Come paint a ceramic platter for the holidays that you will cherish for years. The studio has a large variety of plate and platter shapes and a number of patterns, design ideas and tips to help you create your vision.

No painting or ceramic experience required; we will walk you through the process step-by-step to ensure fabulous results.

Bring your favorite beverage a and enjoy our relaxed yet structured atmosphere where you are the artist. Snacks will be provided.

Come join us for our June Craft & Connect workshop for women.  We will be learning to create a 3 dimensional bird sculpture by manipulating fluffy wool fibers into firm felt.  

Using a specialty barbed needle and fluffy wool fibers, you'll learn the tricks and techniques for making a needle felted sculptural piece. 

We will be creating a sweet, 3 dimensional bird that will be so cute you will want to make an entire flock.

If you have a specific bird in mind, bring some pictures of it to the workshop.

All materials are provided and fun conversations, refreshments and snacks are always included.

Instructor: Stacy Gates        $25 *Pre-registration required!*

Come join us as we learn to create beautiful painted mandalas. 

In Buddhist culture, mandalas are said to transmit positive energy to the environment and to the people who view them. They are believed to effect purification and healing, and to achieve a sense of oneness with the universe. We will be painting our mandalas on 4” x 4” canvases after learning the relatively easy methods for creating perfect symmetrical dots of all sizes. Your finished artwork will be perfect for hanging in an entryway, bedroom or little nook. . This workshop is for ages 14 + older. Younger children may attend with a participating adult. 

Instructor: Stacy Gates   $35

Learn how to dye with indigo in the Shibori manner.

Shibori is a Japanese style of resist dyeing that involves twisting, tying, binding, folding, stitching and other manipulation of fabric. We will demonstrate a number of classic techniques and guide you to create your own unique designs.  The class fee includes two tea towels for dyeing. $45

You may also bring two additional small items to dye or purchase additional towels or napkins for $5 each.

Let your intention hang on your wrist as a reminder of how you want to live. We will be making a macrame bracelet with waxed cotton cord and personalizing it with a metal stamped disc. You will learn how to stamp and will be able to choose your word and the style of your disk.

These will also make a fabulous holiday gift.

Instructor: Stacy Gates $30.

This workshop is part of our Craft n’ Connect monthly series for women. It meets on the 2nd Monday of each month.

Come Play with clay!!

In this workshop, students will be learn to create a functional ceramic mug from a large, flat rolled slab of clay. They will  then experiment with adding texture to the outside of the mug using a variety of the texture tools available at the studio. Students will learn basic building and joining skills that can be applied to many other handbuilt applications.  As time permits, students will be able to paint their mug with underglaze. After the workshop, the mugs will bisque fired, covered in clear glaze and fired again. They will be ready for pick up 2-3 weeks after the workshop ( in time to make a fabulous handmade holiday gift).  This workshop is for adults and teens 14+. No prior ceramics experience necessary.

Instructor: Stacy Gates $35

Alcohol inks have a mind of their own and they are crazy fun!

In this workshop we will learn to tame the ink and will focus on creating flowers on tiles. Various tools will be used to place the ink on the tile, including brushes, toothpicks, cotton pads and q tips. We will also move the ink by blowing air through a straw and using canned air to create dramatic floral designs. Each participant will complete 2 tiles in class.

Instructor: Stacy Gates $30

Alcohol inks stain clothing so please wear something appropriate. We will also be using 93 percent rubbing alcohol which has a strong odor.

This workshop is part of our Craft n’ Connect monthly series for women. It meets on the 2nd Monday of each month.

In Buddhist culture, mandalas are said to transmit positive energy to the environment and to the people who view them. They are believed to effect purification and healing, and to achieve a sense of oneness with the universe. We will be painting our mandalas on 4” x 4” canvases after learning the relatively easy methods for creating perfect symmetrical dots of all sizes. Your finished artwork will be perfect for hanging in an entryway, bedroom or little nook. . This workshop is for ages 14 + older. Younger children may attend with a participating adult. 

Instructor: Stacy Gates   $35

In this introductorry workshop, students will learn several methods for transferring a design onto fabric. After this, they will learn a variety of stitches that can be used to create a cute piece of embroidered owl art.

There will be several owl images to choose from and participants may also select their own color palette of embroidery floss.

The workshop fee includes all materials and supplies used in this workshop.

$50

Instructor: Stacy Gates

This is a four week class that meets on the following Tuesday evenings -10/23, 10/30, 11/6, & 11/13.

Learn to sew or improve your skills in this four week hands-on beginner class. The class fee includes use of a sewing machine, a variety of fabric choices for the projects and any other materials or tools used in the class.
You will learn about  seams, hems, buttonholes, zippers, using a pattern, tools that make help make things easier and so much more. 

Instructor: Stacy Gates    $100

In this workshop, you will learn how to make a variety of earrings. From simple to statement, it’s up to you!  Using wire, connectors, components and beads, we will learn about basic jewelry design principles. Once we have our designs finalized, we will learn how to make simple and wrapped loops with wire and attach our earrings to earring findings.

During this two hour class, students will be able to make two different pairs of earrings from our wide assortment of semi precious stones, pearls and glass beads.

Join us as Kate Franklin teaches you how to paint two 20 oz wine glasses with paint specifically designed to be used on glass. You are welcome to bring a beverage and/or snacks to enjoy during the painting party. $38

In Buddhist culture, mandalas are said to transmit positive energies to the environment and to the people who view them. They are believed to effect purification and healing, and to achieve a sense of oneness with the universe. Not only will you leave with two beautiful stones, but you will become entranced with relaxation in the process. This workshop is for ages 14 + older. Younger children may attend with a participating adult. 

Instructor: Gabrielle Hayward    $25 *Pre-registration Required*

Spend an afternoon learning how to crochet beautiful beads onto colorful thread. This workshop will only use the basic crochet chain stitch and is  suitable for all levels of crocheters; even those that are new to the craft. Beads and cord are included and there will be a wide variety of colors and shapes to choose from.

Instructor: Stacy Gates      $50 (includes materials)

Join us to learn new techniques for adding color, texture, lettering, and a personal touch as you create an Art Journal. Anharad will be making everyone a journal ahead of time so please sign up early. Please bring old letters, photos, ticket stubs, and/or any personal memorabilia that you would like to incorporate into pages which reflect your gratitude, hopes, dreams, memories, etc. This workshop is part of our Women's Craft and Connect series.

Instructor: Anharad Llewelyn       $25   *Pre-registration required!*

Nuno Felting is  a wet felting technique that combines a sheer cotton or silk fabric base with wool fibers. Depending on what fibers are used - different types of wool roving, silk fibers, hankies, yarns - and how many layers are applied, one can build up color, texture and other design elements in a  finished fabric. We will create a beautiful short scarf (scarflette) in this workshop as you learn about the fundamentals and beauty of nuno felting. You may bring your own supplies to this workshop or buy a materials kit $20

Time: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Instructor: Stacy Gates      $60

Instructor: Susan White   $100 + $25 for materials