Workshops allow you to kick-start your creativity or learn a specialized skill in a convenient, shorter format. Taught by professional artists, workshops are available for students at all levels of experience and are kept small to ensure that individual attention can be given to everyone. Students learn in a supportive environment and are encouraged to fully explore their creativity and strive for excellence.
Looking for a longer course? Checkout our upcoming classes!
October
A Tour Through Chelsea
with Steven DiGiovanni
Department: Drawing + Painting
Level: All Levels
Come join painting instructor Steven DiGiovanni on a stimulating, four hour walking tour down the streets of Chelsea, Manhattan. Get inspired, intellectually invigorated, seduced and amazed! The time goes by swiftly as participants have fun while exercising the mind and body they so need.
Prerequisite:Participants under 17 must attend with a parent or guardian.
Note: Transportation not provided by CAW.
Supplies: Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Sat, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 10/14
1 session $50; Early Bird price: $48 (Discount available until 8/14)
Robo-Stuffies
with Eva Scopino
Department: Young People
Level: Ages 6 and up
Design, draw, cut, sew and stuff a robot-inspired stuffed toy in this new family workshop. Work together and build it with assorted fabric, stuffing, pom-poms, googly eyes, and additional materials available in our YP studio.
Prerequisite: No sewing experience necessary. Instructor will assist with sewing.
Note: Parent or guardian must attend. Registration required for additional family members who would like to make their own along with their child.
Supplies: Supplies provided by CAW.
Sun, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 10/15 – 10/22
2 sessions: $140; Early Bird price: $133 (Discount available until 8/14)
The Un-Carved Block
with Sharon Didato
Department: Sculpture
Level: All Levels
Explore the fundamental principles of subtractive sculpture in the round in this introductory workshop. Carve away the nonessential to reveal the sculpture within the un-carved block. Using a sketch or photo of an animal or object, students will create a series of 2-D drawings on each side of a plaster block learning to map out positive and negative space. The negative areas will then be removed, shapes refined and surface detailed. If time allows, students will also explore the use of various finishes such as varnish, wax, or paint.
Prerequisite: No experience necessary, but helpful.
Supplies: Plaster blocks and tools provided. Please bring a sketch or photo of your favorite animal or sculpture.
Sat, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 10/21
1 session: $175; Early Bird price: $158 (Discount available until 8/14)
The Illunminated Journal
with Susan Newbold
Department: Printmaking
Level: All Levels
The journal is a place to explore, among other things, oneäó»s thoughts, desires, and discoveries. In this three-day workshop you will create a special journal that you, and the generations to come, will treasure. Through a series of exercises inspired by the landscape and your imagination, you will first create pages for the journal. Then a variety of media will be introduced, including pen and ink, watercolor, collage, printmaking and inventive ways to combine text and imagery. Discover, or rediscover, what you really love the most. Finally, you will assemble the pages in a unique artist book and finished it with a special Coptic binding. This workshop is designed for those of all levels.
Prerequisite: No experience necessary, but helpful.
Supplies: Materials and tools proved by CAW.
Thurs – Sat, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 10/26 – 10/28
3 sessions: $225; Early Bird price: $214 (Discount available until 8/14)
November
Making Bookcloth
with Paulette Rosen
Department: Book Arts
Level: All Levels
In this one session workshop participants will learn the traditional method of taking your own fabric and backing it with paper so that it can be used to cover books or boxes. This method makes it possible to glue any fabric to a surface. The decorative possibilities for your books and boxes are endless with these techniques!
Prerequisite: No experience necessary.
Supplies: A list of materials will be sent by the instructor upon registration.
Sat, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 11/4
1 session: $58; Early Bird price: $55 (Discount available until 8/14)
3-D Printmaking
with Ken Lovell
Department: Printmaking
Level: All Levels
Be surprised and inspired while using a 3D printer to create intaglio, relief and stencil plates in this two-day workshop. You can even turn your drawings into 3D models for printing in both traditional and innovative print exploration. No special software or experience is required.
Prerequisite: No experience necessary, but helpful.
Supplies: bring drawing ideas, any print paper, brayers, mixing spatulas, an apron or old shirt
Sun, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 11/5 – 11/12
2 sessions: $150; Early Bird price: $143 (Discount available until 8/14)
The Heat is On: Learning Encaustics
with Ruth Sack
Department: Drawing + Painting
Level: All Levels
Learn the ancient art of encaustic, and discover contemporary applications for painting in hot wax! This course will introduce students to the basics: the history, tools, methods and safety measures related to the medium.
Prerequisite: No experience necessary, but helpful.
Note: Wax medium, 6” x 6″ panels, tools, surface heaters, heat guns and irons, extension cord, brushes, plexi-glass, found objects for casting, paints samples, and paint sticks provided. Price for this course includes value of materials.
Supplies: Additional materials list available upon registration.
Sun, 9:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 11/12
1 session: $150; Early Bird price: $147 (Discount available until 8/14)
(Registrar Note: Price and session number corrected, 9/6.)
December
Fabulous Folded Ornaments
with Cathy Reeve
Department: Book Arts
Level: All Levels
Learn how to make three different types of ornaments, perfect for the holiday season! Participants will start off by making origami boxes which are fun to make, and a great way to present small gifts. Next, participants will make a miniature version of a star book, using multiple layers of decorative paper, which fans open into a star for display. Finally, participants will make a miniature book with blank pages – ideal for recording holiday memories.
Prerequisite: No experience necessary.
Supplies: Tools and materials will be provided by CAW.
Note: Price of the course includes materials fee.
Sat, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 12/2
1 sessions $47; Early Bird price: $45 (Discount available until 8/14)
Crash Course Perspective Drawing
with Eric March
Department: Drawing + Painting
Level: All Levels
Learn the fundamentals of how to draw objects in perspective and other techniques to convincingly depict objects in space. Learn the three concepts that form the basis of linear perspective and put them to work on a drawing of still life objects and the studio space. Once these fundamentals are learned, they can be applied to any subject or situation where perspective is needed. The class is open to all levels and is designed to make perspective drawing accessible to anyone with short lectures, demonstrations, and guided drawing practice.
Prerequisite: No experience necessary.
Supplies: Additional materials list available upon registration.
Sat, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 12/2 – 12/9
2 sessions: $90; Early Bird price: $86 (Discount available until 8/14)
Pottery Sampler
with Michael Bradford
Department: Pottery
Level: All Levels
Join the Pottery department in a their open house this Fall. The studio opens its doors for everyone in the community to visit the facilities and meet potters who work there daily. Participants may jump in to try hands-on demos, watch pottery being made, gain knowledge on the process of making pottery, and learn more details on classes available. All levels welcome.
Prerequisite: No experience necessary.
Sun, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 12/3
1 sessions $30; Early Bird price: $29 (Discount available until 8/14)
Handmade Hats & Pom-Poms
with Eva Scopino
Department: Young People
Level: Ages 9 – 12
Upcycle pieces of fabric to make fun hats and beanies! Participants will learn to make pom-poms from yarn to decorate hats or use as they wish. Keep the hat, or gift it for the holidays! Includes supplies.
Prerequisite: Basic hand-sewing skills helpful, but instructor will assist as needed.
Note: CAW may use materials that could cause allergic reactions. When registering, please list any food and/or contact allergies your child may have. If there are no allergies, please write “None” in the space provided.
Supplies: Supplies provided by CAW.
Sun, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 12/3
1 sessions $70; Early Bird price: $63 (Discount available until 8/14)
Sources of Abstraction
with Lenny Moskowitz
Department: Drawing + Painting
Level: All Levels
In this one day workshop, a supportive and open environment encourage participants to develop new ideas through exploration and a willingness to be playful. Investigate contemporary abstraction, and discover ways to generate and compose your own abstract imagery. The course covers the basic color and design principles including methods for manipulating pictorial space and depth. Come to class with a curiosity and willingness to experiment.
Prerequisite: No experience necessary.
Supplies: Scissors, glue, pencils, sketchpad, magazines (preferably magazines that are colorful, like fashion, home and garden, etc.), brushes, mixing palette, painting surfaces such as canvas boards, a stretch canvas, or paper, water jar, spray bottle for water, assorted acrylic or watercolor paint (Note: If you’re using acrylics use a gloss or matte medium, which is clear acrylic paint with no pigment.)
Sat, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 12/9
1 session: $90; Early Bird price: $70 (Discount available until 8/14)
Japanese Lampmaking
with Phillip Chambers
Department: Sculpture
Level: All Levels
Learn how easy it is to make an elegant Japanese Shoji lamp in this one-day workshop. Participants will use wood and rice paper to create a floor or table lamp and will learn a simple technique for electrically wiring the lamp. participants will leave with a unique lamp of their own design.
Prerequisite: No experience necessary.
Supplies: Supplies and tools provided by CAW.
Note: Price of the course includes materials fee.
Sun, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 12/10
1 session: $180; Early Bird price: $162 (Discount available until 8/14)
Open Printmaking Week
with Liz Pagano
Department: Printmaking
Level: All Levels
Print all week in this monitored open format workshop. Our studio includes basic materials for intaglio, relief, silkscreen and some lithography using a 24 x 48 Takach press and three Charles Brand presses (largest 36 x 60).
Prerequisite: Participants must be pre-approved and have adequate printmaking knowledge to work independently in a studio.
Prerequisite: No experience necessary, but helpful.
Note: No Instruction. Fee does not include open print sessions on Mondays and Fridays.
Supplies: (New students) CAW supplies inks, solvents, oils, acid, hand cleaner, etc. Bring an apron or old shirt to class, plus any printmaking supplies, paper, etc. that you may already own.
(Returning students) Bring ongoing projects, tools, paper, plates, putty knives, apron, and disposable gloves as needed. CAW supplies inks, solvents, oils, acid, hand cleaner, etc.
Mon – Fri, 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 1/8 – 1/12
5 sessions: $275; Early Bird price: $261 (Discount available until 8/14)