Learn basic embroidery stitches and what they’re used for, then delve into some freeform creativity. Students will design their own pattern and may sew on clothing, totes, or cut fabric (the latter of which can then be attached to anything they want).
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 moreThis two-hour studio 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 […]
read moreTake 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 moreHave a story that needs work but you don’t know where to start? In this workshop, students learn different methods for revision, how to assess and incorporate feedback, and work through their own revision of a short story or novel excerpt. Nothing we write can stand on its own without some phase of revision. Students […]
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 moreAre you writing a novel or short story collection? Maybe you have a great idea for a nonfiction book? In this class, two published authors—one of fiction and one of non-fiction—will teach you the business of selling a book. We’ll cover how to assess and land an agent, how to ready your work for submission—whether […]
read moreThe Zentangle Method is a soothing technique of drawing simple patterns to create an overall work of art. Perfect for this challenging time, it can bring about enhanced focus and calm, producing a deeper sense of well-being. Excellent for all ages.
read moreCreate a pair of ceramic lamps using ceramic columns, wood bases and high-quality brass parts. We’ll explore form, surface and glazing to create ceramic columns that suit your personal style. You’ll even learn some wiring basics to make your lamps functional.
read moreLearn the technical skills of digital film editing as you explore creative possibilities through several short exercises. Students will be introduced to both conventional and alternative editing strategies and theory that can be applied towards narrative, non-fiction, and experimental cinema. All media will be provided for you, with the option of supplying your own. An […]
read moreWe’ll read and discuss poems written by other people, then write poems of our own, with special attention to elements of line, image and syntax. Students will learn how close readings of other poems may inspire their own work, and how they might read their own work with fresh eyes. Each meeting will include at […]
read moreExplore innovative and technical approaches to scientific illustration through pen and ink. Students will learn different types of line-making techniques and ink washes and will create their own scientific illustration with botanical and animal specimens.
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 moreExplore the basics of clay. We’ll cover the proper use of studio tools, equipment and materials. You’ll learn about slab construction, coil building and combined techniques. We’ll also demonstrate wheel throwing and discuss how various clays and glazes respond to each other.
read moreNew to clay? Learn to create functional pieces of pottery such as cups, bowls and platters using slab-building and coil-building processes. Learn to select and use the right tools, create a variety of forms and apply both glazes and slips. By the end of the class, you’ll have a good understanding of basic ceramic studio […]
read moreLearn to make functional forms such as bowls, mugs and lidded pieces. We’ll review the basics of wheel throwing and hand building—including pinch, coil, and slab construction methods—before building on what we know. We’ll also cover surface treatment and glaze techniques.
read moreLearn 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.
read moreIn this workshop you will learn both the flat and tube Ndebele beading stitch. We will begin by learning the basic flat Herringbone/Ndebele stitch. Then, we’ll learn the Ndebele tube stitch. Finally, we will apply what we learned to make a tube necklace.
read moreAnyone can learn how to draw using just a sketchbook and some simple tools.You will learn techniques and practices for drawing and writing from observation by looking at the objects and spaces around you. This class will be a compact introduction to drawing, writing, and seeing your world more deeply.
read moreSpinner rings allow several rings to be made into one with the outer band supporting one or more moving rings. In this class students will cover sizing, shaping, and soldering sheet metal and wire into a single ring. The rings will become one using a forming technique known as anticlastic. Basic solder, forging, and forming […]
read moreLearn techniques of colored pencil drawing including: blending and layering of colors, burnishing through dense saturate of color and composition of color schemes. We’ll also explore other techniques using underpainting and solvents. Expect demonstrations all of these processes as well as time to practice them. You’ll complete a colored pencil drawing of your own subject.
read moreExplore 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 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 moreLearn to create expressive ceramic pots by altering thrown forms. In addition to demonstrating the basics of wheel throwing, we’ll cover a variety of techniques used to alter forms like cups, vases, bowls, etc. We’ll also cover creative surface strategies.
read moreLearn 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 more