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.
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.
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.
Painting in Wood: Making Traditional Marquetry with a Scroll Saw
Sep 19–21
/ 3
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
/ 9am–5pm
Member: $505.75
/ Non-Member: $595.00
Skill Level: All Levels
Age: Adult
Traditional floral marquetry is created by cutting veneer packets into intricate patterns using only a scroll saw. In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn to use a power scroll saw (or practice if you’re new) and create a simple floral design. You’ll also learn sanding, shading, and assembly techniques to finish your marquetry picture. Then, you’ll tackle a more complex design. This method is great for furniture panels, art pieces, or patterned box lids like those from Sorrento, Italy. No experience is needed, but experienced students can choose a more challenging project. A materials fee is due at registration.
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.
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.
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.
