Workshops & Classes

Photo Editing: Film & Digital

In person

Denton Hoyer

Learn to professionally edit your film Color or B&W negatives or digital images in Adobe Lightroom and then prepare fine archival prints on our Canon Pro 1100 printer. We will scan negatives and prepare high resolution digital copies for editing. Basics of digital and film photography will also be covered. All levels of photographic experience will benefit from this class. 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 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 10/8–10/29

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Spooky Sculptures: Halloween Paper Mâché

Nellie Shevelkina

Get into the Halloween spirit by creating your own one-of-a-kind paper mâché mask or jack-o'-lantern! Use beads, fabric, yarn, feathers, and paint to decorate your sculpture in bold and imaginative ways. A fun, hands-on way to bring your spooky ideas to life! 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: Fall 2025

Suggested Ages: 7 - 11

Dates: 10/11–10/18

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Pottery Sampler

In person

Michael Bradford

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: Fall 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 10/12 and 12/7

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Learn to Knit a Hat in the Round

Roland Coffey

Use circular needles to knit a hat in the round. We will be covering fundamental skills including casting on, knitting in the round, fixing mistakes like dropped stitches, casting off, and blocking your work. If you can knit a hat, you can knit almost anything! This is the perfect class for beginners and those looking to refresh their knitting skills. 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 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 10/16–12/11

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Family Silkscreen

In person

Jennifer Van Elswyk

Explore the colorful world of silkscreen printing in this dynamic family workshop designed for kids and adults to create side by side. Using photographs, drawings, and playful experimentation, students will transfer their images onto paper, fabric, and more. Learn the magic of color separation and registration to layer bold, multi-color designs with precision. Whether printing matching tote bags or crafting your own unique prints, this hands-on experience brings creativity and collaboration to life in every pull of the squeegee. No experience needed—just bring your imagination! This class is intended for one adult and one child per registration. 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: Fall 2025

Suggested Ages: 7+

Dates: 10/17–12/5

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Create and Explore with Clay

In person

Katherine Ottaviani

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 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 5 sessions, 10/18–12/13

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Working from a Live Model

In person, 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. 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: Fall 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 4 sessions, 10/21–12/9

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Water-based Printmaking

In person

Flo Hatcher

Explore print processes using safe water-soluble inks and novel plate supports. Develop personal imagery utilizing woodcut, linocut, monotype, monoprint, collagraph, Chine-collé, drypoint, and multiple inking and printing techniques. Experiment with innovative plate supports, archival rag and Japanese papers, non-traditional inking procedures, and other approaches to image making. All inks, rollers, plate supports, newsprint, print tools, presses, soap, and water are supplied. Some print papers are supplied and students are welcome to bring their own. 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: Fall 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 10/25–12/6

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Beginning Boxmaking: The Slipcase

In person

Paulette Rosen

Make a box for a book. Create a slipcase that fits your book snugly while leaving the title and spine in full view. Learn the basics of box making using the tools of our fully equipped bindery. The design and functional aspects of your box, measuring and cutting binder’s board, paper and cloth, and the challenges of gluing are all topics that will be covered during the class. This is a course for both beginners and those with some experience. Many of the basic skills of bookbinding will be taught including measuring, cutting, folding, and gluing. Intermediate students may continue with ongoing projects. Enrollment in this class includes one 3 hour monitored open bench session a week. The tuition for this class includes a fee of $6 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 School Policies Students who withdraw

Term: Fall 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 10/28–12/16

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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 The tuition for this class includes a fee of $5 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 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 10/29–12/10

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