Learn how to make your own books and journals in this hands-on introduction to bookbinding workshop. Starting with a brief introduction to the form of the book, students will learn how to identify different parts of the book and plan out materials and content. Using basic bookbinding tools and techniques, students will learn 3-4 different binding structures and leave with finished models that can be used as journals and sketchbooks or as reference models for creating your own at home. These skills will provide a foundation that can be built upon to create more advanced structures. All materials and tools will be provided and no prior bookbinding experience necessary!

Sunday, October 19
10 am – 3 pm

Instructor: Bobby Lee
Age: Adult ( 16+) | All Levels

What makes a story unforgettable? In this class, students will explore the art of short story writing by learning how to craft engaging narratives that capture a reader’s imagination. Unlike news or business writing, creative writing prioritizes storytelling over strict facts, allowing room for invention, personal experiences, and even reimagined fairy tales. Through guided exercises, students will practice key elements of storytelling—such as character development, setting, dialogue, and conflict—while experimenting with both real-life inspiration and pure fiction. By the end of the class, participants will have written their own short stories and discovered tools to continue their creative writing journey.

Saturday, December 6
10 am – 3 pm

Instructor: Em Tomeo
Ages: Adult (16+) | All Levels

What makes a story unforgettable? In this class, students will explore the art of short story writing by learning how to craft engaging narratives that capture a reader’s imagination. Unlike news or business writing, creative writing prioritizes storytelling over strict facts, allowing room for invention, personal experiences, and even reimagined fairy tales. Through guided exercises, students will practice key elements of storytelling—such as character development, setting, dialogue, and conflict—while experimenting with both real-life inspiration and pure fiction. By the end of the class, participants will have written their own short stories and discovered tools to continue their creative writing journey.

Saturday, November 1
10 am – 3 pm

Instructor: Em Tomeo
Ages: Adult (16+) | All Levels

What makes a story unforgettable? In this class, students will explore the art of short story writing by learning how to craft engaging narratives that capture a reader’s imagination. Unlike news or business writing, creative writing prioritizes storytelling over strict facts, allowing room for invention, personal experiences, and even reimagined fairy tales. Through guided exercises, students will practice key elements of storytelling—such as character development, setting, dialogue, and conflict—while experimenting with both real-life inspiration and pure fiction. By the end of the class, participants will have written their own short stories and discovered tools to continue their creative writing journey.

Saturday, October 4
10 am – 3 pm

Instructor: Em Tomeo
Ages: Adult (16+) | All Levels

In this hands-on workshop, participants will dive into the fundamentals of ceramic glazing. Through guided instruction, they’ll explore glaze chemistry, learn about key materials, and safely mix their own base glaze from scratch. By the end of the session, each participant will have created and applied a custom glaze to a test tile—laying the foundation for developing unique glaze colors in the next session. During the next session, you will glaze a prefabricated mug with your very own unique glaze. 

Tuesdays, October 7 and 14
5 – 9 pm

Instructor: Brittany Sundheim
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels

In this hands-on workshop, participants will dive into the fundamentals of ceramic glazing. Through guided instruction, they’ll explore glaze chemistry, learn about key materials, and safely mix their own base glaze from scratch. By the end of the session, each participant will have created and applied a custom glaze to a test tile—laying the foundation for developing unique glaze colors in the next session. During the next session, you will glaze a prefabricated mug with your very own unique glaze. 

Tuesdays, September 23 and 30
5 – 9 pm

Instructor: Brittany Sundheim
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels

Learn to take high-quality photographs using your iPhone. This hands-on class covers essential techniques in composition, lighting, editing, and advanced camera settings. Students will participate in guided photo shoots and editing exercises throughout class. 
Basic familiarity with iPhone use is required. Perfect for anyone ready to move beyond snapshots and start creating artistic, visually compelling photographs.

Monday, November 3
5 – 8 pm

Instructor: Julie Tracy
Ages: Adult (16+) | All Levels

Supply List:

• iPhone with updated software

Learn to take high-quality photographs using your iPhone. This hands-on class covers essential techniques in composition, lighting, editing, and advanced camera settings. Students will participate in guided photo shoots and editing exercises throughout class. 
Basic familiarity with iPhone use is required. Perfect for anyone ready to move beyond snapshots and start creating artistic, visually compelling photographs.

Monday, October 6
5 – 8 pm

Instructor: Julie Tracy
Ages: Adult (16+) | All Levels

Supply List:

• iPhone with updated software

Create decorative and functional pottery in this six-week class designed for the beginner as well as those who have taken intermediate pottery classes in the past. Students will learn how to work with clay in both hand building, and wheel-throwing techniques. Finishing methods such as decorating, stamping, painting, and staining will be introduced as well as the discussion and practice of firing and glazing of clay works. Stoneware, B-Mix with Grog, Mighty White and Porcelain clay will be used as well as cone 6 and cone 06 glazes will be available. All firings will be done by the museum in an electric kiln. All materials are provided.

Tuesdays, November 11 – December 16
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: (16+) | All Levels

Nageire is a natural and informal style of ikebana that originated in the 12th century. This style is typically arranged in a tall, cylindrical vase, which presents a unique challenge. Since a kenzan cannot be used in such a container, Nageire requires advanced techniques to secure branches and flowers effectively. This added complexity makes it a more intricate and fascinating approach compared to other ikebana styles. This is a level II class of Ikebana, so it is important that you have previously attended the introduction class unless you already have experience in Ikebana.  

*Note: Truus Ten Kate Sharp has 40+ years of experience practicing Ikebana.

Thursdays, October 2 – 23
5:30 – 7:30 pm

Instructor: Truus Ten Kate Sharp
Age: Adult (16+) | Intermediate

Supplies List: 

• Garden Sheers or Large Kitchen Scissors