Courses

Beginning and intermediate sewers can bring their own sewing machine and create a garment. Learn how to select fabrics, lay out and cut a pattern, and sew your garment. During this process you will create buttonholes, set-in sleeves and cuffs.


September 19, 2026 to October 24, 2026, T*910
ONLY ONE SPOT LEFT!! Create a garment, blanket or other fiber art while learning the workings of a loom. You will learn how to set up and weave on a floor loom, and how to weave basic patterns. Advanced students can improve their techniques.


September 19, 2026 to December 5, 2026, B*314
ONE SPOT NOW OPEN FOR SATURDAY, SESSIONS!!! 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.


September 19, 2026 to October 24, 2026, C*117
September 20, 2026 to October 25, 2026, C*117
October 31, 2026 to December 12, 2026, C*117
November 1, 2026 to December 6, 2026, C*117
In this comprehensive class, students will learn the complete process of garment construction, from initial design to the final stitch. They will master essential techniques such as pattern drafting, fabric cutting, sewing, and finishing details. With hands-on instruction, students will gain the skills and confidence to create a professionally constructed garment from start to finish.


September 26, 2026 to October 31, 2026, T*614
This class is designed for artists and craftspeople who want to integrate new technologies into their practice and embark on a complete production journey.


September 26, 2026 to October 24, 2026, B*210
SOLD OUT! SIGN UP FOR A WAITLIST! 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 26, 2026 to December 5, 2026, B*107
Learn the anatomy of a sewing machine, how to use it, and troubleshooting basic issues that arise. From there, students will practice sewing with the goal of increasing confidence while using the machine. The class will culminate in the creation of a pillow with basic design details to highlight skills learned.


September 26, 2026 to October 10, 2026, T*911A
November 7-21, 2026, T*911A
Both beginning and experienced students will benefit from focusing on the traditional principles of figurative drawing. Form, gesture, proportion, modeling and perspective will be explored.


September 27, 2026 to November 1, 2026, W*215
Both beginning and more experienced students explore the basic metal shop techniques of welding, brazing, cutting and forming, and use them to build metal sculptures.


September 29, 2026 to December 1, 2026, B*109
Elevate your practice and find your creative community in our Wednesday Night Painting Studio. This open-format painting studio is designed for adult artists of all experience levels-from alumni and seasoned painters to self-taught enthusiasts and beginners looking for a dedicated space to grow.


September 30, 2026 to December 9, 2026, W*305
SOLD OUT! SIGN UP FOR A WAITLIST! Explore the limitless possibilities of metalwork and jewelry making in this engaging studio designed for both beginners and advanced students under the guidance of CCS Chair of Metals, Tom Madden.


September 30, 2026 to November 18, 2026, B*211
Explore the ancient craft of blacksmithing with a focus on its historical and contemporary relevance. Students will learn how to forge ferrous metals and create a small object (such as a trivet) utilizing demonstrated techniques.


October 1, 2026 to December 3, 2026, B*104
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 1, 2026 to November 19, 2026, C*110
Explore a range of acrylic painting techniques while directing the development of particular ideas, themes, or subjects. The technical goals in this course include understanding the use of color properties to depict illusionary space and form while examining the relationships between material and metaphor, surface and structure, image and meaning.


October 1, 2026 to November 19, 2026, B*304
This course guides students through the garden design process from inspiration to a finished plan covering both traditional design principles and ecological approaches to residential gardens.


October 4, 2026 to November 8, 2026, T*910
Create your own characters and the world they live in. Draw your characters with a variety of facial expressions, poses, outfits, environments and more. Hand drawn and digital materials will be used.


October 3, 2026 to November 21, 2026, W*313A
Learn how to transform your digital phone photos into unique, one-of-a-kind handmade prints, by transferring the delicate image layer of a Polaroid print onto watercolor paper, creating an ethereal and artistic effect.


Saturday, October 3, 2026, W*205
Explore the limitless possibilities of metalwork and jewelry making in this engaging studio designed for both beginners and advanced students under the guidance of CCS Chair of Metals, Tom Madden.


October 3, 2026 to November 21, 2026, B*211
Discover the art of darkroom photography in this hands-on course. Photograph with film cameras, develop your own negatives, and create beautiful black-and-white prints. Explore the fundamentals of composition, exposure, and manual camera techniques while experimenting with creative processes in the darkroom. Perfect for beginners or more advanced students.


October 3, 2026 to November 21, 2026, C*024
Achieve the bright, saturated colors of your dreams with precision dyes. This workshop is dedicated to the specific chemical requirements of animal-based fibers.


Sunday, October 4, 2026, B*307 and B*308
Turning your artistic passion into a thriving business. Artists can transform their creative talents into a sustainable income stream. Topics include pricing, social media, photographing your artwork, and selling your work through galleries, art fairs or through independent websites. Live over zoom.


October 5-26, 2026, ONLINE
Learn industry-standard techniques for translating narrative, character action, and dynamic camera work into sequential panels, effectively planning every frame and timing for an animated short.


October 6, 2026 to November 10, 2026, W*008
Students work through a series of projects exploring both traditional and experimental handbuilding techniques like pinch, coil, and slab. Alongside building forms, there's a strong focus on surface design-using carving, sgraffito, slip, and resist to develop your own visual language.


October 6, 2026 to November 24, 2026, C*110
Learn the various elements that make up a graphic novel and web comic such as story, framing, movement, image content, and text. Traditional and digital tools will be used to create various layouts. Ages 14+


October 14, 2026 to December 2, 2026, ONLINE
Practice the art of screen printing using methods ranging from hand-painted stencils to photo emulsion exposures. 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 10, 2026 to November 21, 2026, B*208
Learn the essentials of textile printmaking in this introductory workshop. You will design, carve, and ink custom linoleum blocks to print unique, repeating patterns onto cotton fabric.


Saturday, October 10, 2026, B*307 and B*308
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 10, 2026 to December 12, 2026, B*102
Move beyond basic patterns to help you find your unique artistic voice through the meditative art of hand embroidery


October 12, 2026 to November 2, 2026, T*912
Master the practical skill of hemming pants for a professional, custom fit at home using hand stitching and machine sewing techniques.


Saturday, October 17, 2026, T*911A
Fiber-reactive dyes are the gold standard for plant-based textiles. In this session, we will learn how to use fiber reactive dyes, both hot and cold, to create vibrant multi-color resist dye patterns on cotton and linen.


Sunday, October 18, 2026, B*307 and B*308
Create textiles that are both beautiful and functional. Shashiko is an ancient Japanese mending technique that uses geometric decorative stitches to reinforce fabrics.


Sunday, October 25, 2026, T*911A
Under the guidance of an accomplished instructor, you will move beyond basic assembly and dive into the art of pattern manipulation, fitting, and professional-grade construction.


October 31, 2026 to December 12, 2026, T*911A
Learn animation fundamentals. Develop and enhance your hand-drawing techniques and apply your skills to computer animation software.


November 10, 2026 to December 8, 2026, W*008
In this hands-on workshop, students will create a sculptural form using wax, found objects, or clay and create a durable, high-quality mold to reproduce your sculptures with precision and detail.


November 7-8, 2026, C*110
Learn the ancient craft of wet felting to sculpt your own custom-fit, seamless mittens.


Saturday, November 7, 2026, B*307 and B*308
Gain a deeper understanding of human anatomy, gesture, proportion, and composition in this follow up course. Students will refine their observational drawing techniques while exploring dynamic poses, foreshortening, and expressive mark-making.


November 8, 2026 to December 13, 2026, W*215
An overview of the field of interior design, this course will show you the methods used to create a room that is physically, visually and intellectually satisfying.


November 10, 2026 to December 8, 2026, T*614
Learn block printing techniques while creating your own custom holiday cards and gift wrap.


Saturday, November 14, 2026, B*307 and B*308
Fiber Art: Wet Felted ScarfCraft your very own beautiful, one-of-a-kind felted scarf. Wet felting is an ancient technique that uses wool fibers, warm water, and soap to create gorgeous, textured fabrics that are both lightweight and warm.


Saturday, November 21, 2026, B*307 and B*308
Gather the family for a hands-on session of sculpting and sound as you design your own whimsical air-dry clay bells and holiday decor. One adult and up to two children will work together to shape, texture, and assemble unique hanging chimes using simple hand-building techniques.


Saturday, December 5, 2026, B*307 and B*308
Discover the beauty of handcrafted books in this Coptic bookbinding workshop! In this hands-on session, you'll learn how to create a stunning, lay-flat book using exposed spine stitching that blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with Coptic binding techniques.


Saturday, December 5, 2026, T*1012
This two day workshop invites one adult and one or two children to step away from the digital world and get their hands messy together. You won't just be making dishes; you'll be crafting a family heirloom-a complete Hot Cocoa & Cookie Set-designed for all the cozy movie nights and rainy afternoons in your future.


December 5-12, 2026, C*110