This class is a great introduction to concrete. Concrete is a fluid material able to take on the shape and texture of whatever mold it is cast into. During this workshop, you will learn how to mix concrete, add color and fibers, pour into molds, and finish your piece. Make several small vessels that you […]
read moreThis class combines Furoshiki, the Japanese art of gift wrapping and textile design. Paint, print, dye, and stamp custom reusable gift wrap. Just in time for the holiday season, learn how to wrap your gifts using your hand-printed fabric and ditch the single-use wrapping paper for good.
read moreLearn how to create terracotta aromatherapy ornaments using clay, stamps, and texture tools! These unglazed disks naturally hold and release essential oils—no plug-in, flame, or water required. Perfect as holiday decorations or for adding scent to cars, bathrooms, and small spaces. Each student will make a small set of personalized disks to be bisque-fired, […]
read moreLearn the basics of embroidery, and complete a small project to take home with you at the end of class. We will learn how to set up a hoop, plan a design, and stitch it onto a piece of fabric.
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 moreLearn the ins and outs of the woodshop by creating a cutting board! In this class, you'll learn safety protocol and the basics of milling. We'll explore introductory use of the jointer, planer, table saw, chop saw, and band saw. At the end, you'll sand and finish your final product! PLEASE NOTE: This class was […]
read moreCreate small 3D works of art in glass! Learn how to make simple molds from found objects and through sculpting, then fill the molds with glass to be melted into 3D artworks.
read moreSurprise your friends and family with beautiful animated gifts! In this course, you will learn the basic technical skills necessary to create 5-30 second digital animations on iPads. At the end of the course, students will have a personalized animation that can be sent to loved ones (especially long distance loved ones) as a gift!
read moreCome 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 moreExplore making simple small ornaments with flameworked glass. The focus will be on cute simple designs perfect for a variety of skill levels, but this class will be best for those with some lampworking skills already.
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 the basics of leatherworking to create a fully handmade, one-of-a-kind leather necklace with dyed decorative shells or gems. You will learn how to use a custom leather card holder necklace pattern, how to select appropriate types of leather for small goods, safe and confident handling of essential leatherworking tools and techniques, and finishing techniques […]
read moreLearn the basics of watercolor painting as we make Christmas-themed paintings, with subjects that include wreaths, ornaments, stockings, and Christmas trees.
read moreLearn to make a scarf on a rigid heddle loom! Rigid heddle looms are user-friendly, portable, and perfect for beginners who want to learn how to weave. Students will learn to warp the loom with cotton thread, making it easier for beginners to hold tension on the loom, then move into weaving the weft with […]
read moreFor metalworkers with previous casting experience, Community Casting is an opportunity to prepare molds independently and cast your work in VisArts metals studio on designated casting days. Monthly casting days are facilitated by a VisArts instructor.
read moreLearn to weave and make a cute little basket—perfect for gifts, your work desk, kitchen catch-all, and more!
read moreLearn the basics of embroidery, and complete a small project to take home with you at the end of class. We will learn how to set up a hoop, plan a design, and stitch it onto a piece of fabric.
read moreLearn 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 moreCome 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 morePerfect for the holiday season! Learn to use Speedy-Carve blocks (soft linoleum) to create relief prints depicting a wintery scene. We will cover tips for drawing, transferring the design to the block, carving, inking, and hand printing an edition of prints. You may swap prints with your classmates and leave the weekend with an instant […]
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 moreExplore making simple small ornaments with flameworked glass. The focus will be on cute simple designs perfect for a variety of skill levels, but this class will be best for those with some lampworking skills already.
read moreThis class combines Furoshiki, the Japanese art of gift wrapping and textile design. Paint, print, dye, and stamp custom reusable gift wrap. Just in time for the holiday season, learn how to wrap your gifts using your hand-printed fabric and ditch the single-use wrapping paper for good.
read moreIf you've been wanting to get into tarot, this is the perfect time. In this class, you'll learn all about tarot cards and design your own in pen, ink, and watercolor pencils.
read moreLearn to make a fun little book full of drawings, stories, and puzzles for friends and loved ones. In this two-day class, we'll each dream up a theme for our zine, then explore that theme through text and images. We'll learn how to assemble our pages to make either a one-of-a-kind object or something that […]
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