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Learn to Sew with Guided Projects

This class is an introduction to sewing. The goal is not to dive deep on any one skill, but to teach you the most basic and useful techniques to sewing that you can build on in more advanced classes....

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Jogakbo: Korean Patchwork

Learn the basics of Bojagi, Korean patchwork. This class will cover the history of the tradition of bojagi, basic sewing techniques and finishing seam allowances. The post Jogakbo: Korean Patchwork...

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Stone Setting Basics

In this 6 week course, students will learn a variety of basic stone setting techniques including bezel setting, tab setting, prong setting, flush setting, and bead setting. Each week we will introduce...

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Drawing Fundamentals (B)

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. The post Drawing...

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Introduction to the Wheel (A)

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...

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Introduction to Acrylic Painting (A)

In this acrylic painting class for all levels, you will learn the fundamentals of drawing and painting and discover your own style of painting as you advance through the class. We will learn how to...

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Books can be Sculptures

Explore books as sculptural forms by making a couple of different accordion books, a flower fold book and experimenting with tunnel book forms. We will be learning how to make hardcover and softcover...

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Drawing Fundamentals (A)

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. The post Drawing...

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Figure Drawing: Breaking the Form

Break down the form by simplifying it. This course introduces students to preliminary processes and resources for drawing the human form with accuracy and speed. Students will experience the complete...

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Intermediate Linocut Printmaking (This class is only offered twice a year!)

Students will build upon prior knowledge of relief printmaking. This class is an ‘open study’ for students to explore possibilities in this craft that may be out of their comfort zone. Examples...

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