This class is designed for students who have completed Procreate for Beginners or have prior experience using the app. We’ll build on foundational skills and explore more advanced tools and techniques, including ways to customize brushes, use layers more effectively, and create richer textures and effects in your work. Through guided projects, you’ll practice applying […]
read moreDuring this four-week class, you’ll learn to use a light box to aid in our drawings of different Richmond landmarks, first beginning with the iconic train tressels. The first project will be guided, and then you will have the opportunity to select your own favorite Richmond architectural landmark to watercolor. These watercolors make great artwork […]
read moreLearn basic hand building techniques such as coil, slab, slumping, pinching. Play with new ideas for using underglazes and image transfer methods. Each class will include a demonstration but students are encouraged to explore their own ideas!
read moreCreate something beautiful and useful! Learn to weave several baskets using reed, seagrass, and natural materials.
read moreWelcome to the addictive world of kiln forming! Whether you’re just starting out or looking to hone your skills, this course has got you covered from A to Z. Kiln forming is all about shaping glass through precise temperature control, and we’ll be exploring everything from the basics to advanced techniques exploring color, pattern, and […]
read moreTake your letterpress skills to the next level with multiple-color prints. We'll use the Platen and Challenge presses and explore other advanced typesetting methods. You’ll receive lots of guidance as you work on your own individual projects.
read moreUnleash your inner comic book artist in our "Drawing Comics in Procreate" class. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, learn character design, storytelling, inking, coloring, and more on your iPad with Procreate. Embark on an exciting journey into the world of comic creation.
read moreExplore short story fiction writing by studying narrative craft elements like story, plot, character, scene, structure, archetypal patterns and dialogue. We’ll examine professionally published pieces and your own work. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to begin a story based on a word or an idea. You’ll also understand how to evaluate […]
read moreLearn the basics of using a torch and mandrel to wind hot glass into beautiful beads that are perfect for jewelry.
read moreIn this class, you'll create a set of cards containing words and imagery that can assist you when you need help problem solving or a sweet little push of intuition. Sketch, write, and explore a tiny bit of the history of oracles to discover what resonates with you. Then, you'll get down to the fun […]
read moreExplore the relationship between words and pictures in a collaborative setting. We’ll use a wide range of visual images (including, but not limited to: photographs, paintings, postcards, and comics) to prompt new creative writing, in the style and genre of your choosing.
read moreFor students with previous experience in the darkroom, this is an opportunity to explore more in-depth darkroom printing processes and gain new tools for experimentations and creativity. Students will cover a variety of skills, from how to fine-tune contrast in printing, mastering multiple exposure techniques, solarization, and more. Option to learn print toning, spotting, and […]
read moreTake your photographs to the next level! You know how to use your digital camera, but have creative ennui. In this class, students are encouraged to discover their personal style with weekly assignments. We will discuss portraiture, night photography, still life and documenting daily trivia (at home). Students have the opportunity to share and discuss […]
read moreConducting figure studies can improve your representation of the human body, as well as the way it interacts with light. We’ll use various media, including graphite, charcoal, sanguine and conte chalk, as we work through a series of quick-gesture and long-pose drawings. Enjoy demonstrations and discussions about anatomy and drawing techniques.
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 moreJump start your watercolor painting with this inspirational class! Students will be led through a series of watercolor painting techniques including dry wash, wet wash, wet-on-wet washes, gradients, color blending, and brushwork. Demonstrations will include glazing and layering techniques. Students will use special materials and tools for creating texture in paintings. Color theory and mixing […]
read moreTurn small found or crafted objects into concrete using both 1-part and 2-part rubber mold making techniques. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to build mold boxes, mix and pour rubber, and cast with high-performance concrete. Create 1-part molds for flat-backed objects like trays, tiles, or coasters, and 2-part molds for more intricate objects with […]
read moreAdobe Photoshop is one of the leading editing programs for photographers. In this course, we will dive into both editing basics in Camera Raw and applying tools. In this four-week class, students will learn how to import images, navigate folders and collections, filter and rate photos, fix exposure and color casts, export images for various […]
read moreBreak the rules of traditional printmaking in this hands-on experimental letterpress class. Explore unconventional materials—like leaves, flowers, fabric, string, and clay—alongside classic wood and metal type. You’ll learn advanced typesetting, proofing, inking techniques (including split-fountain color), and how to transform textures, shapes, and typography into one-of-a-kind posters, prints, and cards.
read moreJoin this class to continue wheel and hand building with plenty of feedback and guidance from the instructor as you explore independent projects. This class is best for intermediate and advanced students who are interested in furthering their ideas and have a solid foundation of the basics of ceramics .
read moreLearn to work with metal clay, a malleable, metal-bearing material that is perfectly suited for creating jewelry. Use your hands to shape it and a variety of tools to add detail and texture. You’ll fire the metal clay to transform it into a silver object. Add a new skill to your repertoire each week and […]
read moreIn this generative workshop, students of multiple creative writing genres will explore nonlinear storytelling and learn how and when to effectively use this more experimental narrative style. Students will read and discuss short texts and media in class to explore storytelling using a nonlinear framework, including short films, poems, essays, and short fiction. These will […]
read moreLearn the basics of glass cutting, foiling, soldering and framing in order to embellish your home with stained glass panels, decorative mirrors or handmade lampshades. By the end of the class, beginners will have learned the fundamentals and completed a panel. Returning students will be able to explore more advanced techniques.
read moreMake a sturdy slab and construct with coils to make a hanging wall sculpture! In this class, you'll learn how to draft, design, and think about sculpture in an unconventional way. We will learn how to build with various hanging mechanisms, and you'll leave the class with a really cool object to hang in your […]
read moreLearn how to prepare wax forms for casting. We’ll go over techniques like squaring the wax block, marking out a pattern, carving, smoothing, and truing up the wax, and will cover tips for marking and carving a geometrically perfect wax model. You’ll also learn how to use a wax gun and a wax pen. This […]
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