Join us to draw or paint from a nude model. The 3-hour session includes mixed-length poses. These are monitored "open drawing" sessions; there is no instruction. Students must register at least 48 hours in advance. 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: 6/3
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Learn the basics of one- and two-point perspective and how to put them to use in observational drawing. This workshop will combine both in-studio concepts of perspective with indoor and outdoor drawing situations where perspective drawing can be used. This class is designed to give the students access to this very practical tool for creating the illusion of space in a drawing-as well as increasing speed and accuracy when drawing from observation. The tuition for this class includes a fee of $10 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: 6/7–6/14
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Create abstract patterned postcards using watercolor, colored pencils, and markers in this fun, hands-on, family friendly workshop! No prior experience is necessary—enjoy practicing these techniques and make tiny works of art you can display or share. No registration necessary. Participants are welcome to drop by anytime between 10 AM and 12 PM. All ages welcome.
Term: Spring 2025
Dates: 6/7
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Focus on the botanical world as your print surface and subject! Explore color, layering, and creating stencils, and use oil-based inks and an etching press to transfer the designs. Everyone will leave the class with a number of monotype prints which are a one of a kind image. Important note regarding materials preparation prior to class: participants should select leaves, ferns, flowers, grasses, and barks that have interesting shapes and textures. Place your findings between the pages of a newsprint pad to press to flatten them a bit and pull out excess moisture about 24 hours before the class. The tuition for this class includes a materials 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 regarding registration, accessibility, communication, photography and cancellation.
Term: Spring 2025
Suggested Ages: 18+
Dates: 6/8
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Try our one-day introduction to wheel-thrown pottery. You'll get some hands-on time with the potter's wheel and learn some basics about clay thorough both group and individual instruction. All materials and tools provided. Wear old clothes. An apron or old towel is recommended. 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: 6/15
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Do you have an unfinished book project collecting dust on your shelf or a partially completed box tucked away under your bed? Are you developing an idea for a book or box project that needs input? Bring it to the Bindery for dedicated time to finishing those projects! Whether you’re stuck in the middle of a bookbinding project or need guidance on developing a new idea, this workshop offers the perfect environment to bring your creative endeavors to completion. You can sign up for one or both sessions. This workshop will take place in a studio accessed by a flight of stairs. For any accommodations please send a confidential email to registrar@creativeartsworkshop.org School Policies Students who withdraw at least 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: 6/17 and 6/18
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This isn’t your typical playground—get ready for a world of creativity! At CAW's playground, students will have access to a rainbow of materials: colored sand, wood, clay, tempera and watercolor paints, markers, tissue paper, and so much more! Using all these supplies, they’ll create amazing projects like masks, paper dolls, animals, birds, insects, portraits, and even imaginary creatures. How will they bring their ideas to life? By cutting, folding, stomping, splashing, blending, texturing, painting, and coloring—all while mixing their own one-of-a-kind colors. We bet you'll wish you could join in the fun too! Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for 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: Summer 2025
Suggested Ages: 4 - 6
Dates: 6/23–6/27 and 7/21–7/25
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What turns a simple drawing of a chair or a tree into a true work of art? It’s the artist’s imagination, emotions, and creativity. Embark on a journey of transformation, reimagining everything around us—trees, flowers, birds, animals, everyday objects, and more—as unique artworks. Students will refine their skills in realistic sketching, while also exploring innovative ways, like altering size, context, or perspective, to infuse imagination into their drawings. Transform realistic drawings into fantastical scenes and create something extraordinary! Weather permitting, there will be a one-day field trip to the Yale University Art Gallery. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for 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: Summer 2025
Suggested Ages: 7 - 11
Dates: 6/23–6/27
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Explore the art of block printing with linoleum. The instructor will demonstrate the process for carving and printing a 4” x 6” linoleum block, as well as a variety of inking and printing processes. Students will focus on developing original designs and concepts to prepare a linoleum block to ink, create a series, and print the results. All printing will be done with water-soluble inks. 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 including Linoleum blocks and water-based inks. Linoleum Blocks and paper will be provided for the first two classes; students will need to purchase their own paper and blocks after the second session. 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: Summer 2025
Suggested Ages: 18+
Dates: 6/23–7/28
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Bring lions, zebras, elephants, and other animals to life through the magic of Procreate. Join us on an exciting and creative journey across the African savannah, where students will sketch, detail, and animate favorite animals in their natural habitats. Throughout the class they will develop techniques for quick sketches, designing nature scenes, and creating dynamic animal layouts. The tuition for this class includes a materials 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: Summer 2025
Suggested Ages: 7 - 11
Dates: 6/23–6/27
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