Ring in the holiday season in our hot glass studio by crafting your own ornament or bell. Learn how to gather hot glass from the furnace, add color, and sculpt it into a holiday classic.
Closed-toe shoes, long pants, hair tie are required.
Discover the vibrant world of stained glass. Whether you’re a beginner or an experience artist, this is the perfect way to explore the magic of stained glass on a small scale that’s fun and approachable. Leave with the skills to make a colorful stained glass masterpiece and your very own handcrafted piece of art to display.
Line-and-Berry is a traditional 18th-century inlay style unique to southeastern Pennsylvania. When William Penn opened his lands for settlement, Welsh immigrants introduced their vine-and-berry inlay, which evolved into the popular compass form. Primarily used on chests-of-drawers and valuable spice boxes, this style features straight lines and holly arcs arranged in geometric patterns, typically set into walnut backgrounds. This workshop offers an excellent introduction to inlay techniques applicable to styles from the Federal period to contemporary designs. We’ll cover materials, design, and both traditional and modern tools to create these charming inlays. A materials fee is due at registration.
Build confidence in your technical skills in this five-week class covering the fundamentals of drawing. Using a variety of drawing media, you’ll practice using the elements of line, value, shape, form, and texture as we explore gesture drawing, contour lines, negative space, shading, perspective, and still life drawing.
Learn the skills necessary to throw cylinders, cups, bowls, and more in this exciting introduction to the fundamentals of working on a potter’s wheel. You will be guided through the process of throwing, shaping, and trimming your pieces. Express your creative voice through basic surface decoration and glazing techniques.
Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.Â
Create your own stylish and functional chip and dip set in this fun, hands-on workshop! You’ll learn basic hand-building techniques to shape into a unique object, perfect for snacking. No experience necessary!
Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.Â
Ignite your creativity and learn the basics of MIG welding! Explore theory, welding techniques, and equipment safety while you develop the welding and fabrication skills necessary to turn your artistic vision into a complete work of art!
Flame-resistant clothing, long pants, and heavy closed-toe shoe are required.
Learn the basics of woodturning while transforming raw pieces of wood into functional and beautiful turned bowls. Working on wood lathes, you will learn safe and efficient woodturning techniques along with proper turning tool usage. This class is for all levels and designed to develop basic wood turning skills. A materials fee is due at registration.
Learn how to collaboratively create an adventure with a team! From character creation and asset design to story arcs and the final boss, this class will guide you through the world of Tabletop Role-Playing Games. You’ll also have the chance to illustrate your character—bringing them to life visually with their unique look, gear, and personality. Feel free to bring your own dice!
Do you love patterned fabrics and maximalist design? In this class with artist Abby Ryder, you’ll learn how to screenprint your own patterned textiles and art. You’ll be guided through the process from start to finish, beginning with a digital design and ending with a lushly patterned work of art.
Explore the beauty and versatility of Itajime Shibori, a shape-resist dyeing technique that offers endless possibilities for pattern and design. In this one-day workshop, you’ll use cool-toned Procion dyes to create a series of striking fabric samples and a finished piece ready to wear or gift. No experience needed—just come ready to work with materials that may stain!
Experience the excitement of Raku firing in this fiery, hands-on evening workshop! You’ll glaze two artist-made bud vases, watch a potter’s wheel demo, and enjoy refreshments as we fire your pieces in a Raku kiln—pulling them out red-hot for a dramatic finish. No experience needed; just bring a friend and get ready for a memorable night with clay, fire, and fun! Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.