Workshops
Members make these workshops possible!
The mission of the Sharon Art Studio workshop format is to invite YOU to learn a new art medium or experience a new teacher at an affordable cost. Workshops are between 1-3 days and costs are kept low through donations made to Friends of Sharon Art Studio. Invite some friends or meet new ones at these one time offerings.
Abstract Printmaking: Texture, Shape & Color
Instructor: Rebecca Rippon
Friday, 5/1-5/15, 3:00 PM-6:00 PM
18Y & up
$165 Member, $190 Non-Member
This class is a playful, low-pressure dive into abstract image-making through hand printed techniques, focusing on texture, repetition, color, and composition using linoleum blocks, gelatin plates, and collage. With zero pressure to “draw something,” students build visual fundamentals organically while developing a mini-series of prints or a visual journal.
Brass & Rainbow Crystal Sun Catchers
Instructor: Kenna Roberts
Thursday, 5/7-5/21, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
18Y & up
$198 Member, $223 Non-Member
This hands-on workshop teaches participants to create stunning brass and rainbow crystal sun catchers by hand-sawing brass shapes of their own design and incorporating rainbow crystals while learning metalworking fundamentals like sawing and wire-working. Create functional art that catches and refracts light—tools and materials provided.
Ceramics Workshop: Organic Whimsical Vases
Instructor: Jo Ko
Friday, 4/10-5/15, 4:00 PM-6:00 PM
18Y & up
$156 Member, $181 Non-Member
Explore the playful side of clay in this handbuilding class as you create 1–3 whimsical, organic vases using coiling, slip and score, and attachment techniques, moving from concept sketches and prototypes to fully realized ceramic pieces. Experiment with surface textures and test glazes to finish your work with vibrant color and personality—tools and clay provided.
Creating Script with Metal
Instructor: Lucinda Gold
Saturday, 3/28-4/11, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
18Y & up
$207 Member, $232 Non-Member
For those who adore typeface and linework, this class invites you to turn your love of shapes and words into wearable art as you learn to saw delicate designs, solder jump rings, drill holes, and shape and polish brass and copper with a Flex shaft tool. Open to all experience levels,—tools and materials provided.
Drawing from your Imagination
Instructor: Cole Montminy
2 Mondays, 5/11-5/18, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
18Y & up
$102 Member, $127 Non-Member
In this workshop, students will use surrealist techniques like Frottage to create unique, dreamlike scenes from their imagination, guided by the instructor to find inspiration from textures and abstract patterns. Great for beginners and experienced artists—all materials provided.
Intro to Up-Cycled Jewelry Design
Instructor: Kenna Roberts
4 Tuesdays, 4/7-4/28, 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
18Y & up
$180 Member, $205 Non-Member
Give new life to broken or outdated jewelry by designing and crafting unique upcycled pieces while learning foundational metalsmithing skills like jump rings, light soldering, hand sawing, hammering, and wire forging. This beginner class adapts to your materials and designs—tools and materials provided; no fine metals used.
Jewelry Intensive - Bar Clasps
Instructor: Sarah Ellison
Saturday, 5/16, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
18Y & up
$148 Member, $173 Non-Member
Take your jewelry-making to the next level by learning to craft a sterling silver ring and bar clasp, shaping jump rings, soldering, and polishing. This course is designed for students who have taken the beginner course or demonstrate equivalent skills. Tools and materials provided.
Nature-Inspired Creativity
Instructor: Hannah Ghioni
Saturday, 5/16, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
18Y & up
$65 Member, $90 Non-Member
In this workshop, students will explore the gardens of Golden Gate Park to sketch plants and nature, combining playful painting, collage, and storytelling to create a piece that connects nature and personal wellness. All levels welcome—some pencils and coloring supplies provided; please bring a sketchbook, preferred drawing materials, and a portable chair or blanket for outdoor work.
Oil Painting Workshop: Trees of San Francisco
Instructor: Jessica Kiever
2 Saturdays, 4/4-4/11, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
18Y & up
$174 Member, $199 Non-Member
In this workshop, students will learn non-toxic, sustainable oil painting while creating their own 8"x10" tree-inspired artwork from San Francisco, exploring oil paints, color theory, and techniques with brushes and a palette knife. Perfect for beginners and intermediate artists—canvas, palettes, palette knives, and cleaning materials provided; students must bring a paint set and brushes (see sharonartstudio.org for full materials list).
Pearl Knotting
Instructor: Sarah Ellison
Friday, 4/24, 6:30 PM-9:30 PM
18Y & up
$80 Member, $105 Non-Member
Knotting isn’t just for pearls—it keeps precious gemstone beads evenly spaced, prevents wear at the edges, and saves beads from scattering if the thread is broken. In this class, you’ll learn this ancient technique, explore thread materials and gemstones, and create a one-of-a-kind necklace or bracelet with a variety of clasps, thread, and gemstones—tools and materials available, light refreshments provided.
Polymer Clay Jewelry
Instructor: Sophie Wertz
Monday. 4/27, 6:30 PM-9:00 PM
18Y & up
$70 Member, $95 Non-Member
Discover the colorful, creative world of polymer clay jewelry in this hands-on workshop, where you’ll learn key sculpting techniques, color mixing, marbling, miniature florals, and how to shape, bake, assemble, and finish your own unique set of earrings using a variety of tools and materials. By the end of class, you’ll go home with a custom jewelry piece and the confidence, skills, and know-how to keep creating on your own—tools and materials provided.