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Snip, tear and assemble your way through the expressive medium of collage. Create compositions using a variety of papers and techniques to gather images, shapes and colors. To inspire your work, themes such as quotes, poems, landscape and personal imagery will be shared.

Suminagashi means floating ink in Japanese. It is the ancient meditative practice of gently floating ink on water to create marble-like patterns. The designs are then transferred to absorbent Japanese paper. Suminagashi offers endless possibilities as no two are ever alike. Paper will be available for purchase in class.

This course will explore the relationship between reading literature and creating art. One classic work of literature will be chosen to study for the duration of the course. Within each class, students will engage in a literary discussion, brainstorm ideas through collaging and sketching, and ultimately paint pieces that represent their literary analysis....

Let’s Carve Stone – Design, carve, and polish your own sculpture in alabaster during this 1-day workshop class under the tutelage of professional stone sculptor, Jyl Bonaguro.  Using traditional manual tools like a hammer, point, flat and tooth chisels along with rasps you will learn: Techniques for Blocking  Techniques for Detailing...

Learn the materials and methods of bookbinding, and make a variety of handmade books. Starting with folded books and pamphlet stitch, students will gradually hone their skill and continue on to more complex books. You will complete eight or more books over the course of the session, books that can be used as journals or given as gifts!  Repeaters...

Learn to create abstract 3D art forms by exploring non-objective, organic and figurative themes. Stoneware clay, along with metal, glass, and found objects may be used. Instruction in slab and coil building techniques will be investigated. Some sculpture experience is recommended.

From start to finish, workshop participants will learn how to make paper by hand. In addition to recycling fibers to create beautiful handmade papers, we will experiment with creating shaped papers, play with pulp additives such as dried flowers, and discuss how to set up a home papermaking studio. No experience necessary.

Join Duffy O'Connor for a six-week course in the seductive intaglio technique of mezzotint. Learn to use the rocking tool, scraper and burnisher to produce beautiful, atmospheric prints! Commitment is required; all students must purchase their own mezzotint rocker. Students are encouraged to purchase one through Takach Press. Teens ages 15-17 may...

This workshop will examine the possibility of using some overlooked materials such as cardboards and recycled papers. Students will develop an idea by assembling materials to create 3D works of art, to experience broader concepts around collage. The goal is to create something beautiful while focusing on enhancing skills and nurturing creativity....

Using personal papers, maps, brochures, photo and other personal items. You will create your own Evidence book. This book is a cross between an artist book, photo album, journal, and scrapbook. The materials used inspire the way the book takes form. A variety of techniques will be demonstrated and experimentation will be encouraged. Bring your own...

Delve more deeply, master new techniques, and explore your creativity. Craft spectacular pieces from vintage broken jewelry, watches, tin, and china.  Bring your collected treasures.  Prerequisite: Rejuvenated Jewelry or consent of the instructor

On this sewing journey, delve into the My Design Center arena and learn what it takes to enhance your sewing experience. Discover tools, such as the Scan n Cut electronic cutting & scanning machine, that will help you make each project uniquely yours, and open the door to new possibilities. During this workshop team up with another sewist on...