Join us to draw or paint from a nude model. The 3-hour session includes mixed-length poses. These are monitored "open drawing" sessions; there is no instruction. Students must register at least 48 hours in advance. 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: 6 sessions, 9/23–12/9
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Focus on a specific printmaking technique—or a combination of processes—such as relief, intaglio, monotype, or screen printing, while working closely with the instructor for individualized guidance and mentorship. Students are encouraged to pursue self-directed projects, deepening their printmaking practice through experimentation and technical growth. Each student will define personal goals and work at their own pace, with support through one-on-one check-ins, class discussions centered on composition and artistic development, and optional group critiques. Ideal for artists looking to build a cohesive body of work, prepare for an exhibition, or explore new directions, this flexible, project-based format fosters creative exploration in a supportive studio environment. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a
Term: Fall 2025
Suggested Ages: 18+
Dates: 9/26–10/31
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Express yourself through color on canvas! Discover what oil paint is, how it works, and how to use it to make art. Learn the steps to start a painting, how to mix colors with a limited palette, and different effects to make with oil colors. Instruction will be given in short lectures, demonstrations, and individual coaching. This course is open to those who are brand new to painting, while also offering challenges for more experienced students. The tuition for this class includes a fee of $40 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: 12 - 17
Dates: 9/27–11/15
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Exploring a new place? This is the perfect little book for storing your collected notes and ephemera - easy to carry with you on your adventures or organize your project notes at home. This soft cover book has a 5 hole pamphlet stitched binding, origami folded pockets, and paper signatures. You will have the option to add decorative stitching to the front cover or edges (based on Shashiko, a type of traditional Japanese embroidery) or a magnetic strap closure. No bookbinding experience necessary. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $3 for basic materials provided by CAW. The classes in the bindery 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 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: 9/27
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Join us for an afternoon of artistic celebration with Peter Thomas. Peter is a nationally recognized book artist from Santa Cruz, CA. He is known for his miniature books, his hand papermaking, and his letterpress printing. He is a player of the ukulele, an experienced & creative teacher, and author of Making More Books By Hand and 1000 Artists’ Books. He will start the afternoon by giving an illustrated talk titled “Beyond the Codex”, sharing some of the many innovative books and unique binding structures made during the 40 years of his work with Donna Thomas. Following will be a musical interlude filled with “book arts” folk song (and you can sing-along if you like). Then, using only scissors, he will teach you how to make a binding structure he calls the non-adhesive, miniature, dowel spine portfolio. This can hold business card size ephemera, artist cards, poetry, and whatever else fits! Everyone will go home with this as a memento of the time we spend together. So, bring
Term: Fall 2025
Suggested Ages: 15+
Dates: 9/28
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T.S. Eliot said, "Immature poets imitate; mature poets steal; bad poets deface what they take, and good poets make it into something better, or at least something different." In this one day workshop we will learn how to use great poems as the building blocks for our own exciting and new work. Class time will include looking at example poems, discussion, and generative exercises. This is a great workshop for beginners and experienced writers a like. 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: 10/4
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Inspired by the autumnal colors, learn to mix colors and paint with them. Celebrate the vibrant hues of autumn while learning to mix and work confidently with color. In this class, you’ll create color studies and autumn-inspired paintings using acrylic or oil paint, with a focus on the effects of simultaneous contrast. All levels are welcome. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $10 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: 18+
Dates: 10/4–11/8
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Learn to professionally edit your film Color or B&W negatives or digital images in Adobe Lightroom and then prepare fine archival prints on our Canon Pro 1100 printer. We will scan negatives and prepare high resolution digital copies for editing. Basics of digital and film photography will also be covered. All levels of photographic experience will benefit from this class. 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: 10/8–10/29
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Get into the Halloween spirit by creating your own one-of-a-kind paper mâché mask or jack-o'-lantern! Use beads, fabric, yarn, feathers, and paint to decorate your sculpture in bold and imaginative ways. A fun, hands-on way to bring your spooky ideas to life! 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: 10/11–10/18
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Try our one-day introduction to wheel-thrown pottery. You'll get some hands-on time with the potter's wheel and learn some basics about clay thorough both group and individual instruction. 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: 10/12 and 12/7
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