( 02 ) Learn with Diane
Classes, workshops & parties
Small groups of no more than 10, every level welcome, all materials included. Every session is led by Diane Crenshaw, a certified art educator with a Master's in Education.
Upcoming classes & events
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Dates are added as sessions are scheduled. Ask Diane to add you to the email list to hear about new dates first.
The catalog
Find your class
For adults
Watercolor Explorations
Tuesdays, 6 to 8 pm, 6-week session
Explore the desert palette through fluid washes and expressive brushwork. No prior experience needed, just an open mind and a willingness to play. All materials included.
$240
Acrylic Painting Intensive
Saturdays, 10 am to 1 pm, 4-week session
A focused studio experience for painters ready to build confidence with acrylics. We work from desert still lifes and outdoor light studies. Intermediate-friendly.
$320
Meditative Mark-Making
Sundays, 2 to 4 pm, 4-week session
A slow, restorative practice of intuitive drawing, monoprint, and mixed media. Designed to quiet the inner critic and build a personal visual language. All levels welcome.
$160
Mixed Media & Collage
Thursdays, 6 to 8 pm, 4-week session
Combine paint, paper, texture, and found materials to create layered, narrative artwork. Experimental and expressive, no rules, just discovery.
$180
For children & teens
Little Artists Ages 5 to 7
Saturday mornings, 9 to 10:30 am, 4-week session
A joyful introduction to color mixing, collage, and imaginative mark-making. Children leave with a growing portfolio and a lot of happy mess. All supplies included.
$120
Young Painters Ages 8 to 11
Wednesday afternoons, 3:30 to 5 pm, 6-week session
Building on foundational skills, students explore watercolor and acrylic while developing their own artistic voice. Encourages observation, imagination, and confidence.
$180
Family Art Studio All ages
Select Saturdays, 10 am to 12 pm
A shared creative experience for parents and children (ages 5 and up) to make art side by side. Rotating themes each session, no registration lock-in, just show up and create.
$75/family
Teen Studio Ages 12 to 17
Thursdays, 4 to 6 pm, 6-week session
A focused studio environment where teens explore drawing, mixed media, and painting. Technique-forward with room for personal expression and a portfolio-building focus.
$240
Portfolio Prep 1-on-1
By arrangement, 8 mentorship sessions
One-on-one mentorship for teens preparing visual art portfolios for college applications or art school admission. Includes critique, selection guidance, and artist statement support.
$400
Workshops & parties
Trauma-Informed Art Workshops
2 to 3 hours, for adults, group or individual
Carefully designed sessions that use art-making as a vehicle for healing, self-expression, and resilience. Grounded in trauma-informed principles, led with compassion. Available for community organizations, healthcare partners, and private groups.
Custom pricing
Meditative Art Sessions
90 minutes, adult groups or private
Step away from the noise. Guided, slow-paced art-making that invites presence, breath, and self-discovery. No experience required, only a willingness to slow down and feel.
From $75
Art Parties & Get-Togethers
2 to 3 hours, birthdays, work teams, home school groups
The perfect creative celebration. Diane guides your group through a project everyone takes home: paintings, collages, collaborative murals. Available at Diane's studio or your location throughout Tucson.
From $350
Education & tutoring
Academic Tutoring
Flexible scheduling, K to 12 students
Subject-area tutoring with a whole-child approach. Diane specializes in supporting students with learning differences, gifted learners who need deeper challenge, and students who simply need a patient, skilled guide.
From $65/hr
Home School Art Support
Weekly or biweekly, individuals or small co-ops
Structured art curriculum for home-schooled students, aligned with learning goals and adapted to each child's pace and style. Built for home school families in Tucson seeking qualified visual art instruction.
From $80/session
Teacher & School Mentorship
Professional development, schools & organizations
Diane partners with educators and schools to integrate arts-based learning, trauma-informed practices, and creative approaches into existing curriculum. Professional development workshops, classroom consultation, and ongoing mentorship available.
Custom pricing
Small classes
Max 10 students per session so Diane can give real attention to each person in the room.
Materials included
All supplies are included in the enrollment fee unless otherwise noted. Just bring yourself.
Flexible & mobile
Classes and parties can take place in alternative venues. She can come to you upon request. Please reach out if this option is preferable.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need any art experience to join a class?
Not at all. Most of Diane's classes are designed for absolute beginners. The only requirement is curiosity and a willingness to make a mess. If a class does require prior experience, it's clearly noted in the description.
Where do classes take place?
Most classes are held at Diane's home studio in Tucson, AZ, a warm, well-lit creative space with everything you need. For art parties, workshops, and certain sessions, she can come to you upon request. Please reach out if this option is preferable.
What are your trauma-informed workshops, and who are they for?
Trauma-informed art workshops use creative expression as a gentle, evidence-informed path toward healing and self-understanding. They're appropriate for adults who have experienced stress, grief, or trauma and are looking for a non-clinical way to process and reconnect with themselves. No art experience is needed, and no "making sense" of the artwork is required. These sessions are available for community organizations, mental health practices, and private groups. Please reach out to discuss your group's specific needs.
Can I enroll my child mid-session?
Occasionally, yes. It depends on whether a spot has opened and how far into the session we are. Reach out and Diane will let you know what's available. For single-session events like Family Art Studio, you can join anytime.
What is your cancellation policy?
Life happens. Cancellations made more than 7 days before a session are fully refunded. Within 7 days, Diane offers a credit toward a future session. For large group events, the deposit is non-refundable after 14 days. Please reach out directly if your situation is unusual, Diane is always willing to have a conversation.
Do you offer gift certificates?
Yes. A Creative Sage gift certificate is one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give. Email Diane at art@creativesage.com to arrange a custom amount for classes, commissions, or workshop sessions.
Not sure which class fits?
Book a free consultation and Diane will help you find the right class, workshop, or party for where you are right now.
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