A leather stamping and stitching workshop for beginners teaches the basics of leathercraft on Saturday, April 18, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.. Students will create a small decorated leather purse. […]
Hand Building with Clay: Beyond the Wheel is a four-week ceramics class. It runs Tuesdays, April 21 through May 12, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Members: $210. Nonmembers: $235. This class is a strong companion to wheel throwing. It also works as a standalone option. Hand building is slower, more organic, and highly expressive. Students […]
A gold leafing workshop introduces the time-honored technique of gilding, first used by ancient Egyptians and later adopted by the Romans. Students will learn the basics of applying gold leaf to three-dimensional objects. Topics include surface preparation, proper adhesives, applying the gold leaf, polishing, and optional varnishing. Wednesday, April 23, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. […]
A bottle gourd birdhouse workshop will be held Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The cost is $55. Bottle gourds are versatile natural forms used for instruments, vessels, and decorative pieces. Students will create a birdhouse by cutting an opening, sanding, priming, and painting. All skill levels are welcome. Suitable for individuals […]
Inside the Hive: Honeybee Basics and Candle Making is Sunday, May 31, 2:30–4:30 p.m. This spring workshop introduces honeybees, local beekeeping, and beeswax crafts. The session starts with a look at honeybee life and hive care across the South Coast seasons. Students learn about bee behavior, pollination, and honey production, with time for questions and […]
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