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Fun with Sewing: Costumes Edition

In person

Nellie Shevelkina

In this festive fall sewing class, students will learn basic skills like hand stitching, embroidery, and how to use a sewing machine. We'll design and sew original costumes—for yourself, a pet, a doll, or anyone you choose—perfect for Halloween or any dress-up occasion. No store-bought ideas here—bring your imagination and get creative! Fabric scraps will be provided, but students are welcome to bring textiles from home to reuse and recycle. Let’s get stitching and bring your ideas to life! 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 2025

Suggested Ages: 8 - 12

Dates: 9/17–10/22 and 9/21–10/26

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Color and Design Principals in Printmaking – 1

In person

Kate Henderson

Understanding the Language of Visual Design Beyond the technical craft of printmaking lies the art of visual communication. This class is designed for printmakers of all levels and will provide you with a deeper knowledge of design concepts, enabling you to make more informed artistic decisions and infuse your printmaking with intention and impact. This class exercises will focus on monotype, but the principals can be applied to any printmaking technique.  Through a blend of hands-on exercises, and constructive critiques, where students will learn to: explore the power of line understand how positive and negative spaces interact discover how to use light and dark tonality to create depth, emphasis, and mood add texture for visual richness understand how to see and create compositional balance In the second half of the class students will work on creating new compositions or rework past prints using design principals.  The tuition for this class includes a

Term: Fall 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 9/17–10/22

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Build A Book! For Teens

Cheri Coore

In this interdisciplinary class combining printmaking and bookmaking, students will experiment with creating their own artist books from start to finish. We'll develop and sequence stories, design visuals through relief and linocut printmaking, and learn foundational bookbinding stitches and techniques. Whether you're interested in making zines, illustrated narratives, or abstract book projects, you'll have the freedom to make it your own. No experience required! 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: Fall 2025

Suggested Ages: 12 - 17

Dates: 9/17–10/15 and 10/29–12/3

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Non-Traditional Printmaking for Young People

Cheri Coore

In this fun, hands-on class, students will explore the basics of relief and screen printing using creative, non-traditional materials. They'll learn how to design and make their own prints while experimenting with texture, layering, and bold colors. This class is perfect for young artists who love trying new techniques and want to discover the exciting world of printmaking in a playful, supportive environment. 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: Fall 2025

Suggested Ages: 7 - 11

Dates: 9/18–10/16 and 10/30–12/4

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Teen Visual Arts Lab

Nellie Shevelkina

Using a variety of mediums, learn the in's and out's of color theory, composition, and fundamental painting and drawing techniques. Explore the various methods for representing 3-D objects on a 2-D surface while advancing your individual creativity, hand-eye coordination, material-specific technicalities. Concepts like tone, color, volume, and proportion will be reviewed and explored through experiential learning. Drawing from various styles, movements, and artists, students will learn different  techniques while developing their own, personal style. Students building a portfolio are welcome to join and focus on developing specific pieces. 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,

Term: Fall 2025

Suggested Ages: 12 - 17

Dates: 9/19–12/12

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Adventures in Clay

In person

Veronica Korneyeva

Explore the creative possibilities of clay by shaping and molding it into one-of-a-kind works of art. Each week, young artists will create a specific project including bowls, animal figurines, and masks.  Our team will fire each clay masterpiece and they will all be ready to take home by the end of the class. Some pieces will also be glazed by the students and fired a second time, resulting in beautifully colored pieces. Clay can spark imagination, encourage children to think creatively and express themselves in new ways. It can also help young people develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and emotional expression through hands-on activities. Perfect for budding artists and future ceramicists, this is more than just a creative experience—it’s the beginning of a handmade collection to be proud of! 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

Term: Fall 2025

Suggested Ages: 8 - 12

Dates: 9/19–12/12

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Create and Explore with Clay

In person

Katherine Ottaviani

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 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7 sessions, 9/20–12/13

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Drawing & Painting: Foundations for Young Artists

Nellie Shevelkina

Creativity meets skill-building for young artists! In this class, students will develop foundational drawing and painting skills through fun, focused exercises. Using pencils, pastels, watercolor, and paint, we’ll explore key concepts like composition, color, line, and value. The goal is to develop strong observational skills, artistic confidence, and hand–eye coordination in a supportive, creative environment. Together, we’ll learn to see like an artist. 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: Fall 2025

Suggested Ages: 7 - 11

Dates: 9/20–12/13 and 9/21–12/14

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Art Playground

In person

Nellie Shevelkina

No typical sand or slides at this playground! CAW's playground has colored sand, wood, clay, tempera and watercolor paints, markers, tissue paper and more items than we have space to list here. Students will use all these supplies to create projects including masks, paper dolls, animals, birds, insects, portraits, and imaginary creatures. How will they do all this? By cutting, folding, stomping, splashing, blending, texturing, painting, and coloring (after they mix their own unique colors). Bet you wish you could stay too! 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 2025

Suggested Ages: 4 - 6

Dates: 9/20–12/13

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Lets’s Draw!

Veronica Korneyeva

In this fun and supportive weekend class, young artists will build a strong foundation in drawing while developing their own unique style. Each session introduces a new theme—animals, landscapes, objects, or imaginative scenes—and explores key techniques such as shading, proportion, perspective, and line work. Whether your child enjoys drawing from real life or inventing new worlds, this class encourages creativity, boosts confidence, and strengthens essential drawing skills. All experience levels are welcome! 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 2025

Suggested Ages: 8 - 12

Dates: 9/20–12/13

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