SESSION 1: January 19 - February 28

Portraits in Glass
2-Day Glass Workshop
January 20 & 27
4-6pm Youth/Teen
We will use sheet glass, powders, beads, copper and more to create dynamic, heavily embellished portraits. Imagination will be stressed over drawing skills - and the results will be whimsical - or not. Your choice! Prior experience in cutting and working with glass is helpful, but not mandatory. All materials are included.
Course #W10WG120 $65.

Sculpture
3-Day Mixed Media Workshop
January 25, February 1 & 8
1:30 - 3:30pm
We will apply fiber, basketry and metals construction methods to a wide range of materials (including found, salvaged and collected materials) to create expressive sculptural forms. As we explore line, volume, form, and texture - students will be exposed to unique and unexpected construction techniques in connecting a variety of materials. No experience is necessary and basic materials are included - but students will be encouraged to forage for materials that speak to them.
Course #W10WMM125 $85.

Warm Glass
3-Day Frit Forms Workshop
January 25, February 1 & 8
4 - 5pm Teen +
Back because you asked! Using crushed glass, students will create delicate glass bowls that have the unique luminescence of pate de verre. Glass fusing experience is helpful, but not mandatory. All supplies are included. Register early, this workshop is limited to 8 students.
Course #W10WG125 $85.

WireWorking
2-Day Jewelry Workshop
February 3 & 10
4 -6pm Teen+
We'll explore several textile-like techniques in wire that look complex - but are actually very easy to do! You'll want to incorporate these techniques in your beading and jewelry - or use them in their stand-alone elegance! No experience is necessary; basic supplies are included. Additional supplies will be available for purchase.
Course #W10WW23 $65.

Polymer Clay
2-Day Intro Workshop
February 17 & 24
3:30 - 6pm Teen+
If you've been looking for a way to expand your creative work - without having to invest in expensive equipment- you should be looking at Polymer Clay! It's one of the most popular materials currently being used in art jewelry, sculpture, and mixed media/altered art! We'll explore the basics - plus: caning, color blending - combining with metals, etc. and see what take this material from craft to Art!
Course #W10PC217 $45.

Findings 1 Day Wire/Metals Workshop
February 22
7 - 9pm Teen+
If you want to take our jewelry to the next level, look at your findings. The right materials, design and attachment can make all the difference! In this class we will introduce the methods you will want to use to make your own findings - and provide you with resources for more! Jewelry experience isn't mandatory; and all supplies are included.
Course #W10WM222 $35.

Teen Nite February 24
7:30 - 10pm Age: 13 - 17
Join us for a FUN evening of pizza, pop, music & creativity! This month we'll be making chains - for your neck, your wrist, your key - whatever! No experience necessary - all materials included. Register early, limited to 10 participants.
Course #W10TN2 $30.

SESSION 2: March 1 - April 11

Creatures
4-Day Mixed Media Workshop
March 1, 8, 15 & 22
1 - 3pm
Dragons and monsters and cute little puppies! If you can imagine it - you can make it. We'll mix realities, mediums, colors - and learn processes that will enable you to bring your dreams to life! No experience necessary - all materials included. Register early, limited to 4 participants.
Course #W10YTW31 $120.

Gourds 2-Day Mixed Media Workshop
March 1 & 8
3:30 - 5pm FAMILY • AGE 9 & up + Mom or Dad
Spend a few relaxing hours creating and connecting with your son or daughter. We'll make a gourd sculpture using a variety of surface decorating techniques. No experience necessary. All materials will be provided - though you may also want to bring your own personal embellishments! (Additional gourds may be purchased)
Course #W10FW331 $85. (includes parent & student)

Dimensional Encaustics
3-Day VERY Mixed Media Workshop
March 1, 8 & 15
7 - 8:30pm
This introductory workshop is designed to introduce you to unique processes that take encaustic painting to a new dimension! We will create pieces that focus on texture - and embody the unique qualities of light, depth and color that only the encaustic method can create. Encaustic painting experience is helpful, but not mandatory, as basic instruction is included.
Course #W10WE31 Materials fee: $20.

Surface Treatments & Patination
4-Day Metals Workshop
March 3, 10, 17 & 24
4 - 6pm Teen+
Creating surface interest in wire and metals can be one of the most powerful aspects of design! We will explore a variety of methods used to create texture, color and depth in copper, silver, brass, bronze, nickel silver and steel. Even if you have never worked with metals before, you can create a stunning bookplate, or jewelry piece. Basic materials are included; additional materials are available for purchase.
Course #W10WM33 $125.

Teen Nite March 12 7:30 - 10pm Age:13 - 17
Beat the grey - this month we're going to play with color! Expect great pizza, and great people (bring your own if you expect great music!) Register early, limited to 10 participants.
Course #W10TN# $30.

Hydraulic Forming 2-Day Metals Workshop
March 15 & 22
3:30 - 5pm TEEN +
We will create unique shapes - and use the hydraulic press to form them in metal. Metals experience is helpful, but not mandatory. Students will be introduced to some of the properties of metals, as well as the processes of piercing, sawing and finishing. All supplies are included. Class is limited to 8 students.
Course #W10WM315 $65.

Spring Break Workshops
April 5 - 9
(Schedule to post March 1 - let us know now if you have special requests!

Session 2 - November 3 - December 12

Felted Fibers – 1 Day Textiles Workshop
1 – 2:30pm
Monday 11/10
Even if you’ve never felted before, you can make a terrific Fall Scarf or boa! Dress to get messy – an plan on having a lot of fun!! No experience is necessary and all supplies are included
Course #F09TW11/10  $35.

Intro to Glass Painting – 1 Day Fused Glass Workshop
1:30 – 3pm
Tuesday 11/11
Again, because you asked: If you like to draw or paint – or if you are a poet or calligrapher – you will be amazed to see how your work glows in glass! We will create images that are permanently fused in glass. No experience is necessary and all supplies are included.
Course #F09TW11/11  $40.

The Etched Surface – 2 Day Metals Workshop
2:30 – 4 pm
Tuesday11/25 & Wednesday11/26
Even if you have never worked with metals before, you can create a stunning bookplate, or jewelry. We will use safe and simple etching techniques for non-ferrous metals; and then pierce, saw and finish our etched designs. No experience is necessary - all materials are included. 
Course # F09TW11/36   $50.

Friends of Fibers – 1 Day Glass + Fibers Workshop
1:30 – 2:30pm
Wednesday 12/10
If you knit, crochet, felt or weave – you know that often a clasp, buckle, button or embellishment can turn a simple piece into a spectacular one! Bring your work – or your ideas, and we’ll create several stunning glass elements! No experience is necessary and all supplies are included.
Course #F09W12/10   $30.

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