This immersive, hands-on session will combine traditional art & design techniques practiced by commercial artists and designers before the introduction of computer generated art. Techniques covered will include cut and paste, creating collage compositions, using texture, color, text & imagery from magazines, Surface Printing with cardboard and paper shapes and colored construction papers, Image manipulation/Modification with magazine/book images, Image transfer with packing tape and contact paper. Emphasis will be on process and experimentation.

We will decorate paper using dyes, paints, wax, glue and inks. You may use our paper or bring your own. Techniques will include frottage, suminagashi, encaustic, relief printing and orizome.

Learn the challenges and joy of making clay pots on the wheel. This beginner class will help you learn to control, center, open, form & shape simple pots. Once all work is bisque fired, explore how basic glazing techniques can be used to make these objects your own. By the end of class, students will have the confidence to make functional pots!

First day of class mandatory. Failure to attend will result in removal from class. BEGINNERS ONLY.

This workshop involves the practice of mosaic as a creative art medium. Bringing the many into harmony as a unified one, mosaic is an ancient and engaging process that has great relevance to our busy modern existence. In a calm and alert state of mind we employ gentle hands to find the mosaic as it develops before us. Participants will learn various styles of mosaic and the many principles on which it’s based.

First day of class mandatory. Failure to attend will result in removal from class.
This is a new student expereince only; Retaking the class is not allowed.

Uncover the fundamental techniques for safely working with colorful glass. From cutting to soldering & assembly, students will discover a plethora of methods for creating stunning stained glass pieces. Instructions and material list will be provided on the first day of class for individual projects.

In this writing workshop, students will investigate the (very) short story tradition as both writers and readers, honing their craft in writing “micro” stories less than 500 words. We will investigate the foundational craft elements of a short story of any length: plot, scene, character, setting, voice, and the representation of time. Students will learn about the unique structure of the very short story and write their own microwritings. Then, we will workshop student writing in a traditional writing workshop, where each student will submit a piece of writing to be discussed and critiqued by the class.

This hands-on class is designed for photographers of all levels to experience analog photography. Expect to explore the full black and white darkroom process from developing film to experimenting with darkroom tools such as: dodging, burning in and contrast to create the perfect photo.

First day of class mandatory. Failure to attend will result in removal from class.
Students will be required to use their own 35mm camera, film, and photographic enlarging paper. For the first day of class, students are expected to have at least a roll of exposed film of pictures they would want to print, ready to process.