixed media. She creates expressive, story-driven portraits and still life and has exhibited in Oklahoma and Texas. She believes art is for everyone and teaches beginner-friendly art and craft workshops for all ages through local arts organizations, helping participants build creative confidence one project at a time
Workshop Description and Registration Links:
Mindful Journaling : Drawing Challenge
🗓️Friday, 25 September 2026
Slow down and reconnect with your creativity through simple drawing and journaling exercises inspired by one-word prompts, observation, symbols, patterns, and personal experiences. Learn to use your sketchbook as a space for curiosity and self-discovery, focusing on what you notice and discover rather than creating a perfect drawing. All levels welcome—no drawing or journaling experience required.
Register here.
Still Life with Colored Pencils
🗓️ Friday, 2 October 2026
Explore the basics of observational drawing while creating a still life using black, white, and gray colored pencils on toned paper. Learn how to carefully observe and draw what you see, focusing on shape, proportion, value, light, and shadow to create realistic form.
Register here.
Self Portraits with Oil Pastels
🗓️ Friday, 9 October 2026
Explore expressive self-portraiture using vibrant oil pastels, bold colors, and loose, energetic strokes. Learn simple techniques for capturing facial features, personality, and expression while creating a unique self-portrait—no prior experience required.
Register here.
Watercolor Painting – Floral Bookmarks
🗓️ Friday, 16 October 2026
Enjoy a fun, creative watercolor session painting loose, expressive wildflowers and creating 4–5 beautiful handmade bookmarks. Each participant will take home their finished bookmarks in protective plastic sleeves with tassels—perfect for gifting or enjoying with your favorite book!
Register here.
Embroidery
🗓️ Friday, 23 October 2026
Learn the basics of embroidery in this fun, beginner-friendly workshop! You’ll learn simple stitches and create a beautiful embroidered floral piece using colorful threads and easy techniques—no prior experience required.
Register here.
Beads Bracelets Jewelry Making
🗓️ Friday, 30 October 2026
Create your own beautiful beaded bracelet in this fun, beginner-friendly jewelry-making workshop! Using colorful beads and stretchable cord, you’ll learn simple techniques to mix, match, and design a bracelet that’s uniquely yours.
Register here.
Block Printing Tea Towels
🗓️ Friday, 6 November 2026
Explore the colorful world of block printing in this fun, beginner-friendly workshop! Choose from a variety of pre-carved blocks and themes, experiment with vibrant fabric inks and printing techniques, and create a beautiful handmade tea towel to take home.
Register here.
DIY Holiday Cards (Mixed Media)
🗓️ Friday, 13 November 2026
Enjoy a fun, creative watercolor session painting loose, expressive wildflowers and creating 4–5 beautiful handmade bookmarks. Each participant will take home their finished bookmarks in protective plastic sleeves with tassels—perfect for gifting or enjoying with your favorite book!
Register here.
