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.
October Fiber Arts Maker Date: Needle Felted Pumpkins
Oct 24
Friday
/ 6–8pm
Member: $71.00
/ Non-Member: $71.00
Skill Level: All Levels
Age: Adult
Learn the art of needle felting as you create adorable pumpkins and gourds perfect for seasonal décor. This hands-on workshop is beginner-friendly and a great way to explore your creativity with wool! Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
Enhance your evening with a jewelry Maker Date. Enjoy beer, wine, and lite fare while you and your date work with precious metal clay, a material that allows you to easily sculpt forms our of metal. Once your form is ready it will get placed into the kiln and the clay will bake away to reveal your one-of-a-kind bronze creation. Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
Get a taste of the hot glass studio with this Maker Date, where you and your plus one will enjoy beer, wine, and lite fare. Get hands-on experience in glassblowing by making a tumbler or stemless wine glass under the guidance of our professional glassblowers.
Closed-toe shoes, long pants, hair tie are required.Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
Relish in your creativity and join us in the fusing studio for this Maker Date where you’ll enjoy beer, wine, and lite fare. Our instructor will guide you through picking a mold and selecting your color palette to create a unique glass plate, platter, or bowl. Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
Light up your night with a flameworking Maker Date, enjoying beer, wine and lite fare while you and your date learn to use torches and tools to melt and sculpt. Discover how gravity and heat work together to create a small glass form. Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
Wear natural fabrics (cotton not polyester) and tie back long hair while working in the studio.
Join us for an evening of creativity and connection as you craft a handmade scroll saw creation in the woodshop while enjoying beer, wine, and lite fare. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a fun and memorable date night, this Maker Date offers the perfect blend of craftsmanship and fun. With a different project offered each time, every Maker Date is a fresh experience—perfect for repeat visits. Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
Broaden your wheel throwing techniques and further develop your understanding of the ceramic process. Explore making taller forms, marbling clay, and using slips for surface decorations. Prerequisite: Intro to Wheel Throwing or equivalent experience.
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.
Stylize your own tote! Choose from a collection of designs provided by GoggleWorks and select your preferred colors for your ink and tote bag. Abby will lead you through the screen printing and heat setting process to create a unique tote bag for you to take home and use.
Using templates and handbuilding techniques, create your own ceramic stein perfect for your favorite tall beverage. You will learn how to create slabs of clay and incorporate textures to the surfaces to make an interesting functional object! Once your stein is fired, pick it up 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, Nov. 22.
