New Spring Semester Catalog; More Winter Workshops; Faculty Exhibit

We’re so pleased to release the new spring catalog, filled with in-person and online classes and workshops for kids and adults. Classes kick off the week of March 29 and run through June 5. Registration will continue to be online only.

 

Class sizes for on-campus gatherings will continue to be limited and with a strict masking mandate and all other protocols in place, in order to operate safely. 

 

Classes and workshops are available in a variety of mediums, including beading, blacksmithing, calligraphy, ceramics, drawing, fiber arts, metalsmithing, painting, photography, sculpture, and weaving. Have kids? Make sure to check out the April break week sessions for kids ages 9+ and 13+.

 

 

Sunday, March 7. 1:00-4:00pm

Learn the basics of machine sewing or refresh your sewing skills. Machine functions will be reviewed as well as sewing demonstrations and time experimenting on the machines. Sewing machines will be provided or you are welcome to bring your own. Fee payable with tuition $15.

Tuition: $39; Members $35.10

Wednesday, March 10. 10:00am-4:00pm

Each student will be given a pre-warped rigid heddle loom and the instructor will guide students through weaving an infinity scarf using designer yarns of their choosing. No previous experience required. Fee payable with tuition $25.

Tuition: $165; Members $148.50

Saturday-Sunday, March 13-14. 1:00pm-4:00pm

Play and embrace paint from a place of no judgement. Focus on experimenting; subjects explored are color theory, color mixing, brush techniques, paint handling, layering and composition. This is a jump start to any creative practice.

Tuition: $78; Members $70.20

Saturday, March 13. 1:00pm-5:00pm

This ancient off-loom beading technique creates both flat bands and structural shapes. Learn flat, odd-count peyote to create a flat and fluid bracelet. All it takes is Fireline thread, a beading needle and delica seed beads. Fee payable with tuition $21.

Tuition: $52; Members $46.80

Sunday, March 21. 1:00pm-4:30pm

Hand stitch a small fabric book that can be designed for a variety of uses. Learn basic sewing and patchwork techniques as well as beginning embroidery techniques. Basic supplies will be provided although students are welcome to bring their own fabrics and embellishments. Fee payable with tuition $15.

Tuition: $45; Members $40.95

Saturday-Sunday, March 27-28. 10:00am-4:00pm

Start with basic forging techniques, making a “warm up” spoon. The bowl of the ladle will be hammered out of sheet metal. Different skills will be showing for forging the handle, including shouldering, splitting, twisting and braiding. The bowl and handle will be riveted together – ready for chili or soup! Fee payable with tuition $40.

Tuition: $385; Members $346.50