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Summer 2025

May 6, 2025

Tin Can Collage [Workshop]

Learn how to deconstruct tin cans, cut the metal material, and nail the pieces to a board to create an image of your choosing! Students will complete an 8×10” collage… 

Mar 27, 2025

Session B – Hand Embroidery

A crash course in hand embroidery! Learn the basic stitches fundamental to creating most textures and visual structures; Among these are running, back, stem, split, chain, and feather stitching patterns,… 

Mar 27, 2025

Session C – Pottery Wheel

Try your hands at the potter’s wheel while making a clay bowl or cup during this fun activity! Pick your favorite piece to be glazed and finished in the Crafts… 

Mar 27, 2025

Session D – Handbuilding Clay Mugs

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.… 

Mar 27, 2025

Session E – Fused Glass

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… 

Mar 27, 2025

Basket Weave Plate in Fused Glass [Workshop]

Use fusing glass and glass powder or fine frit to create a basket weave patterned plate. All supplies included. Instructor: Danene Groenke Saturday, June 28: 9:00am – 4:00pm  Class fees… 

Mar 27, 2025

Beyond Basic Flat Glass

Push yourself to learn more about the art of stained glass! Explore advanced construction and soldering techniques to create a challenging 2-D panel or a 3-D project. The class fee… 

Mar 27, 2025

Flower Power Box in Stained Glass [Workshop]

It’s fun, it’s colorful, it’s 60’s and 70’s mod!  Explore advanced box construction and soldering techniques as you construct this groovy, retro-inspired lidded box (approx. 7” x 4” x 2.5… 

Mar 27, 2025

Glass in the Garden: Round Garden Stakes [Workshop]

Add some sparkle to your home or landscape with a beautiful garden stake consisting of a round stained-glass panel with a custom-made metal stand. Perfect for your garden or a… 

Mar 27, 2025

Introduction to Glass Fusing and Slumping

An introductory level class – no experience necessary. Learn the basics of fusing and forming glass in a kiln. Projects include making small plates, bowls, soap dishes, a votive candle… 

Mar 27, 2025

Optic Plate [Workshop]

Create a fused glass plate with an optic effect using stringers and clear glass. Learn the optic technique and how variations to the technique can impact the effect. Supplies included.… 

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Mar 27, 2025

Tiny House Terrariums [Workshop]

Create a tiny garden house made of clear textured glass embellished with accents of stained glass. Choose from several patterns provided by the instructor. Class fee includes materials to make… 

Mar 27, 2025

Beginning Metalsmithing

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… 

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Mar 27, 2025

Cabochons

A beginning level class. Learn how to cut slabs of stone and polish into dome shaped forms to produce gems worthy of setting into brooches, rings, or necklaces! This cabochon… 

Mar 27, 2025

Introduction to Torch-Fired Enamel

In this introduction to enameling, learn a traditional method of fusing powdered glass on copper using a torch while creating simple charms for earrings, bracelets, or necklaces. Supplies included. Instructor:… 

Mar 27, 2025

Simple Enameled Ring [Workshop]

More adventures in torch fired enameling! This workshop will introduce students to fabricating finger fashion in a simple way. Familiarity with vitreous enameling is necessary (Intro to Torch Fired Enameling… 

Mar 27, 2025

Silver Brooch [Workshop]

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… 

Mar 27, 2025

Silver Curb Chain [Workshop]

For all skill levels. Formed from interlocked links the curb chain, with its lovely, twisted style, is designed to sit flat against your neckline or wrist. During class you will… 

Mar 27, 2025

Spinner Ring in Silver [Workshop]

Rings unite! Create your own spinner ring using a forming technique known as anticlastic raising. In this process an outer band is formed in such a way to creatively “capture”… 

stacking rings

Mar 27, 2025

Stacking Rings [Workshop]

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… 

Mar 27, 2025

Tab and Prong Setting [Workshop]

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… 

Mar 27, 2025

Textured Stacking Bands [Workshop]

Working with a variety of tools in the studio you will make three stacking rings with different surfaces. Learn how to form and solder each ring using either wire or… 

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… 

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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… 

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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… 

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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…