Mondays, 6 Week ClassIntermediate, Advanced, Professional *Please note: Students must be able to attend the first class of the session. Students will learn the fundamentals of working with porcelain paper-clay, including how to make the paper-clay slip, composition, preparation and ideal firing techniques. We will also cover essential and creative methods of construction. Each week […]

Mondays, 6 Week Class Intermediate In this Intermediate Metalsmithing class, students will be introduced to technique-based projects designed to increase confidence with the torch and expand and hone their jewelry fabrication skill set, with a focus on torch control and more advanced stone setting techniques like unusual bezel and tube settings.  Basic metal fabrication skills are […]

Mondays, 6 Week ClassIntermediate, Advanced Enjoy all the wonderful creative techniques that are unique to watercolor: how to control wet-into wet washes and use those creative techniques to express your subject. We will learn how to plan for success by using the elements of design, color theory and painting plans. Emphasis will be on how […]

Mondays, 6 Week ClassBeginner, Intermediate This is an introductory class to the pottery wheel. Instructor provides step-by-step instruction and demonstrations to help you create functional clay objects.  This class will cover the basics of wheel throwing, trimming, and glazing of functional forms. We will create mugs, bowls, plates, and more. Ages 17 and up. Details […]

Mondays, 6 Week ClassMondays are geared to those new to the intuitive process Has your artwork lost its spark? Are you caught in the struggle of trying too hard, feeling frustrated, and surrounded by unfinished paintings? Let’s change that. This class is designed to bring back the joy, ease, and fun in your creative process. […]

Mondays, 6 Week ClassAll levels welcome! This course is designed to help students of all levels develop strategies to strengthen the gesture, proportion, perspective, and color in their portrait paintings by the time-honored tradition of making master copies. Students will be working from high quality 2D reproductions in this course as a matter of convenience, […]

All levels welcome! A relaxed, beginner-friendly course. An inviting introduction to printmaking for anyone curious about exploring new materials and creative processes. No prior printmaking experience is required. We’ll work at a comfortable pace with guided demonstrations and plenty of time for experimentation in a supportive studio environment.Participants will explore a variety of traditional and […]

Mondays, 6 Week ClassAdvanced, Professional This is a guided independent studies class for the intermediate to advanced metalsmith student.  A different skill-set is focused on each semester, but you may bring in your jewelry projects or start something new! Bring in your jewelry projects or start something new! We'll troubleshoot both design and technique challenges […]

Tuesdays, 6 Week ClassAll levels welcome! Class meeting: September 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, *No class on September 6th, 13th. Make-up on October 20th, 27th  This class will provide students with the creative tools to improve overall functioning and will aim to introduce relaxation techniques that focus on positive thinking, mindfulness, self-awareness, and growth. Using therapeutic approach […]

Tuesdays, 6 Week ClassBeginner In this introductory class we will be exploring all the possibilities for clay handbuilding. Each week will be a new technique, including slab, coil, and extruder. With these techniques we can explore tile making, containers, dinnerware and non-functional decorative pieces. Lastly you will be learning how to decorate you pieces with […]

Tuesdays, 6 Week ClassIntermediate, Advanced Neat, portable and inexpensive, colored pencils can be used for any style work, from rough sketches to finely detailed realism. Students experiment with color and techniques for a full range of special effects. Emphasis on developing an individual style through personal guidance from instructor and class discussion. Some background in […]

Tuesdays, 6 Week ClassBeginner Refresh the fundamentals or learn from scratch! In this introductory 6-week metalsmithing class, you'll learn thefundamental skills of metal jewelry fabrication. Learn good studio habits while learning how to solder with a gas torch. Sawing, filing, using the flex-shaft, riveting techniques. finish work and other common bench andstudio necessities are also […]