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Saturday, May 6 from 1 – 4 p.m. OR Saturday, July 29 from 1:30 – 5 p.m. Have you wanted to dive into the mindful, rhythmic, magic of weaving? In this rigid heddle loom workshop, students will learn to weave their own unique handwoven fabric in both plain weave (a classic, simple pattern) and clasped weft (where two wefts interconnect, creating unique patterns). Each student will learn the basics of how the loom works, a variety of simple weaving techniques, plain weave, clasped weft weaving, and finally, hemstitching for a finished piece. Students will weave a length of handwoven fabric of their choosing using the techniques in-class. Looms will be pre-warped in this class and students will weave together on Ashford Looms with 100% cotton fiber for a fiber-friendly afternoon. Beginners, as well as those with weaving experience are welcome. No experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome! • Scholarships available • Military and sibling discounts Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Upcoming dates to choose from: Friday, May 19 Friday, June 16 Friday, July 14 Friday, August 11 from 4 – 6 p.m. Instructor Hannah Gioutlos Do you need help learning to use your sewing machine? Want to know how to thread your machine and wind a bobbin? This class is for you! We’ll show you how to use your machine, simple troubleshooting tips, and the sewing basics. Our project will be a simple pillow case. All materials included. It’s best to bring your own sewing machine, but you may also borrow one of ours. ***If you’re attending with your child, and participating only as support, just purchase 1 enrollment. No experience necessary. Adults and age 7+ (with parent) welcome! • Scholarships available • Homeschoolers welcome • Military and sibling discounts Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

No experience necessary. Ages 16+ welcome! This 2-part workshop is designed to teach students the basics of woodworking with hand tools. Students will construct a wooden plant stand using half-lap, dowels, and notched joinery. Students learn how to safely use chisels and a mallet, along with other hand tools such as a hand saw, card scraper, block planes, and spokeshaves. We will show sharpening techniques for chisels and how to apply finish to the plant stand. Materials will be provided. This class is open to all levels, however taking Intro to the Woodshop first is recommended, but not required. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

This class is taught by women to empower women & non-gender conforming individuals in the woodshop. We cover the properties of wood, machine safety, and techniques on the chop saw, including miters, angled cuts, and how to properly cut joinery for them. Other machines will be introduced as well such as the router, biscuit jointer, and drill press. We’ll show you how to properly sand, and finish your piece with an easy, non-toxic, traditional finish. Each attendee will make a wall-hung shelf to take home. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome! Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Saturday, May 6 from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Join instructor Suzanne Balestri to learn the basics of Fused Glass and create your own glass jewelry to keep for yourself or give as a gift. Mother’s Day is coming up! This fun workshop offers a perfect introduction to kiln-formed or fused glass for beginners, and allows those who have worked with glass before to hone their abilities and finesse their skills. You will learn how fused glass differs from other forms of art glass, how to use the various tools involved in creating glass art, and how to cut and grind the glass you will be using in your wearable art project. Using a colorful array of glass and pre-fired adornments, you’ll construct abstract or representational designs to be fashioned into earrings, pendants, rings, cuff links, even belt buckles! Each student will have roughly 8” x 8” of space in the kiln – plenty of space for several items! Your pieces will be fired in a glass kiln to completely fuse each design into one solid piece, and will be ready for you to pick up the following week. Workshop fee includes pre-workshop instructional videos, all glass, equipment, and kiln firing of several pieces. Supply Fee $10 (cash only) is due to instructor at the workshop. It includes pre-fused adornments plus jewelry findings for up to 3 items (excluding leather for bracelets/belts). Additional findings, chains, cording, and leather for bracelets and belts will also be available for cash purchase. This workshop is recommended for All Skill Levels – Ages 13 and up. Beginners welcome! Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

4 Saturdays - May 13, 20, 27 & June 10 from 10 a.m. – Noon, except last class of the series is from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. In this 4-week class, instructor Lydia Kardos will teach the basics of handbuilding to create functional and sculptural ceramics. Working with mid fire clay, we will explore various methods of building forms and decorative techniques with glazes. Students will complete various projects throughout the course, learning the basics of clay materials and handbuilding — skills necessary to work independently in open studio. Students will be able to utilize a wide array of glazes and colors. All materials provided. Ages 12+ welcome! • Scholarships available • Homeschoolers welcome • Military and sibling discounts Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Monday May 8 & Friday, May 12 OR Saturday May 20 & Sunday, May 21 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome! This workshop is designed to teach students the basics of woodworking and shop safety, and serves as a strong foundation for further exploration in woodworking. In addition to what you make, our goal is for you to leave feeling more comfortable operating machinery and working in a shop environment. Students will make a cutting board, and through that process, learn how to safely use the miter saw, jointer, planer, table saw, drill press, router; as well as how to use clamps, glue up, and apply finish to their pieces. This class is a prerequisite for Wood Open Studio and recommended for further woodworking classes to establish safe practices in our studio. Materials provided. • Military discounts Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

This workshop teaches the basics in Stained Glass. No previous glass experience is needed. During the workshop, students will complete a small project using glass they select from a variety of colors and textures. Different patterns are available to choose from. Students will learn how to handle glass, cut and grind glass, apply copper foil, and solder pieces together. Glass is included in the class price and all tools are supplied. Material fee: $10 payable to the instructor at the start of the workshop. No experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome. • Scholarships available • Homeschoolers welcome • Military and sibling discounts Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Wednesdays from 4:30 – 7 p.m. May 10, 17, 24, & June 7 This four-class series taught by Maria Tsagalakis serves as an introduction to wheel thrown ceramics where students will learn the important steps of throwing, trimming, and glazing. Each week a different step is taught. Within this 4-week course, students learn how to create functional pottery pieces while exploring their creativity! Projects will be ready to pick up 1-2 weeks after the last class. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome! • Scholarships available • Homeschoolers welcome • Military and sibling discounts Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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