Printmaking on Fabric
Dates: Saturday, September 26, from 10 am - 2 pm
Fee: $100/ discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Saman Shojaei Barjuei
Location: Schack Art Center, Printmaking Studio
Explore creative printmaking techniques on fabric to create one-of-a-kind textiles and wearable art in this hands-on workshop! Students will experiment with a variety of printing methods to produce unique patterns, textures, and layered designs on fabric while learning the fundamentals of composition, color, and surface design. Whether you're interested in customizing clothing, making decorative textiles, or exploring a new artistic process, this class offers plenty of room for creativity.
No previous printmaking experience is required. By the end of the course, you'll leave with several beautifully printed fabric pieces and the skills to continue creating your own custom textiles.
Students can bring a few fabric items, such as a tote bag, T-shirt, or other solid-colored fabric pieces. Any color is fine, as long as it’s a solid color.
The instructor will provide a few fabric pieces for practice first, and then students can work on their own items. All other supplies included.
Introduction to Hand Brooms
Date: Saturday, October 3, from 2:00 pm -5:00 pm
Fee: $125/ discount with member code
Ages: 13+
Levels: Beginning
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Sarah Benson
Location: Schack Art Center, Printmaking Studio
Discover the art of traditional broom making in this beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop! Students will learn how to weave two functional hand brooms—a turkey wing broom and a hawk's tail broom—while exploring the tools, materials, and techniques used to create these beautiful handcrafted pieces.
Along the way, you'll gain an understanding of broom construction and weaving methods while creating durable brooms that are as practical as they are decorative. No previous experience is required.
By the end of the class, you'll leave with two completed hand brooms and the foundational skills to continue exploring the craft.
Please note that broom making is a physical activity that requires the use of both hands and feet, and moderate hand strength is recommended.
*All materials provided
Iris Folding
Date: Friday, October 23, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m
Fee: $90/ member; discount with member code
Ages: 12+
Levels: All
Sessions: 2
Instructor: Emily Mallory
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1
Discover the colorful and surprisingly simple art of iris folding while creating a collection of beautiful handmade greeting cards! Using strips of paper folded and layered into eye-catching patterns, you’ll create several festive designs inspired by the winter holidays and the beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
Play with color, pattern, and composition to create cards that are uniquely yours—perfect for sending to friends and family or keeping as little works of art.
All supplies provided.
Paper Quilling: The Art of Rolled Paper
Date: Saturday, October 24, from 10 am -1 pm
Fee: $135/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Nikki Furlong
Location: Schack Art Center, Printmaking Studio
Celebrate the season by creating elegant paper-quilled snowflakes! Discover the timeless art of paper quilling, a traditional craft dating back to the Renaissance. In this festive workshop, you'll learn the foundational techniques of rolling, shaping, bending, and arranging paper strips to create intricate snowflake designs that are perfect for holiday decorating or gifting.
No experience is necessary, and all materials and supplies are included. You'll leave with your own handcrafted quilled snowflakes, along with the skills and inspiration to continue exploring this beautiful and often overlooked art form.
All supplies included.
Paper Quilling: The Art of Rolled Paper
Date: Saturday, November 7, from 10 am -1 pm
Fee: $135/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Nikki Furlong
Location: Schack Art Center, Printmaking Studio
Celebrate the season by creating elegant paper-quilled snowflakes! Discover the timeless art of paper quilling, a traditional craft dating back to the Renaissance. In this festive workshop, you'll learn the foundational techniques of rolling, shaping, bending, and arranging paper strips to create intricate snowflake designs that are perfect for holiday decorating or gifting.
No experience is necessary, and all materials and supplies are included. You'll leave with your own handcrafted quilled snowflakes, along with the skills and inspiration to continue exploring this beautiful and often overlooked art form.
All supplies included.
Making Unique Fabric Mache Bowls
Date: Saturday, November 7, from 11 am - 3 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.
Headwear 101: From Beanies to Balaclavas
Date: Thursday, November 12, from 5 pm - 9 pm
Fee: $115/ 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.
Straw Star Ornament Workshop
Dates: Saturday, November 21 from 10 am to 12 pm
Fee: $90/ discount with member code
Ages: 12+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Kseniia Koshykova
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1
Create beautiful handmade straw stars inspired by traditional Ukrainian and Eastern European holiday decorations. In this 2-hour workshop, participants will learn how to transform natural straw and thread into intricate geometric ornaments using simple weaving techniques. Through step-by-step demonstrations and guided practice, students will explore the cultural history and symbolism of these traditional decorations while creating one or more finished straw stars to take home.
This workshop requires no previous crafting or weaving experience. Participants will leave with new skills, handmade ornaments, and an appreciation for sustainable materials and folk art traditions passed down through generations..
All supplies included.
Mini Floral Embroidery Keychain
Date: Saturday, November 21, from 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Fee: $85/ discount with member code
Ages: 13+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Christie White
Location: Schack Art Center Studios 1 & 2
Learn the basics of hand embroidery while creating your own tiny floral keychain! This beginner-friendly class will introduce you to five simple embroidery stitches, with step-by-step instruction throughout the class.
No previous embroidery experience is needed. You’ll learn the stitches as you go, then use them to create a small floral design on a keychain approximately 1 inch in diameter—perfect for adding a handmade touch to your keys, bag, or backpack.
Come learn, stitch, and create something small and sweet to take home!
All materials will be provided.
Straw Angel Ornament
Date: Sunday, December 6, from 10 am to 12 pm
Fee: $90/ discount with member code
Ages: 12+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Kseniia Koshykova
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1
Discover the beauty of traditional Ukrainian straw weaving in this hands-on workshop. Learn how to work with natural straw to create a delicate angel ornament using traditional weaving techniques passed down through generations.
Along the way, explore the cultural history and significance of Ukrainian straw art while developing a new fiber-art skill. You’ll leave with a handmade straw angel to display or give as a meaningful gift.
All supplies included.
Straw Wreath Ornament
Date: Saturday, January 23, from 10 am to 12 pm
Fee: $90/ discount with member code
Ages: 12+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Kseniia Koshykova
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1
Explore the beauty and tradition of Ukrainian straw weaving in this hands-on workshop. No previous weaving or crafting experience is required, making this a welcoming introduction to this distinctive folk-art tradition.
Through step-by-step demonstrations and guided instruction, students will learn traditional straw-weaving techniques while creating a beautiful decorative wreath. Along the way, the instructor will share the cultural significance, symbolism, and storytelling traditions associated with Ukrainian straw art, offering a meaningful connection between craft and heritage.
Each student will leave with a completed straw wreath and a new appreciation for this traditional art form.
All supplies included.
Stitch + Renew!
Dates: Mondays, February 1 - 22, from 5:00 pm -7:00 pm
Fee: $225/ discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: Beginning
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Isolde Beebe
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1
Give your old clothes a new life! In this hands-on fiber arts class, you’ll transform forgotten shirts, jackets, jeans, and other garments into unique, wearable works of art using fabric collage, embroidery, stitching, and other surface-design techniques.
Start by learning how to plan a design and bring your ideas to life on fabric. Experiment with techniques such as fabric collage, hand stitching, bleach painting, stamping, and needle felting to create layers of color, texture, and personality. You’ll see examples of upcycled clothing and work by other artists for inspiration, along with helpful resources and ideas to keep your creativity going beyond the class.
Throughout the month, you’ll have the opportunity to transform one or more pieces of clothing while building confidence as a fiber artist and discovering just how much potential your old clothes have. Bring a garment you’re ready to reimagine and fall in love with your wardrobe all over again!
*All materials provided
Pine Needle Basketry
Date: Sunday, September 13, from 1:00-4:00 pm
Fee: $95 / discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: Beginning
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Marion Richards
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1
Discover the enchanting world of Pine Needle Basketry in our beginner-friendly art class! In this hands-on workshop, you'll embark on a creative journey as you learn the art of crafting small pine needle baskets from scratch.
Students will learn how to…
start a small basket using a base
coil the basket
how to use the pine needles
Students will create a small pine needle basket.
*All materials provided
DIY Fashion Lab (July 13 - 16 | Ages 11 - 14)
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.
Beginning Punch Needle
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.
Soft Sculpture & Fiber Arts (July 6 - 9 | Ages 11 - 14)
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!
Paper Flowers: Ranunculus Blooms
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
Making Unique Fabric Mache Bowls
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.
Rug Tufting Workshop: Make your very own Rug!
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.
Headwear 101: From Beanies to Balaclavas
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
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.
Introduction to Weaving on the Loom
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.
Stamped with Love: Block Printing
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!
Pop Art Screen Prints
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).
