Workshops & Classes

All Levels Saturday Morning Pottery

In person

Katherine Lux

A relaxed, all-levels class for anyone interested in working with clay. Beginners will learn the basics of wheel throwing and hand building, while returning students can continue building skills or explore larger, more advanced projects. Enjoy supportive instruction and plenty of time to practice. Come make what inspires you and grow at your own pace. 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 check. 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 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/11–8/29

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Summer Saturday Water-based Printmaking

In person

Mark Grindell

Explore print processes using safe water-soluble inks and unique plate solutions. Develop personal imagery using woodcut, linocut, monotype, monoprint, collagraph, Chine-collé, drypoint, and multiple inking and printing techniques. Enjoy the freedom of personal exploration while sharing the journey of collaborative thinking and knowledgebase from other seasoned printmakers. Includes one 3-hour practice session per week during monitored practice hours. The tuition for this class includes a fee of $25 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 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/11–8/29

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The Art of Natural Light Portraiture

In person

Denton Hoyer

Discover how to create striking, professional-looking portraits using nothing more than available light. Learn how to find and shape natural light to capture expressive images of friends, family, clients, or subjects for your creative projects. Explore the best times of day to shoot, ideal locations, composition techniques, and camera settings that bring out personality and mood. We’ll also cover practical tips, creative approaches, and common mistakes to avoid. You’ll leave with the skills to recognize beautiful light wherever you are and use it to make compelling portraits. 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: 7/11

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The Very Basics of Monotype Printmaking

In person

Maura Galante

Discover the most painterly and spontaneous of all printmaking techniques in this lively introduction to monotype. Using oil-based inks, you’ll paint and draw directly onto plexiglass plates, then run them through a printmaking press to transfer your image onto paper. Through inspiring examples, demonstrations, and hands-on practice, participants will create one-of-a-kind prints while exploring the many creative possibilities of this versatile medium. Expect the unexpected! All other materials provided. The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $10 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 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/12

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Let’s Get Sewing

In person

Christine Jewell

Overcome the mysteries of the sewing machine and discover how fun and easy it can be! Learn the basics of machine sewing including threading, operating, and troubleshooting. Practice using the machine and then move on to simple projects for yourself or for gift-giving. Choice of projects will include a 4-patch pin cushion, Boho bags, zippered pouch, and items for the home such as pillow covers. Tips for altering clothes can also be covered. Previous students are welcome to attend and work on their own projects. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $15 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 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/12–8/23

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Advanced Hand Bookbinding Lab

Cathy Reeve

These sessions are for experienced book binders who have taken Advanced Bookbinding at CAW and can work independently, or who have permission of the department head. There will be a monitor present at all sessions. Enrollment in this class includes one 3-hour monitored open bench session per week. Tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $5. 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 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: 7/15–8/12

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Printmaking Beyond the Basics

In person

Maura Galante

Explore, experiment and add to your visual printmaking vocabulary. Dive deeper into the basics to bring your work to the next level using various surfaces and techniques, including Chine collé and collage, Mokulito, paper lithography, stencils, carborundum relief, sugar lift and aquatint. We will also layer and combine multiple processes and work with color and texture. Please bring paper towels and an apron to class. Participants may purchase printmaking paper from instructor or bring their own. Includes one 3-hour practice session per week during monitored practice hours. The tuition for this class includes a fee of $10 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 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/15–8/12

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Capturing the Moment: Introduction to Wedding & Event Photography

In person

Denton Hoyer

Learn how to photograph weddings and special events with confidence, creativity, and technical skill. Explore the essential techniques for capturing meaningful moments in fast-paced, ever-changing environments. Topics include anticipating key moments, working discreetly, composing dynamic images, and balancing flash with available light to create beautiful photographs in any setting. Whether you are interested in photographing weddings professionally or documenting celebrations for friends and family, this workshop will give you the tools to tell the story of an event from beginning to end. 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: 7/17

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Visual Storytelling: Photography with Meaning

In person

Denton Hoyer

Great photographs do more than capture a moment—they communicate an idea, evoke emotion, and tell a compelling story. Learn how to use composition, light, timing, and perspective to create images that convey narrative and meaning. Whether your subject is a person, a place, an event, or an abstract concept, you’ll explore techniques for building photographs that engage viewers and express your unique point of view. This workshop is designed for photographers who are already comfortable with the basic functions and settings of their camera. Rather than focusing on how to operate your equipment, we will concentrate on creative strategies for making images with greater depth, intention, and impact. 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: 7/18–7/25

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The Art of Now: A Yoga and Poetry Sensory Workshop

Ash Baker

Creative writing, like a dedicated yoga practice, draws from the full range of ways we perceive the world. Yogic philosophy outlines five “koshas,” or layers of awareness, from the body and physical environment to connection to bliss and the divine. This holistic practice develops our ability to witness our experiences and sensations so we can find beauty and inspiration from what, without the practice, can seem mundane. By offering tools that feel simple, accessible, and sustainable, this 2-hour poetry workshop will help students create space for artistic expression by drawing on mindfulness practices and yoga postures that open channels for creative energy. Beginning with a short meditation and gentle movement to support participants in arriving in the present moment, the group will then be invited to respond to one of several writing prompts. Please bring a notebook for writing, pen or pencil, yoga mat, and water bottle. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to

Term: Summer 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/18

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