Workshop
Students will learn how to create a handcrafted ring inspired by natural forms, focusing on shaping and refining an organic, sculptural design. The objective is to guide participants through the process of transforming raw materials into a finished, wearable piece. This class introduces foundational jewelry techniques including forming, soldering, and…
Using glass stringers and creating glass “Capz” students will create a unique, optical look in fused glass. This 3-hour workshop will cover the basics of working with glass stringers and the art of cutting glass “Capz” to group and lay out a specific pattern that will be fired in the…
Try your hand at Glass Fusion. Great for Beginners and a fun night out for teens ages 12-17. In this mini workshop students will learn how to cut glass and properly lay out a pattern using a variety of colored glass, frit and stingers to create a one-of-a-kind functional or…
Learn how to make pins pendants bracelets etc using this technique called Fold forming. We will be using 24 Gage copper sheet metal in this workshop to learn this unique technique it involves folding hammering along the fold line and then opening three fold refolding on another access hammering again…
Take your ceramic surface decoration to new heights with Sgraffito. Sgraffito, an Italian word meaning “to scratch”, is an ancient pottery technique involving carving through a top layer of slip to reveal a contrasting colored clay beneath. In this workshop, Renee will teach you how she uses this technique with underglazes, to adorn her pots and tiles. The…
Designed for students with bisque-fired clay pieces, this 2-Day workshop offers hands-on guidance to bring each sculpture to a fully finished state.(no more firings) Whether applying a “cold finish” / “patina” for the first time or refining an existing surface, participants will receive both technical instruction and aesthetic insight to…
In just 2 hours, students will design and construct a custom mug/stein using slab techniques. Each student will learning how to shape a cylinder and attach key elements like a handle and base. After the main construction is complete students are able and highly encourage to bring their unique style to the surface decoration. Ultimately, make a fun mug/stein you are proud…
In this fun hands-on, 2-day workshop, students will create whimsical fairy houses. First, with instructor and individual guidance using handbuilding techniques like slab construction and decorative attachments, each student will complete a unique fairy house of their own. On the second day, the group will bring their creations to life…
Reductive painting technique using water mixable oil paint and limited tonal palette Wondering what Water Mixable Oil paints are all about? Known for blurring the line between watercolor and oil paintings, Beth Bathe’s unparalleled style evokes feelings of nostalgia, like an old sepia-toned photograph. Beth uses unconventional tools including squeegees…
Join Jen for a lively two-day workshop that turns simple slabs into dynamic, dimensional pots. Through engaging demos, Jen will share her favorite ways to build texture with handmade stamps, inflate and alter slabs, and transform quick clay sketches into dependable templates. You’ll also get a short hands-on session to…