Group Programs

Group Programs for Schools and Students

Looking for a personalized art experience for your students? Let us build a unique program with you!

We will work with you to customize the group program to fit your goals or curriculum, ensuring a fun, creative, and memorable experience. Find out more about our educational group program offerings for schools, libraries, nonprofits, girl/boy scouts, community centers, and home school groups below.

Focus on: MAKING

Come make something with us in The Studio! We offer hands-on programming in woodworking, metal, fiber, and clay. With the instruction of professional artists, students will use the tools and equipment in our studios to design and make their own functional objects or works of artistic expression.

Read on for examples of our hands-on experiences. All activities can be customized to meet individual needs and/or interests.

Program Examples

  • Block Printing: Carve your own linoleum block using cutting tools of various shapes and sizes!  Then, print your design with ink on tea towels, bandanas, or your own clothing.
  • Paper Making: Learn the process of turning paper pulp into unique, handmade sheets of paper.  You can use your paper for journaling, greeting cards, collage, or anything else you like!
  • Enameling: Want to try something a bit more fiery?  In this workshop you’ll sift colored glass powder onto small copper shapes and fire them in a kiln.  Choose between a pair of earrings or a pendant/keychain.
  • Metal Stamping: Let’s swing a hammer!  Our instructor will teach you how to cut, form, and stamp designs into copper and brass.  You’ll create rings, bracelets, or keychains in this metalsmithing workshop.

Prices range from $25 -$35 per person.

There are additional options for hands-on experiences in our Studio. For more information, please contact us at thestudio@contemporarycraft.org.

Focus on: EXHIBITIONS

In conjunction with each exhibition, a range of multi-cultural, educational programming is available for students and teachers. Group tours in our gallery encourage seeing, participating in hands-on activities and learning about the innovative use of materials.

While we have a few suggestions below, customized experiences are also available. Staff is able to scaffold programs in order to meet the needs of students in grades 6 through college.

Program Examples

  • Exhibition Tour: Walk through selected works featured in our current exhibition with a guided exhibition tour. Learn how to examine formal and conceptual elements in an artwork through Visual Thinking Strategies.
  • Scavenger Hunt: In this activity students are encouraged to look closely at the exhibit by searching for the answers to a series of questions. This will help them learn about how artists choose their materials and what they expect their piece to communicate.

Interested? Please contact us to discuss ideas about your needs and current rates at thestudio@contemporarycraft.org.

Group Programs for Special Events and Corporate Team Building

Are you celebrating a birthday, engagement, or promotion? Or maybe you’re looking to host a corporate team building retreat. The Studio is an excellent place to add a creative element to your event. These workshops are customized to meet the needs of each request, working with a local artist or group of artists, depending on the size of your group.

Program Examples

  • Block Printing: Carve your own linoleum block using cutting tools of various shapes and sizes!  Then, print your design with ink on tea towels, bandanas, or your own clothing.
  • Paper Making: Learn the process of turning paper pulp into unique, handmade sheets of paper.  You can use your paper for journaling, greeting cards, collage, or anything else you like!
  • Enameling: Want to try something a bit more fiery?  In this workshop you’ll sift colored glass powder onto small copper shapes and fire them in a kiln.  Choose between a pair of earrings or a pendant/keychain.
  • Punch Needle Embroidery: Slow down with the methodical process of punch needle embroidery.  Design a Matisse-inspired piece to be framed, hung, or turned into a pillow.
  • Metal Stamping: Let’s swing a hammer!  Our instructor will teach you how to cut, form, and stamp designs into copper and brass.  You’ll create rings, bracelets, or keychains in this metalsmithing workshop.
  • Needle Felting: Dive into the world of felting with this easy and fund craft.  Using special needles, a block of foam, and different colors of wool, make a small felt sculpture.  You’ll be hooked!

Pricing Options: Vary per event.

Interested? Please contact us to discuss ideas about your needs and current rates at thestudio@contemporarycraft.org.