Fall Term:
Sept 18 – Dec 17
Innovation Lab
Ready to build a web presence and present your ongoing work you make here at our studios? Try this new interdisciplinary course this term.
Artist’s Portfolios for the Web
with Beth Lovell
Gear up for Open Studios by polishing your online presence. Using weebly.com, and digital photos of your artwork, create an online portfolio, write an artist’s statement, find the ideal online printing service for postcards, business cards and art books. Survey of social media arts communities and venues for selling your work.
Prerequisite: Basic computer knowledge required.
Note: MAC and PC computers available in CAW Photo Studio. Participants encouraged to bring personal laptop.
Sat, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 9/23 – 10/28
6 sessions: $138; Early Bird price: $131 (Discount available until 8/14)
All Levels
Metalsmithing/Jewelry
with Connie Pfeiffer
Learn basic metalsmithing to develop new skills or strengthen existing ones. Weekly demonstrations introduce participants to the tools and techniques required for metal working in non-ferrous sheet metal and wire. Demonstrations may include sawing, filing, cold-connecting, soldering, surface embellishment, forging, shaping, fold-forming, finishing and patina coloring.
Prerequisite: No experience necessary.
Note: No class 11/23 (section B). This course is designed for all levels and includes lots of time for one-on-one instruction. Beginners will build skills by working on an assigned project. Participants with previous experience can work on projects of their choice. Projects are not limited to jewelry.
Supplies: Supplies available for purchase in studio.
Section A
Tues, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 9/19 – 12/12
13 sessions: $435; Early bird price: $392
Section B
Thurs, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM, 9/21 – 12/14 (except 11/24)
Beginning & Intermediate Metal Sculpture
with Cat Duffield
In this class, beginning and continuing participants will study form and structure by exploring different metals, including steel, brass, copper, and pewter, and the many ways to work with them. We will cover arc and MIG welding, cutting with an oxy-acetylene torch and plasma cutter, brazing, hammering and have hands-on practice.
Prerequisite: New students required to attend the first class.
Supplies: Supplies available for purchase in studio.
Wed, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM, 9/20 – 12/13
13 sessions: $358; Early bird price: $340
Intermediate & Advanced
Advanced Metal Sculpture
with Ann Lehman
In this class, advanced and continuing participants will study form and structure by exploring different metals, including steel, brass, copper, and pewter, and the many ways to work with them. We will cover arc and MIG welding, cutting with an oxy-acetylene torch and plasma cutter, brazing, hammering and have hands-on practice.
Prerequisite: New students required to attend the first class. Approval from Instructor required before registration.
Note: No class 11/23.
Thurs, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 9/21 – 12/14 (except 11/23)
12 sessions: $414; Early bird price: $373
Open Studio
Open Sculpture Studio
with Cat Duffield
Monitored sessions for advanced sculpture/jewelry participants who have taken classes at CAW. Open to all sculpture media; no instruction. Weekly reservation by 12 PM on Friday required.
Prerequisite: Participants must be approved by an Instructor and have adequate knowledge of the sculpture studio.
Note: No class 11/24. Call the office or Registrar to reserve a seat. Pay to the Monitor, cash or check only.
Fri, 5:00 – 8:00 PM. 9/22 – 12/15
Current Students: $20
Non-enrolled Students: $30