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Memory maps can connect students to maps in general, their various uses throughout human history, and illustrative map making traditions. It also gets them thinking about way-finding on a very personal level and as an element of story telling and memory. You can facilitate a memory to map together- taking a walk as a group for example- or they can work with a memory all their own. Students could map their neighborhoods, their walk to school or a local park, another special place from their experience, or even their homes and yards. Because it engages memory and is evocative of personal narrative and mythologies, this is also a wonderful activity for adults. 

Join us for an engaging glass crafting workshop, guided by stained glass artist Meghan Brasuell. You'll have the chance to create a leaf sun catcher. In this session, you will select your own glass color palette while learning the Tiffany-style stained glass technique. This class welcomes all skill levels and is designed to ignite your creativity, allowing you to learn a new art form! Each participant will leave with a one-of-a-kind piece they made themselves, with a pattern measuring approximately 5 inches in height.

In this introductory class, you will learn the basic method of bead weaving using a loom, thread and iridescent seed beads to create a dynamic and comfortable bracelet with leather ends and a silver button closure. You will learn the process of preparing your project with the proper thread size and color, proper needle size and the various beads available for successful looming.

In this course, students explore the basic physical properties of clay by practicing a variety of hand-forming techniques used to create functional objects. Hand-forming techniques will include pinch pottery, slab and coil building, mold slumping, and texturizing surfaces. The objective of this class is not to make pieces to take home, but rather to learn what is possible and give students a chance to get their hands dirty and feel what it's like to work with clay. No previous experience with clay is needed for this class. This class is a prerequisite to attend  open studio.

Join us in learning embroidery techniques while celebrating Christmas in July! Customize your wreath with different colors. You will be provided embroidery thread, hoop, fabric, red beads, ribbon, and an embroidery needle to complete this design. We will be learning satin stitching, chain stitch, lazy daisy, and other embroidery techniques for this project. No previous experience is necessary! Most attendees will not finish this project during the workshop, but you will leave knowing all needed techniques to complete your design.