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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

Creative Writing

Writing Your Own Origin Myth

Oliver Egger

All Levels

Origin myths--stories about how people, animals, places, ideas, and even the world itself began-- are a staple across cultures and times. In this workshop we will read several origin myths that were central to ancient Greek, Babylonian, and the Navajo cultures and map out their structures and their similarities and differences. We will then do a series of exercises to imagine and write our own origin myths. This workshop is open to both beginners and more experienced writers alike. 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: 10/5

Drawing + Painting

Color Spot Oil Painting and Color Mixing

In person

Eric March

All Levels

Go deep into learning how to mix accurate color with oil paints and paint still lifes with fresh, clean color application. The class will engage in a variety of color mixing exercises, including how to create an entire painting through “color spot painting.” This technique, developed by Charles Hawthorne, uses larger areas of carefully mixed color to develop vibrant and accurate color relationships in a painting. Teaching will be done through demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and individual coaching. 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: 9/19–10/3

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

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

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

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

Fiber Arts

Sewing 101

In person

Christine Jewell

All Levels

Are you new to sewing on a machine or need a refresher? This workshop is for you! Learn the basics of machine sewing including threading, operating, and troubleshooting. Practice making straight lines and turns and overcome the mysteries of the sewing machine. Discover how to choose and buy fabric and make simple projects such as a patchwork coaster and a fabric basket. 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: 10/11

Fixing Mistakes in Knitting

Roland Coffey

All Levels

Are you a beginner or more experienced knitter who is stuck on a project because of a mistake you can't resolve or are confused by a pattern, then this is the perfect workshop for you! This class is great for people who want to enjoy knitting but might be frustrated with some parts of the creative process. 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: 10/4

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

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

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

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: 9 sessions, 9/26–12/19

Make a Ceramic Charcuterie Board or a Seder Plate

In person

Beth Klingher

All Levels

Learn the fundamentals of hand building while designing and making a unique and beautiful charcuterie board or Seder plate using slab and coil techniques. A small coil-built bowl for dips or condiments will also be created to complement the finished platter. The first workshop session focuses on working with clay—using the slab roller, creating coils, planning a personalized design, and constructing the platter. After the work has dried and been bisque fired, students will return for a second session to glaze and decorate their pieces. Finished work will be glaze fired and ready for pickup after firing. Students are welcome to return during an open pottery session between workshop dates to refine or add details to their projects if desired. Please note this workshop runs over two days as follows: Sunday, 10/11/26 from 10am-3pm Sunday, 11/8/26 from 1-3pm Clay firing fees are $3.50 per pound. No experience necessary, all levels welcome. School Policies Students

Term: Fall 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 10/11–11/8

High Fire Glazing and Reduction Kiln Firing

In person

Stephen Rodriguez

Intermediate + Advanced

Glaze + Reduction = Amazing Results! Students will bring in bisque stoneware or porcelain pots (Cone 10 only), preferably small cups, vases, or bowls (no plates please). We will glaze the pots, load them, and fire an updraft kiln in the reduction firing process between 2,350°-70° Fahrenheit. Reduction firing is when oxygen is prevented from interacting with the glazes during glaze maturation. On the final day, students and instructor will unload the kiln and together discuss the results. There will be a short lecture with slides and a discussion on glazes and their formulas. There will be a firing fee of $3.50/pound per pound. Please note meeting times here - these will supersede what's listed below Friday, 10/16/26 from 6-10pm Saturday, 10/24/26/26 from 5-8pm 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

Term: Fall 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 10/16–10/24

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

Printmaking

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: Fall 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 9/20

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

Young People

Create a Hand Puppet or Mask

Nellie Shevelkina

All Levels

Get into the Halloween spirit by creating your own hand puppet or mask! Use fabric, yarn, beads, feathers, paint, and other fun materials to make a spooky, silly, or magical character. This hands-on class is a fun way to explore your imagination and bring your ideas to life. Inspired by artist Paul Klee, who loved making hand puppets and masks to entertain his young son, we'll discover how simple materials can become unique works of art. 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: 7 - 11

Dates: 10/18–10/25

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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