Join us for a day with Craft + Design's featured artist, Yeonsoo Kim as he demonstrates his use of traditional methods of making with contemporary surface. Kim utilizes the Onggi technique, a method unique in the world for slab, coil building large pots and forms. Traditionally born out of necessity in Korea, Onggi pots were […]
read moreJoin us for a day with Craft + Design's featured artist, Yeonsoo Kim as he demonstrates his use of traditional methods of making with contemporary surface. Kim utilizes the Onggi technique, a method unique in the world for slab, coil building large pots and forms. Traditionally born out of necessity in Korea, Onggi pots were […]
read moreLearn how to fuel creativity and form a habit of sketchbooking. We'll do collaborative sketchbook activities and overcome the fear of getting started. We'll explore lots of drawing, collage and comics exercises. Making art is fun, and it's for everyone! This class is heavily inspired by such luminaries as Lynda Barry and James Gurney.
read moreDive into the world of stiff slab building! In this class, you will discover techniques to help keep your slab on the straight and narrow and defeat the evil warping monster. We will work on basic slab rolling and layout skills, learn to make bevel/miter corners, butt joints, recessed sides, flush and even soft pillow […]
read moreLearn how to transform metals into beautiful works of wearable art. We’ll cover techniques such as sawing, drilling, texturing, working with wire, filing, sanding and polishing. We’ll also cover riveting, soldering with a torch. You’ll use these skills to make one finished piece of jewelry.
read moreTransform rough-cut lumber into a modern stool. You’ll learn to use a table saw, planer, router and a variety of hand tools.
read moreLearn how to transform metals into beautiful works of wearable art. We’ll cover techniques such as sawing, drilling, texturing, working with wire, filing, sanding and polishing. We’ll also cover riveting, soldering with a torch. You’ll use these skills to make one finished piece of jewelry.
read moreObsessed with patterns in glass? This class is for you! Using Bullseye glass, we'll unlock endless possibilities as we fuse layers of glass in the kiln. After cutting and shaping your glass patterns, we'll fuse again to create complex patterned forms. Through carving and polishing, we'll transform these fused glass parts into beautifully detailed forms. […]
read moreLearn about stiff slab construction, discover techniques to help keep your slabs from warping. We will work on basic slab and layout, learn to make bevel/miter corners, complex angle forms, surface decoration, and the use of textures. The class will explore truncated tall vase forms and square and rectangular planters forms. Intermediate clay skills or […]
read moreStudents will learn the fundamentals of building a stained glass panel or 3D object from start to finish. Lessons will encompass pattern design, glass scoring/breaking, grinding, foiling, soldering, framing, and applying various patinas. Each student will have made at least one piece they can bring home and immediately display at the end of the class.
read moreLearn basic sewing techniques and create a project of your choice with instructor guidance. Weekly demonstrations will include sewing machine basics, fabric basics, simple seams, simple hems, zipper application, how to take body measurements, and how to follow a sewing pattern. The first classes will be demonstration-based and the final classes will focus on the […]
read moreLearn the basics of using a torch and mandrel to wind hot glass into beautiful beads that are perfect for jewelry.
read moreLearn to create small, sculptural hand-built objects with a focus on form, process and sustainability. We will work with paperclay and wild clay. Explore and investigate basic coil, pinch and slab making techniques with these two different clay bodies. Learn where clay comes from, and how to use it sustainably and economically.
read moreAdobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign are the three most popular programs within the Adobe Creative Suite. When used together, they give you the power to create and manage visual content with amazing results. Learn to create documents for print or digital platforms using Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. We will edit images in Photoshop, design graphic […]
read moreStudy the history of calligraphy and the beauty of Copperplate. We will start in late 1500s Europe, travel to the Americas, and end in the very room we will learn in. Taking an approach from foundational basics, we will build on to them at a methodical pace, always leaving time for questions to be answered. […]
read moreLearn 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 moreLearn video basics and how to organize a shoot while gaining practical experience in bringing a concept to life. This class will introduce you to the fundamentals of video production with a focus on creating music videos. You will learn the essentials of camera settings and video basics, and explore how to plan and organize […]
read moreExplore the fundamental elements of poetry, through the reading and writing of poems. We'll read and discuss poems written by other people, then write poems of our own, with special attention to elements of line, image, and syntax. Students will learn how close readings of other poems may inspire their own work, and how they […]
read moreLearn colored pencil drawing techniques and explore the use of underpainting and solvents.
read moreUsing photos, ephemera, souvenirs, or any significant objects, this class will explore how you can connect threads in your life through art rather than a written narrative. Come ready to reflect on aspects of your life and choose a topic—family, travels, work, challenges, etc.—and a medium—drawing, collage, or map. Your finished work can be shared […]
read moreIn this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to design, sketch, and create a functional, small-sized leather bag from start to finish. You’ll gain essential leatherworking skills including drafting a custom sewing pattern, selecting the right type of leather, using leather tools with confidence, hand-braiding leather pieces together, and assembling the bag with an adjustable […]
read moreLearn how to design and throw matching sets of mugs! We'll cover techniques specific to mug making, including throwing sets, trimming, making and attaching handles, surface design, and glazing. We'll discuss mug aesthetics and functionality.
read moreGet introduced to the basics of woodworking as it pertains to picture framing. You'll learn woodworking techniques like measuring and calculating dimensions, cutting and joining molding, reinforcing a miter joint with splines, and basic woodshop safety. We'll also cover the framing process including matting art or floating with spacers, putting together the frame, and installing […]
read moreLearn to take black and white photographs using 35mm film, process the film, and print photographs in a darkroom. Enjoy lots of technical guidance and aesthetic feedback, whether you’re just getting started or expanding your portfolio and skill set.
read moreWork on functional or sculptural forms using slabs and hand-bulding techniques with guidance and demonstrations from the instructor. Demonstrations could include: making textural tools to personalize work, how to use the spray booth and how to use the sand blaster. Students will have ample time to practice their craft with the benefit of having a […]
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