Classes

Spend four consecutive days immersed in shaping wood by hand in this intensive exploration of carving and chair making and leave with the knowledge of the fundamental hand tools used in woodworking.

Explore the joy of Turkish marbling on paper, wood, and textiles. Each day will have a special focus with ample time to experiment and create your own style.

Beginners and repeat students are welcome.  Dress for a mess!

Learn the foundations of hand-tool wood carving while creating functional and sculptural objects from hardwood.

Learn the foundations of woodworking while building a simple wooden bench using traditional techniques, hand tools, and shop machinery.

Turn rough stock into a finished box while learning essential woodworking tools, machines, and techniques.

Explore the expressive possibilities of watercolor through bold brushwork, color, and spontaneous mark-making in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment.

Build confidence with pencil and paper while learning the essential foundations of drawing.

Build confidence with pencil and paper while learning the essential foundations of drawing.

A relaxed, all-levels figure drawing studio where you can regularly draw from a live nude model at your own pace in a supportive, open environment. Drop-ins welcome as space allows.

Build the projects you want to make with access to a fully equipped woodshop, expert mentorship, and a supportive community of makers.

For those registered for "Woodworking Open Shop 4F26," this add-on extends the Saturday session from 12 PM to 1 PM, creating a four-hour uninterrupted block of woodworking time.

Discover the basics of basket weaving as you create a functional utility tote basket to take home.

Create a luminous Pojagi-style patchwork window hanging that transforms light and space through layered color, sheer fabric, and beautifully finished seams.

Build precision, patience, and confidence through a timeless approach to observational drawing.

For kids who want to explore woodworking in a fun, supportive environment! Our youngest makers will use simple tools and techniques to create projects in wood.

Build the projects you want to make with access to a fully equipped woodshop, expert mentorship, and a supportive community of makers.

Build confidence in drawing through hands-on exploration of materials, techniques, observation, and creative expression.

An introduction to improvisational quilting. Piece a star block in three ways to learn fundamental quilting practices while improvising on theme, composition, and scale.

Build the projects you want to make with access to a fully equipped woodshop, expert mentorship, and a supportive community of makers.

In this 4-week printmaking series, participants will explore the expressive potential of lino-cut printing through the lenses of nature, text, and abstraction.

For young storytellers that want to make their own comics! With their instructor, students will develop unique styles and dynamic characters by looking at references from anime, manga, DC, and Marvel.

For students that want to learn or build upon sewing basics. Students sew by hand and machine, cut patterns, and develop their own personal sewing kit. They will begin by sewing bags, pillows, and simple clothing. As they gain more experience and skill, more complex projects follow. Students will love making things for themselves and their loved ones!

The small class allows for individual attention, and we invite students of all levels to share their skills.

Create beautiful handmade papers using a variety of pulps and mixed materials while learning the traditional art of pulling, shaping, and finishing paper by hand.

Students will become familiar with drawing and painting media and techniques. Students will walk away with awareness of shape, line, composition, proportion drawing, and handling of drawing and painting materials.

Bring dull chisels and plane irons back to life while learning the essential sharpening and tuning skills every hand-tool woodworker needs.

Build your own Adirondack chair and leave with a finished piece ready for summer relaxing on your porch, patio, or backyard. No experience needed!

Immerse yourself in the traditional Japanese art of indigo Shibori and create striking hand-dyed textiles using resist-dye techniques and natural indigo.

Join us for a relaxing evening of creativity and connection as we explore the balance between abstraction and the illusion of form in watercolor painting.

Transform journals into layered works of art through collage, mixed media, and visual storytelling techniques.

Learn the fundamentals of basket weaving as you create a classic apple basket from natural rattan.

Learn the foundations of woodworking while building a simple wooden bench using traditional techniques, hand tools, and shop machinery.

Create richly textured monotype prints using found materials and a portable etching press.

Loosen up your watercolor practice through playful exercises, expressive brushwork, and fresh approaches to color and composition.

Join this weaving class available to all skill levels! In this class, you'll learn how to make a handmade tapestry and gain the knowledge to continue with your new craft.

Craft striking baskets and sculptural forms using the strong, versatile structure of the hexagonal weave.

Go beyond basics with zippers and get started with a garment of your choice. Adjust a pattern for your size; choose and cut fabric expertly.

Oaxacan woodcarving is renowned for its charming, animated, colorfully painted animals. Learn basic tools and techniques of this folk art form, passed down through generations, from master carver Norberto Fabian, who lives and works in the woodcarving village of San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca, Mexico.

Join us for a studio course for beginner and intermediate young artists interested in deepening their artistic practice through drawing and painting from direct observation. 

Create custom boxes, bowls, and other turned forms while exploring the creative possibilities of woodturning.

Experience painting with the medium of gouache (opaque watercolor). Working from an image you choose, we will attempt to capture “place,” by playing with composition and color palette.

If you need to learn how to use a sewing machine for the first time, Basic Sewing is for you. Learn how to operate a sewing machine, learn basic sewing terms, sewing methods and tools of the trades in order to choose, read and understand patterns.

**PLEASE NOTE: Enrolled students must not miss more than one consecutive class or they will not be able to progress to the next level in the course.**

Create elegant handmade books using traditional Japanese stab-binding techniques, including the classic 4-hole stitch and decorative variations.

Krokbragd is a beautiful Norwegian weaving technique that opens up a variety of new ways to create weft-faced designs in your weaving.

Discover the colorful, experimental world of gelatin plate printmaking and create your own one-of-a-kind prints and cards.

Bring dull chisels and plane irons back to life while learning the essential sharpening and tuning skills every hand-tool woodworker needs.

Create custom boxes, bowls, and other turned forms while exploring the creative possibilities of woodturning.

Create a set of 10 beautifully hand-dyed canvas tote bags using traditional Japanese indigo Shibori techniques—perfect for gifting or everyday use.