Workshops & Classes

Fixing Mistakes in Knitting

Roland Coffey

Are you a beginner or more experienced knitter who is stuck on a project because of a mistake you can't resolve or are confused by a pattern, then this is the perfect workshop for you! This class is great for people who want to enjoy knitting but might be frustrated with some parts of the creative process. 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: Fall 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 10/4

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Writing Your Own Origin Myth

Oliver Egger

Origin myths--stories about how people, animals, places, ideas, and even the world itself began-- are a staple across cultures and times. In this workshop we will read several origin myths that were central to ancient Greek, Babylonian, and the Navajo cultures and map out their structures and their similarities and differences. We will then do a series of exercises to imagine and write our own origin myths. This workshop is open to both beginners and more experienced writers alike. 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: Fall 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 10/5

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Working from a Live Model

In person

Lamar Smith

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. Register for a single session or reserve your place for the entire series at least 48 hours in advance. Minimum enrollment is 4 students Drop-ins welcome as long as minimum enrollment is met prior. Please call the office to confirm. 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: Fall 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 6 sessions, 10/6–12/15

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Open Darkroom Session

In person

Photography Studio Monitors

This darkroom practice session is for students who have taken darkroom classes at CAW before and are comfortable working independently. Sessions are $30 each. To reserve a spot for a specific week, please contact the front desk at 203-562-4927. Payment can be made through the link below, over the phone, or in person at the front desk. 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: Fall 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 6 sessions, 10/9–11/13

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Create and Explore with Clay

In person

Katherine Lux

This is a fantastic introduction to pottery and a great way to get to know CAW’s studio. Spend your Saturday afternoon in the Creative Arts Workshop pottery studio. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn hand building techniques and be guided through throwing clay on the wheel. You’ll also discover how to embellish your pieces with surface textures and glaze finishes. Come join us and get creative! No experience necessary, all levels welcome. Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Firing fees are $3.50/pound. Payable by credit card, cash or check. 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: Fall 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 8 sessions, 10/10–12/19

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Saturday Sketching

Eva Scopino

Explore, learn, and practice drawing exercises and techniques in a supportive environment. Increase visual perception, skills and confidence, and develop your unique style. Work with drawing pencils, charcoal, pastels, watercolor and ink/pens. Weekly demos and exercises include mark-making, line, value, form, texture and shading. Subjects include animals, everyday objects, portraits, nature, as well as students’ interests. We draw from observation, references and imagination. All materials provided. Join us! For returning students, the class will include both new projects and some review. The 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: Fall 2026

Suggested Ages: 8 - 13

Dates: 10/10–12/12

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Wearable Art: From Concept to Creation

Tea Montgomery

Clothing can be more than something we wear—it can tell a story, express an idea or one's personal mythology, or become a work of art. Moving beyond traditional fashion design, students will treat the body as a canvas and clothing as a form of communication. Whether inspired by fashion, costume, fiber arts, sustainable design, or storytelling, students will complete an original wearable art piece—or a small capsule look—that reflects their unique artistic vision. Practical skills such as measuring, cutting, draping, sewing, problem-solving, and finishing will be taught, while also exploring how garments can express memory, emotion, movement, protection, culture, and transformation. Through weekly meetings, students will be exposed to: How to develop a concept for a wearable piece How to gather visual and material inspiration Basic measuring and fitting awareness Fabric manipulation and surface design Simple garment construction or garment transformation

Term: Fall 2026

Suggested Ages: 12+

Dates: 10/10–11/14

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Sewing 101

In person

Christine Jewell

Are you new to sewing on a machine or need a refresher? This workshop is for you! Learn the basics of machine sewing including threading, operating, and troubleshooting. Practice making straight lines and turns and overcome the mysteries of the sewing machine. Discover how to choose and buy fabric and make simple projects such as a patchwork coaster and a fabric basket. 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: Fall 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 10/11

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Make a Ceramic Charcuterie Board or a Seder Plate

In person

Beth Klingher

Learn the fundamentals of hand building while designing and making a unique and beautiful charcuterie board or Seder plate using slab and coil techniques. A small coil-built bowl for dips or condiments will also be created to complement the finished platter. The first workshop session focuses on working with clay—using the slab roller, creating coils, planning a personalized design, and constructing the platter. After the work has dried and been bisque fired, students will return for a second session to glaze and decorate their pieces. Finished work will be glaze fired and ready for pickup after firing. Students are welcome to return during an open pottery session between workshop dates to refine or add details to their projects if desired. Please note this workshop runs over two days as follows: Sunday, 10/11/26 from 10am-3pm Sunday, 11/8/26 from 1-3pm Clay firing fees are $3.50 per pound. No experience necessary, all levels welcome. School Policies Students

Term: Fall 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 10/11–11/8

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Paint Your First Oil Painting

In person

Hannah Petrikovsky

Have you always wanted to try oil painting but felt intimidated or weren't sure where to start? This beginner workshop introduces the fundamentals of oil painting, including composition, mixing colors, value, brush handling and layering techniques. Students will complete a finished painting while gaining the skills and confidence to continue exploring oil painting on their own. All materials included. No previous experience is necessary! 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: Fall 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 10/11–10/25

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