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Introductory Workshop
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An overview of the glass blower's art in a one day workshop.
Have a chance to see what it is like to use the blowpipe and form an object
from a hot mass of molten glass. This workshop will give you a chance to
see if hot glass is something you want to pursue and give you a good look
at the Crafts Center glass program. This workshop is a required
prerequisite for Beginning Blown Glass. 1 meeting, Crafts Center Hot Shop.
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| PAPERMAKING WORKSHOP |
Papermaking is fun, relaxing and a great way to learn to recycle some of your junk mail! Learn both the western and Japanese style of making paper. Try your hand at casting paper into a 3-dimensional mold. Also you'll learn to make your own molds and deckle for forming sheets of paper to take home with you. A materials list will be given at time of registration. Some materials provided. 1 meeting, Student Center Room 102. Materials List
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BASIC MOLD MAKING
WORKSHOP
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Mold making is an essential skill for many art mediums. This workshop is specifically designed for the beginner. Learn how to make plaster molds which can be used for clay slip casting, handmade paper casting and many other uses. Also youšll learn how to make flexible latex molds for more complex shapes. These molds can be used for casting objects in cement, resin, plaster, handmade paper or for wax pieces used in bronze or glass sculpture. Bring several small objects to class to practice with and 1 piece of plywood not smaller than 15" x 15" to use as work surfaces. This is a hands-on class and can be a little messy. Dress accordingly. 1 meeting, Student Center Room 102.
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| BOOK ARTS: WORKSHOP
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We will make a series of 4" books using book arts techniques
such as the "concertina", a "star" fold book and a "triangle" fold book.
These small books will remind you of origami forms. We will use bright
colors for the pages and a variety of beautiful papers for the covers. A
$10 materials fee will be collected at the time of registration and a
supply list will be given. 1 meeting. Student Center Room 214.
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| TORREY PINE NEEDLE
BASKET WORKSHOP
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The Torrey Pine tree grows in only a few places in the world,
and this area is one of them. Using the fallen needles from this special
tree, we will create beautiful and unique baskets. Learn how to prepare
materials, various basketry techniques, and how to shape a basket. Each
student will complete a basket by the end of the meeting and will have the
knowledge and skills to create many more. All materials are provided. 1
meeting, Student Center Room 102.
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| OLD FASHIONED SOAPMAKING | Learn how to mke handmade soap for yourself or as a gift. In this hands-on course, we will discuss essential materials and equipment necessary for soapmaking. Most can be found in your own kitchen! You will also learn how to calculate your own soap formulas to create truly amazing bars of soap from scratch. Customize your soaps with herbs and essential oils to make them unique. This is an introductory class, and no previous knowledge of soapmaking is necessary. An additional $10 materials fee will be collected at the time of registration. 1 meeting. Student Center Room 102.
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| POLAROID
TRANSFER/ EMULSION LIFT WORKSHOP
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Bring your favorite slides (2-6) or use ours, to print images that are then transferred onto watercolor paper. The result looks like a photograph and a painting combined. This process does not require a darkroom or darkroom experience, and does not damage the slides in any way. Your slides and the transfers/lifts go home with you. These processes are now being utilized by commercial as well as art photographers for the prints that have a unique aesthetic quality. A $15 materials fee will be collected in class. 1 meeting, Student Center Room 102.
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| BASIC DESIGN
WORKSHOP |
What makes an art or craft visually boring or visually exciting? We will explore color, line space, for balance and pattern with exercises that can later be framed. Creativity will be encouraged by looking at slides of artists' works from the past and present for ideas and examples. An $8 materials fee will be collected in class. 1 meeting, Crafts Center Room 214.1.
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| GLASS FUSING FOR JEWELRY WORKSHOP
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In this workshop you wll learn to fuse glass specifically for jewelry design. We'll make cabochons for bezel setting or wire warapping and beads for pendants and earrings. No experience necessary. Basic information on process, design, safety and materials will be discussed. Materials will be provided. 1 meeting, Crafts Center Room 106.1.
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| MOSAIC
WORKSHOP
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Mosaic is beautiful, fun, and "earth friendly". Recycle old dishes, tiles, pottery, mirrors... etc, into works of art. We'll begin our project the first day of the workshop and bring them back to finish on the second day. Bring something to decorate such as a box, flower pot, small table, or tray. Also bring to class tiles, dishes or pottery to decorate your piece. Additional details and a materials list will be given at time of enrollment. 2 meetings, Student Center Room 102. Materials List
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| BOROSILICATE BEAD MAKING WORKSHOP 
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If you've made beads before and would like a new challenge and color palette, give borosilicate glass a try. Also known as pyrex, new colors have been developed in recent years that are giving a whole new look to glass beads. Many bead makers never go back to soft glass once they've tried the "hard" stuff. Some beadmaking experience required. Materials will be provided. 1 meeting. Crafts Center Jewelry Studio, Room 106.1.
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| GYOTAKU
WORKSHOP
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The ancient Japanese fish printing process was used to record the catch of the day. Learn traditional and modern techniques of this printing process. Paper, paint and fish will be supplied. You may want to bring your own 100% cotton fabric or T-shirt to print on. If you wish to bring your own fish, please call in advance. 1 meeting, Crafts Center Room 102.
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| INTRODUCTION TO KUMIHIMO WORKSHOP
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Kumihimo is a Japanese braiding technique used to create multi-strand braids in a variety of structures and designs. The technique allows the braider to make braids as long as necessary without having to untangle the loose ends. This is accomplished by using a braiding strand called a marudai. Braids can be used for making trims on clothing, necklaces, belts, and straps. All equipment will be provided for studnet use. A $2.00 material fee will be collected at the time of registration to cover the cost of yarn. 1 meeting.
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| WIRE WORKING FOR JEWELRY WORKSHOP I
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A sure and striking way to assemble your lamp - worked beads or your favorite beads you've collected, is on wire. Learn how to manipulate wire into clasps, connections, simple beads and spacers to fashion a necklace, bracelet or earrings. Silver, niobium, brass, or copper wire is suitable. Materials list will be given at time of enrollment. 1 meeting, Student Center Room 214. Materials List
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| WIRE WORKING FOR JEWELRY WORKSHOP II
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This workshop will build on the basics you learned in the first class. Wrapping non-bead objects with wire to include them in your jewelry piece, making a jig for repeating shapes, antiquing the metal, and some chain styles will be covered. A materials list will be given at time of enrollment. Prerequisite: Wireworking I. 1 meeting, Student Center Room 214. Materials List
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| GOURD BASKET MAKING WORKSHOP
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Weave Torrey Pine needles or local natural materials with gourds to create unique storage or serving containers. Learn to prepare materials and gourds, paint, stain and burn designs. We will look for ideas from many different cultures where gourds are used in ritual or for everyday use. An $8 materials fee will be collected at the class meeting. 1 meeting, Crafts Center Room 102.
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| RAKU WORKSHOP
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The enjoyment of clay and form, as a ceramic process transforms both the pot and the potter. This workshop will focus on traditional American Raku, artistic and technical information. Low failure rates, safety, glaze techniques and basic formulas will be covered. This class should be considered a learning experience so that you can learn to fire your own Raku kiln with supervision later if you wish. Please bring only 4 or 5 bisqueware pieces and glazing brushes. If there is time more pieces will be fired. Prerequisite: Beginning Ceramics or equivalent. 1 meeting, Crafts Center Room 107.
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