Crafts Classes in San Francisco, CA

Never picked up a needle or haven’t since you were young? Join us for Bite-Size Embroidery for Beginners. Easy and fun, you will leave with a completed embroidery! Learn chain stitch, satin stitch, whipped back stitch, and French knots as well as basic skills such as how to trace a design onto fabric and thread the needle. Personalize your piece...

This weekend intensive offers an in-depth look at flameworking with molten borosilicate glass. Over the course of two 4 hour sessions, students in this class will be introduced to the foundations of flameworking and will create marbles, pendants and small sculptures.

The intent of this workshop is to hone your (a)esthetic and your knowledge of material transformation. How one can make is as important as why. Here we will look at your taste and value that you have come to form through your nature and nurture. By way of discussions and on the fly critiques we will hone this ‘(a)esthetic’ sense and find what in...

Get the tools to tackle the complexities of understanding color and color mixing. We will be attempting to understand how we see color by using two approaches, as both a logical system as developed by Albert Munsell and as the dynamic viewing experience as shown by Josef Albers. We will be exploring color through discussion, demonstrations, and exercises...

Chapbooks are an art and a craft. The format is increasingly popular in the indie lit world and a calling card for many respected poets. In this course we will learn the art of arranging well-written and cohesive short manuscripts for publication in chapbook form. Even if you feel you haven’t generated enough material to currently put a chap collection...

This unique workshop is for your own creative discovery and implementation of those finds. You will explore the creative possibilities of “the materials at hand” which may include both traditional and non-traditional resources such as collage, painting, found materials, and mark making. Through a wide array various exercises. you will be able...

This 3-hour workshop will introduce students to the process of cutting, shaping and assembling sheet glass for the creation of a unique and colorful picture frame. Projects will be designed to fit within a 10”x10” space. This workshop is a great way to learn the basics of fusing in a fun and family-friendly atmosphere.  Ages 10+ (under 14...

Full course name: Day Long Mixed Media Encaustic Workshop - Gestural Marks and Collage Come for a day of play and fun.  Enjoy exploring simple techniques while creating 3 unique images on wood panels to hang on your walls.   You will learn how to: Create marks and patterns using graphite, inks, pastels  Make a collage...

Full Course Name Exploring From Within 3 Day Abstract Mixed Media Workshop Emphasis on Collage In this course, you will: Grow your art and soar to new heights working with multiple media.  Learn steps to let go of the fear "ALL" artists have at one point or another.  Learn to scale up with your work.  Learn how to prep your wood...

Hot Glass Cold Beer is our favorite long-running event, combining glass demonstrations, live music, local craft beer and delicious food.  For a $35 donation, you can select your own hand-blown glass to drink your fill of beer or wine and take it home when the evening is over! VIP Tickets: $65 gets you reserved VIP seats, access to a VIP...

This class will introduce the method of the artisan craft of Rug Hooking. Students will learn how to paint with fiber by pulling cut strips of wool through a woven substrate. Each student will hook an entire pattern 6.5” x 6.5”and edging by the end of the second class. Materials Provided:  Rug hooking pattern,  hook,  instruction...

Learn the basics of leather craft and making a valet tray in this hands-on workshop. You will start by laying out your game plan, where you'll determine the general size and shape of your end product. Then, you'll jump right into making a pattern and designing your piece.  At the end of the workshop, you'll leave with a completely handmade and...

This piece is a great introduction to goldwork! Each cherry is made using different goldwork techniques. You will learn both high relief and craft felt padding, leather appliqué, chipwork, couching a combination of threads, working with pearl purl, and how to add Italian shading details. Note: All materials will be supplied; you...