Dates: Monday -Thursday, July 13–16, from 9 am to 1 pm
Fee: $285
Ages: 11-14 years old
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Isolde Beebe
Location: Schack Art Center, Printmaking Studio

Dive into a week of creative self-expression with wearable art that’s totally your style! Explore tie-dye, shrinky-dink jewelry, felted accessories, and more as you design one-of-a-kind pieces you’ll love to wear.

Students will experiment with fabric, beads, felt, and other fun materials to make jewelry, scarves, bags, and other cool creations. By the end of the week, you’ll have a personal collection of art you can show off — plus a fashion show to celebrate everyone’s amazing designs!

Bring a snack for our break and get ready for a week full of color, creativity, and fun!

All supplies are provided.

Date: Saturday, July 11, from 1 pm to 3:30 pm
Fee: $90/ member discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Cle Franklin
Location: Schack Art Center, Printmaking Studio

Discover the joy of punch needle in this fun and approachable workshop! Students will either design their own image or choose from a variety of templates, learn how to transfer it onto an embroidery hoop, select a color palette, and master the basics of working with the punch needle tool. Once you start punching, it’s hard to stop!

Students will learn how to create and transfer a design to an embroidery hoop, choose color palettes and combine threads effectively, and use the punch needle tool to create texture and dimension. By the end of the class, each student will have a completed punch needle artwork in a 4–5 inch embroidery hoop.

All supplies are provided, and this class is perfect for beginners looking for a creative and hands-on introduction to fiber art.

Dates: Monday - Thursday, July 6 - 9, from 9 am to 1 pm
Fee: $285
Ages: 11-14 years old
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Isolde Beebe
Location: Schack Art Center, Printmaking Studio

This camp is perfect for young artists eager to dive into textile art and soft sculpture. Students will learn a range of fiber techniques — including embroidery, tie-dye, weaving, and needle felting — to create imaginative artwork using fabric and other soft materials.

Throughout the week, participants will build foundational skills in each method, exploring pattern, texture, and design while creating soft sculptures and vibrant fabric pieces. From wearable art to dimensional textile projects, students will experiment and develop creations that reflect their own unique style.

All supplies are included. Please bring a lunch and join us for a fun, hands-on week of creativity and fiber arts exploration!

Date: Saturday, June 27, from 1:00 pm -3:00 pm
Fee: $95 / discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: Beginning
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Farren Haygood
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1

Learn how to transform paper into beautiful blooms. Paper Florist Farren, of Farren Celeste, will teach you how to make realistic paper Ranunculus flowers that won’t wilt or die.

No experience or hand cutting required! Pre-cut, premium cardstock paper petals are provided. This makes learning fun and approachable, while achieving detail that would not be possible by hand.

The workshop includes step-by-step instructions that will make gorgeous paper flowers that you can take home. 

*All materials provided

Date: Saturday, May 9, from 12 pm -4 pm
Fee: $135 / discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Kate Dwyer
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1

In this class, we will be making bowls using fabric, thread, glue, and balloons. Most students go home with 2 bowls after a very fun workshop!

Please bring a rotary cutter and any cotton or silk fabric you'd like to use.

Date: Mondays, February 16 & 23, from 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Fee: $225/ discount with member code
Ages: 13+
Levels: All
Sessions: 2
Instructor: Dimitri Tasakos
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1

In this hands-on class, students will learn the fundamentals of creating their very own custom rug from start to finish. Using a tufting gun, participants will discover how to transfer a flat vector image onto canvas, tuft their design, apply glue and backing, and finish their piece with a professional shave. Perfect for individuals or pairs—this class makes a great creative outing for friends, couples, or family members. By the end of the class, each student will have completed one personalized tufted rug to take home and enjoy.

All supplies included.

Date: Tuesday, February 10, from 5 pm - 9 pm
Fee: $120/ discount with member code
Ages: 16+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Dimitri Tasakos
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1

In this beginner-friendly class, students will learn how to crochet and customize their own piece of headwear—whether it’s a beanie, mask, or balaclava. Perfect for the colder months, this workshop covers the basics of crochet, including how to read and adapt patterns to fit different head sizes. By the end of the class, students will complete one handmade item and leave with the tools, skills, and patterns needed to continue creating on their own.

Students are more than welcome to bring their own yarn and supplies if they’d like to personalize their project. A beanie can be made with any yarn weight, as long as the pattern is adjusted accordingly—so there’s plenty of room for creativity. That said, all necessary materials will be provided, so no one will be left empty-handed if they don’t bring their own.

Fiber Arts Bootcamp: February 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th 6pm-9pm

Through this multi-session workshop attendees will gain hands-on experience in a wide variety of fiber art styles. From weaving, to felting, and embroidery, you will leave each session with fresh ideas for your own practice as well as ways educators can incorporate fiber art practices into their classrooms. This workshop is open to educators, beginning fiber arts practitioners, or anyone looking to get introductory knowledge in various fiber arts practices!

Instructors: Isolde Beebe & Tara Thomas

Registration Fee: $250 per person (price includes the $50 supply fee)

Week 1: Embroidery Basics to Advanced and how to Needle felt

🎯 Goals

• Learn and practice foundational to advanced embroidery stitches.

• Explore creative applications of embroidery in art and everyday objects.

• Develop strategies for teaching embroidery and needle felting across K–12 levels.

• Encourage slow, mindful making and personal expression.

🎨 Week 2: Surface Design – Paint, Dye, Bleach, Batik & Stamp

🎯 Goals

• Introduce students to a variety of surface design techniques.

• Emphasize experimentation, accessibility, and creative expression.

• Provide adaptable, low-cost project ideas for K–12 classrooms.

• Encourage sustainable practices through upcycling and DIY materials.

🧶 Week 3: Intro to Weaving – Tools, Materials & Projects

🎯 Goals

• Introduce students to the basics of weaving and loom construction.

• Explore simple, low-cost weaving tools and techniques.

• Provide adaptable project ideas for different age groups.

• Share inspiring examples and books to deepen understanding.

🧵 Week 4: Final Project – Fiber Fusion

🎯 Goals

• Encourage creative freedom and personal expression.

• Apply multiple fiber techniques learned in Weeks 1–3.

• Develop a finished piece that showcases individual voice and craftsmanship.

• Practice planning, problem-solving, and reflection.

Date: Saturdays, January 31 & February 14 from 9 am to 12:30pm
Fee: $250 / discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 2
Instructor: Elizabeth Moncrief
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1

Discover the art of weaving in this hands-on introductory course designed to give you a solid foundation in weaving techniques. You'll learn the basic mechanics of weaving while creating a luxurious handwoven scarf—perfect to keep or give as a thoughtful gift.

Students will work on tabletop looms, which are available to take home between sessions. This is a great opportunity to explore the craft without a significant upfront investment and to experiment with your creativity in a relaxed, supportive group setting. Whether you're curious or committed, come see if weaving is your next passion!

All supplies are included.

A refundable $100 deposit is required for the use of the table loom. This deposit will be returned at the end of the workshop, provided the loom is returned in good condition.

Dates: Saturday, December 14 from 10:30 am-12 pm
Fee: $85 / discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Foram Shah
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1

Celebrate the joy of the holiday season with the timeless art of Indian hand-carved block printing! In this hands-on workshop, you'll explore the beauty of traditional Indian designs while creating your own stunning, one-of-a-kind gift bag/Tote bag and wrapping paper. Using authentic hand-carved wooden blocks, you'll learn the techniques of block printing on fabric and paper, adding a personal and cultural touch to your holiday gifts. Whether new to printing or looking to refine your skills, this class will spark your creativity and give your holiday gifts a unique and heartfelt flair.

All materials are provided, including fabric gift bags, wrapping papers, and tissues. Plus, you'll take home a Block Printing Starter Kit, complete with hand-carved blocks, paints, and step-by-step information to continue your creative journey at home.

Perfect for individuals or groups, this class is ideal for those who want to give more than just a gift – share a piece of tradition and creativity this holiday season!

Dates: Friday, August 23, from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee: $125 / discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Samuel Case
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 2

Learn the same silkscreen techniques that Pop artists like Andy Warhol used to create your own bright and bold work of art. Join us for a one-day seminar to learn the basics of screen printing and leave with your very own hand-made prints at the end of the session!

Students will learn how to coat and prepare screens for printing, how to adjust a photo and print it to burn a screen, how to register and print a 2-color image, the basics of what papers and inks to use in screen printing, and how to properly clean and care for screens.

Students will create 5 two-color prints on 9 x 12 paper (t-shirts are optional if a student wants to supply their own shirt).