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Albers for Teachers

In person

Fritz Horstman

Based on lessons from the Bauhaus, Black Mountain College, and Yale, and using simple materials and techniques that can be scaled to all levels, teachers will engage with the color, drawing, and design exercises of Josef and Anni Albers. This workshop is for teachers from upper elementary through post-graduate and qualifies for State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECH) credits if desired. Please contact your district for approval prior to attendance for SCECH credit. COVID-19 Information: CAW is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have already submitted your vaccination card to CAW, there is no need to do it again.

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/6–7/8

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Floor Loom Weaving

In person

Lucienne Coifman

Learn the basics of preparing and operating a loom.  Participants will weave a sampler piece combining a wide range of useful weaves. Beginning students will complete one or two simple projects of their choice by the end of this term. Intermediate and advanced students will weave projects with more complex structures using multi-harness looms. Beginning students have a materials fee of $14 payable to the instructor. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours. COVID-19 Information: CAW is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have already submitted your vaccination card to CAW, there is no need to do it again.

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/6–8/10

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Intermediate and Advanced Printmaking

In person

Barbara Harder

In this advanced class, student can choose to either explore multiple printmaking techniques or deepen their practice in one area. Use etching, drypoint, woodcut, linocut, monotype, transfer prints, paper lithography, polymer plate lithography, collagraph, silk aquatint, transfer prints, or Chine-collé. Learn new processes with one medium or take the time to connect printmaking to other artistic media. Includes one 3-hour practice session per week during monitored practice hours. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $5 for basic materials provided by CAW. COVID-19 Information: CAW is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have already submitted your vaccination card to CAW, there is no need to do it again.

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/6–7/27

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Printmaking Sampler

In person

Maura Galante

Learn traditional and experimental printmaking processes, concentrating in one area or exploring many. Etch like Rembrandt, Goya, and Kentridge; monotype like Degas, Masur, and Oliveira; woodcut like Dürer and Frankenthaler; lithograph like Kollwitz and Rauschenberg. Combine other media with printmaking. Includes one 3-hour practice session per week during monitored practice hours. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $5 for basic materials provided by CAW. COVID-19 Information: CAW is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have already submitted your vaccination card to CAW, there is no need to do it again.

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/6–8/17

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All Levels Pottery A

In person

Louise Harter

Make functional ceramic pieces using the potter's wheel as our primary tool. We will cover clay preparation, forming pots on the wheel, and glazing. Every class includes both demonstrations and individually-focused instruction. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis. COVID-19 Information: CAW is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have already submitted your vaccination card to CAW, there is no need to do it again.  

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/6–8/24

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All Levels Pottery B

In person

Louise Harter

Make functional pottery using the potter's wheel as our primary tool. We will cover clay preparation, forming pots on the wheel, and glazing. Every class includes both demonstrations and individually-focused instruction. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis. COVID-19 Information: CAW is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have already submitted your vaccination card to CAW, there is no need to do it again.

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/6–8/24

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Intermediate and Advanced Metal Sculpture

In person

Ann Lehman and Sherry Block

Learn about and practice multiple approaches needed to create metal sculptures, including welding (oxyacetylene and MIG), brazing, cutting (torch and plasma cutter), hammering, and more. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $10 for basic materials provided by CAW. COVID-19 Information: CAW is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have already submitted your vaccination card to CAW, there is no need to do it again

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/7–8/25

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Metalsmithing/Jewelry B

In person

Connie Pfeiffer

Learn basic metalsmithing for making jewelry, developing new skills, or strengthen existing ones. Weekly demonstrations introduce tools and techniques required for working with nonferrous sheet metal and wire. Demonstrations may include sawing, filing, cold-connecting, soldering, surface embellishment, forging, shaping, fold forming, finishing, and patina coloring. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $10 for basic materials provided by CAW. COVID-19 Information: CAW is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have already submitted your vaccination card to CAW, there is no need to do it again

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/7–8/11

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Darkroom Open Studio

In person

Rachel Peet

Welcome back to the CAW Darkroom! Monitored sessions for those experienced in darkroom photography; there is no instruction. Tuition for this class includes a $5 fee for basic materials provided by CAW. COVID-19 Information: CAW is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have already submitted your vaccination card to CAW, there is no need to do it again.

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/7–8/11

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Afternoon Clay

In person

Louise Harter

Teens, college students, and adults are invited to join our exploration of all things stoneware.  Using both hand-building techniques and the potter's wheel, participants learn the foundational skills needed to create basic ceramic cups, bowls, and floral containers. As students refine these skills, they will work on more complex projects. This will enable them to combine techniques, push their creativity, and practice creative problem-solving. Glazing, slips, and other surface treatments will be explored. There will be instructor demonstrations and individual consultations. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis. COVID-19 Information: CAW is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 15+

Dates: 7/7–8/25

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