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...
View ArticleBooks 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...
View ArticleDrawing 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...
View ArticleFigure 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...
View ArticleIntermediate 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...
View ArticleIntroduction to the Wheel (B)
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...
View ArticleFlameworking: Marbles + Sculpture
Students will focus on using the torch to create one-of-a kind marbles out of Italian glass. Several designs will be taught and we will discuss how these tools and techniques can also be used to make...
View ArticleHollow-Constructed Jewelry + Objects
Create hollow-constructed jewelry and objects! In this class, you'll learn to fabricate and form objects that are light in weight but bold in size. Starting with a hollow ring, we will move on to...
View ArticleOut of Order: Writing Nonlinear Narratives
In this generative workshop, students of multiple creative writing genres will explore nonlinear storytelling and learn how and when to effectively use this more experimental narrative style. Students...
View ArticleWheel Throwing Refresher (A)
Brush up on the basics! We'll review wheel throwing techniques and skills. Create and complete work during class, with enough time to fire and glaze. This class is open to students who have previously...
View ArticleIntroduction to Sewing (B)
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...
View ArticleIntermediate Glass Fusing + Slumping (A)
Students will work on fused and slumped glass projects to create functional and narrative pieces. We will be creating with glass sheet, frits, powders, stringers and rod. The post Intermediate Glass...
View ArticleSilver Metal Clay Jewelry
Learn to work with metal clay, a malleable, metal-bearing material that is perfectly suited for creating jewelry. Use your hands to shape it and a variety of tools to add detail and texture. You’ll...
View ArticleIntroduction 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...
View ArticleCreative Nonfiction: Writing About Childhood (This class is only offered once...
Are you looking for a creative way to process your childhood or recount memories? Look no further! This 4-week class will dive into childhood and early adulthood in the form of creative essays or short...
View ArticleLearn to Draw (Ages 12 – 14)
Want to learn to draw, but don't know where to start? Already have some drawing skills, but want to level up? This class will cover the fundamentals of using graphite, ink, and charcoal to draw from...
View ArticlePaper Mache Sculpture (Ages 9-11)
We'll be using a variety of papers, flour, and glues to create a few different paper mache textures. Together we'll discuss putting new life into recyclable and reusable items such as paper, bottles,...
View ArticleWheel Throwing Multipart Large Vessels
Learn the wheel throwing techniques of throwing larger ceramic vessels by dividing them into multiple sections. This method allows you to create large pieces without the strain of throwing a single,...
View ArticleDrawing With iPads using Procreate (A)
There are a million ways to get your ideas from your brain and onto paper but how about from brain to screen? Procreate is an easy-to-use digital illustration program that gives you the freedom to...
View ArticleIntroduction to Letterpress
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...
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