Learn how to draw your pet using charcoal. (This class would make a great gift for the animal lover in your life, too!) Using the subtractive method, students will learn how to draw textures and understand value while drawing their beloved animals. All kinds of pet portraits are encouraged—not just furry!
read moreHave 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 moreCreate candle-holding pinch pots to brighten up your winter evenings! You’ll create hand-turned vessels using the ancient pinching method, carving marvelous designs into your vessels to allow the light to spill out. Create and take home up to three ceramic votive holders to spread happiness and warmth throughout your home all winter long.
read moreWork together with a parent or child to make a set of wooden swords and shields. We'll start by designing our own sword, then use basic woodworking tools and some power tools to explore basic properties of wood and how to carve it. Children can use small hand tools and adults can use larger power […]
read moreLearn to draw a variety of subjects with charcoal. In this class, you will use direct observation (from real life) and photo references (found or taken by you) to create expressive and representational artworks. This course covers a variety of shading and drawing techniques, tips for improving compositions, and ways to take and find good […]
read moreCome try your hand at making whimsical wire ornaments! In this class, you'll learn to shape and texture metal using hammers and pliers then add beads to our design and fasten all the pieces together to create a unique ornament.
read moreCreate unique leather bracelets with pierced designs and snap closures. Measure and cut to fit your wrist and decorate with shapes cut out of the leather. Finish your cuffs with snaps.
read moreLearn the basics of leatherworking to create hand-braided leather wristbands, necklaces, or jewelry sets.
read moreLearn how to decorate clay wall planters with botanical stamps and stencils! Using Virginia flora, you’ll learn how to apply botanical stamps and stencils to create organic patterns and textures in your clay creations.
read moreCreate clay pour over cones and mugs to take your at-home barista game to the next level! In this class, you’ll decorate your clay creations by carving into wax and using an underglaze inlay technique.
read moreEnjoy this all-ages painting class with your bio or chosen family! In this class, buddies will decide what animals they want to paint and dress them up in an outfit for the season. Students will learn how to paint patterns and backgrounds with an undeniable element of cuteness.
read moreTry new surface design techniques with underglaze including decals, stencils, screens, and more! In this class, you'll make ornaments and pick them up within a few weeks. Recommendations for top coats/gloss finish will be provided.
read moreThis course is for beginners who are eager and interested to explore the basics of jewelry-making. You'll learn sawing, drilling, soldering, sanding, polishing, texture making, and surface treatment. This course lays the foundation for the use of metals such as copper, brass, and silver. You'll even create one finished small piece of jewelry to take […]
read moreIf you've been wanting to get into tarot, this is the perfect time. In this class, you'll learn all about tarot cards and design your own in pen, ink, and watercolor pencils.
read moreLearn how to build a hanging altar or curio cabinet using air-dry clay. In this class, you'll roll slabs and create a structure uniquely designed to hold your small and precious keepsakes.
read moreLearn to make a scarf on a rigid heddle loom! Rigid heddle looms are user-friendly, portable, and perfect for beginners who want to learn how to weave. Students will learn to warp the loom with cotton thread, making it easier for beginners to hold tension on the loom, then move into weaving the weft with […]
read moreJoin us outside for 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 in the VisArts courtyard.
read moreCreate a one-of-a-kind handmade wreath to display for the holidays. Using a dried vine base, fabric, paper and plant material, students can experiment with design and composition to make a unique wreath arrangement to take home. Students are also encouraged to bring in small found objects from home to include in their wreath design.
read moreLearn to create polymer clay magnets. We’ll use pasta rollers, clay cutters, and hand tools to create fun magnets. Learn the basics of this accessible medium that you can do at home in the future!
read morePaint your own picture frame! In this class, you will spend time in the studio planning your designs, mixing colors, and painting a wooden frame. You'll have the chance to create an artwork to fit inside the frame, or simply bring it home to display your favorite photo.
read moreLearn the basics of embroidery, and complete a small project to take home with you at the end of class. We will learn how to set up a hoop, plan a design, and stitch it onto a piece of fabric.
read moreLearn new techniques to make glass flow into exciting designs. Because these methods require a hotter firing, it's difficult to find kiln space during the regular class sessions. This five-day intensive will allow us to commit our kiln firings to high-fire flows such as pot melts, screen melts and flow bars. You'll learn to create […]
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