Classes

Jun 24, 2025

Registration for fall “Break to Make” classes will open at 3:00pm for the NC State University Faculty and Staff (July 21).

Jun 24, 2025

Fall classes will be published on this website during the week of June 30

Our summer semester isn’t over yet! You can still register for these remaining summer classes > 

May 6, 2025

Tin Can Collage [Workshop]

Learn how to deconstruct tin cans, cut the metal material, and nail the pieces to a board to create an image of your choosing! Students will complete an 8×10” collage… 

Mar 27, 2025

Break to Make Cost & Registration info

For NC State staff and faculty only. Take a BREAK from workday stress to MAKE something creative and fun at The Crafts Center this semester! Register for one or more sessions! Class fee: $25 per session, all… 

Mar 27, 2025

Summer 2025: Remaining Break to Make classes

For NC State University Faculty & Staff only. Session D – Handbuilding Clay Mugs Learn basic handbuilding techniques and design your very own clay planter. Students can embellish clay slab surfaces… 

Mar 27, 2025

Basket Weave Plate in Fused Glass [Workshop]

Use fusing glass and glass powder or fine frit to create a basket weave patterned plate. All supplies included. Instructor: Danene Groenke Saturday, June 28: 9:00am – 4:00pm  Class fees… 

Mar 27, 2025

Glass in the Garden: Round Garden Stakes [Workshop]

Add some sparkle to your home or landscape with a beautiful garden stake consisting of a round stained-glass panel with a custom-made metal stand. Perfect for your garden or a… 

Mar 27, 2025

Optic Plate [Workshop]

Create a fused glass plate with an optic effect using stringers and clear glass. Learn the optic technique and how variations to the technique can impact the effect. Supplies included.… 

Mar 27, 2025

Tiny House Terrariums [Workshop]

Create a tiny garden house made of clear textured glass embellished with accents of stained glass. Choose from several patterns provided by the instructor. Class fee includes materials to make… 

Mar 27, 2025

Introduction to Torch-Fired Enamel

In this introduction to enameling, learn a traditional method of fusing powdered glass on copper using a torch while creating simple charms for earrings, bracelets, or necklaces. Supplies included. Instructor:… 

Mar 27, 2025

Textured Stacking Bands [Workshop]

Working with a variety of tools in the studio you will make three stacking rings with different surfaces. Learn how to form and solder each ring using either wire or… 

Mar 25, 2025

Alternative Printing: Cyanotype & Anthotype Workshop

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… 

Mar 25, 2025

C-41 Color Processing

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… 

Mar 25, 2025

Plastic Camera: An Introduction to Medium Format Film Photography

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 course… 

Mar 25, 2025

Polaroid Emulsion Lift Workshop

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… 

Mar 25, 2025

Basics of Drawing

For beginners. Learn the basics of drawing with graphite, charcoal, and ballpoint pen. Beginning with simple drawing exercises you will learn techniques for shading and value, to create more finished… 

Mar 25, 2025

Introduction to Acrylic Painting

Learn the essentials for beginning to explore acrylic painting. Materials, processes, and color theory are the foundations of acrylic painting. Using these tools you will learn how to color mix,… 

Mar 25, 2025

Introduction to Copperplate Calligraphy 2: Uppercase Lettering

Copperplate is the elegant, ornate script of the 18th century writing masters and the most commonly recognized calligraphy hand.  A classic form with gracious swells and hairlines, it is a… 

Mar 25, 2025

Natural Ink Making

An introduction to foraging and mixing natural inks! Learn a short history of the art of ink making, native plant information, foraging skills, color theory, and ink recipes. After this… 

Mar 25, 2025

Rubber Stamp Carving

This class is open to all skill levels, no previous carving or drawing skills required! Learn how to carve your own small and large sized rubber stamps, to be used… 

Mar 25, 2025

Slip Decoration Workshop (Summer 2025)

This class will focus on using slip decoration techniques to enhance your ceramic surfaces. Contrasting or colored slips will be used for inlay as well as newspaper transfers allowing for… 

Nov 11, 2024

Handbuilding 1: Foundations of Clay

Handbuilding 1 is designed to teach you the fundamentals of handbuilding with clay and introduce you to working in our clay studio. You will learn basic skills including wedging, pinching,… 

Nov 11, 2024

Woodworking 2: Joinery and Intermediate Techniques

This class will expound upon the foundational skills of woodworking by focusing on several ways to create strong, lasting joints. Learn their structural value and adaptable uses for a variety… 

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

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”… 

Jun 9, 2024

Can You Handle It? A Handle Making Workshop

Making handles can be a challenge! The handles may not feel right on the pot as are often rushed and overlooked. This 2-day weekend workshop will walk students through the… 

Mar 29, 2024

Summer 2024-Woodworking 3: Methods of Furniture Construction

Leveraging the skills developed in Woodworking 1 & 2, you will build a small wall mounted cabinet. The cabinet is composed of 2 doors made with bridle joints (a version… 

Mar 29, 2024

Summer 2024: Jigs and Fixtures – Routers

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… 

Mar 29, 2024

Summer 2024: Wood Spirit Carving [Workshop]

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… 

Mar 29, 2024

Guided Studio: Torch-Fired Enameling

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.…