Combine the discipline of a traditional art with a contemporary approach to image-making. Treat each stroke as a choreography of movements. Using rice paper and ink, apply your practice to new forms.
SAORI is a contemporary improvisational weaving art from Japan, influenced by Zen principles. Instead of following a pre-designed pattern, create your own pattern as you weave. There are no mistakes, just your own unique designs.
Design and make a wearable pair of leather sandals. The focus will be on process and skill building, progressing through every step from design to construction: drawing exercises; studies of color and shape; measuring the feet; making thoughtful d
Take a week off from your summer routine and spend it in our upholstery workshop—just like our regular Upholstery class but offered in an intensive five days. This class follows an open workshop format, incorporating students of all levels.
Create beautiful swirls and mottling colors on paper with several forms of marbling. Learn Turkish- style marbling on water thickened with carrageenan (Irish moss).
Understanding photography’s basics is essential to making great images. Start with basic photographic principles and camera controls and expand to composition, color theory and issues of visual perception.
Learn fundamentals as you work a given plan through to completion. With a focus on six essential power tools, learn properties of wood and shop etiquette, interpret a plan, cut and mill stock and use basic machine joinery.
Learn fundamentals as you work a given plan through to completion. With a focus on six essential power tools, learn properties of wood and shop etiquette, interpret a plan, cut and mill stock and use basic machine joinery.
Learn fundamentals as you work a given plan through to completion. With a focus on six essential power tools, learn properties of wood and shop etiquette, interpret a plan, cut and mill stock and use basic machine joinery.
Explore Turkish-style marbling on textiles such as ribbon, cotton, linen, silk and pre-sewn scarves. Combine beautiful swirls and mottling colors to create lovely, unique designs.
Wicker – pliable willow twigs – lends itself to weaving and is a traditional material for utilitarian and decorative baskets. Explore basic basket structures, various weaving materials and commonly used tools.
Learn fundamentals as you work a given plan through to completion. With a focus on six essential power tools, learn properties of wood and shop etiquette, interpret a plan, cut and mill stock and use basic machine joinery.
Co-sponsored by Eastern Mass. Guild of Woodworkers Restore antique gilded picture and mirror frames with genuine gold leaf, using traditional water and oil gilding methods.
Learn fundamentals as you work a given plan through to completion. With a focus on six essential power tools, learn properties of wood and shop etiquette, interpret a plan, cut and mill stock and use basic machine joinery.
Learn how to operate a sewing machine, read and understand patterns. Learn basic sewing terms, sewing methods and tools of the trade. Then apply your newly found skills by sewing a pillow, apron or simple drawstring pants.
Learn how to operate a sewing machine, read and understand patterns. Learn basic sewing terms, sewing methods and tools of the trade. Then apply your newly found skills by sewing a pillow, apron or simple drawstring pants.
Learn how to register and print a repeat pattern on fabric. Mix textile inks and discuss many wonderful things you can create on a fabric printing table.
For comic book artists ready to go to the next level. Advance your skills in storytelling, drawing, lettering and inking. Learn to master professional tools and techniques.
Children learn basic woodworking skills starting with simple projects, using hand tools. Continuing students undertake larger and more complex projects, gaining appreciation for wood as a creative medium. New projects each section.
Make your own comics. Looking at anime and manga, learn how to tell stories in visual form. Create dynamic characters, stories, and visuals with a collaborative artist-writer teaching team.
