Nov 11, 2024
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…
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…
Come turn your own decorative acorn in honor of “The City of Oaks.” Friday, March 7, 12:00 – 3:00pm
Learn fun watercolor techniques while painting quintessential flower of the south. Friday, February 28, 2:00 -,5:00pm
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…
Create a sweet stack of rings from 14kt yellow gold-filled wire and silver while learning or refreshing the use of wire solder. By the end of the workshop you’ll be…
The Wheel 1 class is designed to teach you the fundamentals of using the potter’s wheel and introduce you to working in our clay studio. You will learn the basics…
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…
Come turn your own decorative acorn in honor of “The City of Oaks.” Friday, March 7, 4:00 – 7:00pm
Learn the basics of making beaded earrings and make one or more pairs of simple beaded earrings.Thursday, April 3, 11:30am – 1:30pm
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…
Woodcut, Linoleum and Monoprint. This class is open to all, no prior experience necessary. You will produce two to three prints by the end of the 6-week period. Explore relief…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Learn to fabricate a small silver ring and then turn a wooden ring to fit around it. Then assemble and embellish your ring with a small variety of decorative techniques…
Wild flowers with honeybees and seaweed with colorful fish are only two of the possibilities for designing this 10” round, stained glass project using the copper foil method. In the…
No experience necessary. Learn how to paint a beautiful winter landscape in watercolor. Instructor: Laura Azzi Saturday, February 8: 12:00 – 4:00pm Class fees by level: NC State Students – $30 …
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…
Aug 26, 2024
Be sure to include the Crafts Center’s open House in your Wolfpack Welcome Week plans! Learn what the Center has to offer. Tour our studios and learn about how you…
Jun 21, 2024
It may not be glamorous, but it’s the first step. This weekend workshop is focused on using hand tools to plane a rough board to dimension. Participants will also explore…