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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This class offers an opportunity to get up close and personal with the newest fiber arts phenomenon - rug tufting. We will provide your frame, your tufting cloth, your choice of four different yarn colors from our selection, and your tufting machine, as well as an instructor to guide you through it! By the end of the two day class, you’ll have a fully tufted rug. You can choose a design from our preselected options or create your own design! After the workshop we will finish the backing of your rug for you, and they will be available for pickup right back here at the PAC.

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Join us in learning embroidery techniques while embroidering a koi pond! There will be several pond designs to choose from. You will be provided embroidery thread, hoop, and fabric to complete this design. You will learn satin stitching and French knots to add texture to the project. No previous experience is required! 
 
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In this class, you will use a torch to soften and flow glass over a metal surface, also known as vitreous enameling. The class will cover the basics of enameling and also introduce you to cloisonné, a technique that has produced some of the world’s most beautiful and iconic jewelry pieces. Cloisonné and other enamel techniques are not hard to learn when the right tools and supplies are in place, so you will probably feel very pleased with your first attempt! Your finished project will be a cloisonné pendant. This class is held two consecutive Wednesday evenings. The class is open to beginners with no previous metalsmith experience.
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Have you ever been interested in learning the art of metalsmithing in order to create your own, one-of-a-kind jewelry? In this Beginning Metalsmithing and Jewelry course, students will learn to solder, texture, saw, file, and set a stone while creating a beautiful ring to take home. Students will also learn jewelry studio safety protocols and how to properly use and care for the tools. No previous metalsmithing experience is required. Upon completion of this course, students may sign up to use the studio during open studio hours.
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We are excited to announce some changes in our summer programming for students between the ages of 11 and 14. Each week, rather than focusing on a theme, students will have the opportunity to focus on one particular medium. They will explore and create while developing skills in medium-specific processes and with medium-specific tools. These camps are four days a week, and 2.5-3 hours each day. 

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