classes

Introduction to Making Books NEW
Instructor: M arion Moebus
Students will learn the basics of making books, including tools and techniques.
Each week will feature a different kind of book: week 1 - basic codex (stitched
binding), week 2 - Spiral bound Journal, week 3 - ribbon bound album, and
week 4 - mini books.

Print Making NEW
Instructor: K ate Algiere
In this six week class students will have the opportunity to learn about different
techniques of print making and will create their own plates to print from.
Collographs will be the focus as well as use of basic tools and simple found
objects which can be used to create unique designs on paper. Two field trips
to create prints on a press will be included and students will have the
opportunity to create prints from their own plates.

Knitting For Beginners NEW
Instructor: P atricia Little
Knitting has gained popularity among all ages in recent years and this
beginning class will aid students in learning flat knitting techniques. Knitting and
pearling will be covered as well as casting on and off. Projects include scarves,
washcloths, coasters and place-mats. Students should bring a ball of worsted
weight yarn and a pair of straight #8 knitting needles.

Book Making for Kids NEW
Instructor: M arion Moebus
Students will learn the basics of making books, including tools and techniques.
The Basic Codex (stitched binding) will be taught and students will create and
decorate their own book.

Print Making for Kids NEW
Instructor: K ristin L. Quinn
The world of print making is vast and varied. In the first class students will learn
the basics of creating colorful monoprints with paint and plexi glass plates. We
will paint abstract designs and transfer them to paper. A permanent printing
"plate" will also be created using found objects, textured materials and glue. In
week two students will learn how to apply paint to their plates and print! At the
end of their printmaking journey, students will have several unique prints to
take home and enjoy!

Clay Mask Making & Hand building NEW
Masks have been used throughout history in theater, ceremonies, dances etc.
by many different cultures and across the continents. In this four week clay
class, students will design and create their own mask which can be used as a
decorative wall hanging. Basic sculpting techniques will be taught and students
will have the opportunity to paint and embellish their mask in the last class.
Additional hand building projects will be explored as time allows.

Wheel-thrown Pottery
Beginners
For students with little or no experience with clay, this class will explore the
fundamentals of making pottery on the wheel. Students will learn the skills
necessary to throw a pot through demonstrations and hand-on experience.
Surface treatment and glazing techniques will also be covered. Working at their
own pace, students will concentrate on cylinders and bowls.

Wheel-thrown Pottery
Intermediate/Advanced
For those students who have taken the Beginners class or have prior
experience on the potter's wheel, this class will further develop and refine their
throwing skills. Demonstrations of more advanced techniques and more
complex forms will be presented. Students may explore different surface
treatments and work on individual projects.

Hand Building for Kids
For ages 6-10 all skill levels
Students will design aned create their own projects through coiling, slab and
sculpting techniques. Glazing techniques will also be covered.

Wheel-thrown Pottery for Kids
For ages11-15 all skill levels.
This class will explore making pottery on the wheel. Students will learn skills to
throw a pot through demonstrations and hands on experience. Glazing
techniques will also be covered. More about Kids Clay classes .

Parent/Child Intro to Clay
In this 4 week class parents and their children will have the opportunity to
sample wheel thrown pottery and hand building techniques as well as learn the
basics about glazing and surface decoration. In addition a team project will be
introduced and pairs will be encouraged to work together to create a special
piece. More about the parent/child class..

Explorations in Hand Building With Clay
In this hand building class for adults we will explore the various techniques and
methods of working with clay. Students will design and create their own projects
through coiling, slab and sculpting techniques. Surface treatments and glazing
techniques will also be covered.

Felt Making for Kids
Instructor: Patricia Little
Ages 6-15
In this fun felt class students will learn the basics of making felt beads and flat
felt using wool fiber, water and soap. We will roll and push with our hands and
feet creating unique designs! Click here to see some photos of our felting
classes!

Beaded Jewelry
Instructor: Erin Wraight of Goddess Designs
Adults
Design and create a beaded necklace and earrings. (bracelet and ring as time
allows!) Learn about jewelry design and techniques using glass, metal and
semi precious stone beads. Learn how to use crimp beads to attach clasps
neatly and head pins to create earrings and pendants. Intermediate students
will work with chain, wire wrapping and charm style designs. Sterling silver and
gold filled beads will be available.See photos of our jewelry classes .

Celebrating Your Inner Goddess
In this day long workshop for women we will explore different types of art that
will aide us in our journey to find our inner Goddess. This workshop will
endeavor to empower women to follow their own personal path through life.
Through listening to music, writing, sculpting with clay and designing and
creating beaded jewelry we will explore our individuality as women and our
interconnectedness with the Earth.

Painting with Smoke Workshop
Surface Treatments for Decorative Pottery
In this workshop demonstrations on creating artistic forms on the potters wheel
and handbuilding will be covered. Students will throw pieces to be used for
painting with smoke, fuming with horsehair and other organic materials.
Application of colored terra sigellata and sgraffito decorative techniques will be
taught. Students must be able to attend the final two classes as no alternative
decorating or firing dates will be offered. Open to intermediate and advanced
students only. Click here for Painting with Smoke photos!

Open Studio Card Making NEW
Your Choice:
$25 come empty handed and make up to 10 unique cards using our materials and tools.

$15 Bring your own blank cards/paper and use our tools to create your designs!
Tired of crafting along? Sick of using store bought cards? Enjoy the company
of others and join us for this card making extravaganza! Try tools and
techniques at several work stations including embossing, stamping, crimping
etc. and build your own cards from scratch. Join us anytime between
10am-3pm and explore your inner child with this imaginative form of crafting
that is sure to become an addiction. Bring your own supplies or use ours!

Adult Art Sampler NEW
Instructors: Lyndsay Rae Meiklem, Kristin L. Quinn, Tammy Michaud
and Pam J. Nelson
Explore our diverse program offerings and work with our experienced
instructors in this all inclusive art sampler. Dabble in wheel-thrown pottery,
hand building with clay, wet and dry felt making, printmaking and watercolor to
discover what artistic medium feeds the artist in you.

Altered Forms in Clay NEW
Instructor: Kathryn Algiere
Using demonstrations and hands on instruction, master potter Kathryn Algiere
will guide students through a variety of wheel thrown and altered forms. Algiere
is a Connecticut native and has shared her knowledge with students of all ages.

NEW! Basic Drawing
Instructor: Bethany Bonner
This drawing class will be based on the successful and unique
methods used by Betty Edwards in her book "Drawing from the
Right Side of the Brain". Students will learn the basics of drawing
from contour line, shading into perspective and drawing from life.
Basic drawing tools and materials are required, such as drawing
pencils and a pad of drawing paper.

NEW! Knitting For Beginners
Instructor: Patricia Little
Knitting has gained popularity among all ages in recent years and
this beginning class will aid students in learning flat knitting
techniques. Knitting and pearling will be covered as well as casting
on and off. Projects include scarves, washcloths, coasters and
place-mats.

NEW! Basic Acrylic Painting
Instructor: Bill Tedeschi
For all skill levels this class will cover painting skills, brush
techniques and color mixing. Students will have the flexibility of
choosing their painting subjects. We will get started painting the
first class!

NEW! Lino Cuts for Adults
Instructor: Kristin L. Quinn
Learn the basics of printing with linoleum cuts in this beginning
level class. Creating the design, learning the techniques of cutting,
preparing and printing with the block will all be covered.

Felt Making for Adults NEW
Instructor: Patricia Little
This adult felt making class is designed to explore the variety of
ways that felt can be created and used. In week one students will
learn the basics of making flat felt using a variety of colored wool
fiber, water, soap and imagination. Students will also learn the
technique for making hand molded felt beads and have the
opportunity to string their beads into necklaces or bracelets. In
weeks two, three and four students will be introduced to dry felting
techniques using needles to design and execute their flat or 3D
designs. Often work will be ready to take home the same week it is
created.

Watercolor for Beginners
Instructor: Pam J. Nelson
This beginning watercolor class is structured to facilitate creating
artwork while learning about materials and techniques. Individual
instruction and critiques will also be offered. First class materials
are provided and students will be given a materials list. Beginning
watercolor is an 18-hour course.

Rubber Stamping & Background Papers NEW
Instructor: Marion Moebus
You can use rubber stamps to make cards, decorate books and
journals and you can even use them on clay! Learn the
fundamentals of rubberstamping in one class. We'll cover tools,
stamps, inks, paper and learn the basic techniques including
stamping, embossing and coloring. in the second class we will
create decorative papers using alcohol ink techniques to achieve
unique designs.