Apr 7, 2026
Fabrication I introduces you to the hands-on world of mold-making and concrete and advanced concrete casting. Through guided beginner-friendly projects, you’ll explore the essential steps of the process, constructing simple…
Mar 31, 2026
For all skill levels. Learn the art of pouring and milling a wire ingot while creating a ring. You’ll use sterling silver casting grain in class, but this is a great…
Mar 30, 2026
An introductory darkroom class! Capture light and motion on film using SLR cameras. Bring your own camera or use a Crafts Center loaner. You will process your exposed film and…
Take your instant photography to the next level! We’ll print your high contrast iPhone photos onto Polaroid instant film with a Polaroid Lab, then gently separate the image from the…
This is a beginning level class – darkroom experience is helpful but not required! You will shoot 120 film using a modern Holga or retro Kodak Hawkeye Brownie. This class…
Charge up your camera batteries and take your photography skills up a level. This class will consist of four sessions comprised of a classroom lecture on the topic for the…
Instructor: Thomas Way Capture light and color on film with an SLR camera; using your own or with a Crafts Center loaner. This workshop begins with an on campus photo…
A two-day workshop to advance your skills in flameworking. The class will include how to make multicolor stingers to use in decorating beads. Some off mandrel work will be taught.…
This class introduces techniques for using the kiln to create designs with glass flows. We’ll be taking advantage of the fact that glass will flow to ¼ inch thick when…
Add some color to your world! Learn to cut, foil, and solder a 6” x 14” stained glass panel using the copper foil method. Pattern will be provided by the…
Delve deeper into working with vitreous enamel and a torch. Experiment with stencils (both positive and negative), work with decals, explore using enamel as texture, be introduced to luster powders,…
Fabricate a sterling silver pendant from sterling sheet and wire and set a faceted oval shaped CZ stone into a heavy walled bezel. Additionally, you’ll learn how to make your…
Create a sweet stack of rings from 14kt yellow gold-filled wire and silver while learning or refreshing the use of wire solder. By the end of the workshop you’ll be…
Learn to fabricate a small silver ring and then turn a wooden ring to fit around it. Then assemble and embellish your ring with a small variety of decorative techniques…
This focused drawing class is structured to include a blend of fun worksheets for individual explorations, and some guided group activities, whose gleanings will then be applied to longer drawings.…
The digital camera… so much capability that so few people fully comprehend! From learning the various camera controls to exercising the options of how and when they are best used,…
Explore alternative photographic printing by creating Cyanotype and Anthotype images on watercolor paper. Cyanotypes and Anthotypes are both three-step contact printing techniques: making the emulsion, coating the paper, and exposing…
Get your hands in the clay and create beautiful, functional planters just in time for the summer growing season! In this wheel-throwing workshop, students will learn how to throw planters…
Surface decoration is a wonderful way to take your work to the next level and express your own ideas. In this class, we will cover a wide variety of surface…
The Wheel I class is designed to teach you the fundamentals of using the potter’s wheel and introduce students to working in our clay studio. You will learn the basics…
Take your ceramic work to the next level by creating your own custom metal ribs and punches. You will learn the necessary techniques to fabricate tools using sheet metal and…
Wheel II is the next level of pottery wheel instruction. Students will build on their skills through practicing throwing consistent forms and exploring surfaces. Projects will include plate forms, basic…
Welcome to Woodworking! Discover the art and craft of woodworking in this hands-on, skill-building class. Over four sessions, you’ll explore essential techniques and processes that form the foundation of working…
Experience the joy of shaping wood on the lathe and discover how creativity meets craftsmanship in this introductory woodturning class. You’ll learn the essential tools, techniques, and rhythms of turning…
A beginning level class. Learn how to cut slabs of stone and polish them into dome shaped forms to produce gems worthy of setting into brooches, rings, or necklaces! This…
Make a unique beaded pin using a large focal bead surrounded by smaller beads. No pre-planning is necessary. The process is impromptu using the beads and colors you choose. The…
Basic techniques include cast on, knit, purl, binding off, shaping, basic finishing, and information about types of tools, materials, and pattern resources. You may progress at your own speed. Advanced…
Start sewing! Learn about selecting fabric, reading the printed pattern, laying out and cutting fabric, and using a sewing machine to make a simple garment. You will be learning to…
Create a landscape scene or flowers in a vase using needle felting. This is the process of embedding colorful wool fibers into foundation fabric using barbed needles. Creating a needle…
Learn to create jewelry using stuff that might normally be thrown away. Using different materials and simple techniques you’ll create attractive necklaces, earrings and pins. This is a fun way…
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