Instructor: Jamie Herman October 8-9 Make your own custom cutting boards while learning the ins and outs of woodworking equipment! We will start with rough lumber and learn to dimension wood using the jointer, planer, tablesaw, and bandsaw. All are welcome in this class, which is meant to provide an introduction on how to safely […]
Monday Evenings 6:30pm-9:00pm October 10-November 28 (8 sessions) Instructor: Po Wen Liu This hands-on course is designed to establish a solid foundation in wheel throwing, while the basic knowledge in clay, glaze, and firing will be taught in a structural method. Issues in historical and contemporary wheel-thrown ceramics will be discussed. Instruction will center around […]
Tuesday Evenings 6:30pm-9:00pm October 11-November 29 (8 sessions) Instructor: Po Wen Liu This hands-on course is designed for those who already have established basic wheel throwing skills. We will set progressional projects for the class and work toward each project at your own pace. We will focus on more complex forms such as pouring vessels […]
Instructor: Karin Persan October 15-16 This weekend intensive is a great way to introduce you to printing on textiles or maybe ignite old interests. We will focus on two ancient processes that remain today, stencil silkscreening and blockprinting. Starting right away by carving your own blocks using a soft carve material, we'll chat about the […]
Instructor: Darren Fisher October 15-16 Within this weekend workshop, we will dive into the most essential stone-setting techniques to expand your jewelry practice. We will discuss both traditional and unconventional methods of trapping stones and found objects alike unto your work. Through creating bezels, baskets, and flush settings, you will leave with a wide array […]
Saturday, October 15 ~ 3:00pm to 5:00pm EST Saturday, October 22 ~ 3:00pm to 4:30pm EST Japanese marbling is a form of printmaking that dates to the 12th century. Participants in this virtual workshop will learn to use ink, water, and brushes to create suminagashi designs in collaboration with the natural forces of fluid flow […]
Tuesday, October 18 ~ 7:00pm-8:00pm EST Rose madder is a cool pink pigment made from the roots of the madder plant, Rubia tinctorium, suitable for oils, watercolor, and pastels. Madder-based pigments have been used since antiquity in the Mediterranean and Middle East, but it was not until the early 19th century that a recipe for […]
Instructor: Emery Hall October 21-25 Delve into dynamic forms with felt as a contemporary sculptural medium. We will begin by exploring traditional felting techniques to create both vessel shapes and flat-based forms. We will then apply our own unique designs in form and shape to contextualize constructed woolen objects. Bringing one of the oldest forms […]
Instructor: Nate Weiss October 22-23 Learn to forge metal with a hammer and anvil while gaining basic working skills of blacksmithing tools and techniques. Topics covered will include; coal forge maintenance, hammering techniques, use of tongs, anvils, and vises. Hands-on work will teach you to create tapers to scrolls, bending, forming, hot punching, riveting and […]
Instructor: Sean Fitzsimmons November 5-6 Learn to forge metal with a hammer and anvil while gaining basic working skills of blacksmithing tools and techniques. Topics covered will include; coal forge maintenance, hammering techniques, use of tongs, anvils, and vises. Hands-on work will teach you to create tapers to scrolls, bending, forming, hot punching, riveting and […]