
WORKshop: A Four-Week Business Intensive for Artists
A four-week intensive centered on practical business and career tools for working artists, blending strategic planning with peer feedback. Expect guided exercises around pricing, marketing, and sustainable creative practice in a craft-focused setting.
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Hands-on beginner metalsmithing intensive covering core jewelry studio techniques with metal, tools, and basic fabrication skills. Two-day skill-building class in a dedicated jewelry studio with guided instruction and plenty of bench time.

Hands-on beginner metalsmithing intensive covering core jewelry studio techniques with metal, tools, and basic fabrication skills. Two-day skill-building class in a dedicated jewelry studio with guided instruction and plenty of bench time.
Hands-on beginner metalsmithing intensive covering core jewelry studio techniques with metal, tools, and basic fabrication skills. Two-day skill-building class in a dedicated jewelry studio with guided instruction and plenty of bench time.

Hands-on introduction to encaustic painting using heated beeswax, pigments, and specialized tools. Expect demos and guided practice on layering, texture, fusing techniques, and safe setup in a working art studio.

Hands-on introduction to encaustic painting using heated beeswax, pigments, and specialized tools. Expect demos and guided practice on layering, texture, fusing techniques, and safe setup in a working art studio.
Hands-on introduction to encaustic painting using heated beeswax, pigments, and specialized tools. Expect demos and guided practice on layering, texture, fusing techniques, and safe setup in a working art studio.

Hands-on abstract painting session exploring prismatic color mixing, layered textures, and panoramic composition techniques. Create a vibrant finished piece in a supportive studio setting with guided instruction and materials-based experimentation.

Hands-on abstract painting session exploring prismatic color mixing, layered textures, and panoramic composition techniques. Create a vibrant finished piece in a supportive studio setting with guided instruction and materials-based experimentation.
Hands-on abstract painting session exploring prismatic color mixing, layered textures, and panoramic composition techniques. Create a vibrant finished piece in a supportive studio setting with guided instruction and materials-based experimentation.

Hands-on pyrography (wood-burning) workshop focused on shading, linework, and texture techniques; participants craft personalized wood panels and learn safe tool handling and grain aware composition in an intimate studio setting.

Hands-on pyrography (wood-burning) workshop focused on shading, linework, and texture techniques; participants craft personalized wood panels and learn safe tool handling and grain aware composition in an intimate studio setting.
Hands-on pyrography (wood-burning) workshop focused on shading, linework, and texture techniques; participants craft personalized wood panels and learn safe tool handling and grain aware composition in an intimate studio setting.

Hands-on abstract painting workshop inspired by the idea of “home,” with guided instruction and plenty of room for experimentation with color, shape, and texture. Leave with a finished piece and new techniques in a working studio environment.

Hands-on abstract painting workshop inspired by the idea of “home,” with guided instruction and plenty of room for experimentation with color, shape, and texture. Leave with a finished piece and new techniques in a working studio environment.
Hands-on abstract painting workshop inspired by the idea of “home,” with guided instruction and plenty of room for experimentation with color, shape, and texture. Leave with a finished piece and new techniques in a working studio environment.

Hands on mixed media painting exploration with guided techniques and open ended experimentation. A relaxed studio session geared to beginners through experienced artists, focused on layering, texture, and personal style.

Hands on mixed media painting exploration with guided techniques and open ended experimentation. A relaxed studio session geared to beginners through experienced artists, focused on layering, texture, and personal style.
Hands on mixed media painting exploration with guided techniques and open ended experimentation. A relaxed studio session geared to beginners through experienced artists, focused on layering, texture, and personal style.

Hands-on drawing session centered on sketchbook habits and quick observational sketches in a working studio setting. Emphasizes practical techniques, prompts, and feedback to build confidence and consistency.

Hands-on drawing session centered on sketchbook habits and quick observational sketches in a working studio setting. Emphasizes practical techniques, prompts, and feedback to build confidence and consistency.
Hands-on drawing session centered on sketchbook habits and quick observational sketches in a working studio setting. Emphasizes practical techniques, prompts, and feedback to build confidence and consistency.

Hands-on atmospheric kiln firing focused on fire, ash, and vapor to create smoky flashes, ash deposits, and nuanced ceramic surface effects. A one-day studio workshop centered on process, safety, and kiln atmosphere control.

Hands-on atmospheric kiln firing focused on fire, ash, and vapor to create smoky flashes, ash deposits, and nuanced ceramic surface effects. A one-day studio workshop centered on process, safety, and kiln atmosphere control.
Hands-on atmospheric kiln firing focused on fire, ash, and vapor to create smoky flashes, ash deposits, and nuanced ceramic surface effects. A one-day studio workshop centered on process, safety, and kiln atmosphere control.

An intensive two-week, hands-on bootcamp focused on traditional seat weaving and chair caning techniques. Build practical repair skills with guided instruction in a dedicated weaving studio in Weaverville.

An intensive two-week, hands-on bootcamp focused on traditional seat weaving and chair caning techniques. Build practical repair skills with guided instruction in a dedicated weaving studio in Weaverville.
An intensive two-week, hands-on bootcamp focused on traditional seat weaving and chair caning techniques. Build practical repair skills with guided instruction in a dedicated weaving studio in Weaverville.

Hands-on sketchbook workshop emphasizing quick drawing exercises, page composition, and creative journaling in a studio setting; suitable for all levels with prompts and group feedback.

Hands-on sketchbook workshop emphasizing quick drawing exercises, page composition, and creative journaling in a studio setting; suitable for all levels with prompts and group feedback.
Hands-on sketchbook workshop emphasizing quick drawing exercises, page composition, and creative journaling in a studio setting; suitable for all levels with prompts and group feedback.

Monthly narrative-arts salon exploring creativity roadblocks through guided discussion and exercises around creative constraint. Participants can share works in progress for supportive feedback in an intimate workshop setting.

Monthly narrative-arts salon exploring creativity roadblocks through guided discussion and exercises around creative constraint. Participants can share works in progress for supportive feedback in an intimate workshop setting.
Monthly narrative-arts salon exploring creativity roadblocks through guided discussion and exercises around creative constraint. Participants can share works in progress for supportive feedback in an intimate workshop setting.

Molten-metal casting techniques in a bench-style jewelry studio, covering mold prep, pour safety, and finishing steps for small wearable forms. Expect a skills-forward, tool-heavy class with guided instruction and studio best practices.

Molten-metal casting techniques in a bench-style jewelry studio, covering mold prep, pour safety, and finishing steps for small wearable forms. Expect a skills-forward, tool-heavy class with guided instruction and studio best practices.
Molten-metal casting techniques in a bench-style jewelry studio, covering mold prep, pour safety, and finishing steps for small wearable forms. Expect a skills-forward, tool-heavy class with guided instruction and studio best practices.

Hands-on introduction to vitreous enamel as powdered glass fuses into glossy, colorful surfaces on metal. Learn foundational enameling setup, firing basics, and simple finishing techniques in a professional jewelry studio setting.

Hands-on introduction to vitreous enamel as powdered glass fuses into glossy, colorful surfaces on metal. Learn foundational enameling setup, firing basics, and simple finishing techniques in a professional jewelry studio setting.
Hands-on introduction to vitreous enamel as powdered glass fuses into glossy, colorful surfaces on metal. Learn foundational enameling setup, firing basics, and simple finishing techniques in a professional jewelry studio setting.

Fast-paced two-day studio intensive focused on lost wax casting techniques, with hands-on wax carving and metal casting workflow. Designed for makers who want to leave with practical skills and a finished cast piece.

Fast-paced two-day studio intensive focused on lost wax casting techniques, with hands-on wax carving and metal casting workflow. Designed for makers who want to leave with practical skills and a finished cast piece.
Fast-paced two-day studio intensive focused on lost wax casting techniques, with hands-on wax carving and metal casting workflow. Designed for makers who want to leave with practical skills and a finished cast piece.

A four-day, hands-on introduction to jewelry making and metalsmithing with guided practice using basic hand tools and foundational techniques. Leave with finished wearable pieces and practical skills for future bench work.

A four-day, hands-on introduction to jewelry making and metalsmithing with guided practice using basic hand tools and foundational techniques. Leave with finished wearable pieces and practical skills for future bench work.
A four-day, hands-on introduction to jewelry making and metalsmithing with guided practice using basic hand tools and foundational techniques. Leave with finished wearable pieces and practical skills for future bench work.

Hands-on studio session exploring mark making and abstraction through layered textures, experimental tools, and intuitive composition. A process-focused workshop oriented around playful technique studies and personal visual language development.

Hands-on studio session exploring mark making and abstraction through layered textures, experimental tools, and intuitive composition. A process-focused workshop oriented around playful technique studies and personal visual language development.
Hands-on studio session exploring mark making and abstraction through layered textures, experimental tools, and intuitive composition. A process-focused workshop oriented around playful technique studies and personal visual language development.

Free evening info session outlining two creative facilitator certification pathways: a Fall Intensive cohort and a Monthly Immersion cohort running September 2026 through April 2027. Expect program details, Q and A, and connections with other aspiring facilitators.

Free evening info session outlining two creative facilitator certification pathways: a Fall Intensive cohort and a Monthly Immersion cohort running September 2026 through April 2027. Expect program details, Q and A, and connections with other aspiring facilitators.
Free evening info session outlining two creative facilitator certification pathways: a Fall Intensive cohort and a Monthly Immersion cohort running September 2026 through April 2027. Expect program details, Q and A, and connections with other aspiring facilitators.

Hands-on street photography workshop focused on capturing candid, dramatic everyday moments through composition, light, and timing. Expect guided shooting exercises plus group discussion and critique in a working gallery studio setting.

Hands-on street photography workshop focused on capturing candid, dramatic everyday moments through composition, light, and timing. Expect guided shooting exercises plus group discussion and critique in a working gallery studio setting.
Hands-on street photography workshop focused on capturing candid, dramatic everyday moments through composition, light, and timing. Expect guided shooting exercises plus group discussion and critique in a working gallery studio setting.

Hands-on mixed-media collage making centered on floral and butterfly imagery, using papers, fabrics, and found embellishments. Beginner-friendly studio workshop focused on composition, layering, and playful color in a light-filled studio space.

Hands-on mixed-media collage making centered on floral and butterfly imagery, using papers, fabrics, and found embellishments. Beginner-friendly studio workshop focused on composition, layering, and playful color in a light-filled studio space.
Hands-on mixed-media collage making centered on floral and butterfly imagery, using papers, fabrics, and found embellishments. Beginner-friendly studio workshop focused on composition, layering, and playful color in a light-filled studio space.

Hands-on beginner workshop teaching wire wrapping basics for simple jewelry—forming loops, securing stones, and assembling pendants—guided step-by-step with pliers and wire; materials often provided for first-time makers.

Hands-on beginner workshop teaching wire wrapping basics for simple jewelry—forming loops, securing stones, and assembling pendants—guided step-by-step with pliers and wire; materials often provided for first-time makers.
Hands-on beginner workshop teaching wire wrapping basics for simple jewelry—forming loops, securing stones, and assembling pendants—guided step-by-step with pliers and wire; materials often provided for first-time makers.