All Workshops

Jewelry and Metalsmithing

Silver Rings

Intro Special: Silver Rings

Student Price: $20.00
Non-student Price: $20.00

Instructor: Lili Wechsler-Azen

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Make a simple silver ring quickly and efficiently enough to wear it home. Learn the basics of soldering, shaping, and sizing.

Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Person filing copper bracelet

Beginning Jewelry Fabrication

Student Price: $210.00
Non-student Price: $245.00

Instructor: Margarita O'Brien

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Monday, October 2, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Monday, October 9, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Monday, October 16, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Monday, October 23, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Monday, October 30, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Monday, November 6, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Learn the fundamental skills for creating beautiful jewelry and metal work. You'll practice many fundamental studio skills to execute your artistic vision. Fabrication techniques will include design, cutting, filing, soldering, and finishing.

This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Enameling

Student Price: $140.00
Non-student Price: $165.00

Instructor: Margarita O'Brien

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, October 11, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, October 18, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, October 25, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Learn the fundamental skills and techniques of fusing colored glass to metal. Create colorful pieces with copper and lead free enamels to use in jewelry or wall art. We will explore sifting, stenciling, wet packing, and foils to create your images.

This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Two silver rings

Silver Rings 10/5

Student Price: $40.00
Non-student Price: $50.00

Instructor: Cian Whalen

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Make a simple silver ring quickly and efficiently enough to wear it home. Learn the basics of soldering, shaping, and sizing.

Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Silver Rings

Silver Rings 10/12

Student Price: $40.00
Non-student Price: $50.00

Instructor: Cian Whalen

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Thursday, October 12, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Make a simple silver ring quickly and efficiently enough to wear it home. Learn the basics of soldering, shaping, and sizing.

Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Silver Rings

Silver Rings 10/19

Student Price: $40.00
Non-student Price: $50.00

Instructor: Cian Whalen

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Thursday, October 19, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Make a simple silver ring quickly and efficiently enough to wear it home. Learn the basics of soldering, shaping, and sizing.

Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Person hammering on copper sheet

Continuing Jewelry Fabrication

Student Price: $140.00
Non-student Price: $165.00

Instructor: Neva Gruver

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Wednesday, October 25, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Wednesday, November 8, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm

Expand your knowledge of the jewelry studio. Learn new processes and techniques through demos and hands-on assistance.

This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. Introductory materials included. Prior fabrication experience required. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Silver Rings

Silver Rings 10/26

Student Price: $40.00
Non-student Price: $50.00

Instructor: Lili Wechsler-Azen

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Thursday, October 26, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Make a simple silver ring quickly and efficiently enough to wear it home. Learn the basics of soldering, shaping, and sizing.

Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Silver Rings

Silver Rings 11/9

Student Price: $40.00
Non-student Price: $50.00

Instructor: Lili Wechsler-Azen

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Thursday, November 9, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Make a simple silver ring quickly and efficiently enough to wear it home. Learn the basics of soldering, shaping, and sizing.

Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Silver Rings

Silver Rings 11/13

Student Price: $40.00
Non-student Price: $50.00

Instructor: Margarita O'Brien

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Monday, November 13, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Make a simple silver ring quickly and efficiently enough to wear it home. Learn the basics of soldering, shaping, and sizing.

Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Woodworking

Students inspecting wood cut.

Continuing Woodworking

Student Price: $240.00
Non-student Price: $280.00

Instructor: Pat Greenwell

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, October 11, 2023 - 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, October 18, 2023 - 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, October 25, 2023 - 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, November 8, 2023 - 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - 6:30 pm–9:00 pm

Continue building your woodworking skills. Instruction includes basic wood properties, project staging, tool use, and an overview of finishing techniques. Previous projects that students have made in this workshop include small bookshelves and tables, wooden boxes, and picture frames. 

Please be prepared to purchase materials for projects. No experience necessary. Workshop registration is for all dates listed. Please plan to attend all sessions. This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Woman looking through wooden boards

Shaker Tables (Beginning Woodworking)

Student Price: $240.00
Non-student Price: $280.00

Instructor: Terrence Heldreth

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Friday, October 6, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Friday, October 13, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Friday, October 20, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Friday, October 27, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Friday, November 3, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Friday, November 10, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Friday, November 17, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Friday, November 24, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Friday, December 1, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm

Construct a small side or end table in the elegant Shaker style while learning basic woodworking skills. The workshop will cover design, wood properties, joinery, and hand and power tool use. There will be no workshop meeting on October 31st.

Please be prepared to purchase some materials for projects. This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. No experience necessary. Workshop registration is for seven sessions; there will be no meetings on November 10th and November 24th due to holidays. Please plan to attend all sessions. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Birdhouse

Build a Birdhouse A

Student Price: $35.00
Non-student Price: $45.00

Instructor: David Wagner

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Tuesday, October 10, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm

This is a fast and fun "garage project" that you can repeat at home. Learn to measure, cut, assemble, and finish the parts for a simple yet elegant birdhouse to hang in your yard, on your balcony, or in your home as a fun decoration! We will discuss how to apply the same methods on your own with a few simple hand tools.

Materials included. No experience necessary. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Turned honey stick

Intro to Woodturning A

Student Price: $70.00
Non-student Price: $85.00

Instructor: Henry Gipson

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Monday, October 16, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Monday, October 23, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

In this two day workshop, we'll examine the fundamentals of woodturning on a benchtop lathe. We'll work on a spindle-turned honey dipper and a small cup, covering the fundamentals of safety, machine setup, tool use, and finishing.

No experience necessary. Materials included for each project. Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Person sanding a cutting board

Cutting Boards A

Student Price: $75.00
Non-student Price: $90.00

Instructor: Walker Meyer

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Monday, October 30, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Monday, November 6, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm

Participants in this workshop will assemble a simple strip cutting board from a variety of woods. This is a great workshop for beginners to woodworking. Participants will learn basic functions of the table saw, and how to glue, sand, and finish their cutting boards.  

 Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Turned honey stick

Intro to Woodturning B

Student Price: $70.00
Non-student Price: $85.00

Instructor: Henry Gipson

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Thursday, November 2, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Thursday, November 9, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm

In this two day workshop, we'll examine the fundamentals of woodturning on a benchtop lathe. We'll work on a spindle-turned honey dipper and a small cup, covering the fundamentals of safety, machine setup, tool use, and finishing.

No experience necessary. Materials included for each project. Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Person sanding a cutting board

Cutting Boards B

Student Price: $75.00
Non-student Price: $90.00

Instructor: Walker Meyer

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Monday, November 13, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Monday, November 20, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Participants in this workshop will assemble a simple strip cutting board from a variety of woods. This is a great workshop for beginners to woodworking. Participants will learn basic functions of the table saw, and how to glue, sand, and finish their cutting boards.  

 Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings.This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation.  For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Birdhouse

Build a Birdhouse B

Student Price: $35.00
Non-student Price: $45.00

Instructor: David Wagner

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Thursday, November 16, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm

This is a fast and fun "garage project" that you can repeat at home. Learn to measure, cut, assemble, and finish the parts for a simple yet elegant birdhouse to hang in your yard, on your balcony, or in your home as a fun decoration! We will discuss how to apply the same methods on your own with a few simple hand tools.

Materials included. No experience necessary. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Glassworking

Fusing

Intro Special: Fused Glass Dish

Student Price: $20.00
Non-student Price: $20.00

Instructor: Riley MacPherson

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Learn the basics of fusing in this one evening workshop. You'll learn how to cut glass and make a small, fused glass dish. Be prepared to pick up your project at a future date after firing.

Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Glass marble

Glass Marbles

Student Price: $95.00
Non-student Price: $110.00

Instructor: Sierra Reiley

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Monday, October 2, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Marbles are a great way to learn a variety of torch techniques with glass, and you can make a work of art while you're learning!

This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Stained Glass

Beginning Stained Glass

Student Price: $150.00
Non-student Price: $175.00

Instructor: Lynne Capra

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Thursday, October 12, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Thursday, October 19, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Thursday, October 26, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

We will show you step-by-step how to prepare your pattern, cut glass, foil, and solder to complete a beautiful stained glass panel.

This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Stained Glass Suncatcher

Stained Glass Suncatcher

Student Price: $90.00
Non-student Price: $105.00

Instructor: Claire Brady

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Sunday, October 8, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Sunday, October 15, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Sunday, October 22, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm

A quick and fun introduction to stained glass processes! Make a suncatcher to hang in your window or give to someone special.

This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Glass Fish

Student Price: $95.00
Non-student Price: $110.00

Instructor: Sierra Reiley

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Monday, October 9, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, October 11, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Let's make some cute glass fish on the torch! This is a fun way to learn some torch techniques to make simple, fun shapes.

This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Mosaics

Glass Mosaics

Student Price: $90.00
Non-student Price: $105.00

Instructor: Romie Avivi-Stuhl

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Monday, October 9, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Monday, October 16, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Monday, October 23, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

You can make stunning artwork with broken glass! We'll explore both flat and dimensional mosaic work in this overview of mosaic techniques.

Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Fusing

Fused Glass Dish 10/10

Student Price: $40.00
Non-student Price: $50.00

Instructor: Riley MacPherson

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Tuesday, October 10, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Learn the basics of fusing in this one evening workshop. You'll learn how to cut glass and make a small, fused glass dish. Be prepared to pick up your project at a future date after firing.

Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Monster Marble

Glass Monster Marbles

Student Price: $175.00
Non-student Price: $150.00

Instructor: Sierra Reiley

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Monday, October 16, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, October 18, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Monday, October 23, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, October 25, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Just in time for Halloween, let's learn to make some cute and spooky marble designs! We'll dive a little deeper into color and structure.

This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. Introductory materials included. Some prior experience required. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Glass Mushroom

Student Price: $40.00
Non-student Price: $50.00

Instructor: Jason Fernandez

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Tuesday, October 17, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Get cottage-core ready for fall by trying out the glass torch in this single session workshop. You'll learn how melt clear and colored glass rods to make tiny glass mushrooms. Be prepared to pick up your project at a future date after annealing.  

 Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Fusing

Fused Glass Dish 10/24

Student Price: $40.00
Non-student Price: $50.00

Instructor: Riley MacPherson

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Learn the basics of fusing in this one evening workshop. You'll learn how to cut glass and make a small, fused glass dish. Be prepared to pick up your project at a future date after firing.

Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

glass snail

Glass Snails

Student Price: $95.00
Non-student Price: $110.00

Instructor: Sierra Reiley

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Monday, October 30, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Let's make some cute glass snails on the torch! This is a fun way to learn some torch techniques to make simple, fun shapes.

This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Stained Glass

Continuing Stained Glass

Student Price: $120.00
Non-student Price: $140.00

Instructor: Lynne Capra

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Thursday, November 2, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Thursday, November 9, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Thursday, November 16, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Let's tackle something more advanced! New techniques and ideas will open up your stained glass practice.

This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. Some prior experience required. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Flower Pendant

Glass Flower Implosion Pendant

Student Price: $95.00
Non-student Price: $110.00

Instructor: Sierra Reiley

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Monday, November 6, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, November 8, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Learn the basics of flameworking while making a flower pendant.  Aspiring glass artists will explore shaping, attaching, and finishing.

This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Plant

Glass Plant Ornament

Student Price: $40.00
Non-student Price: $50.00

Instructor: Jason Fernandez

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Tuesday, November 7, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Try out the glass torch in this single session workshop. You'll learn how melt clear and colored glass rods to make simple plant stick ornaments. Be prepared to pick up your project at a future date after annealing.  

 Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

octopus pendant

Glass Octopus Pendant

Student Price: $140.00
Non-student Price: $120.00

Instructor: Sierra Reiley

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Monday, November 13, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Monday, November 20, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Level up your torch skills! Learn new techniques and tricks to make advanced shapes and build complex forms in glass. We will end up with an elegant octopus pendant.

This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. Introductory materials included. Some prior experience required. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Ceramics

Handbuilding

Intro to Handbuilding

Student Price: $20.00
Non-student Price: $20.00

Instructor: Vivi Hurley

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Celebrate the first week of the term with this $20 Intro Special! Learn the foundational skills to construct slab forms for a variety of projects including a cup or dish.. This workshop focuses on handbuilding techniques, so no wheel throwing will be covered. Please plan to attend a Glaze Power Hour after your piece has gone through the first firing. Glaze Power Hours are free and allow you to work with a Ceramic Studio Assistant to properly glaze your pieces.

Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Handbuilding

Intro to Handbuilding

Student Price: $20.00
Non-student Price: $20.00

Instructor: Romie Avivi-Stuhl

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 4:00 pm–7:00 pm

Celebrate the first week of the term with this $20 Intro Special! Learn the foundational skills to construct slab forms for a variety of projects including a cup or dish.. This workshop focuses on handbuilding techniques, so no wheel throwing will be covered. Please plan to attend a Glaze Power Hour after your piece has gone through the first firing. Glaze Power Hours are free and allow you to work with a Ceramic Studio Assistant to properly glaze your pieces.

Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Artist sits at wheel making clay pot and smiling.

Beginning Ceramics Monday

Student Price: $220.00
Non-student Price: $245.00

Instructor: Kat Franken

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Monday, October 2, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Monday, October 9, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Monday, October 16, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Monday, October 23, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Monday, October 30, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Monday, November 6, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm

Explore the cool, forgiving nature of clay, and let your hands guide your artistic expression. Wheel-throwing, handbuilding, and glazing techniques will be covered. Workshop emphasizes individual instruction. Beginning and continuing students welcome.

This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Ceramics

Continuing Ceramics A

Student Price: $150.00
Non-student Price: $165.00

Instructor: Zane Eddy

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Tuesday, October 10, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Tuesday, October 17, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Interested in stepping up to the next level in your ceramics work? Bring your ideas and questions to this demonstration-based workshop, where you will be able to move beyond the basics and start to explore a wider range of possibilities in clay.

This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. Introductory materials included. Prior wheel throwing experience required. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Person throwing vase on wheel

Intro to Wheel Throwing - Wednesday Evening

Student Price: $150.00
Non-student Price: $165.00

Instructor: Vivi Hurley

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, October 11, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, October 18, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, October 25, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Find your center at the potter's wheel! This workshop emphasizes the basics of throwing. You'll learn enough to be able to start practicing on your own.

This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Artist sits at wheel making clay pot and smiling.

Beginning Ceramics Thursday

Student Price: $220.00
Non-student Price: $245.00

Instructor: Zane Eddy

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Thursday, October 12, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Thursday, October 19, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Thursday, October 26, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Thursday, November 2, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Thursday, November 9, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Explore the cool, forgiving nature of clay, and let your hands guide your artistic expression. Wheel-throwing, handbuilding, and glazing techniques will be covered. Workshop emphasizes individual instruction. Beginning and continuing students welcome.

This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Person throwing vase on wheel

Intro to Wheel Throwing - Wednesday Afternoon

Student Price: $150.00
Non-student Price: $165.00

Instructor: Terrence Heldreth

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Wednesday, November 8, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Wednesday, November 22, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm

Find your center at the potter's wheel! This workshop emphasizes the basics of throwing. You'll learn enough to be able to start practicing on your own.

This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Ceramics

Continuing Ceramics B

Student Price: $150.00
Non-student Price: $165.00

Instructor: Zane Eddy

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Tuesday, November 7, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Tuesday, November 14, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Tuesday, November 21, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Tuesday, November 28, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Interested in stepping up to the next level in your ceramics work? Bring your ideas and questions to this demonstration-based workshop, where you will be able to move beyond the basics and start to explore a wider range of possibilities in clay.

This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. Introductory materials included. Prior wheel throwing experience required. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Handbuilding

Slab Construction

Student Price: $70.00
Non-student Price: $85.00

Instructor: Zane Eddy

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Monday, November 13, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Monday, November 20, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

See ceramic work from a new perspective. In this introductory workshop, we'll talk about building simple to intermediate clay forms using rolled clay slabs, and explore the versatility of simple construction.

Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Fiber Arts

Person is putting a sewing needle into a sewing machine.

Sewing Machine Use

Student Price: $20.00
Non-student Price: $20.00

Instructor: Trina Duhaime

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Celebrate the first week of the term with this $20 Intro Special! If you need help with those rips or alterations, then this workshop is for you. We will introduce you to the not-very-mysterious workings of a sewing machine. Confidently hem your jeans, patch a skirt and more!

Participants will need to supply their own materials. No experience necessary. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page

Embroidered fabric landscapes

Fabric Collage A

Student Price: $75.00
Non-student Price: $90.00

Instructor: Hannah Austin

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Monday, October 2, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Come create a 4" or 5" fabric collage landscape hoop! Customize your own landscape using bins of various fabric scraps and DMC floss. In this class we will discuss beginner embroidery stitches and composition of patterned fabrics.

Materials for one hoop included. No experience necessary. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Person sewing on machine

Sewing Skills

Student Price: $150.00
Non-student Price: $175.00

Instructor: Trina Duhaime

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Tuesday, October 10, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Tuesday, October 17, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Tuesday, November 7, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

You won’t need to shop for that perfect design if you can create your own! This workshop covers how to pick a pattern, fabric choices, and sewing machine operation, as well as zippers, buttons, and more. During the first session you’ll work with the instructor to choose a project and then work from start to finish. No class on October 31st.

This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times except October 31st - there are 5 total meetings. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Knitting

Learn to Knit

Student Price: $50.00
Non-student Price: $60.00

Instructor: Taylor Rutledge

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm

Learn to cast on, then practice using and combining the two basic knitting stitches. A great place to start learning to knit!

Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Person embroidering

Beginning Embroidery

Student Price: $120.00
Non-student Price: $135.00

Instructor: Hannah Austin

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Monday, October 9, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Monday, October 16, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Monday, October 23, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Starting from scratch, or working on your existing knowledge, we'll explore traditional embroidery techniques and experiment with new ideas to find your stitching voice. Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.
Knit hat with furry pom on top.

Beginning Knitting: Hat

Student Price: $100.00
Non-student Price: $115.00

Instructor: Taylor Rutledge

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Thursday, October 12, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Thursday, October 19, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm

Get ready for winter! Make a warm and chunky hat with a pompom.

Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Knitting

Knit a Scrunchie

Student Price: $50.00
Non-student Price: $60.00

Instructor: Taylor Rutledge

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Thursday, October 26, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm

Learn a provisional cast on and three needle bind-off to make a simple hair scrunchie.

Basic knitting experience (knit & purl) required. Introductory materials included. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Needle Or Thread Social Media

Tips & Tricks for Social Media

Student Price: $30.00
Non-student Price: $40.00

Instructor: Hannah Austin

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Monday, October 30, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Study with a craft influencer! Local artist Hannah Austin of Needle OR Thread has built a successful online craft business and presence using the power of social media. Learn from her techniques and practices, and ask questions to help develop your own process.

For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Knit scarf on mannequin.

Beginning Knitting: Scarf

Student Price: $100.00
Non-student Price: $115.00

Instructor: Taylor Rutledge

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Thursday, November 2, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Thursday, November 9, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm

Stay warm this winter! Make a warm and chunky scarf with fringe (matches the hat from the Beginning Knitting: Hat workshop).

Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Embroidered fabric landscapes

Fabric Collage B

Student Price: $75.00
Non-student Price: $90.00

Instructor: Hannah Austin

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Monday, November 6, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Come create a 4" or 5" fabric collage landscape hoop! Customize your own landscape using bins of various fabric scraps and DMC floss. In this class we will discuss beginner embroidery stitches and composition of patterned fabrics.

Materials for one hoop included. No experience necessary. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Climbing Rope Rug

Student Price: $30.00
Non-student Price: $35.00

Instructor: Kristin Gloystein

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Monday, November 13, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

That climbing rope isn't safe for climbing anymore, but it sure makes a great rug! Find the intersection of outdoor pursuits, effective re-use, and fun craft in this easy one-session workshop. We'll provide materials and instruction for one rug. This workshop is offered due to the generous sponsorship of UO PE & Rec. No experience necessary. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Registration only for students at this time.

Knitting

Knit a Bamboo Art Yarn Cowl

Student Price: $50.00
Non-student Price: $60.00

Instructor: Taylor Rutledge

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Thursday, November 16, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm

Make a simple cowl knit in the round.

Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Printmaking

Student lifting green and yellow mountain scape print from wood block stamp.

Intro to Relief Printing

Student Price: $20.00
Non-student Price: $20.00

Instructor: Hannah Becker

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Thursday, September 28, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Celebrate the first week of the term with this $20 Intro Special! Learn the very basics of how to carve an illustrated image onto linoleum blocks! Participants in this workshop will create block printed images while learning about color, line, and form. Play with printing on a variety of papers.

For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Person screen printing

Screenprinting

Student Price: $140.00
Non-student Price: $165.00

Instructor: Melissa Green

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Thursday, October 12, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Thursday, October 19, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Thursday, October 26, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm

Screen printing is a fun way to translate unique designs onto paper, textiles, and much more! In this workshop you will work with stencils and photosensitive materials while learning printmaking techniques and strategies. Pick up new skills or focus on specific projects related to your personal interests.

Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Soaps and Lotions

Soaps, Lotions, and Lip Balms

Student Price: $95.00
Non-student Price: $110.00

Instructor: Kellie Nemke

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Thursday, October 12, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Time for some self-care. Learn the art of making soap, lotions, and chapstick in this workshop perfect for beginners. Please bring lidded containers to carry soap home (yogurt and cottage cheese containers work great).

Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

 

Person screen printing

Screenprinting Sampler

Student Price: $55.00
Non-student Price: $65.00

Instructor: Melissa Green

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Sunday, October 22, 2023 - 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

 

Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Person carving a linoleum block

Relief Printing

Student Price: $125.00
Non-student Price: $145.00

Instructor: Hannah Becker

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Tuesday, November 7, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Tuesday, November 14, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Tuesday, November 21, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Learn how to carve an illustrated image onto linoleum and wood blocks. Participants in this workshop will create block printed images while learning about color, line, and form. Play with printing on a variety of papers.

This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

 

Painting and Drawing

Person painting

Intro Special: Intro to Painting

Student Price: $20.00
Non-student Price: $20.00

Instructor: Will Paradis

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Thursday, September 28, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Celebrate the first week of the term with this $20 Intro Special! Enjoy a quick overview of painting using acrylic media. Color mixing and brush techniques will be explained along with some painting history. This workshop is best suited for beginners.   

 

watercolor setup

Explore Watercolor

Student Price: $110.00
Non-student Price: $130.00

Instructor: Hannah Becker

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Monday, October 9, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Monday, October 16, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Paint with this beautiful transparent medium and learn how to make it work for you. This class teaches you techniques that will let you explore and expand the ways you can express yourself. You will experience many different ways to use watercolors including wet into wet, glazing, masking, and layering with washes. Come and explore!

This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Balter Self Portrait

Self Portrait

Student Price: $220.00
Non-student Price: $255.00

Instructor: Daniel Balter

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, October 11, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, October 18, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, October 25, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, November 8, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Learn about different drawing and painting tools and techniques while practicing expressive self-portraits.

This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Jeanne LaRae Pastel

Explore Pastels A

Student Price: $95.00
Non-student Price: $110.00

Instructor: Jeanne LaRae

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Tuesday, October 17, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm

Spend a little time using a new medium to explore expressive and illustrative techniques. Watch the colors from your concepts awaken on the page.

This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Abstract Painting

Acrylic Basics

Student Price: $175.00
Non-student Price: $205.00

Instructor: Will Paradis

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Thursday, October 19, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Thursday, October 26, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Thursday, November 2, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Thursday, November 9, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Thursday, November 16, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Start your painting practice here! Acryic painting is a fun and simple way to learn the basics of color theory, composition, abstraction, representation, and more!

This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Chinese Brush Painting with flower and birds

Chinese Brush Painting

Student Price: $45.00
Non-student Price: $55.00

Instructor: Key Sun

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Sunday, October 22, 2023 - 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

In this introductory workshop, learn to increase your creativity and use brush, ink, watercolors, and authentic Chinese painting styles to capture traditional images of nature.

 Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Jeanne LaRae Pastel

Explore Pastels B

Student Price: $95.00
Non-student Price: $110.00

Instructor: Jeanne LaRae

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Monday, November 6, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Monday, November 13, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Monday, November 20, 2023 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Spend a little time using a new medium to explore expressive and illustrative techniques. Watch the colors from your concepts awaken on the page.

This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.

Paper Arts

No workshops have been scheduled at this time.

Photography

Person looking at film on light table.

Beginning Photography Monday

Student Price: $190.00
Non-student Price: $220.00

Instructor: Jennifer Salzman

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Monday, October 2, 2023 - 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Monday, October 9, 2023 - 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Monday, October 16, 2023 - 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Monday, October 23, 2023 - 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Monday, October 30, 2023 - 5:00 pm–8:00 pm

Set your digital camera aside for a while and step back into traditional black and white photography. Manual camera operation, film exposure and development, and basic printing techniques will all be covered. Through demonstrations and supervised darkroom time, you will have the opportunity to learn the basic skills of black and white photography including visual elements like composition.

You must provide an empty 35mm camera (manual settings are strongly recommended, but not required). This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. No experience necessary. Workshop fee covers one roll of 35mm black and white film and some sheets of photo paper. Additional materials can be purchased at the Craft Center. Workshop registration is for all dates listed. Please plan to attend all sessions. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page

Person looking at film on light table.

Beginning Photography Wednesday

Student Price: $190.00
Non-student Price: $220.00

Instructor: Jennifer Salzman

This workshop meets on the following date(s)
  • Wednesday, October 11, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Wednesday, October 18, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Wednesday, October 25, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Wednesday, November 8, 2023 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm

Set your digital camera aside for a while and step back into traditional black and white photography. Manual camera operation, film exposure and development, and basic printing techniques will all be covered. Through demonstrations and supervised darkroom time, you will have the opportunity to learn the basic skills of black and white photography including visual elements like composition.

You must provide an empty 35mm camera (manual settings are strongly recommended, but not required). This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. No experience necessary. Workshop fee covers one roll of 35mm black and white film and some sheets of photo paper. Additional materials can be purchased at the Craft Center. Workshop registration is for all dates listed. Please plan to attend all sessions. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page