February 20th | 9am-1pm | Free

Something new! Something fun! The Gourmet Market will once again take place this Saturday at The Monarch from 9am-1pm! Come on down for this one-of-a-kind, COVID-safe shopping experience with over 15 quality artisan food makers.

March 5th | 6-9pm | Free

Kara Jane Aina was born and raised in New Brunswick, Canada. She attended art school at Mount Allison University in Canada then transferred to Brigham Young University in Utah where she graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree majoring in Intaglio and Lithography. She also received an Art Education K-12 teaching certification from Utah State University. She currently teaches art to grades 9-12 through a school in West Jordan, Utah. Although she loves teaching, pursuing her own creative instincts is her passion.

Kara Jane works primarily in watercolor and oil paints. Her work is inspired by connections and interactions she has with family, friends and nature. She paints florals, botanicals, abstracts, still life and surface design fabric for licensing. She enjoys having multiple projects on the go and alternating between them allowing the ideas to “percolate.” She has a deep love for a simple and clean aesthetic, dramatic watercolor washes, vintage fabrics, and the interplay of shape, pattern and color.

Kara Jane’s work can be found in local shows and markets, on her website, through minted.com, and on a variety of products featuring her artwork in collaborations with various companies.

March 17th, 24th and 31st | 6:30-8pm | $115

This three-part course is the perfect entry point for beginners! Kara Aina will guide you through an enjoyable exploration of how to paint successfully with watercolors. She will start with layering methods and ways to take full advantage of the transparent nature of watercolors. She will also cover tips and techniques which will build from week to week culminating in two finished paintings! You will complete the guided exercises needed to create stunning abstracts, expressive florals and gestural landscapes. All materials will be provided and no experience is necessary.