Classes
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Upcoming Classes
Pinhole Photography
Session 1: April 23rd - April 24th, 2022
Session 2: May 28th - May 29th, 2022
Pinhole photography is a fun way to learn and play with photographic image making with a lensless camera! In this weekend workshop you will learn ... more
Intro to Risograph Workshop
May 18th - May 18th, 2022
Students will print an edition of 10, 3-color 8.5”x11” prints of their own design created during this workshop. Choose from our selection of 7 Riso ... more
Screen Printing
Session 1: May 11th - May 18th, 2022
Session 2: June 8th - June 15th, 2022
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
Stay Retro
May 18th - June 22nd, 2022
"Stay Retro" is perfect for those who love photographing with film and working in the darkroom but just need more time to practice and solidify ... more
Learning to Draw What You See!
May 19th - June 9th, 2022
Translate visual scenes into drawings. Learn how to see shapes, lines and color and render them as drawings on paper. Let go of drawing fears ... more
Intro to Large Format Photography
May 19th - June 2nd, 2022
Larger negatives produce gorgeous prints with fine details better than 35mm. In this class students will get hands on experience using a 4x5 camera, processing ... more
Outdoor Portraiture
May 20th - May 28th, 2022
Learn to make pleasing outdoor portraits even in difficult lighting conditions. Discover tools that photographers use such as reflectors, lighting diffusers, natural shading, full and ... more
Monoprinting
May 21st - May 21st, 2022
One print is pulled at a time and no two prints are alike with this painterly printmaking method. Techniques include transfer, reductive and additive, plus ... more
Letterpress Notepads
May 21st - May 22nd, 2022
Design and Print Your Own Letterpress Memo Pads! New to letterpress and don't know where to start? This weekend workshop with artist-in-residence Evan Bobrow is ... more
Exploring Intaglio
May 24th - June 21st, 2022
Join the ranks of artists like Picasso and Rembrandt in exploring intaglio printing! This class will cover basic studio practices and printing on various materials, ... more
Cyanotype T-Shirts!
May 28th - May 28th, 2022
Make a cyanotype tshirt!In this one-day workshop students will learn how to print their own image or design onto a t-shirt, using the cyanotype process! ... more
Collagraph Printmaking
May 30th - June 13th, 2022
Learn to make a printing block that is just as much a work of art as the resulting print. Collography is a process in which ... more
Scanning Negatives & Slides
May 31st - May 31st, 2022
This quick and informative class will get you started on digitizing your analogue negatives. Bring your black & white, color negatives and slides. Learn about ... more
Intro to Woodcut Relief Printing
June 1st - June 15th, 2022
Woodcut block printing is the forerunner of linoleum printing. Learn to use the grain of the wood to create texture and mood in this exciting ... more
The Environmental Portrait
June 2nd - June 9th, 2022
Do you want to take better portraits of people everyday, without a studio? Using natural and available light, you will discover techniques to improve your ... more
Vandercook Refresher Class
June 4th - June 4th, 2022
Still lovin' letterpress but haven't been into the studio in a while? Brush up on your cylinder press skills while diving a bit deeper into ... more
Drawing Horses from Life
June 6th - June 13th, 2022
After a short classroom session where horse anatomy and horse safety will be covered, artists will draw horses from life at Huntington Meadow Stables. Strategies ... more
Camera Social
June 10th - June 10th, 2022
Vintage cameras are so cool! Do you have an old camera (film or digital) that you have questions about? Maybe you have one that was ... more
Paper Marbling
June 11th - June 11th, 2022
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
Victorian Hair Wreath History and Craft
June 12th - June 12th, 2022
The art of making jewelry and wreaths out of human hair flourished in the Victorian era. Hair is one of the most unique and personal ... more
Print 201: Inky Business
June 18th - June 18th, 2022
In this one-day workshop students will be introduced to new skills in ink application for oil-based printing processes. Instruction will include selective inking for intaglio, ... more
Plants, Pots, & PaperCraft (ages 8 - 11) for kids
July 11th - July 15th, 2022
Join us in celebrating our friendly pollinators by making nature-themed crafts in the ceramics and printmaking studios. You will learn to make seed paper, cyanotypes ... more
Exploring Photography: Nature Edition! Youth Summer Camp (Ages 13-17)
July 11th - July 15th, 2022
Having spent months inside, we are delighted to offer this week long, half day camp, which will provide students an opportunity to both delight in ... more
Spins like Teen Spirit (ages 13 - 19)
July 11th - July 15th, 2022
This week-long afternoon clay camp will cover the basics of wheel throwing, with some handbuilding elements added in. Caitlin will introduce surface techniques, like sgraffito, ... more
Everything Analogue (Youth Ages 13-17) for kids
July 18th - July 22nd, 2022
SUMMER CAMP!! In this week-long half day camp students will explore the world of analogue photography over spring break. From historic processes like Cyanotypes and ... more
Digital Photography for Teens (Youth Ages 13-17) for kids
July 18th - July 22nd, 2022
Digital Photography for Teens is an opportunity for students to learn the fundamentals of operating a professional digital camera. They will learn about aperture, shutter ... more
3D Animation Youth Summer Camp! (ages 13-17)
July 25th - July 29th, 2022
Learn how to make your own 3D animated Characters! In this class, students will learn how to create 3D digital models to bring animated characters ... more
My Epic Summer Art Journal (ages 8-11) for kids
July 25th - July 29th, 2022
Throughout this multi-disciplinary camp youth will explore processes such as printmaking, basic book binding, and photographic printing processes. With each and every one of these ... more
Go Retro for Teens: Intro to Film Photography Summer Camp
August 1st - August 5th, 2022
During this camp teens will have an amazing opportunity to learn the fundamentals of photography from the camera to the darkroom! Learn how to use ... more
Writing with Light Summer Camp (Youth Ages 12–14)
August 8th - August 12th, 2022
The word photography means “writing with light.” Combine the magic of film-based photography with the power of your words. Using a 35mm film camera (provided) ... more
Active Classes
Intro to the Wheel
Session 1: April 11th - June 6th, 2022
Session 2: April 11th - June 6th, 2022
Session 3: April 12th - May 31st, 2022
Session 4: April 22nd - June 10th, 2022
Session 5: April 22nd - June 10th, 2022
Session 6: April 22nd - June 3rd, 2022
Session 7: April 23rd - June 11th, 2022
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
Intermediate Wheel
Session 1: April 12th - May 31st, 2022
Session 2: April 13th - June 1st, 2022
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
Advanced Wheel
April 12th - May 31st, 2022
For the accomplished potter, Andy will provide individualized attention, with the focus on refining your craft, and enhancing your own personal style work. Included: 20 ... more
Advanced Handbuilding
April 12th - May 31st, 2022
For those with some handbuilding experience, this class will focus on more complex projects and individual explorations are encouraged. Special consideration will be given to ... more
Intro to Wheel II
Session 1: April 13th - June 1st, 2022
Session 2: April 14th - June 2nd, 2022
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
Intro to Wheel II
April 13th - June 1st, 2022
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
Handbuilding
Session 1: April 13th - June 1st, 2022
Session 2: April 18th - June 13th, 2022
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
VIVA! Short Course on Handbuilding (Ages 55+)
April 18th - May 16th, 2022
VIVA (Vitality in the Visual Arts) classes are open to adults 55+ who are interested in exploring the arts. In this five-week class you will ... more
Pinhole Photography
Session 1: April 23rd - April 24th, 2022
Session 2: May 28th - May 29th, 2022
Pinhole photography is a fun way to learn and play with photographic image making with a lensless camera! In this weekend workshop you will learn ... more
Teen Wheel (ages 13 - 19)
April 24th - June 26th, 2022
This is a basic introduction to throwing pots on the wheel. In this 8 week class, Caitlin will teach you to center, pull a cylinder, ... more
Mudslingers (ages 6 - 9) for kids
April 24th - June 26th, 2022
Mudslingers will give young artists an understanding of the handbuilding process, from working the clay, to creating and glazing their own unique visions! Included in ... more
Mudslingers (ages 10 - 13) for kids
April 24th - June 26th, 2022
Mudslingers will give young artists an understanding of the handbuilding process, from working the clay, to creating and glazing their own unique visions! Included in ... more
Lovin’ Letterpress
April 25th - May 16th, 2022
Immerse yourself in letterpress printing! Browse our vast collection of vintage metal & wood type, image cuts, and ornaments to create a variety of projects ... more
Go Retro with Film: Introduction to Photography
April 25th - June 13th, 2022
Take this introductory film photography class to truly understand the fundamentals of photography. No camera or prior knowledge needed. Learn how to use a 35 ... more
Intro to Digital Photography
Session 1: April 26th - June 7th, 2022
Session 2: April 27th - June 15th, 2022
Make your digital camera work for you and learn all of it’s important functions, at a steady pace. In this class we will cover manually ... more
Intro to InDesign
April 26th - May 24th, 2022
Create professional layouts for business cards, newsletters, posters, or books. Learn basic tools and commands, methods of combining text, graphics and images, and how to ... more
Intro to Risograph Workshop
May 18th - May 18th, 2022
Students will print an edition of 10, 3-color 8.5”x11” prints of their own design created during this workshop. Choose from our selection of 7 Riso ... more
Night Photography
April 28th - May 26th, 2022
Explore various aspects of photographing at twilight and at night. Students will practice night photography outdoors as a group at various locations. Learn special tips ... more
Intro to Watercolor Painting
April 29th - May 27th, 2022
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
Exploring Encaustics
May 2nd - May 23rd, 2022
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
Halo-Chrome Toning
May 2nd - May 16th, 2022
Halo-Chrome toning produces pure silver metallic sparkle in your black and white prints. You have to see it to believe it! (Effect: A black tree ... more
Intro to 3D Animation! (ages 11-17) for kids
May 4th - June 22nd, 2022
Learn how to make your own 3D animated superhero! In this class, students will learn how to create 3D digital models to bring an animated ... more
Basic Studio Lighting
May 4th - June 8th, 2022
Create pleasing studio portraiture with our professional White Lightning strobe system. Learn to use an exposure meter, soft boxes, umbrellas, and various attachments for multiple ... more
Intro to Linoleum Block Printing
May 4th - May 25th, 2022
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
Smush and Smash! Clayplay for toddlers for kids
May 5th - May 26th, 2022
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
VIVA! Photographing Plants and Flowers
May 11th - June 1st, 2022
Take some time to stop and photograph (and smell) the flowers! In this class students will learn tips and tricks for photographing plants and flowers ... more
Screen Printing
Session 1: May 11th - May 18th, 2022
Session 2: June 8th - June 15th, 2022
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
Ortho Litho Voltagrams
May 11th - May 18th, 2022
This is going to be an electrifying workshop! In this class students will electrocute 4x5 Ortho Litho film using a Wimshurst machine and then process ... more
Print 101: Survey of Printmaking
May 12th - June 2nd, 2022
In this introductory course students will learn the history, science, and possibilities of printmaking through demonstrations and hands-on projects. Participants will experience a variety of ... more
Plants to Paper
May 12th - May 26th, 2022
Explore the papermaking process to transform dried flower stalks and other garden plant fibers into beautiful handmade paper! more
Ceramic Jewelry
May 14th - May 28th, 2022
With simple handbuilding techniques you will create personalized ceramic jewelry. Expect to make two pairs of earrings, two pendants, and two brooches. In the first ... more