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Classes and Workshops

Mar 27, 2025

Tube Setting Faceted Stones [Workshop]

Tube settings are a practical and easy way to set small, faceted stones. In this workshop you will use heavy walled tubing to create settings for small, faceted stones, learn… 

Mar 26, 2025

Registration for summer semester Wood Classes will open at 3:00pm for NC State students (March 31) and for the public (April 7).

Mar 26, 2025

Registration for summer Photography Classes will open at 1:00pm for NC State students (March 31) and for the public (April 7).

Mar 26, 2025

Registration for summer Mixed Media classes will open at 1:00pm for NC State students (March 31) and for the public (April 7).

Mar 26, 2025

Registration for summer Fibers Classes will open at 9:00am for NC State Students (March 31) and for the public (April 7).

Mar 25, 2025

Beaded Embroidery [Workshop]

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… 

sewing

Mar 25, 2025

Introduction to Sewing 1

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… 

Mar 25, 2025

Upcycled Jewelry [Workshop]

Learn to create jewelry using stuff that might normally be thrown away. Using different materials and simple techniques you’ll create attractive necklaces, earrings and pins. This is a fun way… 

weaving

Mar 25, 2025

Weaving on a Floor Loom – Beginning Weaving

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

Mar 25, 2025

Introduction to Woodturning: Bowls

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… 

Mar 25, 2025

Introduction to Woodturning: Spindles

Come turn some spindles! Learn the techniques and tools used to turn a spindle form on the lathe and its various applications. The class fee includes plenty of wood and… 

SHOP BOT

Mar 25, 2025

Intermediate CNC Router Techniques

Step up your CNC game! Go beyond creating vectors and carving. Learn to create multi-component assemblies such as a tablet stand and inlay for a decorative piece. You’ll be expected… 

Mar 25, 2025

Introduction to Basket Illusion [Workshop]

This hands-on workshop will focus on how to design, prepare and create a basket illusion plate from concept to completed piece. Participants will learn the fundamental skills and process involved… 

Mar 25, 2025

Wood Turned Back Scratchers [Workshop]

This simple project teaches handle-making for a variety of kit projects, but we’ll focus on these telescoping back scratchers. We’ll learn how to drill — long & straight — on… 

Mar 25, 2025

Wood Turned Gyro Top [Workshop]

Use your turning skill and some basic physics to build a long-spinning, self rewinding Gyroscopic Top. These ball-bearing-tipped tops can spin from one to six minutes depending on your design… 

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… 

neg scan

Mar 25, 2025

Basics of Negative Scanning [Workshop]

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.… 

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

Digital Photography: Getting Started

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,… 

NC State

Mar 25, 2025

NC State in Black and White

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… 

plastic

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 1: Lowercase 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

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

Introduction to Silkscreen Printing

Learn the basics of silkscreen and produce two to three prints by the end of class. The fundamentals of silkscreen printing include separations, coating, registration, proper printing techniques, and terminology.… 

Mar 25, 2025

NC Beach Scenes in Watercolor

Come paint beach scenes of coastal North Carolina! Learn watercolor techniques to create beautiful flowing paintings of the ocean, beach, sea oats, umbrellas and more.  No experience necessary – beginners… 

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

Painting Poppies in Watercolor

Learn the basics of watercolor as you paint vibrant, red poppies. No experience necessary – beginners welcome.  All supplies included. Instructor: Laura Azzi Saturday, July 19: 10:00 – 2:00pm Class…