Arts & Crafts   

Interest in freelance book illustration – especially children’s titles – is growing. We will explore concept development, writing, page layout and type, composition for visual impact, and market appeal, all leading to your personal art style. Topics to consider: client interaction and pricing; prep for printing, publishing options, portfolio considerations. We will discuss book mock-up options, and presentation techniques. Bring a current work-in-progress to develop for one-on-one review, and group collaboration. Share experiences with other aspiring artists. 

Exploring papers, adhesives, paints, stencils, stamps and more, we will learn about and play with a variety of collage techniques in this workshop. The piece you will create is known as a “Masterboard” which can be cut into tags, cards, bookmarks, etc. Or you may want to keep it as is to frame and hang. My goal is for you to develop a good basis of understanding and be able to pursue and express your creative voice through collage (And HAVE FUN!) A $25 materials fee is payable to the instructor at first class.

This fun, non-credit class is open to beginners and all levels of graphic artists. Using wax-based or water-soluble colored pencils, or soft pastel stick and pencils, students will be introduced to the Trace and Transfer Drawing Method. All photo references will be supplied. The instructor will draw each exercise with the class, and he will work with students to develop their individual drawing style. Suggested supply list available or bring your own art supplies to class.

Feeling a little ungrounded and disconnected from your creative side? Then come and get your hands dirty and reconnect to your personal creative expression using Earth's most primal element - Clay! Emphasis will be on relaxing and enjoying the process of opening up to creative expression through the experience of working with clay. We will start with a basic introduction, and then students will progress through hand-building techniques, including pinch pots, coil building, slab construction, press molds and more. We will finish with glazing all of our pieces on the last day. Arrangements will be made for project pick-up. This is a beginner level class. Class is limited to 10 students. Sign up Early! All supplies included in tuition.

An introduction to leather working – the art of tooling leather to make art or useful leather items that are both attractive and personalized. Learn the terms and history of leather working and how to use the tools. Build tooling skills with guidance as you create a beginner’s project. Supply list provided for students to purchase at estimated cost of $195.

 

In this class we will go over everything you need to know to get started on your sewing journey! From plugging in your machine to completing your first project, you will walk out of here ready to start sewing at home! We will go over how to operate any home sewing machine, shopping for beginner fabrics, & practice exercises. Students will leave with two completed projects: a French seamed pillowcase and a beginner apron. Fabric will be provided for the pillowcase project, but students will need to purchase apron fabric AFTER being given fabric requirements in class. Sewing machines are provided, but students must bring fabric scissors, pins & pin cushion, small scissors/snips, soft measuring tape, & a seam ripper.

Now that you’ve learned the basics of operating your sewing machine & completed a few beginner projects, it’s time to start doing stuff with a few more steps to it! We will be building heavily on the basics taught in previous classes to really strengthen your construction knowledge with new techniques like pockets & working with stretch fabrics. Students will leave with three completed projects: lined toiletries bag with zipper, pocketed lounge pants, & raglan/baseball tee. All clothing projects are gender inclusive. Sewing machines, bobbins & patterns will be provided. Students must bring fabrics that meets project requirements & Standard Supply Kit to each class.

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This class continues your sewing journey by further expanding your skillset with new projects & slightly more difficult techniques. You can choose from four different project options: simple knit t-shirt, simple woven fabric top, elastic waist or wrap/tie skirt, and a sweater or sweatshirt. Each project option presents its own new challenges such as working with knits, buttons & buttonholes, hoods or turtlenecks, stitch in the ditch and more! Sewing machines, bobbins & needles will be provided but students must purchase all other supplies. A project supply list is available. (No class 10/26.)

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Let’s create new journals from old books! Using a hard-covered book, you will learn how to successfully deconstruct it by removing the text block. You will then reinforce the spine and create signatures (groups of papers to form the pages) using a variety of papers. Once that’s finished, decide how you want to organize your pages, and we will talk about the various options. Using some book binding tools, I will show you how to stitch in the signatures and create the inside covers. Bring a hard-cover book, around 5" x 8" with a spine no wider than 1.5". Choose a book whose cover you like, as we will be leaving them as they are. A $20 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.

Journaling has many established benefits, from stress reduction to self-discovery and understanding. But oftentimes words are inadequate to express the nuances of what we are experiencing, processing, or trying to understand more deeply. Using guided imagery as a springboard, we will work with color and image to expand the practice of journaling into more dimensional forms. Journalers and artists, as well as those with no previous experience, are welcome with an openness to inner exploration and outward expression. Basic sketchbook-type journals and colored markers included in tuition. Students may bring other materials if desired.

If you enjoy drawing but have not been able to get to the level you prefer, this class will assist you in meeting your goals. Using exercises from Betty Edwards and others, you will learn proven artistic skills in a straightforward, fun way. The course will cover the drawing techniques of form, depth, volume, value, space, elements of design and composition, gesture and expression, perspective and color. We will be drawing from photographs as well as from life using hands, flowers, or fruit which enables us to capture the essence of what we are seeing and drawing. Our final project will be a finished painting. A required supply list is available.

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A self-discovery and artistic journey course guided by Dr. Jean Shinoda Bolen’s book, "Goddesses in Everywoman: Powerful Archetypes in Women’s Lives." In this course, we will explore archetypes found in seven of the Greek goddesses. We will synthesize our understanding of these archetypes through artistic endeavors, journal reflections, group consciousness activities, and more!