Mar 29, 2024
In this two-day workshop you will be hand carving a small to medium bowl. You will be using a variety of hand tools including gouges and mallets to design, shape…
Turn wooden bowls! In this introductory class, you will have the opportunity to explore the very different experiences found in turning the end grain found in making a bowl. The…
This three-day class features the Router/shaper Table & hand routers. Classes consist of demonstrations by the instructor and hands-on use of a variety of jigs and fixtures available for use…
Join us to learn the basic techniques involved in scroll saw work as you work to complete a small wall-hung art project. Instructor: Maria Lai Saturday, July 13: 1:00 –…
Learn the art and process of steam bending a shape to a form and create a landing net for your fishing adventures. You must be proficient with the use of…
Simple yet complex in so many ways. Join us to learn the art of one of the simplest of seated forms and the many factors and skills that go into…
How’s your skill at turning a bead? This class will help you advance that technique and achieve a perfect — or nearly perfect — sphere. Using basic tools and hand-made…
Carve a wood spirit in a piece of basswood using mallet-type and handheld carving tools. Use your imagination to create a one-of-a-kind sculpture. Medium hand strength is useful. No experience…
This project class will show intermediate woodturners how to make elegant jewelry pendants from small pieces of colorful or exotic wood using a technique called off-set turning. Instructor: Norm Cloutier…
Join us for this simple project and turn a decorative wind chime. You will utilize a pen mandrel and the Dremel tool for optional decoration to add some personal touches to your…
This workshop is focused on creating still lives and portraits with RC paper rather than sheet film, making it perfect for anyone new to analog photography and intimidated by working…
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 walk followed by two…
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,…
Kick your portraiture up a notch with this workshop! Students will learn several secret, yet simple techniques, and a few extra suave tips that are sure to add a dash…
Lumen printing is a form of contact printing that requires UV light and masks to create an image. This alternative darkroom process leads students to create beautiful color registrations on…
There are no C:LAB classes scheduled for the summer semester. Classes will be offered in the fall semester.
Elevate your journal writing, create personalized gifts, or integrate lettering into your artwork! In this course you will learn three hand lettering styles using traditional calligraphy nibs and dipped ink. …
No experience necessary. Learn the basics of watercolor as you paint vibrant daylilies. Create this painting with the blending of transparent watercolors while layering washes and adding glazes to produce…
Welcome to the vibrant world of Alcohol Ink Artistry, a versatile and unpredictable medium that yields stunning and expressive artworks that reflect your individuality and artistic voice. This class provides…
In this wildly creative and playful class, you will learn to make prints using found objects for texture and image, layered paints for varied colors, and a mask [an image…
No experience necessary. Learn to use the creative process of the watercolor medium to create a warm summer landscape through textures and techniques. All supplies included. Instructor: Laura Azzi Saturday, June…
Learn the beading technique of even count Peyote using large cylinder shape beads to practice before selecting and starting your project. You will have the opportunity to design your own…
Want more time to finish or develop that torch-fired idea you started during class? Come spend time in the studio at your own pace and work out your almost-there projects.…
For all skill levels. Experiment with alternative casting techniques that can be used in almost any environment. We will explore ways to cast silver objects using water, frozen peas, coffee…
For all skill levels. Formed from interlocked links the curb chain, with its lovely, twisted style, is designed to sit flat against your neckline or wrist. During class you will…