Come Raku your pots! Bring 2-4 peices of bisqueware that is raku ready.

Rigid Heddle Looms are known for their simplicity and portability. In this introductory workshop, students will learn the basics of weaving as well as several weaving techniques to achieve a variety of textures, looks and designs. Other skills learned will be:

* dressing a rigid heddle loom* preparing yarn for weaving* finishing techniques

The completed project will be a sampler showcasing the various techniques demonstrated which will give each weaver plenty of ideas and inspiration for their next project!

Create a one of a kind cutting board in this day long workshop and learn about wood selection, milling and building in the process.

This course is being offered in honor and memory of Marshall Webb. Marshall, along with his siblings founded the non-profit, Shelburne Farms and also served as the woodlands manager for many years. Marshall spent his lifetime on the land and embodied the vision of the farm as a true working landscape for learning.

This course will focus on all the skills required to make a stained glass window. Students will learn how to design their own glass patterns and will each create up to a 12”x12” window to take home. Students will learn the use of different glass tools, studio safety, and how to cut and grind glass along with the use of copper foil and soldering. Students will learn the basic principles of sandblasting, completing a few sandblasted pieces for their windows. Students will leave with their windows inside a beautiful wooden frame. (Taking this class will make students eligible to take class 201: Independent Project)

All levels are welcome.

Come learn the marvelous art of wet felting while making a beautiful, one-of-a-kind birdhouse.

Students will learn how to make 3-D forms with wool, balloons, soap, water, and some elbow grease.

This will be a delightful way to spend a spring day at the craft school!

Please bring two bath towels you don’t mind getting wet along with a garbage bag to transport home.

Learn the basics of throwing or increase your skill--this 8 week course is the bedrock of our pottery community. Instructors will demostrate different forms and help students through the process of creating work, firing and glazing. Additionally, we work with students to learn and improve handbuilding skills. We are a rare student-centered studio that focuses on cone 9-10 firings.

This course takes place in our bright, sunny pottery studio, which has been loved for decades by our community. This class comes with ample open studio time where you can work on improving your skills at your own pace. These hours will be announced via email prior to the start of your class.

One bag of clay is provided in the cost of the course.

Many of us have a beloved clothing item with a hole or a stain that we can’t bear to throw away and don’t know how to mend. Many of us also don’t want to create more waste and add to overflowing landfills. In the past, wearing mended clothing was not acceptable but with the right skills mended clothes can be beautiful. This class is for anyone who wants to learn the basics so they can mend their own knitted items like socks, gloves, hats, sweaters, and more. Learn to repair a hole or snag in a knit item by darning, a simple woven type of mending. Learn how to inspect and assess a knit (or woven) item that needs repair.Learn how to select a needle, select yarn/thread, and tie a knot.

Learn running stitch, the backbone of mending! (If time and interest, backstitch (sesame seed) or blanket stitch).

Learn how to start, weave and finish a basic darn square with one or two colors using a mushroom or embroidery hoop.Practice or start darning an item that is ready for some attention!

Students can bring an item they would like to learn how to mend by darning.

All other materials included.

So often when newer and even more experienced weavers consider starting a new project, they must gear themselves up to begin the process of planning and winding a warp, dressing a loom and sampling. These are the things that can feel daunting and laborious, and often deter weavers from doing what they love, which is to weave!

This class is a must for any weaver that has to push themselves to start a new project because of the intensive preparation required for most any project. Lausanne, with her decades of experience with handweaving, has gathered tips, tricks, energy and time-saving techniques, and wisdom that will help any weaver transform the process of starting a weaving project from overwhelming to not just manageable, but fun!

Weavers can expect to learn:~ how to streamline the decision making process of warp planning~ various methods of making a warp and how to know which is preferable for any given project~ time saving tips and essential disciplines that save time when dressing the loom~ warping with multiple strands and how to use a paddle to warp with many strands at once~ threading techniques that offer greater speed and accuracy~ strategies for keeping handy notes and essential weaving records~ how to cultivate the habit of sampling before beginning a project for sett, shrinkage and desired hand~ use of a trapeze to make solo loom dressing a breeze~ ways to troubleshoot problems or mistakes that come up at the loom~ Motivated students will also be welcomed to weave their own projects if they have the time and interest during this 6-week course!

Any weaver who wants to be a more productive weaver and take on projects with increased ease and confidence will benefit from this class.