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.
Mini-Makers!: Weaving in Clay / Mini-Makers!: Tejer en Arcilla
Sep 21
Sunday
/ 2–4pm
Member: $68.00
/ Non-Member: $80.00
Skill Level: All Levels
Age: 7-12 (Mini-Makers!)
Bilingual (Spanish)
In the creative clay process, you and your child will learn how to weave clay on slump molds to shape your piece into a unique basket for your table or kitchen. Instructor is bilingual in English and Spanish. Note: An adult must participate in the workshop. The tuition fee covers one individual, and you must register for each adult and child attending.
En el proceso creativo de arcilla, tú y tu hijo/a aprenderán a tejer arcilla en moldes para darle forma a su pieza y convertirla en una canasta única para su mesa o cocina. La instructora es bilingüe en inglés y español. Nota: Un adulto debe participar en el taller. La matrícula cubre a una persona y es necesario inscribirse por cada adulto y niño que asista.
Mini-Makers!: Wheel Throwing: Session A / Mini-Makers!: Alfareria en Torno: Session A
Sep 21
Sunday
/ 10am–12pm
Member: $68.00
/ Non-Member: $80.00
Skill Level: All Levels
Age: 7-12 (Mini-Makers!)
Bilingual (Spanish)
Come play with clay and learn how to use the pottery wheel. As a team, you will work together to shape clay and create forms on the spinning wheel. Instructor is bilingual in English and Spanish.Note: An adult must participate in the workshop. The tuition fee covers one individual, and you must register for each adult and child attending.
Ven a jugar con arcilla y aprende a utilizar el torno de alfarería. En equipo, tú y tú hijo trabajarán juntos para dar forma a la arcilla y crear formas en el torno. La instructora es bilingüe en inglés y español.Nota: Un adulto debe participar en el taller. La matrícula cubre a una persona, y debe inscribirse por cada adulto y niño que asista.
Drawing is the ultimate way to understand the world we live in, and believe it or not, anyone can learn to do it! Learn to take the stress out of drawing; explore the qualities of charcoal, pencil, and sharpie; and watch your skill level and confidence grow the more you scribble, draw, and study.
Introduction to Sewing / Introducción a la Costura
Sep 23–Oct 21
/ 5 sessions
Tuesday
/ 6–9pm
Member: $216.75
/ Non-Member: $255.00
Skill Level: All Levels
Age: Teen Friendly (14+), Adult
Bilingual (Spanish)
Get the basics of sewing by learning about machine maintenance, seam ripping, fabric stabilizing, fabric types and more as you learn these fundamental sewing skills. Walk away with your own pin-cushion, reversible tote bag and tunic blouse or apron. Instructor is bilingual in English and Spanish.
¡Aprende los conceptos básicos de costura a máquina para hacer y modificar tu propia ropa! Aprenderás todo lo necesario para empezar, incluyendo la configuración y el mantenimiento de tu máquina, prácticas de seguridad, puntadas, uso de patrones y mucho más. Al final de esta clase, te llevarás a casa una prenda de vestir hecha a tu medida hecha con un patrón de tu elección.
Stop by the printmaking studio for a one-day workshop of bookmark carving and printing! Start by learning to quickly and easily carve a design into speedy-carve linoleum, and then finish up your printmaking session by cutting up paper, and printing your very own unique edition of bookmarks to slip into your next favorite read!
