Learn to Knit
Learn 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.
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Introduction to Woodworking
Transform rough-cut lumber into a small, functional box. You’ll learn to use a table saw, planer, router and a variety of hand tools.
read moreContinuing Screen Printing
Expand your printmaking skill set. Create screens for printing on paper, fabric, photographs and even wood. Begin a new project or work on something that’s already in process to create a new set of prints.
read moreIntroduction to 3-D Modeling
Create virtually anything you can imagine using a program called Rhino3D. Revolutionize your artwork by rapidly and cost-effectively prototyping new ideas, and learn how to use these skills for virtual reality, website building and more.
read moreExploring Surface Decoration
Explore surface decoration for functional pottery. Each week, we’ll cover new surface techniques such as slip transfer, screen printing, underglaze processes, decals, lusters and more. We’ll also discuss visual concepts to facilitate a greater understanding of design and make thoughtful decisions when finishing a piece.
read moreIntermediate Hand-Building
Learn new hand-building forms and construction methods, including slab-built forms and textured slabs. We’ll explore mold making and learn how to use personalized, slump molds to create a set of platters or dishes. We’ll also cover hollow wall construction, using tar paper supports and unique glazing techniques.
read moreIntroduction to Hand-Building
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 moreContinuing Freelance Writing
Continue developing your freelance writing skills: polishing your work, trying out niches both inside and outside of your comfort zone; participating in feedback with classmates. In particular, we will home in on subjects and types of writing that each student wishes to explore further, with the goal of matching the student’s unique talents with specific outlets. […]
read moreIntroduction to Freelance Writing
For the aspiring writer, freelance can be both rewarding and lucrative. Explore the world of freelancing, both analyzing and writing in a multiplicity of genres such as travel, pop culture, food, arts, profile pieces, humor, etc. We’ll study top-notch examples from well-regarded writers and complete weekly written assignments. Each session will offer valuable insights about […]
read moreShort Story Fiction Writing
Explore short story fiction writing by studying narrative craft elements like story, plot, character, scene, structure, archetypal patterns and dialogue. We’ll examine professionally published pieces and your own work. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to begin a story based on a word or an idea. You’ll also understand how to evaluate […]
read moreDarkroom Photography
Learn to take photographs using 35mm film, process the film, and print photographs in a darkroom. Enjoy lots of technical guidance and aesthetic feedback, whether you’re just getting started or expanding your portfolio and skill set.
read moreRevising Your Poems
Need help workshopping your in-progress poems? We’ll explore the core of your poems, salvaging the best lines and images to create a stronger version of the original. Critiques, class exercises, readings and reflective writing exercises will help you develop an ear for voice and language.
read moreLost-Wax Metal Casting
Learn to cast metal using the lost-wax technique to cast work in silver. By creating jewelry models of your own design, you’ll learn about model preparation, investing, burning out and casting with centrifugal and vacuum-casting machines.
read moreLearn to Crochet
Learn 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 moreIntroduction to Loom Weaving
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.
read moreMixed–Media Ceramics
Take your hand-built or wheel-thrown ceramics practice to the next level by incorporating paper clay, metal, wood and found objects into your clay forms and pieces. Use your newly acquired skills to create table tops, large platters, sculptures and more.
read moreFrame Weaving
Learn 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 morePainting with Gouache
Get to know gouache, a medium that allows for the application of rich, opaque layers of color like oil paint, but behaves and dries like watercolor. You’ll learn techniques for controlling the color and flexibility of gouache, then walk away with a finished painting.
read moreIntermediate Metal Jewelry
Take your metal jewelry making to the next level. We’ll focus on design execution, complex stone setting as well as fabricating and soldering with sterling silver. You’ll also advance your polishing skills for finishing pieces.
read moreIntroduction to Metal Jewelry
Learn how to transform metals into beautiful works of wearable art. We’ll cover techniques such as sawing, drilling, texturing, working with wire, filing, sanding and polishing. We’ll also cover riveting, soldering with a torch and basic stone setting. You’ll use these skills to make one finished piece of jewelry.
read moreIntermediate Stained Glass
Step up your game and take your stained glass to the next level by adding new processes to your work. Try leading, sandblasting, layering, simple painting or silver staining. Incorporate found objects such as shells, antique plates or bottle bottoms to create unique art glass for your home.
read moreStained Glass
Learn 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 moreAdobe Photoshop, Illustrator + InDesign for Beginners
Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign are the three most popular programs within the Adobe Creative Suite. When used together, they allow you to create and manage visual content with amazing results. Create a booklet or brochure using all three programs. You’ll edit your photographs in Photoshop, design graphic elements in Illustrator, then lay out the final […]
read moreAdobe Photoshop, Illustrator + InDesign for Beginners
Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign are the three most popular programs within the Adobe Creative Suite. When used together, they allow you to create and manage visual content with amazing results. Create a booklet or brochure using all three programs. You’ll edit your photographs in Photoshop, design graphic elements in Illustrator, then lay out the final […]
read moreAdobe Photoshop, Illustrator + InDesign for Beginners
Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign are the three most popular programs within the Adobe Creative Suite. When used together, they allow you to create and manage visual content with amazing results. Create a booklet or brochure using all three programs. You’ll edit your photographs in Photoshop, design graphic elements in Illustrator, then lay out the final […]
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