Have you ever seen an old camera that looked like it was part accordion? Have you ever wondered what old-timey photographers are doing under their shroud? Have you heard the terms “large format photography,” “view cameras,” or “sheet film” and wanted to know more? This is the class for you!Over 4 weeks we will learn the basics of using the view camera, composing shots, developing sheet film and even enlarging 4x5 inch negatives. Large format photographs have been made for over 150 years, it is the oldest form of photography as an art form, and is still done today by professionals and enthusiasts all over the world.A variety of large format cameras will be provided by the Craft School, as well as film and paper, but students are also free to bring their own equipment.

Learn the basics of creating beautiful ceramics without the use of the wheel. This course will explore the extruder, slab roller and the processes of our studio

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.

In order to be elligible for this course a student must have taken a Beginner/Mixed Level Course at least once (or something comparable at another studio).

This course will allow you to build on your skills as a potter in form, size and glaze. 

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.

During this engaging one day course, students will learn the basics of lead free stained glass craft. Students will select a design from several pre made patterns, and will leave class at the end of the day with a finished 8”x8” window panel mounted in a wooden frame. 

Lead free solder is better for your health and the environment but takes a little practice to get into the flow (pun intended).

Students must wear closed-toed shoes, sneakers recommended.

Learn macra-weave, a combination of macramé and weaving. In this beginner-friendly workshop, we’ll cover basic knots, how to build a rope-based warp and simple weaving techniques to create a textured and colorful wall hanging.Students will leave with a finished piece and the skills to continue exploring this versatile fiber art form. All materials are provided, but if you have special yarns or fabric you’d like to incorporate, feel free to bring them along.

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.

This course will teach the basics of glass cutting and grinding along with the use of copper foil and soldering. Students will learn to create a stained glass plant accompanied by a cunning snail friend. At the end of the class, students will “plant” their projects into pots to take home and enjoy. No experience in stained glass needed.

Students must wear closed-toed shoes, sneakers recommended.

Over the course of three weeks, students will learn how to turn a chunk of tree trunk into a wooden bowl or vessel. Students will learn about shop and machine safety while practicing wood turning with blank starts on a lathe. This class assumes no prior wood turning experience but may be repeated for more challenging projects and instructor guidance.

We source our wood for bowl turning predominately from Shelburne Farms.

This course takes place in our beautiful, light filled woodshop at the very back of our campus. 

All materials for the creation of your bowl(s) are provided.