Jun 16, 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…
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…
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…
Learn the basics of applying color to black-and-white fiber prints made in the darkroom. In exploring the properties of several different coloring media (e.g., oil-based stains, pastels, colored pencils), and…
This class will focus on throwing tall and stacking forms. Students will be guided through exercises that build the skills needed to throw taller and more even walled cylinders. Next,…
Discover the meditative art of spindle spinning in this beginner-friendly course. Spindles are an ancient tool, but still relevant for modern spinning. You’ll start by learning the basics of drafting…
Learn to weave on the Crafts Center’s Schacht Baby Wolf looms. After discussing the interaction of weaving colors together, and planning out a scarf project, you will then select from…
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…
Learn to make yarn from various fibers using hand spindles and the Crafts Center’s new treadled wheels. Other skills will include preparing fiber for spinning, finishing yarn, and the basics…
Create a stunning lap quilt with a modern twist on a classic pattern! In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll work with the versatile nine-patch block to design a contemporary quilt that’s…
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…
Students will use small tapestry looms to create a weaving using warp yarn and recycled materials for the weft. Students will learn various tapestry techniques via demonstrations and guidance from…
No experience necessary. Learn the basics of weaving as you create a set of four to six mug rugs (aka coasters). Go through all stages of weaving from reading a…
Explore a wide array of stitching, beading and embroidery techniques to develop texture and surface interest on a textile. In addition to learning techniques, you will learn how to incorporate…
Create an adorable knitted bunny from start to finish in this fun, hands-on workshop! You’ll learn how to transform a simple knitted square into a rabbit plushie through hand-sewing, stuffing,…
Charge up your camera batteries and take your photography skills up a level. This class will consist of four sessions, consisting of a classroom lecture on the topic for the…
Now that you’ve completed your masterpiece it’s time to show it off! Learn the ins and outs of proper product photography so that you can share your work online 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…
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…
Wheel III 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…
Bring whimsical animals to life in clay, full of mischief, movement, and personality. In this class, students will sculpt creatures like silly geese, sneaky mice, and speedy snails—imagining them in…
This workshop is designed to introduce students to working within the format of the figure. Students will learn techniques for planning, building and finishing a small scale figure over the…
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,…
A crash course in digitizing negatives! Learn the proper way to handle, clean, and store your negatives, and briefly explore the different settings that influence a scan’s resolution and aesthetic.…
Enjoy the challenge of street photography on film [or digital if you insist!] and improve as a photographer! You will attend three photo-walks in downtown Raleigh followed by one class…
Explore alternative process photography and create stunning, unconventional images on light-sensitive paper without a lens! You will build pinhole cameras for use outside of class, then return to the darkroom…
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…
Learn to think outside of traditional darkroom methods to create unique and one-of-a-kind prints. In this class you will explore liquid emulsion, air brush applications, and photogram elements. Students are…
Discover the real magic of darkroom printing! In this class, you will expand upon your darkroom printing knowledge by manipulating light through the use of multiple advanced darkroom techniques, producing…
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…
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