Sunday, December 14, 2025 | 9A - 1P | One-day workshop | $100

Enjoy the simple pleasure of creating a decoration or gift from local materials that have been responsibly harvested. Utilizing techniques common to the Scandinavian and Russian style of basketry, you will craft birds and stars from strips of inner bark from the paper birch. Included is a discussion on how the material is harvested and prepared. For students, ages 14+.

Supplies: Cost of materials $35, payable to instructor

Teaching Artist: Penny Hewitt

Sunday, December 14, 2025 | 10A - 3P | One-day workshop | $100

Ah the beauty of candlelight! In this workshop you will not only learn how to solder and construct these light emitting vessels, but also how to add patterns to the metal that will transform that light into magical patterns on your walls.

Bench Time: 1 bench time is included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Mondays, November 17 - December 15, 2025 | 9:30A - 12P | 5 sessions | $250

Take your hand-building practice to the next level. Learn how to roll your own slabs and manipulate them into functional and sculptural creations of your own design. Designed for those with basic knowledge of hand-building.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tony Luckino

Mondays, November 10 - December 22, 2025 | Skips November 24th | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, shaping, and trimming pots. Learn to make functional forms, attach handles, and explore surface decoration with the help of an expert potter and teaching artist.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Tuesdays, November 18 - December 16, 2025 | 3:30 - 5:15P | 5 sessions | $150

Tweens and teens takeover the Clay Studio! Open to youth, ages 10+ of all skill levels who want to try something new, improve skills, and have fun. Instruction in wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques are guided by student interests and ideas. Snacks provided!

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Tuesdays, December 2 - 16, 2025 | No class on September 23 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 3 sessions | $150

Learn and practice dimensional embroidery stitches, using more than a needle and thread. With a variety of threads we will utilize wrapping , padding, combination stitches, and other techniques and materials to create a sampler. Suitable for all levels, though some embroidery experience is helpful.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: June Albright

Tuesdays, November 18 - December 16, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 5 sessions | $300

Discover the art of lost wax casting in this hands-on jewelry class. Create detailed wax models, prepare them for casting in metal, and finish your metal pieces. You'll gain experience with tools and techniques while exploring creative design possibilities.

Bench Time: 5 bench times are included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Wax and finishing supplies are included with registration. An additional casting fee is dependent upon student’s design.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Tuesdays, November 18 - December 16, 2025 | 6 - 8:30P | 5 sessions | $300

Learn, or revisit, the fundamentals of working on the pottery wheel in a relaxed learning atmosphere. Gain confidence making and trimming pots on the wheel through step-by-step demonstrations and individualized instruction. A great class for tuning up your wheel skills.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tim McCosker

Wednesdays, November 5 - December 17, 2025 | Skips November 26th | 10A - 1P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn wheel-throwing basics or refine your practice making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing, and decorative techniques. Designed for all potters, from beginners to those with experience.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher

Wednesdays, December 3 - 17, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 3 sessions | $175

Join us this December for a cozy introduction to knitting! Over 3 evenings (December 3, 10 & 17, 5:30–7:30pm), Martha of The Woolly Thistle will guide you through the Easy Fingerless Mitts pattern by Roxanne Richardson. Perfect for beginners or those looking for a refresher, you’ll learn the essentials: how to cast on, knit and purl stitches, read a pattern, bind off, seam, and finish your project with confidence. Get stuck? Martha will be there to help you along and how to learn from any wee mistakes you make along the way!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration, including a ball of Rauma Fivel yarn, an oh-so soft yarn made from 100% Norwegian wool and spun in Norway, at the center of Scandinavian knitting culture. Plus, the needles, stitch markers, and all the other tools needed to make a beautiful pair of handknit fingerless mitts.

Guest Artist: The Woolly Thistle

Friday, December 19, 2025 | 6 - 8P | One-day workshop | $200 (registration for 2 people)

Clay is more fun in pairs! Learn how to throw a basic pot on the wheel. No experience needed, just a willingness to have some fun and to get a little dirty! Registration includes clay, use of tools, glaze, and firing for 2 people. Your work will be glazed in your color of choice, fired, and ready for pick up about 2 weeks after the workshop. Includes 20% off at Putnam's Vine/Yard for the night!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Saturdays, October 25 - December 20, 2025 | 9A - 12P | No class on November 8th, November 29th, or December 13th | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing and decorating. Through demonstration and one-on-one instruction, we will build on each student's interests and skills. Bring your desire to get your hands dirty! Designed for all potters, from the absolute beginners to those with experience and enthusiasm to continue learning in a supportive environment.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill

Saturday, December 20 - Sunday, December 21, 2025 | 10A - 3P | 2 sessions | $200

Are you a confident beginner or intermediate sewist? Join us for a weekend intensive working on wardrobe-worthy projects. Bring your own patterns or make a top and bottom set of tried and true wardrobe staples, as you learn new skills and perfect the ones you know.

Coffee and snacks will be provided each day, so you can spend the weekend stitching.

Supplies: Bring your sewing machine (plus its feet and manual) or use one of the studio's sewing machines.

In addition, print your patterns on size A0 paper at your local copy shop. Ask the shop to print at 100% with no scaling or tiling.

Mary will be in touch with students in advance of the class to discuss your goals and appropriate fabric selection.

Teaching Artist: Mary Worrell

Saturday, December 20 - Sunday, December 21, 2025 | 10A - 3P | 2 sessions | $200

Are you a confident beginner or intermediate sewist? Join us for a weekend intensive working on wardrobe-worthy projects. Bring your own patterns or make a top and bottom set of tried and true wardrobe staples, as you learn new skills and perfect the ones you know.

Coffee and snacks will be provided each day, so you can spend the weekend stitching.

Supplies: Bring your sewing machine (plus its feet and manual) or use one of the studio's sewing machines.

In addition, print your patterns on size A0 paper at your local copy shop. Ask the shop to print at 100% with no scaling or tiling.

Mary will be in touch with students in advance of the class to discuss your goals and appropriate fabric selection.

Teaching Artist: Mary Worrell

Mondays, November 10 - December 22, 2025 | Skips November 24th | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, shaping, and trimming pots. Learn to make functional forms, attach handles, and explore surface decoration with the help of an expert potter and teaching artist.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Tuesdays, January 6 - 27, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

Learn basic metalsmithing skills and jewelry making techniques in this hands-on introductory class. Get to know the studio and become familiar with the tools, equipment, and unique community resources to help you grow as a metalsmith. Through the creation of a set of rings, students will learn the foundational techniques of metal work including sizing, soldering, shaping, surface decoration, and finishing.

Supplies: Supplies for learning foundational skills taught in class are included. Additional supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop.

Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class. 

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Thursdays, January 8 - February 26, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 7 sessions | $100

Have you ever wanted to make that perfect pair of overalls? Join us for CraftStudies' first Sew-Along, as we make the unisex Harlene Overalls by Merchant and Mills!

We'll kick things off on January 8th with a session on fabric and thread choice, size selection, pattern overview and tracing. As you work through the project, class sessions will focus on specific aspects of the garment's construction.

• January 8: Class

• January 15: Open studio

• January 22: Class

• January 29: Open studio

• February 5: Class

• February 12: Open studio

• February 26: Celebration

We expect this to be a joyful way to learn new sewing skills, share your love of craft with others, and, of course, end up with a great pair of overalls! Perfect for adventurous beginners and seasoned sewists alike!

Supplies: $50 fee for paper pattern and hardware kit.

Fabrics and thread are not included. Suggested fabrics: medium weight or bottom weight wovens such as 8 - 11 oz denim, cotton canvas, cotton twill, or corduroy.

Bring your sewing machine (plus its feet and manual) or use one of the studio's sewing machines.

Teaching Artist: Mary Worrell

Friday, January 9 - Sunday, January 11, 2026 | Friday, 4 - 8P; Saturday and Sunday, 10A - 2P | Weekend workshop | $175

Treat yourself to a full weekend of uninterrupted sewing to work on and receive expert guidance on your quilt projects. Bring along a work-in-progress, or use the days to begin something new. Coffee, snacks, lunch, and some fun swag are provided, so you can enjoy every minute of sewing bliss!

Supplies: Bring your sewing machine (plus its feet and manual) or use one of the studio's sewing machines.

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

Saturdays, January 10 - February 14, 2026 | 9A - 12P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing and decorating. Through demonstration and one-on-one instruction, we will build on each student's interests and skills. Bring your desire to get your hands dirty! Designed for all potters, from the absolute beginners to those with experience and enthusiasm to continue learning in a supportive environment.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill

Friday, January 9 - Sunday, January 11, 2026 | Friday, 4 - 8P; Saturday and Sunday, 10A - 2P | Weekend workshop | $175

Treat yourself to a full weekend of uninterrupted sewing to work on and receive expert guidance on your quilt projects. Bring along a work-in-progress, or use the days to begin something new. Coffee, snacks, lunch, and some fun swag are provided, so you can enjoy every minute of sewing bliss!

Supplies: Bring your sewing machine (plus its feet and manual) or use one of the studio's sewing machines.

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

Friday, January 9 - Sunday, January 11, 2026 | Friday, 4 - 8P; Saturday and Sunday, 10A - 2P | Weekend workshop | $175

Treat yourself to a full weekend of uninterrupted sewing to work on and receive expert guidance on your quilt projects. Bring along a work-in-progress, or use the days to begin something new. Coffee, snacks, lunch, and some fun swag are provided, so you can enjoy every minute of sewing bliss!

Supplies: Bring your sewing machine (plus its feet and manual) or use one of the studio's sewing machines.

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

Every other Sunday, January 11 - February 8, 2026 | 10A - 3P | 3 sessions | $275

As we develop our metalsmithing practice, we all have goals and questions; this class will help you focus and answer yours. Each session we will work one-on-one to focus on your individual work and ideas. Use this time to take your work to the next level. The added treat will be to learn from what others in the class are working on beside you.

Prior experience with one of these Welcome to the Studio classes, or the equivalent is required.

Supplies: Supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop.

Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class. 

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Mondays, January 12 - February 23, 2026 | Skips January 19th | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, shaping, and trimming pots. Learn to make functional forms, attach handles, and explore surface decoration with the help of an expert potter and teaching artist.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Tuesdays, January 13 - February 10, 2026 | 3:30 - 5P | 5 sessions | $175

Explore your style using sheet metal, wire, beads, found objects, with the tools and equipment of our Jewelry Studio to create custom jewelry. Topics covered will vary based on interest, from soldered rings to sawn pendants, to forged and patterned earrings and so much more! Designed for kids in grades 5 - 8.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Tuesdays, January 6 - 27, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

Learn basic metalsmithing skills and jewelry making techniques in this hands-on introductory class. Get to know the studio and become familiar with the tools, equipment, and unique community resources to help you grow as a metalsmith. Through the creation of a set of rings, students will learn the foundational techniques of metal work including sizing, soldering, shaping, surface decoration, and finishing.

Supplies: Supplies for learning foundational skills taught in class are included. Additional supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop.

Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class. 

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Tuesdays, January 3 - February 3, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 4 sessions | $200

Delve into the fundamentals of embroidery, from understanding different types of needles and threads to learning essential stitches. Whether you're a complete novice or seeking to develop your skills through trying different types of embroidery, this course offers a blend of practical knowledge and hands-on practice to unlock your creativity and master the art of needlework.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: June Albright

Tuesdays, January 13 - February 17, 2026 | 6 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $325

A class for Intermediate pottery students wishing to learn new skills and tune up their existing pottery skills. Bring ideas of what you want to make or get ideas from the demonstrations given each week of class. In a relaxed atmosphere, you will have the opportunity to learn to make a variety of functional forms.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tim McCosker

Wednesdays, January 14 - February 18, 2026 | 10A - 1P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn wheel-throwing basics or refine your practice making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing, and decorative techniques. Designed for all potters, from beginners to those with experience.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Denise Dame

Wednesdays, January 14 - February 11, 2026 | 3:30 - 5:00P | 5 sessions | $175

Tweens and teens takeover the Clay Studio! Open to youth, ages 10+ of all skill levels who want to try something new, improve skills, and have fun. Instruction in wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques are guided by student interests and ideas. Snacks provided!

Supplies: All materials are provided with registration

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Wednesdays, January 14 - February 18, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

Take your throwing and glazing skills to the next level, people! This course, designed for students who have a good handle on the basics and are ready for adventure, will help you approach a variety of pottery challenges with new, creative solutions. Whether you want to throw bigger or smaller, more complicated or more refined, center pieces or sets, you'll develop your throwing and glazing techniques to unlock an array of exciting, new possibilities.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Brian Glenney

Wednesdays, January 14 - February 11, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 5 sessions | $250

Learn the fundamentals of upholstery as you work to upcycle and reupholster a wooden accent chair with Velvet Furn! Choose from a selection of chairs and an array of fabrics and deconstruct, refurbish, and reupholster it, bringing new life to a timeless piece of furniture.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Velvet Furn

Thursdays, January 15 - February 12, 2026 | 3:30 - 5P | 5 sessions | $175

Pinch it! Roll it! Form it! Build it! Kids will work with a variety of techniques including pinching, coiling, slab rolling, and maybe even the potter's wheel to develop and enhance their clay building skills. We will take inspiration from nature and our imaginations to build functional and fanciful forms!

For kids in grades 2-4

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Friday, January 16, 2026 | 6 - 8P | One-day workshop | $200 (registration for 2 people)

Clay is more fun in pairs! Learn how to throw a basic pot on the wheel. No experience needed, just a willingness to have some fun and to get a little dirty! Registration includes clay, use of tools, glaze, and firing for 2 people. Your work will be glazed in your color of choice, fired, and ready for pick up about 2 weeks after the workshop. Includes 20% off at Putnam's Vine/Yard for the night!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Saturdays, January 10 - February 14, 2026 | 9A - 12P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing and decorating. Through demonstration and one-on-one instruction, we will build on each student's interests and skills. Bring your desire to get your hands dirty! Designed for all potters, from the absolute beginners to those with experience and enthusiasm to continue learning in a supportive environment.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill

Saturdays, January 17 - February 7, and February 28, 2026 | 10A - 4P | 3 sessions | $350

This 3-part intensive class will expand your technical skills while encouraging creative approaches to setting gemstones. Learn advanced methods of bezel setting including tube-bezels, step bezels, and open back bezels, plus prong setting of round, oval, square, emerald, triangular, and faceted stone shapes. Tips on finishing, customization, and working with odd-shaped and pointy stones will also be covered. The flow and overall structure of each session will be responsive to students interests and questions.

Prior experience with one of these Welcome to the Studio classes, or the equivalent is required.

Supplies: Supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop, with specialized materials provided by and payable to the instructor.

Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class. 

Teaching Artist: Joy Raskin

Saturdays, January 17 - 31, 2026 | 4 - 7P | 3 sessions | $300 (registration for 2 people)

Kids and care-givers try your hands at the potter's wheel--together! Share the experience of learning the basics of wheel-throwing, including centering, shaping, trimming and glazing. This three-part workshop is designed for kids, ages 7+, and one caring adult. Includes pizza!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Open Studio: Open Studio is available by request for the duration of your class for participating adults only.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Sunday, January 18, 2026 | 10A - 4P | One-day workshop | $175

In this one-day workshop, we will make a small round or oval or square box, and make a lid that fits snugly by friction. You can make your own special little box to hold your treasures. We will use brass, bronze, copper, nickel, and silver.

Supplies: Supplies may be purchased through the instructor.

Teaching Artist: Joy Raskin

Sunday, January 18, 2026 | 1 - 4P | One-day workshop | $75

If you've never used a sewing machine or you’d simply like a refresher, this workshop is for you! Learn the anatomy of the sewing machine, including, bobbin winding, threading, stitch selection, and sewing a variety of seams. Together, we'll make a quick and easy, yet endlessly customizable pillowcase.

Supplies: Bring your own sewing machine (plus its feet and manual) or use one of the studio’s machines.

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

Tuesdays, January 13 - February 10, 2026 | 3:30 - 5P | 5 sessions | $175

Explore your style using sheet metal, wire, beads, found objects, with the tools and equipment of our Jewelry Studio to create custom jewelry. Topics covered will vary based on interest, from soldered rings to sawn pendants, to forged and patterned earrings and so much more! Designed for kids in grades 5 - 8.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Tuesdays, January 3 - February 3, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 4 sessions | $200

Delve into the fundamentals of embroidery, from understanding different types of needles and threads to learning essential stitches. Whether you're a complete novice or seeking to develop your skills through trying different types of embroidery, this course offers a blend of practical knowledge and hands-on practice to unlock your creativity and master the art of needlework.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: June Albright

Tuesdays, January 6 - 27, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

Learn basic metalsmithing skills and jewelry making techniques in this hands-on introductory class. Get to know the studio and become familiar with the tools, equipment, and unique community resources to help you grow as a metalsmith. Through the creation of a set of rings, students will learn the foundational techniques of metal work including sizing, soldering, shaping, surface decoration, and finishing.

Supplies: Supplies for learning foundational skills taught in class are included. Additional supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop.

Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class. 

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Tuesdays, January 13 - February 17, 2026 | 6 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $325

A class for Intermediate pottery students wishing to learn new skills and tune up their existing pottery skills. Bring ideas of what you want to make or get ideas from the demonstrations given each week of class. In a relaxed atmosphere, you will have the opportunity to learn to make a variety of functional forms.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tim McCosker

Wednesdays, January 21 - February 11, 2026 | 10A - 1P | 4 sessions | $250

Learn basic metalsmithing skills and jewelry making techniques in this hands-on introductory class. Get to know the studio and become familiar with the tools, equipment, and unique community resources to help you grow as a metalsmith. Through the creation of a collection of bracelets, students will learn the foundational techniques of metal work including measuring, cutting, torch use, texturing, filing, forming, and finishing.

Supplies: Supplies for learning foundational skills taught in class are included. Additional supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop.

Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class. 

Teaching Artist: Elizabeth Greene

Wednesdays, January 14 - February 18, 2026 | 10A - 1P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn wheel-throwing basics or refine your practice making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing, and decorative techniques. Designed for all potters, from beginners to those with experience.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Denise Dame

Wednesdays, January 14 - February 11, 2026 | 3:30 - 5:00P | 5 sessions | $175

Tweens and teens takeover the Clay Studio! Open to youth, ages 10+ of all skill levels who want to try something new, improve skills, and have fun. Instruction in wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques are guided by student interests and ideas. Snacks provided!

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Wednesdays, January 14 - February 18, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

Take your throwing and glazing skills to the next level, people! This course, designed for students who have a good handle on the basics and are ready for adventure, will help you approach a variety of pottery challenges with new, creative solutions. Whether you want to throw bigger or smaller, more complicated or more refined, center pieces or sets, you'll develop your throwing and glazing techniques to unlock an array of exciting, new possibilities.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Brian Glenney

Wednesdays, January 14 - February 11, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 5 sessions | $175

Learn the fundamentals of upholstery as you work to upcycle and reupholster a wooden accent chair with Velvet Furn! Choose from a selection of chairs and an array of fabrics and deconstruct, refurbish, and reupholster it, bringing new life to a timeless piece of furniture.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Velvet Furn

Thursdays, January 22 - February 19, 2026 | 10A - 12:30P | 5 sessions | $250

Take your hand-building practice to the next level. Learn how to roll your own slabs and manipulate them into functional and sculptural creations of your own design. Designed for those with basic knowledge of hand-building.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tony Luckino

Thursdays, January 15 - February 12, 2026 | 3:30 - 5P | 5 sessions | $175

Pinch it! Roll it! Form it! Build it! Kids will work with a variety of techniques including pinching, coiling, slab rolling, and maybe even the potter's wheel to develop and enhance their clay building skills. We will take inspiration from nature and our imaginations to build function and fanciful forms!

For kids in grades 2-4

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Thursdays, January 8 - February 26, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 7 sessions | $100

Have you ever wanted to make that perfect pair of overalls? Join us for CraftStudies' first Sew-Along, as we make the unisex Harlene Overalls by Merchant and Mills!

We'll kick things off on January 8th with a session on fabric and thread choice, size selection, pattern overview and tracing. As you work through the project, class sessions will focus on specific aspects of the garment's construction.

• January 8: Class

• January 15: Open studio

• January 22: Class

• January 29: Open studio

• February 5: Class

• February 12: Open studio

• February 26: Celebration

We expect this to be a joyful way to learn new sewing skills, share your love of craft with others, and, of course, end up with a great pair of overalls! Perfect for adventurous beginners and seasoned sewists alike!

Supplies: $50 fee for paper pattern and hardware kit.

Fabrics and thread are not included. Suggested fabrics: medium weight or bottom weight wovens such as 8 - 11 oz denim, cotton canvas, cotton twill, or corduroy.

Bring your sewing machine (plus its feet and manual) or use one of the studio's sewing machines.

Teaching Artist: Mary Worrell

Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 9A - 4P | One-day workshop | $185

In this one-day workshop, create an artisan, heirloom-quality basket from start to finish! The baskets are woven using reed with a hardwood base, rails, and rim. You choose the basket style to weave in your one-day workshop. Registration closes one week prior to the workshop date.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Ray Lagasse

Saturdays, January 10 - February 14, 2026 | 9A - 12P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing and decorating. Through demonstration and one-on-one instruction, we will build on each student's interests and skills. Bring your desire to get your hands dirty! Designed for all potters, from the absolute beginners to those with experience and enthusiasm to continue learning in a supportive environment.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill

Saturdays, January 17 - 31, 2026 | 4 - 7P | 3 sessions | $300 (registration for 2 people)

Kids and care-givers try your hands at the potter's wheel--together! Share the experience of learning the basics of wheel-throwing, including centering, shaping, trimming and glazing. This three-part workshop is designed for kids, ages 7+, and one caring adult. Includes pizza!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Open Studio: Open Studio is available by request for the duration of your class for participating adults only.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Sundays, January 25 - February 15, 2026 | Skips February 8th | 5:30 - 7:30P | 3 sessions | $150

In this 3-part class, you’ll learn the basics of hand-spinning yarn. We will start out learning how to draft the fiber and then spin it into yarn. Over the three classes you will learn how to ply and set your yarn.

We’ll briefly touch on parts of the wheel and wheel maintenance, different ways to prepare fiber, different types of wool, and different techniques for spinning. There will be time for you to practice between classes and come back with questions!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Ellen Minard

Every other Sunday, January 11 - February 8, 2026 | 10A - 3P | 3 sessions | $275

As we develop our metalsmithing practice, we all have goals and questions; this class will help you focus and answer yours. Each session we will work one-on-one to focus on your individual work and ideas. Use this time to take your work to the next level. The added treat will be to learn from what others in the class are working on beside you.

Supplies: Supplies for learning foundational skills taught in class are included. Additional supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop.

Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class. 

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Sunday, January 25, 2026 | 1 - 4P | One-day workshop | $75

Every crafter needs a good journal. Learn how to make a Coptic-style hand-sewn sketchbook or journal! Coptic binding is one of the oldest bookbinding methods in history, and deceptively simple - the flexible binding allows the book to open flat, and the exposed looping stitches create a beautiful braid-like effect. No prior bookbinding experience is required, and all materials will be provided!

Supplies: Cost of materials $25, payable to instructor

Teaching Artist: Emma Percy

Mondays, January 12 - February 23, 2026 | Skips January 19th | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, shaping, and trimming pots. Learn to make functional forms, attach handles, and explore surface decoration with the help of an expert potter and teaching artist.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Mondays, January 26 - February 9, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 3 sessions | $125

Learn how to use Procreate on your iPad to sketch and design craft projects digitally. This beginner-friendly class covers essential tools, layers, importing photos, and creating designs with rotational symmetry—perfect for fabric designers, quilters, jewelers, ceramicists, and other makers. No drawing experience needed!

Supplies: Bring your iPad with Procreate installed. Stylus recommended. Email hello@craftstudies.org if you need assistance.

Teaching Artist: Beth Clay

Every other Monday, January 26 - February 23, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 3 sessions | $225

Build your confidence and speed up your soldering in Soldering Boot Camp! Topics include pick soldering, multiple solderings, plus un-soldering and repairs.

Prior experience with one of these Welcome to the Studio classes, or the equivalent is required.

Supplies: Supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop.

Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class. 

Teaching Artist: Sandra Seymour

Tuesdays, January 13 - February 10, 2026 | 3:30 - 5P | 5 sessions | $175

Explore your style using sheet metal, wire, beads, found objects, with the tools and equipment of our Jewelry Studio to create custom jewelry. Topics covered will vary based on interest, from soldered rings to sawn pendants, to forged and patterned earrings and so much more! Designed for kids in grades 5 - 8.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Tuesdays, January 6 - 27, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

Learn basic metalsmithing skills and jewelry making techniques in this hands-on introductory class. Get to know the studio and become familiar with the tools, equipment, and unique community resources to help you grow as a metalsmith. Through the creation of a set of rings, students will learn the foundational techniques of metal work including sizing, soldering, shaping, surface decoration, and finishing.

Supplies: Supplies for learning foundational skills taught in class are included. Additional supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop.

Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class. 

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Tuesdays, January 3 - February 3, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 4 sessions | $200

Delve into the fundamentals of embroidery, from understanding different types of needles and threads to learning essential stitches. Whether you're a complete novice or seeking to develop your skills through trying different types of embroidery, this course offers a blend of practical knowledge and hands-on practice to unlock your creativity and master the art of needlework.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: June Albright

Tuesdays, January 13 - February 17, 2026 | 6 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $325

A class for Intermediate pottery students wishing to learn new skills and tune up their existing pottery skills. Bring ideas of what you want to make or get ideas from the demonstrations given each week of class. In a relaxed atmosphere, you will have the opportunity to learn to make a variety of functional forms.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tim McCosker

Wednesdays, January 14 - February 18, 2026 | 10A - 1P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn wheel-throwing basics or refine your practice making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing, and decorative techniques. Designed for all potters, from beginners to those with experience.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Denise Dame

Wednesdays, January 21 - February 11, 2026 | 10A - 1P | 4 sessions | $250

Learn basic metalsmithing skills and jewelry making techniques in this hands-on introductory class. Get to know the studio and become familiar with the tools, equipment, and unique community resources to help you grow as a metalsmith. Through the creation of a collection of bracelets, students will learn the foundational techniques of metal work including measuring, cutting, torch use, texturing, filing, forming, and finishing.

Supplies: Supplies for learning foundational skills taught in class are included. Additional supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop.

Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class. 

Teaching Artist: Elizabeth Greene

Wednesdays, January 14 - February 11, 2026 | 3:30 - 5:00P | 5 sessions | $175

Tweens and teens takeover the Clay Studio! Open to youth, ages 10+ of all skill levels who want to try something new, improve skills, and have fun. Instruction in wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques are guided by student interests and ideas. Snacks provided!

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Wednesdays, January 14 - February 18, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

Take your throwing and glazing skills to the next level, people! This course, designed for students who have a good handle on the basics and are ready for adventure, will help you approach a variety of pottery challenges with new, creative solutions. Whether you want to throw bigger or smaller, more complicated or more refined, center pieces or sets, you'll develop your throwing and glazing techniques to unlock an array of exciting, new possibilities.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Brian Glenney

Wednesdays, January 14 - February 11, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 5 sessions | $175

Learn the fundamentals of upholstery as you work to upcycle and reupholster a wooden accent chair with Velvet Furn! Choose from a selection of chairs and an array of fabrics and deconstruct, refurbish, and reupholster it, bringing new life to a timeless piece of furniture.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Velvet Furn

Thursdays, January 22 - February 19, 2026 | 10A - 12:30P | 5 sessions | $250

Take your hand-building practice to the next level. Learn how to roll your own slabs and manipulate them into functional and sculptural creations of your own design. Designed for those with basic knowledge of hand-building.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tony Luckino

Thursdays, January 15 - February 12, 2026 | 3:30 - 5P | 5 sessions | $175

Pinch it! Roll it! Form it! Build it! Kids will work with a variety of techniques including pinching, coiling, slab rolling, and maybe even the potter's wheel to develop and enhance their clay building skills. We will take inspiration from nature and our imaginations to build function and fanciful forms!

For kids in grades 2-4

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Saturdays, January 10 - February 14, 2026 | 9A - 12P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing and decorating. Through demonstration and one-on-one instruction, we will build on each student's interests and skills. Bring your desire to get your hands dirty! Designed for all potters, from the absolute beginners to those with experience and enthusiasm to continue learning in a supportive environment.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill

Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 9 - 11A | One-day workshop | $125

Discover the art of botanical perfumery with Bloom Lab botanical perfumery! At this 2-hour workshop you will learn the basics of perfumery while creating your own custom botanical Eau de Parfum that is hand-blended to reflect your unique personality. It's part art, part science, and a whole lot of fun and self-discovery! For anyone interested in perfumery or simply enjoying good company while trying something new.

This class is designed for students ages 16+. Students ages 8–15 are welcome to join, but must be accompanied by a adult caregiver. Both the student and caregiver must register.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Sarah Yeager of Bloom Lab

Saturdays, January 17 - 31, 2026 | 4 - 7P | 3 sessions | $300 (registration for 2 people)

Kids and care-givers try your hands at the potter's wheel--together! Share the experience of learning the basics of wheel-throwing, including centering, shaping, trimming and glazing. This three-part workshop is designed for kids, ages 7+, and one caring adult. Includes pizza!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Open Studio: Open Studio is available by request for the duration of your class for participating adults only.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 6 - 9P | One-day workshop | $200 per pair

Take your partner, your BFF, or even your work spouse out for a night in the jewelry studio! No prior metals experience is needed, as our expert artisans guide you through crafting simple and elegant rings together.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Case Hathaway-Zepeda

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | 10A - 3P | One-day workshop | $200 (registration for 2 people)

Kids & caregivers, spend a day together in the Jewelry Studio, as you make each other a simple silver ring you will cherish forever. Designed for kids ages 9+. All materials for workshop activities for two people are included with registration.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Sundays, January 25 - February 1, 2026 | 10A - 2P | 2 sessions | $200

Create your own botanical soap using all-natural ingredients! Gather around the craft of traditional cold process soap-making in this hands-on, sensory-rich workshop. Each participant will create a full loaf mold of handcrafted soap—approximately 6-8 bars—using organic, nourishing ingredients and seasonal botanicals. At the end of the workshop, we’ll cut and swap a few bars with one another—so you’ll go home with a beautiful variety of handmade soaps.

This workshop is perfect for beginners and anyone looking to reconnect with earth-based craft traditions.

We’ll explore:

• The foundations of cold process soap chemistry and safety

• How to blend oils like shea butter, jojoba, coconut, and olive oil for a rich, skin-loving base

• Scenting with essential oils like peppermint, lemongrass, and lavender

• Coloring naturally with natural food sources, clay ,and turmeric

• Pouring techniques, swirl effects, and herbal toppings

Choose from three blends:

• Peppermint + Red Swirl: cool and uplifting, with mineral pigment

• Lemongrass + Turmeric: golden and bright, with warming spice

• Lavender + Flowers: soothing and floral, topped with dried organic buds

Note: Cold process soap takes 24–48 hours to harden and 4–6 weeks to fully cure. The workshop will primarily take place on Sunday, January 25th, with a second meeting on Sunday, February 1st at 10am to cut, package and swap soap!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Blair Butterfield of PlantLust Botanicals

Sundays, January 25 - February 15, 2026 | Skips February 8th | 5:30 - 7:30P | 3 sessions | $150

In this 3-part class, you’ll learn the basics of hand-spinning yarn. We will start out learning how to draft the fiber and then spin it into yarn. Over the three classes you will learn how to ply and set your yarn.

We’ll briefly touch on parts of the wheel and wheel maintenance, different ways to prepare fiber, different types of wool, and different techniques for spinning. There will be time for you to practice between classes and come back with questions!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Ellen Minard

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | 1 - 4P | One-day workshop | $100

Let’s make Valentines! Learn basic design, carving, and printing techniques, and also experiment with adding color and other embellishments after the blocks have been printed. This is a perfect class for beginners or as a refresher if you have printed before. You'll come away with a series of prints suitable for framing or gifting as cards, a block to re-use, and a hand out of instructions, tips, and resources for continuing to create at home.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Tracy Gillespie

Mondays, January 12 - February 23, 2026 | Skips January 19th | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, shaping, and trimming pots. Learn to make functional forms, attach handles, and explore surface decoration with the help of an expert potter and teaching artist.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Mondays, January 26 - February 9, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 3 sessions | $125

Learn how to use Procreate on your iPad to sketch and design craft projects digitally. This beginner-friendly class covers essential tools, layers, importing photos, and creating designs with rotational symmetry—perfect for fabric designers, quilters, jewelers, ceramicists, and other makers. No drawing experience needed!

Supplies: Bring your iPad with Procreate installed. Stylus recommended. Email hello@craftstudies.org if you need assistance.

Teaching Artist: Beth Clay

Tuesdays, January 13 - February 10, 2026 | 3:30 - 5P | 5 sessions | $175

Explore your style using sheet metal, wire, beads, found objects, with the tools and equipment of our Jewelry Studio to create custom jewelry. Topics covered will vary based on interest, from soldered rings to sawn pendants, to forged and patterned earrings and so much more! Designed for kids in grades 5 - 8.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Tuesdays, January 3 - February 3, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 4 sessions | $200

Delve into the fundamentals of embroidery, from understanding different types of needles and threads to learning essential stitches. Whether you're a complete novice or seeking to develop your skills through trying different types of embroidery, this course offers a blend of practical knowledge and hands-on practice to unlock your creativity and master the art of needlework.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: June Albright

Tuesdays, February 3 - March 10, 2026 | Skips February 17 & 24 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

Learning how to set gemstones into metal jewelry is an essential skill of becoming a jeweler. The bezel setting is the most foundational of settings. Bezels are thin strips of metal that completely encircle a stone to hold it in place. Learn the principles of setting cabochon gemstones into various jewelry pieces as you create a bezel set ring, pendant, or a pair of earrings. Skills including measuring, fitting, soldering, setting, and finishing will be taught.

Prerequisite: Students must have basic soldering experience to take this course. Our Welcome to the Studio class series offers this introduction, and helps you create jewelry on which gemstones can be set though this class. Prior experience with one of these Welcome to the Studio classes or equivalent is required.

Supplies: Supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop, with specialized materials provided by and payable to the instructor.

Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class. 

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Tuesdays, January 13 - February 17, 2026 | 6 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $325

A class for Intermediate pottery students wishing to learn new skills and tune up their existing pottery skills. Bring ideas of what you want to make or get ideas from the demonstrations given each week of class. In a relaxed atmosphere, you will have the opportunity to learn to make a variety of functional forms.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tim McCosker

Wednesdays, January 21 - February 11, 2026 | 10A - 1P | 4 sessions | $250

Learn basic metalsmithing skills and jewelry making techniques in this hands-on introductory class. Get to know the studio and become familiar with the tools, equipment, and unique community resources to help you grow as a metalsmith. Through the creation of a collection of bracelets, students will learn the foundational techniques of metal work including measuring, cutting, torch use, texturing, filing, forming, and finishing.

Supplies: Supplies for learning foundational skills taught in class are included. Additional supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop.

Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class. 

Teaching Artist: Elizabeth Greene

Wednesdays, January 14 - February 18, 2026 | 10A - 1P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn wheel-throwing basics or refine your practice making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing, and decorative techniques. Designed for all potters, from beginners to those with experience.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Denise Dame

Wednesdays, January 14 - February 11, 2026 | 3:30 - 5:00P | 5 sessions | $175

Tweens and teens takeover the Clay Studio! Open to youth, ages 10+ of all skill levels who want to try something new, improve skills, and have fun. Instruction in wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques are guided by student interests and ideas. Snacks provided!

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Wednesdays, January 14 - February 11, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 5 sessions | $175

Learn the fundamentals of upholstery as you work to upcycle and reupholster a wooden accent chair with Velvet Furn! Choose from a selection of chairs and an array of fabrics and deconstruct, refurbish, and reupholster it, bringing new life to a timeless piece of furniture.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Velvet Furn

Wednesdays, January 14 - February 18, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

Take your throwing and glazing skills to the next level, people! This course, designed for students who have a good handle on the basics and are ready for adventure, will help you approach a variety of pottery challenges with new, creative solutions. Whether you want to throw bigger or smaller, more complicated or more refined, center pieces or sets, you'll develop your throwing and glazing techniques to unlock an array of exciting, new possibilities.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Brian Glenney

Thursdays, January 22 - February 19, 2026 | 10A - 12:30P | 5 sessions | $250

Take your hand-building practice to the next level. Learn how to roll your own slabs and manipulate them into functional and sculptural creations of your own design. Designed for those with basic knowledge of hand-building.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tony Luckino

Thursdays, January 15 - February 12, 2026 | 3:30 - 5P | 5 sessions | $175

Pinch it! Roll it! Form it! Build it! Kids will work with a variety of techniques including pinching, coiling, slab rolling, and maybe even the potter's wheel to develop and enhance their clay building skills. We will take inspiration from nature and our imaginations to build function and fanciful forms!

For kids in grades 2-4

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Thursdays, January 8 - February 26, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 7 sessions | $100

Have you ever wanted to make that perfect pair of overalls? Join us for CraftStudies' first Sew-Along, as we make the unisex Harlene Overalls by Merchant and Mills!

We'll kick things off on January 8th with a session on fabric and thread choice, size selection, pattern overview and tracing. As you work through the project, class sessions will focus on specific aspects of the garment's construction.

• January 8: Class

• January 15: Open studio

• January 22: Class

• January 29: Open studio

• February 5: Class

• February 12: Open studio

• February 26: Celebration

We expect this to be a joyful way to learn new sewing skills, share your love of craft with others, and, of course, end up with a great pair of overalls! Perfect for adventurous beginners and seasoned sewists alike!

Supplies: $50 fee for paper pattern and hardware kit.

Fabrics and thread are not included. Suggested fabrics: medium weight or bottom weight wovens such as 8 - 11 oz denim, cotton canvas, cotton twill, or corduroy.

Bring your sewing machine (plus its feet and manual) or use one of the studio's sewing machines.

Teaching Artist: Mary Worrell

Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 9A - 4P | One-day workshop | $185

In this one-day workshop, create an artisan, heirloom-quality basket from start to finish! The baskets are woven using reed with a hardwood base, rails, and rim. You choose the basket style to weave in your one-day workshop. Registration closes one week prior to the workshop date.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Ray Lagasse

Saturdays, January 10 - February 14, 2026 | 9A - 12P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing and decorating. Through demonstration and one-on-one instruction, we will build on each student's interests and skills. Bring your desire to get your hands dirty! Designed for all potters, from the absolute beginners to those with experience and enthusiasm to continue learning in a supportive environment.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill

Saturdays, January 17 - February 7, and February 28, 2026 | 10A - 4P | 3 sessions | $375

This 3-part intensive class will expand your technical skills while encouraging creative approaches to setting gemstones. Learn advanced methods of bezel setting, tube-bezels, step bezels and open back bezels, plus prong setting of round, oval, square, emerald, triangular, and faceted stone shapes. Tips on finishing, customization, and working with odd-shaped and pointy stones will also be covered. The flow and overall structure of each session will be responsive to students interests and questions.

Prior experience with one of these Welcome to the Studio classes, or the equivalent is required.

Supplies: Supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop, with specialized materials provided by and payable to the instructor.

Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class. 

Teaching Artist: Joy Raskin

Every other Sunday, January 11 - February 8, 2026 | 10A - 3P | 3 sessions | $275

As we develop our metalsmithing practice, we all have goals and questions; this class will help you focus and answer yours. Each session we will work one-on-one to focus on your individual work and ideas. Use this time to take your work to the next level. The added treat will be to learn from what others in the class are working on beside you.

Supplies: Supplies for learning foundational skills taught in class are included. Additional supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop.

Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class. 

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Mondays, January 12 - February 23, 2026 | Skips January 19th | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, shaping, and trimming pots. Learn to make functional forms, attach handles, and explore surface decoration with the help of an expert potter and teaching artist.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Every other Monday, January 26 - February 23, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 3 sessions | $225

Build your confidence and speed up your soldering in Soldering Boot Camp! Topics include pick soldering, multiple solderings, plus un-soldering and repairs.

Prior experience with one of these Welcome to the Studio classes, or the equivalent is required.

Supplies: Supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop, with specialized materials provided by and payable to the instructor.

Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class. 

Teaching Artist: Sandra Seymour

Mondays, January 26 - February 9, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 3 sessions | $125

Learn how to use Procreate on your iPad to sketch and design craft projects digitally. This beginner-friendly class covers essential tools, layers, importing photos, and creating designs with rotational symmetry—perfect for fabric designers, quilters, jewelers, ceramicists, and other makers. No drawing experience needed!

Supplies: Bring your iPad with Procreate installed. Stylus recommended. Email hello@craftstudies.org if you need assistance.

Teaching Artist: Beth Clay

Tuesdays, January 13 - February 10, 2026 | 3:30 - 5P | 5 sessions | $175

Explore your style using sheet metal, wire, beads, found objects, with the tools and equipment of our Jewelry Studio to create custom jewelry. Topics covered will vary based on interest, from soldered rings to sawn pendants, to forged and patterned earrings and so much more! Designed for kids in grades 5 - 8.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Tuesdays, February 3 - March 10, 2026 | Skips February 17 & 24 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

Learning how to set gemstones into metal jewelry is an essential skill of becoming a jeweler. The bezel setting is the most foundational of settings. Bezels are thin strips of metal that completely encircle a stone to hold it in place. Learn the principles of setting cabochon gemstones into various jewelry pieces as you create a bezel set ring, pendant, or a pair of earrings. Skills including measuring, fitting, soldering, setting, and finishing will be taught.

Prerequisite: Students must have basic soldering experience to take this course. Our Welcome to the Studio class series offers this introduction, and helps you create jewelry on which gemstones can be set though this class. Prior experience with one of these Welcome to the Studio classes or equivalent is required.

Supplies: Supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop, with specialized materials provided by and payable to the instructor.

Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class. 

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Tuesdays, January 13 - February 17, 2026 | 6 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $325

A class for Intermediate pottery students wishing to learn new skills and tune up their existing pottery skills. Bring ideas of what you want to make or get ideas from the demonstrations given each week of class. In a relaxed atmosphere, you will have the opportunity to learn to make a variety of functional forms.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tim McCosker

Wednesdays, January 21 - February 11, 2026 | 10A - 1P | 4 sessions | $250

Learn basic metalsmithing skills and jewelry making techniques in this hands-on introductory class. Get to know the studio and become familiar with the tools, equipment, and unique community resources to help you grow as a metalsmith. Through the creation of a collection of bracelets, students will learn the foundational techniques of metal work including measuring, cutting, torch use, texturing, filing, forming, and finishing.

Supplies: Supplies for learning foundational skills taught in class are included. Additional supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop.

Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class. 

Teaching Artist: Elizabeth Greene

Wednesdays, January 14 - February 18, 2026 | 10A - 1P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn wheel-throwing basics or refine your practice making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing, and decorative techniques. Designed for all potters, from beginners to those with experience.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Denise Dame

Wednesdays, January 14 - February 11, 2026 | 3:30 - 5:00P | 5 sessions | $175

Tweens and teens takeover the Clay Studio! Open to youth, ages 10+ of all skill levels who want to try something new, improve skills, and have fun. Instruction in wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques are guided by student interests and ideas. Snacks provided!

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Wednesdays, January 14 - February 18, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

Take your throwing and glazing skills to the next level, people! This course, designed for students who have a good handle on the basics and are ready for adventure, will help you approach a variety of pottery challenges with new, creative solutions. Whether you want to throw bigger or smaller, more complicated or more refined, center pieces or sets, you'll develop your throwing and glazing techniques to unlock an array of exciting, new possibilities.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Brian Glenney

Wednesdays, January 14 - February 11, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 5 sessions | $175

Learn the fundamentals of upholstery as you work to upcycle and reupholster a wooden accent chair with Velvet Furn! Choose from a selection of chairs and an array of fabrics and deconstruct, refurbish, and reupholster it, bringing new life to a timeless piece of furniture.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Velvet Furn

Thursdays, January 22 - February 19, 2026 | 10A - 12:30P | 5 sessions | $250

Take your hand-building practice to the next level. Learn how to roll your own slabs and manipulate them into functional and sculptural creations of your own design. Designed for those with basic knowledge of hand-building.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tony Luckino

Thursdays, January 15 - February 12, 2026 | 3:30 - 5P | 5 sessions | $175

Pinch it! Roll it! Form it! Build it! Kids will work with a variety of techniques including pinching, coiling, slab rolling, and maybe even the potter's wheel to develop and enhance their clay building skills. We will take inspiration from nature and our imaginations to build function and fanciful forms!

For kids in grades 2-4

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Friday, February 13, 2026 | 6 - 8P | One-day workshop | $200 (registration for 2 people)

Clay is more fun in pairs! Learn how to throw a basic pot on the wheel. No experience needed, just a willingness to have some fun and to get a little dirty! Registration includes clay, use of tools, glaze, and firing for 2 people. Your work will be glazed in your color of choice, fired, and ready for pick up about 2 weeks after the workshop. Includes 20% off at Putnam's Vine/Yard for the night!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Saturdays, January 10 - February 14, 2026 | 9A - 12P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing and decorating. Through demonstration and one-on-one instruction, we will build on each student's interests and skills. Bring your desire to get your hands dirty! Designed for all potters, from the absolute beginners to those with experience and enthusiasm to continue learning in a supportive environment.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill

Saturdays, February 14, 2026 10A - 2P| February 21, 2026 10A-12A | 2 sessions | $200

Create your own botanical soap using all-natural ingredients! Gather around the craft of traditional cold process soap-making in this hands-on, sensory-rich workshop. Each participant will create a full loaf mold of handcrafted soap—approximately 6-8 bars—using organic, nourishing ingredients and seasonal botanicals. At the end of the workshop, we’ll cut and swap a few bars with one another—so you’ll go home with a beautiful variety of handmade soaps.

This workshop is perfect for beginners and anyone looking to reconnect with earth-based craft traditions.

We’ll explore:

• The foundations of cold process soap chemistry and safety

• How to blend oils like shea butter, jojoba, coconut, and olive oil for a rich, skin-loving base

• Scenting with essential oils like peppermint, lemongrass, and lavender

• Coloring naturally with natural food sources, clay ,and turmeric

• Pouring techniques, swirl effects, and herbal toppings

Choose from three blends:

• Peppermint + Red Swirl: cool and uplifting, with mineral pigment

• Lemongrass + Turmeric: golden and bright, with warming spice

• Lavender + Flowers: soothing and floral, topped with dried organic buds

Note: Cold process soap takes 24–48 hours to harden and 4–6 weeks to fully cure. The workshop will primarily take place on Saturday, February 14th, with a second meeting on Sunday, February 21st at 10am to cut, package and swap soap!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Blair Butterfield of PlantLust Botanicals

Saturday, February 14, 2026 | 6 - 8P | One-day workshop | $200 (registration for 2 people)

Clay is more fun in pairs! Learn how to throw a basic pot on the wheel. No experience needed, just a willingness to have some fun and to get a little dirty! Registration includes clay, use of tools, glaze, and firing for 2 people. Your work will be glazed in your color of choice, fired, and ready for pick up about 2 weeks after the workshop. Includes 20% off at Putnam's Vine/Yard for the night!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Sundays, January 25 - February 15, 2026 | Skips February 8th | 5:30 - 7:30P | 3 sessions | $150

In this 3-part class, you’ll learn the basics of hand-spinning yarn. We will start out learning how to draft the fiber and then spin it into yarn. Over the three classes you will learn how to ply and set your yarn.

We’ll briefly touch on parts of the wheel and wheel maintenance, different ways to prepare fiber, different types of wool, and different techniques for spinning. There will be time for you to practice between classes and come back with questions!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Ellen Minard

Mondays, January 12 - February 23, 2026 | Skips January 19th | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, shaping, and trimming pots. Learn to make functional forms, attach handles, and explore surface decoration with the help of an expert potter and teaching artist.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Tuesdays, February 17 - March 17, 2026 | Skips February 24 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 4 sessions | $200

Learn and practice hand stitches and seam finishes to embellish and sew a linen bag from start to finish. We will also discuss and have time to do creative repair/mending on a garment you bring in. Discover the calming and practical value of hand-stitching.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: June Albright

Tuesdays, January 13 - February 17, 2026 | 6 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $325

A class for Intermediate pottery students wishing to learn new skills and tune up their existing pottery skills. Bring ideas of what you want to make or get ideas from the demonstrations given each week of class. In a relaxed atmosphere, you will have the opportunity to learn to make a variety of functional forms.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tim McCosker

Wednesdays, January 14 - February 18, 2026 | 10A - 1P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn wheel-throwing basics or refine your practice making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing, and decorative techniques. Designed for all potters, from beginners to those with experience.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Denise Dame

Wednesdays, January 14 - February 18, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

Take your throwing and glazing skills to the next level, people! This course, designed for students who have a good handle on the basics and are ready for adventure, will help you approach a variety of pottery challenges with new, creative solutions. Whether you want to throw bigger or smaller, more complicated or more refined, center pieces or sets, you'll develop your throwing and glazing techniques to unlock an array of exciting, new possibilities.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Brian Glenney

Thursdays, January 22 - February 19, 2026 | 10A - 12:30P | 5 sessions | $250

Take your hand-building practice to the next level. Learn how to roll your own slabs and manipulate them into functional and sculptural creations of your own design. Designed for those with basic knowledge of hand-building.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tony Luckino

Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 10A - 4P | One-day workshop | $150

Make you own 5 panel baseball cap from start to finish in one workshop! Learn about which fabrics are best for making a sturdy, long lasting hat. Discuss and practice proper techniques for cutting, sewing, and assembling a well finished a hat that looks great both inside and out. Each student will select their own fabric, create a pattern that can be tailored to their head size, cut out and sew their own unique hat. Additional topics include: choice of materials for the inside of hat brims, interfacing, hat closures, and more. If you have ever wanted to try to make your own headwear, then this is the class for you!

Prerequisite: Basic machine sewing skills/ knowledge required.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Ministry of Culture

Sunday, February 22, 2026 | 10A - 2P | One-day workshop | $100

The Secret Belgian stitch is an elegant hardcover bookbinding style that allows the book to lie open flat - perfect for sketchbooks and journals! Books made in this style are durable and beautiful, and the sewing method is approachable for beginners and experienced bookmakers alike. Once the book is completed it’s hard to see how it was made, which is why it is “secret!”

Supplies: Cost of materials $40, payable to instructor

Teaching Artist: Emma Percy

Monday, February 23 - Friday, February 27, 2026 | 9A - 12P | 5 sessions | $275

Pinch it! Roll it! Form it! Build it! Join us during the school-break week for this exploratory hand building camp! Campers will work with a variety of techniques including pinching, coiling, and slab rolling to develop and enhance their clay building skills. We will take inspiration from nature and our imaginations to build functional and fanciful forms! For kids in grades 2-4.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Allison Riese

Monday, February 23 - Friday, February 27, 2026 | 1 - 4P | 5 sessions | $275

Spend February break learning the fundamentals of wheel-throwing! Practice centering clay, shaping forms, and adding surface details and decoration. With plenty of hands-on time and guidance, campers will decorate and glaze their own work. Make things to be proud of and have a ton of fun! For kids in grades 5-8.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Mondays, January 12 - February 23, 2026 | Skips January 19th | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, shaping, and trimming pots. Learn to make functional forms, attach handles, and explore surface decoration with the help of an expert potter and teaching artist.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Every other Monday, January 26 - February 23, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 3 sessions | $225

Build your confidence and speed up your soldering in Soldering Boot Camp! Topics include pick soldering, multiple solderings, plus un-soldering and repairs.

Prior experience with one of these Welcome to the Studio classes, or the equivalent is required.

Supplies: Supplies may be purchased through the Studio Shop, with specialized materials provided by and payable to the instructor.

Bench Time: Bench Time is included with registration throughout the duration of this class. 

Teaching Artist: Sandra Seymour

Monday, February 23 - Friday, February 27, 2026 | 9A - 12P | 5 sessions | $275

Pinch it! Roll it! Form it! Build it! Join us during the school-break week for this exploratory hand building camp! Campers will work with a variety of techniques including pinching, coiling, and slab rolling to develop and enhance their clay building skills. We will take inspiration from nature and our imaginations to build function and fanciful forms!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Allison Riese

Monday, February 23 - Friday, February 27, 2026 | 1 - 4P | 5 sessions | $275

Spend February break learning the fundamentals of wheel-throwing! Practice centering clay, shaping forms, and adding surface details and decoration. With plenty of hands-on time and guidance, campers will glaze their work and learn the basics of how pottery is fired, too.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Monday, February 23 - Friday, February 27, 2026 | 1 - 4P | 5 sessions | $275

Spend February break learning the fundamentals of wheel-throwing! Practice centering clay, shaping forms, and adding surface details and decoration. With plenty of hands-on time and guidance, campers will glaze their work and learn the basics of how pottery is fired, too.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Wednesdays, February 25 - March 18, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

If you've never used a sewing machine or you’d simply like a refresher, this class is for you! In the first session, you’ll learn the anatomy of the sewing machine and how to get started including, bobbin winding, threading, stitch selection, and sewing a variety of seams. Over the course of 3 weeks, you’ll make customizable projects including pillowcases, tote bags, and zipper pouches. Those with some experience can level-up their sewing integrating more complex techniques.

Supplies: Bring your sewing machine (plus its feet and manual) or use one of the studio's sewing machines.

We will review material requirements at the first class. Choose from a variety of fabrics from our collection, or bring your own to personalize your project.

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

Monday, February 23 - Friday, February 27, 2026 | 9A - 12P | 5 sessions | $275

Pinch it! Roll it! Form it! Build it! Join us during the school-break week for this exploratory hand building camp! Campers will work with a variety of techniques including pinching, coiling, and slab rolling to develop and enhance their clay building skills. We will take inspiration from nature and our imaginations to build function and fanciful forms!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Allison Riese

Monday, February 23 - Friday, February 27, 2026 | 1 - 4P | 5 sessions | $275

Spend February break learning the fundamentals of wheel-throwing! Practice centering clay, shaping forms, and adding surface details and decoration. With plenty of hands-on time and guidance, campers will glaze their work and learn the basics of how pottery is fired, too.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Thursdays, January 8 - February 26, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 7 sessions | $100

Have you ever wanted to make that perfect pair of overalls? Join us for CraftStudies' first Sew-Along, as we make the unisex Harlene Overalls by Merchant and Mills!

We'll kick things off on January 8th with a session on fabric and thread choice, size selection, pattern overview and tracing. As you work through the project, class sessions will focus on specific aspects of the garment's construction.

• January 8: Class

• January 15: Open studio

• January 22: Class

• January 29: Open studio

• February 5: Class

• February 12: Open studio

• February 26: Celebration

We expect this to be a joyful way to learn new sewing skills, share your love of craft with others, and, of course, end up with a great pair of overalls! Perfect for adventurous beginners and seasoned sewists alike!

Supplies: $50 fee for paper pattern and hardware kit.

Fabrics and thread are not included. Suggested fabrics: medium weight or bottom weight wovens such as 8 - 11 oz denim, cotton canvas, cotton twill, or corduroy.

Bring your sewing machine (plus its feet and manual) or use one of the studio's sewing machines.

Teaching Artist: Mary Worrell

Monday, February 23 - Friday, February 27, 2026 | 1 - 4P | 5 sessions | $275

Spend February break learning the fundamentals of wheel-throwing! Practice centering clay, shaping forms, and adding surface details and decoration. With plenty of hands-on time and guidance, campers will glaze their work and learn the basics of how pottery is fired, too.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm