Upcoming events
Beginner Weaving
Beginner Weaving-Mug Rugs
with Laura Ballard
2 day workshop: 9/16 & 9/18, 6:00-9:00pm
Learn all the basics of weaving on a rigid heddle loom. Students will learn how to plan a project, warp their looms, weave 4 mug rugs or coasters and how to hem stitch and finish their projects. This class will be the foundation for all other weaving classes and must be taken before more advanced classes.
Click HERE for more information and registration.
Make a Macramé Plant Hanger
Make a Macramé Plant Hanger
with Eisha Neely
Level: beginner, ages 14 and up
Make your own macrame plant hanger! You’ll learn three basic macrame knots and use them to make a hanger suitable for a 5” plant pot (not included). All materials for the hanger are provided.
Click HERE for more information and registration.
TRY-IT:WEAVING
Try-It: Weaving- Mug Rugs
with Laura Ballard
For ages 16+
Try-It: Weaving is a great option for those curious about weaving without wanting to commit a lot of time, as well as being a fun evening activity to do with friends or family. The rigid heddle looms will be set up and ready to weave on, participants can show up and choose their colors to make 1-2 mug rugs that they can take home with them that day.
Due to limited seating, we require at least 72 hours notice for cancellations and rescheduling.
Click HERE for more information and registration.
Overglaze Decals & Luster
Overglaze decals and luster are applied to a finished glazed (shiny) surface and fired for a third time. This workshop will explore both. The luster options will be gold and silver for accents, and the decals are pre-printed in various colors and designs. Each participant should be prepared to bring finished shiny-surfaced (not matte-finish) pieces to fill a limited space.
It is recommended to bring pieces that are LIGHT COLORED in glaze, as the luster and decals show up better on them.
Click HERE for more information and registration.
Embroidery
Embroidery with Nonnie (Nonnie is Julia Dean's mother. Julia is the founder and owner of The Clay School.)
ages 13+
Discover the art of hand embroidery in this engaging 2-hour workshop designed for beginners and curious creatives alike. Whether you're looking to embellish your clothing, personalize gifts, or simply unwind with a meditative craft, this class will introduce you to a beautiful variety of foundational stitches.
All materials are provided, including fabric, embroidery hoops, needles, and a selection of threads. Participants will practice on printed stitch guides.The final project will be a choice between a stitch printed pillowcase set or a decorative stitch printed floral design in an embroidery hoop frame.
No prior experience needed! This workshop is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to refresh their skills and explore new techniques in a supportive, creative environment.
Click HERE for more information and registration.
Embroidery
Embroidery with Nonnie (Nonnie is Julia Dean's mother. Julia is the founder and owner of The Clay School.)
ages 13+
Discover the art of hand embroidery in this engaging 2-hour workshop designed for beginners and curious creatives alike. Whether you're looking to embellish your clothing, personalize gifts, or simply unwind with a meditative craft, this class will introduce you to a beautiful variety of foundational stitches.
All materials are provided, including fabric, embroidery hoops, needles, and a selection of threads. Participants will practice on printed stitch guides.The final project will be a choice between a stitch printed pillowcase set or a decorative stitch printed floral design in an embroidery hoop frame.
No prior experience needed! This workshop is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to refresh their skills and explore new techniques in a supportive, creative environment.
Click HERE for more information and registration.
Beginner Weaving
Beginner Weaving-Mug Rugs
with Laura Ballard
2 day workshop: 10/6 & 10/8, 6:00-9:00pm
Learn all the basics of weaving on a rigid heddle loom. Students will learn how to plan a project, warp their looms, weave 4 mug rugs or coasters and how to hem stitch and finish their projects. This class will be the foundation for all other weaving classes and must be taken before more advanced classes.
Click HERE for more information and registration.
Gouache Basics: Color and Form
Gouache Basics: Color and Form
with Julian Plum
2 day workshop:
Oct. 7th & 9th, 6:00-9:00pm
Ages 16+
All levels welcome, even if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush! This two-day workshop explores the basics of painting with gouache. You’ll come away with a healthy understanding of the foundations of gouache: how to mix gorgeous colors, and what to do with them once you have them. On day one, we’ll explore the medium itself and make a color wheel. On day two, we’ll build on that foundation to paint a still life from found objects. Paint, paper, and brushes will be provided. Please bring:
• An object from your home!
Click HERE for more information and registration.
Gouache Basics: Color and Form
Gouache Basics: Color and Form
with Julian Plum
2 day workshop:
Oct. 11th & 12th, 2:00-5:00pm
Ages 16+
All levels welcome, even if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush! This two-day workshop explores the basics of painting with gouache. You’ll come away with a healthy understanding of the foundations of gouache: how to mix gorgeous colors, and what to do with them once you have them. On day one, we’ll explore the medium itself and make a color wheel. On day two, we’ll build on that foundation to paint a still life from found objects. Paint, paper, and brushes will be provided. Please bring:
• An object from your home!
Click HERE for more information and registration.
Make a Macramé Plant Hanger
Make a Macramé Plant Hanger
with Eisha Neely
Level: beginner, ages 14 and up
Make your own macrame plant hanger! You’ll learn three basic macrame knots and use them to make a hanger suitable for a 5” plant pot (not included). All materials for the hanger are provided.
Click HERE for more information and registration.
Recovering Your Creative Spirit
Recovering Your Creative Spirit
with Brenna Fitzgerald
Sunday, Oct. 19th, 1-5pm
ages 16+
No experience required
In this workshop we will explore the feeling of being creatively stuck and how it affects our inner and outer worlds. Through the practice of intuitive collage accompanied by written reflection, group discussion, and mindfulness practices, I will guide participants into a deeper understanding of their own creative blocks. Together we will create a safe and supportive container for each person to begin the process of shifting from stuck to unstuck. My intention is to facilitate awareness of and curiosity around the needs and desires of your creative spirit and to share tools and practices to help you sustain a fulfilling creative flow and engagement in life well beyond the workshop.
Participants are also encouraged to bring any materials of personal value that they might like to use for collage such as greeting cards from loved ones, fabric, wrapping paper, ribbons, pressed leaves, old photographs etc.
Beginner Batik
Beginner Batik
with Wendy Kenigsberg
ages 16+
Saturday & Sunday, 10/25 & 10/26, 1:00-4:00pm
In this 2-day Batik workshop, we’ll create designs on cloth using wax resist and dyes.
We’ll practice using tjantings and brushes to apply melted wax, and learn how to layer color to create effects with transparent dyes. Our final batiks will be ironed and dry-cleaned to complete the process.
*Bring a black and white drawing that you’ll use for your design (18”x 24” maximum). Anything goes, it can be a nature motif, (fish, snails, plants, or your sweet cat, to name a few). It can also be a scene, a map, portrait, album cover, or graphic pattern. Think about the colors you might use. It can be a 1-color, 2-color or 3 color design.
Optional: bring an apron, embroidery hoop of any size, rubber gloves.
All materials will be provided.
Click HERE for more information and registration.
TRY-IT:WEAVING
Try-It: Weaving- Mug Rugs
with Laura Ballard
For ages 16+
Try-It: Weaving is a great option for those curious about weaving without wanting to commit a lot of time, as well as being a fun evening activity to do with friends or family. The rigid heddle looms will be set up and ready to weave on, participants can show up and choose their colors to make 1-2 mug rugs that they can take home with them that day.
Due to limited seating, we require at least 72 hours notice for cancellations and rescheduling.
Click HERE for more information and registration.
Beginner Batik
Beginner Batik
with Wendy Kenigsberg
ages 16+
Saturday & Sunday, (11/29 & 11/30) 1:00-4:00pm
In this 2-day Batik workshop, we’ll create designs on cloth using wax resist and dyes.
We’ll practice using tjantings and brushes to apply melted wax, and learn how to layer color to create effects with transparent dyes. Our final batiks will be ironed and dry-cleaned to complete the process.
*Bring a black and white drawing that you’ll use for your design (18”x 24” maximum). Anything goes, it can be a nature motif, (fish, snails, plants, or your sweet cat, to name a few). It can also be a scene, a map, portrait, album cover, or graphic pattern. Think about the colors you might use. It can be a 1-color, 2-color or 3 color design.
Optional: bring an apron, embroidery hoop of any size, rubber gloves.
All materials will be provided.
Click HERE for more information and registration.
