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 neededโjust come ready to work with materials that may stain!
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.
Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.ย
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.ย
Intro to Scroll Saw Woodworking: Holiday Music Box
Oct 29–Dec 10
/ 6 sessions
Wednesday
/ 6–9pm
Member: $306.00
/ Non-Member: $360.00
Skill Level: Beginner
Age: Teen Friendly (14+), Adult
Unleash the potential of the scroll saw in this engaging course designed for both beginners and experienced woodworkers. In addition to learning about the different types of scroll saws and blades, you will learn a wide range of applications and techniques. Through the six weeks, you’ll create a compound-cut holiday music box centerpiece. Whether you’re honing existing skills or starting fresh, this class will inspire creativity and precision in every project. A materials fee is due at registration. Note: There will be no class Nov. 26.
Upgrade your sewing skills and your wardrobe as you learn how to construct your own personalized handbag in this intermediate class. Note: There will be no class Nov. 15.
Get some hands-on experience with glassblowing as you learn how to gather hot glass from the furnace, add color, and sculpt it into a glass pumpkin. Our artists will guide you through the process of making a one-of-a-kind centerpiece for the fall season.
Closed-toe shoes, long pants, hair tie are required.
Make a beautiful piece of jewelry from start to finish. The first class will explore lapidary: cutting, forming, and polishing raw rock into a shape of your choosing. The second class will cover silversmithing and mounting that stone in a silver frame, essential for adding it to a ring or necklace. This is a truly unique and diverse experience!
Art is a powerful, visual language for expressing what words often can’t. In this class, we’ll create three small paintings using bold color and intuition to explore and reflect on our emotions. No experience neededโjust come ready to experiment and connect with your inner self.
There are hundreds of documented embroidery stitches, and in this class, we will take the time to explore some of the lesser known stitches. While these stitches are not difficult, some experience with needle and thread is recommended. We will explore the use of non-traditional materials in embroidery and move beyond the basics to embellish items you already have or expertly mend well-loved pieces. We will also look at the work of contemporary embroidery artists and other resources to inspire your work.
Dive into the bold and expressive world of pen and ink! Learn the basics of creating marks and tone using pens and ink washes. We will then interpret a photo using a pen and ink style.
Make a beautiful piece of jewelry from start to finish. The first class will explore lapidary: cutting, forming, and polishing raw rock into a shape of your choosing. The second class will cover silversmithing and mounting that stone in a silver frame, essential for adding it to a ring or necklace. This is a truly unique and diverse experience!
Join us in this one-day workshop where you learn the skills to create your very own unique gift wrapping paper, just in time for the holidays! Start by carving small designs out of speedy carve linoleum, and then print them out to your heart’s content in any pattern of your choosing on a large sheet of craft paper. Once dry, theyโre the perfect handmade gift wrapping material.