This immersive, hands-on session will combine traditional art & design techniques practised 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.

Some of the many ways to dye plant based and silk based textiles. We will be using various resist, discharge and surface techniques. Students will need to bring their own textiles, and assorted materials throughout. Cost will depend on each student’s fabric choices. Materials for the first day of class are just cotton handkerchiefs or small scarves (organic material or silk) and sandwich size zip loc bags. Students will need handkerchiefs and/or small scarves, silk or cotton or any organic material, throughout the semester. Consider buying bulk. Other materials needed for class will be discussed on the first day of class.

Students will polish on their metal fabrication skills by making a small hinged metal booklet. You will be working with hand tools as well as power tools, and master foundational techniques including sawing, roller mill texturing, stamping, annealing, soldering, marriage of metals, hinge making and patination. This 8-week course is perfect for those who have some experiences in metalsmithing and want to explore more. Students should be comfortable with basic metal fabrication and soldering. Beginner Jewelry is recommended. A pre-screening process is required.

First day of class mandatory. Failure to attend will result in removal from class.
Students should be comfortable with basic soldering. Beginner Jewelry is recommended.

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.

Learn the basics of ceramic hand building. This class will focus on multiple hand building techniques, such as pinch, coil, slab, and carving to create both functional and decorative ceramic objects. Students will be taken through the entire process from clay prep to glazing their finished pieces.

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

Students will learn how to develop new writing using experiments, puzzles, equations, surrealist games, tarot, and more. We will look at prominent contemporary and modern writers who have used ‘word games’ as starting points or structural conceits in their writing, from the French Oulipo writers to Sheila Heti and Helen Dewitt. We will investigate how these ‘games’ can form the basis of innovative, experimental writing practices that students can continue to explore outside of the boundaries of the course. This is a very exploratory class that allows for students to work in their preferred modality, be it poetry, short fiction, or nonfiction/memoir.