Classes and Workshops

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… 

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… 

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

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

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

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… 

Mar 25, 2025

Resin Art [Workshop]

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… 

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

Watercolor Sunflowers

No experience necessary – beginners welcome. With their imposing height and large, bold leaves and flower heads, sunflowers are wonderful painting subjects. Come join this workshop and learn to paint… 

Mar 25, 2025

Woodworking 1: Foundations of Woodworking

Welcome to woodworking! This class is an exploration of the techniques and processes that are key to expanding skill in fine woodworking. Over four class periods, you will cover the… 

Mar 25, 2025

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

Mar 25, 2025

Altered Lidded Pots Workshop

This 2-day workshop will guide you through the process of creating well-fitted lids for out-of-round shaped vessels. Students will learn how to shape lids for square, rectangular, and even oval… 

Mar 25, 2025

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,… 

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… 

Mar 25, 2025

Wheel 2: Expanding Throwing Skills

Wheel II 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… 

Dec 5, 2024

Crats Center Exhibition

Dec 5, 2024

Jordan Blankenship Exhibition: CORKER!

  Exhibition: January 6 – April 26, 2025 Closing Reception: April 26, 5:30 – 7:30pm Jordan Blankenship is a functional designer who explores the development of ceramic sets that embrace practical thinking while… 

Nov 16, 2024

C:LAB class listings are not currently available but will be added at a later date.

Nov 12, 2024

Abstract Printing [Workshop]

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. You are… 

Nov 12, 2024

Continuing Darkroom Photography

Discover the real magic of darkroom printing! In this class, you will expand upon your darkroom printing knowledge by manipulating light using multiple advanced darkroom techniques, producing creative and stunning… 

Nov 12, 2024

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,… 

Nov 12, 2024

Fun with Portraiture!  [Workshop]

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…