Explore the art of embroidery in a hands-on workshop where you choose the quote or words that inspire you! Perfect for beginners and a great refresher for experienced embroiderers, this session guides you through essential stitching techniques while creating a design that’s uniquely yours. All materials are provided—including embroidery thread, hoop, fabric, and needle. No prior experience is needed!
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The goal of Open Studio is for students to work freely on their own projects within a flexible schedule. Open Studio is open to students that have completed Wheel 1 or Handbuilding. During these hours students may come in and work. This is not a led class, but a working studio where questions can be addressed to instructors and peers. We hope to create an environment where students can experiment and get creative while having a community of support!
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Join us for a hands-on glass crafting experience led by stained glass artist Meghan Brasuell. In this workshop, you'll design and assemble a unique abstract stained glass sun catcher using up to five pieces of our colorful scrap glass. You'll learn the Tiffany-style stained glass technique, perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike. With a variety of glass colors and shapes to choose from, each participant will leave with a one-of-a-kind piece that reflects their personal style.

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Join us for an engaging glass crafting workshop, guided by stained glass artist Meghan Brasuell. You'll have the chance to create a charming Pumpkin Plant Stake! In this session, you’ll choose your color palette from a variety of our scrap glass and learn the Tiffany-style stained glass technique, known for its elegance and precision. This class welcomes all skill levels and is designed to spark your creativity while introducing you to a timeless art form. Each participant will leave with a unique, handcrafted pumpkin stake they made themselves.
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Join us in in this introductory metalsmithing series and take a deep dive into creating your own jewelry. In the first two sessions, you will get a thorough introduction to the Prairie metals studio and tools while creating a simple sterling silver ring. During this process you will learn how to create a bezel, saw, texture, solder, form a ring shank and set a stone. In the following two sessions, you will have the opportunity to fabricate a ring or pendant of your own design. The last two weeks will include open studio access to experiment and continue working on your final project. After completing this course, you will be eligible to enroll in open studio to continue creating!
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