Learn the basics of sculpting with soapstone in a two hour introductory class great for both kids and adults. The class will be held at the Tenino Stone Carvers Shed in downtown Tenino, WA. See the history of this famous “Stone City†come alive inside the Shed. Students will carve their choice of animal: Wolf, Bear, Orca, Eagle, Turtle, or Cat. Sculptures stand 3†tall and will be carved, sanded, polished and waxed within the 2 hour class. The process uses files and water to eliminate dust or the need for eye/lung protection. Soapstone is a soft and colorful stone that is quick and easy for beginners to shape. Great class for kids ages 9 to 99.
Fee: $40.00
Instructor: Ed Salerno
Capacity Remaining: 8
Schedule Details:
Dates: 6/29/2019 - 6/29/2019
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Sa
Building: Tenino Stonecarving Shed
Room:
Learn the basics of sculpting with soapstone in a two hour introductory class great for both kids and adults. The class will be held at the Tenino Stone Carvers Shed in downtown Tenino, WA. See the history of this famous “Stone City†come alive inside the Shed. Students will carve their choice of animal: Wolf, Bear, Orca, Eagle, Turtle, or Cat. Sculptures stand 3†tall and will be carved, sanded, polished and waxed within the 2 hour class. The process uses files and water to eliminate dust or the need for eye/lung protection. Soapstone is a soft and colorful stone that is quick and easy for beginners to shape. Great class for kids ages 9 to 99.
Fee: $40.00
Instructor: Ed Salerno
Capacity Remaining: 8
Schedule Details:
Dates: 8/3/2019 - 8/3/2019
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Sa
Building: Tenino Stonecarving Shed
Room:
Learn the basics of sculpting with soapstone in a two hour introductory class great for both kids and adults. The class will be held at the Tenino Stone Carvers Shed in downtown Tenino, WA. See the history of this famous “Stone City†come alive inside the Shed. Students will carve their choice of animal: Wolf, Bear, Orca, Eagle, Turtle, or Cat. Sculptures stand 3†tall and will be carved, sanded, polished and waxed within the 2 hour class. The process uses files and water to eliminate dust or the need for eye/lung protection. Soapstone is a soft and colorful stone that is quick and easy for beginners to shape. Great class for kids ages 9 to 99.
Fee: $40.00
Instructor: Ed Salerno
Capacity Remaining: 8
Schedule Details:
Dates: 9/21/2019 - 9/21/2019
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Sa
Building: Tenino Stonecarving Shed
Room:
Open studio time is unstructured time for students to practice independently to enhance their abilities. Participants are required to have basic pottery or hand building skill level and will be able to use the studio to work independently. This registration is for hand building techniques only; our wheels are reserved for students currently enrolled in wheel throwing classes at Arbutus Folk School. Instruction is not included in open studio time, though a studio aide will be on hand to answer questions. It includes use of the ceramic studio, tools, and equipment. Additional clay and firing fees will apply.
A la carte fees (bring cash or check to class):
Clay: $10- $13 per 25 lb bag
Firing: Charge depends on volume of work being fired
Glazes included in firing fee
Students currently enrolled in classes pay only for open studio time and do not need to pay additional fees for glaze and firings to participate in the open studio.
Fee: $18.00
Instructor: Andritta Bernstein
Capacity Remaining: 6
Schedule Details:
Dates: 5/20/2019 - 5/20/2019
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: M
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Ceramic Studio
Open studio time is unstructured time for students to practice independently to enhance their abilities. Participants are required to have basic pottery or hand building skill level and will be able to use the studio to work independently. This registration is for hand building techniques only; our wheels are reserved for students currently enrolled in wheel throwing classes at Arbutus Folk School. Instruction is not included in open studio time, though a studio aide will be on hand to answer questions. It includes use of the ceramic studio, tools, and equipment. Additional clay and firing fees will apply.
A la carte fees (bring cash or check to class):
Clay: $10- $13 per 25 lb bag
Firing: Charge depends on volume of work being fired
Glazes included in firing fee
Students currently enrolled in classes pay only for open studio time and do not need to pay additional fees for glaze and firings to participate in the open studio.
Fee: $18.00
Instructor: Andritta Bernstein
Capacity Remaining: 6
Schedule Details:
Dates: 6/3/2019 - 6/3/2019
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: M
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Ceramic Studio
Open studio time is unstructured time for students to practice independently to enhance their abilities. Participants are required to have basic pottery or hand building skill level and will be able to use the studio to work independently. This registration is for hand building techniques only; our wheels are reserved for students currently enrolled in wheel throwing classes at Arbutus Folk School. Instruction is not included in open studio time, though a studio aide will be on hand to answer questions. It includes use of the ceramic studio, tools, and equipment. Additional clay and firing fees will apply.
A la carte fees (bring cash or check to class):
Clay: $10- $13 per 25 lb bag
Firing: Charge depends on volume of work being fired
Glazes included in firing fee
Students currently enrolled in classes pay only for open studio time and do not need to pay additional fees for glaze and firings to participate in the open studio.
Fee: $18.00
Instructor: Andritta Bernstein
Capacity Remaining: 6
Schedule Details:
Dates: 6/17/2019 - 6/17/2019
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: M
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Ceramic Studio
Open studio time is unstructured time for students to practice independently to enhance their abilities. Participants are required to have basic pottery or hand building skill level and will be able to use the studio to work independently. This registration is for hand building techniques only; our wheels are reserved for students currently enrolled in wheel throwing classes at Arbutus Folk School. Instruction is not included in open studio time, though a studio aide will be on hand to answer questions. It includes use of the ceramic studio, tools, and equipment. Additional clay and firing fees will apply.
A la carte fees (bring cash or check to class):
Clay: $10- $13 per 25 lb bag
Firing: Charge depends on volume of work being fired
Glazes included in firing fee
Students currently enrolled in classes pay only for open studio time and do not need to pay additional fees for glaze and firings to participate in the open studio.
Fee: $18.00
Instructor: Andritta Bernstein
Capacity Remaining: 6
Schedule Details:
Dates: 6/24/2019 - 6/24/2019
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: M
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Ceramic Studio
Open studio time is unstructured time for students to practice independently to enhance their abilities. Participants are required to have basic pottery or hand building skill level and will be able to use the studio to work independently. This registration is for wheel throwing. Instruction is not included in open studio time, though a studio aide will be on hand to answer questions. It includes use of the ceramic studio, tools, and equipment. Additional clay and firing fees will apply.
A la carte fees (bring cash or check to class):
Clay: $10- $13 per 25 lb bag
Firing: Charge depends on volume of work being fired
Glazes included in firing fee
Students currently enrolled in classes pay only for open studio time and do not need to pay additional fees for glaze and firings to participate in the open studio.
Fee: $18.00
Instructor: Andritta Bernstein
Capacity Remaining: 7
Schedule Details:
Dates: 5/20/2019 - 5/20/2019
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: M
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Ceramic Studio
Open studio time is unstructured time for students to practice independently to enhance their abilities. Participants are required to have basic pottery or hand building skill level and will be able to use the studio to work independently. This registration is for wheel throwing. Instruction is not included in open studio time, though a studio aide will be on hand to answer questions. It includes use of the ceramic studio, tools, and equipment. Additional clay and firing fees will apply.
A la carte fees (bring cash or check to class):
Clay: $10- $13 per 25 lb bag
Firing: Charge depends on volume of work being fired
Glazes included in firing fee
Students currently enrolled in classes pay only for open studio time and do not need to pay additional fees for glaze and firings to participate in the open studio.
Fee: $18.00
Instructor: Andritta Bernstein
Capacity Remaining: 8
Schedule Details:
Dates: 6/3/2019 - 6/3/2019
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: M
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Ceramic Studio
Open studio time is unstructured time for students to practice independently to enhance their abilities. Participants are required to have basic pottery or hand building skill level and will be able to use the studio to work independently. This registration is for wheel throwing. Instruction is not included in open studio time, though a studio aide will be on hand to answer questions. It includes use of the ceramic studio, tools, and equipment. Additional clay and firing fees will apply.
A la carte fees (bring cash or check to class):
Clay: $10- $13 per 25 lb bag
Firing: Charge depends on volume of work being fired
Glazes included in firing fee
Students currently enrolled in classes pay only for open studio time and do not need to pay additional fees for glaze and firings to participate in the open studio.
Fee: $18.00
Instructor: Andritta Bernstein
Capacity Remaining: 8
Schedule Details:
Dates: 6/17/2019 - 6/17/2019
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: M
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Ceramic Studio
Open studio time is unstructured time for students to practice independently to enhance their abilities. Participants are required to have basic pottery or hand building skill level and will be able to use the studio to work independently. This registration is for wheel throwing. Instruction is not included in open studio time, though a studio aide will be on hand to answer questions. It includes use of the ceramic studio, tools, and equipment. Additional clay and firing fees will apply.
A la carte fees (bring cash or check to class):
Clay: $10- $13 per 25 lb bag
Firing: Charge depends on volume of work being fired
Glazes included in firing fee
Students currently enrolled in classes pay only for open studio time and do not need to pay additional fees for glaze and firings to participate in the open studio.
Fee: $18.00
Instructor: Andritta Bernstein
Capacity Remaining: 8
Schedule Details:
Dates: 6/24/2019 - 6/24/2019
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: M
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Ceramic Studio
Hand weaving images with fiber is one of the world's most ancient art forms, yet the endless possibilities continue to inspire artists worldwide. In this class, you will learn all of the basic building blocks for getting started in weft-faced tapestry weaving: warping a frame loom, techniques for transferring designs, building shapes, color blending, and some of the many ways to finish and display your woven art.
During the first session, we will talk about the basic structures of tapestry, and each student will get started weaving a practice tapestry using a copper frame loom. You will take your work in progress home and keep weaving over the course of the intervening week - even five minutes a day can yield surprising amounts of progress! When we come back together in the second session, there will be more demos guided by the class’s interests, we’ll do some more weaving together, and we will finish our pieces for display.
If you grow attached to your borrowed tapestry loom, they will be available for purchase at the end of the class (we’ll even re-warp it so you’re ready for tapestry #2!). All weaving yarn and tools will be provided, and we will have some discussion about what to look for when shopping for yarn for weft-faced weaving.
Fee: $180.00
Instructor: Annette Harrison
Capacity Remaining: 2
Schedule Details:
Dates: 6/22/2019 - 6/23/2019
Times: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sessions: 2
Days: Su Sa
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Front Classroom
Arbutus is hosting an "Embroidery Circle" for those who want to meet up with other stitchers in the community. We meet on a Sunday each month for 2 hours, from 10:30am -12:30 pm. If you have questions, need guidance, or just want to come share - this is the group for you! All levels of experience are welcomed! While the group will have a knowledgeable "guide," we will all learn from each other! Bring in your ideas and projects: let's talk Embroidery!! There is a minimal charge of $5 for each session to help with Arbutus overhead.
Drop-ins are welcomed as space allows. However, we strongly recommend registering in advance: if there are no advance registrations, that month will be cancelled. Also, space is guaranteed for those who register in advance.
Fee: $5.00
Instructor: Roberta "Bobbi" Chase
Capacity Remaining: 8
Schedule Details:
Dates: 6/9/2019 - 6/9/2019
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Su
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Front Classroom
Arbutus is hosting an "Embroidery Circle" for those who want to meet up with other stitchers in the community. We meet on a Sunday each month for 2 hours, from 10:30am -12:30 pm. If you have questions, need guidance, or just want to come share - this is the group for you! All levels of experience are welcomed! While the group will have a knowledgeable "guide," we will all learn from each other! Bring in your ideas and projects: let's talk Embroidery!! There is a minimal charge of $5 for each session to help with Arbutus overhead.
Drop-ins are welcomed as space allows. However, we strongly recommend registering in advance: if there are no advance registrations, that month will be cancelled. Also, space is guaranteed for those who register in advance.
Fee: $5.00
Instructor: Roberta "Bobbi" Chase
Capacity Remaining: 12
Schedule Details:
Dates: 7/14/2019 - 7/14/2019
Times: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Su
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Front Classroom
Arbutus is hosting an "Embroidery Circle" for those who want to meet up with other stitchers in the community. We meet on a Sunday each month for 2 hours, from 10:30am -12:30 pm. If you have questions, need guidance, or just want to come share - this is the group for you! All levels of experience are welcomed! While the group will have a knowledgeable "guide," we will all learn from each other! Bring in your ideas and projects: let's talk Embroidery!! There is a minimal charge of $5 for each session to help with Arbutus overhead.
Drop-ins are welcomed as space allows. However, we strongly recommend registering in advance: if there are no advance registrations, that month will be cancelled. Also, space is guaranteed for those who register in advance.
Fee: $5.00
Instructor: Roberta "Bobbi" Chase
Capacity Remaining: 12
Schedule Details:
Dates: 8/11/2019 - 8/11/2019
Times: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Su
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Front Classroom
Arbutus is hosting an "Embroidery Circle" for those who want to meet up with other stitchers in the community. We meet on a Sunday each month for 2 hours, from 10:30am -12:30 pm. If you have questions, need guidance, or just want to come share - this is the group for you! All levels of experience are welcomed! While the group will have a knowledgeable "guide," we will all learn from each other! Bring in your ideas and projects: let's talk Embroidery!! There is a minimal charge of $5 for each session to help with Arbutus overhead.
Drop-ins are welcomed as space allows. However, we strongly recommend registering in advance: if there are no advance registrations, that month will be cancelled. Also, space is guaranteed for those who register in advance.
Fee: $5.00
Instructor: Roberta "Bobbi" Chase
Capacity Remaining: 12
Schedule Details:
Dates: 9/15/2019 - 9/15/2019
Times: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Su
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Front Classroom
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below. Create vibrant, colorful mosaic art for the garden!
This class will cover the basics for exterior and garden mosaics.
Lecture will include info on substrates appropriate for exterior use and their preparation, fixatives, setting, grouting and sealing.
This class is great for the beginner as we will be covering tools, cutting techniques, and mosaic design, and is also appropriate for the student who has already experimented with interior or craft mosaics and would like to expand their knowledge to include exterior, garden or permanent installations.
Students will create a mosaic garden ornament using recycled glass tile on terra cotta to create a charming garden birdbath.
Fee: $0.00
Instructor: Jennifer Kuhns
Capacity Remaining: 0
Dates: 6/1/2019 - 6/2/2019
Times: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sessions: 2
Days: Su Sa
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Woodshop
In this class students will bring in an old hammer or hatchet in need of a new handle. Each student will be provided with a new hard wood handle blank, with which they will outline their new handle shape, cut it out roughly on the band saw, and refine the shape and fit with hand tools. This course does not include restoration of the tool head, but options will be discussed.
Students need to bring a hammer or hatchet head, with or without old handle.
Fee: $64.00
Instructor: Francis Fong
Capacity Remaining: 8
Schedule Details:
Dates: 8/4/2019 - 8/4/2019
Times: 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Su
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Woodshop
In this class, students will learn basic weaving techniques using both stick and boat shuttles on pre-warped looms. They will also learn the parts of a loom and how they work, weaving language, how to read weaving drafts, wind a bobbin and stick shuttle, throw a shuttle, maintain an even weaving beat, keep neat selvedges and finish their completed projects. Students will take home a minimum of 4 completed handwoven pieces.
Fee: $226.00
Instructor: Marjorie Erickson
Capacity Remaining: 5
Schedule Details:
Dates: 9/28/2019 - 9/29/2019
Times: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sessions: 2
Days: Su Sa
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Weaving Loft (upstairs)
Come meet your fellow crafters as we knit and purl! Ask other community members for advice, show off your latest project, or just enjoy the sound of needles as we work together.
$5 Suggested Donation
Fee: $0.00
Instructor:
Capacity Remaining: 12
Schedule Details:
Dates: 6/23/2019 - 6/23/2019
Times: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Su
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room:
Come meet your fellow crafters as we knit and purl! Ask other community members for advice, show off your latest project, or just enjoy the sound of needles as we work together.
$5 Suggested Donation
Fee: $0.00
Instructor:
Capacity Remaining: 12
Schedule Details:
Dates: 7/28/2019 - 7/28/2019
Times: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Su
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room:
Come meet your fellow crafters as we knit and purl! Ask other community members for advice, show off your latest project, or just enjoy the sound of needles as we work together.
$5 Suggested Donation
Fee: $0.00
Instructor:
Capacity Remaining: 12
Schedule Details:
Dates: 8/25/2019 - 8/25/2019
Times: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Su
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room:
Come meet your fellow crafters as we knit and purl! Ask other community members for advice, show off your latest project, or just enjoy the sound of needles as we work together.
$5 Suggested Donation
Fee: $0.00
Instructor:
Capacity Remaining: 12
Schedule Details:
Dates: 9/29/2019 - 9/29/2019
Times: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Su
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room:
Each month on the first & third Friday from 6 pm -8 pm, Arbutus offers an informal 2 hour "Play with Clay" class. There will always be a guided theme project. However, experienced students are encouraged to design their own projects, working with the instructor to tailor the project to this short timeline. Students will glaze and fire their projects at the second class. $49 class fee includes clay, glaze and firing. This class is intended for adults. Wine is available for purchase.
Fee: $48.00
Instructor: Nicole Gugliotti
Capacity Remaining: 8
Schedule Details:
Dates: 6/7/2019 - 6/21/2019
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sessions: 2
Days: F
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Ceramic Studio
Join us for a fun evening of weaving and yarn play. In this class, you’ll learn all the basics you need to create one of a kind woven wall hangings. We’ll start with the basics: warping a frame loom, starting out with weaving, and planning out your design. There will be demos for ways to accomplish interesting shapes and textures, ways of getting experimental, as well as techniques for finishing and displaying your finished piece. Yarn will be provided, and we’ll have a discussion about different yarns and how they behave when woven. The simple frame loom is yours to keep and use again!
Fee: $57.00
Instructor: Annette Harrison
Capacity Remaining: 6
Schedule Details:
Dates: 6/7/2019 - 6/7/2019
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: F
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Front Classroom
In this class students will each make a bent wood Shaker box, a size #2, with cherry bands and a birds eye maple top. Each student will be provided with pre-milled material, from there we will go through the heating and bending process, riveting with copper tacks, and making and fitting the tops and bottoms with pegs. We wont apply finishes in the class, but examples of different finishes will be shown and discussed. All materials will be provided by the instructor.
Fee: $104.00
Instructor: Eric Cannizzaro
Capacity Remaining: 9
Schedule Details:
Dates: 5/21/2019 - 5/23/2019
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sessions: 2
Days: Tu Th
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Woodshop
In this class students will each make a nesting set of 3 bent wood shaker boxes in sizes #3, #2, #1 - with cherry bands and birds eye maple tops. Each student will be provided with pre-milled material, from there we will go through the heating and bending process, riveting with copper tacks, and making and fitting the tops and bottoms with pegs. We wont apply finishes in the class, but examples of different finishes will be shown and discussed. All materials will be provided by the instructor.
Fee: $148.00
Instructor: Eric Cannizzaro
Capacity Remaining: 6
Schedule Details: Class meets Thursday 6pm-9pm and again Saturday 10am-2pm.
Dates: 6/6/2019 - 6/8/2019
Times: 6:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sessions: 2
Days: Th Sa
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Woodshop
In this class students will learn some fundamental skills of hand tool woodworking through constructing a small dovetail box. On the first day students will learn how to use basic layout tool and will cut a practice dovetail joint. The following days will be committed to cutting joinery, making a simple lid, and applying a finish. Students will become familiar with hand saws, chisels, marking tools, and simple maneuvers on a router table.
Fee: $194.00
Instructor: Francis Fong
Capacity Remaining: 6
Schedule Details: Friday, September 6th 6-9 pm, Saturday, September 7th 10 am-3:30 pm, and Sunday, September 8th from 10 am-3:30 pm.
Dates: 9/6/2019 - 9/8/2019
Times: 6:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Sessions: 3
Days: Su F Sa
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Woodshop
Students can bring their own hand tools to restore if they have them.
For generations artisan craftsmen and craftswomen, or those who aspire to be, have relied on fine hand tools to construct useful and beautiful things from wood. We admire these tools for their charm, for the ingenuity of their design, and for the creative potential they represent. But without careful maintenance, tuning, set-up, and an investment of time in acquiring the skills to use them, these tools will never be anything more than curiosities.
The aim of this course is to take these great old tools out of the display case and put them back to work. You’ll learn to how restore those rusty things you found in grandpa’s basement, how to produce a surgically sharp cutting edge, and how to set up your planes, saws, and chisels so that they sing. Finally, we’ll begin honing the skills necessary for using these tools. There are few things in woodworking more enjoyable than using a freshly sharpened chisel and mallet to shape a complex joint or a well-tuned hand plane to produce a shimmering, perfectly smooth surface on a piece of timber. And by the end of this class, that’s exactly what you’ll be doing.
Fee: $225.00
Instructor: Madeline "Maddie" Morgan
Capacity Remaining: 7
Schedule Details:
Dates: 5/28/2019 - 6/3/2019
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sessions: 5
Days: D
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Woodshop
In this fast-paced 2-day class, students will learn how floor looms are set up and discover the wonder of creating their own cloth. The instructor will guide students through all the basic steps of weaving from preparing a warp and dressing a loom to reading a weaving draft and finally, weaving their scarf. Students will purchase yarn as directed in the supplies list and leave class with a woven scarf. (Final finishing of the scarf will be done at home.)
Fee: $226.00
Instructor: Marjorie Erickson
Capacity Remaining: 2
Schedule Details:
Dates: 6/22/2019 - 6/23/2019
Times: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sessions: 2
Days: Su Sa
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Weaving Loft (upstairs)
One of the most useful and historically the most common ways of recycling used clothing is to weave rag rugs with it. Sturdy rugs to cover our floors and decorate our homes. This class is designed so that students can recycle some of the clothing they haven't quite been able to give away. Day one will have us preparing for weaving on Day two. We'll cut our "saved" clothing into strips, roll them into balls and get ourselves ready to weave our rag rugs. Students will bring CLEAN, freshly laundered and unwrinkled clothes, ready to be cut up. These can be blue jeans, T-shirts, sweatshirts, dresses, shirts, pajamas, etc. They just need to be ALL the same kind of fabric. If using jeans, it all has to be jean-type cloth. If using finer cloth (like shirt/blouse/dress fabric), it all has to be finer cloth. The same with T-shirts. It all has to be T-shirt type cloth. How much?? Pants--4-5, Shirts--7-10. Day two will be dedicated to weaving our fabulous rag rugs.
Fee: $206.00
Instructor: Marjorie Erickson
Capacity Remaining: 4
Schedule Details:
Dates: 8/3/2019 - 8/4/2019
Times: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sessions: 2
Days: Su Sa
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Weaving Loft (upstairs)
I believe that throwing clay on a potter's wheel is a beautiful practical science rather than an art. I also believe that pottery is a moving meditation with creative and functional benefits. Please join me to explore these ideas on the wheel! In this beginner through advanced pottery class, my aim is to help each student understand and master the physics of clay on the wheel. Together we will discover the effects of momentum, water and pressure on clay bodies. Each student will develop and strengthen their ability to center and throw clay in the 1-3 pound range. We will also focus on drying, trimming and finishing techniques with an emphasis on similitude and smoothness. We will glaze our works with similar motivations. I am sure you will complete this class with your best ceramic work and artistic mindset.
Student must be 14 years of age or older.
Fee: $280.00
Instructor: Mike Cummins
Capacity Remaining: 1
Schedule Details: Tuesday eves 6-9 pm
Dates: 7/16/2019 - 8/20/2019
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sessions: 6
Days: Tu
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Ceramic Studio
I believe that throwing clay on a potter's wheel is a beautiful practical science rather than an art. I also believe that pottery is a moving meditation with creative and functional benefits. Please join me to explore these ideas on the wheel! In this beginner through advanced pottery class, my aim is to help each student understand and master the physics of clay on the wheel. Together we will discover the effects of momentum, water and pressure on clay bodies. Each student will develop and strengthen their ability to center and throw clay in the 1-3 pound range. We will also focus on drying, trimming and finishing techniques with an emphasis on similitude and smoothness. We will glaze our works with similar motivations. I am sure you will complete this class with your best ceramic work and artistic mindset.
Student must be 14 years of age or older.
Fee: $280.00
Instructor: Mike Cummins
Capacity Remaining: 7
Schedule Details: Thursday eves 6-9 pm
Dates: 7/18/2019 - 8/22/2019
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sessions: 6
Days: Th
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Ceramic Studio
I believe that throwing clay on a potter's wheel is a beautiful practical science rather than an art. I also believe that pottery is a moving meditation with creative and functional benefits. Please join me to explore these ideas on the wheel! In this beginner through advanced pottery class, my aim is to help each student understand and master the physics of clay on the wheel. Together we will discover the effects of momentum, water and pressure on clay bodies. Each student will develop and strengthen their ability to center and throw clay in the 1-3 pound range. We will also focus on drying, trimming and finishing techniques with an emphasis on similitude and smoothness. We will glaze our works with similar motivations. I am sure you will complete this class with your best ceramic work and artistic mindset.
Student must be 14 years of age or older.
Fee: $280.00
Instructor: Mike Cummins
Capacity Remaining: 9
Schedule Details: Tuesday eves 6-9 pm
Dates: 9/17/2019 - 10/22/2019
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sessions: 6
Days: Tu
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Ceramic Studio
I believe that throwing clay on a potter's wheel is a beautiful practical science rather than an art. I also believe that pottery is a moving meditation with creative and functional benefits. Please join me to explore these ideas on the wheel! In this beginner through advanced pottery class, my aim is to help each student understand and master the physics of clay on the wheel. Together we will discover the effects of momentum, water and pressure on clay bodies. Each student will develop and strengthen their ability to center and throw clay in the 1-3 pound range. We will also focus on drying, trimming and finishing techniques with an emphasis on similitude and smoothness. We will glaze our works with similar motivations. I am sure you will complete this class with your best ceramic work and artistic mindset.
Student must be 14 years of age or older.
Fee: $280.00
Instructor: Mike Cummins
Capacity Remaining: 9
Schedule Details: Thursday eves 6-9 pm
Dates: 9/19/2019 - 10/24/2019
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sessions: 6
Days: Th
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Ceramic Studio
Have you ever wanted to try wheel throwing but you’re not sure if you’re ready to commit to a 6-week class? This is an opportunity to spend a couple of hours throwing to see if you like it. Demonstrations in centering and throwing basic forms will be given and students will have time to try it out to see if they like it. There will be no trimming, glazing or finishing of pieces.
Fee: $46.00
Instructor: Andritta Bernstein
Capacity Remaining: 9
Schedule Details: Sunday 10 am to 12:30 pm
Dates: 7/7/2019 - 7/7/2019
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Su
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Ceramic Studio
Have you ever wanted to try wheel throwing but you’re not sure if you’re ready to commit to a 6-week class? This is an opportunity to spend a couple of hours throwing to see if you like it. Demonstrations in centering and throwing basic forms will be given and students will have time to try it out to see if they like it. There will be no trimming, glazing or finishing of pieces.
Fee: $46.00
Instructor: Andritta Bernstein
Capacity Remaining: 9
Schedule Details: Sunday 10 am to 12:30 pm
Dates: 8/11/2019 - 8/11/2019
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Su
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Ceramic Studio
Students must be 18 years of age or older.
In this class students will learn the fundamentals of hand tool woodworking through constructing a hardwood tool tote. On the first day students will learn how to use basic layout tools and will cut a practice dovetail joint. The following days will be committed to constructing the tote body and handle. Tools learned will include hand saws, chisels, layout tools, hand planes, and some limited machine work. Joinery techniques will include dovetails and wedged, through mortise and tenons. If students finish their tote early, they can make a small tray to accompany the tote. We may not apply finishes in this course but finish options will be discussed. All materials will be provided by the instructor.
Fee: $389.00
Instructor: Francis Fong
Capacity Remaining: 6
Schedule Details:
Dates: 9/20/2019 - 9/29/2019
Times: 6:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Sessions: 6
Days: Su F Sa
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Woodshop
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. I believe that throwing clay on a potter’s wheel is a beautiful practical science rather than an art. I also believe that pottery is a moving meditation with creative and functional benefits. Please join me to explore these ideas on the wheel. In this intermediate through advanced pottery class, my aim is to help each student understand and master the physics of clay on the wheel. Together we will discover the effects of momentum, water and pressure on clay bodies. Each student will develop and strengthen their ability to center and throw clay in the 1-3 pound range. We will also focus on drying, trimming and finishing techniques with an emphasis on similitude and smoothness. We will glaze our works with similar motivations. I am sure you will complete this class with your best ceramic work and artistic mindset.
Fee: $196.00
Instructor: Mike Cummins
Capacity Remaining: 0
Dates: 5/16/2019 - 6/6/2019
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sessions: 4
Days: Th
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Ceramic Studio
Students must be 14 years of age or older.
Thursday evenings 6-9 pm
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. Loop-in-Loop Chain making is an ancient technique that spans many cultures and countries. Considering the complexity and beauty of the product, the process is surprisingly simple. But like anything simple and handmade, time and technique come into play.
In this class you will learn basic metalsmithing techniques using fine silver. During our first session you will create jump rings and then fuse them using a torch. We will then cover shaping and weaving the pieces together. Between the first and second session you will take your jump rings home with the necessary tools to finish the weaving process. Depending on your ambition you will return for the second session with your bracelet or necklace. During the second session you will refine the piece by annealing it and stretching it through a drawplate. The last step is creating a clasp that will ensure you will walk away wearing a beautiful piece of art you have made!
The techniques covered in this class include cold forming metal wire, fusing fine silver with a torch, silver soldering, & basic fine metal hammering techniques.
The class fee will equip you with the materials you need to create a fine silver chain bracelet or necklace in addition to a few of the tools necessary to pursue further projects on your own. The instructor will provide you with sources for additional supplies and tools if you wish to develop your own home practice.
Fee: $211.00
Instructor: Pamela Davis
Capacity Remaining: 8
Dates: 5/25/2019 - 6/1/2019
Times: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sessions: 2
Days: Sa
Building: Arbutus Folk School
Room: Ceramic Studio
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. Surrounded by an abundance of spring flowers, this is a wonderful time to create "shades of spring" on sample yarn and fabrics as well as to play with local spring plants to create beautiful, individualized eco-print scarves. On Sunday, we'll learn (or review) basic dye techniques and dye with 4 or 5 spring plants. We'll then create two eco-print silk scarves, which will process overnight. On Monday evening, we'll gather to reveal the results of our eco-print adventures. When we leave class, we'll be prepared to continue exploring dyeing with local plants as well as to create our own eco-prints. All levels of experience are welcome.
Fee: $135.00
Instructor: Marja Eloheimo
Capacity Remaining: 10
Dates: 5/19/2019 - 5/20/2019
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sessions: 2
Days: Su M
Building: Natural Dye Workshops
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