Studio Arts: What's New

Learn delicate stitch patterns and new techniques to knit lace. Discover easier methods to achieve the unique texture of lace and get ideas for new projects.

Artists throughout the world have developed practices to center themselves and prepare for making art. During this tranquil midday break, students explore techniques such as mark making with lines, swirls, and puddles and using paper to experiment with folding and tearing.

Say goodbye to flat and boring painting as you learn to create patterns of light and dark in watercolor through demonstrations and hands-on exercises.

Dip your toe into the world of weaving and create a miniature woven tapestry on a small frame loom after you learn techniques to manipulate the yarn to make stripes and shapes and mix colors.

If you have some watercolor experience, go beyond the basics of paint application and learn how to construct strong, vibrant, personality-filled painting while still receiving guidance on foundational components.

Learn how to get out of Auto mode and use your camera to its full potential. Dive into what the settings mean and how to use them. Participants are shown how to make the appropriate changes on their cameras.

Art warmups enable students to jump right into their projects knowing there are no wrong answers. Students work with positive and negative space, do quick sketches, go beyond the color wheel, and use mixed-media techniques to build layers and texture.

Bring your inner naturalist to draw mushrooms on coquille board, a textured paper that reduces drawn lines to a stipple-like pattern resembling a mezzotint. Experiment with a variety of colored media on this unique surface.

If you appreciate the beauty of book forms as three-dimensional art and love collage, this class is for you. Learn different ways to create simple handmade books, including drum leaf binding, accordion (concertina), and types that use pamphlet and other simple stitching. Add a personal touch of creativity by integrating your own materials such as photos, found papers, and leftover gel prints.

Jump-start your journey into acrylic painting with this one-day immersive workshop. Get introduced to the basics and first steps, learning how to use materials; touching on essential color theory; and exploring this exciting medium with hands-on guided projects.