This class is for you if you know how to do basic knitting (cast on/cast off, knit/purl, maybe increase/decrease), but have never knitted from a chart before! We will cover why charts are an incredible time-saver and simplifier in knitting, and learn how to read both lace or texture and colorwork charts. At the end […]
read moreDesign and carve your own stamps using linocut printmaking methods. Learn how to transfer your own designs, keep your tools sharp, and ink up your creations.
read moreFiber passes through the hands as a tether into deep ritual, relationship, and memory of shared labor. In Wool Spinning as Ritual, we will situate wool into our ecologic, historic, and social contexts, and trust the material as teacher. We will learn to spin wool in its most elemental form, becoming familiar with simple but […]
read moreMake jewelry with no soldering. Apprehensive about using a torch? This is a great way to get your feet wet in metals. Learn how to make wire and tube rivets, as well as tabs and staples. Experienced students will refine their riveting technique and learn new ways of including riveting in their work. One item […]
read moreLearn the basics of marble making using a propane torch and glass rods. Enjoy generous demonstrations, discussions and time to practice as you explore various marble styles.
read moreLearn how to make sculptural wooden vases! In this class, you'll learn safety, build skills, and explore personal expression in a safe and supportive environment. You will learn and use hand and power carving techniques to create your own wooden vases. Plan to leave with one finished piece.
read moreHead over to VisArts' courtyard and join us for some raku pottery firing—an exciting approach to pottery surface design! Participants will glaze their pieces, help load them into the kiln, grab a beer or snack across the street at Goatocado, then return to enjoy the campfire-like atmosphere with friends on our back patio.
read moreHead over to VisArts' courtyard and join us for some raku pottery firing—an exciting approach to pottery surface design! Participants will glaze their pieces, help load them into the kiln, grab a beer or snack across the street at Goatocado, then return to enjoy the campfire-like atmosphere with friends on our back patio.
read moreIn this beginners' course, learn the basics of machine sewing. First, you'll learn how to set up a machine and practice using it. Once you feel comfortable with simple machine sewing, you'll have the opportunity to sew a tote bag to apply your new skills. Through the construction of the tote bag, students will learn […]
read moreIn this workshop, students will learn the essential skills needed to reclaim and recycle clay in a portable manner, allowing them to continue their ceramic practice at home. They will discover how to make their own plaster bats for drying clay; understand the different stages of clay and the science behind them; and master the […]
read moreThis class is a safe space for women, trans, and femme folks to learn introductory woodworking techniques. You'll learn how to make a small keepsake box in all different shapes and sizes, gaining experience using the band saw, electric sanders, hand tools and drill press. We will respect marginalized identities, be patient with one another, […]
read moreKeum-boo is an ancient Korean gilding technique that applies thin 24k gold to silver using heat and pressure. Learn the preparation, application and finishing steps in the keum-boo process for jewelry and add this technique to your repertoire of skills .
read moreExplore woodblock printing, humanity’s oldest printmaking process. You’ll learn to design and transfer an image onto the block and cut the block to produce a relief image. Then, we’ll cover how to transfer the image to paper, both printing it by hand and by press.
read moreLearn the basics of using a torch and mandrel to wind hot glass into beautiful beads that are perfect for jewelry.
read moreExplore encaustic painting for the first time or return to expand your skills. You will work with opaque and transparent colors, layering, using stencils and creating patterns using hot wax.
read moreLearn to build in the round with borosilicate glass rods on a propane and oxygen fed torch! In this class students will develop 3D forms utilizing the networking technique. These caged structures have the ability to get quite large. We will discuss multiples and drawing with glass, hot and cold seals, as well as design and […]
read moreIn this generative and interactive workshop, students of multiple creative writing genres will engage with and practice creating “retold tales”—or stories inspired by and derived from existing myths, fairy tales, literature, and other similar sources. These will potentially include, but not be limited to, selections from Emma Donoghue's Kissing the Witch (1997); the short story […]
read moreHave 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 moreIn this class, you will learn how to make a simple shelving unit. These shelves are designed to hang on the wall, and hold 80 tapes or CDs.
read moreHave you ever wanted to drink out of a mug you made? Learn the techniques of coil building to make your own mug.
read moreExpore creating earrings using metal clay and many possibilities for creating unusual shapes and forms. We'll create our earrings on Saturday and come back Sunday to polish and patina. You'll also learn how to create unique your own unique ear wires.
read moreIn this workshop, you'll learn how to use thin gauge wire to make jewelry. While the course will focus on earrings as a vehicle for developing wire skills, the techniques can be applied to a variety of jewelry forms. Youll start using copper and brass wire, then proceed to using silver wire for your final […]
read moreLearn methods of using soft pastels for landscape subjects from conception to completion. We'll cover application methods, color mixing techniques, and blending processes for drawing the landscape. Various methods and techniques will be discussed based on the papers and materials chosen by each student. We'll go over principles of composition based on format variation including […]
read moreExplore the world of flameworking and sculpting with glass. You’ll learn basic sculpting and forming techniques for borosilicate glass on the torch and gain an understanding of welds and connections by constructing flowers and other organic forms.
read moreTransform copper into a stunning bracelet using foldforming in this workshop. Create a cuff with elegant folds that add flair to any outfit while learning techniques like annealing, sawing, hammering, and texturing. Finishing methods and patinas will also be covered. Work at your own pace and explore design options as you discover the joy of […]
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