This class will use the skills that have been gained in Glass Bead Making or Marble Making to create a few glass creatures and sculptures with hooks or bails to hang on your holiday tree. This class is intended for students who have had at least one basics class first.
read moreThis class will use the skills that have been gained in Glass Bead Making or Marble Making to create a few glass creatures and sculptures with hooks or bails to hang on your holiday tree. This class is intended for students who have had at least one basics class first.
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 moreLearn to fuse and slump glass in the kiln. We’ll cover how to create designs by cutting colored sheet glass and layering patterns using frits, powders, stringers and liquid line. We’ll also employ a variety of other glass–working techniques. Use your newfound knowledge to make plates, bowls, tiles and bas–relief. Beginners will work on specific […]
read moreLearn to fuse and slump glass in the kiln. We’ll cover how to create designs by cutting colored sheet glass and layering patterns using frits, powders, stringers and liquid line. We’ll also employ a variety of other glass–working techniques. Use your newfound knowledge to make plates, bowls, tiles and bas–relief. Beginners will work on specific […]
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 moreLearn to fuse and slump glass in the kiln. We’ll cover how to create designs by cutting colored sheet glass and layering patterns using frits, powders, stringers and liquid line. We’ll also employ a variety of other glass–working techniques. Use your newfound knowledge to make plates, bowls, tiles and bas–relief. Beginners will work on specific […]
read moreExplore 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 moreWork 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 moreLearn the basics of using a torch and mandrel to wind hot glass into beautiful beads that are perfect for jewelry.
read moreLearn 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 manipulate glass into 3-D forms. Working with borosilicate glass, we’ll cover a variety of flameworking techniques including shaping, bending and fusing glass rods. We’ll also cover tubing.
read moreLearn to manipulate glass into 3-D forms. Working with borosilicate glass, we’ll cover a variety of flameworking techniques including shaping, bending and fusing glass rods. We’ll also cover tubing.
read moreMove beyond the scarf and learn to knit cozy socks. We’ll cover skills like knitting in the round, using double–pointed needles, or the “magic loop” method. We’ll also talk about increasing, decreasing, picking up stitches and the fabulous Kitchener Stitch!
read moreIn this workshop you will learn how to make woven beaded images. We will begin by learning the basic Herringbone/Ndebele stitch. We will also explore an object’s meaning to develop positive/negative images through drawing and/or digital photo manipulation. We will then turn our positive/negative images into beading pattern maps to create your final woven beaded […]
read moreCombine your love of embroidery with found material collaging. We’ll begin by learning basic embroidery and embellishment techniques, then expand to incorporate new materials and techniques. Artists Kurt Schwitters and El Anatsui will serve as inspiration, along with fashion designers Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada.
read moreThis class takes you through shibori design techniques and fabric selection to sew your own take on a shibori dyed Haori, or kimono-style jacket. This class takes you through pattern making, fabric selection, dyeing and sewing to end with a unique one of a kind garment. A perfect class for new sewers since the construction […]
read moreLearn to prepare readily available plant materials as well as several “exotics” in order to dye your own yarn and cloth. We’ll place an emphasis on using natural ingredients and safe mordants. We’ll also discuss the amazing history of dyeing as we make 8 to 10 types of dye vats, including indigo. You’ll go home […]
read moreDo you want to learn to quilt or change your approach to quilting? We’ll cover contemporary quilt design and technique. You’ll learn about piecing, applique and machine quilting. You’ll leave with a finished wall or lap quilt.
read moreCreate a unique garment and learn ready–to–wear sewing techniques. We’ll review techniques for machine and hand sewing, measuring for personal fit, garment design, pattern use, fabric selection as well as manipulation, sewing tools and terminology. Learn how to read a pattern, use proper layout and cutting techniques, traditional and modern stitch methods (including using a […]
read moreLearn 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.
read moreLearn the ancient craft of knitting! Students 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.
read moreLearn to crochet using a few basic stitches and techniques. You’ll be guided through a series of projects like hats, scarves, bows and mug cozies. We’ll explore basic stitches and construction. Plan on completing at least one project.
read moreLearn to weave on a portable frame loom. We’ll introduce a range of warping techniques, with an emphasis on experimental weaving. We’ll also explore color striping, blending, basic shape construction, eccentric weft and rya knots. You’ll construct your own frame loom, which you can keep for future projects.
read moreLearn basic machine and hand-sewing techniques, then create a lined tote bag or small beginner project and a project of your choice with instructor guidance. You’ll learn how to take measurements, choose and follow a pattern, select and prep fabric, sew zippers, create buttonholes and make some simple adjustments to get a better fit.
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