This class is for the conversations that still need to happen. We’ll talk about the barriers that keep us from writing what we need to write. We’ll also examine works by Chanel Miller, Jeannette Walls, and Layli Long Soldier to take lessons from the ways in which they make difficult topics easier to access. Students […]
read moreThis workshop is designed for anyone interested in the history and practice of visual journaling. Participants will be introduced to exercises which explore sequential text, automatic drawing and collage as aspects of the journaling process. We will begin the session with a short presentation on visual diarists, their techniques or significance.
read moreWhat does it mean to write about home? We’ll examine the many kinds of homes that exist, ranging from houses to nations to the body itself. Our conversation will take us from the Grimms’ Fairytale “Hansel and Gretel” to the present day as we write about our changing relationships with home in the time of […]
read moreSending writing to literary journals can be an intimidating process. In this two-hour class, we'll take a step-by-step tour through the world of journal submissions. Learn directly from Samantha Steiner, MFA, who has served as an editor for Lumina Journal and Breadcrumbs Magazine and has had over 40 works of writing published including fiction, nonfiction, […]
read moreRevision is experimentation and play. Through a series of games and prompts, we will generate new ideas for a story draft brought to class. We will assess those ideas and do some fast generating to explore possible outcomes.
read moreFor writers of fiction or nonfiction:Learn to pull the reader into your work by combining sensory and active description. Deepen your evocative sensory practice through progressive writing prompts that incorporate the five senses. Come prepared to write on the spot.
read moreIn this generative and interactive workshop, students of multiple creative writing genres will engage with and practice creating “retold tales”—or stories inspired by and derived from existing myths, fairy tales, literature, and other similar sources. These will potentially include, but not be limited to, selections from Emma Donoghue's Kissing the Witch (1997); the short story […]
read moreStudents will learn safety, skill building and personal expression in a safe, supportive environment. Students will learn and use hand and power carving techniques to create their own wooden vases. Plan to leave with one finished piece.
read moreCreate your own spatula exploring a variety of techniques for shaping wood. We will think about how the form of an object relates to its use. We'll use both hand and power tools. We will begin by using the jointer and planer to mill our dried hardwood. Next, we’ll learn how to mark and plan […]
read moreThis class is a safe space for women, trans, and femme folks to learn introductory woodworking techniques. You'll learn to make a customizable cutting board using glue ups. Gain experience using the table saw, mitre saw, band saw, jointer and planer. We will respect marginalized identities, be patient with one another, use accessible language and […]
read moreExplore woodblock printing, humanity’s oldest printmaking process. You’ll learn to design and transfer an image onto the block and cut the block to produce a relief image. Then, we’ll cover how to transfer the image to paper, both printing it by hand and by press.
read moreUse one of the earliest forms of photography to create tintypes, which are direct positives printed on an aluminum sheet using large format cameras. Learn the basics of this 19th century process, including how to pour and sensitize collodion, properly expose and develop plates, and apply a protective varnish. Plan to walk away with two […]
read moreLearn how to use VisArts' letterpress studio by using Legos! Letterpress is a form of relief printmaking that uses a printing press and typesetting individual letters to create words and designs for printed media. We will be using Legos to create our own designs and print them on paper.
read moreMake your very own tote bag using sunlight and one of the earliest printing processes— cyanotypes! Also known as blueprints, this technique is commonly used for photography, printmaking and clothing adornment. In this beginner-friendly class, students learn to coat fabric and paper by hand, expose an image with sunlight and process the final prints. Great […]
read moreDevelop your own repeat patterns utilizing simple shapes, cutting paper and iterative experimentation. In this fun workshop, students will explore visual language potential in fundamental shapes to create a suite of repeat patterns. They'll learn about types of repeats and we'll touch on how to move from cut paper to applications. This workshop is great […]
read moreLearn to take photographs using 35mm film, process the film, and print photographs in a darkroom, all within one weekend.
read moreMake three sided books in three hours. This workshop will cover a variety of techniques and covers for constructing triangle books, focusing on accordion book structures.
read moreThis weekend workshop is great for those who want to get more out of the flex shaft. Learn to use the flex shaft to cut discs, prepare pieces for stone setting, create designs with abrasive wheels, reshape silicone wheels and more.
read moreLearn to cut and prepare metal to make every solder seam look flawless. Determine the right amount of solder and place it just right, and find out how to solder a two-tone piece. Students should bring a project they are working on for direction and guidance.
read moreExperiment with spinner rings, which allow several rings to be made into one. The outer band supports one or more moving rings. We’ll cover sizing, shaping and soldering sheet metal and wire into rings. The rings will become one using a forming technique known as anticlastic. We’ll also cover basic solder, forging and forming techniques.
read moreWire earrings! Learn to manipulate wire using pliers, mandrels and hammers to create unique styles. We will experiment with flat and dimensional ideas. You will work in copper and make final earrings in Sterling silver.
read moreMake a cuff bracelet. Explore shaping and texturing using various hammer techniques to create your unique cuff design.
read moreCreate a sweet stack of rings from 14-karat yellow gold-filled wire and silver. You’ll learn to solder bands and become proficient at single seams. We’ll also cover fabricating, embellishing and forging simple bands in different gauges and types of metal.
read moreWe will use traditional jewelry making tools, wire and beads to create a tree of life pendant or small window ornament. You may bring an item to incorporate if desired. You will leave with at least one finished pendant from this class and have many options within your design repertoire to express your own creative […]
read moreWe will use traditional jewelry making tools, wire and beads to create a tree of life pendant or small window ornament. You may bring an item to incorporate if desired. You will leave with at least one finished pendant from this class and have many options within your design repertoire to express your own creative […]
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