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Summer Arts Adventures for ages 8–12 is an engaging, all-day creative program where each week offers new projects and creative explorations. Days are filled with hands-on activities that encourage imagination, experimentation, and skill-building in a supportive, welcoming environment. Participants paint, draw, build, stitch, sculpt, and explore art from around the world while working with a wide range of materials and techniques. With guidance from experienced teaching artists, kids build confidence, develop creative skills, and connect with peers through collaborative and individual projects. Days also include games, outdoor time, and special adventures, including field trips to nearby parks and museums. In our fully-equipped art studios, young artists can experiment with clay, comics and cartoons, painting, photography, printmaking, bookmaking, sewing, sculpture, and more. Fees: $495 per week. Weekly after care is available from 4:00 - 5:30pm for $90 / week. Please review

Term: Summer 2026

Suggested Ages: 8 - 12

Dates: 9 sessions, 6/22–8/21

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Summer Arts Adventures (Ages 5-7)

CAW Teaching Artists

Summer Arts Adventures for ages 5–7 is a joyful, all-day creative program where every week is a brand-new adventure. Each day is packed with fun, hands-on activities that invite young artists to imagine, experiment, and create in a supportive, welcoming environment. Participants will paint, draw, build, stitch, sculpt, and explore art from around the world while getting their hands messy (in the best way!). With guidance from experienced teaching artists, kids build confidence, make new friends, and discover the joy of creative play. Days also include games, outdoor time, and special adventures, including field trips to nearby parks and museums. In our fully-equipped art studios, young artists can experiment with clay, comics and cartoons, painting, photography, printmaking, bookmaking, sewing, sculpture, and more. Fees: $495 per week. Weekly after care is available from 4:00 - 5:30pm for $90 / week. Please review our FAMILY HANDBOOK for more information about registration,

Term: Summer 2026

Suggested Ages: 5 - 7

Dates: 9 sessions, 6/22–8/21

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Intermediate and Advanced Printmaking

In person

Barbara Harder

You decide - explore multiple printmaking techniques and processes or deepen your 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 techniques or connect printmaking to other artistic media. 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 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: Summer 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 6/24–7/29

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The Basics of Digital Drawing for Adults

In person

Veronica Korneyeva

Learn how to create digital artwork using Procreate on the iPad. We'll cover the essentials—drawing, color, layering, and brush techniques—while exploring how digital tools can enhance your creative process. Procreate’s intuitive features make it easy to blend traditional art skills with modern flexibility. Designed for beginners or anyone curious about digital art, this class offers a step-by-step approach to building skills and confidence with Procreate. 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: Summer 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 6/29–8/17

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Fun with Metal

In person

Connie Pfeiffer

Hammer, saw, fold, stamp, twist, shape, and heat metal as you create your own sculptures and jewelry! Students will explore copper and brass sheet metal and wire while learning how to make both 2-D and 3-D designs. Young artists will safely experiment with basic hand tools—such as mallets, cutters, files, pliers, and torches—with one-on-one guidance from the instructor. This hands-on class is a unique opportunity to try a new art form, build skills, and create special metal artworks to take home. Fun with Metal is a half-day afternoon program. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW. Refund Policy All refund requests must be in writing via email to registrar@creativeartsworkshop.org. Refund requests prior to April 1 will be refunded 100% to the original form of payment less a $50 cancellation fee. There are no refunds after April 1.

Term: Summer 2026

Suggested Ages: 9 - 12

Dates: 7/6–7/10

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Creative Screen Printing for Teens

Kate Henderson

Back for two weeks this summer—by popular demand! Dive into the world of screen printing in this fun and dynamic class designed specifically for teens. Screen printing is a versatile and popular technique for creating bold, custom designs on fabric, paper, and more. Students will explore the basics of screen printing, including methods using stencils, direct drawing, and photo emulsion. Learn how to layer colors and textures to produce striking, one-of-a-kind prints. This class is perfect for teens eager to explore new artistic techniques. While the focus will be on printing on paper, there will be an exciting opportunity to print on T-shirts during the final session. (Students must provide their own T-shirt.) Bring your ideas and sketches to incorporate into your designs. The tuition for this class includes a fee of $30 for basic materials provided by CAW. Refund Policy All refund requests must be in writing via email to registrar@creativeartsworkshop.org. Refund

Term: Summer 2026

Suggested Ages: 13 - 17

Dates: 7/6–7/10 and 7/13–7/17

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Beginning and Intermediate Bookbinding: The Screw Post Album

In person

Paulette Rosen

Planning a trip or doing family research? This is the perfect book for compiling photos or family histories. The versatile screw post album is a great binding style for single sheets, that is not folded pages. The sturdy pages are held in place by metal screw-posts in a spine piece that are exposed or hidden. It’s very easy to change the order, remove, or replace pages. You can add stubs to accommodate the attachment of thicker items like buttons or memorabilia. There can even be a window in the cover to allow for a peek at the first page. The album structure is perfect for photographs, prints, collages and scrapbooking. Although the book does not open flat, but it can still be used as a sketchbook. No experience is necessary. Many of the basic skills of bookbinding will be taught. Continuing students are welcome to work on ongoing projects. This class will take place in a studio accessed by a flight of stairs. For any accommodations please send a confidential email to

Term: Summer 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/6–8/10 and 7/7–8/11

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Introduction to Ceramics

In person

Katherine Lux

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to ceramics, ideal for beginners and those looking to strengthen their foundational skills. Students will learn essential wheel-throwing techniques—such as centering, shaping, and forming basic vessels—as well as hand building methods like pinch, coil, and slab construction. Whether you’re interested in functional mugs, sculptural forms, or textured surfaces, instruction will support your individual creative goals. You’ll also explore a range of surface decoration and glazing techniques, from carving and slip work to underglazes and layered glazes. By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid understanding of clay processes and a collection of finished pieces that reflect your personal style. No experience required—just a willingness to learn and experiment. Wear clothes that can get messy. Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27 and firing fees are $3.50/pound. Payable by credit card, cash, or

Term: Summer 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/6–8/24

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Menu Mastery for DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras – FREE WORKSHOP

In person

Denton Hoyer

Modern digital cameras are incredibly powerful, but their menus can feel overwhelming. This practical workshop is designed for photographers who want to understand and customize the settings in their DSLR or mirrorless camera so they can shoot with greater confidence and efficiency. Bring your camera and learn how to navigate key menu options, adjust essential settings, and tailor your camera to match the way you work. Instruction will focus on Canon, Nikon, and Sony models, with time set aside to assist participants using other camera brands as well. The session will be organized by camera system, with approximate time blocks for each brand: Canon: 6:00–6:40 PM Nikon: 6:40–7:10 PM Sony: 7:10–8:00 PM Other Brands: 8:00–9:00 PM Participants are welcome to attend the full workshop, though instruction will be most relevant during the segment devoted to their camera brand. Please bring your camera and a copy of your user manual, if available. Note: Tuesday session

Term: Summer 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/6

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Techniques for Wheel Throwing

In person

Stephen Rodriguez

New and experienced students will focus on making pottery on the wheel. Start by using methods of wedging, centering, hand and finger positioning for raising a vessel, and positioning one's body for dealing with a mass of clay on the wheel. Demonstrations will cover the importance of trimming techniques and various forming processes. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Payable by credit card, cash, or check. Firing fees are $3.50/pound. Cash or check only. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis. 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: Summer 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/6–8/24

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