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Upcoming Classes


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Mudslingers One-and-Done! (ages 8 - 12) for kids


Session 1: September 10th - September 10th, 2023
Session 2: October 1st - October 1st, 2023
Session 3: October 29th - October 29th, 2023
Session 4: November 12th - November 12th, 2023
Session 5: November 26th - November 26th, 2023

Caitlin will help young artists explore their creativity with these project-based workshops. The fee covers all instruction and materials, and the work will be glaze-fired ... more

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Intro to the Wheel


Session 1: September 11th - October 30th, 2023
Session 2: September 12th - October 31st, 2023
Session 3: September 15th - November 10th, 2023
Session 4: September 23rd - November 18th, 2023
Session 5: September 24th - November 19th, 2023

For beginners, this 8-week Introduction class covers the basics of wheel-thrown, functional work. You will learn to master the cylinder, the gateway form to cups, ... more

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Scanning Negatives & Slides


Session 1: September 12th - September 12th, 2023
Session 2: November 14th - November 14th, 2023

Choose session 1 or session 2 of this one day workshop. This quick and informative class will get you started on digitizing your analog negatives ... more

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Sunday Afternoon Bookbinding


Session 1: September 17th - September 17th, 2023
Session 2: October 22nd - October 22nd, 2023

On Sunday afternoons in the Book Arts Studio, we work on a variety of binding techniques. Each month we highlight a new project, while also ... more

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Take Better Pictures


Session 1: September 20th - October 18th, 2023
Session 2: October 19th - November 16th, 2023

Do you know how to use your camera but would like your resulting photographs to have more impact? Learn how to take better pictures through ... more

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Digital Photography for Teens


September 26th - November 14th, 2023

Digital Photography for Teens gives young students an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of operating a professional digital camera. Learn about aperture, shutter speed, ISO, ... more

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Intro to Fashion Photography


September 29th - November 17th, 2023

Intro to Fashion Photography rovides a space to collaborate with fellow creatives while letting you discover or rediscover yourself creatively. Additionally, it is a chance ... more

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Makeup Artistry: The Essentials


September 30th - September 30th, 2023

Join professional makeup artist Liana Muniz in a workshop to learn makeup artistry essentials tailored to your needs. In this workshop, Liana will demo how ... more

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A Taste of Encaustics


October 2nd - October 2nd, 2023

Encaustic painting is the process of using melted and pigmented beeswax to create paintings and mixed-media works. In this three-hour workshop, students will have the ... more

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Fundamentals of Drawing


Session 1: October 3rd - November 7th, 2023
Session 2: October 4th - November 8th, 2023

In this class students focus on developing observational skills and drawing techniques, using a variety of drawing media. No prior experience with drawing is required ... more

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Book Arts for Teens!


October 4th - November 8th, 2023

In this class, students will explore all that Book Arts has to offer: hand papermaking, paper marbling, letterpress, bookbinding, and more! All materials provided. more

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Intro to Screen Printing


Session 1: October 4th - October 11th, 2023
Session 2: October 18th - October 25th, 2023

This workshop will cover the basics of the screen printing process from start to finish. Creating imagery, transferring the image to the screen, printing, and ... more

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Digital Ink: 21st Century Letterpress


October 4th - October 25th, 2023

Bring your digital design project to life in letterpress! In this class, you will learn how to translate your vision from pixels to print using ... more

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Intro to Adobe Premiere


October 5th - November 9th, 2023

Have you ever seen a video that just made you say “Wow!” Ever thought to yourself “I wish I could do that!” In this class ... more

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Mini Leather Journals


October 7th - October 7th, 2023

In this introductory workshop, students will learn how to make a journal from start to finish through demonstrations and guided instruction. Participants will leave class ... more

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Lumen Printing


Session 1: October 7th - October 14th, 2023
Session 2: December 2nd - December 9th, 2023

Try the art of camera-less photography in this Lumen Printing class. You can create surprising, colorful images by placing objects onto light-sensitive photo paper and ... more

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Fall Waterfalls and Panoramas


October 7th - November 11th, 2023

Waterfalls present themselves as magnificent and challenging subject matter for photographers. Sometimes these fantastic natural wonders are so overwhelmingly vast that you can’t capture the ... more

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Paper Marbling I


Session 1: October 7th - October 7th, 2023
Session 2: October 8th - October 8th, 2023

Discover the joy of paper marbling in this hands-on workshop! Learn traditional marbling techniques with combs and rakes and be guided through the process of ... more

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Concert & Event Photography


October 11th - November 11th, 2023

Capturing images at a concert or event can be a task. Working with lighting, stage setups, venues, and musicians will prove to be challenging. In ... more

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Throwing and Decorating Large Forms


October 12th - October 12th, 2023

David MacDonald is renowned for his large vessels, decorated with patterns inspired in part by ethnic groups in sub-Saharan Africa. In this workshop, David will ... more

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Technical Throwing and Texture - A Mini Boot Camp for Ceramicists


October 12th - October 12th, 2023

Let's get those throwing skills in shape. Jon from Queen City Clay will cover ways of throwing efficiently and show how to get past the ... more

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Learn to Use Your Flash/ Speedlight


Session 1: October 14th - October 21st, 2023
Session 2: November 8th - November 15th, 2023

As photographers, we need to understand light. We can also learn to control a light source in creating dramatic images. A Speedlight/hot shoe flash (on ... more

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Monoprinting


October 16th - October 23rd, 2023

A monoprint is an individual, one-of-a-kind print that can be made from a variety of traditional plates (metal, wood, cardboard, plexiglass, or other nontraditional surfaces). ... more

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Cyanotype Patches: One Day Workshop


October 20th - October 20th, 2023

In this one-day workshop, students will learn how to use the cyanotype process to print designs of their choosing onto fabric patches: unique additions to ... more

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Night Photography


October 20th - November 17th, 2023

Explore various aspects of photographing at twilight and at night. Students will practice night photography outdoors as a group at various locations. Learn techniques for ... more

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Papermaking (Ages 8 - 12) for kids


October 21st - October 21st, 2023

Get messy in the papermaking studio in this two-hour workshop! Learn the basics of hand papermaking from start to finish and walk away with 10 ... more

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Boo! Photograms (All Ages)


Session 1: October 21st - October 21st, 2023
Session 2: October 21st - October 21st, 2023
Session 3: October 21st - October 21st, 2023
Session 4: October 21st - October 21st, 2023

Discover the magic of the darkroom while you make an archival print to display and decorate your space for Halloween (or all year round)! Register ... more

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Papermaking 101: Deckle, Pellon & Pulp


October 21st - October 21st, 2023

In this introductory workshop, students will learn the basics of hand papermaking, including pulp preparation, sheet forming, couching, pressing, and drying. Note: Paper will not ... more

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Alternative Process: Cyanotype


October 23rd - November 20th, 2023

Cyanotype, named for its beautiful blue image, is one of the first photographic processes ever used. Instructor Kylie Newcomer will teach you how to create ... more

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Photography & Guitar in Harmony


October 25th - November 8th, 2023

Acknowledging the connection between visual and performing arts, this class offers instruction on steel string acoustic guitar while also exploring the works of notable musicians ... more

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Smush and Smash! Clayplay for toddlers for kids


October 26th - November 16th, 2023

Four weeks of fun smushing and smashing clay, for ages 3 – 5 with their caregiver/adult. Your child will get their first experience with this ... more

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Cyanotype on Fabric


October 27th - November 17th, 2023

The cyanotype process is unique in that it is one of the few photographic processes that can be printed easily onto fabric. Utilizing the techniques ... more

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Macro Photography with Focus Stacking


October 28th - October 28th, 2023

Learn the art of macro photography with focus stacking in this ONE DAY workshop. Have you ever wanted to create photos with perfect focus? Have ... more

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Paper Marbling II: Suminagashi


Session 1: October 28th - October 28th, 2023
Session 2: December 2nd - December 2nd, 2023

n this one-day workshop, students of all skill levels can explore the ancient art of Japanese paper marbling. Students will walk away with 10+ sheets ... more

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Alternative Process: Kallitype


October 31st - November 21st, 2023

The course is geared toward those with no prior exposure (pun intended) to the kallitype process, but experience in a darkroom is very helpful. The ... more

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Intro to Pastel Painting


November 2nd - November 30th, 2023

Pastels, those beautiful sticks of pure color, create exciting, fun, and expressive works of art. Through informational discussions, demonstrations, and plenty of opportunities for experimentation, ... more

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Advanced Watercolor & Mixed-Media


November 3rd - December 15th, 2023

This class is for artists interested in learning advanced watercolor techniques while also exploring collage and mixed-media. Learn to develop a strong conceptual foundation for ... more

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Inky Fingers: Lego Printing (Ages 8 - 12) for kids


November 5th - November 5th, 2023

In this two-hour workshop, students will use lego bricks to create original works of art. This unique process provides a playful introduction to relief printmaking. ... more

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Intro to Hand Papermaking


November 6th - November 27th, 2023

In this multi-week class, students will learn the basics of hand papermaking, including pulp preparation, sheet forming, couching, pressing, and drying. Experimentation with different methods, ... more

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Letterpress II


November 7th - December 12th, 2023

This class is a continuation of Letterpress I with greater emphasis on more complicated typography and press troubleshooting. Participants will leave this class with the ... more

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Stay Retro


November 7th - December 5th, 2023

"Stay Retro" is perfect for those who love photographing with film and working in the darkroom but need more time to practice and solidify their ... more

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Intro to Gouache Painting


November 14th - December 5th, 2023

Gouache is a water-based, opaque, pigment-rich medium. The ability to layer light over dark makes it as flexible as acrylics and oils, and yet it ... more

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Lightroom Demo


November 15th - November 15th, 2023

If you have been interested in Lightroom but not sure if it's a good investment for you, this DEMO class will help. Lightroom is a ... more

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Darkroom: Split Filter Technique


November 28th - December 5th, 2023

The split filter printing technique allows you to control the print density of the shadows and highlights separately. more

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Photo Restoration


December 8th - December 8th, 2023

Adobe Photoshop has come a long way in making image restoration and retouching easier. In this class, you will learn the basic tools that are ... more

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Drypoint Etching


December 11th - December 11th, 2023

Dry-point etching explores an alternative to the traditional etching process. Without the acid or metal plates, dry-point techniques leave you with an impression you can ... more

Active Classes


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Mudslingers One-and-Done! (ages 8 - 12) for kids


Session 1: September 10th - September 10th, 2023
Session 2: October 1st - October 1st, 2023
Session 3: October 29th - October 29th, 2023
Session 4: November 12th - November 12th, 2023
Session 5: November 26th - November 26th, 2023

Caitlin will help young artists explore their creativity with these project-based workshops. The fee covers all instruction and materials, and the work will be glaze-fired ... more

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VIVA! Short Course on Handbuilding (Ages 55+)


September 11th - October 16th, 2023

VIVA (Vitality in the Visual Arts) classes are open to adults 55+ who are interested in exploring the arts. In this six-week class, you will ... more

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Exploring Encaustics


September 11th - October 2nd, 2023

Encaustic painting is the process of using melted and pigmented beeswax to create paintings and mixed-media works. In this class, you will get the basic ... more

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Intro to the Wheel


Session 1: September 11th - October 30th, 2023
Session 2: September 12th - October 31st, 2023
Session 3: September 15th - November 10th, 2023
Session 4: September 23rd - November 18th, 2023
Session 5: September 24th - November 19th, 2023

For beginners, this 8-week Introduction class covers the basics of wheel-thrown, functional work. You will learn to master the cylinder, the gateway form to cups, ... more

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Handbuilding


September 11th - October 30th, 2023

Learn traditional methods like pinching, coil, and slab to build functional and/or sculptural work. Handbuilding is very versatile, and the techniques can be used to ... more

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Go Retro with Film: Introduction to Photography


Session 1: September 12th - October 24th, 2023
Session 2: September 12th - October 24th, 2023

Take this introductory film photography class to truly understand the fundamentals of photography. No camera or prior knowledge is needed. Learn how to use a ... more

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Advanced Wheel


September 12th - November 7th, 2023

For the accomplished potter, Kyle will provide individualized attention, with the focus on refining your craft, and enhancing your own personal style work. Included: 20 ... more

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Scanning Negatives & Slides


Session 1: September 12th - September 12th, 2023
Session 2: November 14th - November 14th, 2023

Choose session 1 or session 2 of this one day workshop. This quick and informative class will get you started on digitizing your analog negatives ... more

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Figure Sculpture


September 12th - November 7th, 2023

This class will take a look at modern and historical representations of the figure in art. Students will spend the first four weeks of the ... more

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Intermediate Wheel


September 13th - November 1st, 2023

For those with some experience, the Intermediate class will broaden your knowledge base with more complicated projects, lidded forms, plates, and handles. The class fee ... more

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Intro to Linoleum Block Printing


September 14th - October 12th, 2023

Learn the basics of linoleum block printing to create cards, fine art prints, or add new imagery to your letterpress work. Students will learn techniques ... more

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Intro to Watercolor Painting


September 15th - October 27th, 2023

Beginner watercolor art classes are the perfect way to explore and express your inner-artist. If you have never painted before or are looking for a ... more

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Intro to Wheel II


September 15th - November 10th, 2023

This class is for those who have taken a wheel class previously, and want to build on their skills. You will work skill-building exercises, and ... more

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Tiny Treasures - Ceramic Jewelry Intensive


September 15th - October 27th, 2023

In this 6 week course you will create personalized ceramic jewelry using simple handbuilding techniques. You'll learn to make designs out of clay, some different ... more

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Handmade Paper Journal


September 16th - September 23rd, 2023

In this two-session class, students will create a variety of handmade papers that will be bound together in a journal during the second class. Students ... more

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Sunday Afternoon Bookbinding


Session 1: September 17th - September 17th, 2023
Session 2: October 22nd - October 22nd, 2023

On Sunday afternoons in the Book Arts Studio, we work on a variety of binding techniques. Each month we highlight a new project, while also ... more

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Teen Wheel (ages 13 - 19)


September 17th - November 12th, 2023

This is a basic introduction to throwing pots on the wheel. In this 8-week class, you'll learn to center, pull a cylinder, and turn clay ... more

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Learning to Draw What You See!


September 18th - October 16th, 2023

Translate visual scenes into drawings. Learn how to see shapes, lines, and colors and render them as drawings on paper. Let go of drawing fears ... more

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Letterpress I


September 18th - October 30th, 2023

Immerse yourself in letterpress printing! Browse our vast collection of vintage metal and wood type, image cuts, and ornaments to create a variety of projects ... more

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Paper-Maché Your Trash!


September 19th - October 10th, 2023

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the amount of waste that comes from your daily routines? In this 4-week class, you’ll transform your trash (no ... more

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Adobe Lightroom


September 19th - November 7th, 2023

Adobe Lightroom is a powerful tool that offers more than basic photo editing. Topics include image import functions, along with image editing, batch processing, export ... more

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Intro to Digital Photography


Session 1: September 20th - November 1st, 2023
Session 2: September 20th - November 1st, 2023

Make your digital camera work for you and learn all of its important functions, at a steady pace. In this class we will cover manually ... more

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Take Better Pictures


Session 1: September 20th - October 18th, 2023
Session 2: October 19th - November 16th, 2023

Do you know how to use your camera but would like your resulting photographs to have more impact? Learn how to take better pictures through ... more

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Hollow Form Animals


September 20th - November 8th, 2023

This class will introduce methods to use slabs and coils to produce hollow sculptures without the use of a non-clay armature. A particular emphasis will ... more