Workshop Archives - Creative Arts Workshop

Book Arts

Holiday Cards for Peace and Justice

In person

Janet Brodie

All Levels

Create meaningful handmade holiday cards that celebrate peace, justice, kindness, and hope. Students will explore rubber stamping and die-cutting techniques while learning efficient batch card-making and compartmentalized design methods to create multiple unique cards with ease. Leave with 5–10 handcrafted holiday cards ready to share, along with the skills and inspiration to continue making heartfelt cards for seasons to come. All materials are provided. 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: Fall 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 11/21

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Drawing + Painting

Power of Value: Monochromatic Abstraction

In person

Shilo Ratner

All Levels

Explore one of the most essential and often overlooked foundations of painting: value. Focusing exclusively on black, white, and gray, students will create an abstract painting while exploring the powerful role value plays in composition, movement, depth, atmosphere, and emotion. By setting color aside, students will develop a more sensitive eye for light, shadow, and tonal relationships while strengthening their understanding of composition and visual structure. Along the way, explore expressive brushwork, mark-making, layering techniques, paint consistency, and the use of mediums such as gloss glazing and airbrush medium to create rich, dynamic surfaces. Exercises throughout the day build toward one finished abstract painting. Ideal for painters interested in abstraction, strengthening their foundations, or gaining a deeper appreciation for the expressive power of value. Please see list below for materials students should bring to the workshop. School Policies Students who

Term: Fall 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 11/7

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Soft Pastel Landscapes

In person

Hannah Petrikovsky

All Levels

Explore the vivid color and expressive potential of soft pastel while creating a rich landscape drawing. Students will learn basic pastel techniques such as layering color, blending, a variety of mark-making, and the tools for capturing light and atmosphere. This workshop is designed for all levels, no prior experience necessary! See list below for supplies students should bring. 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 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 11/15

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Power of Value: Color Abstraction

In person

Shilo Ratner

All Levels

Color can be expressive, emotional, and atmospheric—but its true power comes from a strong understanding of value. Explore how light, dark, contrast, and tonal relationships work within a vibrant color palette to create depth, movement, structure, and visual harmony in abstract painting. Through guided exercises, demonstrations, and studio practice, students will discover how color and value interact to shape mood, atmosphere, and spatial relationships while developing a more confident and intentional approach to painting. Explore dynamic composition, layering, transparency, expressive brushwork, mark-making, paint consistency, and the use of mediums to create rich, luminous surfaces. Exercises throughout the day build toward one finished abstract painting. Ideal for painters interested in abstraction, color theory, or strengthening their understanding of how value and color work together to create compelling contemporary paintings. See list below for materials students should bring

Term: Fall 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 12/5

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Drawing the Figure: An Introduction to Observed Drawing with Charcoal

Hannah Petrikovsky

All Levels

Develop your observational drawing skills by drawing from a live clothed model in a relaxed, supportive studio space! Students will learn about proportion, gestural drawing, value, and line to create a series of figure drawings. See list below for materials students should bring to the workshop. Perfect for all levels. 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 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 12/6

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Fiber Arts

Design & Sew a Statement Cap

In person

Tea Montgomery

All Levels

Create a one-of-a-kind statement hat that reflects your personal style while learning the fundamentals of hat making. Students will cut, assemble, shape, and finish a soft fabric cap using basic machine sewing techniques, gaining experience with pattern layout, curved seams, lining, brim construction, and professional finishing methods. Space will be given for instruction, troubleshooting, slower sewing speeds, and individual creative choices. Inspired by wearable art and everyday self-presentation, this workshop treats the cap as an accessory, part of a costume, as well as a small sculptural object. Students will leave with a completed handmade cap and a better understanding of how simple construction techniques can become personal design language. 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 2026

Suggested Ages: 14+

Dates: 10/21

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Sewing Machine Basics: Build Skills & Confidence

Tea Montgomery

All Levels

Whether your sewing machine is brand new, has been sitting in a closet for years, or simply feels intimidating, this workshop will help you build the skills and confidence to start sewing. Students will learn how to thread and operate a home sewing machine, troubleshoot common problems, and practice essential techniques through guided sewing exercises. Topics include machine anatomy, threading the upper thread and bobbin, selecting needles and thread, adjusting basic settings, understanding stitch options and tension, and solving common issues such as skipped stitches, tangled thread, and broken needles. Students will also practice sewing straight lines, curves, corners, seam allowances, and backstitching while gaining the confidence to tackle future projects. The goal is not perfection. The goal is comfort, control, and confidence. This workshop is an excellent starting point for beginners and a helpful refresher for those who want to boost their confidence before joining another

Term: Fall 2026

Suggested Ages: 10+

Dates: 10/29

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Sew for Your Table

In person

Christine Jewell

Intermediate + Advanced

Celebrate the season by creating a beautiful patchwork table runner to brighten your table. Learn how to piece together squares, triangles, and rectangle shapes to build patchwork designs and to create your own textile art. Learn from modern and historical quilt patterns to patch together shapes to create a table runner with a fall or holiday theme. Tuition includes a $10 materials fee (including but not limited to thread, bobbins, fusible lining, stuffing) Please see list below for materials students will need to bring to class. Previous machine sewing 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: Fall 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 11/14–11/21 and 12/5–12/12

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Pottery

Create and Explore with Clay

In person

Katherine Lux

All Levels, Beginner

This is a fantastic introduction to pottery and a great way to get to know CAW’s studio. Spend your Saturday afternoon in the Creative Arts Workshop pottery studio. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn hand building techniques and be guided through throwing clay on the wheel. You’ll also discover how to embellish your pieces with surface textures and glaze finishes. Come join us and get creative! No experience necessary, all levels welcome. Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Firing fees are $3.50/pound. Payable by credit card, cash or check. 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 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7 sessions, 10/24–12/19

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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: Fall 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 11/15

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Printmaking

Monotype Quilts: A Tribute to Gee’s Bend

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 $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 regarding registration, accessibility, communication, photography and cancellation.

Term: Fall 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 12/13

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Young People

Stuff to Art

Nellie Shevelkina

All Levels

Ever wanted to make something fun but needed the supplies, a place to get messy, or a little inspiration? We have it all! Come relax and get creative in our studio using a wonderful collection of recycled materials. Give new life to decorative papers, fabrics, twigs, yarn, and more as you create greeting cards, bookmarks, wall hangings, collages, handmade books, pillowcases, placemats, or anything else you can imagine—the sky's the limit! The instructor will be there to offer guidance and encouragement as you create. All ages are welcome! Drop off your young artist, or stay and create together. Cost is $50 per person. 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 2026

Suggested Ages: 6+

Dates: 4 sessions, 11/1–12/13

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