Workshops & Classes

Make-a-long Sing-a-long: Book Artist Peter Thomas

In person

Peter Thomas

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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“Mature Poets Steal”: A Generative Poetry Workshop

Oliver Egger

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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Fall Color Painting

In person

Diana Brownell

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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Photo Editing: Film & Digital

In person

Denton Hoyer

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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Spooky Sculptures: Halloween Paper Mâché

Nellie Shevelkina

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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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: Fall 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 10/12 and 12/7

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Learn to Knit a Hat in the Round

Roland Coffey

Use circular needles to knit a hat in the round. We will be covering fundamental skills including casting on, knitting in the round, fixing mistakes like dropped stitches, casting off, and blocking your work. If you can knit a hat, you can knit almost anything! This is the perfect class for beginners and those looking to refresh their knitting skills. 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: 10/16–12/11

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Family Silkscreen

In person

Jennifer Van Elswyk

Explore the colorful world of silkscreen printing in this dynamic family workshop designed for kids and adults to create side by side. Using photographs, drawings, and playful experimentation, students will transfer their images onto paper, fabric, and more. Learn the magic of color separation and registration to layer bold, multi-color designs with precision. Whether printing matching tote bags or crafting your own unique prints, this hands-on experience brings creativity and collaboration to life in every pull of the squeegee. No experience needed—just bring your imagination! This class is intended for one adult and one child per registration. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $40 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+

Dates: 10/17–12/5

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Color and Design Principals in Printmaking – 2

In person

Kate Henderson

Unleash a Spectrum of Hues in Your Prints. Are you ready to explore the vibrant world of color in your printmaking practice? This workshop dives deep into the exciting possibilities of incorporating multiple colors into your prints. Understand how to select and combine colors effectively to evoke mood, create depth, and enhance the visual impact of your prints. This class will focus on collagraph and monotype printing, but the principals can be applied to any printmaking technique. Students will learn color theory using color systems color mixing and layering using a variety of techniques a multi-plate registration and trouble shooting multiple ways of creating color in prints: inking techniques and chine colle. This class will concentrate on creating a series of hands-on exercises as well as finished prints. Perfect for both beginners and experienced printmakers looking to expand their use of color. The tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic

Term: Fall 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 10/22–12/3

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Beginning Boxmaking: The Slipcase

In person

Paulette Rosen

Make a box for a book. Create a slipcase that fits your book snugly while leaving the title and spine in full view. Learn the basics of box making using the tools of our fully equipped bindery. The design and functional aspects of your box, measuring and cutting binder’s board, paper and cloth, and the challenges of gluing are all topics that will be covered during the class. This is a course for both beginners and those with some experience. Many of the basic skills of bookbinding will be taught including measuring, cutting, folding, and gluing. Intermediate students may continue with ongoing projects. Enrollment in this class includes one 3 hour monitored open bench session a week. The tuition for this class includes a fee of $6 for basic materials provided by CAW. 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

Term: Fall 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 10/28–12/16

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