Nov 16, 2024
Nov 12, 2024
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…
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.…
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…
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,…
Charge up your camera batteries and take your photography skills up a level. This class will consist of four sessions comprised of a classroom lecture on the topic for the…
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…
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…
Now that you’ve completed your masterpiece it’s time to show it off! This workshop teaches you the ins and outs of proper product photography so that you can share your…
This is an online class that will meet remotely via ZOOM. Whether you’re taking pictures with a phone or a DSLR, this retouching class will improve your knowledge of basic and…
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…
Explore alternative process photography and create stunning, unconventional images on light-sensitive paper without a lens! You’ll build pinhole cameras for use outside of class, then return to the darkroom where…
For NC State students only. Don’t have time to commit to a full-length crafts class? Come join us for an afternoon of fun and learning! Register for one or more sessions.…
This workshop will explore the intersection of clay and cork by introducing students to the process of combining these two materials into cohesive finished pieces. Visiting artist, Jordan Blankenship, will…
Nov 11, 2024
This workshop is designed to introduce students to working within the format of the human figure. During the two consecutive 2-day weekend sessions you will learn techniques for building, shaping,…
An intermediate level class- basic wheel throwing experience is necessary. The cup is one of the most common and familiar forms in ceramics, offering an almost endless platform to express…
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,…
Learn to take your ideas to the next level in Handbuilding 2. This class is designed for you to expand your handbuilding skills. Demonstrations will reinforce coiling and slab construction…
Handbuilding 3 is designed for intermediate to advanced level students who want to hone their skills, learn a variety of creative handbuilding techniques, and build on their surface design abilities.…
Learn how to texture and color niobium and titanium using electrical current. Colored niobium/titanium can be used as a piece of jewelry on its own or added to other metals…
Learn how to add depth and dimension to your designs with layered sweat soldering techniques. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore the process step-by-step, from concept to creation. By the…
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…
This class will expound upon the foundational skills of woodworking by focusing on several ways to create strong, lasting joints. Learn their structural value and adaptable uses for a variety…
Leveraging the skills developed in Woodworking 1 & 2, participants will build a poplar side table to be constructed from rough wood to finished product. Joinery will be of mortise…
Explore the creation of original books in various methods and techniques. With the focus on traditional and non-traditional. We will also focus on how the book format has been used…
Learn to create surface textures by layering transparent & opaque enamels with separation medium then activating a transformation with fire. Familiarity with hot enamel is required. Most materials and supplies…
An introduction to the Crafts Center’s ShopBot router, where you will learn to design imagery, create tool paths, and execute basic cuts. You will also understand the basics of setting…
Design and construct a pendant and earrings by learning basic metal working techniques. You will learn to saw, file, texture, rivet, and solder using sheet metal and wire in this basic…
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…
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…