Instructor: Shalisha North Create stunning indigo blue and white patterns on fabric by exposing portions of the textile to an indigo dye bath. Fabric manipulation through folds, ties, pleats, stitches and more create a variety of beautiful results, with origins tied back to the 1600s. In this class we will cover: -History of and proper (more…)
Instructor: Molly Yates of Backyard Swag Learn the basics of metal stamping, including learning about metal gauges, texturizing your jewelry blanks to create a hammered effect, and more. Stamp a word, saying or quote on an aluminum bracelet blank, and then shape it into a cuff. Make a pendant with a stamped letter or initials or (more…)
Instructor: Candice O’Mary Are you curious about chalk paint and interested in updating one of your pieces of furniture? If so, this is the class for you! Join Candice O’Mary for an interactive 3-hour workshop and learn the basics of refinishing furniture with chalk paint. You’ll learn how to properly prep furniture as well as (more…)
Instructor: Hilary Kelley Join artist Hilary Kelley for an introduction to gouache painting and texture studies. We’ll learn about what separates gouache from watercolor and acrylic paints, how to begin using it to create dreamy washes and unique fills, and how it reacts with different modifiers like salt and rubbing alcohol. In the latter half (more…)
Instructor: Kristi Silva Get an introduction to the fundamental techniques of jewelry making. Participants will learn the essential skills needed to create beaded necklaces, bracelets, and/or anklets. The creative options in beading are truly limitless! Kristi will demonstrate beginner techniques that will get you well on your way to creating beautiful jewelry. Class fee includes a (more…)
Instructor: Amy Armour Design and print a colorful and unique tea towel using the art of linoleum block printing! Amy will guide students through the steps from taking your sketched designs to a stamp. Explore pattern design, carve a stamp with special tools and use traditional printmaking methods to create your very own textile designs (more…)
Instructor: Shalisha North Do you like making lists? Do you feel accomplished when checking off items on that list? Do you have lots of ideas in your head all the time? Are you an organized person that can’t seem to stay organized? Need more accountability? Goal-setter with trouble on the follow-thru? Doodler?….. the list could (more…)
Instructor: Carrie Keesling-Getz This introductory class covers the basics of modern calligraphy, including necessary supplies and how to use them, basic strokes, letter formation, and connecting letters to make words. Carrie will provide one-on- one support to students, as well as ample time for questions. Students will leave class with supplies and an informational course (more…)
Instructor: Evelyn Burttram Learn to create your very own cozy hat in this all levels crochet class. Evelyn will introduce students to the fundamentals of crochet including creating a foundation chain, single and half double crochet stitches, working in the round, and of course, making your very own hat! All materials will be provided; a (more…)
Instructor: Rachel Herzog Starting with a 8″ grapevine wreath, learn the steps to plant and attach a variety of succulents. Combine sphagnum and dried mosses to artfully design a beautiful, living wreath. Whether you hang your wreath on a door or covered porch, or use it flat on a table as a centerpiece for a spring (more…)
