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Creative Writing

Flash Autofiction: The True Lie

In person

Zay Amsbury

All Levels

Every life contains more material than any writer can use. The challenge isn't finding the story. It's knowing which ten seconds of it to keep. Flash autofiction is a form of very short fiction drawn directly from the writer's own life. The pieces are short enough to hold in one breath but dense enough to leave a mark. We will work the way serious writers work: with urgency, specificity, and no alibis. Session one is about generation. Excavate personal material using exercises that move fast and trust the body's memory over the mind's. We're not looking for the tidy story. We're looking for the true one, even when and especially when it resists. Session two is revision. Apply structured techniques to determine what the piece actually is, strip away what it isn't, and push the language until every word is earning its place. You don't need experience in autofiction. You just need to be willing to look honestly at your own experience and do the work of transforming it into

Term: Summer 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 8/8–8/15

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Drawing + Painting

Interacting with Color: Josef Albers’s Color Experiments

In person

Fritz Horstman

All Levels

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: Summer 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/22

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Pottery

Create and Explore with Clay

In person

Katherine Lux

All Levels, Beginner

Spend your Saturday afternoon getting creative in the Creative Arts Workshop pottery studio! This fun, hands-on workshop is a fantastic introduction to pottery and a great way to experience CAW’s studio environment. You’ll explore two foundational ceramic techniques: hand building and wheel throwing, with guidance from our instructors every step of the way. Along the way, you’ll also experiment with surface textures and glazing techniques while learning about the many stages involved in making pottery. This workshop is designed as an introduction to the ceramic process — a chance to play with clay, try new skills, and discover what pottery is all about. Because finished pottery requires multiple steps, including drying, firing, and glazing over several weeks, participants will not leave with completed ceramic pieces at the end of the session. If you do create a piece you love - fantastic.  You are then welcome to speak with the instructor about next steps to finish the project. Come

Term: Summer 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/25, 8/1 and 8/8

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Pottery Sampler

In person

Michael Bradford

All Levels, Beginner

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: Summer 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 8/16

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Printmaking

The Very Basics of Relief Printmaking

In person

Maura Galante

All Levels, Beginner

Relief printmaking is a technique that involves carving or cutting away parts of a block or other material, leaving the raised areas to receive ink. Paper is placed over the inked surface, and the image is transferred either by hand or with a printmaking press. Since the image on the block or plate is permanent, multiple impressions can be made. We will work primarily with linoleum blocks, and other surfaces such as wood and cardboard will be discussed. The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $12 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: 7/26

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Japanese Woodblock (Mokuhanga) Simplified

Margot Rocklen

All Levels, Beginner

Learn basic Japanese woodblock skills in 3 sessions. You will plan a simple color drawing for your print, then transfer the different colors of the design to soft, easily-cut blocks. Using linoleum-cutting tools you will carve the designs into the blocks, adding traditional kento registration guides on each block, insuring that your printing paper will always align correctly. Lastly, you will have time to print your blocks using the centuries-old technique of brushing rice paste and liquid pigments directly onto the blocks. You will print the blocks consecutively by hand on an assortment of colored and textured Asian papers. If you enjoy the technique and want to learn a more complex version, you can register for an intermediate mokuhanga class where we use shina plywood blocks and cutting tools specifically designed for this method of printmaking. Includes 3-hour practice session per week during monitored practice hours. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials

Term: Summer 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/30–8/13

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Botanical Monotypes: Printing with Nature

In person

Maura Galante

All Levels

Monotype is a printmaking technique that produces one of a kind images. This workshop will focus on the botanical world as the print surface and subject. Explore color, layering, and stencil creation using oil-based inks and an etching press to transfer designs. Everyone will leave the class with a number of unique prints. Important note regarding materials preparation prior to class: participants should select leaves, ferns, flowers, grasses, and barks that have interesting shapes and textures. Place your findings between the pages of a newsprint pad to press to flatten them a bit and pull out excess moisture about 24 hours before the class. 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 regarding registration, accessibility,

Term: Summer 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 8/1

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The Very Basics of Screen Printing

In person

Tung Hoang

All Levels, Beginner

Screen printing (also known as silkscreen or serigraphy) is a technique in which ink is pushed through a mesh screen onto paper underneath. Stencils can be placed or drawn on the screen to block the ink from reaching certain areas of the paper, creating a specific design. As long as the image remains on the screen, multiple impressions can be made. Photographic images can also be used as stencils using light sensitive emulsions. Printing in multiple colors, and silkscreen monoprints will also be discussed. 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: 8/2

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Monotype Quilts: A Tribute to Gee’s Band

In person

Shaunda Holloway

All Levels

This one-day printmaking intensive draws on America’s rich quilting history and is inspired by the patterns and rhythms of the Quilts of Gee’s Bend. Students will use relief printmaking techniques to create beautiful “quilts” without sewing. Print on fabric and paper to create a stunning patchwork of vibrant hues and innovative textures. Returning students can experiment with new color palettes, add graphics or linear designs, and incorporate collage elements or natural materials. 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 regarding registration, accessibility, communication, photography and cancellation.    

Term: Summer 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 8/9

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Urauchi Mounting

In person

Margot Rocklen

All Levels

Learn how to flatten and mount an artwork onto heavier paper. Perfect for artists and printmakers, this demo focuses on flattening warped or wrinkled works and/or adding interest by mounting a work on decorative paper, or mounting more than one work on a single backing. 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: 8/10

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Basic Viscosity Printing Workshop

In person

Margot Rocklen

All Levels

This printmaking technique is for artists who want to create uniquely patterned and vivid color separations, as well as subtle color variations where desired. Participants will learn how to manipulate the viscosity of their printing inks to produce these effects. The process can be purely experimental, or it can be combined with traditional and contemporary monotype methods. Students will design and cut their own stencils to incorporate into their prints. Includes one 3-hour practice session during monitored practice hours. 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: 8/17

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