You will have time to work on 4 or more leather projects depending on size and complexity. Choices for your projects can be from the following: Make a leather shoulder bag or two, make a tote, learn how to use a wood burning tool to inscribe a design onto the leather and then colorize it. With your first bag all done on Day One you can make some accessories for days two and three, such as a leather belt, phone pouch, key fobs, “magic braid” bracelets, and other smaller projects…OR…you can make another bag such as a Fringe Bag, portfolio, etc.! 

This class is for students who have bisque pieces ready to glaze.  These pieces could have been made in Open Studio, the Resident Artist Series, Workshops, etc.  

Artists will have the opportunity to try their hand at watercolor, learning a variety of Watercolor strokes. Guided by your experienced instructor, Caryn Raming, this workshop is perfect for those who haven’t tried watercolor in a while, or those who are brand new to the medium!

All Materials are provided – just bring your willingness to learn. Come ready to paint, explore, and grow your skills in a supportive, creative environment.

This hands-on workshop introduces the fundamentals of leatherworking in a creative, supportive environment. Participants may choose to create a leather shoulder bag or select from a variety of functional projects while learning cutting, stitching, and basic tool techniques. All materials, tools, and instruction are provided, and no prior experience is required.

Expand your watercolor confidence in this hands-on workshop designed for adults with beginner-level experience. Guided by your experienced instructor, Caryn Raming, you'll use your foundational knowledge of strokes and washes to create watercolor paintings. This session is perfect if you've painted in watercolor before and are ready to strengthen your technique through practice and guidance.

All materials will be provided—just bring your favorite brushes, paints, or tools, and a willingness to learn. Come ready to paint, explore, and grow your skills in a supportive, creative environment.

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This workshop offers an easy, supportive path into oil painting for those who are new to oils or seeking a fresh, confidence-building start. We’ll take our inspiration from the Impressionists and through clear demonstrations, guided exercises, and step-by-step instruction, you are introduced to the essentials of oil painting in a relaxed and encouraging environment. Everyone will finish a painting ready to hang. 

Explore the expansive world of book arts in this 3 day workshop, where you will learn the basics of papermaking and a variety of bookbinding techniques! This beginner level class will introduce how to make paper from organic and recycled pulp, using a process simple enough to be recreated at home or in the classroom. Students will learn how to use a mold and deckle to pull their own sheets that can be later used in their hand-made books. Mia will be demonstrating book-binding techniques using stitching and folding, and students will have the opportunity to create two bound works. This is the perfect class for art teachers looking to bring back new skills to their classrooms, or anyone interested in expanding their 2D practice to a 3D form!

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Inspired by the Japanese practice of Kintsugi, this collage workshop invites participants to explore mindfulness and self-compassion by transforming fragments into a unified work, honoring imperfections as places of strength, beauty, and light.

This class is presented in partnership with the Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation as part of their Bee Kind mental health awareness initiative.

In this 4 day mold making class, we will explore and create different types of clay molds and texture molds.  The focus will be on making the molds and testing the molds for accuracy and ability to use in your studio practice.   This class includes Open Studio only on the day of class.  There is no glazing component to this class.