Intro to Spinning Yarn on a Drop Spindle

Learn the basics of creating handspun yarn on simple drop spindles in this exciting new class! Students will be guided through the process of spinning fiber into yarn, plus a little bit of fiber preparation and history. All experience levels welcome in this beginner-friendly class. Whether you're a fiber fanatic looking for your next obsession or simply curious about the process of handspinning, this class is for you! Students will leave class with handspun yarn ready to incorporate into their next project.

Intro to Reduction Linocut Printmaking

In this immersive workshop, students will explore the art of reduction linocut printmaking, creating a multi-layered print using a single carved block. Participants will learn to plan a design in stages, carve sequentially for multiple colors, and use careful registration to achieve precise alignment. The workshop emphasizes thoughtful color layering, transparency, and contrast, guiding students through each stage from lightest to darkest tones.

Intro to Linocut Printmaking

This three-hour introductory linocut workshop guides beginner printmakers through the complete process of designing, carving, inking, and printing their own relief print. Participants begin with a brief overview of linocut history and influences, before learning about essential tools, materials, and safety practices. Through guided sketching exercises, students develop simple, bold compositions and learn to transfer their designs onto linoleum blocks. A combination of demonstration and hands-on practice teaches carving techniques, texture creation, and proper tool handling.

Intro to Cyanotype: Fall Photograms

Explore the historic photographic process of cyanotypes during this introductory, hands on workshop. Dating back to the 1800's, this vibrant technique uses the power of the sun to expose detailed prints on surfaces. Students will be introduced to the basics of creating their own cyanotypes by transferring their first print to paper. Students will then be able to experiment with multiple objects, exposure times, and techniques to create 6-8 custom made prints. The result of cyanotype is pure magic and one of a kind!

Intro to Cyanotype: Blueprints of the Sun

Explore the historic photographic process of cyanotypes during this introductory, hands on workshop. Dating back to the 1800's, this vibrant technique uses the power of the sun to expose detailed prints on surfaces. Students will be introduced to the basics of creating their own cyanotypes by transferring their first print to paper. Students will then be able to experiment with multiple objects, exposure times, and techniques to create 6-8 custom made prints. The result of cyanotype is pure magic and one of a kind!

Intro to Creative Mending and Darning

Extend the life of well-loved clothes using basic darning techniques! Whether your vintage sweater has a snag or your favorite socks are getting worn out, you’ll learn skills to mend, darn, and patch all sorts of items with ease. Class will start out with a hands-on overview of basic darning before branching out into individual mending projects. Bring in some of your own items in need of mending, and we’ll go over how to fix them together in class. You’ll leave class ready to take on mending projects big and small!

Folk Embroidery of the Slavic World

Spanning from the Caspian Sea to the Carpathian Mountains, the Slavic world has a rich and dynamic history of craft embroidery practices, folk dress traditions, and creative rituals. Participants in this introductory course will have an opportunity to learn about some of the regional designs and histories of Slavic folk embroidery, experience a traditional Slavic tea service, and examine vibrant antique and archival textile samples of Slavic folk costumes.

Folk Embroidery of the Slavic World

Spanning from the Caspian Sea to the Carpathian Mountains, the Slavic world has a rich and dynamic history of craft embroidery practices, folk dress traditions, and creative rituals. Participants in this introductory course will have an opportunity to learn about some of the regional designs and histories of Slavic folk embroidery, experience a traditional Slavic tea service, and examine vibrant antique and archival textile samples of Slavic folk costumes.

Reminiscing - The Hits You Remember From '75 - '79

Whether you lived through the ’70s or just love the music, come reminisce with us as we perform your favorite hits just the way you remember them. Sing along to classics from England Dan and John Ford Coley, Little River Band, Pablo Cruise and more. Experience iconic songs like “Baby Come Back,” “Still the One,” “I Go Crazy,” “Lido Shuffle,” “Wildfire” and “Whenever I Call You Friend,” plus many other beloved favorites.