Create a small sterling silver charm for a bracelet or chain you already own. In this class, students will design, texture, saw, file, and solder.

Participants can bring a metal bracelet or chain to permanently attach their charm, or string it on a cotton cord and wear it as a pendant.

If time allows, students may make up to two projects.

This is an approachable introduction to working with metal. No experience is necessary.

People have been spinning yarn on spinning wheels since the 11th century. It continues to be a wonderful way to dive into or more fully participate in the world of fiber art and craft.

In this workshop, students will learn how to prepare and handle fibers for spinning. Different fibers, like wool, alpaca and mohair will be available to spin. Controlling twist, plying, and other details of making yarn will be covered, especially the mechanics of a spinning wheel and how to keep it in perfect running order.

This class can be taken repeatedly, to practice and hone spinning skills.

Materials fee: $10 included in cost of class. Students are welcome to bring their own wheels and the school will have wheels available for use.

In this class, students who have previously turned a basic bowl will learn to turn a natural edge bowl – a bowl where the rim follows the natural contour of the tree’s outside surface. The new challenges in turning this sort of bowl include a heightened reliance on balancing/centering the blank when first mounting it and making clean finishing cuts on an interrupted surface. If you can reliably find and ride the bevel when turning a basic bowl, this project is a great way to take the next step and improve your touch with the tool and your sense of form, and possibly pick up an advanced cutting technique or two.

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).

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).

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.

Learn to build and shoot your own camera! In this course we will cover the basics of DIY cameras. The first half of the class will be in the woodshop, where Mike Scully will teach you to assemble your own pinhole camera, and in the second half we will will move to the darkroom, where Colin Graybuck will teach you how to shoot, develop, and print large format film!

Learn to design and stitch your own custom filet crochet patterns! Filet crochet is a method that allows you to make lacy patterns using basic crochet stitches. During this workshop, each student will have the opportunity to create their own unique pattern grid and learn how to use it to make a finished piece. Tools and materials will be provided. Previous crochet experience is helpful, but not required.