In addition to our regular classes we are happy to offer one-on-one instruction and special classes for four or more friends. And birthday parties! Please call 603 643 5384 for more information.
Registration for the workshops offered on this page is through CraftStudies. Call 603 643 5384 or email craftstudies@craftstudies.org or download a registration form from above link and mail to us.
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| Design Your Own Class |
Would you like to learn a technique in metal, clay, or other medium but we are not offering a class in it, or our schedule does not fit yours? Call our office (603 643 5384) and we will arrange something for you. This could be a private lesson(s) or an opportunity for you and a group of friends to do something fun and productive; or the celebration of a special occasion like a birthday. |
| Birthday Parties |
We offer birthday parties for adults and children that incorporate making something special. In either the metals (ages 10 and up) or mixed media studio (5 years and up) we provide the instructor, the creative idea, and the materials … you provide the friends and the refreshments. Call 603 643 5384 to arrange this! |
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Workshops for Adults |
Precious Metal Clay For The Curious
Marcia Herson
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Saturday & Sunday, 10:00am-5:00pm
October 29 & 30. 2 sessions, 14 hrs
Tuition: $195 ($190*)
Estimated materials fee, payable to instructor: $15
The possibilities of integrating this exciting new material with clay, metal, glass and mixed media will be explored in this workshop. The focus will be an overview of Precious Metal Clay (PMC) and its related products. While you make hollow forms and molds to integrate into a pendant or bracelet, Marcia will show you the ins and outs of integrating PMC with other mediums. The workshop is open to people working in metal, clay, glass and mixed media as well as those just curious about PMC. A supply list will be mailed at registration, which includes PMC materials to bring.
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Photoshop As A Design Tool For Fiber Or Other Medium
Bhakti Ziek
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Saturday & Sunday, 9:30am-4:30 pm
November 12 & 13. 2 sessions, 14 hrs
Tuition: $350 ($340*). Materials fee: $100
Photoshop is a wonderful tool for fabric design—woven or printed—and it is also useful for any other medium that uses imagery and patterns. This class will teach you ways to manipulate imagery, make repeats, and turn your designs into loom-ready files to be woven or printed at a mill. Beginners to advanced users of Photoshop can take this workshop. Photoshop instruction will be geared to a material output, rather than to photography. Materials fee includes 1 yard of warp tapestry jacquard or 15 swatches of printed fabric designs. You will need to bring a computer with Photoshop CS or Photoshop Elements installed. |
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Critique
Bhakti Ziek |
Sunday, 9:30am-4:30pm
November 20. 1 session, 7 hrs
Tuition: $150 ($145*)
Feedback from others can provide helpful, surprising and supportive information for future work. The day will be spent using a variety of methods of looking at and discussing work. We will find out if viewers read the work the way you intend. What is missing? What is inspiring? Both finished and work in progress will be discussed. Makers using different media will bring helpful insights to each other. Bring a piece of your work you don’t like or are questioning and a piece in process. |
Tips And Tricks To Selling Your Handmade Work
Kerstin Nichols |
Designated Sundays, 10:00am-Noon
January 15, February 12, March 11 (snow date Mar. 25). 3 sessions, 6 hrs
Tuition: $70 ($60*). Estimated materials fee, payable to instructor: $5
If you are looking for a way to pay for your classes, the cost of the materials you love to work with, or to make room for more in your life this may be the class for you. How do you come up with the right price? How do you charge for your time? How do you find the right venue to sell your work? What are your short and long term goals? Through an evaluation of your work and your individual goals this class will help you answer these questions and put you on the path to selling your work. |
Working Outside The Box: Covered Containers In Unusual Shapes
Kathleen Dustin |
Friday & Saturday, 9:00am-5:00pm
March 2 & 3. 2 sessions, 16 hrs
Tuition: $350 ($340*). Materials provided by student
Polymer clay enables us to make containers in any shape we wish so why are there so many boxes that are round or rectangular? Kathleen discusses shape design principles and will lead you through making an interior mold and a container with inside rim like her purses. You may also make a hollow-formed large bead or brooch. You will provide all your own materials for this workshop. This is an intermediate to advanced level workshop. A supply list will be mailed on registration. |
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Workshops for Mixed Ages :: Hand Crafted GIFTS
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Metals Studio
These three-hour workshops offer you the opportunity to make unique cards and gifts. They are open to anyone, from age 10 yrs to adults. In the metals studio, two instructors will be available throughout the workshops to help you create your designs. You can sign-up for one or more sessions of each workshop. Open Bench Time on the third weekend is available for people who have attended the Metals workshops listed below. |
Metal Greeting Cards, Ornaments And Small Gifts
Anne Clemens & Maria Gross
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- Saturday, December 3, 9:00am-Noon
or 1:00-4:00pm
- Sunday, December 4, 9:00am-Noon
or 1:00-4:00pm
Tuition: $45 ($40*) per 3 hr session per person. Materials fee, payable to instructors: $20 per session
Learn the basics of shaping, texturing and adding color to metal in an hour and then have fun using the rest of the day to crank out personally designed greeting cards and/or ornaments and small gifts. |
Chains! Classical Or Free Spirited
Anne Clemens & Maria Gross |
- Saturday, December 10, 9:00am-Noon
or 1:00-4:00pm
- Sunday, December 11, 9:00am-Noon
or 1:00-4:00pm
Tuition: $45 ($40*) per session. Materials fee, payable to instructors:.$25/session
Work with your choice of copper, brass and/or black steel wire. You are encouraged to bring your own beads and charms—including the loose ones in your drawers. |
Open Bench Time
Anne Clemens |
December 17. 1 session, 3 hrs
December 18. 1 session, 3 hrs
Fee: $5:00/hr, plus materials
All kids and adults who attended these classes are welcome to return to the studio to work independently. Two half days will be available to work. Chose either day or come to both. Guidance will be available as needed. Workshop materials will be available at cost. |
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Mixed Media Studio
Mixed Media for young and old … children aged 10 and up are welcome. These workshops offer you the opportunity as a pair or individual to learn techniques to make cards and gifts. Once you’ve mastered the art you will be able to make them on your own. |
Mixed Media Simple Printed Holiday Card
Margaret Sheehan |
Saturday 10:00am-12:30pm
December 3. 1 session, 2.5 hrs
Tuition: $40 ($35*). Materials fee: $20
Make a unique impression by using basic printmaking techniques and some scrap booking methods to make a set of lovely cards to send to your friends. Camaraderie in this endeavor makes this a fun class! Sign up with friends. |
Fabric Sachets and Ornaments
Margaret Sheehan |
Saturday 10:00am-1:00pm
December 10, 1 session, 3 hrs
Tuition: $45 ($40*). Materials fee: $20
Using fabric enhancing techniques and simple shapes, Margaret will guide you through the projects that will make nice gifts or get you started on creating more at home. |
Mixed Media Art Dolls
Margaret Sheehan |
Saturday, 10:00am-1:00pm
March 10 (snow date Mar. 17). 1 session, 3 hrs
Tuition: $45 ($40*). Materials fee: $20
Using a simple doll pattern as a starting point, you will use fabric enhancement technique, embroidery, funky yarns, buttons, and beads to create your own unique art doll. |
Simple Purses and Other Like-Minded Projects
Margaret Sheehan |
Saturday, 10:00am-1:00pm
March 24 (snow date Sunday, Mar. 25, 1:30-4:30pm). 1 session, 3 hrs
Tuition: $45 ($40*). Materials fee: $20
Using a simple purse pattern as a starting point, you will enhance fabric, embroider, add funky yarns, and buttons to create a special occasion bag. |
2011 Annual Ornament, Nature's Adornment is now available. 
