Classes

Jun 14, 2024

Hand Woven Tapestries: Introduction to Frame Loom 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… 

Jun 14, 2024

Intermediate/Advanced Knitting

For knitters who have taken a beginning class or experienced knitters who would like to stretch themselves by taking on a more complicated project. Bring your own yarn, tools, and… 

Jun 14, 2024

Introduction to Sewing

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… 

Jun 14, 2024

Spinning 102: A Next Steps Class

You’ve completed the introductory spinning class, now further your skills by learning how to spin yarn of the thickness, twist, smoothness, and fluffiness that you wish. You will also learn… 

Jun 14, 2024

Weaving on a Floor Loom – Beginning Weaving

Learn to weave on the Crafts Center’s new Schacht Baby Wolf looms! You will first be introduced to reading a simple weaving draft. After discussing the interaction of weaving colors… 

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… 

Jun 9, 2024

Focused Forms: Bowls

Focus on expanding and refining wheel throwing skills while concentrating on a specific form. This class provides you the opportunity to dive in and explore the possibilities within the bowl… 

Jun 9, 2024

Learning Porcelain

Learning Porcelain is designed to introduce you to the joys and the challenges of working with porcelain on the wheel.  Demonstrations will cover a variety of techniques related to clay… 

Jun 9, 2024

Raku Firing [Workshop]

Raku pottery is primarily for decorative artwork, resulting in smoky black and/or metallic surfaces that are ready to take home the day of firing! Horsehair and feather firings will occur… 

Jun 9, 2024

Ocarina Workshop

Ocarinas, a type of vessel flute, have been made by cultures across the globe for thousands of years. This workshop is open to ALL experience levels. You will learn how… 

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.… 

Mar 29, 2024

Summer 2024: Silver Curb Chain [Workshop]

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… 

Mar 28, 2024

Summer 2024: Composing the Surface: An Image Transfer Workshop

Underglaze and slip transfers are a great way to add color, pattern, and variety to the surface of your pieces. This hands-on workshop will introduce students to the process of… 

Oct 31, 2023

Right Angle Weave

Are you new to beading and enjoy a slower paced class, but still come out with a project you can finish in one sitting?  If so, consider this simple Right…