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Introduction to Painting

In person

Diana Brownell

Learn how artists observe and interpret their surroundings, translating what they see into thoughtful, well-constructed paintings. Through creating and arranging their own still lifes, participants will explore composition, light, and spatial relationships while painting objects within specific settings and lighting conditions. Instruction will focus on color identification and mixing, understanding value, and learning to simplify and generalize forms to create clear, cohesive images. Emphasis will also be placed on considering objects in relation to the space around them—an essential skill for confident, expressive painting. This foundational class is designed for new and returning students who wish to develop the skills needed to work independently in oil or acrylic. Please bring a tube of red, yellow, blue, white, and black paint, along with a bristle brush, to the first session. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $10 for newsprint and charcoal provided by CAW. School

Term: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 4/4–5/9

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Piece, Patch & Quilt

In person

Christine Jewell

Create your own textile art by piecing together square, triangle, and rectangular shapes into patchwork designs. Taking inspiration from traditional piecing such as flying geese, chevron, and windmill as well as modern and historical quilt patterns, students will sew together shapes to create their own design. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $15 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.

Term: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 4/11–5/9

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Poetry as Practice: An Introductory Generative Poetry Workshop

Oliver Egger

In this one-day workshop, we will learn how to use great poems as building blocks for creating exciting new work of our own. Class time will include looking at example poems, group discussion, and generative writing exercises. Working with form—whether borrowed, adapted, or broken open—can be a powerful way to begin a writing practice or to refresh an existing one. This workshop is designed to offer practical techniques, inspiration, and time to write. 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: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 4/12

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Watercolor Meditation

In person

Beth Lovell

Dive into a lively exploration of watercolor, where color, movement, and spontaneity take center stage. Discover inventive ways to build striking abstract patterns and rich textures through guided experimentation and a playful, process-driven approach. Whether you’re just beginning or already deep into your artistic journey, this upbeat session offers fresh techniques and creative sparks to energize your practice. 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: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 4/12–5/17

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The Very Basics of Printmaking

In person

Maura Galante

Curious about printmaking and terms like monotype, intaglio, relief, and lithography? This one-day workshop offers a hands-on introduction to a variety of printmaking techniques. Through demonstrations, examples, and guided practice, you’ll learn printmaking fundamentals—how to compose imagery, mix ink, prepare plates, and use a printmaking press. Bring your ideas to life and have fun while doing it! Printmaking is an expansive medium with something for everyone. This workshop is a fantastic introduction to both the CAW printmaking studio and the possibilities of the medium itself. Students will walk away with several prints. 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.

Term: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 4/12 and 5/31

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Introduction to Drawing: Working from a Still Life

In person

Sheldon Krevit

Explore essential drawing skills in an approachable, supportive setting. With guided practice and traditional techniques, students will learn how to observe more closely and turn those observations into expressive, confident sketches. Please see below for supplies students will need to bring to 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: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 17+

Dates: 4/15–5/20

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Adventures in Clay

In person

Veronica Korneyeva

Explore the creative possibilities of clay by shaping and molding it into one-of-a-kind works of art. Each week, young artists will create a specific project including bowls, animal figurines, and masks. Our team will fire each clay masterpiece and they will all be ready to take home by the end of the class. Some pieces will also be glazed by the students and fired a second time, resulting in beautifully colored pieces. Clay can spark imagination, encourage children to think creatively and express themselves in new ways. It can also help young people develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and emotional expression through hands-on activities. Perfect for budding artists and future ceramicists, this is more than just a creative experience—it’s the beginning of a handmade collection to be proud of! Tuition for this class includes a 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

Term: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 8 - 12

Dates: 4/17–5/22

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Japanese Woodblock (Mokuhanga) – Beginner and Intermediate

In person

Margot Rocklen

Rooted in centuries of tradition, this hands-on, non-toxic process uses natural materials to produce innovative and beautiful contemporary woodblock prints. Beginners will learn to design, carve, and print a small edition using hand-applied pigments, rice paste, and kento registration to achieve rich color and subtle tonal blends. Intermediate students will expand their practice by combining mokuhanga with intaglio line work and embossing, printing expressive, dimensional images using both hand printing and an intaglio press. Includes one 3-hour practice session per week during monitored practice hours. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $50 for materials provided by CAW including paper, Shina wood blocks, nori paste, and ink. 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: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 4/21–6/2

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Paper Folding: An Introduction

In person

Fritz Horstman

Explore the incredible potential of this most mundane of materials. Beginning with very simple ideas and techniques, students will gain skill and move towards some of the folding patterns from Horstman's own art practice, as well as ideas developed by Josef Albers when he was teaching at the Bauhaus. (Horstman is also Education Director at the Albers Foundation.) Participants will be given (achievable) challenges as well as time to experiment with new skills and material. No prior experience is required. Note that though some of the skills and materials are similar, this is not an origami workshop. 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: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 4/22

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Zhen Xian Bao: Chinese Thread Book Twisted Variations

In person

Anita Gangi Balkun

Discover the interactive folded-box layers of the Zhen Xian Bao (Chinese thread book or thread pocket) focusing on its twist-box variations. The TWIST box is one of the mysterious layers of the Zhen Xian Bao, a utilitarian folk art from central China used to store mending or haberdashery supplies. The traditional boxes are decorated with colorful designs - your twist boxes can be embellished, scaled into multiple sizes, or layered onto other box structures. Learn at least four folded twist box possibilities with time to try out designing your own variations. Build on your current skills or add new techniques to your creative paper-folding practice. The tuition below includes a materials fee of $3.40 for basic supplies from 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: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 15+

Dates: 4/25

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