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Peace out and learn to embroider! In this beginner workshop, you’ll master embroidery basics as you complete a cute little peace-sign hoop designed by Marigold & Mars. This class will cover: How to transfer a printed image to fabric What types of fabric, embroidery floss, needles and other tools are required How to do a basic outline stitch...

In this 3-hour candle making class, students will make their own gorgeous glass container candles, blending their own scents and colors. Students will learn from Marla Bosworth, who shares 25 years of experience making and selling candles.  While this class is geared toward those who want to sell candles, it is a great learning experience for...

Learn the power and skills to create a healthy, fragrant, natural candle you can feel really good about burning in your home. The class is approximately 1.5 hours and organized into 2 parts, theory and practice. Part I includes the following topics: Why making natural candles are better for your health and the environment. The variety of ingredients...

In this 2.5-hour immersive soap making class taught by master soapmaker Marla Bosworth, students will learn how to use plants and other organic, natural ingredients to make soap from scratch using the cold process method. Each student will design and create their own batch of soap to take home. What in nature inspires you? What can you share...

A method of creating beautiful designs on glass by using images cut from books, magazines greeting cards etc. to make wonderful gifts and keepsakes on various glass objects such as vases, plates, jars, boxes, trays and more! Working on the reverse side of the glass we cut and glue copies of images by using special glue, metallic paints, paper, metal...

Relief Sculpture, or Bas Relief, should be on every sculptors inventory of skills. This exciting course will allow the student to work with confidence and critical thinking. We will examine how basic drawing skills of perspective, light, shadow, convexity, help to play a part in the construction and design of your Bar, (low) Relief incorporating...

In this class, students will experiment with various mediums (pen, pencil, charcoal, collage, pastel, and water-based paints) to discover new ways to make drawings.  Each student will make a body of work that is based on a personal vision. Each class will begin with a brief warm-up as a way to become familiar with each new medium. Students...

Participants are welcome at any level of experience to attend this supportive class of collage and assemblage. Inventive techniques and the development of one's unique vision in a supportive environment. Students are encouraged to bring their own collections of imagery found objects, mementos, and more while some unusual materials will be provided...

During this hands-on class, you and your friends will be guided through the creation of two beautiful coasters that you can take home. All materials will be provided.

Having a custom Leather Wallet is foundational to inviting more financial wealth into your life. In this workshop, you will begin with a single square of leather. Then, you will learn how to measure, cut, bevel, glue, punch, and sew your very own leather crafted wallet. You’ll also have the option of custom engraving your wallet using...

Learn to make your own gorgeous, boho wall hangings in this beginner macrame class! In this three-hour workshop you will: Learn how to begin a macrame piece, including an overview of necessary materials. How to work a few different macrame knots, including casting on, the square knot, and the half hitch. How to create design, texture, and pattern...

Learn about the unlimited methods of making works with paper. A variety of techniques and materials will be introduced including both traditional and non-traditional papers, exotic fibers, adhesives, and pigments. Weekly lectures and presentations will explore historical practices, techniques and other artists working in the medium. A large variety...

Make a custom leather tote bag from scratch! Leather goods have been used by humans as far back as 5,000 BCE when Egyptians crafted sandals, clothes, gloves, buckets, bottles, and burial shrouds. In this dynamic workshop, you’ll use a variety of tools and materials and join the long history of leather craftspeople by creating your very own leather...

Date Night: Craft a Custom Leather Wallet Each couple will make one wallet together and get a pizza and a bottle of wine to share during the workshop. Click here if you want to book for the regular single attendee class instead. Learn the fundamentals of leatherwork by crafting a custom leather bi-fold card wallet Having a custom Leather...

Suminagashi marbling is the oldest known form of marbling, originating in Japan in the 10th to 12th centuries. This process, in which ink is floated onto the surface of water and then transferred to paper, yields beautiful and surprising patterns, ranging from simple to complex. This class provides an introduction to the art of suminagashi. After...