Learn the basics of creating mosaic using the direct method in this 8-part series8-Part Series WorkshopDate: Tuesdays, June 4-July 23, 2024Time: 6pm-9pmDescription: Through the direct method, students will design and layout a mosaic, and then build their mosaic from start to finish by using a variety of tools to cut glass and tile to bring […]

Learn basics of how to use a 4-harness loom and gain an understanding of cloth structures that can be created on this type of loom.8-Week WorkshopDate: Tuesdays, June 4-July 23, 2024Time: 6pm-9pmDescription: Interested in learning to weave?Meet the newly extended family of looms at Contemporary Craft!In this introductory series, students will learn basics of how […]

Take your metalsmithing to the next level with more advanced techniques!8-Part Series WorkshopDate: Thursdays, June 6-August 1, 2024 (no class July 4)Time: 6pm-9pmDescription: Take your metalsmithing skills to the next level with more advanced techniques. In this series you will cover techniques like stone setting and forming while perfecting your fundamental skills. This series is […]

Expand your weaving skills!8-Week WorkshopDate: Thursdays, June 6-August 1, 2024 (no class July 4)Time: 6pm-9pmDescription: Expand your weaving skills!In this series, students will have the opportunity to design and weave individualized projects on one of Contemporary Craft’s 4-harness looms. We will dive deeper into the specifics of planning a woven project, including reading—or adapting—a weaving […]

Create your own fresh floral jewelry!3-Hour WorkshopDate: Saturday, June 8, 2024Time: 10am-1pmDescription: Create your own fresh floral jewelry!In this class you will learn floristry skills as you craft a ring made from fresh flowers and botanicals.We will cover subjects such as:Introduction to floral ring materials and mechanicsThe elements of floral designChoosing flowers for wearable designWearable […]

After this workshop you will be certified to rent time on Contemporary Craft's laser cutter!3-Hour WorkshopDate: Wednesday, June 12, 2024If you can't make this date, this workshop is offered the third Wednesday of every month. You can see all of the dates here.Time: 6pm-9pmDescription: Students will work step by step through project designed to introduce […]

Learn how to make a functional, long handled broom known as a Cobwebber with Tia Tumminello of Husk Brooms.3-Hour WorkshopDate: Thursday, June 20, 2024Time: 6pm-9pmDescription: Learn how to make a functional, long handled broom known as a Cobwebber with Tia Tumminello of Husk Brooms. In this 3 hour workshop, you’ll learn traditional broom making techniques […]

Learn how to carve an adorable tiny spoon using a carving gouge and whittling knife!3-Hour WorkshopDate: Thursday, June 27, 2024Time: 6pm-9pmDescription: In this workshop, students will learn how to carve a small spoon using a carving gouge and whittling knife. The instructor will prepare spoon blanks in a variety of shapes, sizes, and wood types, […]

Learn how to deconstruct and reconstruct the elements from fashion magazines, and then transfer them into wearable fashion jewelry.4-Hour WorkshopDate: Saturday, June 29, 2024Time: 1pm-5pmDescription: In this workshop, students will learn how to deconstruct and reconstruct the elements from fashion magazines, and then transfer them into wearable fashion jewelry by using fabric and basic metal […]

Hone your sheet forming skills while embellishing handmade papers with texture and color.3-Hour WorkshopDate: Thursday, July 11, 2024Time: 5:30-8:30pmDescription: Hone your sheet forming skills while embellishing handmade papers with texture and color. You will learn how to successfully create sheets of handmade paper from recycled fibers in the "western style" by crafting various sheets of […]

Learn the technique of coiled basketry and will go home with a small finished basket.3-Hour WorkshopDate: Saturday, July 13, 2024Time: 10am-1pmDescription: In this class, students will learn the technique of coiled basketry and will go home with a small finished basket. We will start with a wooden bottom (provided) and stitch sisal rope with waxed […]