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Print Day in May 2025

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Print Department Instructors

Print Day in May is an annual international celebration of printmaking taking place on the first Saturday in May. Join us in the print studio at Creative Arts Workshop as we gather with thousands of participants around the globe to recognize this special art community. Enter to win a free printmaking class or workshop at CAW! (Details to follow) Printmakers: CAW's studio is equipped for relief, intaglio, screen print, and monotype processes, and offers four printmaking presses: a 25” x 48” Takach, a 42" x 26" Takach, a 30” x 48” Charles Brand etching press, a 36” x 60” Charles Brand etching press, and a 28” x 50” motorized Charles Brand press. Participants must have printmaking experience, be familiar with working in a community studio, and may spend the time on independent projects. There is no instruction. CAW will provide a limited assortment of oil based etching inks and Akua soy-based inks, as well as acids, tools, and clean-up supplies. Attendees should provide their own

Term: Spring 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 5/3

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Casting Small Objects and the Art of Pewter

In person

Elli Fotopoulou

In this introductory foundry course, you'll explore the art of metal casting using pewter. Each student will have the opportunity to either choose a small object or sculpt a unique figure out of wax. You'll then create a mold using high-temperature silicone, and finally, cast your creation in pewter. This is a perfect introduction to foundry work, where you'll walk away with a one-of-a-kind pewter object that you've crafted from start to finish. Join us for a creative experience that combines sculpting, molding, and metal casting! Please bring a small object, about the size of a tennis ball, to the first class. The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $40. 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 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 5/3–5/17

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Gesture and Personality in a Portrait

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Heidi Harrington

This one day workshop will explore various ways of finding personality and likeness in a portrait in oils or acrylics, while working from a live model. There will be exercises in finding the gesture of a pose as well as the gesture of facial features, notably the eyes and mouth. Artists of all levels are encouraged to join! Tuition for this class includes a fee of $10 for basic supplies 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 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 5/4

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Let’s Get Sewing

In person

Christine Jewell

Overcome the mysteries of the sewing machine and discover how fun and easy it can be! Learn the basics of machine sewing including threading, operating, and troubleshooting. Practice using the machine and then move on to simple projects for yourself or for gift-giving. Choice of projects will include a 4-patch pin cushion, Boho bags, zippered pouch, and items for the home such as pillow covers. Tips for altering clothes can also be covered. Previous students are welcome to attend and work on their own projects. 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. Please click here for more details.

Term: Spring 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 5/4–6/8

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Continuing Painting

In person

Christian Curiel

For aspiring oil painters with some fundamental painting skills, this course will expand upon traditional painting techniques focusing on the key systems used to organize visual information. Through guided assignments, students will create realistic, clearly articulated visual spaces and work on developing their unique visual style. CAW does not supply paint, brushes, or canvas. Please see the list below for what students need to bring. Tuition includes $10 materials fee 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 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 5/5–6/16

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Polyester Plate Lithography

In person

Kate Henderson

Discover polyester lithography plates (pronto-plates), a direct and accessible way to create lithographic prints without harsh chemicals or complex equipment. Learn to prepare and design plates using simple drawing tools, transfer artwork, and produce high-quality prints. Both traditional drawing techniques and photo-based methods are explored, offering a versatile approach to image-making with pronto plates. This workshop is perfect for beginners and experienced printmakers alike. Each student will be provided with 2 plates. The tuition for this class includes a materials 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: Spring 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 5/18

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Botanical Monotypes: Printing with Nature

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Maura Galante

Focus on the botanical world as your print surface and subject! Explore color, layering, and creating stencils, and use oil-based inks and an etching press to transfer the designs. Everyone will leave the class with a number of monotype prints which are a one of a kind image. 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 $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: Spring 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 6/1

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Perspective: From Concept to Practice

In person

Eric March

Learn the basics of one- and two-point perspective and how to put them to use in observational drawing. This workshop will combine both in-studio concepts of perspective with indoor and outdoor drawing situations where perspective drawing can be used. This class is designed to give the students access to this very practical tool for creating the illusion of space in a drawing-as well as increasing speed and accuracy when drawing from observation. 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 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 6/7–6/14

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Pottery Sampler

In person

Michael Bradford

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: Spring 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 6/8

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Art Playground

In person

Nellie Shevelkina

This isn’t your typical playground—get ready for a world of creativity! At CAW's playground, students will have access to a rainbow of materials: colored sand, wood, clay, tempera and watercolor paints, markers, tissue paper, and so much more! Using all these supplies, they’ll create amazing projects like masks, paper dolls, animals, birds, insects, portraits, and even imaginary creatures. How will they bring their ideas to life? By cutting, folding, stomping, splashing, blending, texturing, painting, and coloring—all while mixing their own one-of-a-kind colors. We bet you'll wish you could join in the fun too! 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 or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Summer 2025

Suggested Ages: 4 - 6

Dates: 6/23–6/27 and 7/21–7/25

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