Come make art side by side as a family! In this class you will make beautiful ornaments to hang on your tree or around the house. Roll out slabs, cut out shapes, make impressions and patterns in the clay using various materials, and embellish your ornaments. Ornaments can even be painted once dry.
read moreLearn basic weaving skills to create your own small tapestry on a tiny loom! Weaving is a relaxing activity for any age. In this class, we will go over basic weaving skills, create a recycled cardboard loom, and learn how to weave a tiny image with yarn.
read moreWhat's better than a cute, handmade gift? Learn how to mix colors and manipulate fibers to make your loved one a tiny version of something they love. From bacon, to rainbows, to Moo Deng, to realistic flowers—needle felting is incredibly versatile, so let your imagination run wild!
read moreLearn how to knit cords for embellishment, for function, and for fun! Whether you knit a cord to add to your holiday wrapings or to tie back your curtains, the uses for these easy-to-knit cords are endless.
read moreThis is a fun weekend workshop screen printing intensive for all ages and skill levels. It's a perfect class for learning basic printmaking techniques and making holiday gifts for friends and family. Make a set of tote-bags, prints, or t-shirts!
read moreWhat do you get when you mix rolls of plain colored paper with handmade stamps, paint brushes, collage, metallic paints, repeat patterns and fun? Wrapping paper for days! Let your gifts stand out with truly one-of-a-kind wrapping that is a blast to make and keeps you from having to dash to the store during the […]
read moreLearn to make your own pocket-sized blank notebook. Perfect for on-the-go notes, gifts, or to keep on your nightstand!
read moreStudents will experiment with glass of different oxide make ups to get reactions between colors, as well as fuse silver, brass, and copper with reactive glass to achieve different effects. We will be working with metal foil, wire, powder screen and sheet.
read moreTake your holiday gift-giving to the next level with custom wrapping paper made by you! In this workshop, we'll learn several techniques for creating our own wrapping-paper designs, including how to carve our own rubber stamps (which can also be used for holiday cards and gift tags). We'll also practice various strategies for artful wrapping, […]
read moreKeum-boo is an ancient Korean gilding technique that applies thin 24k gold to silver using heat and pressure. In this class, you'll learn these techniques to create a unique pair of earrings.
read moreJoin us outside for 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 in the VisArts courtyard.
read moreDo you have a cactus that needs a home? A pothos that needs a place to stay? Let's make a custom plant pot for your plant, designed to match your exact aesthetic! Learn the basic techniques of coil building and attachment and you will have a sturdy planter with a water catching tray to bring […]
read moreFollow easy step-by-step techniques, in this class you will draw and color nature-themed subjects and scenes using watercolor pencils.
read moreIn this introduction to the art of paper quilling, we’ll make Christmas ornaments in the shape of a stocking, a candy cane, and a tree. This class will give us knowledge of all the basics so that we can come up with our own original Christmas ornament designs!
read moreJoin us outside for 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 in the VisArts courtyard.
read moreIn this introduction to concrete, you'll learn how to choose molds, create your own from common household items, then mix, pour, and finish the project. Make small vessels that you can later use for succulents, candles, or containers. Join us to see the many things you can do with concrete!
read moreLearn how to draw your pet using charcoal. (This class would make a great gift for the animal lover in your life, too!) Using the subtractive method, students will learn how to draw textures and understand value while drawing their beloved animals. All kinds of pet portraits are encouraged—not just furry!
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 moreLearn how to use VisArts' letterpress studio by using Legos! 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 moreWork together with a parent or child to make a set of wooden swords and shields. We'll start by designing our own sword, then use basic woodworking tools and some power tools to explore basic properties of wood and how to carve it. Children can use small hand tools and adults can use larger power […]
read moreLearn to draw a variety of subjects with charcoal. In this class, you will use direct observation (from real life) and photo references (found or taken by you) to create expressive and representational artworks. This course covers a variety of shading and drawing techniques, tips for improving compositions, and ways to take and find good […]
read moreCome try your hand at making whimsical wire ornaments! In this class, you'll learn to shape and texture metal using hammers and pliers then add beads to our design and fasten all the pieces together to create a unique ornament.
read moreCreate unique leather bracelets with pierced designs and snap closures. Measure and cut to fit your wrist and decorate with shapes cut out of the leather. Finish your cuffs with snaps.
read moreCreate candle-holding pinch pots to brighten up your winter evenings! You’ll create hand-turned vessels using the ancient pinching method, carving marvelous designs into your vessels to allow the light to spill out. Create and take home up to three ceramic votive holders to spread happiness and warmth throughout your home all winter long.
read moreLearn the basics of leatherworking to create hand-braided leather wristbands, necklaces, or jewelry sets.
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