Learn the fundamentals of creating pottery through pinch pots, coil building, and slab construction. Perfect for newcomers, this class will guide you step-by-step in shaping, constructing, and personalizing your own unique clay pieces.
Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Expect a 3 week turnaround time for your finished work. You will be contacted directly when work is ready for pick up.ย
Jewelry and Metalsmithing Independent Study Group: Session A
May 7–Jun 11
/ 6 Weeks
Wednesday
/ 10am–2pm
Member: $314.50
/ Non-Member: $370.00
Instructor: Martha Westbrook
Skill Level: Advanced
Age: Adult
For experienced jewelry makers who want to advance their skills, share ideas, and develop new proficiencies, this intermediate level class will cover a range of various metalsmithing topics, with a focus on design, fabrication, and stone setting applications. Please bring your own fine metals and gemstones to class.
Drop in on Fridays for our new creative printmaking series with artist Suzanne Fellows and explore a variety of techniques to create your own unique prints. Perfect for both beginners and experienced artists, each session includes a demo, lecture, and hands-on experience with endless possibilities!
Welding isnโt as intimidating as you might think! Learn the basic principles of MIG welding, a process in which an electric arc forms between a wire electrode and metal, causing them to melt and join together. At the conclusion of the workshop, leave with a miniature metal sculpture.
Welding isnโt as intimidating as you might think! Learn the basic principles of MIG welding, a process in which an electric arc forms between a wire electrode and metal, causing them to melt and join together. At the conclusion of the workshop, leave with a miniature metal sculpture.
Working in front of a torch playing with heat, gravity, and various tools, we’ll use basic sculpting and color techniques to create a solid pendant. Wear natural fabrics (cotton not polyester) and tie back long hair while working in the studio.
Fly into the world of stained glass and learn the art of cutting and assembling colorful glass to create a stunning hummingbird. You’ll leave with the timeless skills of stained glass crafting, along with a beautiful, nature-inspired masterpiece to cherish. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Explore the art, aesthetics, and techniques of glassblowing through demonstration and hands-on practice. Class discussions will include historical and contemporary glass movements, basic glass chemistry, and studio application. Closed-toe shoes, hair tie are required. Please bring your own water bottle!
Note: The dates of this class have shifted to May 13 to June 10.ย
Weaving in Clay: Session A / Tejer en Arcilla: Sesiรณn A
May 14
/ 1-Day
Wednesday
/ 6–9pm
Member: $65.45
/ Non-Member: $77.00
Instructor: Paola Mateo
Skill Level: All Levels
Age: Adult, Teen Friendly (14+)
Using beginner level skills, learn how to handbuild coils and slabs of clay and transform them into a woven basket. In the creative clay process, you will learn how to use slump molds to shape your piece into a unique basket for your table or kitchen. Instructor is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Expect a 3 week turnaround time for your finished work. You will be contacted directly when work is ready for pick up.ย
Utilizando habilidades de nivel principiante, aprenda a construir a mano rollos y planchas de arcilla para transformarlos en una cesta tejida. En el proceso creativo de la arcilla, aprenderรก a utilizar moldes de presiรณn para dar forma a tu pieza en una cesta รบnica para tu mesa o cocina. El instructor es bilingรผe en inglรฉs y espaรฑol.
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Learn about glassblowing as you create an original beer tumbler. Once cooled, pick up your glass at Saucony Creek Franklin Station Brewpub where the second half of the workshop will conclude with a demonstration and tasting with their brew experts 5pm Saturday, May 17. Ages 21 and over only. Closed-toe shoes, hair tie are required.
Begin your design process by carving a relief block that will serve as the foundation of your repeating pattern. Once your carving is complete, ink it up, and press onto fabric. Experiment with color variations and layering to create a beautifully hand-printed tea towel, showcasing your artistic repeating designโperfect for adding charm to any kitchen space.
Create your own prickly masterpiece with a glass cactus sculpture that adds some character to any roomโno watering needed! This fun project is the perfect way to dig into the art of cutting and shaping glass. Closed-toe shoes are required.