Workshops & Classes

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: 4/23–6/12

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Interacting with Color: A Practical Guide to Josef Albers’s Color Experiments

In person

Fritz Horstman

Approach color and thus your art practice with new and open eyes. Working from Josef Albers's famous "Interaction of Color," as well as Horstman's new book "Interacting with Color" we will experiment with such color phenomena as simultaneous contrast and the illusion of transparency. No prior experience is required. 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: 4/28

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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: 4/30–6/11

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Advanced Etching Techniques

Kate Henderson

Take your etching skills to the next level with this workshop designed for intermediate to advanced printmakers. Delve into innovative methods that combine traditional etching with contemporary processes like photo and screen applications. Explore techniques such as photoresist processes, aquatint layering, and detailed screen transfers. We will cover using both photographic images as well as hand-drawn images that can be printed directly to metal. Learn how to prepare images, adhere film, and study exposure, development, etching, and printing. Discover how to integrate digital and manual approaches to create intricate, multi-layered works of art with rich textures and tonal variations. Basic etching experience is required. Includes one 3-hour practice session per week during monitored practice hours. 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

Term: Spring 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 5/1–6/12

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Afternoon Art Explorations

Maria Borrelli

Join us for a guided introduction to different materials and processes, perfect for young artists. Through hands-on projects including an elephant collage, pipe cleaner sculpture, sculpture of found objects and a hanging fish, students will experiment with multimedia collage and sculpture, discovering how to combine different materials and techniques to create unique, expressive art pieces. 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: Spring 2025

Suggested Ages: 4 - 6

Dates: 5/2–5/30

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The Beauty of Blue

Kate Henderson

Discover the enchanting world of cyanotypes, a photographic process, known for its vibrant blue hues. Students will learn about the chemistry, paper types, exposure and techniques to craft unique prints using light-sensitive cyanotype paper. Explore how to layer textures, patterns, and organic materials to create stunning one-of-a-kind artworks. Embrace spontaneous experimenting with various objects and materials along with toning and colorants. 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 regarding registration, accessibility, communication, photography and cancellation.

Term: Spring 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 5/2–5/30

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Print Day in May 2025

In person

Print Department Instructors

Print Day in May is an annual international celebration of printmaking taking place on the first Saturday in May. Join us in the print studio at Creative Arts Workshop as we gather with thousands of participants around the globe to recognize this special art community. Enter to win a free printmaking class or workshop at CAW! (Details to follow) Printmakers: CAW's studio is equipped for relief, intaglio, screen print, and monotype processes, and offers four printmaking presses: a 25” x 48” Takach, a 42" x 26" Takach, a 30” x 48” Charles Brand etching press, a 36” x 60” Charles Brand etching press, and a 28” x 50” motorized Charles Brand press. Participants must have printmaking experience, be familiar with working in a community studio, and may spend the time on independent projects. There is no instruction. CAW will provide a limited assortment of oil based etching inks and Akua soy-based inks, as well as acids, tools, and clean-up supplies. Attendees should provide their own

Term: Spring 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 5/3

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Casting Small Objects and the Art of Pewter

In person

Elli Fotopoulou

In this introductory foundry course, you'll explore the art of metal casting using pewter. Each student will have the opportunity to either choose a small object or sculpt a unique figure out of wax. You'll then create a mold using high-temperature silicone, and finally, cast your creation in pewter. This is a perfect introduction to foundry work, where you'll walk away with a one-of-a-kind pewter object that you've crafted from start to finish. Join us for a creative experience that combines sculpting, molding, and metal casting! Please bring a small object, about the size of a tennis ball, to the first class. The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $40. 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: 5/3–5/17

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Gesture and Personality in a Portrait

In person

Heidi Harrington

This one day workshop will explore various ways of finding personality and likeness in a portrait in oils or acrylics, while working from a live model. There will be exercises in finding the gesture of a pose as well as the gesture of facial features, notably the eyes and mouth. Artists of all levels are encouraged to join! Tuition for this class includes a fee of $10 for basic supplies 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: 5/4

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Let’s Get Sewing

In person

Christine Jewell

Overcome the mysteries of the sewing machine and discover how fun and easy it can be! Learn the basics of machine sewing including threading, operating, and troubleshooting. Practice using the machine and then move on to simple projects for yourself or for gift-giving. Choice of projects will include a 4-patch pin cushion, Boho bags, zippered pouch, and items for the home such as pillow covers. Tips for altering clothes can also be covered. Previous students are welcome to attend and work on their own projects. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $15 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: 5/4–6/8

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