Students will develop basic observational drawing skills in six 2 hour sessions. Students will begin working from a provided still life with intricate manufactured and simple natural objects illuminated from a single light source. Students will be “drawing what they see” as compared to drawing what they think they “know”. Weather permitting, students will step into the courtyard and draw from nature & architecture, selecting a scene that most inspires them. Students will learn to organize visual space using the law of thirds while exploring various ways of making marks on a page which might include hatching, cross hatching, smudging, and scribbling. Each class will begin with a drawing exercise to stretch and relax, while developing fine motor skills.

Learn the basics of painting in either oil or acrylic. This course will cover composition, color, and light while developing an intuitive, curiosity-based approach to expression. Each class begins with a short lesson on a particular point, after which students will paint together in our bunkhouse while receiving expert feedback. Students will have the opportunity to work from a photograph, the mind's eye or a still life throughout the course.

At the end of the course, students can expect to have a sample of test paintings exhibiting a range of methods and techniques.

In this workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of coil basketry by creating a small hand-stitched basket. We’ll cover how to start a base, shape the sides, and use simple stitching techniques to build structure and pattern. This class is suitable for beginners and anyone who enjoys working with their hands. All materials are provided, but if you have special yarns or fabric you’d like to incorporate, feel free to bring them along.

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!

Students will learn the basics of making fused glass jewelry. Each student will craft a few pieces, choosing from a variety of wearable options. Fused glass work will be fired in Our glass kilns to be picked up at a later date. Open to complete beginners to those with experience.

Students must wear closed-toed shoes, sneakers recommended.

This class is designed to help students improve their foundational throwing skills and make lighter, more consistent pieces. During this weekend we will do a variety of throwing drills that will focus of things like speed, even walls, and getting the most out of your clay. Students will not be making completed work during this intensive and will be challenged to the point of silliness! This class is ideal for people who are able to regularly throw a cylinder, and who feel like their skills could be improved.

Students will learn the basics of making stained-glass jewelry. Each student will craft a few pieces, choosing from a variety of wearable options. Open to complete beginners to those with experience.

Students must wear closed-toed shoes, sneakers recommended.

In this one day class students will learn the basics of lead free stained glass craft, along with some simple sandblasting techniques. Students will learn to design easy rubber stencils for sandblasting, and can gain hands on experience with the sandblaster, or opt to have the instructor sandblast for them. Sandblasted glass will be added into students final window panels, and mounted in 8”x8” wooden frames. 

Students must wear closed-toed shoes, sneakers recommended.