Learn to paint freely and boldly using acrylic paint. While we will go over the basics like composition, value, and color, the focus will be to connect with your intuition, paint from your heart, and discover your artistic voice. Each week we will focus on a different subject: landscape, still life, human figure, portrait, animals, urban landscape, interior study, and abstraction. All levels are welcome. The class materials list can be found here.

Dig deeper into your clay craft to create more intentional, consistent, and functional pieces. In this class for students who have basic experience with the potter’s wheel or have taken our Beginning Pottery class or equivalent at least once. Set a personal goal—throw and trim a specific form, produce thinner pots, or experiment with larger pieces of clay—and focus on achieving it throughout the course. Cone 5/6 clay, basic throwing tools, and decorating materials such as glazes will be provided, and your pieces will be fired in an electric kiln to produce food-, dishwasher-, and microwave-safe functional ware. Attendance Policy: If you are unable to commit to attending all sessions, please do not register.

It’s true—anyone can draw. Learning to draw starts with learning to see. Explore basic techniques for capturing objects and scenes with accuracy and clarity. Each week introduces new concepts, including perspective, proportion, line, value, and the relationships between objects. Practice your skills through guided drawing sessions inspired by natural landscapes and animals. Demonstrations, examples, and interactive exercises will help build confidence and mastery. All levels are welcome, especially beginners.

Carving fresh, found wood into useful objects is a fun, relaxing, and satisfying hobby. We will cover an overview of “green” woodworking, including tools, materials, process, technique, and safety. We will talk through the early part of the process of turning a log into a rough carving blank with an axe. Then you will learn safe, effective knife grips so you can carve your project. We’ll wrap up with a discussion on finishing touches, decoration possibilities, and how to continue in the craft. Butter Spreader/Cheese Knife: Wooden spreaders, present in nearly every Swedish kitchen, were traditionally hand-carved. Yours will be great for spreading butter and also soft, medium, and crumbly cheeses. This single-session class is perfect for complete beginners. Wooden Spoon: The serving spoons we’ll make have an extra-large bowl for generous helpings and a stout handle for ease of use. No prior experience is required, but some familiarity with woodworking, carving, or other handcrafts would be beneficial for this two-night class.

IMPORTANT: Due to exceptionally high demand for this class, we ask that you DO NOT register if you have already taken this class two or more times. This will allow new students to experience the class. Thank you for your understanding. Also, Please do not register for this class unless you can commit to attending all sessions. Due to the focused nature of this class, it is disruptive if students miss (or are late) for classes. Pottery is one of the oldest expressions of human inventiveness and creativity, dating from before the Neolithic period and discovered in various locations around the globe. In this class for beginners, explore the potentials of clay by creating both functional vessels and sculptural forms. Learn basic handbuilding, wheel throwing, and surface decorating techniques. All work will be glazed and fired, resulting in vibrant, durable, waterproof, and food-safe pieces of art.

Do you enjoy drawing people but struggle with proportions or have trouble capturing hands and feet? Build confidence and sharpen your skills in this studio class focused on figure drawing from a live nude model. Through demonstrations, short lectures, and one-on-one guidance, you’ll learn essential techniques to improve your observation and bring greater accuracy to your work. Ideal for anyone looking to strengthen their figure drawing or those new to working from a live model. The materials list can be found here.

Whether you have no experience or just need a refresher, learn what you need to get started with machine sewing. Review your machine’s parts and functions, learn to make and change a bobbin, thread the machine, decipher stitch selections, adjust tension, and use the buttonhole function. After some practice and to boost your confidence, undertake a small project, such as a mini bag. Note: Bring your sewing machine in good working order, along with your machine’s instruction manual, if you have it. An assortment of embroidery thread, needles, base fabrics, and sampler designs will be provided. Students should bring scissors and a bag for transporting items

Create a one-of-a-kind handcrafted sterling silver ring while learning essential skills that form the foundation of jewelry making. Guided step-by-step, you’ll transform a flat piece of metal into a beautifully textured band using techniques like texturing, filing, forming, soldering, sanding, and polishing. Mastering the perfect circular form may sound simple, but it’s a fundamental and surprisingly satisfying milestone in the art of metalsmithing. Fun Fact! Laurie teaches a class for teens

Learn to make a set of textured bangle bracelets, one in sterling silver, one in bronze, and three in copper. Develop fabrication skills, including measuring, texturing, filing, forming, soldering, and tumbler finishing. All materials will be provided, including sterling silver, bronze, copper, solder, and sandpaper. Fun Fact! Laurie teaches a class for teens