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ONSITE: Beginner Hand-sewing + Embroidery

July 12, 2022

This course will teach you the basics of hand embroidery and hand sewing techniques. You will have time to experiment with different hand sewing and embroidery methods throughout the 6-week course. After establishing a foundation, you will have the opportunity to create one hand-pieced mini quilt and several embroidered patches and samples. Throughout the course, […]

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ONSITE: Art Quilt Studio

July 12, 2022

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.

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ONSITE: Introduction to Watercolor

July 12, 2022

Get introduced to watercolors or refresh your knowledge of the medium. We’ll explore our materials, then cover application methods like wet–on–wet, glazes, blocks, resists and lifts. We’ll also cover work area set–up, composition set–up, lost and found edges, transferring imagery and methods for controlling the paint. With an emphasis on value as a way to […]

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ONSITE: Drawing Fundamentals (C)

July 12, 2022

Learn the basic tenets of drawing and composition. We’ll cover line, shape, space and value. Hone your observation skills and use charcoal to translate what you see to paper.

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ONSITE: Introduction to Sewing (B)

July 12, 2022

Learn 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 […]

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ONSITE: Large-Scale Oil Painting

July 12, 2022

Many famous painters paint large, and so can you! In this class, we will start with lessons on underpainting and work on the technical skills required to finish a large-scale piece of work. Students will learn many practical skills related to paint application, drying times and color mixing! This course uses oil paint as our […]

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ONSITE: Introduction to Stained Glass (B)

July 12, 2022

Students will learn the fundamentals of building a stained glass panel or 3D object from start to finish. The 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 and immediately display at the end of the […]

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ONSITE: Introduction to Metal Jewelry (A)

July 12, 2022

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.

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ONSITE: Introduction to Journaling for Artists, Writers + Photographers

July 12, 2022

This workshop is designed for anyone interested in the history and practice of visual journaling. Participants will be introduced to exercises that explore sequential text, automatic drawing and collage as aspects of the journaling process. We will begin the session with a short presentation on visual diarists, their techniques, and their significance.

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ONSITE: Intermediate Poetry Workshop

July 12, 2022

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 […]

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ONSITE: Create Your Own Visual Journal

July 12, 2022

Are you a journaler who needs more than words to get your ideas down on paper? Learn to create a gorgeous 128-page physical journal, then document your inspiration with painting, drawing, collages and more. If you’re just beginning to journal or have journaled for years, creative prompts will help you fill the pages of your […]

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ONSITE: Introduction to Interior Design

July 12, 2022

Explore key concepts of interior design: continuity, scale, proportion, balance, color and light. We’ll use slide presentations and class discussions to prepare you to investigate and analyze the interiors of your choice.

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ONSITE: Keum-boo: Korean Gilding

July 12, 2022

Keum-boo is an ancient Korean gilding technique that applies thin 24k gold to silver using heat and pressure. Learn the preparation, application and finishing steps in the keum-boo process for jewelry and add this technique to your repertoire of skills .

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ONSITE: Introduction to Oil Painting

July 12, 2022

Learn the fundamentals of oil painting through exercises including still life. We'll get acquainted with materials, learn how to use them, and get a brief introduction to color theory as it applies to oil paint.

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ONSITE: Learn to Sew with Guided Projects

July 12, 2022

This class teaches basic sewing skills that a student can build on and use to make custom projects for themselves and their loved ones. They can use these skills to save money by making and repairing things themselves instead of paying someone else to do it. Students will learn how to use a sewing machine, […]

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ONSITE: Drawing Fundamentals (D)

July 12, 2022

Learn the basic tenets of drawing and composition. We’ll cover line, shape, space and value. Hone your observation skills and use charcoal to translate what you see to paper.

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ONLINE: Journaling for Artists, Writers + Photographers

July 12, 2022

This course is designed for anyone interested in the techniques and development of visual journaling. We'll review the contributions of visual diarists such as Dan Eldon and Frida Kahlo. Each session will begin with a short presentation on a visual diarist, technique or significant artist with follow up time for guidance, feedback and group discussion.

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ONSITE: Introduction to the Wheel (C)

July 12, 2022

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.

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ONSITE: Introduction to Acrylic Painting (A)

July 12, 2022

Get an introduction to acrylic painting including technical aspects, material handling, the pursuit of creative directions, and experimentation with expressive elements. The course is intended to help students develop control in painting from observation as well as invention.

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ONSITE: Handbuilt Ceramics

July 12, 2022

Work on functional or sculptural forms using slabs and hand-building techniques with guidance and demonstrations from the instructor. Demonstrations could include: making textural tools to personalize work, how to use the spray booth and how to use the sand blaster. Students will have ample time to practice their craft with the benefit of having a […]

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ONSITE: Guided Studio: Raku + Alternative Firings

July 12, 2022

Learn new techniques to improve your functional and non-functional ceramic forms. Try raku, cone 10 reduction glazes and soda firing. Learn new surface design processes using slips, underglazes, terra sigillata and the spray booth application of both underglazes and overglazes. This class is best for intermediate and advanced students with a solid foundation of the […]

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ONSITE: Watercolor Your Home

July 12, 2022

In this beginner class, you will learn basic drawing techniques that will enable you to draw your home or another building. We'll dive into our watercolor paints and bring your drawing to life. Learn multiple watercolor techniques as we paint together each week!

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ONSITE: Introduction to Natural Dyeing

July 12, 2022

Explore the possibilities of natural dyeing with this 6-week course. Learn how to scour fabric, make mordant baths, and dye with kitchen scraps, foraged goods, and powdered pigments. Everyone will leave with a book of dye swatches and dyed personal items!

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