Wheel Throwing for Everyone (B)
Have you always wanted to try wheel throwing? Come throw a pot using white stoneware, then fire and finish your pieces using food-safe glazes.
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Woodworking: Make Your Own Shelf for CDs or Cassettes
In this class, you will learn how to make a simple shelving unit. These shelves are designed to hang on the wall, and hold 80 tapes or CDs.
read moreHand Building: Make Your Own Clay Mug (A)
Have you ever wanted to drink out of a mug you made? Learn the techniques of coil building to make your own mug.
read moreSilver Metal Clay Jewelry: Earring Extravaganza (only offered once a year)
Expore creating earrings using metal clay and many possibilities for creating unusual shapes and forms. We'll create our earrings on Saturday and come back Sunday to polish and patina. You'll also learn how to create unique your own unique ear wires.
read moreWireworking: Silver Earrings
In this workshop, you'll learn how to use thin gauge wire to make jewelry. While the course will focus on earrings as a vehicle for developing wire skills, the techniques can be applied to a variety of jewelry forms. Youll start using copper and brass wire, then proceed to using silver wire for your final […]
read moreCreating a Landscape with Soft Pastel (A)
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 […]
read moreFlameworking Glass Flora
Explore the world of flameworking and sculpting with glass. You’ll learn basic sculpting and forming techniques for borosilicate glass on the torch and gain an understanding of welds and connections by constructing flowers and other organic forms.
read moreMake a Copper Cuff Bracelet
Transform copper into a stunning bracelet using foldforming in this workshop. Create a cuff with elegant folds that add flair to any outfit while learning techniques like annealing, sawing, hammering, and texturing. Finishing methods and patinas will also be covered. Work at your own pace and explore design options as you discover the joy of […]
read moreDrawing with iPads using Procreate (A)
There are a million ways to get your ideas from your brain and onto paper but how about from brain to screen? Procreate is an easy-to-use digital illustration program that gives you the freedom to dream up and create exactly what you want with no bounds! We’ll learn the different aspects of sketching and rendering […]
read moreTake + Bake Polymer Clay Workshop
Learn how to sculpt, add texture, and mix colors with polymer clay in this one-day workshop. Students will learn the basics of polymer clay in a process that can be easily replicated in the home studio. Class time will be used to make our creations and students will bake at home.
read moreRigid Heddle Loom Weaving (C)
Learn how to weave on a rigid heddle loom! We'll warp a rigid heddle loom using the direct warping method. This method is unique to rigid heddles and quick to set up so you can start weaving in no time. You can expect demonstrations on maintaining straight selvages, dealing with weft tails, changing colors, and […]
read moreZine Making with Paper Paraphernalia
Do you have a story to tell? A creative idea that needs to get out? Zine making is an accessible way to self-publish. In this course, we’ll be using paper collaging and hand drawn design to create unique printable zines. You’ll leave with the skills to design and print your own zines from home… all […]
read moreSew a Carry-All Bag
Using Julia's signature "carry-all" pattern, make a unique bag that combines function and style in a contemporary carpetbag design. Julia based her pattern on a WWI red cross knitting bag in the Valentine Museum collection and uses it every day for everything from beach visits to market runs and days in the office.
read moreRaku Firing Workshop (F)
Head over to VisArts' courtyard and join us for some raku pottery firing—an exciting approach to pottery surface design! Participants will glaze their pieces, help load them into the kiln, grab a beer or snack across the street at Goatocado, then return to enjoy the campfire-like atmosphere with friends on our back patio.
read moreFlameworking Workshop: Leaf Pendants
Come learn about flameworking in a quick and fun afternoon class. Learn how to make glass leaf pendants using clear and colored borosilicate glass rods using the flame of a propane-oxygen torch. You'll be introduced to basic techniques as well as the tools and equipment needed to explore flame working.
read moreFlameworking: Pendant Party!
Work with borosilicate glass on an oxygen propane torch to create resilient, wearable pieces. This workshop will start with the absolute basics of flameworking then expand to color, patterning and other techniques for creating wearable pieces.
read moreTintype Photography
Use one of the earliest forms of photography to create tintypes, which are direct positives printed on an aluminum sheet using large format cameras. Learn the basics of this 19th century process, including how to pour and sensitize collodion, properly expose and develop plates, and apply a protective varnish. Plan to walk away with two […]
read moreWheel Throwing for Everyone (A)
Have you always wanted to try wheel throwing? Come throw a pot using white stoneware, then fire and finish your pieces using food-safe glazes.
read moreLearn to Use a Sewing Machine: Make a Zippered Pouch (B)
In this fast-paced beginners' course, students will learn the basics of machine sewing. First, students will learn how to set up their machines and practice using them. Once students feel comfortable with simple machine sewing, they will have the opportunity to sew a zippered pouch to apply their new skills. Along the way, students will […]
read moreEmbroidery Weaving (This class is only offered twice a year!)
Explore the possibilities of the embroidery stitch in order to create shaped weavings. We will learn three weaving stitch variations to create a sampler and take what we've learned to design and finish an embroidery weaving on canvas.
read moreHand Building: Clay Pet Bowls
Give your best friend the best gift- their own customized food or water bowl! Learn how to use molds and slabs in the clay studio to craft your pets’ unique bowl to their specific preferences. Decorate with slips and underglazes to match your aesthetic!
read moreIntroduction to Crochet: Making Granny Squares
This is a beginner-level course that will teach you the basics of crochet. You'll learn how to start a new project, several basic stitches, and create a basic granny square using these techniques. You will leave this course with at least one granny square and the knowledge to make more.
read moreFlameworking: Making Glass Marbles (A)
Learn the basics of marble making using a propane torch and glass rods. Enjoy generous demonstrations, discussions and time to practice as you explore various marble styles.
read moreLearn to Sew: Make a Bucket Hat
Are you bald, cool or just need a new hat? This beginner’s course dives into the process of sewing and fitting our own unique bucket hats! From the experienced sewist to the”I’ve never touched a machine in my life", we’ll all walk out with a little more knowledge about the world of headwear!
read moreWheel Throwing for Everyone (C)
Have you always wanted to try wheel throwing? Come throw a pot using white stoneware, then fire and finish your pieces using food-safe glazes.
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