Classes and Workshops

Jun 15, 2024

Hand-Cut Dovetails [Workshop]

There’s no joint quite as satisfying as the dovetail. Join us in this workshop where you will learn the math-free method of laying out and cutting dovetails by hand to… 

Jun 15, 2024

Puerto Rican Tiple [Workshop]

Get a taste of being a luthier with this simple to make, simple to play instrument building workshop. Class will include beginner tuning and basic playing technique instruction. Instructor: Karl Fisher… 

Jun 15, 2024

Sharpening Hand Tools: Scrapers, Planes, Chisels, and More! [Workshop]

This three-day workshop will cover both basic and advanced methods of sharpening almost all of the hand tools in your shop. Classes will start with demonstrations and talks followed by… 

Jun 15, 2024

Turned Ornaments [Workshop]

This introductory woodturning class offers a delightful journey into the art of creating wooden Christmas ornaments. Participants will learn to craft three distinct styles: a charming birdhouse ornament with two… 

Jun 15, 2024

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Jun 15, 2024

Enlarging Color Film [Workshop]

Working with color film is a great way to expand your photographic versatility and gain access to new compositional techniques! While negative scanning is a great way to easily preserve… 

Jun 15, 2024

Registration for fall Mixed Media classes will open at 1:00pm for NC State students (July 14) and for the public (July 21).

Jun 15, 2024

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Jun 15, 2024

Artist Brush Making: From Tool to Treasure [Workshop]

Explore the idea that a tool can be a piece of functional artwork. Learn to make a variety of brushes and how to harvest and source materials. You’ll create brush… 

Jun 15, 2024

Dutch Pour Painting [Workshop]

The Dutch Pour is an acrylic pouring technique. This is where the artist pours “fluid” acrylic paints on a canvas to create a truly one-of-a-kind piece of abstract artwork. The… 

Jun 15, 2024

Encaustic Photo Transfer Painting [Workshop]

Do you love art but are completely out of wall space? Is your home small but your love of art is big. This is the art class for you! 

Jun 15, 2024

Gouache for Beginners [Workshop]

In this workshop you will learn how to safely use encaustic supplies, how to get a smooth or textured surface. How to utilize art supplies you already own with encaustic as well as how to incorporate other mixed media materials in your work. 

Jun 15, 2024

Painting Coneflowers in Watercolor [Workshop]

You see them everywhere in the summer through early fall. Now learn how to paint them in watercolor!  No experience necessary – beginners welcome. All supplies included. Instructor: Laura Azzi… 

Jun 15, 2024

Watercolor Pumpkin Patch [Workshop]

No experience necessary. Learn how to paint charming fall pumpkins in watercolor with added interest from pen and ink. Instructor: Laura Azzi Saturday, October 19: 12:00 – 4:00pm Class fees… 

Jun 15, 2024

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Jun 15, 2024

Autumn Leaf Brooch in Silver [Workshop]

For all skill levels. Welcome to the fall season! Join me as I teach you how to craft a stunning leaf brooch. In this workshop, you’ll discover the art of… 

Jun 15, 2024

Colored Pencil on Metal [Workshop]

In this workshop you will create colorful metal canvases using a non-traditional method. You’ll create a ‘canvas’ using disc cutters, hammers, and a torch. Then learn layering and blending techniques… 

Jun 15, 2024

Working with Wire

Working with wire is one of the oldest techniques for creating handmade jewelry. This 4-week class is comprised of four projects (components), each week a new component will be demonstrated… 

Jun 15, 2024

Glass in the Garden: Rectangular Garden Stakes [Workshop]

Enhance your garden or large potted plant with a striking 16” x 5” rectangular garden stake made with the copper foil method of stained glass. Learn construction techniques using scrap… 

Jun 15, 2024

Hot Glass Beads: An Introduction to Lampworking

Come spend a weekend learning to make glass beads using a torch and rods of glass. Learn to make a variety of beads that can be used to make an… 

Jun 15, 2024

Lampworked Beads That Are Not Round! [Workshop]

If you can make a round bead but it is not quite perfectly round maybe this is the class for you. In this 3-day workshop you will make different shape… 

Jun 15, 2024

Stained Glass Plant Containers [Workshop] 

Your house plants deserve a lovely and colorful container created using the copper foil method of stained glass. Choose from several patterns (some options pictured above) that will be provided… 

Jun 14, 2024

Needle Felting [Workshop]

Learn the craft of needle felting by making a bold and colorful 2″ wide cuff bracelet or stunning neckpiece. The craft of needle felting is the process of embedding colorful wool… 

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

Traditional Appalachian Turkey Wing Whisk Broom [Workshop]

Join Sarah Ann Austin for a hands-on workshop on the traditional craft of broom making. Learn to create a beautiful and functional Appalachian turkey wing whisk broom. The turkey wing… 

Jun 14, 2024

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Jun 11, 2024

Summer 2024 – Break to Make classes: for staff & employees only

View the remaining summer semester Break to Make classes. 

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…