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Advanced Hand Bookbinding

In person

Gisela Noack

Veteran book arts expert Gisela Noack brings her many years of skill and experience in restoration and conservation to students working on their own advanced bookbinding or restoration projects. Enrollment in this class includes one 3-hour monitored open bench session per week. This class will take place in a studio accessed by a flight of stairs. For any accommodations please send a confidential email to registrar@creativeartsworkshop.org NOTE: the second session of this class runs on Wednesdays 4/23-5/28 AND Thursdays 6/5 - 6/12.  School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Spring 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 2 sessions, 3/5–6/12

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Creative Puppetry: Make Masks & Crankie Story Boxes + Free Fraggle Rock Performance

In person

Isaac Bloodworth

Unleash your creativity in this hands-on, three-day mask-making workshop led by master puppeteer Isaac Bloodworth! Young artists will dive into the fundamentals of papier-mâché mask making, from inflating balloons and layering torn paper to getting their hands delightfully messy in glue. Once their masks take shape, students will bring them to life with vibrant decorations and personal flair. As a special bonus, participants are invited to a "Crankie Box" workshop at Creative Arts Workshop on Sunday, March 30, from 12:30-2pm where they’ll explore this captivating form of visual storytelling. Crankies use illustrated scrolls wound between spools inside a box, allowing artists to create moving images and patterns with a simple turn of a crank. Plus, each student will receive a FREE TICKET to the 3 PM performance of Fraggle Rock at the Shubert on March 30! Additional tickets may be purchased at a discounted value of  Orchestra ($55.20), Mezzanine ($47.70) or Balcony(

Term: Spring 2025

Suggested Ages: 7 - 11

Dates: 3/8–3/29

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Beginning/Intermediate Pottery

In person

John Hedden

This class is for beginners eager to learn all aspects of pottery, as well as returnees who wish to hone their skills. Although the primary focus is on wheel throwing, we will also explore hand-building and ways to combine the two disciplines. Time will additionally be spent on the importance of trimming and glazing. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27 and firing fees are $3/pound.  Cash or check only. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis and you are encouraged to take advantage of this. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details regarding registration, accessibility, communication, photography and cancellation.

Term: Spring 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 3/10–6/16

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Techniques for Wheel Throwing

In person

Stephen Rodriguez

New and experienced students will focus on making pottery on the wheel. Start by using methods of wedging, centering, hand and finger positioning for raising a vessel, and positioning one's body for dealing with a mass of clay on the wheel. Demonstrations will cover the importance of trimming techniques and various forming processes. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27.  Cash or check only. Firing fees are $3/pound.  Cash or check only. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Spring 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 3/10–6/16

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Photo Editing for Photographers and Artists

In person

Denton Hoyer

Enhance your digital images with a simple, effective workflow. Begin with essential camera techniques, then load images into Adobe Lightroom to refine exposure, color, sharpness, and composition. Discover how to correct problem areas and prepare your photos for stunning web presentations or high-quality prints. Film photographers can learn to scan black-and-white or color negatives, creating beautifully preserved digital copies. Artists will also explore the best techniques for photographing their paintings and drawings to build a professional portfolio. This course also offers optional practice sessions between classes, held on Thursdays from 6-9 pm. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Spring 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 3/10–3/24

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Experimental Printmaking

In person

Mark Grindell

Explore and develop designs for relief, intaglio, and monotype printmaking in this hands-on course. Class time will focus on creating original designs and concepts as students experiment with print plate substrates, including Corian®, Tetra-Pak®, vinyl records, and various recycled and found materials. Examples of different print styles will be shared to illustrate these techniques. This course is suitable for beginners and advanced students alike. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Spring 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 2 sessions, 3/10–6/11

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Centering with Clay: Focusing on Foundations

In person

Megan Smith

Are you looking to improve your throwing skills? Seeking to center your clay and yourself? Do you need a hand with hand building? This class offers an opportunity to work towards your goals in clay and further your individual projects with differentiated instruction. Wear clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes. Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Cash or check only. Firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Spring 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 2 sessions, 3/11–6/17

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Intermediate and Advanced Pottery

In person

Stephen Rodriguez

Develop your pottery skills as you focus on wheel-throwing techniques in stoneware and porcelain. Lessons will cover both functional and decorative pottery with emphasis on classical forms as we know them. Students will be shown how to apply glazes and/or oxide washes to achieve desired results, such as combining glaze colors and the application of wood ash to create unexpected effects on their work. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27 and firing fees are $3/pound.  Cash or check only. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details regarding registration, accessibility, communication, photography and cancellation.

Term: Spring 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 3/11–6/17

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Metalsmithing/Jewelry

In person

Connie Pfeiffer

Learn basic metalsmithing for making jewelry, developing new skills, or strengthen existing ones. Weekly demonstrations introduce tools and techniques required for working with nonferrous sheet metal and wire. Demonstrations may include sawing, filing, cold-connecting, soldering, surface embellishment, forging, shaping, fold forming, finishing, and patina coloring. The tuition for this class includes a fee of $40 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Spring 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 2 sessions, 3/11–6/5

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Basic Hand Bookbinding: A Sampler in Miniature

In person

Paulette Rosen

If you are fascinated with little things and have a love of detail, making miniature books is for you! Students will make a variety of same sized books in miniature with a paper box to hold them. Bindings will include 3 soft cover pamphlet variations, a hardcover pamphlet, and a hardcover exposed sewing with pages precut from discarded books.  After this class you may be inspired to make larger and more complicated books! Intermediate students may substitute more complex book structures or continue work on individual projects. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $8 for basic materials provided by CAW. This class will take place in a studio accessed by a flight of stairs. For any accommodations please send a confidential email to registrar@creativeartsworkshop.org Enrollment in this class includes one 3 hour monitored open bench session a week. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward

Term: Spring 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 3/11–5/13

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