Learn how to print 3D object using a variety of methods including scanning objects from your phone, creating objects in Blender, or manipulating open-source files from Thingiverse. Each person will leave with one 3D printed object they created at the end of the course.
read moreLearn basic sewing techniques and create a project of your choice with instructor guidance. Weekly demonstrations will include sewing machine basics, fabric basics, simple seams, simple hems, zipper application, how to take body measurements, and how to follow a sewing pattern. The first classes will be demonstration-based and the final classes will focus on the […]
read more"Learn the art of punch needling! We'll learn how to use a frame, use the needle, thread their yarn, and how to make designs and patterns. The teacher will show students how to use the special needle tool for the best result. We will do a different project each class and get creative with our […]
read moreLearn how to safely use epoxy while taking a dimensional painting class! Together we will brainstorm 3D scenes and have them come to life with multiple layers and pours of epoxy. This class will work for both representaional and abstract painters. We will use both colored resin, as well as building up surface and painting […]
read moreStudents 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 moreLearn 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 moreWhether you are a novice or advanced, this class will immerse you in screen-printing methods and projects that are customized for your personal level of enjoyment and exploration. Each student will select a personal theme and work with the instructor to make use of appropriate inks, image-making techniques like drawing fluid and photo, and substrates […]
read moreThis class is for students who have previously taken a stained glass class at VisArts. Use this class to finish working on projects already started or begin a new project. This is a great opportunity to reinvigorate your creative practice with glass!
read moreThe class will explore the many ways one screen can be used in screen printing. We will create many different silkscreen prints by experimenting with color, repetition, placement, and various paper and surfaces such as wood, fabric, cardboard, etc. Students will decide if they want to focus on one main image or have multiple images […]
read moreExplore paper as a medium for creating art. We'll dissect and investigate paper both figuratively and literally. Classes will combine contemporary art history with conceptual thought and formal art practices. We'll investigate what paper is, how does it shape our lives and the history of the medium. Starting with 2D art, we will experiment with […]
read moreLearn to fuse and slump glass in the kiln. We'll create designs by cutting colored sheet glass, using glass stringers, rods and frits. By layering patterns and firing glass in kilns, students can create tiles, bowls, plates and panels. No previous experience needed.
read moreThis course will explore the basics of coloring clay. We will begin by learning about ceramic stains and oxides, which to use and how to use them. A variety of colored clay techniques starting with Nerikomi (hand-building) and Neriagi (hand-building and throwing) will be demonstrated We will also cover a thorough variety of additional colored […]
read moreTake your photographs to the next level! You know how to use your digital camera, but have creative ennui. In this class, students are encouraged to discover their personal style with weekly assignments. We will discuss portraiture, night photography, still life and documenting daily trivia (at home). Students have the opportunity to share and discuss […]
read moreThis class is a safe space for women, trans, and femme folks to learn introductory woodworking techniques. You'll learn to make a customizable cutting board using glue ups. Gain experience using the table saw, mitre saw, band saw, jointer and planer. We will respect marginalized identities, be patient with one another, use accessible language and […]
read moreWhy do folktales and fairy tales have such a remarkable staying power? Author and mythographer Marina Warner suggests that it’s “because the meanings they generate are themselves magical shape-shifters, dancing to the needs of their audience.” In this class, we’ll read and discuss fairy tales, both traditional and revisionist. We will then reimagine them, as […]
read moreLearn how to crochet! We will learn basic stitches through projects that the students can take home with them. Starting with the most basic single crochet, all the way to fancier stitches like the lemon peel stitch and linked double crochet. You'll learn how to stitch in a straight line, over a 3-D object, and […]
read moreLearn 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 moreLearn the basics of basketry with an emphasis on using the techniques to make 3D sculptural forms. We will cover the basics of weaving and dyeing with reed, coiling with raffia, and looping with waxed thread. We will use these skills as the starting point for thinking about baskets as sculptures. Plan to leave class […]
read moreMake knowledgeable color choices! Explore temperature, intensities, chromatic neutrals, color schemes, and limited palettes to help students construct harmonious color compositions based on personal expressive goals. Learn how masters from pre-Renaissance to modern times have worked with these same color challenges. Students will be expected to complete out of class assignments, and should have a […]
read moreIn this workshop, we’ll write about where we’re from, where we’ve been, and where we hope to go in the future. We’ll generate essays about one’s hometown or region, travel or exploration, and the changed geography of our lives during the pandemic. Part workshop, part craft discussion, part generative space. You will write four short […]
read moreThomas Larson writes that “memoir is most successful when it is not the ‘story of a life,’ but a focused part of that life—a dozen summers spent working on a grandfather’s farm, a long relationship with a dying relative, the first year of law school.” You’ll work with writing prompts and timed writing exercises, and […]
read moreLearn 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 moreExplore different techniques for throwing and handbuilding functional teapots. Learn how to make each component of a functional teapot, including how to make and attach teapot spouts that do not drip or spatter during pouring. All demonstrations will focus on design considerations.
read moreLearn 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 moreLearn 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.
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