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Saturday Sketching

Eva Scopino

Explore, learn, and practice drawing exercises and techniques in a supportive environment. Increase visual perception, skills and confidence, and develop your unique style. Work with drawing pencils, charcoal, pastels, watercolor and ink/pens. Weekly demos and exercises include mark-making, line, value, form, texture and shading. Subjects include animals, everyday objects, portraits, autumn and nature inspirations, as well as students’ interests. We draw from observation, references and imagination. All materials provided. Join us! For returning students, the class will include both new projects and some review. The 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.

Term: Winter 2025

Suggested Ages: 8 - 12

Dates: 1/18/2025–2/22/2025

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Introduction to Drawing

In person

Diana Brownell

This beginner drawing class is designed for anyone who enjoys drawing. Students will explore various drawing materials and perspectives, experimenting with line, positive and negative shapes, depth, and volume. They'll also learn techniques to create light and shadow effects on objects in different settings. The tuition for this class includes a fee of $10 for basic materials provided by CAW. Please see reccomended student material list below. 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: Winter 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/25/2025–3/1/2025

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One Sheet Books

Cathy Reeve

Come have fun making books from only a single sheet of paper!  No sewing or gluing is needed, just paper, folding, and a couple of cuts with scissors.  Although we will work with blank paper, this is a great way to recycle maps, marbled paper, drawings or prints. They can also be easily adapted to use as zines. We’ll start by making an 8 page mini book, then continue on other structures – a dos a dos book, a pocket book and a blizzard book. If time permits, we will also explore one page triangular fold books and units that can be glued together. No bookbinding experience is required, and all materials will be provided. This one-day workshop 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  at least 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click

Term: Winter 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/25/2025

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The Beauty of Blue

Kate Henderson

Creating Cyano-Monotypes Join us for an immersive workshop where you’ll discover the enchanting world of cyanotype monotypes! Cyanotype is a photographic process, known for its vibrant blue hues. Students will learn about the chemistry, paper types, exposure and learn techniques to craft unique prints using light-sensitive cyanotype paper. Using various objects and materials, along with toning and colorants, students will embrace spontaneity experimenting with various objects and materials. We’ll explore how to layer textures, patterns, and organic materials to create stunning one-of-a-kind artworks. This hands-on experience is perfect for artists of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned creators. The 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

Term: Winter 2025

Suggested Ages: 16+

Dates: 1/26/2025

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Interacting with Color: A Practical Guide to Josef Albers’s Color Experiments

In person

Fritz Horstman

Approach color and thus your art practice with new and open eyes. Working from Josef Albers's famous "Interaction of Color," as well as Horstman's new book "Interacting with Color" we will experiment with such color phenomena as simultaneous contrast and the illusion of transparency. No prior experience is required. 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: Winter 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/29/2025

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Advanced Digital and Film Photography

In person

Denton Hoyer

This course equips photographers to create impactful images and develop their artistic style. Students will learn essential techniques like aperture, shutter speed, and ISO to capture visually compelling photos. Instruction includes when to use full manual settings versus aperture or shutter priority and auto ISO. Sessions include guided shooting with a model, and practical skills in digital image processing with Adobe Lightroom Classic, as well as black-and-white film development. Students will also receive an introduction to darkroom silver printing, with dedicated studio and darkroom sessions for film photographers. Thursday practice sessions from 6–9 pm are available for individual work and additional support. 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

Term: Winter 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 2/1/2025–3/1/2025

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Corian Relief Engraving

In person

Allan Greenier

Learn how to engrave and print from Corian using traditional wood engraving tools such as burins and gravers.  Students should submit their image two weeks before class begins, allowing the instructor to "embed" it into the block using a dye-sublimation process. (Instructor email will be provided after registration.) The first session will focus on students cutting the block. The second session is devoted to printing. Tools will be provided or you can bring your owns. Tool usage and sharpening will be discussed. Student will leave with 3 prints from their 6" x 8" image.  The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $40 for materials provided by CAW and Allan Greenier. Image Credit: Stephanie Flanders 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: Winter 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 2/2/2025–2/9/2025

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FREE TALK – Preserving Your History: Getting Started with Your Own Archives

Jennifer Coggins

Have old family documents you want to keep safe for the future? Worried about losing your digital photos? Have boxes of stuff and aren’t sure where to start? Join archivist Jennifer Coggins from Yale’s Beinecke Library for an introduction to preserving the records and stories you want to pass on to future generations. Learn strategies for deciding what to keep, preserving materials in different formats, and applying “archival thinking” in our day-to-day lives. Jennifer Coggins is the Community Engagement Archivist for the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library at Yale University. In this role, she helps community members preserve personal, family, and organizational records; promotes engagement with archival collections and practices; and supports local history work. She previously served as the Archivist for Collection Development in Manuscripts and Archives at Yale and as Collections Management and Engagement Archivist in the University Archives at UNC Chapel Hill. She holds an

Term: Winter 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 2/3/2025

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Drawing the Figure in Dramatic Lighting

In person

Eric March

Learn how to capture the figure and the portrait in unusual and dramatic lighting situations. Challenge your drawing habits and expand your skills by drawing the figure with lighting from below, from behind, and with multiple light sources. Discover how a solid understanding of the structure of the figure can give you the tools you need to successfully depict a variety of lighting situations. See how lighting can impact the drama, mystery, and interest in a figure drawing. The class will be taught with demonstrations and individual coaching. Students will draw from a live model. Some figure drawing experience recommended. The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $10 for basic materials provided by CAW. Please see recommended student material list below. 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: Winter 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 2/8/2025–3/1/2025

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Pottery Sampler

In person

Michael Bradford

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: Winter 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 2/9/2025

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