The class will begin with one hour of short poses, followed by a long pose. Students will consider anatomy, the figure's relationship to the surrounding environment, and how to push a drawing further. The long pose allows students to work on body proportion and leads to deeper
investigations of the figure. Students will work on one drawing for the majority of the class. Figure drawing experience is preferred.

Learn the basics of creating crochet wearables and/or other décor items! In this workshop you will learn how to crochet and can even complete a simple scarf, hat, bag, etc. The workshop is also designed to start long-term projects, giving you the tools and tips necessary to finish on your own. Crocheting can be a quick process but also can involve detail and time to complete more complex projects.

The first part of the workshop you will learn the basics: hook sizes and yarn weights,
choosing yarns (natural vs. synthetic), crochet stitches, switching yarn colors, crocheting in rounds (for hats) vs. rows (for scarves), and reading patterns. We will also cover topics such as uses for crochet (i.e. functional, decorative, artistic, graffiti). By the end of class, you will decide on the direction of your project based
on examples of artists and crafters who use crochet as their medium and begin your project. The second part of the workshop you will work in class, with one-on-one help to complete your project. We will learn free-form crochet methods as well as options for dyeing your own yarns. A materials list of supplies and suggested places
to shop for inexpensive materials is provided.

This workshop is a 2-part class that explores how to create your own, one-of-a-kind multi-use tote bag. The first half we will explore basic techniques on a sewing machine and serger as well as handsewing methods to create your bag. You will also be able to choose from a variety of simple yet creative patterns for your tote. The second half you will begin cutting out pieces for your pattern and then assemble and sew the bag. Feel free to bring in your own scrap materials, mix-matched fabrics, old sheets/curtains/tees, or even patches
created in the Intro to Screen Printing Class. At the end of the 2-day workshop, you will bring home your own handmade bag! A suggested materials list will be provided, and a small fee will cover costs for the bag.

Give new life to discarded books, by turning them into your own piece of art! We will explore the basic techniques of altered books including image transferring, pop-ups, pockets, folds, windows, paper texturing, and much more! We provide all the collage materials and inspiration, you come ready to experiment and explore. You can choose to make a sampler book of techniques or work on a theme of your own!

Silk screen is easy! All you need is a light, screen, squeegee and some inks to create your own DIY screen printing set-up at home. The class will cover creating a film positive image, exposing screens, and printing from your screen. You can print one color posters, art prints, cards, flyers, t-shirts, etc. The second workshop will include more
advanced methods for creating stencils on your screens. A materials list will be provided and all students are required to bring their own basic supplies. A $20 fee will be collected to cover the costs of printing supplies, and screens, inks and
squeegees will be provided to use. 

Often mistaken for the wax resist process called batik, this "discharge" technique uses no hot wax or ports of dye. In the morning you will paint the background colors and textures on a Crepe de Chine silk scarf. In the afternoon, choose from a variety of stamps and screens to print images on it with discharge paste. The final step is to steam-iron the scarf. The steam will bleach out the images to lighter, often surprising colors. The finished scarf will be soft—with no wax residue, and ready to wear home. Supply fee includes one 11" x 60" Crepe de Chine scarf and all other materials. Additional scarves are available to purchase.

Needle lace is one of the oldest and most beautiful types of lace. Its simple use of the buttonhole stitch can be expanded upon, creating intricate patterns and imagery. In this workshop, students will learn how to make a simple needle lace pendant using metal wire as the gimp thread. Students can later add their handmade lace
pendant to a gold chain for an elegant necklace or to a piece of ribbon for a fun decorative ornament!

Design and create a small cloisonné piece for jewelry or small artwork while learning to use the rich, subtle, and distinctive colors of transparent and opalescent enamels on fine silver. Painterly shading techniques and high-glass polishing instruction will be covered. Previous enameling experience preferred. If you have questions, please call the instructor at (510) 238-8620.

In this workshop students will be learning the art of cutting their own plastic die, which will be used with the hydraulic press to push metal sheet into their cut-out die (shape). This technique allows students to create the same shape over and over again. Some possibilities for the pressed shape can be either for making a hollow formed pendant, multiple pendants along a chain, top to a box, or a pair of earrings. Along with making their own custom plastic die, surface treatment of the sheet; fabrication of hollow forms, creative connections to chains, and other uses with the hydraulic press will be discussed. Students will be working with
copper and brass sheet and wire. They will also learn skills in cutting plastic, sanding, roll
printing, soldering, finishing and designing.