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Open Darkroom Session

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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: 7 sessions, 10/2–11/13

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Loop, Wrap, Bead: Variation for a Single Section Bindings

In person

Anita Gangi Balkun

A bundle of folded sheets of paper, (also called the one section pamphlet), is the basic building block of bookbinding. Learn the basics and then elevate your bindings with a flourish of three variations of stitches, originally designed by master binder Keith Smith. Each row of stitches adds personality to the spine, and beads can be added as you master the sewing, taking the soft cover pamphlet to the next level! Change the look by varying the thread, the beads, and the type of paper. 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 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: 10/3

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Digital Illustration for Young People

Veronica Korneyeva

Unleash your imagination with Procreate! Students will explore a variety of brushes, colors, layers, special effects, and symmetry tools while drawing with digital pencils, ink pens, and paint brushes. From simple shapes and cool designs to fun characters and creative scenes, they’ll develop their digital illustration skills and finish the course with their very own unique creations. 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: Fall 2026

Suggested Ages: 8 - 12

Dates: 10/3–12/19

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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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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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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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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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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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