Learn to throw clay on a potter’s wheel. We’ll cover the foundations of wheel work, including wedging and centering clay and forming cylinders, cups and bowls. Basic glazing information will help you finish your final forms.
read moreBrush up on the basics! We'll review wheel throwing techniques and skills. Create and complete work during class, with enough time to fire and glaze. This class is open to students who have previously taken wheel throwing classes. We will review and refresh our knowledge of wedging, centering, throwing, trimming and glazing. We will take […]
read moreCombine glass and wood to create a free-standing art piece. In this class, you'll explore the sculptural properties of wood while learning some basic woodworking skills, then learn how to incorporate glass into your sculpture. You'll select and prepare free-form wood pieces with your own designs using various tools and methods to accommodate the glass […]
read moreExplore screenprinting, a process that allows artists to create hand-printed multiples of the same image. Translate your graphic design, photography, or drawings into vibrant, layered compositions. Learn a variety of ways to create screens that can be used to print onto fabric, paper or wood.
read moreLearn methods of using soft pastels for landscape subjects from conception to completion. We'll cover application methods, color mixing techniques, and blending processes for drawing the landscape. Various methods and techniques will be discussed based on the papers and materials chosen by each student. We'll go over principles of composition based on format variation including […]
read moreLearn to fuse and slump glass in the kiln. We'll create designs by cutting colored sheet glass, using glass stringers, rods and frits. By layering patterns and firing glass in kilns, students can create tiles, bowls, plates and panels. No previous experience needed.
read moreBefore the invention of film and enlargers, photographers would make images and prints with sunlight. In this workshop, students will learn two alternative-process photographic techniques that allow you to produce photographic prints outside of the darkroom– lumen printing, anthotypes and cyanotypes. Each image made is one of a kind, handmade and vividly colored. Students will […]
read moreIn this course, you will discover the process of planning and creating mixed media artworks incorporating ceramics and beading. Over the course of eight weeks, we will start by brainstorming project concepts, followed by crafting the ceramic components in the first four weeks. Subsequently, over the next four weeks, we will delve into various beading […]
read moreExpand your skills by learning additional throwing techniques and working on complex projects. We'll explore larger-scale pieces, throw platters, make sets, and add hand-built elements to our pieces. This class caters to individual interests, so we'll address specific techniques for your projects. Discussion on reduction firing in the gas kiln and glaze firing to cone […]
read moreUsing the lost-wax method, learn to cast work in bronze and silver. You will create jewelry models of your own design and learn about model preparation, investing, burn out and casting, with our vacuum-casting machine.
read moreLearn the basic tenets of drawing and composition. We’ll cover line, shape, space and value. Hone your observation skills and use charcoal to translate what you see to paper.
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 moreThis class is an introduction to basic Chinese ink and watercolor painting, including brush line drawing and ink wash techniques. Students will make small studies of a variety of subjects and a final painting from their own design.
read moreWould you like to begin to draw? Learn the basics of drawing and composition including line, shape, space, and value. We will start at the beginning, welcoming first-time artists or those returning to drawing after a long time. Drawing can be a wonderful way to decompress and transition to a different headspace. In addition to […]
read moreStudents will work on fused and slumped glass projects to create functional and narrative pieces. We will be creating with glass sheet, frits, powders, stringers and rod.
read moreLearn how to illustrate a cat in your own style using the basic steps for planning an illustration. The course covers sketching and research techniques, using photo reference, shape language, choosing colors, and finding inspiration. The goal is to have fun along the way, and you'll leave with your very own illustration. It is not […]
read moreLearn to throw clay on a potter’s wheel. We’ll cover the foundations of wheel work, including wedging and centering clay and forming cylinders, cups and bowls. Basic glazing information will help you finish your final forms.
read moreIn this course you will be able to learn the basic of the whole filmmaking production: script writing, storyboarding, pre-production, camera work, lighting, sound recording and post production. You will be divided into groups to finish a small film project based on a theme, and will receive feedback along the way. This course also includes […]
read moreStudents learn to create repeating patterns and print them onto fabric. You'll explore pattern design techniques and get hands-on experience with screen printing large repeating patterns onto fabric. By the end, you'll have a yard of fabric completely designed by you for you next project!
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 moreThis workshop is for students who have some experience writing poetry and are looking to dig deeper into their writing practice. In this poetry workshop, we'll read published poems (written by contemporary and historical poets), and we'll use this work to inspire our own creative writing work. We'll write poems, and we'll spend time discussing […]
read moreExplore the artistry and mechanics of comics by reading and discussing contemporary works and completing guided exercises to create our own pieces. Learn how text and image collaborate to tell a story that is greater than the sum of its parts. We will work on fast and fearless in-class exercises to stretch our minds and eventually […]
read moreCreate something beautiful and useful! Learn to weave several baskets using reed, seagrass, and natural materials.
read moreThis class is designed for those interested in expanding their skills, techniques, and concepts in clay. Weekly demonstrations will be individualized to cater to each student's skill level and interest.
read moreWhether you're currently working on a literary project or trying to get inspiration, this generative workshop will serve as a gentle and fun way to push yourself creatively. Through prompts, mini-lectures, readings, supportive discussion, group members will work towards realizing their prose visions.
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