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Introduction to Screenprinting (A)

October 30, 2025

Explore 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.

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Introduction to the Wheel: Crash Course (B) – New!

October 30, 2025

This class will cover all the basics of forming pottery on the wheel. We will go over terminology, throwing techniques, glazing, and firing. This class is a great starter if you have limited time or just want to learn about clay and wheel throwing.

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Introduction to Stained Glass (C)

October 30, 2025

Students 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. […]

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Stained Glass for the Absolute Beginner

October 30, 2025

Students will learn the fundamentals of building a stained glass panel from start to finish. This class is for students who are completely new to stained glass. 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 […]

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Introduction to Loom Weaving

October 30, 2025

Learn to weave on a floor loom. You’ll enjoy warping demonstrations and plenty of practice time, along with tips for achieving smooth selvages and an even beat. Plan to design and complete at least one plain weave project—a rag rug, a scarf or a table runner. Returning students will take on more complex projects.

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Drawing from the Masters

October 30, 2025

Learn specific principles of design and composition to help you develop your own studio practice and creative voice! This class will provide you with specific concepts, strategies, and exercises to learn how to study and draw from master works of art from the Renaissance to present. This class is open to all levels of experience […]

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3D Printing + Design for Ceramics

October 30, 2025

Learn to design and print your own custom clay tools with a 3D printer! You can explore creating a custom rib to shape your pottery on the wheel, a signature stamp for your pieces, trimming chucks, or other tools specific to your needs. We will use two programs: Tinkercad to design these tools and Cura […]

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Introduction to Woodworking: Make a Spice Rack or Shelf

October 30, 2025

Make a shelf to display your collection of precious spices (or something similar depending on your design). Introduction to both manual and computer drafting, basic joinery and assembly knowledge, decorative chiseling/wood carving, and staining practices.

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The Basics of Oil Painting

October 30, 2025

Gain a solid and hands-on foundation in oil painting, Drawing from my extensive experience studying the medium across various sources, students will have the knowledge and confidence to pursue independent painting endeavors if they so choose. Individual progress will vary based on each student's interests and goals.

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Introduction to Clay (B)

October 30, 2025

Explore the basics of clay. We’ll cover the proper use of studio tools, equipment and materials. You’ll learn about slab construction, coil building and combined techniques. We’ll also demonstrate wheel throwing and discuss how various clays and glazes respond to each other.

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Intermediate Stone Setting

October 30, 2025

Students learn to fabricate a basket setting, flush setting irregular shaped stones and hammer setting for thick wall bezels. Students who would like to take this class should have some comfort with soldering and fabricating and is ideal for deepening a student's skillset with stone setting beyond the basics.

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Self Care for Potters – New!

October 30, 2025

This workshop is designed to help potters develop body awareness and sustainable practices to potentially reduce and prevent pain and strain. Over the course of three weeks, participants will explore proprioception, joint alignment, and ergonomic strategies tailored to their individual pottery-making activities. By integrating these habits, potters may improve their comfort and longevity in their […]

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Learn to Knit (A)

October 30, 2025

Learn the ancient craft of knitting! You will learn to cast on, knit, purl and cast off to make a beginners project. We'll also cover pattern reading, abbreviations, yarn and needle selection.

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Writing is Magic: A Creative Exploration

October 30, 2025

Whether 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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Introduction to Digital Photography + Editing (B)

October 30, 2025

Learn 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.

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Papier-Mâché Sculpture

October 30, 2025

Create a lightweight sculpture using a papier-mâché clay method. We will learn the art of armature building and how to mix papier mâché clay. You will develop rich sculpting skills by working through the different stages of your own design.

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Sundials for Round-Earthers (Limited Offering) – New!

October 30, 2025

Throw away your watches! Over the course of this class, we design, prototype, field test, and fabricate a sundial for your yard, wall, or rooftop. We will learn about historical approaches to time-keeping, and learn how to calculate an accurate dial based on our position on the globe. We will cross craft disciplines in our […]

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Introduction to the Wheel (D)

October 30, 2025

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.

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Creating a Landscape With Soft Pastel (B)

October 30, 2025

Learn 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 […]

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Writing the Memoir

October 30, 2025

Thomas Larson writes that “memoir is most successful when it is not the ‘story of a life,’ but a focused part of that life—a dozen summers spent working on a grandfather’s farm, a long relationship with a dying relative, the first year of law school.” You’ll work with writing prompts and timed writing exercises, and […]

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Digital Illustration For Beginners (Limited Offering) – New!

October 30, 2025

Learn how to take an idea from conception to finished illustration! Beginning with a general prompt, you will brainstorm image ideas using various exercises and learn how to best realize those ideas through digital painting. This class will use Procreate, an affordable drawing and painting software made for the iPad. Leaving class, you will have […]

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Drawing for the Absolute Beginner

October 30, 2025

Would 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 […]

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Introduction to Linocut

October 30, 2025

Learn about the linocut printmaking process. Using sharp tools can be intimidating so we’ll practice carving and cutting methods together. Students will then learn a couple of different methods of transferring their designs to linoleum blocks. After carving we’ll make prints by hand and by press on paper and fabric surfaces.

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Painting for the Absolute Beginner

October 30, 2025

Would you like to begin to paint? In this class we start at the beginning and go from there, Painting can be a wonderful way to decompress and transition to a different headspace. Learn the fundamentals in class, while also learning more about ourselves and the imagery we like.

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Intermediate Sewing (B)

October 30, 2025

Build confidence and advance your sewing techniques with a mix of instruction and hands-on practice. Week one will go over sewing 2 types of zippers, and the remaining classes are structured studio sessions where students receive guided support to explore more advanced techniques and sewing projects, depending on their goals. Students should come to the […]

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