Offers for Adults
“To practice any art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow. So do it.”
Blue Mouse Gallery aims to create an intergenerational community. Children need adults - as caretakers, as teachers and mentors, and as friends. In turn, they will help us find our inner child if we get lucky.
During Open Studio on weekends, adults are invited to create art together with their children.
But we also offer events for adults only. Join us for creative social events and check out our adult German classes below!
Come to Blue Mouse Gallery to make art and meet new friends! Experience making art as a social creative process without judgement or evaluation. No artistic experience or skills are required. Our art projects will be fun and open-ended, so you decide how much attention you pay to detail and when your project is finished. Let go of perfection and have fun!
This is a social event in a relaxed atmosphere and everybody is welcome. We’ll have some snacks to share, bring your preferred drink!
We strongly recommend signing up ahead of time to save your spot for the event. Walk-ins are welcome but the event is limited to 10 artists and we don’t have space to admit additional guests.
Next event on Wednesday, January 21st - Fantasy Island
“Art is the only way to run away without leaving home,” says Twyla Tharp. We will follow her lead and create a fantasy island were everything is possible and nothing holds us back. We will use a handful of rice to create random shapes, trace them and add details of dreamy landscapes or graphic expression, then use liquid watercolors to add some amazement. As always, no experience or drawing skills are required!
Plan ahead: February event on Wednesday, February 18th - Abstract Acrylics
In February, we will create a (mostly) abstract acrylic painting. We will follow some general first steps to get started and individualize the process while moving on. As always, you are in control of your work, we provide suggestions for those who struggle with inspiration. We will offer cardboard sheets for the regular event fee. If you would like to use canvas instead, please be prepared to pay an additional material fee of $10 at the studio (cash/check/credit card/contactless phone payment).
Every third Wednesday of the month at 6:30-8:30pm (or until we are done)
$40 per person, materials and basic snacks included in price
What to bring: dress casually in clothes that are easy to clean (even adults enjoy messing around sometimes), bring a water bottle and/or drink of your choice
Make it a gift! When you purchase a ticket as a gift, you will be able to enter the participant’s name during check-out. Download our gift certificate here.
Make Art & Friends (age 21+)
The Art of German
We teach in-person German language classes that are fun and focus on communication. Learn how to talk about culture and the arts in German while working on grammar skills and building your vocabulary. Blue Mouse Gallery provides a low-pressure, non-judgemental learning environment.
All classes are taught by a highly experienced native speaker who has many years of experience teaching adult and university language classes at all levels.
We currently have a few open slots for individual German tutoring (all ages and levels), please contact us if you are interested.
Semester 1: September 8, 2025-January 30, 2026
German for beginners (I)
This class has started at novice level (A1) and is now running. It will reach level A2 (advanced beginner/pre-intermediate) by summer 2026 and will continue at level A2 in fall 2026. If you have some prior knowledge and would like to join the class throughout the year, please contact us for a trial class to see if it is a good fit. Class fees will be prorated for late starters.
Depending on interest, we plan to start a new beginner class either in September 2026. Please let us know if you are interested and add your contact information to our waiting list for a new beginner class.
While in-class learning will focus on spoken language, participants will have the chance to work on their writing and reading skills in optional homework assignments.
Class time: Tuesday 6:00-7:30pm
18 classes per semester (no class on 11/25, 12/23, 12/30)
What to bring: textbook, notebook for some writing, water bottle and/or drink of your choice (optional)
The class will keep running through the second semester (February-June, 2026), see registration below.
German conversation
Our new conversation class has started at the beginning of January 2026. The class runs at level B1/2 and requires intermediate to advanced language skills. It is perfect for reactivating German after taking a break from using the language, or for continuing learning beyond the beginner stage.
We will read short German texts together, talk about them, and discuss topics that are of interest to the group. Every class will include a grammar review unit, starting with basic topics and progressing according to needs and interests of the class.
The class will use a communicative approach with a focus on spoken language and active language use.
Throughout the introductory period in January, students can drop in and pay per class (pay in person at the studio).
Class time: Monday 6:30-8pm
4 classes in January 2026 (1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26)
Cost: $100 for month of January (4 classes) or $30 drop-in fee for single classes; no textbook required
What to bring: notebook and writing utensils, water bottle
The class will keep running parallel to the beginner class throughout the second semester, see registration below.
Semester 2: February 2, 2026-June 26, 2026
German for beginners (II)
This class started at novice level (A1.1) in fall 2025 and will continue at level A1.2 in February 2026. It will reach level A2 (advanced beginner/pre-intermediate) by summer 2026 and will continue at level A2 in fall 2026. If you have some prior knowledge and would like to join the class throughout the year, please contact us for a trial class to see if it is a good fit. Class fees will be prorated for late starters.
While in-class learning will focus on spoken language, participants will have the chance to work on their writing and reading skills in optional homework assignments.
Class time: Tuesday 6:30-8:00pm
18 classes per semester (no class on 4/21, 5/26)
What to bring: textbook, notebook and writing uitensils, water bottle
If there is enough interest, this class will continue as an intermediate class in fall 2026.
Depending on interest, we plan to start a new beginner class in September 2026. Please let us know if you are interested and add your contact information to our waiting list for a new beginner class.
German conversation
This conversation class started at the beginning of January 2026. It is taught at level B1/2 and requires intermediate to advanced language skills. It is perfect for reactivating German after taking a break from using the language, or for continuing learning beyond the beginner stage.
We will read short German texts together, talk about them, and discuss topics that are of interest to the group. Every class will include a grammar review unit, starting with basic topics and progressing according to needs and interests of the class.
The class will use a communicative approach with a focus on spoken language and active language use.
If you would like to join the class throughout the year, please contact us for a trial class to see if it is a good fit. Class fees will be prorated for late starters.
Class time: Monday 6:30-8pm
18 classes per semester (no class on 4/20, 5/25)
Cost: $500 plus reading materials as agreed on in class (TBD e.g., easy reading editions of literary texts)
What to bring: notebook and writing utensils, water bottle