Arts & History

COLORFUL HARVEST: INTRO TO BUNDLE DYEING

Challenge Level 1-5

Create a lasting bouquet by learning how to print flowers and leaves into a gorgeous arrangement on linen . Discover the magic of bundle dyeing as you learn to prepare fabric for dyeing, select reliable dye plants, prepare and process bundles for maximum effect Each student will leave with a linen table runner patterned in flowers, perfect for any harvest table!

Ages: 16+

Instructor: Cathy Jacobus

$45 Early registration price, $55 Regular price

KUMIHIMO BRAID-MAKING WORKSHOP

Challenge Level 1-5

Gather your threads with the Japanese art of Kumihimo, a meditative braid-making technique used to weave decorative cords . This timeless technique is done on a Maru Dai – a small & versatile braiding stool Kumihimo braids can be used to create striking jewelry or to embellish clothing and household wares

Ages: 16+

Instructor: Judie Dickinson

$45 Early registration price, $55 Regular price

Intro To Felting Workshop

Challenge Level 1-2

Warm up to wool and learn the craft of needle felting! Get started on the basics of creating fuzzy characters, accessories, or other felted designs A great beginner craft with lots of applications to make gifts, small sculptures or enhance sewing projects & other fiber creations .

Ages: 16+

Instructor: Cathy Jacobus

$45 Early registration price, $55 Regular price

COMMUNITY CONNECTION IS AVAILABLE ONLINE!

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CHALLENGE LEVELS

LEVELS 1 & 2

Complete beginner LEVELS 2, 3 & 4

Beginner/intermediate

LEVELS 4 & 5

Intermediate/advanced

Intro To Rigid Heddle Weaving

Challenge Level 1-3

Catch fiber fever! If you’ve ever wanted to learn to how to weave, then the Rigid Heddle loom is just the tool for you! Students will make a colorful scarf of their own design while learning to dress the loom, throw a shuttle, change colors and add fringe to create a unique and functional piece

Ages: 16+

Instructor: Robin Wilton

$65 Early registration price, $75 Regular price

INTRO TO INKLE LOOM WEAVING

Challenge Level 1-3

Create woven ribbons of spectacular style and get to know Inkle loom weaving, an easy warp-faced weaving method used to make belts, straps, handles, suspenders, sashes, shoelaces and more! This portable and affordable loom is a fun and helpful tool for all weavers! Learn to dress the loom, perfect your edges and weave beautiful designs .

Ages: 16+

Instructor: Robin Wilton

$65 Early registration price, $75 Regular price

Metals

Information: 303-987-5436

Intro To Metalsmithing

Challenge Level 1-3

Learn basic fabrication techniques of jewelry design including designing, filing, soldering & polishing If you’ve ever wanted to make your own jewelry or small metals works, this class will give you the basic skills to succeed in this medium . Work will primarily be in copper, brass and nickel Drop-in time will be made available.

Ages: 18+

Instructor: Angel Estrada

$175 Early registration price, $185 Regular price

Continuing Metalsmithing

Challenge Level 2-5

Take your small metals skills to the next level! Continuing students will work on creating wearable art pieces while exploring their own personal vision and experimenting with new techniques . Work will primarily be in copper, brass and nickel Precious metals and stone purchases are not included in the course fee. Drop-in time will be made available.

Ages: 18+

Instructor: Angel Estrada

$195 Early registration price, $205 Regular price

PRECIOUS METAL CLAY JEWELRY – BRONZE

Challenge Level 1-2

Imagine you could form metal jewelry with the ease of clay . With Precious Metal Clay, you can! This unique clay is an exciting, clay-like medium that, when fired, transforms into durable metal This course will introduce you to Precious Metal Clay, and you will leave with pieces of wearable artwork in bronze . Price includes Bronze clay ($15 value).

Ages: 16+

Instructor: Laurey Patten

$80 Early registration price, $90 Regular price