In this introductory course, students will learn how to design, cut, and polish a cabochon to create a unique piece of jewelry. This guided project will teach students how to safely operate the equipment in the metals lab and provide guidance on what tools to purchase for at-home projects. Each student must bring a pair of safety glasses. All other materials are provided. Students may need to retake this course to attain the necessary skill level for the Jewelry Studio.

Get ready to unleash your creativity in this hands-on, fun-filled class where art meets science! Students will design and create their own unique piece of jewelry using fused glass techniques and dazzling dichroic glass. Through a mix of guided instruction and creative freedom, you'll learn how to cut, layer, and kiln-fire glass to produce vibrant, wearable art. Whether you're making a pendant, earrings, or a keychain, each creation is one-of-a-kind-just like you. No prior experience needed-just bring your imagination and a willingness to explore the colorful world of glass fusing!

This is a fun class for those who always wanted to learn to draw! Students will learn basics in shape, form, light, placement, shading and terminology to create the illusion of 3-dimensional space on a 1-dimensional canvas. By the end of the course, students will have completed one composition showcasing the skills learned. A supply list will be provided at the time of registration.

Learn three different disciplines of lace making: Crocheting, Tatting and Knot Lace. Each is a decidedly different style to creating lace for clothing, doilies, shawls, table cloths, etc. During this 15 week class, students will master the techniques to accomplish the goal of three doilies - 1 for each discipline described. Supplies needed for class: Silver Metal Crochet Hooks #3, 8, & 10, One ball of #10 thread (white), One set of basic tatting needles size #3, 5 & 8, and one set of large eyed sharp tipped sewing needles.

Discover alternative firing for pottery. We will discuss and explore raku, obvara, horse hair and sagger firing. This class meets Thursday, Friday and Saturday for two weeks. Thursday and Friday class times are 6:00PM - 9:30PM. Saturday class time is 8:00AM - 4:00PM.

Learn the process of hand piecing (English paper technique) and hand quilting through creating a sample quilt block. Students will learn how to create a pattern, cut and stitch the quilt pieces together. Following the piecing of the quilt front, the student will learn the process of how to actually quilt the quilt through the selection of backing material, placement of the backing, batting and quilt front together with a basting stitch before placing the quilt in the quilting frame (hoop). Once in the frame, the student will learn how to complete the quilting process by sewing in a running stitch the front, batting and backing together. To finish off the quilt block, the student will learn how to bind the quilt block to finish their project.

Learn the basics of crocheting: identifying crochet language, learn to read a pattern and complete an easy crochet project (granny square blanket, basic hat, or scarf). Come away with a sense of accomplishment and a basic project of your own. MATERIALS NEEDED: 1 - H (5.00 mm) hook. Practice yarn and an instruction manual will be provided. Pattern selection and yarn for in-class project will be discussed at the first class.

This class will address the elements of chalk Pastels, blending techniques and creating a final project (Portrait or still life, student choice)