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Nov 11, 2024

Introduction to Sewing 2

 If you’ve taken the Intro to Sewing 1 class and understand how to read a pattern, how to layout and cut out fabric, and how to use a sewing machine,… 

Nov 11, 2024

Router Techniques

TIn this class you will expand your knowledge skills in the use of hand routers and the router table. You will learn the setup, functions and safe use for these… 

Nov 11, 2024

Introduction to Glass Fusing and Slumping

An introductory level class – no experience necessary. Learn the basics of fusing and forming glass in a kiln. Projects include making small plates, bowls, soap dishes, a votive candle… 

Nov 11, 2024

Session F – Pottery Wheel

Try your hands at the potter’s wheel while making a clay bowl or cup during this fun activity! Pick your favorite piece to be glazed and finished in the Crafts… 

Nov 11, 2024

Session F – Pottery Wheel

Try your hands at the potter’s wheel while making a clay bowl or cup during this fun activity! Pick your favorite piece to be glazed and finished in the Crafts… 

Nov 11, 2024

Needle Felted Artwork [Workshop]

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… 

Nov 11, 2024

Introduction to Stained Glass

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… 

leather journal

Nov 11, 2024

Leather Journals [Workshop]

Hemingway was never without his. Frida Kahlo’s are widely reproduced. Make your very own leather journal and learn to do leather sewing and dyeing. Using a premium 6” x 8”… 

Nov 11, 2024

Session G – Watercolor Rose

Learn fun watercolor techniques while painting a beautiful rose. Thursday, February 27, 11:30am -1:30pm 

Nov 11, 2024

Session G – Enameled Copper Pendant and Earrings

Come ‘play’ with fire while learning to apply powdered glass to metal. In this short session, get a quick, hands-on lesson in basic hot enameling. Thursday, February 13, 4:00 –… 

Nov 11, 2024

Stained Glass “Embellished” Boxes

Let your personality shine in the making of this functional glass creation! Explore 3D construction, hinge construction and soldering techniques as you construct a lidded box that is rich in… 

Nov 11, 2024

Silver Brooch [Workshop]

Join me for an exciting hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the art of creating a stunning brooch from scratch. Discover essential techniques like metal cutting, shaping, texturing, and soldering, as… 

Nov 11, 2024

Pots That Pour: A Wheel Throwing Workshop

An intermediate level class- basic wheel throwing experience is necessary. Create artfully designed and expertly crafted pouring pots that elevate any occasion! This workshop will focus on forms ranging from… 

Nov 11, 2024

Session H – Turned Acorn

Come turn your own decorative acorn in honor of “The City of Oaks.” Friday, March 7, 12:00 – 3:00pm 

Nov 11, 2024

Session H – Watercolor Magnolia

Learn fun watercolor techniques while painting quintessential flower of the south. Friday, February 28, 2:00 -,5:00pm 

Nov 11, 2024

Special Projects: Japandi Chair

The first in our new series of special projects courses is here!! This 4-week class will take you through the process of creating a Japandi style chair to relax in… 

Nov 11, 2024

Stained Glass Vases and Votives [Workshop]

Spring flowers are heading our way soon and you’ll want to be prepared so come join us in creating a 3-D functional and colorful Stained Glass vase that could be… 

Nov 11, 2024

Session I – Turned Acorn

Come turn your own decorative acorn in honor of “The City of Oaks.” Friday, March 7, 4:00 – 7:00pm 

Nov 11, 2024

Session I – Beaded Earrings

Learn the basics of making beaded earrings and make one or more pairs of simple beaded earrings.Thursday, April 3, 11:30am – 1:30pm    

Nov 11, 2024

Tab and Prong Setting [Workshop]

These simple prong and tab settings are easy to build and customize which makes them perfect for capturing freeform cabochons and irregularly shaped found objects. In this workshop students learn… 

Nov 11, 2024

The Wonderful World of Tapestry Weaving

Artistic expression through tapestry weaving has been a timeless tradition across cultures, serving as both a functional and decorative medium. This class offers a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental techniques… 

Nov 11, 2024

Wheel 2: Expanding Throwing Skills

Wheel 2 is the next level of pottery wheel instruction. You will build on your skills through practicing throwing consistent forms and exploring surfaces. Projects will include plate forms, basic… 

Nov 11, 2024

Special Projects: Kalimba [Workshop]

Bring a little music to your life and come build a Kalimba! This class will guide you through assembling, finishing and tuning a small instrument. Instructor: Matt Rapp Saturday, January… 

Nov 11, 2024

Session J – Handbuilding Clay Mugs

Learn basic handbuilding techniques and design your very own clay planter. Students can embellish clay slab surfaces with stamps or texture mats then carefully assemble by scoring, slipping, and compressing.… 

Nov 11, 2024

Session J – Fused Glass

Create unique designs by cutting and layering fusible glass into various patterns and shapes. Fire in a kiln to fuse [melt] the glass into one piece to create an ornament… 

Nov 11, 2024

Resin Art [Workshop]

From trash to treasure. For this one-day workshop, you will bring a personal item that is broken or that you are willing to break. It could be a mug that… 

Nov 11, 2024

Special Projects: Steam Bent Landing Nets [Workshop]

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… 

Nov 11, 2024

Special Projects: Plant Stand [Workshop]

Is your houseplant feeling low? Give it a boost with a portable plant stand. In this workshop for beginners, you will use jigs, explore ways to cut dados, and install… 

Nov 11, 2024

Wheel 3: Refining Technique

Wheel 3 is designed for intermediate to advanced level students who want to hone their throwing skills, learn a variety of creative wheel working techniques, and build on their surface… 

Nov 11, 2024

Woodturning Kitchen Tools [Workshop]

This workshop focuses on spindle and small bowl turning techniques as well as a bit of pyrography / embellishment techniques. The objective is for you to learn basic spindle and…