Arts & Crafts   

Curious about how you can create your own handmade books? Join us as we combine gel plate printing, collage and book-making to make three different books where you can adhere your one-of-a-kind gel printed papers.

In this course we'll dive into gel printing, book making and collage. Through demonstrations and hands on practice, participants will learn about and/or expand their gel printing skills to create papers that they can use in adorning their hand made books.

By the end of this class students will be able to:

1. Create multi layer gel printed papers using the gel plate, acrylic paint and other materials.
2. Fold and assemble three different types of handmade books
3. Use gel printed papers to create collages to adorn the pages of their handmade books"

Contemporary Cherokee Artist Karen Sixkiller offers beading workshops in collaboration with ʔaʔk̓ʷustəƞáwt̓xʷ House of Learning, Peninsula College Longhouse.

Learn the versatile Brick-Stitch bead weaving method while creating a unique pair of earrings in this hands-on workshop with experienced instructor and Cherokee artist Karen Sixkiller. First learn the basics of Brick-Stitch on large Pony beads, then start your project with standard size 11 seed beads. Finish with a jump ring and earring hooks.

All materials needed to make 1 pair of earrings are included. Appropriate for youth ages 12 and up when enrolled with a parent/guardian over 18.

Zines are hand-made easy to photocopy mini booklets. They have historically been a way for marginalized groups to create stories and publish art and ideas. This class will show you how to make your own while providing accessible ways to get your artistic voice heard. In this class we will create zines based on a theme utilizing one 8.5x11 piece of printer paper divided into eighths and a variety of multi-media mediums (collage, pens, pencils etc.) We will then demonstrate how to scan and prepare your zines for mass printing. Student Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to fold, create and prepare zines for distribution.

Beginner-friendly, hands-on class introduces basic techniques of quilting and is excellent for people with little to no prior sewing experience. Students will learn the process of fabric selection and preparation, accurate measuring and rotary cutting, and piecing using their own sewing machine. The course will cover the essential steps to create a lap-size quilt, while providing a solid foundation for future quilting adventures. All levels of experience are welcome. Open to adults and students ages 16+. 

Required:

While the instructor can provide some fabric that has been donated, students are responsible for all of their own supplies. Please see supply list. 

Our ceramics courses are designed for students from all levels- from the absolute beginner to experienced potters and sculptors. Classes are held in our beautiful, fully equipped studio. Eighteen potter's wheels, a slab roller, canvas covered work tables, ample storage space and the use of studio tools as well as clay, glaze, and firings are all included in the course fee. All that is missing is you! Open to students ages 15 and up. Parent/guardian must sign up and accompany student if they are under 16 years of age.

Please do not bring in any outside clay or glazes as they may not be compatible with our ceramic studio materials. Classes may include students from multiple sessions.

This course is designed for the artist and/or hobbyist and will cover welding safety, MIG welding process, plasma cutting, and mechanical cutting. Various techniques of metal forming and design will be covered. Methods of instruction will include lectures on principles of safety practices, welding and cutting processes, shielding gasses, and filler metals. Open to students 16 years of age and older.

Please see material list for class by clicking here. Estimated supply cost is $150-$200

Our ceramics courses are designed for students from all levels- from the absolute beginner to experienced potters and sculptors. Classes are held in our beautiful, fully equipped studio. Eighteen potter's wheels, a slab roller, canvas covered work tables, ample storage space and the use of studio tools as well as clay, glaze, and firings are all included in the course fee. All that is missing is you! Open to students ages 15 and up. Parent/guardian must sign up and accompany student if they are under 16 years of age.

Please do not bring in any outside clay or glazes as they may not be compatible with our ceramic studio materials. Classes may include students from multiple sessions.

A glass-tastic journey awaits beginning students and those needing refresher lessons. With step-by-step instruction, you will learn how to score, cut, break, grind, add copper foil, and solder to create stained glass masterpieces. With a limit of only 12 students, you will receive one-on-one help throughout your journey. Come see what all the sparkle is about! All materials are included - just bring your passion for art and get ready to create dazzling masterpieces that will leave everyone in awe! 

Open to adults and youth ages 14+ if accompanied by a parent/guardian also enrolled in the course. All equipment and materials provided.

Capture the world around you - whether it's your backyard or a far-off travel destination - with charming mini-landscapes in watercolor and ink. We'll begin by working from photographs, learning step-by-step techniques that make sketching and painting accessible for all levels, with the goal to take our new skills outdoors in the Plein Air style. The College Campus is a beautiful, scenic setting, perfect to observe and paint nature. Mini landscapes are perfect for travel journaling or simply enjoying the art of observation.

All materials provided - including a watercolor travel journal, folding palette, water brush pen, paints, and writing utensils.

Take your stained glass skills to the next level! In this intermediate course, you’ll design and complete a more intricate and larger stained glass project, building on the fundamentals you’ve already mastered. Learn advanced techniques for scoring, cutting, and assembling glass, and gain confidence creating your own custom patterns from start to finish. Open to adults and youth ages 14+ if accompanied by a parent/guardian also enrolled in the course. All equipment and materials provided.

Pre-req: You must have taken "Learn the Ancient Art of Stained Glass" or have comparable experience (instructor approval).

Capture the world around you - whether it's your backyard or a far-off travel destination - with charming mini-landscapes in watercolor and ink. We'll begin by working from photographs, learning step-by-step techniques that make sketching and painting accessible for all levels, with the goal to take our new skills outdoors in the Plein Air style. The College Campus is a beautiful, scenic setting, perfect to observe and paint nature. Mini landscapes are perfect for travel journaling or simply enjoying the art of observation.

All materials provided - including a watercolor travel journal, folding palette, water brush pen, paints, and writing utensils.

Many of us love drawing, but we may feel we don't have the skills. Learn from instructor Andréa Woods who has been teaching art for over 30 yrs. She has developed a step-by-step method to draw what we see with basic shapes and gestures. These principles can be applied to any objects. Come and enjoy drawing! Materials are provided.

What you will learn:

• See how objects are drawn using basic shapes.
• Shading to give dimension.
• Exercises to improve your drawing skills.