Collaging is the art of sticking various different materials such as photographs, pieces of paper or fabric on to a backing. In this class, students will learn about the aesthetics of collage, melding the ideas of reality and fiction as the instructor guides them through the process of creating their own piece using everyday materials. 

Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring any materials you’d like to incorporate into your collage piece.

Monday, September 28
5 – 9 pm

Instructor: Sogand Tabatabaei
Ages: Adult (16+) | All Levels

Collaging is the art of sticking various different materials such as photographs, pieces of paper or fabric on to a backing. In this class, students will learn about the aesthetics of collage, melding the ideas of reality and fiction as the instructor guides them through the process of creating their own piece using everyday materials. 

Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring any materials you’d like to incorporate into your collage piece.

Monday, August 31
5 – 9 pm

Instructor: Sogand Tabatabaei
Ages: Adult (16+) | All Levels

Join us for a fun and festive clay-making adventure! In this hands-on class kids ages 7-11 will learn fundamental hand building techniques including pinch pots, coil building, and basic sculpture to create unique themed masterpieces. Students will craft ornaments, festive lanterns, and more, exploring their creativity while gaining skills in working with clay. All materials are provided- just bring your imagination.

Mondays, September 7 – 28
5:30 – 7:30 pm

Instructor: Emily Reid
Ages: 7 – 11 | All Levels

Join us for a fun and festive clay-making adventure! In this hands-on class kids ages 7-11 will learn fundamental hand building techniques including pinch pots, coil building, and basic sculpture to create unique themed masterpieces. Students will craft ornaments, festive lanterns, and more, exploring their creativity while gaining skills in working with clay. All materials are provided- just bring your imagination.

Mondays, August 10 – 31
5:30 – 7:30 pm

Instructor: Emily Reid
Ages: 7 – 11 | All Levels

In this 5-week course, students will work with the instructor to sew their own pair of elastic waist pants. In class, students will learn how to read a pattern, basic pant construction, and pant specific fitting techniques. Completing the beginner sewing class is preferred but not required. 

Note: The Museum School has Singer Brilliance 6180 brand sewing machines, tools and fabric for students to use but please feel free to bring your own machine, if you are familiar with it, and supplies. 

The Museum School has an embroidery and serger/overlock machines for student use.

Tuesdays, October 6 – November 3
5:30 – 9 pm

Instructor: Selah Peña
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels

In this 5-week course, students will work with the instructor on learning button up shirt design and fitting. Over the duration of this course, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of shirt design, fitting techniques, reading a pattern, sewing a button hole, hem and more! The pattern will be provided. 

Note: The Museum School has Singer Brilliance 6180 brand sewing machines, tools and fabric for students to use but please feel free to bring your own machine and supplies if you’d like. 

Tuesdays, September 1 – 29
5:30 – 9 pm

Instructor: Selah Peña
Age: Adult (16+) | All levels

In this 4 week course students will learn to master the basics of sewing and complete your very own pillow and custom cover from a design and fabric of your choosing. If you’re a beginner or someone who needs a refresher, this class is for you!  Students will learn basic sewing machine mechanics and accessories, sewing machine control and coordination (sewing in lines, curves and corners), basic hand sewing and stitches, fabric and notion selection, proper cutting techniques, and how to start designing and executing  your own sewing projects. 

Note: The Museum School has Singer Brilliance 6180 brand sewing machines, tools and fabric for students to use but please feel free to bring your own machine, if you are familiar with it and supplies.

The Museum School also has an embroidery and serger/overlock machines for student use.  

Tuesdays, August 4 – 25
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Selah Peña
Age: Adult (16+) | Beginner to Intermediate

This course is an introductory exploration of screen printing using paper stencils. Screen printing is a fast and easy way to create everything from fields of color to detailed and intricate designs – the possibilities are endless. In this course, students will learn about screen maintenance, printing process and how to care for printing tools and supplies. Participants will walk away from the course with an edition of their own multi-layered screen prints with one-of-a-kind designs. 

Saturday, September 26
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Kolin Perry
Ages: Adult (16+) | All Levels

This course is an introductory exploration of screen printing using paper stencils. Screen printing is a fast and easy way to create everything from fields of color to detailed and intricate designs – the possibilities are endless. In this course, students will learn about screen maintenance, printing process and how to care for printing tools and supplies. Participants will walk away from the course with an edition of their own multi-layered screen prints with one-of-a-kind designs. 

Saturday, August 29
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Kolin Perry
Ages: Adult (16+) | All Levels

This class explores the possibilities of self-expression through charcoal, watercolor, and acrylic. Through guided introspection and creative exploration, students will work to uncover the messages they wish to communicate through their art. Along the way, the fundamentals of each medium will be introduced and reinforced as participants progress toward creating full-scale, finished works. All supplies will be provided.

Fridays, July 24 and 31
4 – 7 pm

Instructor: Ray Bacasegua Valdez
Ages: Adult (16+) | All Levels