Dates: Sunday, August 30, from 10 am - 5 pm
Fee: $135/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Saman Shojaei Barjuei
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 2

In this one-day workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of carving a wooden kitchen spoon, one of the most practical and rewarding introductions to woodcarving. You’ll be guided through the full process, including wood selection, understanding grain direction, preparing spoon blanks, safe and effective carving techniques, shaping the bowl and handle, and applying a traditional food-safe oil finish.

This hands-on class is designed for beginners, but also valuable for anyone wanting to build stronger carving skills. By the end of the workshop, students will leave with a handcrafted spoon and the confidence to continue future carving projects at home.

Students will need to bring to class:

1. 1- FLEXCUT Detail Knife

    KN13

   https://a.co/d/bLkypoX

   2- PFEIL "Swiss Made" Intermediate #7 Gouge, 10mm Bent Gouge

   https://a.co/d/cqH1adF

   3- F Clamps

   https://a.co/d/05Mx8RrT

   4- Carving glove

Also, remember to bring a lunch as this is a whole day class, and there will be a break to eat.

Dates: Fridays, September 4 & 11, from 6 pm - 9 pm
Fee: $155 / discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 2
Instructor: Saman Shojaei Barjuei
Location: Schack Art Center, Printmaking Studio

In this hands-on workshop, students will learn to carve a beautiful, leaf-shaped wooden bowl, refining details to enhance its natural form. Through step-by-step instruction, participants will explore various carving tool techniques, including shaping, sanding, and finishing methods, to create a functional and decorative piece. By the end of the class, participants will have completed a hand-carved leaf bowl, building confidence in their woodworking skills. This class is designed for intermediate students with prior carving experience or those who have completed one of Saman’s carving classes.

Students will need to bring to class:

• 1- FLEXCUT Detail Knife

   KN13

  https://a.co/d/bLkypoX

  2- PFEIL "Swiss Made" Intermediate #7 Gouge, 10mm Bent Gouge

  https://a.co/d/cqH1adF

  3- F Clamps

  https://a.co/d/05Mx8RrT

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.

Dates: Fridays, October 2-30 from 1 pm - 4 pm
Fee: $245/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 5
Instructor: Saman Shojaei Barjuei
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting and Drawing Studio

Explore the exciting possibilities of combining sculpture and painting in this hands-on mixed-media workshop! Students will create a vibrant relief sculpture of a favorite fruit—such as a pomegranate, lemon, orange, or other botanical subject—on a 16" × 20" canvas. Using lightweight construction foam to build the form and flexible modeling paste to create realistic texture and dimension, participants will transform a flat canvas into a striking three-dimensional work of art.

Through step-by-step instruction, students will learn how to construct and refine a raised relief sculpture, sculpt organic forms and branches, and integrate these elements into a cohesive composition. The workshop concludes with acrylic painting techniques that bring the sculpture to life through color, shading, and background design, along with painted leaves and other finishing details.

By the end of class, each student will leave with a completed sculpted and painted mixed-media canvas that beautifully blends the depth of sculpture with the expressive qualities of acrylic painting.

Materials provided by the instructor:

• One 16" × 20" canvas

• Construction foam

• Flexible modeling paste

• Sponge

• Glue

Students should bring:

• An X-Acto knife (https://a.co/d/9APGBn)

• An apron

• Mod Podge (https://a.co/d/1wJJUVt)

• A palette knife (https://a.co/d/anlaUxh)

Dates: Fridays. October 2, 9, and 16 from 6 pm - 9 pm
Fee: $160 / discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 3
Instructor: Saman Shojaei Barjuei
Location: Schack Art Center, Printmaking Studio

Would you like to see how you would carve a 3-dimensional figure or object? Saman is just the person to show you how to go about it, from the different tools to use to what woods to choose for your project. In this class, a 3-dimensional whimsical animal will be carved. During the class, Saman will discuss and demonstrate sharpening and honing techniques to keep your tool edges razor-sharp.

Students will need to bring to class:

• Flex Cut Knife

All other supplies will be provided.

Dates: Saturday & Sunday, October 3-4 from 10 am - 2 pm
Fee: $155/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 2
Instructor: Saman Shojaei Barjuei
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting and Drawing Studio

In this hands-on workshop, students will explore the exciting world of mixed-media painting while creating a richly layered, one-of-a-kind artwork. Through step-by-step instruction, you'll learn how to build dimensional surfaces with modeling paste, seamlessly incorporate printed images using decoupage techniques, and bring your composition together with expressive acrylic painting. Along the way, you'll discover how texture, imagery, and color can work together to create depth, interest, and a unique visual story.

All supplies are included.

Dates: Fridays, November 6, 13, and 20, from 6 pm - 9 pm
Fee: $175/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 3
Instructor: Saman Shojaei Barjuei
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 2

Discover the relaxing art of whittling in this hands-on class. Using just a carving knife, students create small wooden crafts such as hairpins, combs, pendants, T-shirt pins, or other decorative pieces. Students choose from designs provided by the instructor and learn essential whittling techniques. These functional pieces can be used daily or given as handmade gifts. No previous experience is required.

Students will need to bring to class:

• FLEXCUT Detail Knife KN13

All other supplies will be provided by the instructor.

Dates: Fridays, November 13 -December 11 (SKIP NOV 27), from 1 pm - 4 pm
Fee: $155/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Saman Shojaei Barjuei
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1

Celebrate the holiday season by carving your own handcrafted Christmas ornament! In this beginner-friendly workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of whittling while creating a charming wooden ornament to take home and enjoy for years to come. Students will be guided through the carving process, covering safe knife techniques, wood selection, shaping, and finishing methods. Sharpening and honing techniques will also be demonstrated to help keep carving tools razor-sharp.

Students will need to bring to class:

• Flexcut carving knife

All other materials and supplies will be provided by the instructor.

Dates: Sunday, November 15, from 10 am - 2 pm
Fee: $125/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Saman Shojaei Barjuei
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1

In this one-day workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of carving a wooden kitchen spoon, one of the most practical and rewarding introductions to woodcarving. You’ll be guided through the full process, including wood selection, understanding grain direction, preparing spoon blanks, safe and effective carving techniques, shaping the bowl and handle, and applying a traditional food-safe oil finish.

This hands-on class is designed for beginners, but it is also valuable for anyone wanting to build stronger carving skills. By the end of the workshop, students will leave with a handcrafted spoon and the confidence to continue future carving projects at home.

Students will need to bring to class:

1. 1- FLEXCUT Detail Knife

    KN13

   https://a.co/d/bLkypoX

   2- PFEIL "Swiss Made" Intermediate #7 Gouge, 10mm Bent Gouge

   https://a.co/d/cqH1adF

   3- F Clamps

   https://a.co/d/05Mx8RrT

   4- Carving glove

Dates: Fridays. December 4, 11, and 18 from 6 pm - 9 pm
Fee: $155 / discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 3
Instructor: Saman Shojaei Barjuei
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 2

Would you like to see how you would carve a 3-dimensional figure or object? Saman is just the person to show you how to go about it, from the different tools to use to what woods to choose for your project. In this class, a 3-dimensional whimsical animal will be carved. During the class, Saman will discuss and demonstrate sharpening and honing techniques to keep your tool edges razor-sharp.

Students will need to bring to class:

• Flex Cut Knife

All other supplies will be provided by the instructor.