Work with artist and writer Lauren Miner to learn basic embroidery stitches, to create your own personalized mini valentine on felt. Your work of art can be given as a gift, displayed on a wall, or incorporated into another fiber-arts project.
read moreJoin artist and illustrator Duffy and paint a mini portrait of your pet! Use acrylic paint and learn basic painting techniques to create art of your favorite fury friend! Please bring a photo of your pet on your phone or printed out.
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 artist Jud Judson and spend a night in our letterpress studio. Letterpress is a form of relief printmaking that uses a printing press and typesetting individual letters to create words and designs for printed media. We will be using Legos to create our own designs and print them on paper.
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 artist Patrick Carter and learn to needle felt and make a tiny soft sculpture out of wool! Students will take soft wool batting and a felting needle and learn to form small cozy objects out of wool.
read moreJoin artist Jud Judson and spend a night in our letterpress studio. Letterpress is a form of relief printmaking that uses a printing press and typesetting individual letters to create words and designs for printed media. We will be using Legos to create our own designs and print them on paper.
read moreTry your hand at flameworking. Work with glass artist Maddie League to create a unique heart 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 moreTry your hand at flameworking. Work with glass artist Maddie League to create a unique heart 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 artist Patrick Carter and learn to needle felt and make a tiny soft sculpture out of wool! Students will take soft wool batting and a felting needle and learn to form small cozy objects out of wool.
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 moreLearn to paper quill with artist Jan Wolf! Quilling or paper filigree is an art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled into coils, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs. In this class we will transform paper into a snowflake ornament.
read moreCreate your own wrapping paper with artist Casha Stempniewicz. Put a personal touch on your gifts this holiday season by printing your own paper with hands-on printing techniques to produce unique patterns and textures. Layering and experimentation is encouraged!
read moreCreate your own wrapping paper with artist Casha Stempniewicz. Put a personal touch on your gifts this holiday season by printing your own paper with hands-on printing techniques to produce unique patterns and textures. Layering and experimentation is encouraged!
read moreTry your hand at flameworking. Work with glass artist Maddie League to create a unique 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 in […]
read moreTry your hand at flameworking. Work with glass artist Maddie League to create a unique 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 in […]
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 moreLearn to paper quill with artist Jan Wolf! Quilling or paper filigree is an art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled into coils, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs. In this class we will transform paper into a snowflake ornament.
read moreSpend an evening in the clay studio with ceramicist Merenda Cecelia, and create a miniature nativity or holiday scene! This class will go over the basic techniques of hand building with clay. Adults and youth can work together to design objects of varying complexity. You will use airdry clay so you can take them home […]
read moreSpend an evening in the clay studio with ceramicist Merenda Cecelia, and create a miniature nativity or holiday scene! This class will go over the basic techniques of hand building with clay. Adults and youth can work together to design objects of varying complexity. You will use airdry clay so you can take them home […]
read moreSpend an evening in the clay studio with ceramicist Merenda Cecelia, and create tiny mushrooms and animals for the dinner table! This class will go over the basic techniques of hand building with clay. Adults and youth can work together to design objects of varying complexity. You will use airdry clay so you can take […]
read moreSpend an evening in the metals studio with artist Ashley Tamber, and learn to make a sterling silver stacking ring! We will take wire, form it into a ring that fits your finger, and solder it together with a torch. Keep it for yourself or give it as a gift!
read moreJoin artist Casha Stempniewicz and experience the pure satisfaction of Gelli Printing! Learn how to create beautiful monotypes on gelatin plates using fall leaves. Students will develop images with stencils and found materials to create texture and bands of color. Let's see how accident and intent can play into making artful prints!
read moreJoin artist Jud Judson and spend a night in our letterpress studio. Letterpress is a form of relief printmaking that uses a printing press and typesetting individual letters to create words and designs for printed media. We will be using Legos to create our own designs and print them on paper.
read moreSpend an evening in the metals studio with artist Ashley Tamber, and learn to make a sterling silver stacking ring! We will take wire, form it into a ring that fits your finger, and solder it together with a torch. Keep it for yourself or give it as a gift!
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