Workshops & Classes

Paper Folding: An Introduction

In person

Fritz Horstman

Explore the incredible potential of this most mundane of materials. Beginning with very simple ideas and techniques, students will gain skill and move towards some of the folding patterns from Horstman's own art practice, as well as ideas developed by Josef Albers when he was teaching at the Bauhaus. (Horstman is also Education Director at the Albers Foundation.) Participants will be given (achievable) challenges as well as time to experiment with new skills and material. No prior experience is required. Note that though some of the skills and materials are similar, this is not an origami workshop. 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 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 6/30

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The Longstitch and Variations

In person

Paulette Rosen

Everyone has seen journals like this with the decorative sewing on the spine and a wrap around cover. Learn to make one yourself! Using sturdy card stock with a reinforced spine, students will learn to personalize their books with button closures, decorative papers, and interior pockets—perfect for collecting loose items. This structure opens flat, making it ideal for use as a sketchbook or journal. No specialized equipment is needed, so you'll be able to continue making these books at home. Instruction will cover foundational bookbinding techniques including measuring, cutting, gluing, and sewing. Intermediate students are welcome to pursue independent projects. No experience necessary. Enrollment in this class includes one 3 hour monitored open bench session a 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 School Policies Students who withdraw 48

Term: Summer 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 6/30–8/4 and 7/1–8/5

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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. Cash or check only. Firing fees are $3/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 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 6/30–8/18

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Continuing Painting

In person

Steven DiGiovanni

For aspiring oil or acrylic painters with some fundamental painting skills, this 7-week course will cover the basics of rendering the head and portrait, landscape painting, and spatial deconstruction (Cubism). Emphasis will be placed on paint handling techniques and the application of color to describe forms and space vividly. Students will learn to identify some of the creative processes involved with perception and visual interpretation. Come to the first meeting with basic painting supplies, a pencil, and a small mirror or self-portrait photos. Students who have had instruction in the described practices, and would like to continue at a more advanced level, are also welcome. 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 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 6/30–8/11

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Digital Botany

Veronica Korneyeva

Digital Botany is a creative adventure where art meets nature! Use Procreate to bring plants, flowers, fruits, and more to life with stunning digital illustrations. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to level up your skills, learn how to blend colors, shade, and add texture to create realistic, vibrant botanical art. It’s a hands-on, nature-filled journey that’s perfect for anyone excited to mix art with the beauty of the natural world! 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: Summer 2025

Suggested Ages: 7 - 11

Dates: 6/30–7/3

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Sensory Art

In person

Nellie Shevelkina

Explore the world of art and textures in exciting ways. Students will use fun materials like clay, sand, colorful yarn, cozy fabric, and feathers to create unique "paintings." In addition, they will make their own play dough, build wooden creations, and swirl colors to make marbled paper. Through play and creativity, our youngest students will learn about textures, shapes, and how to design on flat surfaces. 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: Summer 2025

Suggested Ages: 4 - 6

Dates: 6/30–7/3

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Architectural Adventures: Exploring Space and Structures

In person

Nellie Shevelkina

Get ready to design and create your own amazing structures—think cozy huts, towering skyscrapers, wacky bridges, and more! Travel through time as you discover cool designs from ancient wonders to modern masterpieces, then bring your own ideas to life. Build, draw, paint, and create with all kinds of materials: wood, clay, paper, boxes, tubes, nature treasures, and recyclables. Get ready for a mixed-media adventure packed with drawing, painting, collaging, and loads of fun! Weather permitting, there will be a one-day field trip to the Yale University Art Gallery to sketch the architectural details of the space. 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: Summer 2025

Suggested Ages: 7 - 11

Dates: 6/30–7/3

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Beginning/Intermediate Pottery

In person

John Hedden

This class is for beginners eager to learn all aspects of pottery, as well as returnees who wish to hone their skills. Although the primary focus is on wheel throwing, we will also explore hand-building and ways to combine the two disciplines. Time will additionally be spent on the importance of trimming and glazing. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27 and firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis and you are encouraged to take advantage of this. 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 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 6/30–8/18

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Intermediate Black and White Analog Film Photography

In person

Mark Lamoureux

Deepen your understanding of traditional photographic processes while refining darkroom techniques. Explore toning, medium and large format photography, and alternative processes such as cyanotype and palladium printing. Emphasis is placed on developing a cohesive body of work through regular critiques and group discussions, fostering both technical growth and conceptual clarity. Designed for those with prior experience in black-and-white film development and printing. Tuition includes optional open lab time on Fridays from 6-9 PM, where students can practice and refine the techniques covered in class. Students with limited experience in film photography are welcome to enroll and can catch up through the weekly practice lab sessions. A $20 materials fee for basic supplies provided by CAW is included in the tuition. 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

Term: Summer 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/1–8/19

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Intermediate and Advanced Pottery

In person

Stephen Rodriguez

Develop your pottery skills as you focus on wheel-throwing techniques in stoneware and porcelain. Lessons will cover both functional and decorative pottery with emphasis on classical forms as we know them. Students will be shown how to apply glazes and/or oxide washes to achieve desired results, such as combining glaze colors and the application of wood ash to create unexpected effects on their work. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27 and firing fees are $3/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 regarding registration, accessibility, communication, photography and cancellation.

Term: Summer 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/1–8/19

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