Courses

Unleash the beauty of the natural world onto canvas with this introductory botanical painting workshop, designed for artists of all experience levels. This course will guide you through the fundamentals of capturing the vibrant details and delicate forms of flowers, leaves, and botanical elements.


October 5, 2024 to November 9, 2024, B*304
Explore texture, pattern and sculptural form while creating handmade baskets using natural materials. Students will learn the essentials of twined basket weaving, while making their own one-of-a-kind harvest basket.


Saturday, October 5, 2024, T*6 Hub
Learn how to carve in wood or stone using both traditional and contemporary tools. Projects are self directed with the help from the instructor. Students provide their own materials.


October 5, 2024 to December 14, 2024, B*102
Learn how to paint on a tablet using Procreate. Students will create digital paintings based on still life and 2D images.


October 8-29, 2024, T*610
Create your own cartoon character and the world they live in. Learn to draw your characters with a variety of moods, facial expressions, and dynamic gestures.


October 7, 2024 to November 25, 2024, T*610
SOLD OUT! SIGN UP FOR A WAITLIST! Learn to tailor a bespoke, handmade blazer or jacket. Students will work from a pattern and learn how to customize jackets with linings, notched collar and tailoring techniques, for the perfect fit. Students taking this advanced class should have already taken Sewing 1 or have some sewing experience.


October 12, 2024 to December 14, 2024, T*913B
Open to all skill levels including beginners. Learn the basics of using the potter's wheel to create your own functional ceramics. Intermediate students will learn how to assemble pieces to create multifaceted pieces.


October 12, 2024 to November 23, 2024, C*110
Practice the art of screenprinting through the exploration of basic techniques. Students will create a series of single and multi-colored edition prints while investigating their own interests, ideas and images through the printing process.


October 12, 2024 to November 16, 2024, B*208
Learn how to control your exposure and white balance while making informed decisions about ISO, shutter speed and aperture in order to achieve your vision! We'll spend time examining common exposure pitfalls and how to correct them, and we'll engage in a variety of creative assignments that will give you the confidence you need to capture consistent and beautiful images.


October 12, 2024 to November 16, 2024, W*013
Printing with sunlight? Cyanotype is an alternative photographic process using sunlight to make images. Students will create prints on paper and fabric using foraged and found objects.


Sunday, October 13, 2024, W*105
Create textiles that are both beautiful and functional. Shashiko is an ancient Japanese mending technique that uses geometric decorative stitches to reinforce fabrics. Students may bring a garment to mend or practice on samples provided. Supplies included.


Saturday, October 26, 2024, T*614
Learn the magic of shaping hot glass. Open to both beginning and advanced students, this course teaches the glassblowing techniques required to create vessels and sculptural forms.


November 2, 2024 to December 14, 2024, C*117
November 3, 2024 to December 8, 2024, C*117
Boutis is a French technique for creating raised embellishment on textiles. In this one day workshop, learn simplified cording techniques, stencil-making, and sewing machine techniques. Students will walk away with a finished sample of a boutis textile.


Saturday, November 2, 2024, T*913B
Learn the basics of screen printing and create a set of 3 tea towels that are elegant or whimsical as you like!


Saturday, November 9, 2024, B*208
Learn the ancient Japanese technique of Shibori dyeing to create beautiful textiles using all natural indigo dyes.


Sunday, November 24, 2024, B*307 and B*308
Learn block printing techniques while creating your own custom holiday cards and gift wrap.


Saturday, November 16, 2024, W*305
Learn the materials, processes and techniques used to safely produce finished cast-metal sculpture. Students create waxes through plaster mold-making and direct wax fabrication.


September 28, 2024 to December 7, 2024, B*107