Courses

GARMENT ALTERATIONS AND TAILORING

Whether you want to adjust fit, hem pants or shorten sleeves, learn how to alter your clothing confidently to fit your body for a polished and professional look.

September 20, 2025 to October 4, 2025, T*912

GLASSBLOWING

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 20, 2025 to October 25, 2025, C*117
September 21, 2025 to October 26, 2025, C*117
November 1, 2025 to December 13, 2025, C*117
November 2, 2025 to December 14, 2025, C*117

WELDED METAL SCULPTURE

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 25, 2025 to December 4, 2025, B*109

FIGURE DRAWING

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, 2025 to November 1, 2025, W*215

HOME DECOR AND ACCESSORIES

Enhance your home with stunning, handcrafted décor in this interactive class! Learn to design and create custom pillows, curtains, potholders, and more using a variety of sewing techniques.

September 27, 2025 to October 25, 2025, T*1002

CASTING IN THE FOUNDRY

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 27, 2025 to December 6, 2025, B*107

BLACKSMITHING

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.

September 30, 2025 to December 2, 2025, Forge

NON-TOXIC OIL PAINTING

Unleash your creativity in a vibrant and eco-friendly environment with our painting class featuring non-toxic, water-based oil paints. This innovative medium offers the rich, buttery texture of traditional oils without the harmful solvents, making it perfect for artists of all levels.

October 1, 2025 to November 19, 2025, B*304

WEDNESDAY JEWELRY AND METALS STUDIO

SOLD OUT! SIGN UP FOR SATURDAY COURSE! 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.

May 21, 2025 to June 25, 2025, B*211
October 1, 2025 to November 19, 2025, B*211

SOFT PASTELS

Learn the techniques of blending, layering, and creating vibrant yet subtle compositions, as you bring your ideas to life with smooth, rich colors using soft pastels

October 2, 2025 to November 6, 2025, B*304

BODY CASTING WORKSHOP

Experience the art of body casting in this hands-on workshop designed for artists, creatives, and anyone interested in capturing the beauty of the human form. This immersive session will guide you through the process of making a detailed, lifelike cast of a hand, face, or other body part using safe, skin-friendly materials like alginate and plaster.

Saturday, October 4, 2025, C*110

DESIGN AND MAKE YOUR OWN SNEAKERS

Design, sew and walk away wearing your own handcrafted leather sneakers. Students will learn basic shoe making skills including construction, lasting and industrial sewing. No previous experience necessary. LOCATION: TAUBMAN CENTER

October 4, 2025 to November 22, 2025, T*913A

BLACK AND WHITE DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY

Discover the art of darkroom photography in this hands-on course. Learn to photography 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 4, 2025 to November 22, 2025, C*024

SATURDAY JEWELRY AND METALS STUDIO

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.

May 31, 2025 to June 28, 2025, B*211
October 4, 2025 to November 22, 2025, B*211

LIGHTING FIXTURE DESIGN: DIGITAL MODELING, LASER CUTTERS AND 3D PRINTERS

Explore the intersection of design, technology, and craftsmanship in this hands-on coursefocused on creating custom lighting fixtures. Using Rhino 3D modeling software, along withlaser cutters and 3D printers, you'll learn how to design and fabricate unique, functionallighting pieces.

October 4, 2025 to November 22, 2025, B*210

CERAMICS: HAND BUILDING AND RAKU

Discover the art of ceramics in this course, focusing on hand-building techniques and the captivating process of Raku firing.

May 20, 2025 to June 24, 2025, C*110
October 7, 2025 to November 25, 2025, C*110

FASHION SEWING: PANTS AND TROUSERS

Take your sewing skills to the next level by learning how to design, sew, and customize pants and trousers in this hands-on class! Whether you're creating casual wear, tailored slacks, or stylish wide-leg trousers, this course will guide you through the essential techniques needed to construct well-fitting pants from start to finish.

October 11, 2025 to December 6, 2025, T*912

FIBER ART: EMBROIDERY AND EMBELLISHMENTS

Create your own one-of-a-kind textiles, using a variety of surface embellishment techniques.

October 6, 2025 to November 10, 2025, T*610

FIBER ARTS: SASHIKO

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.

Sunday, June 8, 2025, T*608
Sunday, October 5, 2025, T*913B

FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE

This course is aimed at providing an understanding of the body and the human figure through sculpture. Portraiture and anatomical figure studies will accompany instruction in armature building, modeling, mold making, casting, and patina techniques.

October 5, 2025 to November 9, 2025, B*102

PERSONAL BRANDING FOR CREATIVES

Create a distinct visual identity system for your creative service or product that speaks to your audience. Learn how to implement fundamental digital design principles, including typography, color and language to create a consistent brand experience across any platform.

October 11, 2025 to November 15, 2025, T*610

FIGURE DRAWING

Working from clothed models, students will learn the fundamental techniques to draw the human figure more realistically.

July 14-18, 2025, W*215
October 18, 2025 to November 1, 2025, W*215

COPTIC BOOKBINDING WORKSHOP

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, November 22, 2025, T*1012

FAMILY PROJECT: BLOCK PRINTED HOLIDAY CARDS AND GIFT WRAP

Learn block printing techniques while creating your own custom holiday cards and gift wrap.

Saturday, November 15, 2025, B*307 and B*308

FASHION DESIGN AND GARMENT CONSTRUCTION

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.

November 1, 2025 to December 13, 2025, T*1002

FIBER ARTS: BOUTIS WORKSHOP

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, October 18, 2025, T*913B

FIBER ARTS: WET FELTED SCARVES

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 15, 2025, B*307 and B*308

FIGURE DRAWING II

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, 2025 to December 13, 2025, W*215

FREE ONLINE WORKSHOP: PORTFOLIO BUILDING

Join us for a fun and focused 90-minute session where you'll learn how to put together a standout portfolio that shows off both your technical talents and creative voice-no matter your medium. We'll walk through how to choose your strongest pieces and make your work shine.

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

QUILTING: SCRAPPY QUILTS

Turn your fabric leftovers into something beautiful in this fun and creative Scrappy Quilt Workshop! Learn how to transform your stash of fabric scraps into a colorful, one-of-a-kind quilt full of personality and charm.

October 25, 2025 to November 15, 2025, T*913B

SCREENPRINTING

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 18, 2025 to November 22, 2025, B*208

SCULPTURE AND MOLD MAKING WORKSHOP

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 8-9, 2025, C*110

SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEO WORKSHOP

Learn how to produce professional-looking short-form video content using just your smartphone and free editing apps like CapCut. Learn essential filming techniques, how to control audio, where to find royalty-free music, and thoughtful editing strategies to make your videos stand out.

Saturday, November 8, 2025, W*015 and W*017

WREATH MAKING

Join us for a festive, hands-on Holiday Wreath-Making Workshop where you'll create a beautiful, fresh green wreath to adorn your home.

Saturday, December 6, 2025, W*205