Guest artist: Katherine Oregel

This introductory calligraphy workshop will help you get started with the basics of modern calligraphy and brush lettering! Learn the fundamental details of this art form. Learn how to hold a pen/pencil for optimal results, the basic calligraphy strokes and how to form letters and words. No experience necessary!

Each brush calligraphy student will receive a pencil, two brush pens, and practice worksheets to keep.

Complete a small project to take home, as well as have the option to join a private Facebook group to continue the fun.

$100

SOLD OUT

This workshop is part of a special Book Arts Series offered throughout the fall season at CraftStudies. It can be taken on its own or in relation to the other workshops in the series. Take 4 or more workshops in the Book Arts Series and receive a 10% discount! Email hello@craftstudies.org for more information.

Introduction to Jewelry Making Series: Materials, Tools & Techniques

Teaching Artist: Melanie Considine

This four-week series is designed for students with little or no experience. Students will learn about the workspace, materials and tools used in making metal jewelry, and will develop basic skills essential to the craft of jewelry making. Each session will introduce new tools and skills, and each successive session will incorporate tools and skills learned in the prior sessions.

Materials and projects will be provided so that students can expect to leave with a finished piece each week.

Forming

Students will work with hammers, forming mandrels and stakes to bend and shape metal. We will introduce the rolling mill as an option for texturing metal. We will cover the concepts of work hardening and annealing metal. Students will be provided with several design options as a starting point to create a copper or brass cuff.

$120

This workshop is available to take on it’s own, or as part of the Saturday morning Introduction to Jewelry Design series, all taught by Melanie:

Week 1: The Basics, September 23rd (this session or equivalent is required for all subsequent sessions)

Week 2: Cold Connections, September 30th

Week 3: Introduction to Soldering, October 7th

Week 4: Forming, October 14th

10% discount available for those who register for all four workshops in this series. Email hello@craftstudies.org for more information.

Introduction to Jewelry Making Series: Materials, Tools & Techniques

Teaching Artist: Melanie Considine

This four-week series is designed for students with little or no experience. Students will learn about the workspace, materials and tools used in making metal jewelry, and will develop basic skills essential to the craft of jewelry making. Each session will introduce new tools and skills, and each successive session will incorporate tools and skills learned in the prior sessions.

Materials and projects will be provided so that students can expect to leave with a finished piece each week.

Introduction to Soldering

We will cover the principles and techniques of soldering with an overview of the workspace and safety, and students will practice joining various size pieces of copper before progressing to silver. Students will also learn the basics of making rings, measuring finger size and calculating lengths of metal for proper ring fit. Forming and texturing techniques learned in earlier classes will be applied to making a textured silver ring.

$120

This workshop is available to take on it’s own, or as part of the Saturday morning Introduction to Jewelry Design series, all taught by Melanie:

Week 1: The Basics, September 23rd (this session or equivalent is required for all subsequent sessions)

Week 2: Cold Connections, September 30th

Week 3: Introduction to Soldering, October 7th

Week 4: Forming, October 14th

10% discount available for those who register for all four workshops in this series. Email hello@craftstudies.org for more information.

Attention Educators!

Now that your school year is off to a wonderful start, we would like to invite you to an evening of Make & Take just for you!

• Discover creative learning opportunities for yourself and your students with CraftStudies and rePlay Arts, the new arts-education organizations on the block.

• Dig into a craft and make connections with other educators from across the Upper Valley.

• Collect free supplies from rePlay Art's vast collection of gently used artmaking materials.

• Enjoy some light refreshments and take a deep breath! You made it through the first month of school!

This event is FREE to attend, but please register in advance.

Invite a friend and get free CraftStudies & rePlay Arts swag the night of the event! 

Introduction to Jewelry Making Series: Materials, Tools & Techniques

Teaching Artist: Melanie Considine

This four-week series is designed for students with little or no experience. Students will learn about the workspace, materials and tools used in making metal jewelry, and will develop basic skills essential to the craft of jewelry making. Each session will introduce new tools and skills, and each successive session will incorporate tools and skills learned in the prior sessions.

Materials and projects will be provided so that students can expect to leave with a finished piece each week.

Cold Connections

Building on skills learned in week 1, students will learn to combine components using cold connections. Students will make rivets from tube and wire and will learn how to create both functional and decorative rivets. We will introduce the flex shaft motor for drilling holes, and the jeweler’s torch as a heating tool will also be introduced. Students will create a completed piece which incorporates moving parts, either a pendant or earrings.

$120

This workshop is available to take on it’s own, or as part of the Saturday morning Introduction to Jewelry Design series, all taught by Melanie:

Week 1: The Basics, September 23rd (this session or equivalent is required for all subsequent sessions)

Week 2: Cold Connections, September 30th

Week 3: Introduction to Soldering, October 7th

Week 4: Forming, October 14th

10% discount available for those who register for all four workshops in this series. Email hello@craftstudies.org for more information.

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

If you've never used a sewing machine or you’d simply like a refresher, this series of workshops is for you! Each of these short accessible workshops will build your sewing confidence!

Nothing finishes off a pillow like piping! Take your sewing skills to the next level while making the home decor of your dreams! Choose complimentary fabrics to create a custom and durable throw pillowcase with piping and a hidden zipper!

Choose from a variety of fabrics from our collection, or bring along the materials to personalize your project. A materials list will be sent to registered students in advance of the workshop.

Bring your own sewing machine (along with its associated “feet” and manual) or use one of the studio’s sewing machines.

$75

This workshop is available to take on its own, or as part of the Sewing Basics Series. A 10% discount available for those who register for all four workshops in this series. Email hello@craftstudies.org for more information.

Sewing Basics: Pillowcases, September 6, 2023

Sewing Basics: Tote Bag, September 13, 2023

Sewing Basics: Zipper Pouches, September 20, 2023

Sewing Basics: Piped Pillowcase, September 27, 2023

Introduction to Jewelry Making Series: Materials, Tools & Techniques

Teaching Artist: Melanie Considine

This four-week series is designed for students with little or no experience. Students will learn about the workspace, materials and tools used in making metal jewelry, and will develop basic skills essential to the craft of jewelry making. Each session will introduce new tools and skills, and each successive session will incorporate tools and skills learned in the prior sessions.

Materials and projects will be provided so that students can expect to leave with a finished piece each week.

The Basics

Students will be introduced to the studio workspace and several of the fundamental jewelry making materials, tools and techniques including planning work flow, measuring and cutting sheet metal using the jeweler’s saw, texturing metal with hammers, finishing with files, sanding and other finishing tools. We will work on creating a pair of textured domed copper or brass earrings or a domed pendant.

$120

This workshop is available to take on it’s own, or as part of the Saturday morning Introduction to Jewelry Design series, all taught by Melanie:

Week 1: The Basics, September 23rd (this session or equivalent is required for all subsequent sessions)

Week 2: Cold Connections, September 30th

Week 3: Introduction to Soldering, October 7th

Week 4: Forming, October 14th

10% discount available for those who register for all four workshops in this series. Email hello@craftstudies.org for more information.

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

If you've never used a sewing machine or you’d simply like a refresher, this series of workshops is for you! Each of these short accessible workshops will build your sewing confidence!

Learn how to integrate a conventional zipper and an invisible zipper by making two zipper pouches. Begin with a simple flat rectangular pouch, then move onto a slightly more advanced box bottom pouch. Learn simple techniques that will enable you to make more pouches in any size you desire!

Choose from a variety of fabrics from our collection, or bring along the following to personalize your project: 1/2 yard of 2 fabrics, 1 nylon zipper at least 16 inches long,  

Bring your own sewing machine (along with its associated “feet” and manual) or use one of the studio’s sewing machines.

SOLD OUT

$75

This workshop is available to take on its own, or as part of the Sewing Basics Series. A 10% discount available for those who register for all four workshops in this series. Email hello@craftstudies.org for more information.

Sewing Basics: Pillowcases, September 6, 2023

Sewing Basics: Tote Bag, September 13, 2023

Sewing Basics: Zipper Pouches, September 20, 2023

Sewing Basics: Piped Pillowcase, September 27, 2023

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

If you've never used a sewing machine or you’d simply like a refresher, this series of workshops is for you! Each of these short accessible workshops will build your sewing confidence!

Working with a simple pattern, make a lined tote bag with handles. Practice marking your project, cutting double layers of fabric, proper pinning, maintaining your seam allowance and backstitching to create a versatile tote bag.

Choose from a variety of fabrics from our collection, or bring along the following to personalize your project: 1/2 yard of 2 fabrics; either quilting cotton or a light weight decorator fabric.  

Bring your own sewing machine (along with its associated “feet” and manual) or use one of the studio’s sewing machines.

$75

This workshop is available to take on its own, or as part of the Sewing Basics Series. A 10% discount available for those who register for all four workshops in this series. Email hello@craftstudies.org for more information.

Sewing Basics: Pillowcases, September 6, 2023

Sewing Basics: Tote Bag, September 13, 2023

Sewing Basics: Zipper Pouches, September 20, 2023

Sewing Basics: Piped Pillowcase, September 27, 2023

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

If you've never used a sewing machine or you’d simply like a refresher, this series of workshops is for you! Each of these short accessible workshops will build your sewing confidence!

This workshop will introduce you to the anatomy of the sewing machine and how to get started including, bobbin winding, threading, stitch selection and sewing a variety of seams. Together, we will make a quick and easy, yet endlessly customizable, pillowcase.

Choose from a variety of fabrics from our collection, or bring along the following to personalize your project: 3/4 yard for the body of the pillow, 1/4 yard for the cuff & 1/4 yard for accent.  Recommend 100% quilting cotton.

Bring your own sewing machine (along with its associated “feet” and manual) or use one of the studio’s sewing machines.

$75

SOLD OUT

If you are interested in taking this class, please check out the Sewing Machine Essentials workshop on November 19th, 2023.

Space still available in the other sewing basics workshop series: Tote Bag, Zipper Pouch & Piped Pillowcase.

This workshop is available to take on its own, or as part of the Sewing Basics Series. A 10% discount available for those who register for all four workshops in this series. Email hello@craftstudies.org for more information.

Sewing Basics: Pillowcases, September 6, 2023

Sewing Basics: Tote Bag, September 13, 2023

Sewing Basics: Zipper Pouches, September 20, 2023

Sewing Basics: Piped Pillowcase, September 27, 2023

Saturday, July 29, 2023

9am-4pm

Guest Artist: Rebecca Powell

Tapestry is an art form in which you develop an image by weaving each separate color of the design as you create the cloth. In this introductory workshop, you will learn the basic techniques for creating images in woven cloth, and take home your own unique sampler piece.

All materials and tools will be provided.

$175

SOLD OUT

Offered in partnership with Scale House Print Shop

Learn the magic of combining type, paper, and ink at this all-day letterpress workshop. You’ll learn the basics of the history of printing, how to set type, and how to print your design on a press that has been in use since 1913 as you create a letterpress poster in up to two colors using antique wood and metal type, ornaments, and hand-carved illustrations. The 20 posters you’ll take home will show the signature letterpress impression that only type can make and will make great gifts for friends and family. Students should come with an idea of a short phrase (no more than 15 words) that they’d like to use in their poster design, and wear clothes that they don’t mind getting a little inky.

$225

Saturday, July 8, 2023

11AM - 4PM

Teaching Artist: Valerie Dearing

Discover Shibori, the ancient art of dying cloth with a blue dye from the Indigo plant used in Japan, Africa,Peru, and India! We will learn folding, binding & wrapping techniques and use stencils to imprint patterns onto our fabrics. We then dip them numerous times in & out of the dyebath to build up a lighter or darker shade of blue. Students can make up to 15 pieces.  All dye kits & work stations will be provided. 

Recommended materials students should bring: Dishwashing gloves, a waterproof apron to protect your clothes, a large trash bag to bring your wet pieces home, and 10-15 fabrics- laundered, used or new, white or pastel colors in natural fabrics such as cotton, silk, wool, bamboo, linen, and rayon

$120

Sold Out

Saturday, June 17, 2023, 10am-4pm

Guest Artist: Andre Souligny

In this potentially vigorous outdoor workshop, participants will spend the better part of the day crafting their own three-legged chopping block, and wooden mallet, from raw materials. Participants will practice hatchet skills in shaping legs for their chopping blocks and a handy wooden mallet to use. Participants will have the opportunity to try a hand-powered auger to drill the holes for the legs, but we will also have a power auger on hand. Both of these objects are fairly essential parts of the kit for wooden spoon makers. If time and energy remain at the end, there will be materials available to use for making spoon blanks. All tools and materials are provided.

$150

SOLD OUT

Saturday, June 10th

1pm-5pm

Guest Artist: Larry Antonuk

In this afternoon workshop students will learn the basics of traditional whisk broom construction. Starting off with a simple Bundle Broom, the students will master the use of the tumble spool and the story stick, creating a small but serviceable whisk broom. The class will then progress to building a Hawk Tail design, using a plaited handle of either broomcorn stalk or basket reed. All materials and tools will be provided by the instructor.

$100

Guest Artist: Elissa Campbell of Blue Roof Designs

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to make your own decorative boxes, then this class is a great place to start! This decorative lidded box is the perfect size to hold your pens and pencils - or perhaps future boxmaking tools?

 During this workshop, you’ll make a box that measures 8” (l) x 3” (w) x 2.25” (h). You’ll learn basic boxmaking techniques, including how to measure and cut materials, wrapping a box with paper, and the best way to apply adhesives. We’ll also talk about how to scale the size of the box to fit differently-sized items.

 Not only will this class offer you the foundation and confidence needed to continue making boxes, but it will also provide you with a variety of bookbinding skills. You will receive a detailed handout and resource list for all materials we use.

$150, all materials and supplies included

Teaching Artist: Melanie Considine

Students will work with hammers, forming mandrels and stakes to bend and shape metal. We will introduce the rolling mill as an option for texturing metal. We will cover the concepts of work hardening and annealing metal. Students will be provided with several design options as a starting point to create a copper or brass cuff.

$100

This workshop is available to take on it’s own, or as part of the Saturday morning Introduction to Jewelry Design series, all taught by Melanie:

Session 1: The Basics, April 29, 2023 (this workshop, or equivalent, required for all other workshops in the series)

Session 2: Cold Connections, May 6, 2023

Session 3: Soldering, May 13, 2023 (this workshop, or equivalent, required for sessions 4, 5 & 6)

Session 4: Bangles & Cuffs, May 20, 2023

Sessions 5 & 6: Bezel Set Cobachon, Stone Setting & Finishing, June 10th & 17th, 2023

10% discount available for those who register for all six workshops in this series. Email hello@craftstudies.org for more information.

Teaching Artist: Emma Percy

In this workshop you will create your own handmade herbarium book in which to preserve plant specimens, make botanical illustrations, and record your observations of nature.

Collecting botanical specimens in books was a popular 18th and 19th century pastime, and making a personal herbarium is a valuable and enjoyable way to learn about the plants in your local environment and create a beautiful, unique collection for reference.

We will be using the Secret Belgian stitch, a non-adhesive bookbinding style that includes a spine and hard cover, and allows the book to lie open flat. In addition to constructing and binding the book, we will discuss methods for pressing and preserving plants before they are stored, ethics around harvesting from the wild, and tools for botanical identification.

All materials will be provided and no prior bookbinding experience is necessary!

$100

One Day Workshop

Saturday, May 13, 9am-3pm

Guest Artist: Andre Souligny

Spoon carving is a delightful pastime, accessible to all. Working with freshly harvested green wood, participants will begin with a well-prepared kitchen spoon blank to learn the foundational grips and techniques of spoon carving with a straight knife and a bent/hook knife. There will be equal measures of instruction, demonstration, and hands-on practice. With an emphasis on safety and steady progress, participants will learn how wood type and grain influence carving while crafting a personal kitchen spoon. Instruction on drying, embellishments/decoration, and finishing will be offered at the end of the session. All tools and materials will be provided.

$125

Teaching Artist: Emma Percy

Learn how to make beautiful handmade notecards and envelopes out of plant fibers and flowers! We will go through the hand papermaking process step-by-step and discuss processing plant fibers, making pulp, forming sheets, adding decorative inclusions, and pressing and drying the sheets. Everyone will make a unique set of stationery to take home and use in their own correspondence and gifting (hint: they make perfect cards for Mother's Day!) Please wear clothing and shoes that you don’t mind getting wet.

$100