Explore the screenprinting process with artist Casha Stempniewicz. Screenprinting is a way to make multiple prints by using a fine mesh screen, photosensitive emulsion, transparency, and exposure to light. The class will create a screen together and print a poster.
read moreWork with artist Claudia Meyer to craft small-scale sculptures and figurines with airdry clay. After learning the building blocks of the sculptural process, make anything your heart desires from a rendition of your beloved pet to an abstract wall hanging!
read moreTry your hand at flameworking. Work with glass artist Maddie League to create a unique leaf pendant. Students will experience glass in its molten state and create a wearable treasure to take home. Students will need to come back at a later date in order to pick up their work, so the pieces can anneal […]
read moreExplore the screenprinting process with artist Casha Stempniewicz. Screenprinting is a way to make multiple prints by using a fine mesh screen, photosensitive emulsion, transparency, and exposure to light. The class will create a screen together and print a poster.
read moreTry your hand at flameworking. Work with glass artist Maddie League to create a unique leaf pendant. Students will experience glass in its molten state and create a wearable treasure to take home. Students will need to come back at a later date in order to pick up their work, so the pieces can anneal […]
read moreLearn to create polymer clay earrings with artist Jas Ramos. We’ll use pasta rollers, clay cutters, and jewelry findings to create fun earrings. Learn the basics of this accessible medium that you can do at home in the future!
read moreLearn to create polymer clay earrings with artist Jas Ramos. We’ll use pasta rollers, clay cutters, and jewelry findings to create fun earrings. Learn the basics of this accessible medium that you can do at home in the future!
read moreWork with clay to create animals! This class will go over the basic techniques of pinching clay to create a creature of your choosing. Because pinching clay is simple to grasp, all ages can participate and design objects of varying complexity. We will use airdry clay so participants can take their work home that evening.
read moreWork with clay to create pots or sculptures! This class will go over the basic techniques of pinching clay to create a functional or sculptural vessel. Because pinching clay is simple to grasp, all ages can participate and design objects of varying complexity. We will use airdry clay so participants can take their work home […]
read moreJoin fiber artist Julia Pfaff to participate in this special and one-of-a-kind process. Use an organic natural indigo bath which turns your cotton fabric into the bluest of all blues. Indigo is a plant which is naturally processed and then left to ferment in order to dye items (like the original jeans!) their signature deep […]
read moreJoin artist Margot Thigpen to explore the old technique of silver point illustration. Silverpoint was used by the masters in the 15th century prior to the invention of graphite and is rarely taught these days. Artists use special treated paper with ground or draw with silver on plike (plastic like paper) which allows the metal […]
read moreWork with artist Jen Cook-Asaro to learn the satisfying art of linocut printmaking. Use carving tools and an eraser to create a mini stamp of your own design!
read moreJoin artist Margot Thigpen to explore the old technique of silver point illustration. Silverpoint was used by the masters in the 15th century prior to the invention of graphite and is rarely taught these days. Artists use special treated paper with ground or draw with silver on plike (plastic like paper) which allows the metal to […]
read moreWork with artist Jen Cook-Asaro to learn the satisfying art of linocut printmaking. Use carving tools and an eraser to create a mini stamp of your own design!
read moreJoin fiber artist Julia Pfaff to participate in this special and one-of-a-kind process. Use an organic natural indigo bath which turns your cotton fabric into the bluest of all blues. Indigo is a plant which is naturally processed and then left to ferment in order to dye items (like the original jeans!) their signature deep […]
read moreWork with artist Jud Judson and create one-of-a-kind cards using a simple yet exciting photographic process called photograms. Learn this fun way to create designs on light-sensitive paper in the darkroom. They make beautiful cards for friends or family!
read moreWork with artist Jud Judson and create one-of-a-kind cards using a simple yet exciting photographic process called photograms. Learn this fun way to create designs on light-sensitive paper in the darkroom. They make beautiful cards for friends or family!
read moreTry your hand at flameworking. Work with glass artist Maddie League to create a unique leaf pendant. Students will experience glass in its molten state and create a wearable treasure to take home. Students will need to come back at a later date in order to pick up their work, so the pieces can anneal […]
read moreWork with clay to create pots or sculptures! This class will go over the basic techniques of pinching clay to create a functional or sculptural vessel. Because pinching clay is simple to grasp, all ages can participate and design objects of varying complexity. We will use airdry clay so participants can take their work home […]
read moreTry your hand at flameworking. Work with glass artist Maddie League to create a unique leaf pendant. Students will experience glass in its molten state and create a wearable treasure to take home. Students will need to come back at a later date in order to pick up their work, so the pieces can anneal […]
read moreWork with clay to create pots or sculptures! This class will go over the basic techniques of pinching clay to create a functional or sculptural vessel. Because pinching clay is simple to grasp, all ages can participate and design objects of varying complexity. We will use airdry clay so participants can take their work home […]
read moreJoin us in VisArts' Cabell courtyard for Raku! Try your hand at raku pottery firing—an exciting approach to pottery surface design! Bring family, friends, or a date for a fun time! Participants will glaze their pieces and help load them into the kiln. Grab a beer or snack from Goatocado across the street and return […]
read moreWork with fiber artist Julia Pfaff to personalize a tote bag using easy-peasy low tech fabric printing. We will use stencils, stamps and texture plates to make unique designs. No previous printing experience necessary.
read moreCreate your own design, stamp it into metal and make your own pendant, textured charm, key tag or talisman. This hands-on experience will introduce you to our metals studio, traditional metalworking tools, and texture stamping techniques.
read moreJoin us in VisArts' Cabell courtyard for Raku! Try your hand at raku pottery firing—an exciting approach to pottery surface design! Bring family, friends, or a date for a fun time! Participants will glaze their pieces and help load them into the kiln. Grab a beer or snack from Goatocado across the street and return […]
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