Fordite, also known as Detroit agate, was a man-made gemstone from the mid-20th century. It comes from layers of automotive paint accumulated on the floors of car factories. Once the paint hardened, the paint was chiseled up and artisans turned it into jewelry. We will be making our version of Fordite using layers of colored paper that will be sanded and sealed with resin. Kevin will do the heavy sanding and apply the resin. You can make them in any color or shape you want. It’s fun and creative as well as beautiful!

Join us for a fun, hands-on finger knitting workshop where you will learn how to make a soft, cozy blanket using only your hands! No needles or crochet hooks are required! This class is perfect for beginners, even if you’ve never knitted or crocheted before. During the course, you’ll learn how to get started, create consistent stitches, add new yarn, manage your blanket as it grows, and finish your project neatly. This is a relaxed, supportive class designed to help you build confidence while working on a practical project you can continue at home. Because this course is taught workshop-style, you’ll have time to practice, ask questions, and receive individual help as you work. Participants should expect to leave with a strong understanding of the process and a beautiful blanket. Come ready to learn, relax, and enjoy the satisfaction of creating something warm and handmade with your own two hands!

Join us for a fun, hands-on finger knitting workshop where you will learn how to make a soft, pretty pumpkin using only your hands! No needles or crochet hooks are required! This class is perfect for beginners, even if you’ve never knitted or crocheted before. During this course, you will learn the basic finger knitting technique, how to shape your knitted piece into a pumpkin, how to gather and finish your project, and how to add simple decorative touches such as a stem, leaves, or twine. These pumpkins are a wonderful way to create cozy fall decorations for your home, table, mantel, or gift giving.
Because this course is taught workshop-style, you’ll have time to practice, ask questions, and receive individual help as you work. Participants should expect to leave with the skills to make more pumpkins on their own, plus at least one beautiful handmade pumpkin started or completed. Come ready to learn, relax, and enjoy the fun of creating festive fall décor with your own two hands!

Just in time for the holidays! Learn how to make a delicious and decorative gingerbread candy house centerpiece for a festive holiday table. You will learn to make, construct, assemble, and decorate your own gingerbread house! This course has a materials fee.

HELP! I have too much stuff and can’t find anything! What do I do?
When getting decluttered and organized, sometimes it is more a question of, “Where do I start?” In this course we will learn how to get started and how to keep the momentum going so you are able to get decluttered and organized within your home.

This course is a combination of lecture/discussion and hands-on studio work.
Perhaps the most remarkable phenomenon of twentieth-century art is Pablo Ruiz y Picasso. The Spanish-born artist created and/or participated in most of the art movements to emerge in western art since the end of the 19th century. This course offers participants an overview of Picasso’s contributions to twentieth-century art through a look at examples of his work and the iterations of his style, famously referred to as “Cubism.” Our survey culminates with a look at Picasso’s large-scale and colorful 1921 synthetic cubist painting, “Three Musicians.” This is sure to enlighten your own creative process as you engage in a guided hands-on Papier Collé (collage) artwork inspired by Picasso’s work. This course has a materials fee. Note: This course begins at 10:00am.