Explore the fun, hands-on world of gel plate printing in this mixed media course! You’ll learn how to make unique monoprints by layering paint, textures, stencils, and collage elements. We’ll use found papers, handmade textures, and personal images to create expressive prints. By the end, you’ll have a collection of original artwork and the skills to keep creating on your own. Some materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own laser copies, old newspapers, or glossy magazines for image transfers.
Welding isn’t 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.
Flame-resistant clothing, long pants, and heavy closed-toe shoe are required.
Find other upcoming Welding Basics classes listed below:
Learn the basics of fused glass art and create your own nature-inspired glass dish. Using a variety of colorful glass sheets, you will design and assemble a beautiful, leaf-shaped piece. Your finished creation will be a functional work of art, perfect for protecting tables and adding a touch of nature to any room.
Make a one-of-a-kind wooden spoon or cooking utensil using traditional hand tools. Learn to orient your piece of wood for strength and efficient carving while using a variety of techniques and grips to remove material. Great for both beginners and experienced artists. A materials fee is due at registration.
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.
Closed-toe shoes are required.
Find other upcoming sessions of Intro to Bowl Turning below:
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.
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, aprenderá a utilizar moldes de presión para dar forma a tu pieza en una cesta única para tu mesa o cocina. El instructor es bilingüe en inglés y español.
This beginner-friendly class is perfect for those new to embroidery or looking for a refresher. You’ll learn basic stitches like running, back, split, satin, blanket, and chain, plus a few fun extras. We’ll cover color choices, traditional materials, and creative ways to personalize clothing, artwork, and home décor. Feel free to bring lightweight garments or fabrics to embellish.
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, Sept. 20.
Ages 21 and over only. Closed-toe shoes, hair tie are required.
Explore the versatility of wire wrapping! Using copper, sculpting wire, and a wide variety of hand tools, you’ll learn how to create sculptures and pendants with wire wrapping techniques in our jewelry studio.
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.
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.
