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Stained Glass: Diamond Sun
Saturday , 12:00 p.m.
May 9th
Ages 16-99+

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[***This class is construction based. Hand strength & dexterity is recommended.***]

[*** SAFETY!!! : PLEASE WEAR CLOSED TOE SHOES TO CLASS.***]

Class:

In this Adult workshop, you discover the basic steps and the tools used in the Stained Glass making process. In a step-by-step instruction, small group learning environment, each person in the class will create your very own individualized stained glass DIAMOND SUN PATTERN! 

What You’ll Learn:

You will learn how to properly use the basic tools of a stained glass artist, and you will learn the FOUR basic steps of the stained glass making process: Glass Cutting, Glass Grinding, Foiling, and Soldering. 

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of the two hour workshop, you will have learned and experienced first-hand all the steps of how to make a piece of stained glass art, and you will leave with a completed Stained Glass Diamond Sun pattern.

Deadline to register by: May 5th  

Instructor: Rachel Seligman

Supply List

All Supplies included.

Stained Glass: Fish
Saturday , 12:00 p.m.
April 11th
Ages 16-99+

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[***This class is construction based. Hand strength & dexterity is recommended.***]

[*** SAFETY!!! : PLEASE WEAR CLOSED TOE SHOES TO CLASS.***]

Class:

In this Adult workshop, you discover the basic steps and the tools used in the Stained Glass making process. In a step-by-step instruction, small group learning environment, each person in the class will create your very own individualized stained glass FISH GARDEN STAKE! 

What You’ll Learn:

You will learn how to properly use the basic tools of a stained glass artist, and you will learn the FOUR basic steps of the stained glass making process: Glass Cutting, Glass Grinding, Foiling, and Soldering. 

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of the two hour workshop, you will have learned and experienced first-hand all the steps of how to make a piece of stained glass art, and you will leave with a completed Stained Glass Fish Garden Stake.

Deadline to register by: April 7th  

Instructor: Rachel Seligman

Supply List

All Supplies included.

Curious About Yoga?
Saturday, 9:00 am
April 18 | Ages 16+

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New to yoga or looking to build confidence to step in to a class? In this workshop we will breakdown what yoga is, what to expect in a yoga class from basic breathing techniques, breaking down poses and using props. We will practice poses, ask questions, and a have a short yoga session.

What You’ll Learn:

In a group, movement-by-movement instructed environment, you will learn traditional and easy yoga stances and practices.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of the class meeting you will leave refreshed with a better mental and physical well-being, and will have a better understanding of yoga classes.

Deadline to register by: April 14th

Instructor: Sara Dauwe

Supply List

 

All supplies included.

** Please stay home if you are feeling sick.

** Please review our terms and conditions here.

Introduction to Broom Making: Cobweb Broom
Saturday, May 2nd, 12:00pm
Ages 16-99+

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Class:

Discover the old world charm of making a cobweb broom in the traditional style. These brooms are functional but make great decorative items, and great gifts!

What You’ll Learn:

Learn the basic weaving techniques used to make a broom, with natural broomcorn (sorghum) and organic handles.  Leave with a completed project.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a beautifully crafted cobweb broom and a deeper appreciation for the tactile knowledge carried through craft.

Deadline to register by: April 28th  

Instructor:  Dustin Cecil 

Supply List

 

All supplies included

Coiled Basketry
Saturday, 12:00 pm
April 18 – May 9 | Ages 16-99+

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Class:

Intro to Coiled Basketry introduces participants to foundational basket-making techniques through the practice of coiling. Using a range of natural and found fibers, including pine needles, students will learn how to build form through stitching, tension, and repetition. The class emphasizes material exploration, hand skills, and an understanding of basketry as both a functional and historically significant craft practice.

What You’ll Learn:

In a group learning environment, you’ll learn the basic skills of coiled basketry making, and learn fun information such as coiled basketry across cultures and histories, Emphasis on tension, stitch consistency, and building even stitches, and so much more!

What You’ll Leave With:

.By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a beautifully handwoven basket and a deeper appreciation for the tactile knowledge carried through craft.

Deadline to register by: April 14th  

Instructor:  Erica Fitzgerald

Supply List

All Supplies Included

Beginner Sewing
Saturday, 9:00 am
April 18 – May 9 | Ages 9-12

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Discover the wonders of using a sewing machine and the magic of creating something new and unique!

Students will focus on the “ins and outs” of working with a sewing machine from threading, to winding a bobbin, to sewing with a proper seam allowance, and to troubleshooting common machine issues, while making some creative and fun sewing projects.

What You’ll Learn:

In this class fun 4 week class, your child will learn how to use a sewing machine safely and properly. They will then  learn to craft a exciting beginning sewing projects such as: Simple Thread Catcher, Fold-up Wallet, and a Hemingway Zipper Pouch!

*No sewing experience required.

What You’ll Leave With:

Participants will get to take home the three projects listed above, a new found knowledge of how to use a sewing machine and a new passion for the fiber arts, and materials list written by the class instructor home to continue creating more, year after year!

Deadline to register by: April 14th 

Instructor:  Rachel Robertson

Supply List

  • All Supplies Included.

 

Seagrass Basketry
Saturday, 12:00 pm
March 21 – April 11 | Ages 16-99+

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Class:

Learn the meditative art of seagrass basketry in this hands-on workshop. Using natural seagrass and simple techniques, participants will explore how traditional craft practices connect us to place, labor, and rhythm.

What You’ll Learn:

In a group learning environment, you’ll learn the basic skills of seagrass basketry, and learn fun information such as types of baskets, how to twine, basket shaping, and much more!

What You’ll Leave With:

.By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a beautifully handwoven flower basket and a deeper appreciation for the tactile knowledge carried through craft.

Deadline to register by: March 17th  

Instructor:  Erica Fitzgerald

Supply List

All Supplies Included

Beginner Wheel Throwing
Saturdays, 12:00 pm
March 21 – May 9 | Ages 16-99+

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Class:

Experience of magic of working in clay as you create and glaze functional, decorative, and sculptural forms using a pottery wheel. Students will develop a basic understanding of how to operate a pottery wheel as they work on teacher-led projects and practices.

What You’ll Learn:

In a small group learning environment, you will learn step-by-step instructions of the fundamentals of how to use a potter’s wheel such as wedging, centering, pulling, shaping, and finishing. With these skills, you will learn how to throw the three basic forms on a potter’s wheel: a cylinder, a bowl, and a simple vase form. You will also learn about basic glazing finishing skills for completing your pottery.

***(Students are required to follow the instructor’s curriculum. Only work produced from that curriculum will be fired.)***

What You’ll Leave With:

Depending on the disciplinary skill of the student, a student may leave with 7-10 completed pieces of pottery from 25lb bag of clay.

(Students will submit glazed works for final firing on the last class of the session. Students will be contacted, via email, once their pottery has finished firing and available for pick up on a later date)

Deadline to register by: March  17th 

Instructor:  Emery Cotten

Supply List

Students will need to bring:

  1. Own set of clay or throwing tools
  2. Large cleaning sponge
  3. Small clay work sponge
  4. Approx. 2ft x 2ft piece of Canvas
  5. Small bucket for cleaning and tool storage
  6. (Optional) Small/detail paintbrushes for glazing
  7. (Optional) Plastic bags for wrapping work
  8. Any sized notebook

Students will be provided:

  1. Shelf space as close to their creation station as possible
  2. (1x) bag of clay

Links to Class Required Items: (These are recommendations, not the required brands

  1. Clay / Throwing Tools
  2. Large Cleaning Sponge
  3. Small clay work sponge
    • We recommend buying a basic toolkit with a small sponge included.
  4. Small Bucket for cleaning
    • Any clean, small to medium sized bucket will do.
  5. Canvas
    • We recommend a minimum of 2ft x 2ft piece.

Weekend Watercolors
Saturday, 9:00 am
March 21 – May 9 | Ages 16-99+

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Class:

Enjoy a relaxing Saturday while learning the art of watercolor painting. Learn useful techniques such as layering, creating luminosity, and working with white space. All levels are welcome in this casual class.

What You’ll Learn:

In a group learning environment, you will be working on your own current self-pace artwork, and will have the opportunity for one-on-one guidance, feedback on your artwork, feedback guidance including color mixing, brush techniques, and drawing, and inspiration form the instructor.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of each class meeting you will have more confidence in the progression of your current watercolor artwork.

Deadline to register by: March 17th 

Instructor:  Ken Buck 

Supply List

Winsor Newton or Daniel Smith colors tubes

  • Permanent Alizarin Crimson
  • Burnt Sienna
  • Burnt Umber
  • Cadmium Red
  • Cadmium Yellow
  • Transparent Yellow
  • Cerulean Blue
  • Cobalt Turquoise
  • French Ultramarine Blue
  • Hooker’s Green Dark
  • Indigo
  • Permanent Mauve
  • Permanent Magenta
  • Permanent Sap Green
  • Rhodonite Genuine
  • Raw Sienna
  • Sepia
  • Phthalo Green

Additional Watercolor Supplies:

  • 4 H pencil and kneaded eraser
  • Watercolor paper; 140 pound to 300-pound, rough/cold press (individual sheets* or watercolor blocks)
  • Two plastic water containers
  • Rags or paper towels
  • Masking tape
  • A flat watercolor palette with multiple wells
  • Flat watercolor brushes, mop brush, and a script brush or liner

Please bring your own photographic images for reference each week.

*If using individual sheets of paper you will need a drawing board to attach the paper to.

I can paint an AXOLOTL
Saturday, 12:00 pm
February 21 | Ages 5-7

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Class:

Have your child join us on a Saturday and we will have ‘OLOTL’ fun when they learn how to use acrylics to paint an AXOLOTL on a canvas!

(This is a kids only workshop, no adults are in the classroom)

What You’ll Discover:

They will be in a step-by-step group learning environment as they learn how to paint their very own Axolotl painting on canvas board. The will learn the basics of how to paint using acrylics while learning some fun nature and axolotl facts!

What You’ll Create:

They will paint a copy of the pictured axolotl picture above on a 8×8″ canvas board.

Deadline to register: February 17th

Instructor:   Matthew Litteken

Supply List

 

All Supplies Included

APRONS WILL PROVIDED, BUT PLEASE WEAR CLOTHING YOU DON’T MIND GETTING DIRTY.