Slab Building: Make Your Own Dinner Plate
Learn how to use a slab roller to create a ceramic dinner plate. Exploring a variety of designs, you'll leave with a plate you'll want to use for every meal!
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Lasercraft: Create Custom Art, Prints + Decor
For this class, we will utilize the fabrication lab's laser cutter/etcher to create various art objects out of paper, acrylic and wood. Final products can range from intricate paper cutouts and light up acrylic etchings, to cutting out wood parts to make your own lamp shades and 3D structures. Students will leave with a working […]
read moreTake + Bake Polymer Clay Workshop
Learn how to sculpt, add texture, and mix colors with polymer clay in this one-day workshop. Students will learn the basics of polymer clay in a process that can be easily replicated in the home studio. Class time will be used to make our creations and students will bake at home.
read moreBuild a Statement Bead With Metal Clay
Forming hollow objects with dry metal clay shapes is surprisingly easy. In this class, you'll make one to three statement focal beads using fine silver metal clay. The textures you choose and the final details you incorporate will make your one-of-a-kind bead(s) a showstopper!
read moreLearn to Use a Sewing Machine: Make a Zippered Pouch (B)
In this fast-paced beginners' course, students will learn the basics of machine sewing. First, students will learn how to set up their machines and practice using them. Once students feel comfortable with simple machine sewing, they will have the opportunity to sew a zippered pouch to apply their new skills. Along the way, students will […]
read moreBeyond Stab Bindings: Exploring Japanese Book Forms
In this class, you'll explore a variety of Japanese bookmaking techniques. We’ll start with a simple traditional stab binding, building on our new skills to make different books with thread and paper. Students will go home with a small library of books and the skills to make more. All levels welcome, though some prior bookmaking […]
read moreIntroduction to Digital Photography (A)
Learn what all the buttons on your digital camera actually do. You’ll learn about things like white balance, resolution and megapixels. We’ll discuss how to capture an image, ensure proper exposure and create an effective composition. Weekly assignments coupled with in-class discussions will help you troubleshoot problems and develop a creative eye.
read moreTiny Books, Big Charm
Small is beautiful! We’ll make handfuls of tiny books in three styles (accordion, dragon, and wrap-around cover), each under three inches square. Not only are tiny books adorable, working at this reduced scale allows us to work easily and quickly, and to think about how scale changes our experience. No prior bookbinding experience is required. […]
read moreTintype Photography
Use one of the earliest forms of photography to create tintypes, which are direct positives printed on an aluminum sheet using large format cameras. Learn the basics of this 19th century process, including how to pour and sensitize collodion, properly expose and develop plates, and apply a protective varnish. Plan to walk away with two […]
read moreMake Your Metal Designs Pop With Powder Coating
This is a fast-paced introduction to powder coating on metal. We will create designs ideal for the powdercoating application, but you are welcome to bring previously made metal works to powderocoat in the class. This workshop covers the use of a powdercoating gun and the sifting method, offering students an extensive introduction to all of […]
read moreIntroduction to Metal Jewelry Workshop
Discover the fundamental concept of jewelry design and learn basic techniques for working with metals in this introductory class. The class begins with instruction on techniques such as drilling, sawing, texturing, working with wire, and finishing techniques. Soldering with a torch will also be introduced. Students will then use these skills to make a piece […]
read moreIntroduction to Natural Dyes: Scour, Mordant + Beyond!
In this hands-on class, you'll learn essential natural dye techniques, including how to scour, mordant protein and cellulose fibers, immersion dye, and how to mix mordant paste for painting and printing designs on fabric. By the end of the weekend, you'll have a collection of dye samples and custom-patterned fabric, perfect for use in quilting […]
read moreThe Lowdown on Fabric
Want to learn more about all the different types of fabric and how they work for different sewing projects? This weekend workshop goes over common fabrics, how they can change the look and feel of a project, and how to identify a fabric's fiber content. Leave with a binder of fabric samples with notes for […]
read moreAnimating on iPads in Procreate Dreams
Learn to draw and animate in the versatile and powerful animation program Procreate Dreams, companion to the iconic industry-changing program Procreate. In this class you will learn fluency in using these programs together, as well as basic concepts in animation and how they apply to today's technology.
read moreMaking Mobiles
In the tradition of mobile maker extraordinaire Alexander Calder, you'll learn the basics of crafting a kinetic sculpture. We'll explore balance and positioning hanging items for maximum motion, and you'll use wire, thread, swivel hooks, and a few of your favorite things to make your first mobile.
read moreCurb Chain
Formed from interlocked links of the curb chain, the lovely twisted style is designed to sit flat against your neckline or wrist. During class you will gain experience in chain fabrication, small-joint soldering, and making your own clasp.
read moreMake a Sewing Pattern from Your Favorite Clothing
Learn how to turn your favorite clothing into sewing patterns without taking it apart. This workshop will cover how to copy most garments, and students will leave with a finished pattern matching their favorite garment.
read moreRigid Heddle Loom Weaving (B)
Learn how to weave on a rigid heddle loom! We'll warp a rigid heddle loom using the direct warping method. This method is unique to rigid heddles and quick to set up so you can start weaving in no time. You can expect demonstrations on maintaining straight selvages, dealing with weft tails, changing colors, and […]
read moreONLINE: Writing + Photography
In this introductory class, we will take some basic principles of photography and apply them to our work as writers. We will take photos; do some writing; learn to crop and edit both our images and our words; talk about the similarities between the two art forms; and how our exploration of one can feed […]
read moreWheel Throwing for Everyone (D)
Have you always wanted to try wheel throwing? Come throw a pot using white stoneware, then fire and finish your pieces using food-safe glazes.
read moreFlameworking: Making Glass Beads (B)
Learn the basics of using a torch and mandrel to wind hot glass into beautiful beads that are perfect for jewelry.
read moreRevision Intensive: Fiction Writing
Sometimes revision is about refining the original idea. Sometimes it's about finding new ways into the work. Through pointed questioning, prompts, and fast freewriting, we will generate new ideas for old work. You will come away with several ideas for moving forward on a project.
read moreLow-Tech Fabric Printing
Use low-tech printing techniques such as stencil, stamp and texture plates to print fabric. Learn about repeats and compositional printing. We will work with dye and discharge paste. Perfect for beginners or experienced fiber students. Your finished fabrics can be used in home furnishing, clothing, and quilting projects.
read moreImmersion in Water Media: Gouache, Watercolor + Ink
Designed for intermediate and advanced painters, this one-day course covers solutions for working with a variety of water-based paint, including color theory, brushwork, and mixed-media possibilities. Come away with a deeper understanding of this medium, its expressive possibilities, and the tools for integrating it into your creative life.
read moreGlass Fusing Workshop: Create a Set of Coasters (B)
Ready for a new hobby? Join us for a hands-on introduction to glass fusing! In just one day, you’ll dive into the world of glass fusing by learning how to cut, shape, and fuse glass into your very own unique coaster designs. This workshop is the perfect way to get a taste of the magic […]
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