On Campus and Hybrid Courses and Workshops

Screen printing is an old and versatile process with many modern uses. We present a variety of techniques and contemporary fine art applications of silkscreen printing. Students are guided through the transformation of an idea to printed image and encouraged to take a creative approach. The emphasis is on experimentation, … Read more

Apply hand and machine woodworking skills through the construction of a small case on stand. By exploring different types of table and cabinet joinery, learn how to create furniture pieces that are both stable and expressive. Expand upon your understanding of wood movement and construction by combining techniques to build … Read more

In this introductory course, students will learn the foundations of drawing, including line, proportion, shape, gesture, blocking, value, mark-making, and space. Students will focus on developing these skills through a variety of in-class and independent assignments in-class that emphasize drawing from observation, iterative invention, and materials exploration. No prior drawing … Read more

Glassblowing for all  is a perfect first step for those who have never been in a hotshop and a great next step if you know your way around!  Glassblowing can be intimidating, in this class we break it down to basics and learn step by step how to get it … Read more

This course introduces a variety of concepts and techniques used in contemporary ceramic object-making. Demonstrations and studio activities include hand building, mold making and wheel working. Each student researches and designs a series of pieces which reflect their personal interests. Projects may include work in tableware, sculpture, or designed objects. … Read more

“Collage-making, for me, is basically an act of painting, allowing me to indulge in an appetite for immediacy.”                                                                       ~Abe Ajay In this course, we will explore the fascinating world of collage and assemblage. Collage can be defined as seemingly different parts coming together to make a whole. Fabric, pieces of … Read more

This course is a great start for beginners looking to make a functional wooden object. Course participants will learn how to build a wooden plant stand utilizing machinery such as the table saw, domino joiner, router table and orbital sander. This course will cover how to create a lap joint … Read more

Come explore basic embroidery techniques and how to apply them to “drawings” using direct drawing, transfer and projection. This will be both a technical skills class and an idea development class. We will discuss stitch, color and materials choices while learning and exploring traditional techniques of drawing such as contour, … Read more

An artist’s book is a form of artistic expression that draws inspiration from the concept of the “book” itself. What distinguishes an artist’s book from a traditional book is the creative intention behind its production—an artist’s vision shapes not just the content, but the form, materials, design, and process. These … Read more

In this introductory, course participants will learn how to design and carve wooden utensils. Students will be shown how to safely and efficiently use the bandsaw as well as hand tools such as gouges, rasps, files, scrapers, and a variety of handsaws. Whether it’s spoons, spatulas, forks, knives, or something … Read more

This seven-week course aims to advance students’ evolving painting practice by providing a structured yet flexible environment for artistic exploration. The course begins with quick exercises from observation. In later weeks the focus shifts to self-directed work, students will respond to creative prompts and may incorporate their own source materials. … Read more