Apr 7, 2026
Fabrication I introduces you to the hands-on world of mold-making and concrete and advanced concrete casting. Through guided beginner-friendly projects, you’ll explore the essential steps of the process, constructing simple…
Mar 30, 2026
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…
Fabricate a sterling silver pendant from sterling sheet and wire and set a faceted oval shaped CZ stone into a heavy walled bezel. Additionally, you’ll learn how to make your…
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…
Basic techniques include cast on, knit, purl, binding off, shaping, basic finishing, and information about types of tools, materials, and pattern resources. You may progress at your own speed. Advanced…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, votive candle holder,…
Create a landscape scene or flowers in a vase using needle felting. This is the process of embedding colorful wool fibers into foundation fabric using barbed needles. Creating a needle…
This focused drawing class is structured to include a blend of fun worksheets for individual explorations, and some guided group activities, whose gleanings will then be applied to longer drawings.…
Turn wooden bowls! In this introductory class, students will have the opportunity to explore the very different experiences found in turning the end grain found in making a bowl. The…
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…
This workshop introduces participants to the foundations of natural material basketry, blending brief history, material exploration, and hands on weaving practice. Students will leave with a finished ribbed egg basket…
Is your houseplant feeling low? Give it a boost with a portable plant stand. In this workshop for beginners, you will use a table saw and mortising machine. By the…
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…
In this workshop students will create a series of folded pages, each featuring a different pop-up technique/strategy, and assemble these into a small ‘dummy’ book to take home and to…
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…
Handbuilding I 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,…
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,…
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…
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…
Learn to take your ideas to the next level in Handbuilding II. This class section is set up as a “concentrated” course, meeting twice a week for three weeks. It…
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…
Learn the basics of silkscreen and produce two to three prints by the end of class. The fundamentals of silkscreen printing include separations, coating, registration, proper printing techniques, and terminology.…
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…
Get your hands in the clay and create beautiful, functional planters just in time for the summer growing season! In this wheel-throwing workshop, students will learn how to throw planters…
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…
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…
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