Electroforming is a process where metal is deposited onto a conductive surface using an electrical current. In this workshop, we will be using this process to create abstract wire sculptures to display in your home! Students will create their sculpture forms out of wire, bending and twisting into their desired shapes. From there, we will continue into the electroforming process to deposit metal onto our base forms to create one-of-a kind sculptures. This workshop is designed to be beginner friendly, so whether you are new to metalsmithing or a current student looking to explore this exciting process, this workshop is perfect for you!

Electroforming is a process where metal is deposited onto a conductive surface using an electrical current. In this workshop, we will be using this process to enhance our fused-glass pendants with metal finishings. Once our glass pendants are formed, we will paint them with a conductive copper “paint” that will allow us to use electrical currents to deposit metal onto pendants to create mixed-media pieces of wearable art! This workshop is designed for all levels, so whether you’re a beginner or a prior student looking to explore this exciting process, this workshop is perfect for you!

Join Patti Middlemiss for this festive, one-session stained glass workshop! Students will learn to foil and solder glass to create stained glass ornaments perfect for the holiday season. This workshop is designed for all levels, so whether you’re a beginner or just wanting a creative project to get into the holiday spirit, this workshop will be for you!

Join Jennie Snyder for this festive one-session workshop this December! Students will create their own watercolor cards to send to friends and loved ones to celebrate the holidays. Learning the basics of watercolor painting, we will spend the session discussing technique and design to craft our personalized cards. Perfect for beginners or those who want to add a personal touch to their gifting, this workshop is sure to get you in the spirit this December!

 

Learn the behind the scenes on how a screen is made from exposure to set up as well as how you can combine screenprinting with painting to create a dynamic artwork. You will explore the structure of screenprinting with the fluidity and playfulness of painting using imagery selected by the class. Leave class with your one of a kind painting!

Join Lauren Bailey for this spooky version of one of our favorite workshops! Learn how to use relief carving techniques to create a one of a kind tote bag with your favorite Halloween-inspired imagery. You’ll learn how to carve using gouge tools and play with color theory. This class is all about bring your design eye to your tote bag so get ready to explore elements of design and style. Perfect for beginners or students looking for a creative project for spooky season!

Learn the behind the scenes on how a screen is made from exposure to set up to create your own unique edition of stationery. You will create a matching set of cards and envelopes that show off your eye for color and design.

Join Alyssa Kail for this one-session stained glass workshop designed for beginners! Students will learn how to foil and solder while creating stained glass mushrooms to hang in their favorite window to catch the sun! This workshop is perfect for students looking for an introduction to stained glass before taking a longer class, or to brush up on their previous skills.

Join Alyssa Kail for this one-session stained glass workshop to get in the spooky spirit! Students will create bat-shaped sun catchers, learning how to foil and solder glass to create works of art. Just in time for Halloween, this workshop is beginner-friendly and perfect for getting ready for spooky season!

Find your Zen! We’ll use the traditional basketweaving techniques of twining and twilling as a form of meditation, reducing stress and building mindfulness and focus. A perfect way to de-stress heading into the holiday season. You’ll leave class with a beautiful handmade twilled sampler basket to keep for yourself or gift, and the skills to practice on your own. Material cost is $15 payable to your instructor at the start of class.