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Suminagashi: The Art of Japanese Paper Marbling

Paulette Rosen

All Levels

Learn the ancient Japanese technique of printing from inks floating on water. This non-toxic method of decorating paper creates a very organic, fluid looking pattern. The process is hypnotic and meditative. After a brief lecture and demonstration, students will marble different paper that can be used in book arts, calligraphy, gift-wrapping, etc. Suminagshi is especially effective when combined with printmaking and collage techniques. A $20 materials fee is included in the tuition. 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 here for more details regarding registration, accessibility, communication, photography and cancellation.

Term: Fall 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 9/21

Leather Book Repair with Japanese Tissue

In person

Natalie Granados

All Levels

Paper can be a lightweight yet strong and compatible repair material used to stabilize worn or damaged books. Following a variation on a technique developed in the 1990s by Don Etherington, students will learn the many ways Japanese tissue can be used to repair leather books. We will be mending torn pages, reinforcing end sheets at the fold, re-attaching pages and covers, repairing book spines with compatible paper, and toning repairs to color match original material. No experience is necessary, all tools and materials will be provided. This class/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 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 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 10/5–10/6

Drawing + Painting

Local Textures

In person

Elena Grossman

All Levels

Make colorful collages from your own impressions taken with crayon and paper around New Haven. In the morning the students and the instructor will meet at CAW and discuss the history, significance, and precedent for taking rubbings from gravestones and other surfaces. Then students will pair up for fieldwork of hunting for images in and around New Haven. Students will focus on textures, patterns, and unique characteristics of different surfaces. After a lunch break, the students and instructor will reconvene at CAW and make intuitive collages including experimentation with different arrangements and layers. The day will end with a brief review of the day. Rain date September 25. The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 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

Term: Fall 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 9/22

Sugar Skull Painting on Halloween Night

Ysabelle Candido

All Levels, Beginner

Creating a canvas painting of a sugar skull can be a vibrant and creative project! Sugar skulls often feature intricate patterns, floral motifs, and geometric shapes and are often adorned with bold colors such as reds, yellows, blues, greens, and purples. Join Ysa in this workshop for step-by-step instructions to create your own sugar skull painting using acrylic paints. 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: Fall 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 10/31

Snowy Cardinal Painting

Ysabelle Candido

All Levels, Beginner

Imagine a serene winter scene captured on canvas: a lone cardinal perched delicately on a snow-laden branch. The background is a soft, muted blend of whites and blues, suggesting a tranquil snowfall under a cloudy sky. The snowflakes are delicately painted, some softly falling around the cardinal, while others rest gently on the branch. And now learn basic acrylic painting techniques to create your own winter wonderland scene just in time for the holidays. 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: Fall 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 12/12

Book Launch and Workshop: “Interacting with Color: A Practical Guide to Josef Albers’s Color Experiments”

Fritz Horstman

All Levels

Fritz Horstman will begin the workshop with a presentation of his book and will follow with a hands-on exploration of several of the experiments included in the book, including color relativity, illusions of transparency, and others. Registration includes a copy of Horstman's book. 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 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 12/12

Photography

Camera Setup and Help

In person

Denton Hoyer

Beginner

Confused about your current camera? Are you looking to purchase a new one? This one-day workshop will help you sort out both digital and film cameras you own or specific details to focus on for purchasing a new one. 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 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 9/21

Beginner’s Guide to Photography

In person

Denton Hoyer

Beginner

Interested in capturing great images but not sure how to get started? Let's cut through the confusing choices of cameras for the new buyer or help you with the digital camera you have. Unravel the various capture modes of the camera to take you beyond the “Auto” setting. Students will learn simple techniques to use light to craft your images and take your photographs to the next level. All types of subjects will be covered including portraits, action, and travel photography. The first session will focus on camera controls, exposure principles, and color balance. The second session will explore the best light and composition for your images. Beginning film photographers will also find the workshop valuable. This two-day workshop also offers an optional Thursday night images workup and problem solving session from 6-9 pm. 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

Term: Fall 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 9/23–9/30

Black and White Film Photography and Processing

In person

Denton Hoyer

Beginner

Interested in Black and White film photography but not sure how to get started? We will get you on the road to taking great images, developing your film, and printing in the darkroom or scanning your negatives digitally (hybrid method). All film formats can be covered. For hybrid methods a darkroom is NOT required. For those wanting silver prints, we offer a complete darkroom setup. This is a black and white only class. Do not load your film in your camera, we will cover how best to do this in class. Class also comes with bonus Thursday 6-9 pm studio/darkroom working sessions. 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: Fall 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 10/21–11/4

Pottery

The Best Pottery Tools Are the Ones You Make

In person

D. Hayne Bayless

All Levels, Intermediate + Advanced

Have you found that the pottery tools you buy don't always last long or do what you want them to do? Wouldn’t it be cool if you could make a better tool for a lot cheaper? Now you can and you don’t need to be a mechanical wizard. In this one-day workshop with potter Hayne Bayless, we will make: a banding wheel/turntable calipers decorating brushes bamboo shapers Tyvek stencils These tools will be handy for both throwers and hand-builders.

Term: Fall 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 10/27

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 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 12/8

Printmaking

Suminagashi: The Art of Japanese Paper Marbling

Paulette Rosen

All Levels

Learn the ancient Japanese technique of printing from inks floating on water. This non-toxic method of decorating paper creates a very organic, fluid looking pattern. The process is hypnotic and meditative. After a brief lecture and demonstration, students will marble different paper that can be used in book arts, calligraphy, gift-wrapping, etc. Suminagshi is especially effective when combined with printmaking and collage techniques. A $20 materials fee is included in the tuition. 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 here for more details regarding registration, accessibility, communication, photography and cancellation.

Term: Fall 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 9/21

Local Textures

In person

Elena Grossman

All Levels

Make colorful collages from your own impressions taken with crayon and paper around New Haven. In the morning the students and the instructor will meet at CAW and discuss the history, significance, and precedent for taking rubbings from gravestones and other surfaces. Then students will pair up for fieldwork of hunting for images in and around New Haven. Students will focus on textures, patterns, and unique characteristics of different surfaces. After a lunch break, the students and instructor will reconvene at CAW and make intuitive collages including experimentation with different arrangements and layers. The day will end with a brief review of the day. Rain date September 25. The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 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

Term: Fall 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 9/22

Make Your Own Stamp

Ysabelle Candido

Beginner

Want to adorn a letter or a page in a journal or scrapbook, or create a beautiful piece of art? Make your own stamp! Students will learn basic printmaking techniques including designing, carving, inking, and finally stamping. Create one or more stamps to take home. 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: Fall 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 9/26

Family Printmaking

Jennifer Van Elswyk

All Levels

Explore printmaking for adults and kids together! Engage in hands-on exploration of monotype, collagraph, and silkscreen techniques, creating prints on both paper and textiles. Projects are designed to be accessible and successful for young children, yet inspiring for participants of all ages. Adults and children will collaborate to craft unique prints and plates that can be reproduced multiple times. Options include creating personalized t-shirts, tote bags, curtains, pillowcases, and more. The 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 regarding registration, accessibility, communication, photography and cancellation.

Term: Fall 2024

Suggested Ages: 4+

Dates: 11/9–11/23

Young People

Family Printmaking

Jennifer Van Elswyk

All Levels

Explore printmaking for adults and kids together! Engage in hands-on exploration of monotype, collagraph, and silkscreen techniques, creating prints on both paper and textiles. Projects are designed to be accessible and successful for young children, yet inspiring for participants of all ages. Adults and children will collaborate to craft unique prints and plates that can be reproduced multiple times. Options include creating personalized t-shirts, tote bags, curtains, pillowcases, and more. The 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 regarding registration, accessibility, communication, photography and cancellation.

Term: Fall 2024

Suggested Ages: 4+

Dates: 11/9–11/23

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