ONSITE: Drawing with Pen + Ink
Learn various techniques for creating shape, value, and texture with felt tip pens and dip pens.
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ONSITE: Stained Glass for the Absolute Beginner
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 […]
read moreONSITE: Making Mexican Mezcal Copitas
With the rise in popularity of drinking agave-based spirits, attendees will learn the history of the vessel that we drink artisanal and craft Tequilas and Mezcals from: the copita. This workshop will focus on the history and traditions behind the creation of clay vessels from the Oaxaca/Puebla region of Mexico, famous for colorful talavera-style pottery. […]
read moreONSITE: Earrings Earrings Earrings!
Explore a wide array of fabrication processes to create earrings – from simple to decadent! Learn how to create earrings with the wearer in mind. Classes will span in content from how to create lightweight and wearable forms, to fabrication of show stopping creations.
read moreONSITE: Textural Weaving on Custom Shaped Looms
Create your own whimsical-shaped woven art! We will cover warping a metal frame loom into fun, playful shapes and basic weaving stitches to create texture and interest.
read moreONSITE: Cast Drawing
Cast drawing is a traditional method of teaching drawing that was popularized in the 19th Century. Students will draw from casts of sculptures and learn materials handling, methods to master proportions, and techniques for depicting form using line and shading. The main objective of the course is to teach students how to see in a […]
read moreONSITE: Combining Digital + Analog Collage
Create your own digital collages using both digital and analog elements. We'll explore ways to source materials for collages and how to combine elements in collage to fit a theme. You'll learn both how to manipulate 2D and paper elements and use an x-acto knife as well as learn basic photoshop skills to combine and […]
read moreONSITE: Tapestry Frame Weaving
Learn to weave tapestry on a portable frame loom. Students will learn 2 different warping techniques for a sampler and a finished piece. This class teaches traditional tapestry techniques with an emphasis on experimental weaving. We will explore color hatching, joins, basic shape construction, eccentric weft, rya knots, and more! You will construct your own […]
read moreONSITE: Woodworking for the Absolute Beginner
Basic Woodshop is intended to introduce students to woodworking concepts and tools. Core concepts of carpentry will be discussed, but this course is designed more as an easy introduction to carpentry as the students will choose a simple design of their own to build. We will also explore and gain inspiration from woodworking as art […]
read moreONSITE: Introduction to Letterpress (B)
Explore the letterpress printing process, which dates back to the 15th century and the time of Gutenberg. We’ll cover typesetting, inking, printing and paper selection as you become familiar with the terminology and VisArts’ presses. You’ll have time to create multiple pieces and trade work with classmates, which will help you build a small collection […]
read moreONSITE: Creating a Landscape with Soft Pastel (B)
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 moreONSITE: Digital Zine Creation with Procreate
Big or small, text-heavy or full of pictures, zines are the quickest way to publish your ideas! In this course, we’ll work through all the possible ways to design, format and distribute digital zines! We will work with iPads, Apple Pencils + Procreate.
read moreONSITE: Improvisational Quilting
Improv quilting is quilting with freedom in mind. Beginning a quilt with no real concept, quilters will spin the fabric into an ever-evolving fabric tapestry. We’ll dive into improv quilting blocks of our own while talking about the pioneers of this technique (Rosie Lee Tompkins, Quilters of Gee’s Bend, Etc.)
read moreONSITE: Knitting Lab: Guided Studio
Learn to knit, or learn more about knitting. Need help with a tricky pattern or project? Want to add to your skillset? Or start from the beginning! All levels welcome – materials provided, and/or bring your works in progress.
read moreONSITE: Watercolor for the Absolute Beginner
Learn the basics of watercolor painting while we make fall themed paintings, featuring pumpkins, apples, florals and leaves. Topics covered include brush stroke techniques, painting wet on wet and wet on dry, glazing, ink with watercolors, and flooding and blending. We will touch on adding calligraphy to your small paintings, which will be perfect for […]
read moreONSITE: Next Level Letterpress (this class is only offered a few times a year)
Take your letterpress skills to the next level with multiple-color prints. We'll use the Platen and Challenge presses and explore other advanced typesetting methods. You’ll receive lots of guidance as you work on your own individual projects.
read moreONSITE: Intermediate Poetry Workshop
This workshop is for students who have some experience writing poetry and are looking to dig deeper into their writing practice. In this poetry workshop, we'll read published poems (written by contemporary and historical poets), and we'll use this work to inspire our own creative writing work. We'll write poems, and we'll spend time discussing […]
read moreONSITE: Abstract Painting
Do you want to introduce abstraction to your paintings? Learn new ways to approach composition, color and process while finding new modes of painterly expression. We’ll work on new paintings in acrylic in a self-directed manner, leaving plenty of time for one-on-one discussion and in-class critiques.
read moreONSITE: Exploring Form + Proportion in Clay (this class is only offered a few times a year)
How do we define proportions in art? This course will explore form, proportion and relationships as they apply to ceramic art. Using image presentations and quick exercises students will obtain with a good understanding of what they like and dislike about various 3-dimentional works, and how to use this knowledge to make thier work better.
read moreONSITE: Art Quilt Studio
Do 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 moreONSITE: Stained Glass (A)
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 moreONSITE: Introduction to Hand Building + Surface Design Techniques
Learn basic hand building techniques such as coil, slab, slumping, pinching. Play with new ideas for using underglazes and image transfer methods. Each class will include a demonstration but students are encouraged to explore their own ideas!
read moreONSITE: Digital Collage with Procreate
In this class, you'll learn how to create stunning digital collages using Procreate, a powerful digital drawing and painting app for the iPad, Using a variety of techniques and tools, you'll explore the endless possibilities of digital collage, from layering and masking to texture and color manipulation. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a beginner, […]
read moreONSITE: Lost-Wax Metal Casting (B)
Using the lost-wax method, learn to cast work in bronze and silver. You will create jewelry models of your own design and learn about model preparation, investing, burn out and casting, with our vacuum-casting machine.
read moreONSITE: Introduction to Hand Building + Surface Design Techniques
Learn basic hand building techniques such as coil, slab, slumping, pinching. Play with new ideas for using underglazes and image transfer methods. Each class will include a demonstration but students are encouraged to explore their own ideas!
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