Pens Up, Fears Down: Write Now! – New!
Unravel the tales traveling through your head. We’ll explore memory and character with writing exercises that inspire you to put your fears down and get the writing onto the page.
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Pinhole Photography
Make your own camera with a buddy and use it to create unique photographs in the darkroom. You’ll build your own camera and learn the basics of darkroom printing. We’ll also shoot negatives, contact print and experiment with direct positive paper.
read morePrinting with Chine-Collé- NEW!
Explore chine-collé, a process used by many printmakers that allows you to adhere delicate paper shapes or backgrounds to prints using an etching press. Chine-collé lets you create prints on delicate, colorful papers that you can then adhere to a stronger paper. This process also allows you to add color to all or part of […]
read moreSandblasted Snowflakes – New!
Welcome winter by creating sandblasted glass snowflakes that will sparkle in your window throughout the holiday season.
read moreSandblasted Snowflakes – New!
Welcome winter by creating sandblasted glass snowflakes that will sparkle in your window throughout the holiday season.
read moreSculptural Ceramic Teapots
Master the handle, spout and lid to make a clay teapot. You’ll use a variety of hand–building techniques and glaze applications to make sculpted pieces that push the limits of your imagination. We’ll spend time looking at historical and contemporary teapots for inspiration.
read moreRustic Casting
Experiment with alternative casting techniques that can be used in almost any environment. We’ll explore ways to cast silver objects using water, frozen vegetables and brooms. We’ll also explore charcoal casting techniques. You’ll work toward creating a finished charm or pendant that can be used in future jewelry pieces.
read moreSew Empowered: Mindfully Mend Your Own “To Do” Pile
All good things must come to a mend! Prepare to repair and bring your clothes back to life, while learning hand and machine sewing basics. You’ll learn how to sew closures like buttons, snaps and eye hooks as well as hand darning and reweaving small holes. Machine stitching will be used for patches, torn seams […]
read moreSetting Stones in Metal Clay
Set ‘fire-in-place’ gemstones in metal clay. You’ll master the techniques needed to set both faceted stones and flat bottomed cabochons three different ways. Take advantage of metal clay’s shrinkage to ‘mechanically’ capture the widest part of the gem, creating a perfectly seated stone. Use skills you already have to develop the design of the project. […]
read moreShibori Dyeing
Learn to dye fabric using the ancient Japanese tradition of shibori, otherwise known as tie–dye. You’ll use fiber reactive dyes to add color to white fabric and a discharge chemical to take color out of previously dyed fabric. Your finished fabric will be perfect for quilting, garment sewing and home decorating.
read moreSew Empowered: Mindfully Mend Your Own “To Do” Pile– NEW
All good things must come to a mend! Prepare to repair and bring your clothes back to life, while learning hand and machine sewing basics. You’ll learn how to sew closures like buttons, snaps and eye hooks as well as hand darning and reweaving small holes. Machine stitching will be used for patches, torn seams […]
read moreSew Your Own Cloth Napkins – New!
Create your own cloth napkins for everyday use or a special occasion. We’ll talk about size and fabric choices and then explore different edge and corner options. You’ll leave with at least one finished napkin and the skills to make an entire set.
read moreSketchbooks: Techniques, Philosophies & Lifestyle – NEW
Make a simple new sketchbook or bring your own, discuss the philosophy of sketchbooks and learn how to use it to fuel your creativity and form a habit of sketching! Is your sketchbook about getting better at drawing or documenting your everyday life? Is it one long comic, a work of fine art, a place […]
read moreStackable Bands
Create a sweet stack of rings from 14-karat yellow gold-filled wire and silver. You’ll learn to solder bands and become proficient at single seams. We’ll also cover fabricating, embellishing and forging simple bands in different gauges and types of metal.
read moreSpoon Carving Workshop
Explore spoon carving, a wonderful introduction to woodworking that combines both hand and machine work. You’ll learn to use hand tools such as chisels, gouges, rasps and files to hollow and shape. You’ll also use the bandsaw, drill press and sanders. Enjoy your next meal with one of the hand–carved spoons, bowls, cheese boards or […]
read moreSpoon Carving Workshop
Explore spoon carving, a wonderful introduction to woodworking that combines both hand and machine work. You’ll learn to use hand tools such as chisels, gouges, rasps and files to hollow and shape. You’ll also use the bandsaw, drill press and sanders. Enjoy your next meal with one of the hand–carved spoons, bowls, cheese boards or […]
read moreSpoon Carving Workshop
Explore spoon carving, a wonderful introduction to woodworking that combines both hand and machine work. You’ll learn to use hand tools such as chisels, gouges, rasps and files to hollow and shape. You’ll also use the bandsaw, drill press and sanders. Enjoy your next meal with one of the hand–carved spoons, bowls, cheese boards or […]
read moreSpoon Carving Workshop
Explore spoon carving, a wonderful introduction to woodworking that combines both hand and machine work. You’ll learn to use hand tools such as chisels, gouges, rasps and files to hollow and shape. You’ll also use the bandsaw, drill press and sanders. Enjoy your next meal with one of the hand-carved spoons, bowls, cheese boards or […]
read moreStackable Bands
Create a sweet stack of rings from 14-karat yellow gold-filled wire and silver. You’ll learn to solder bands and become proficient at single seams. We’ll also cover fabricating, embellishing and forging simple bands in different gauges and types of metal.
read moreSpoon Carving Workshop
Explore spoon carving, a wonderful introduction to woodworking that combines both hand and machine work. You’ll learn to use hand tools such as chisels, gouges, rasps and files to hollow and shape. You’ll also use the bandsaw, drill press and sanders. Enjoy your next meal with one of the hand-carved spoons, bowls, cheese boards or […]
read moreStackable Bands
Create a sweet stack of rings from 14–karat yellow gold–filled wire and silver. You’ll learn to solder bands and become proficient at single seams. We’ll also cover fabricating, embellishing and forging simple bands in different gauges and types of metal.
read moreSpinning Sampler
Get acquainted with spinning by exploring basic tools and processes. Use a spinning floor wheel and spin with several basic techniques. Finish by watching a quick demonstration of plying and finishing yarn. You’ll go home with two or more samples of spun fiber.
read moreSpinning Sampler
Learn to spin several types of fiber into thread and yarn in just two days! We’ll start by exploring basic tools, customs and processes while using “drop spindles.” You’ll also get a chance to use a spinning wheel and learn to ply yarn. You’ll go home with your own spun yarn fiber plus lots of […]
read moreStained Glass Ornaments – New!
Learn how to make simple glass ornaments in the shapes of stars, angels, presents and trees to decorate your home for the holidays.
read moreTextile Pigment Printing
Use low-tech printing techniques such as stencil, stamp and texture plates to print fabric with textile pigment. This approach is more immediate and simple than printing with dye paste and it can be done on different fiber contents. Your finished fabrics can be used in home furnishing and quilting projects.
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