Wednesdays, September 10 - December 10, 2025 | No class on October 1 & November 26 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 12 sessions | $500 + $50 Glaze Material Fee

Explore the world of glazes through guest lectures and hands-on learning! Discover what makes up a glaze, the science behind the materials, and how a glaze formula is formed. Then, put theory into practice by formulating and testing your very own glazes. You’ll learn to think backwards in the creative pottery process—from glaze to vessel—by creating a glaze and then a piece that will highlight your custom glaze.

Students must have previously taken at least three 4-6 week clay classes with CraftStudies before registering for this class.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the 3-month duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher

Saturday, October 18 & Thursday, October 30, 2025 | October 18, 10A - 4P; October 30, 5 - 8P | 2 sessions | $250

There’s nothing better than handmade and home-baked! Sew a stylish and practical cross-back apron in this beginner-friendly sewing class. Then, in collaboration with King Arthur Baking Company, slip on your new apron and bake a trio of delicious cookies!

• October 18: Cross-back apron (at CraftStudies)

• October 30: The Cookie Jar (at King Arthur Baking Company)

Optional Add-on: Join our Measuring Spoons workshop at a $25 discount! Look for the discount registration code on this class’ confirmation page.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Mary Worrell, King Arthur Baking Company

Saturdays, October 25 - December 20, 2025 | 9A - 12P | No class on November 8th, November 29th, or December 13th | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing and decorating. Through demonstration and one-on-one instruction, we will build on each student's interests and skills. Bring your desire to get your hands dirty! Designed for all potters, from the absolute beginners to those with experience and enthusiasm to continue learning in a supportive environment.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill

Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 10A - 4P | One-day workshop | $175

Make your own set of measuring spoons that you can use for cooking/baking.   Using 4 or 6 assorted sizes metal disks, we will dome the disks and then create handles for a complete set of measuring spoons.   To finish off the set, we will either make a ring to hold all 4 or 6 spoons together or a wall rack so you can display your spoons on a wall.   Instructor will have the necessary red brass disks for students to purchase. $25 for brass supplies.

Bench Time: 1 bench time is included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are not included with registration. Estimated supply fee of $25 is payable to Teaching Artist on the day of the workshop.

Teaching Artist: Joy Raskin

Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 10A - 2:30P | One-day workshop | $175

Nothing says “happy holidays” like a handmade card, and nothing says handmade better than letterpress! Using antique wood and metal type, ornaments, and illustrations, you’ll design a single-color card and print it on a printing press that started its working life in 1892.

At the end of the day, you’ll take home 20 handmade cards (plus envelopes) in plenty of time to get them sent to friends and family before the holiday season gets too busy.

Class takers should come with an idea of a short phrase (no more than 10 words) that they’d like to use in their card design, and wear clothes that they don’t mind getting a little inky.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Sarah Clark of Scale House Print Shop

Saturdays, October 18 - November 1, 2025 | 4 - 7P | 3 sessions | $300 (registration for 2 people)

Kids and care-givers try your hands at the potter's wheel--together! Share the experience of learning the basics of wheel-throwing, including centering, shaping, trimming and glazing. This three-part workshop is designed for kids, ages 7+, and one caring adult. Includes pizza!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Open Studio: Open Studio is available by request for the duration of your class for participating adults only.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Sunday, November 2, 2025 | 10A - 2P | One-day workshop | $100

Make a one-of-a-kind journal or sketchbook using an eclectic variety of papers, maps, found images, fabrics, and reclaimed book covers! The books we make in this class will be unique works of art in their own right as well as spaces to draw, write, paint, and imagine. Inspired by the ancient Coptic bookbinding method, the single-needle link stitch we'll practice is elegant and deceptively simple - the flexible binding allows the book to open flat, and the exposed looping stitches create a beautiful braid-like effect. No prior bookbinding experience is required, though a basic understanding of hand-sewing would be helpful. If you would like to include any special paper, images, or other materials in your book, please bring them to class with you!

Supplies: $25 supply fee payable to Teaching Artist on the day of the workshop.

Teaching Artist: Emma Percy

Sunday, November 2, 2025 | 10A - 4P | One-day workshop | $150

Learn the essentials of hinge making while creating a locket. This workshop covers measuring and fitting tubing, soldering, and ensuring smooth movement. Designed for metalsmiths with basic skills, you’ll leave with a finished locket and the confidence to add hinges to future pieces.

Bench Time: 1 bench time is included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are not included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Joy Raskin

Sunday, November 2, 2025 | 1 - 4P | One-day workshop | $175 (registration for 2 people)

Learn the basics of sewing while creating reversible tote bags together! We’ll cover sewing machine basics, fabric choices, and finishing techniques to make a one-of-a-kind creation. A great way to build confidence, creativity, and lasting memories—one stitch at a time! This workshop is designed for kids ages 7+ and their care-giver.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

Mondays, November 3 - 24, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

Guided Open Metals Studio is an environment where the creative and technical exchange of the group is as vibrant and important as that with Kerstin. Instruction is designed based on your individual needs. Expect challenges, new techniques, and a shared learning experience like no other. You choose what project(s) you want to work on.

Requirement: At least 1 4-session jewelry class at CraftStudies and the openness to learn as much from the other students' work as your own.

Bench Time: Bench time is included with your registration for the duration of your class. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are not included with registration, but may be purchased in the supply shop.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Mondays, October 27 - November 10, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 3 sessions | $150

In this 3-part class, you’ll learn the basics of hand-spinning yarn. We will start out learning how to draft the fiber and then spin it into yarn. Over the three classes you will learn how to ply and set your yarn.

We’ll briefly touch on parts of the wheel and wheel maintenance, different ways to prepare fiber, different types of wool, and different techniques for spinning. There will be time for you to practice between classes and come back with questions!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Spinning Wheels: Please bring your spinning wheel, if you have one. If you do not have a wheel, please contact hello@craftstudies.org when registering, as we will have some wheels available to borrow.

Teaching Artist: Ellen Minard

Tuesdays, October 21 - November 4, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 3 sessions | $200

In this class you will be transforming sheet-metal and wire into jewelry and sculptures. Whether you are making earrings, something to decorate a tree, or a mobile for yourself or a friend you will learn how to use the tools and processes that our fabulous Jewelry Studio has to offer. This will include the rolling mill and soldering station, in addition to many of the hand tools we have.

Bench Time: 3 bench times are included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Tuesdays, October 21 - November 18, 2025 | No class on November 11 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 4 sessions | $175

Learn and practice hand stitches and seam finishes to embellish and sew a linen bag from start to finish. We will also discuss and have time to do creative repair/mending on a garment you bring in. Discover the calming and practical value of hand-stitching.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: June Albright

Tuesdays, September 30 - November 4, 2025 | 6 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $300

Enjoy learning to work on the pottery wheel in a relaxed atmosphere. Take clay from its raw state to glazed finished ware through step-by-step demonstrations, individualized instruction, and lots of practice on the wheel. Beginners and those wishing to tune up their pottery skills are welcome.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tim McCosker

Wednesdays, November 5 - December 17, 2025 | Skips November 26th | 10A - 1P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn wheel-throwing basics or refine your practice making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing, and decorative techniques. Designed for all potters, from beginners to those with experience.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher

Wednesdays, September 10 - December 10, 2025 | No class on October 1 & November 26 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 12 sessions | $500 + $50 Glaze Material Fee

Explore the world of glazes through guest lectures and hands-on learning! Discover what makes up a glaze, the science behind the materials, and how a glaze formula is formed. Then, put theory into practice by formulating and testing your very own glazes. You’ll learn to think backwards in the creative pottery process—from glaze to vessel—by creating a glaze and then a piece that will highlight your custom glaze.

Students must have previously taken at least three 4-6 week clay classes with CraftStudies before registering for this class.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the 3-month duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher

Thursdays, November 6 - December 11, 2025 | No class on November 27 | 3:30 - 5P | 5 sessions | $175

Pinch it! Roll it! Form it! Build it! Kids will work with a variety of techniques including pinching, coiling, slab rolling, and maybe even the potter's wheel to develop and enhance their clay building skills. We will take inspiration from nature and our imaginations to build functional and fanciful forms!

For kids in grades 2-4

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Thursdays, September 18 - November 6, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 5 sessions | $50

Piece together a quilt without knowing the final design!

Each week, you’ll receive clues with cutting and sewing instructions to gradually build your mystery quilt. We’ll kick things off on September 18 with a session on fabric choices and color planning, and wrap up with a final celebration on November 6. Optional work sessions will be held on September 25, October 9, and October 23 for extra sewing time, support, and fun.

Perfect for adventurous beginners and seasoned quilters alike!

Open Studio: Work-in-progress Wednesdays are included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

Thursdays, November 6 - 20, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 3 sessions | $185

Have a project in mind or unfinished, but need some help? Overwhelmed with buttonholes, zippers, and french seams? Learn to install a waistband, ease in a sleeve, and sew darts with confidence. Bring your project and learn new skills that will help you complete that dress, top or pair of pants.

Supplies: Bring your own patterns and fabrics to personalize your project.

Teaching Artist: Mary Worrell

Friday, November 7, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | One-day workshop | $75

Parents, enjoy a night on the town while your kids have fun learning new skills and expressing themselves in CraftStudies' studios! Includes pizza and snacks for the kids and 20% off at Putnam's Vine/Yard for parents! Kids ages 8-12. $75.

Held the first Friday of each month. Each evening sold seperately.

• Friday, October 3, 2025: Clay

• Friday, November 7, 2025: Jewelry

• Friday, December 5, 2025: Sewing

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Case Hathaway-Zepeda

This program is offered In partnership with the Hartford Parks & Recreation Department

Sunday, November 9, 2025 | 10A - 3P | One-day workshop | $200 (registration for 2 people)

Kids & caregivers, spend a day together in the Jewelry Studio, as you make each other a simple silver ring you will cherish forever. Designed for kids ages 9+. All materials for workshop activities for two people are included with registration.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Sunday, November 9, 2025 | 10A - 4P | One-day workshop | $150

This beginner sewing class starts with an introduction to the sewing machine and ends with the completion of a cross-back apron. This pattern makes a great first project to start your journey into garment sewing. Learn the most frequently used sewing techniques to become an independent maker.

Supplies: Bring 1.75-2 yards of your favorite woven fabric, pre-washed, and matching thread. You are welcome to bring your sewing machine (plus its feet and manual) or use one of the studio's sewing machines.

Teaching Artist: Mary Worrell

Mondays, November 10 - December 22, 2025 | Skips November 24th | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, shaping, and trimming pots. Learn to make functional forms, attach handles, and explore surface decoration with the help of an expert potter and teaching artist.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Mondays, November 3 - 24, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

Guided Open Metals Studio is an environment where the creative and technical exchange of the group is as vibrant and important as that with Kerstin. Instruction is designed based on your individual needs. Expect challenges, new techniques, and a shared learning experience like no other. You choose what project(s) you want to work on.

Requirement: At least 1 4-session jewelry class at CraftStudies and the openness to learn as much from the other students' work as your own.

Bench Time: Bench time is included with your registration for the duration of your class. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are not included with registration, but may be purchased in the supply shop.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Mondays, October 27 - November 10, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 3 sessions | $150

In this 3-part class, you’ll learn the basics of hand-spinning yarn. We will start out learning how to draft the fiber and then spin it into yarn. Over the three classes you will learn how to ply and set your yarn.

We’ll briefly touch on parts of the wheel and wheel maintenance, different ways to prepare fiber, different types of wool, and different techniques for spinning. There will be time for you to practice between classes and come back with questions!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Spinning Wheels: Please bring your spinning wheel, if you have one. If you do not have a wheel, please contact hello@craftstudies.org when registering, as we will have some wheels available to borrow.

Teaching Artist: Ellen Minard

Wednesdays, November 5 - December 17, 2025 | Skips November 26th | 10A - 1P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn wheel-throwing basics or refine your practice making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing, and decorative techniques. Designed for all potters, from beginners to those with experience.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher

Wednesdays, September 10 - December 10, 2025 | No class on October 1 & November 26 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 12 sessions | $500 + $50 Glaze Material Fee

Explore the world of glazes through guest lectures and hands-on learning! Discover what makes up a glaze, the science behind the materials, and how a glaze formula is formed. Then, put theory into practice by formulating and testing your very own glazes. You’ll learn to think backwards in the creative pottery process—from glaze to vessel—by creating a glaze and then a piece that will highlight your custom glaze.

Students must have previously taken at least three 4-6 week clay classes with CraftStudies before registering for this class.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the 3-month duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher

Thursdays, November 6 - December 11, 2025 | No class on November 27 | 3:30 - 5P | 5 sessions | $175

Pinch it! Roll it! Form it! Build it! Kids will work with a variety of techniques including pinching, coiling, slab rolling, and maybe even the potter's wheel to develop and enhance their clay building skills. We will take inspiration from nature and our imaginations to build function and fanciful forms!

For kids in grades 2-4

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Thursdays, November 6 - 20, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 3 sessions | $175

Have a project in mind or unfinished, but need some help? Overwhelmed with buttonholes, zippers, and french seams? Learn to install a waistband, ease in a sleeve, and sew darts with confidence. Bring your project and learn new skills that will help you complete that dress, top or pair of pants.

Supplies: Bring your own patterns and fabrics to personalize your project.

Teaching Artist: Mary Worrell

Friday, November 14, 2025 | 6 - 8P | One-day workshop | $200 (registration for 2 people)

Clay is more fun in pairs! Learn how to throw a basic pot on the wheel. No experience needed, just a willingness to have some fun and to get a little dirty! Registration includes clay, use of tools, glaze, and firing for 2 people. Your work will be glazed in your color of choice, fired, and ready for pick up about 2 weeks after the workshop. Includes 20% off at Putnam's Vine/Yard for the night!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Saturdays, October 25 - December 20, 2025 | 9A - 12P | No class on November 8th, November 29th, or December 13th | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing and decorating. Through demonstration and one-on-one instruction, we will build on each student's interests and skills. Bring your desire to get your hands dirty! Designed for all potters, from the absolute beginners to those with experience and enthusiasm to continue learning in a supportive environment.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill

Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 9A - 4P | One-day workshop | $185

In this one-day workshop, create an artisan, heirloom-quality basket from start to finish! The baskets are woven using reed with a hardwood base, rails, and rim. You choose the basket style to weave in your one-day workshop. Registration closes one week prior to the workshop date.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Ray Lagasse

Saturdays, November 15 - December 6, 2025 | 4 - 7P | No class on November 29 | 3 sessions | $300 (registration for 2 people)

Kids and care-givers try your hands at the potter's wheel--together! Share the experience of learning the basics of wheel-throwing, including centering, shaping, trimming and glazing. This three-part workshop is designed for kids, ages 7+, and one caring adult. Includes pizza!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Open Studio: Open Studio is available by request for the duration of your class for participating adults only.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 10A - 1P | One-day workshop | $120

Play with color! Discover how fun and easy it is to create custom-dyed fiber! After a quick intro to color blending and dye prep, you’ll hand-paint wool and wool blends with professional acid dyes. Leave with 4 unique rovings (8 oz total) to spin or felt into your own creations—no experience needed.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Ellen Minard

Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 10A - 3P | One-day workshop | $200 (registration for 2 people)

Rings can stand for eternity, whether that’s in the context of friendship, family, or life partners. Give yourselves a gift, and an experience you will always remember. Come to our wonderful Metals Studio with someone you love. You will each leave with a silver memory ring that you made each other, while learning how to form, solder, and decorate the metal.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 1 - 4P | One-day workshop | $200 (registration for 2 people)

Kids and their grown-ups work side-by-side using slab-building techniques to create a holiday-themed project. No experience needed—just a love of creativity and getting a little messy!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Allison Riese

Mondays, November 17 - December 15, 2025 | 9:30A - 12P | 5 sessions | $250

Take your hand-building practice to the next level. Learn how to roll your own slabs and manipulate them into functional and sculptural creations of your own design. Designed for those with basic knowledge of hand-building.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tony Luckino

Mondays, November 3 - 24, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

Guided Open Metals Studio is an environment where the creative and technical exchange of the group is as vibrant and important as that with Kerstin. Instruction is designed based on your individual needs. Expect challenges, new techniques, and a shared learning experience like no other. You choose what project(s) you want to work on.

Requirement: At least 1 4-session jewelry class at CraftStudies and the openness to learn as much from the other students' work as your own.

Bench Time: Bench time is included with your registration for the duration of your class. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are not included with registration, but may be purchased in the supply shop.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Mondays, November 10 - December 22, 2025 | Skips November 24th | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, shaping, and trimming pots. Learn to make functional forms, attach handles, and explore surface decoration with the help of an expert potter and teaching artist.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Tuesdays, November 18 - December 16, 2025 | 3:30 - 5:15P | 5 sessions | $150

Tweens and teens takeover the Clay Studio! Open to youth, ages 10+ of all skill levels who want to try something new, improve skills, and have fun. Instruction in wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques are guided by student interests and ideas. Snacks provided!

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Tuesdays, October 21 - November 18, 2025 | No class on November 11 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 4 sessions | $175

Learn and practice hand stitches and seam finishes to embellish and sew a linen bag from start to finish. We will also discuss and have time to do creative repair/mending on a garment you bring in. Discover the calming and practical value of hand-stitching.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: June Albright

Tuesdays, November 18 - December 16, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 5 sessions | $300

Discover the art of lost wax casting in this hands-on jewelry class. Create detailed wax models, prepare them for casting in metal, and finish your metal pieces. You'll gain experience with tools and techniques while exploring creative design possibilities.

Bench Time: 5 bench times are included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Wax and finishing supplies are included with registration. An additional casting fee is dependent upon student’s design.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Tuesdays, November 18 - December 16, 2025 | 6 - 8:30P | 5 sessions | $300

Learn, or revisit, the fundamentals of working on the pottery wheel in a relaxed learning atmosphere. Gain confidence making and trimming pots on the wheel through step-by-step demonstrations and individualized instruction. A great class for tuning up your wheel skills.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tim McCosker

Wednesdays, November 5 - December 17, 2025 | Skips November 26th | 10A - 1P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn wheel-throwing basics or refine your practice making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing, and decorative techniques. Designed for all potters, from beginners to those with experience.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher

Wednesdays, September 10 - December 10, 2025 | No class on October 1 & November 26 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 12 sessions | $500 + $50 Glaze Material Fee

Explore the world of glazes through guest lectures and hands-on learning! Discover what makes up a glaze, the science behind the materials, and how a glaze formula is formed. Then, put theory into practice by formulating and testing your very own glazes. You’ll learn to think backwards in the creative pottery process—from glaze to vessel—by creating a glaze and then a piece that will highlight your custom glaze.

Students must have previously taken at least three 4-6 week clay classes with CraftStudies before registering for this class.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the 3-month duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher

Thursdays, November 6 - December 11, 2025 | No class on November 27 | 3:30 - 5P | 5 sessions | $175

Pinch it! Roll it! Form it! Build it! Kids will work with a variety of techniques including pinching, coiling, slab rolling, and maybe even the potter's wheel to develop and enhance their clay building skills. We will take inspiration from nature and our imaginations to build function and fanciful forms!

For kids in grades 2-4

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Thursdays, November 6 - 20, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 3 sessions | $175

Have a project in mind or unfinished, but need some help? Overwhelmed with buttonholes, zippers, and french seams? Learn to install a waistband, ease in a sleeve, and sew darts with confidence. Bring your project and learn new skills that will help you complete that dress, top or pair of pants.

Supplies: Bring your own patterns and fabrics to personalize your project.

Teaching Artist: Mary Worrell

Saturdays, October 25 - December 20, 2025 | 9A - 12P | No class on November 8th, November 29th, or December 13th | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing and decorating. Through demonstration and one-on-one instruction, we will build on each student's interests and skills. Bring your desire to get your hands dirty! Designed for all potters, from the absolute beginners to those with experience and enthusiasm to continue learning in a supportive environment.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill

Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 1 - 4P | One-day workshop

Come lend a hand as CraftStudies builds a gingerbread house for the 23rd Annual Gingerbread Festival, hosted by The Family Place. We’ll assemble and decorate one gingerbread house to submit to the festival. Let’s get into the holiday spirit together!

The Family Place’s Gingerbread Festival is on December 5, 2025. Over 1,200 community members participate each year to support The Family Place’s programs that promote healthy children and families in our community, with all proceeds supporting The Family Place’s holistic, family-centered programs. This CraftStudies workshop is free, but donations are welcome!

Supplies: Gingerbread structure, icing, and some candies provided. Bring more candy to use for decoration or just to nosh on.

Teaching Artist: Katie Kalata Rusch

Saturdays, November 15 - December 6, 2025 | 4 - 7P | No class on November 29 | 3 sessions | $300 (registration for 2 people)

Kids and care-givers try your hands at the potter's wheel--together! Share the experience of learning the basics of wheel-throwing, including centering, shaping, trimming and glazing. This three-part workshop is designed for kids, ages 7+, and one caring adult. Includes pizza!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Open Studio: Open Studio is available by request for the duration of your class for participating adults only.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Sunday, November 23, 2025 | 1 - 4P | One-day workshop | $100

Looking for a fun DIY activity this holiday season?

Make your own holiday cards with Vermont artist Tracy Gillespie! In this class you will learn how to design, carve, and print images using block printing–a beautiful and timeless technique. You’ll learn the basics and leave with the confidence to carry on at home. All materials are provided–take home everything you make. This class is perfect for beginners.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Tracy Gillespie

Mondays, November 17 - December 15, 2025 | 9:30A - 12P | 5 sessions | $250

Take your hand-building practice to the next level. Learn how to roll your own slabs and manipulate them into functional and sculptural creations of your own design. Designed for those with basic knowledge of hand-building.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tony Luckino

Mondays, November 3 - 24, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

Guided Open Metals Studio is an environment where the creative and technical exchange of the group is as vibrant and important as that with Kerstin. Instruction is designed based on your individual needs. Expect challenges, new techniques, and a shared learning experience like no other. You choose what project(s) you want to work on.

Requirement: At least 1 4-session jewelry class at CraftStudies and the openness to learn as much from the other students' work as your own.

Bench Time: Bench time is included with your registration for the duration of your class. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are not included with registration, but may be purchased in the supply shop.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Tuesdays, November 18 - December 16, 2025 | 3:30 - 5:15P | 5 sessions | $150

Tweens and teens takeover the Clay Studio! Open to youth, ages 10+ of all skill levels who want to try something new, improve skills, and have fun. Instruction in wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques are guided by student interests and ideas. Snacks provided!

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Tuesdays, November 18 - December 16, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 5 sessions | $300

Discover the art of lost wax casting in this hands-on jewelry class. Create detailed wax models, prepare them for casting in metal, and finish your metal pieces. You'll gain experience with tools and techniques while exploring creative design possibilities.

Bench Time: 5 bench times are included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Wax and finishing supplies are included with registration. An additional casting fee is dependent upon student’s design.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Tuesdays, November 18 - December 16, 2025 | 6 - 8:30P | 5 sessions | $300

Learn, or revisit, the fundamentals of working on the pottery wheel in a relaxed learning atmosphere. Gain confidence making and trimming pots on the wheel through step-by-step demonstrations and individualized instruction. A great class for tuning up your wheel skills.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tim McCosker

Mondays, November 17 - December 15, 2025 | 9:30A - 12P | 5 sessions | $250

Take your hand-building practice to the next level. Learn how to roll your own slabs and manipulate them into functional and sculptural creations of your own design. Designed for those with basic knowledge of hand-building.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tony Luckino

Mondays, November 10 - December 22, 2025 | Skips November 24th | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, shaping, and trimming pots. Learn to make functional forms, attach handles, and explore surface decoration with the help of an expert potter and teaching artist.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Tuesdays, November 18 - December 16, 2025 | 3:30 - 5:15P | 5 sessions | $150

Tweens and teens takeover the Clay Studio! Open to youth, ages 10+ of all skill levels who want to try something new, improve skills, and have fun. Instruction in wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques are guided by student interests and ideas. Snacks provided!

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Tuesdays, November 18 - December 16, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 5 sessions | $300

Discover the art of lost wax casting in this hands-on jewelry class. Create detailed wax models, prepare them for casting in metal, and finish your metal pieces. You'll gain experience with tools and techniques while exploring creative design possibilities.

Bench Time: 5 bench times are included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Wax and finishing supplies are included with registration. An additional casting fee is dependent upon student’s design.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Tuesdays, December 2 - 16, 2025 | No class on September 23 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 3 sessions | $150

Learn and practice dimensional embroidery stitches, using more than a needle and thread. With a variety of threads we will utilize wrapping , padding, combination stitches, and other techniques and materials to create a sampler. Suitable for all levels, though some embroidery experience is helpful.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: June Albright

Tuesdays, November 18 - December 16, 2025 | 6 - 8:30P | 5 sessions | $300

Learn, or revisit, the fundamentals of working on the pottery wheel in a relaxed learning atmosphere. Gain confidence making and trimming pots on the wheel through step-by-step demonstrations and individualized instruction. A great class for tuning up your wheel skills.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tim McCosker

Wednesdays, November 5 - December 17, 2025 | Skips November 26th | 10A - 1P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn wheel-throwing basics or refine your practice making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing, and decorative techniques. Designed for all potters, from beginners to those with experience.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher

Wednesdays, September 10 - December 10, 2025 | No class on October 1 & November 26 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 12 sessions | $500 + $50 Glaze Material Fee

Explore the world of glazes through guest lectures and hands-on learning! Discover what makes up a glaze, the science behind the materials, and how a glaze formula is formed. Then, put theory into practice by formulating and testing your very own glazes. You’ll learn to think backwards in the creative pottery process—from glaze to vessel—by creating a glaze and then a piece that will highlight your custom glaze.

Students must have previously taken at least three 4-6 week clay classes with CraftStudies before registering for this class.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the 3-month duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher

Wednesdays, December 3 - 17, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 3 sessions | $175

Join us this December for a cozy introduction to knitting! Over 3 evenings (December 3, 10 & 17, 5:30–7:30pm), Martha of The Woolly Thistle will guide you through the Easy Fingerless Mitts pattern by Roxanne Richardson. Perfect for beginners or those looking for a refresher, you’ll learn the essentials: how to cast on, knit and purl stitches, read a pattern, bind off, seam, and finish your project with confidence. Get stuck? Martha will be there to help you along and how to learn from any wee mistakes you make along the way!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration, including a ball of Rauma Fivel yarn, an oh-so soft yarn made from 100% Norwegian wool and spun in Norway, at the center of Scandinavian knitting culture. Plus, the needles, stitch markers, and all the other tools needed to make a beautiful pair of handknit fingerless mitts.

Guest Artist: The Woolly Thistle

Thursdays, November 6 - December 11, 2025 | No class on November 27 | 3:30 - 5P | 5 sessions | $175

Pinch it! Roll it! Form it! Build it! Kids will work with a variety of techniques including pinching, coiling, slab rolling, and maybe even the potter's wheel to develop and enhance their clay building skills. We will take inspiration from nature and our imaginations to build function and fanciful forms!

For kids in grades 2-4

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Friday, December 5, 2025 | 5:30 - 8P | One-day workshop | $75

Parents, enjoy a night on the town while your kids have fun learning new skills and expressing themselves in CraftStudies' studios! Includes pizza and snacks for the kids and 20% off at Putnam's Vine/Yard for parents! Kids ages 8-12. $75.

Held the first Friday of each month. Each night is sold seperately.

• Friday, October 3, 2025: Clay

• Friday, November 7, 2025: Jewelry

• Friday, December 5, 2025: Sewing

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

This program is offered In partnership with the Hartford Parks & Recreation Department

Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 9A - 4P | One-day workshop | $185

In this one-day workshop, create an artisan, heirloom-quality basket from start to finish! The baskets are woven using reed with a hardwood base, rails, and rim. You choose the basket style to weave in your one-day workshop. Registration closes one week prior to the workshop date.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Ray Lagasse

Saturdays, October 25 - December 20, 2025 | 9A - 12P | No class on November 8th, November 29th, or December 13th | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing and decorating. Through demonstration and one-on-one instruction, we will build on each student's interests and skills. Bring your desire to get your hands dirty! Designed for all potters, from the absolute beginners to those with experience and enthusiasm to continue learning in a supportive environment.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill

Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 10A - 4P | One-day workshop | $175

Spend a day making your own fabulous earrings! Using wire, we will make french ear wires, dangles, hoops and much more. Making earrings can be easily done using a few hand tools and a little imagination. Wire, and some sheet metal, plus beads will all be used. Silverplated, sterling, goldfilled and copper wire will be used. $25 materials fee, payable to instructor.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Joy Raskin

Saturdays, November 15 - December 6, 2025 | 4 - 7P | No class on November 29 | 3 sessions | $300 (registration for 2 people)

Kids and care-givers try your hands at the potter's wheel--together! Share the experience of learning the basics of wheel-throwing, including centering, shaping, trimming and glazing. This three-part workshop is designed for kids, ages 7+, and one caring adult. Includes pizza!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Open Studio: Open Studio is available by request for the duration of your class for participating adults only.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Sunday, December 7, 2025 | 10A - 1P | One-day workshop | $75

Play with color! Discover how fiber choice, preparation, and spinning methods influence the final yarn's color, and how to predict the outcomes of different colorways, prevent dullness, and create vibrant, and uniquely patterned yarns for your projects. Learn how to draft and control the spinning process to achieve specific color blending and transitions.

Supplies: $40 material fee due to instructor at the time of workshop. Students are encouraged to register for the Dyeing Roving workshop, where you will create a spectrum of roving colors that can be used in this workshop in lieu of the materials fee.

Teaching Artist: Ellen Minard

Saturday, December 7, 2025 | 1 - 4P | One-day workshop | $75

If you've never used a sewing machine or you’d simply like a refresher, this workshop is for you! Learn the anatomy of the sewing machine, including, bobbin winding, threading, stitch selection, and sewing a variety of seams. Together, we'll make a quick and easy, yet endlessly customizable pillowcase.

Supplies: Bring your own sewing machine (plus its feet and manual) or use one of the studio’s machines.

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

Sunday, December 7, 2025, 1:30P - 4P; Wednesday, December 11, 2025, 5 - 8P; Sunday, December 14, 2025, 1:30P - 4P | 3 sessions | $225

Create a memorable holiday with pottery and baking! Sculpt a ceramic pie dish and master pie-baking in this unique collaboration with King Arthur Baking Company.

• December 7 at CraftStudies

• December 11 at King Arthur Baking Company

• December 14 at CraftStudies

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching & Guest Artists: Tony Luckino, King Arthur Baking School

Mondays, November 17 - December 15, 2025 | 9:30A - 12P | 5 sessions | $250

Take your hand-building practice to the next level. Learn how to roll your own slabs and manipulate them into functional and sculptural creations of your own design. Designed for those with basic knowledge of hand-building.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tony Luckino

Mondays, November 10 - December 22, 2025 | Skips November 24th | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, shaping, and trimming pots. Learn to make functional forms, attach handles, and explore surface decoration with the help of an expert potter and teaching artist.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Tuesdays, November 18 - December 16, 2025 | 3:30 - 5:15P | 5 sessions | $150

Tweens and teens takeover the Clay Studio! Open to youth, ages 10+ of all skill levels who want to try something new, improve skills, and have fun. Instruction in wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques are guided by student interests and ideas. Snacks provided!

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Tuesdays, November 18 - December 16, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 5 sessions | $300

Discover the art of lost wax casting in this hands-on jewelry class. Create detailed wax models, prepare them for casting in metal, and finish your metal pieces. You'll gain experience with tools and techniques while exploring creative design possibilities.

Bench Time: 5 bench times are included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Wax and finishing supplies are included with registration. An additional casting fee is dependent upon student’s design.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Tuesdays, December 2 - 16, 2025 | No class on September 23 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 3 sessions | $150

Learn and practice dimensional embroidery stitches, using more than a needle and thread. With a variety of threads we will utilize wrapping , padding, combination stitches, and other techniques and materials to create a sampler. Suitable for all levels, though some embroidery experience is helpful.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: June Albright

Tuesdays, November 18 - December 16, 2025 | 6 - 8:30P | 5 sessions | $300

Learn, or revisit, the fundamentals of working on the pottery wheel in a relaxed learning atmosphere. Gain confidence making and trimming pots on the wheel through step-by-step demonstrations and individualized instruction. A great class for tuning up your wheel skills.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tim McCosker

Wednesdays, November 5 - December 17, 2025 | Skips November 26th | 10A - 1P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn wheel-throwing basics or refine your practice making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing, and decorative techniques. Designed for all potters, from beginners to those with experience.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher

Wednesdays, September 10 - December 10, 2025 | No class on October 1 & November 26 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 12 sessions | $500 + $50 Glaze Material Fee

Explore the world of glazes through guest lectures and hands-on learning! Discover what makes up a glaze, the science behind the materials, and how a glaze formula is formed. Then, put theory into practice by formulating and testing your very own glazes. You’ll learn to think backwards in the creative pottery process—from glaze to vessel—by creating a glaze and then a piece that will highlight your custom glaze.

Students must have previously taken at least three 4-6 week clay classes with CraftStudies before registering for this class.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the 3-month duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher

Wednesdays, December 3 - 17, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 3 sessions | $175

Join us this December for a cozy introduction to knitting! Over 3 evenings (December 3, 10 & 17, 5:30–7:30pm), Martha of The Woolly Thistle will guide you through the Easy Fingerless Mitts pattern by Roxanne Richardson. Perfect for beginners or those looking for a refresher, you’ll learn the essentials: how to cast on, knit and purl stitches, read a pattern, bind off, seam, and finish your project with confidence. Get stuck? Martha will be there to help you along and how to learn from any wee mistakes you make along the way!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration, including a ball of Rauma Fivel yarn, an oh-so soft yarn made from 100% Norwegian wool and spun in Norway, at the center of Scandinavian knitting culture. Plus, the needles, stitch markers, and all the other tools needed to make a beautiful pair of handknit fingerless mitts.

Guest Artist: The Woolly Thistle

Thursdays, November 6 - December 11, 2025 | No class on November 27 | 3:30 - 5P | 5 sessions | $175

Pinch it! Roll it! Form it! Build it! Kids will work with a variety of techniques including pinching, coiling, slab rolling, and maybe even the potter's wheel to develop and enhance their clay building skills. We will take inspiration from nature and our imaginations to build function and fanciful forms!

For kids in grades 2-4

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Sunday, December 7, 2025, 9:30A - 12P; Wednesday, December 11, 2025, 5 - 8P; Sunday, December 14, 2025, 9:30A -12P | 3 sessions | $225

Create a memorable holiday with pottery and baking! Sculpt a ceramic pie dish and master pie-baking in this unique collaboration with King Arthur Baking Company.

• December 7 at CraftStudies

• December 11 at King Arthur Baking Company

• December 14 at CraftStudies

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching & Guest Artists: Tony Luckino, King Arthur Baking School

Sunday, December 14, 2025 | 9A - 1P | One-day workshop | $100

Enjoy the simple pleasure of creating a decoration or gift from local materials that have been responsibly harvested. Utilizing techniques common to the Scandinavian and Russian style of basketry, you will craft birds and stars from strips of inner bark from the paper birch. Included is a discussion on how the material is harvested and prepared. For students, ages 14+.

Supplies: Cost of materials $35, payable to instructor

Teaching Artist: Penny Hewitt

Sunday, December 14, 2025 | 10A - 3P | One-day workshop | $100

Ah the beauty of candlelight! In this workshop you will not only learn how to solder and construct these light emitting vessels, but also how to add patterns to the metal that will transform that light into magical patterns on your walls.

Bench Time: 1 bench time is included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Sunday, December 7, 2025, 1:30P - 4P; Wednesday, December 11, 2025, 5 - 8P; Sunday, December 14, 2025, 1:30A -4P | 3 sessions | $225

Create a memorable holiday with pottery and baking! Sculpt a ceramic pie dish and master pie-baking in this unique collaboration with King Arthur Baking Company.

• December 7 at CraftStudies

• December 11 at King Arthur Baking Company

• December 14 at CraftStudies

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching & Guest Artists: Tony Luckino, King Arthur Baking School

Mondays, November 17 - December 15, 2025 | 9:30A - 12P | 5 sessions | $250

Take your hand-building practice to the next level. Learn how to roll your own slabs and manipulate them into functional and sculptural creations of your own design. Designed for those with basic knowledge of hand-building.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tony Luckino

Mondays, November 10 - December 22, 2025 | Skips November 24th | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, shaping, and trimming pots. Learn to make functional forms, attach handles, and explore surface decoration with the help of an expert potter and teaching artist.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Tuesdays, November 18 - December 16, 2025 | 3:30 - 5:15P | 5 sessions | $150

Tweens and teens takeover the Clay Studio! Open to youth, ages 10+ of all skill levels who want to try something new, improve skills, and have fun. Instruction in wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques are guided by student interests and ideas. Snacks provided!

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Tuesdays, December 2 - 16, 2025 | No class on September 23 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 3 sessions | $150

Learn and practice dimensional embroidery stitches, using more than a needle and thread. With a variety of threads we will utilize wrapping , padding, combination stitches, and other techniques and materials to create a sampler. Suitable for all levels, though some embroidery experience is helpful.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: June Albright

Tuesdays, November 18 - December 16, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 5 sessions | $300

Discover the art of lost wax casting in this hands-on jewelry class. Create detailed wax models, prepare them for casting in metal, and finish your metal pieces. You'll gain experience with tools and techniques while exploring creative design possibilities.

Bench Time: 5 bench times are included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Wax and finishing supplies are included with registration. An additional casting fee is dependent upon student’s design.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Tuesdays, November 18 - December 16, 2025 | 6 - 8:30P | 5 sessions | $300

Learn, or revisit, the fundamentals of working on the pottery wheel in a relaxed learning atmosphere. Gain confidence making and trimming pots on the wheel through step-by-step demonstrations and individualized instruction. A great class for tuning up your wheel skills.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tim McCosker

Wednesdays, November 5 - December 17, 2025 | Skips November 26th | 10A - 1P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn wheel-throwing basics or refine your practice making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing, and decorative techniques. Designed for all potters, from beginners to those with experience.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher

Wednesdays, December 3 - 17, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 3 sessions | $175

Join us this December for a cozy introduction to knitting! Over 3 evenings (December 3, 10 & 17, 5:30–7:30pm), Martha of The Woolly Thistle will guide you through the Easy Fingerless Mitts pattern by Roxanne Richardson. Perfect for beginners or those looking for a refresher, you’ll learn the essentials: how to cast on, knit and purl stitches, read a pattern, bind off, seam, and finish your project with confidence. Get stuck? Martha will be there to help you along and how to learn from any wee mistakes you make along the way!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration, including a ball of Rauma Fivel yarn, an oh-so soft yarn made from 100% Norwegian wool and spun in Norway, at the center of Scandinavian knitting culture. Plus, the needles, stitch markers, and all the other tools needed to make a beautiful pair of handknit fingerless mitts.

Guest Artist: The Woolly Thistle

Friday, December 19, 2025 | 6 - 8P | One-day workshop | $200 (registration for 2 people)

Clay is more fun in pairs! Learn how to throw a basic pot on the wheel. No experience needed, just a willingness to have some fun and to get a little dirty! Registration includes clay, use of tools, glaze, and firing for 2 people. Your work will be glazed in your color of choice, fired, and ready for pick up about 2 weeks after the workshop. Includes 20% off at Putnam's Vine/Yard for the night!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Saturdays, October 25 - December 20, 2025 | 9A - 12P | No class on November 8th, November 29th, or December 13th | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing and decorating. Through demonstration and one-on-one instruction, we will build on each student's interests and skills. Bring your desire to get your hands dirty! Designed for all potters, from the absolute beginners to those with experience and enthusiasm to continue learning in a supportive environment.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill

Saturday, December 20 - Sunday, December 21, 2025 | 10A - 3P | 2 sessions | $200

Are you a confident beginner or intermediate sewist? Join us for a weekend intensive working on wardrobe-worthy projects. Bring your own patterns or make a top and bottom set of tried and true wardrobe staples, as you learn new skills and perfect the ones you know.

Coffee and snacks will be provided each day, so you can spend the weekend stitching.

Supplies: Bring your sewing machine (plus its feet and manual) or use one of the studio's sewing machines.

In addition, print your patterns on size A0 paper at your local copy shop. Ask the shop to print at 100% with no scaling or tiling.

Mary will be in touch with students in advance of the class to discuss your goals and appropriate fabric selection.

Teaching Artist: Mary Worrell

Saturday, December 20 - Sunday, December 21, 2025 | 10A - 3P | 2 sessions | $200

Are you a confident beginner or intermediate sewist? Join us for a weekend intensive working on wardrobe-worthy projects. Bring your own patterns or make a top and bottom set of tried and true wardrobe staples, as you learn new skills and perfect the ones you know.

Coffee and snacks will be provided each day, so you can spend the weekend stitching.

Supplies: Bring your sewing machine (plus its feet and manual) or use one of the studio's sewing machines.

In addition, print your patterns on size A0 paper at your local copy shop. Ask the shop to print at 100% with no scaling or tiling.

Mary will be in touch with students in advance of the class to discuss your goals and appropriate fabric selection.

Teaching Artist: Mary Worrell

Mondays, November 10 - December 22, 2025 | Skips November 24th | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, shaping, and trimming pots. Learn to make functional forms, attach handles, and explore surface decoration with the help of an expert potter and teaching artist.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm