CLIPPER WALLET WORKSHOP Katie Coleman Saturday - Sunday, July 16 -17 9:00AM - 5:00PM Would you pay top dollar for a new wallet? No need if you make it yourself! Come spend a weekend making a vertical clipper style wallet. The wallet will have a smooth outer shell for maximum tooling (or an extra pocket.) […]
Connecticut’s Premier Outdoor Juried Show of American Craft returns to the Guilford Green July 15, 16, 17. Mark your calendars and plan to join us then to celebrate American craft, and the communities of artists, makers and attendees who support it. CLICK HERE for more information
LAMP WORKED GLASS BEADS WORKSHOP Stephanie Maddalena Session A: Saturday - Sunday, July 16 - 17 Session B: Saturday - Sunday, August 6 - 7 10:00AM - 4:00PM Students will learn to use a torch to melt glass rods, creating personalized colorful beads. Many decorating techniques will be demonstrated, including enamels, metal foils, flowers and […]
BYZANTINE CHAIN MAILLE WORKSHOP Lynn Sheft Saturday, July 16 1:00PM - 5:00PM The Byzantine chain maille is one of the oldest and most popular patterns used for jewelry through the centuries. It is made using specific sized jump rings that are woven in a particular pattern. Learn how to open and close jump rings to […]
Connecticut’s Premier Outdoor Juried Show of American Craft returns to the Guilford Green July 15, 16, 17. Mark your calendars and plan to join us then to celebrate American craft, and the communities of artists, makers and attendees who support it. CLICK HERE for more information
INTRO TO THE HAND FORGED BLADE WORKSHOP Aidan Garrity Session A: Saturday - Sunday, July 23 - 24 Session B: Saturday - Sunday, August 27 - 28 10:00AM - 5:00PM This weekend workshop will cover the basics of forging, grinding, heat treating, and sharpening of a small utility knife. The instructor will discuss fit and […]
Paper Quilling For Kids Workshop Lynn Sheft Saturday, July 23 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM Paper quilling is an art form that employs strips of paper that are wrapped around a quilling tool and then pressed into various shapes. These are then glued down to make shapes and images to create pictures that may be […]
The summer youth art program at Guilford Art Center is geared towards developing your child’s creative expression, artistic skills and social interaction through hands-on activities. Classes cover a range of mediums and themes, including ceramics, painting, photography, sewing, recycled sculpture, mixed media, art & geometry, metalworking, sensory art, printmaking (collagraphy), drawing cartoons and more. Workshops […]
GELLI PLATES: FAT EIGHTHS WORKSHOP Briah Luckey Saturday, July 30 10:00AM - 4:00PM Would you like to make your very own collection of printed and painted fabric with nature as your muse? Imagine stitching, quilting, and other whimsical applications for your hand printed textiles. Would you like to explore this process in a surprising, forgiving, […]
Card Holder Wallet Workshop Katie Coleman Saturday, July 30 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM For Teens ages 12+. In this class students will learn to pattern, tool, dye and sew a small leather cardholder wallet. Students should bring an apron or wear clothes that can get stained, which may occur in the process. Fee payable […]
INTRO TO BLACKSMITHING WORKSHOP Mace Vitale Saturday - Sunday, July 30 - 31 10:00AM - 4:00PM This workshop will introduce students to the basics of forging steel to shape using a hammer and an anvil. Fee payable with tuition $45.00. Tuition $300.00 Members $270.00 • REGISTER ONLINE
LEATHER ACCESSORIES WORKSHOP Katie Coleman Sunday, July 31 9:00AM - 4:00PM Leather accessories seem to find their way into every decade of fashion. Cuff bracelets, head-bands, leather pendants, delicate woven chokers – there are a variety of projects that can be created and worn on a daily basis. Whatever your style, come make a piece […]
Monday, 10am – 5pm
Tuesday, 10am – 5pm
Wednesday, 10am – 5pm
Thursday, 10am – 5pm
Friday, 10am – 5pm
Saturday, 10am – 5pm
Sunday, 12 – 5pm
