Tuesdays, March 4 - 25, 2025 | 10A - 1P | 4 sessions | $75

Explore a versatile quilt block structure while learning some new tips and tricks! Includes demonstration and discussion of foundational piecing, accurate seams allowances, and lots of creativity. Discover the variety of patterns that you can create with this simple block pattern.

Supplies: Bring your sewing machine (plus its feet and manual) or use one of the studio's sewing machines.

We will review material requirements at the first class. Choose from a variety of fabrics from our collection, or bring your own to personalize your project.

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

This class is offered at reduced tuition thanks to the Vermont Arts Council, as part of CraftStudies' Creative Aging series.

Tuesdays, March 4 - 25, 2025 | 1P-4P | 4 sessions | $250

Ah, the joys of linked chains! Learn how to make and design a variety of your own chains while learning jewelry making basics such as forming, soldering, and finishing. No previous experience needed.

Bench Time: Bench time is included with your registration for the duration of your class. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Basic materials including brass and copper are included with registration. Additional materials such as silver can be purchased from the studio shop.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Tuesdays, March 4 - 25, 2025 | 5:30P-8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

Learn how to take the flat out of metal as you learn to dome it, forge it, and solder it, adding complexity of your jewelry projects.

Bench Time: Bench time is included with your registration for the duration of your class. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Basic materials including brass and copper are included with registration. Additional materials such as silver can be purchased from the studio shop.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Tuesdays, February 25 - April 1, 2025 | 6 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $325

In this intermediate wheel throwing class, learn important elements of functional pottery in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Instruction will build on each student’s skill level and project goals, with demonstrations on throwing, forming handles, rims, and feet. You will come away with finished pieces, new skills, and a better sense for weight, shape, and volume.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tim McCosker

Wednesdays, March 5-April 9 | 9A - 12P | 6 sessions | $300

Learn wheel-throwing basics or refine your practice making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing, and decorative techniques. Designed for all potters, from beginners to those with experience.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Kathleen Peters

Wednesdays, March 19 - April 30, 2025 | Skips April 16th | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, shaping, and trimming pots. Learn to make functional forms, attach handles, and explore surface decoration with the help of an expert potter and teaching artist.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher

Thursdays, March 6 - 27, 2024 | 9:30A - 12P | 4 sessions | $200

Take your hand-building practice to the next level. Learn how to roll your own slabs and manipulate them into functional and sculptural creations of your own design. Designed for those with basic knowledge of hand-building.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tony Luckino

Thursdays, March 27 - April 10, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 3 sessions | $150

Block printing while traveling can be a great way to experience a new place. It helps you take in the surroundings and notice details you wouldn’t otherwise see. Learn about and practice with materials and techniques you can take with you on your next trip to commemorate and more deeply live in the moment during your travels. Bring your ideas and dreams for where you are going and/or images and impressions from places you have been. Leave with a series of postcards and watercolored block prints commemorating your past or future trip, a series of rubber stamps to use again, techniques to bring art-making with you on your next trip.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Tracy Gillespie

Sunday, March 30, 2025 | 10A - 2P | One-day workshop | $100

In this one-day Punch Needle workshop create a design that can be made into a mug rug, trivet, or small pillow with the Oxford Punch Needle. Choose from a variety of Punch Needle designs.

Supplies: A kit of materials is included with registration, including a pattern, directions, monks’ cloth, and yarn. Tools, such as the #10 Oxford Regular Punch Needle and No Slip Frame are provided with an option to purchase at the end of the workshop.

Teaching Artist: Krista Atkeson

Sunday, March 30, 2025 | 10A-4P | One-day workshop | $125

Turn your Sterling silver forks, spoons, or knives into wearable jewelry. While making at least one piece of jewelry in this one day workshop, you will learn essential metal-smithing techniques like cutting, shaping, sizing, soldering, and finishing.

Supplies: Please bring the sterling silverware you would like to use to create your jewelry to the workshop. If you do not have any sterling silverware on hand, you can purchase pieces at the following location:

Red Door Jewelers and Coin
(802) 377-2886
Wed-Fri 10-2:30
Saturday by appointment only
https://reddoorjewelers.com/

Red Door Jewelers has sterling silver flatware of all varieties, vintages, styles, shapes, etc. Please mention that you are a student of Craft Studies when you shop to receive special access to the sterling silver flatware. The pieces will be priced by weight, depending on the current cost of silver, about $30-$40/item.

Bench Time: Bench time is included with your registration for the duration of your class. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Mondays, March 17 - May 12, 2025 | No class April 14th | 6 - 9P | Special 8-week class | $250

Create a functional set of tableware, such as a mug, bowl, plate, and more as you expand and integrate hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques. There will be opportunities for collaboration to build a cohesive collection. At the end of class, we will share a celebratory meal using our created sets.

For advanced beginners or intermediate students. Hand-builders and wheel-throwers welcome!

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Samantha Radcliffe

This class is offered at reduced tuition thanks to the Vermont Arts Council, as part of CraftStudies' Creative Aging series.

Tuesdays, April 1 - 22, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

Master the fundamentals of jewelry design while creating beautiful, wearable pieces. Craft a collection of silver stacking rings. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this class is all about learning techniques in a fun, collaborative community.

Want to expand your skills? Learn stone-setting techniques to embellish the pieces made in this class in Intro to Jewelry Design: Stone Setting.

Bench Time: 4 bench times are included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are not included with registration and can be purchased through the studio supply shop. Estimated supply fee of $40.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

More Classes with Kerstin!

Tuesdays, February 25 - April 1, 2025 | 6 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $325

In this intermediate wheel throwing class, learn important elements of functional pottery in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Instruction will build on each student’s skill level and project goals, with demonstrations on throwing, forming handles, rims, and feet. You will come away with finished pieces, new skills, and a better sense for weight, shape, and volume.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tim McCosker

Wednesdays, March 5-April 9 | 9A - 12P | 6 sessions | $300

Learn wheel-throwing basics or refine your practice making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing, and decorative techniques. Designed for all potters, from beginners to those with experience.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Kathleen Peters

Wednesdays, April 2 - 30, 2025 | 10A - 12P | 5 sessions | FREE

Join us to stitch a collaborative quilt to celebrate love and community! Using a rainbow of fabrics donated by rePlay Arts, we’ll create a vibrant piece to carry in the WRJ Pride Parade. All skill levels are welcome.

Generously supported by the Vermont Arts Council Creative Aging Program.

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

More Classes with Carol

Wednesdays, March 19 - April 30, 2025 | Skips April 16th | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, shaping, and trimming pots. Learn to make functional forms, attach handles, and explore surface decoration with the help of an expert potter and teaching artist.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher

Thursdays, April 3 - May 8, 2025 | No class April 17 | 10A - 12P | 5 sessions | $250

Develop your hand-building skills, including construction techniques and surface decoration, as you create vases in 3 different styles, all perfect for showcasing your favorite blooms. As part of the class, Morgan Perrone of Valley Flower Company, will demonstrate how to create stunning flower arrangements to complement your handmade pieces. You’ll receive a $20 gift certificate to Valley Flower Company to help you fill your new vases with fresh florals.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Tony Luckino, Morgan Perrone

More classes with Tony

Thursdays, March 27 - April 10, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 3 sessions | $150

Block printing while traveling can be a great way to experience a new place. It helps you take in the surroundings and notice details you wouldn’t otherwise see. Learn about and practice with materials and techniques you can take with you on your next trip to commemorate and more deeply live in the moment during your travels. Bring your ideas and dreams for where you are going and/or images and impressions from places you have been. Leave with a series of postcards and watercolored block prints commemorating your past or future trip, a series of rubber stamps to use again, techniques to bring art-making with you on your next trip.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Tracy Gillespie

Saturday, April 5, 2025 | 9A - 4P | One-day workshop | $185

In this one-day workshop, create an artisan, heirloom-quality basket from start to finish! The baskets are woven using reed with a hardwood base, rails, and rim. You choose the basket style to weave in your one-day workshop. Registration closes one week prior to the workshop date.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Ray Lagasse

Saturdays, March 8 - April 26, 2025 | No class on March 29th or April 19th | 9A - 12P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing and decorating. Through demonstration and one-on-one instruction, we will build on each student's interests and skills. Bring your desire to get your hands dirty! Designed for all potters, from the absolute beginners to those with experience and enthusiasm to continue learning in a supportive environment.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill

Saturday, April 5, 2025 | 10A - 12P or 1P-3P | One-day workshop | $50

Discover the art of shaping and polishing stones in this hands-on introduction to lapidary work. Learn to safely use lapidary equipment to transform rough stones into beautifully finished cabochons and polished gems.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Case Hathaway-Zepeda

More classes with Case

Sundays, March 9, 23, April 6 | 10A - 3P | 3 sessions | $325

Guided Open Metals Studio is an environment where the creative and technical exchange of the group is as vibrant and important as that with Kerstin. Instruction is designed based on your individual needs. Expect challenges, new techniques, and a shared learning experience like no other. You choose what project(s) you want to work on.

Requirement: at least one metals class at CraftStudies and the openness to learn as much from the other students' work as your own.

Bench Time: Bench time is included with your registration for the duration of your class. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are not included with registration, but may be purchased in the supply shop.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Sunday, April 6, 2025 | 10A - 4P | One-day workshop | $175

Keumboo is an ancient Korean art of applying thin gold sheet or gold fill onto silver and fusing the gold to silver. It is a way of adding color and gold at a lower cost to silver than to use gold sheet and yet it adds to the value of jewelry. We will be using pure 24kt gold foil and bonding it onto silver sheet, using a hotplate and burnishers to press the gold into the silver using heat and pressure. We will also explore surface embellishments such as power printing, stamping, hammering, and more.

Bench Time: 1 bench time is included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are not included with registration. Estimated supply fee of $20 - $75 per student is payable to Teaching Artist on the day of the workshop.

Teaching Artist: Joy Raskin

Sunday, April 6, 2025 | 1 - 4P | One-day workshop | $75

If you've never used a sewing machine or you’d simply like a refresher, this workshop is for you! Learn the anatomy of the sewing machine, including, bobbin winding, threading, stitch selection, and sewing a variety of seams. Together, we'll make a quick and easy, yet endlessly customizable pillowcase.

Supplies: Bring your own sewing machine (plus its feet and manual) or use one of the studio’s sewing machine.

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

Mondays, April 7-May 12, 2025, skips April 14 | 3:3o - 5:15P | 5 sessions | $250

Designing jewelry involves creative problem-solving, critical thinking, and the development of technical skills. Kids will explore stamping, piercing, polishing, and forming to create handmade jewelry of their own design. For kids, ages 12+.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Katie McCabe

Mondays, April 7 - 28, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 4 sessions | $175

Turn your ideas into bold, custom fabrics, shirts, and more in this hands-on screen printing class! Explore the printing process—from designing and exposing, to printing and maintaining screens—so you can bring your own patterns, logos, or illustrations to life. Perfect for beginners and creatives looking to add a personal touch to textiles.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Toni Rizzaro

Mondays, March 17 - May 12, 2025 | No class April 14th | 6 - 9P | Special 8-week class | $250

Create a functional set of tableware, such as a mug, bowl, plate, and more as you expand and integrate hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques. There will be opportunities for collaboration to build a cohesive collection. At the end of class, we will share a celebratory meal using our created sets.

For advanced beginners or intermediate students. Hand-builders and wheel-throwers welcome!

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Samantha Radcliffe

This class is offered at reduced tuition thanks to the Vermont Arts Council, as part of CraftStudies' Creative Aging series.

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 | 1 - 4P | One-day workshop |

Kids, in grades 2-5, join CraftStudies for a creative and fun-filled afternoon! Designed for, but not limited to, students who have early dismissal through the Hartford School District, this program offers a perfect blend of creativity and relaxation. Each session, students will engage in hands-on exploration and craft projects that encourage imagination and artistic expression. All materials provided.

Offered in partnership with Hartford Parks & Recreation Department. Register through the Hartford Parks & Recreation website here.

Teaching Artist: Allison Riese

Early Release Crafternoon is also offered on May 20, 2025.

Tuesdays, April 1 - 22, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

Master the fundamentals of jewelry design while creating beautiful, wearable pieces. Craft a collection of silver stacking rings. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this class is all about learning techniques in a fun, collaborative community.

Want to expand your skills? Learn stone-setting techniques to embellish the pieces made in this class in Intro to Jewelry Design: Stone Setting.

Bench Time: 4 bench times are included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are not included with registration and can be purchased from the studio shop.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Tuesdays, April 8 - 29, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

Join us for four evenings of guided garment construction. Have a project but need some help?  Overwhelmed with buttonholes, zippers and french seams? Learn to install a waistband, ease in a sleeve, and sew darts with confidence. Bring your project and learn new skills that will help you finish that dress or pair of jeans.

Supplies: Bring your own patterns and fabrics to personalize your project.

Teaching Artist: Mary Worrell

Wednesdays, March 5-April 9 | 9A - 12P | 6 sessions | $300

Learn wheel-throwing basics or refine your practice making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing, and decorative techniques. Designed for all potters, from beginners to those with experience.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Kathleen Peters

Wednesdays, April 2 - 30, 2025 | 10A - 12P | 5 sessions | FREE

Join us to stitch a collaborative quilt to celebrate love and community! Using a rainbow of fabrics donated by rePlay Arts, we’ll create a vibrant piece to carry in the WRJ Pride Parade. All skill levels are welcome.

Generously supported by the Vermont Arts Council Creative Aging Program,

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

Wednesdays, April 9 - 30, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

You’ve pieced your quilt top—now what? In The Finished Line: Quilt Finishing Techniques, you’ll learn the essential steps to transform your quilt top into a beautifully finished piece. This class covers sashing, borders, quilt assembly, quilting techniques, and binding to help you achieve a polished final product.

Supplies: Bring your completed quilt top with any leftover fabrics, and your sewing machine (plus its feet and manual) or use one of the studio's sewing machines.

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

Wednesdays, March 19 - April 30, 2025 | Skips April 16th | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, shaping, and trimming pots. Learn to make functional forms, attach handles, and explore surface decoration with the help of an expert potter and teaching artist.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher

Thursdays, April 3 - May 1, 2025 | No class April 17 | 10A - 12P | 4 sessions | $250

Develop your hand-building skills, including construction techniques and surface decoration, as you create vases in 3 different styles, all perfect for showcasing your favorite blooms. As part of the class, Morgan Perrone of Valley Flower Company, will demonstrate how to create stunning flower arrangements to complement your handmade pieces. You’ll receive a $20 gift certificate to Valley Flower Company to help you fill your new vases with fresh florals.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Tony Luckino, Morgan Perrone

Thursdays, March 27 - April 10, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 3 sessions | $150

Block printing while traveling can be a great way to experience a new place. It helps you take in the surroundings and notice details you wouldn’t otherwise see. Learn about and practice with materials and techniques you can take with you on your next trip to commemorate and more deeply live in the moment during your travels. Bring your ideas and dreams for where you are going and/or images and impressions from places you have been. Leave with a series of postcards and watercolored block prints commemorating your past or future trip, a series of rubber stamps to use again, techniques to bring art-making with you on your next trip.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Tracy Gillespie

Friday, April 11, 2025 | 6 - 8P | One-day workshop | $200 (registration for 2 people)

Clay is more fun in pairs! Learn how to throw a basic pot on the wheel. No experience needed, just a willingness to have some fun and to get a little dirty! Registration includes clay, use of tools, glaze, and firing for 2 people. Your work will be glazed in your color of choice, fired, and ready for pick up about 2 weeks after the workshop. Includes 20% off at Putnam's Vine/Yard for the night!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Samantha Radcliffe

Saturdays, March 8 - April 26, 2025 | No class on March 29th or April 19th | 9A - 12P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing and decorating. Through demonstration and one-on-one instruction, we will build on each student's interests and skills. Bring your desire to get your hands dirty! Designed for all potters, from the absolute beginners to those with experience and enthusiasm to continue learning in a supportive environment.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill

Saturday, April 12, 2025 | 10A - 1P | One-day workshop | $100

Intended for advanced beginners who can spin single-ply yarn. Using wool roving, learn the techniques to make two-ply, three-ply, and four-ply yarns.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Spinning Wheels: Bring your own wheel, a lazy kate with four empty bobbins, and a niddy noddy to remove your yarn. If you do not have a wheel, please contact hello@craftstudies.org when registering, as we will have some wheels available to borrow.

Teaching Artist: Ellen Minard

Sunday, April 13, 2025 | 10A - 3P | One-day workshop | $125

Add texture to metal while creating a stunning pair of earrings! Learn to use hammers and the rolling mill to create bold patterns and intricate designs. You'll explore metal preparation, texturing techniques, and finishing skills to craft a beautiful, one-of-a-kind pair of earrings.

Bench Time: 1 bench time is included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Monday, April 14 - Friday, April 18, 2025 | 9A - 12P | 5 sessions | $275

Create personalized jewelry in brass, copper, silver and beads in this hands-on camp. You’ll use real jeweler’s tools like hammers to forge and torches to solder. Explore exciting techniques as you shape, texture, and assemble earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and more.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Katie McCabe

Monday, April 14 - Friday, April 18, 2025 | 1 - 4P | 5 sessions | $300

Let your imagination be your guide as you explore and build skills through wheel throwing and hand-building with clay to create fun and functional projects from bowls and cups to whimsical sculptures,

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Samantha Radcliffe

Mondays, April 7 - 28, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 4 sessions | $175

Turn your ideas into bold, custom fabrics, shirts, and more in this hands-on screen printing class! Explore the printing process—from designing and exposing, to printing and maintaining screens—so you can bring your own patterns, logos, or illustrations to life. Perfect for beginners and creatives looking to add a personal touch to textiles.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Toni Rizzaro

Monday, April 14 - Friday, April 18, 2025 | 9A - 12P | 5 sessions | $275

Create personalized jewelry in brass, copper, silver and beads in this hands-on camp. You’ll use real jeweler’s tools like hammers to forge and torches to solder. Explore exciting techniques as you shape, texture, and assemble earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and more.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Katie McCabe

Monday, April 14 - Friday, April 18, 2025 | 1 - 4P | 5 sessions | $300

Let your imagination be your guide as you explore and build skills through wheel throwing and hand-building with clay to create fun and functional projects from bowls and cups to whimsical sculptures,

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Samantha Radcliffe

Tuesdays, April 1 - 22, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

Master the fundamentals of jewelry design while creating beautiful, wearable pieces. Craft a collection of silver stacking rings. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this class is all about learning techniques in a fun, collaborative community.

Want to expand your skills? Learn stone-setting techniques to embellish the pieces made in this class in Intro to Jewelry Design: Stone Setting.

Bench Time: 4 bench times are included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are not included with registration and can be purchased from the studio shop.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Tuesdays, April 8 - 29, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

Join us for four evenings of guided garment construction. Have a project but need some help?  Overwhelmed with buttonholes, zippers and french seams? Learn to install a waistband, ease in a sleeve, and sew darts with confidence. Bring your project and learn new skills that will help you finish that dress or pair of jeans.

Supplies: Bring your own patterns and fabrics to personalize your project.

Teaching Artist: Mary Worrell

Monday, April 14 - Friday, April 18, 2025 | 9A - 12P | 5 sessions | $275

Create personalized jewelry in brass, copper, silver and beads in this hands-on camp. You’ll use real jeweler’s tools like hammers to forge and torches to solder. Explore exciting techniques as you shape, texture, and assemble earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and more.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Katie McCabe

Wednesdays, April 2 - 30, 2025 | 10A - 12P | 5 sessions | FREE

Join us to stitch a collaborative quilt to celebrate love and community! Using a rainbow of fabrics donated by rePlay Arts, we’ll create a vibrant piece to carry in the WRJ Pride Parade. All skill levels are welcome.

Generously supported by the Vermont Arts Council Creative Aging Program

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

Monday, April 14 - Friday, April 18, 2025 | 1 - 4P | 5 sessions | $300

Let your imagination be your guide as you explore and build skills through wheel throwing and hand-building with clay to create fun and functional projects from bowls and cups to whimsical sculptures,

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Samantha Radcliffe

Wednesdays, April 9 - 30, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

You’ve pieced your quilt top—now what? In The Finished Line: Quilt Finishing Techniques, you’ll learn the essential steps to transform your quilt top into a beautifully finished piece. This class covers sashing, borders, quilt assembly, quilting techniques, and binding to help you achieve a polished final product.

Supplies: Bring your completed quilt top with any leftover fabrics, and your sewing machine (plus its feet and manual) or use one of the studio's sewing machines.

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

Monday, April 14 - Friday, April 18, 2025 | 9A - 12P | 5 sessions | $275

Create personalized jewelry in brass, copper, silver and beads in this hands-on camp. You’ll use real jeweler’s tools like hammers to forge and torches to solder. Explore exciting techniques as you shape, texture, and assemble earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and more.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Katie McCabe

Monday, April 14 - Friday, April 18, 2025 | 1 - 4P | 5 sessions | $300

Let your imagination be your guide as you explore and build skills through wheel throwing and hand-building with clay to create fun and functional projects from bowls and cups to whimsical sculptures,

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Samantha Radcliffe

Monday, April 14 - Friday, April 18, 2025 | 9A - 12P | 5 sessions | $275

Create personalized jewelry in brass, copper, silver, and beads in this hands-on camp. You’ll use real jeweler’s tools like hammers to forge and torches to solder. Explore exciting techniques as you shape, texture, and assemble earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and more.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Katie McCabe

Monday, April 14 - Friday, April 18, 2025 | 1 - 4P | 5 sessions | $300

Let your imagination be your guide as you explore and build skills through wheel throwing and hand-building with clay to create fun and functional projects from bowls and cups to whimsical sculptures,

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Samantha Radcliffe

Mondays, April 7-May 12, Skips April 14 | 3:3o - 5:15P | 5 sessions | $250

Designing jewelry involves creative problem-solving, critical thinking, and the development of technical skills. Kids will explore stamping, piercing, polishing, and forming to create handmade jewelry of their own design. For kids, ages 12+.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Katie McCabe

Mondays, April 7 - 28, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 4 sessions | $175

Turn your ideas into bold, custom fabrics, shirts, and more in this hands-on screen printing class! Explore the printing process—from designing and exposing, to printing and maintaining screens—so you can bring your own patterns, logos, or illustrations to life. Perfect for beginners and creatives looking to add a personal touch to textiles.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Toni Rizzaro

Mondays, April 21 - May 12, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 4 sessions | $200

Sample a variety of enamel techniques in this four-week series! Students will learn to use both torches and a kiln to fire enamel on copper forms, discussing the many quirks of the medium and how to combine it with other metalsmithing skills to make dynamic, colorful pieces using classic techniques like sifting, cloisonné, and champlevé.

Bench Time: 4 bench times are included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are included with registration. Additional supplies may be purchased through the studio shop.

Teaching Artist: Katie McCabe

Mondays, March 17 - May 12, 2025 | No class April 14th | 6 - 9P | Special 8-week class | $250

Create a functional set of tableware, such as a mug, bowl, plate, and more as you expand and integrate hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques. There will be opportunities for collaboration to build a cohesive collection. At the end of class, we will share a celebratory meal using our created sets.

For advanced beginners or intermediate students. Hand-builders and wheel-throwers welcome!

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Samantha Radcliffe

This class is offered at reduced tuition thanks to the Vermont Arts Council, as part of CraftStudies' Creative Aging series.

Tuesdays, April 8 - 29, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

Join us for four evenings of guided garment construction. Have a project but need some help?  Overwhelmed with buttonholes, zippers and french seams? Learn to install a waistband, ease in a sleeve, and sew darts with confidence. Bring your project and learn new skills that will help you finish that dress or pair of jeans.

Supplies: Bring your own patterns and fabrics to personalize your project.

Teaching Artist: Mary Worrell

Tuesdays, April 1 - 22, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

Master the fundamentals of jewelry design while creating beautiful, wearable pieces. Craft a collection of silver stacking rings. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this class is all about learning techniques in a fun, collaborative community.

Want to expand your skills? Learn stone-setting techniques to embellish the pieces made in this class in Intro to Jewelry Design: Stone Setting.

Bench Time: 4 bench times are included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are not included with registration and can be purchased from the studio shop.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Tuesdays, April 22 - May 6, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 3 sessions | $150

Expand your embroidery skills with dimensional, textured, and combined stitches in this intermediate class. Designed for those with prior experience, we’ll create a vibrant piece inspired by spring, exploring techniques that bring embroidery to life!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: June Albright

Wednesdays, April 2 - 30, 2025 | 10A - 12P | 5 sessions | FREE

Join us to stitch a collaborative quilt to celebrate love and community! Using a rainbow of fabrics donated by rePlay Arts, we’ll create a vibrant piece to carry in the WRJ Pride Parade. All skill levels are welcome.

Generously supported by the Vermont Arts Council Creative Aging Program

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

Wednesdays, March 19 - April 30, 2025 | Skips April 16th | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, shaping, and trimming pots. Learn to make functional forms, attach handles, and explore surface decoration with the help of an expert potter and teaching artist.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher

Wednesdays, April 9 - 30, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

You’ve pieced your quilt top—now what? In The Finished Line: Quilt Finishing Techniques, you’ll learn the essential steps to transform your quilt top into a beautifully finished piece. This class covers sashing, borders, quilt assembly, quilting techniques, and binding to help you achieve a polished final product.

Supplies: Bring your completed quilt top with any leftover fabrics, and your sewing machine (plus its feet and manual) or use one of the studio's sewing machines.

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

Thursdays, April 3 - May 1, 2025 | No class April 17 | 10A - 12P | 4 sessions | $250

Develop your hand-building skills, including construction techniques and surface decoration, as you create vases in 3 different styles, all perfect for showcasing your favorite blooms. As part of the class, Morgan Perrone of Valley Flower Company, will demonstrate how to create stunning flower arrangements to complement your handmade pieces. You’ll receive a $20 gift certificate to Valley Flower Company to help you fill your new vases with fresh florals.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Tony Luckino, Morgan Perrone

Saturdays, March 8 - April 26, 2025 | No class on March 29th or April 19th | 9A - 12P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing and decorating. Through demonstration and one-on-one instruction, we will build on each student's interests and skills. Bring your desire to get your hands dirty! Designed for all potters, from the absolute beginners to those with experience and enthusiasm to continue learning in a supportive environment.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill

Saturday, April 26 - Sunday, April 27, 2025 | 10A - 4P | Weekend workshop | $250

Learn one of the oldest crafts in human history by making your own pack-basket. Create a beautiful, durable, and useful basket crafted from local and responsibly harvested, hand-pounded black ash logs. Craft a daypack sized traditional Adirondack style pack-basket with cedar runners and base and adjustable webbing straps. Discussion and demonstration on how the material is harvested and processed.

Supplies: $80 supply fee payable to Guest Artist on the day of the workshop.

Guest Artist: Penny Hewitt

Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 10A - 4P | One-day workshop | $175

We will do flush settings, which is setting stones flush with the metal for a seamless look. Smaller stones flush-set better than larger stones, so 4mm and smaller are best for flush-setting. We will be working primarily in small faceted round gems, 1.5mm to 4mm. We will also discuss modifications on various flush settings . Basic metalsmithing or jewelry skills are necessary for this workshops, even if students only had a basic Jewelry 101 class. Instructor will provide a limited amount of sterling tubing, half round and flat wire, and small faceted gemstones for setting. We will be working in silver.

Bench Time: 1 bench time is included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are not included with registration. Estimated supply fee of $40 is payable to Teaching Artist on the day of the workshop.

Teaching Artist: Joy Raskin

Saturdays, April 26 - May 10, 2025 | 4 - 7P | 3 sessions | $350 per pair

Kids and care-givers try your hands at the potter's wheel--together! Share the experience of learning the basics of wheel-throwing, including centering, shaping, trimming and glazing. This three-part workshop is designed for kids, ages 7+, and one caring adult. Includes pizza!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Open Studio: Open Studio is available by request for the duration of your class for participating adults only.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Saturday, March 22, 2025 | 6 - 9P | One-day workshop | $200 per pair

Take your partner, your BFF, or even your work spouse out for a night in the jewelry studio! No prior metals experience is needed, as our expert artisans guide you through crafting simple and elegant rings together.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Case Hathaway-Zepeda

Saturday, April 26 - Sunday, April 27, 2025 | 10A - 4P | Weekend workshop | $250

Learn one of the oldest crafts in human history by making your own pack-basket. Create a beautiful, durable, and useful basket crafted from local and responsibly harvested, hand-pounded black ash logs. Craft a daypack sized traditional Adirondack style pack-basket with cedar runners and base and adjustable webbing straps. Discussion and demonstration on how the material is harvested and processed.

Supplies: $80 supply fee payable to Guest Artist on the day of the workshop.

Guest Artist: Penny Hewitt

Mondays, April 7-May 12, Skips April 14 | 3:3o - 5:15P | 5 sessions | $250

Designing jewelry involves creative problem-solving, critical thinking, and the development of technical skills. Kids will explore stamping, piercing, polishing, and forming to create handmade jewelry of their own design. For kids, ages 12+.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Katie McCabe

Mondays, April 21 - May 12, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 4 sessions | $200

Sample a variety of enamel techniques in this four-week series! Students will learn to use both torches and a kiln to fire enamel on copper forms, discussing the many quirks of the medium and how to combine it with other metalsmithing skills to make dynamic, colorful pieces using classic techniques like sifting, cloisonné, and champlevé.

Bench Time: 4 bench times are included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are included with registration. Additional supplies may be purchased through the studio shop.

Teaching Artist: Katie McCabe

Mondays, April 7 - 28, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 4 sessions | $175

Turn your ideas into bold, custom fabrics, shirts, and more in this hands-on screen printing class! Explore the printing process—from designing and exposing, to printing and maintaining screens—so you can bring your own patterns, logos, or illustrations to life. Perfect for beginners and creatives looking to add a personal touch to textiles.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Toni Rizzaro

Mondays, March 17 - May 12, 2025 | No class April 14th | 6 - 9P | Special 8-week class | $250

Create a functional set of tableware, such as a mug, bowl, plate, and more as you expand and integrate hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques. There will be opportunities for collaboration to build a cohesive collection. At the end of class, we will share a celebratory meal using our created sets.

For advanced beginners or intermediate students. Hand-builders and wheel-throwers welcome!

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Samantha Radcliffe

This class is offered at reduced tuition thanks to the Vermont Arts Council, as part of CraftStudies' Creative Aging series.

Tuesdays, April 22 - May 6, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 3 sessions | $150

Expand your embroidery skills with dimensional, textured, and combined stitches in this intermediate class. Designed for those with prior experience, we’ll create a vibrant piece inspired by spring, exploring techniques that bring embroidery to life!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: June Albright

Tuesdays, April 29 - May 20, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

Learn the fundamentals of setting non-faceted stones, called cabochons, in this beginner-friendly jewelry design class. Using bezel-setting techniques, we'll cover skills like measuring, soldering, and finishing to ensure your stone is secure and your design polished.

Bench Time: 4 bench times are included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are included with registration. Stones and additional materials can be purchased in the studio shop.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Tuesdays, April 8 - 29, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

Join us for four evenings of guided garment construction. Have a project but need some help?  Overwhelmed with buttonholes, zippers and french seams? Learn to install a waistband, ease in a sleeve, and sew darts with confidence. Bring your project and learn new skills that will help you finish that dress or pair of jeans.

Supplies: Bring your own patterns and fabrics to personalize your project.

Teaching Artist: Mary Worrell

Tuesdays, April 29 - June 3, 2025 | 6 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $325

Prerequisite: Students should be able to center and make a 4” cylinder.

Explore making various sizes and styles of lidded containers in a relaxed and fun studio setting. Design considerations for each type of vessel will be discussed and demonstrations will be given. Individual instruction will be given to help students develop greater proficiency on the wheel. We will be taking the clay from its raw state through glazed finished ware.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tim McCosker

Tuesdays, April 29 - May 27, 2025 | 6 - 8P | 5 sessions | $275

This class is designed for those who want to explore letterpress printing a little further, have several projects in mind, or want to design something with multiple colors and layers. (Beginners are also welcome!) We’ll meet for five Tuesdays, and class takers should plan to complete between 2 and 4 projects over the five weeks, depending on the complexity of their design. You’ll have full access to Scale House Print Shop’s collection of wood and metal type, ornaments, and hand-carved illustrations, and you’re welcome to bring your own linocut illustrations to print, as well. Printing will be done on a 12 by 18 Chandler & Price press manufactured in 1913 and a 7 by 11 Golding Pearl from 1892. Those who complete this class will be eligible to rent supervised studio space at SHPS in the future.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Sarah Clark

Wednesdays, April 2 - 30, 2025 | 10A - 12P | 5 sessions | FREE

Join us to stitch a collaborative quilt to celebrate love and community! Using a rainbow of fabrics donated by rePlay Arts, we’ll create a vibrant piece to carry in the WRJ Pride Parade. All skill levels are welcome.

Generously supported by the Vermont Arts Council Creative Aging Program

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

Wednesdays, March 19 - April 30, 2025 | Skips April 16th | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, shaping, and trimming pots. Learn to make functional forms, attach handles, and explore surface decoration with the help of an expert potter and teaching artist.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher

Wednesdays, April 9 - 30, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

You’ve pieced your quilt top—now what? In The Finished Line: Quilt Finishing Techniques, you’ll learn the essential steps to transform your quilt top into a beautifully finished piece. This class covers sashing, borders, quilt assembly, quilting techniques, and binding to help you achieve a polished final product.

Supplies: Bring your completed quilt top with any leftover fabrics, and your sewing machine (plus its feet and manual) or use one of the studio's sewing machines.

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

Thursdays, April 3 - May 1, 2025 | No class April 17 | 10A - 12P | 4 sessions | $250

Develop your hand-building skills, including construction techniques and surface decoration, as you create vases in 3 different styles, all perfect for showcasing your favorite blooms. As part of the class, Morgan Perrone of Valley Flower Company, will demonstrate how to create stunning flower arrangements to complement your handmade pieces. You’ll receive a $20 gift certificate to Valley Flower Company to help you fill your new vases with fresh florals.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Tony Luckino, Morgan Perrone

Thursdays, May 1 - 29, 2025 | 3:30 - 5:15P | 5 sessions | $250

Explore the creative world of clay after school! Learn techniques like molding, pinching, and coiling to make unique sculptures and designs. hey’ll create unique sculptures, pottery, and imaginative designs while discovering how to use tools and textures to bring their ideas to life.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Saturdays, May 3 - June 14, 2025 | No class May 24 | 9A - 12P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing and decorating. Through demonstration and one-on-one instruction, we will build on each student's interests and skills. Bring your desire to get your hands dirty! Designed for all potters, from the absolute beginners to those with experience and enthusiasm to continue learning in a supportive environment.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill

Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 10A - 12P | One-day workshop | $200 (registration for 2 people)

Make your day more magical with beautiful flower crowns! In collaboration with Morgan Perrone of Valley Flower Company, this class will explore floral design basics as you use fresh, seasonal blooms to craft whimsical crowns. A fun and interactive experience for all ages!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Morgan Perrone

Saturdays, May 3 - 31, 2025 | No class on May 24 | 2 - 5P | 4 sessions | $250

Summer is almost here and who doesn't want a comfy outfit to wear on a hot day.  Gain confidence and up your sewing skills while constructing a jumpsuit, apron dress, or a pair of overalls. Learn about interfacing, button holes, pockets, seam finishes and basic fit adjustments.

Options include, but not limited to:

• Durban Jumpsuit & Romper

• Apron Dress

• Lily Jumpsuit

• The Harlene Overalls

Supplies: Students should download and print one of the pattern options and choose fabric before the first class session. We recommend having your patterns printed on size A0 paper at your local copy shop. Ask the shop to print at 100% with no scaling or tiling. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at hello@craftstudies.org! We are happy to help!

Teaching Artist: Mary Worrell

Saturdays, April 26 - May 10, 2025 | 4 - 7P | 3 sessions | $350 per pair

Kids and care-givers try your hands at the potter's wheel--together! Share the experience of learning the basics of wheel-throwing, including centering, shaping, trimming and glazing. This three-part workshop is designed for kids, ages 7+, and one caring adult. Includes pizza!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Open Studio: Open Studio is available by request for the duration of your class for participating adults only.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Sunday, May 4, 2025 | 1 - 4P | One-day workshop | $150 (registration for 2 people)

Learn the basics of sewing while creating chicken pincushions together! We’ll cover sewing machine basics, fabric choices, and finishing techniques to make a one-of-a-kind creation. A great way to build confidence, creativity, and lasting memories—one stitch at a time! This workshop is designed for kids ages 7+ and their care-giver.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

Mondays, May 5 - June 16, 2025 | No class May 26 | 3:30 - 5:15P | 6 sessions | $250

Tweens and teens takeover the Clay Studio! Open to youth, ages 12+ of all skill levels who want to try something new, improve skills, and have fun. Instruction in wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques are guided by student interests and ideas. Snacks provided!

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Teaching Artist: Samantha Radcliffe

Mondays, April 7-May 12, Skips April 14 | 3:3o - 5:15P | 5 sessions | $250

Designing jewelry involves creative problem-solving, critical thinking, and the development of technical skills. Kids will explore stamping, piercing, polishing, and forming to create handmade jewelry of their own design. For kids, ages 12+.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Katie McCabe

Mondays, April 21 - May 12, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 4 sessions | $200

Sample a variety of enamel techniques in this four-week series! Students will learn to use both torches and a kiln to fire enamel on copper forms, discussing the many quirks of the medium and how to combine it with other metalsmithing skills to make dynamic, colorful pieces using classic techniques like sifting, cloisonné, and champlevé.

Bench Time: 4 bench times are included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are included with registration. Additional supplies may be purchased through the studio shop.

Teaching Artist: Katie McCabe

Tuesdays, April 22 - May 6, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 3 sessions | $150

Expand your embroidery skills with dimensional, textured, and combined stitches in this intermediate class. Designed for those with prior experience, we’ll create a vibrant piece inspired by spring, exploring techniques that bring embroidery to life!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: June Albright

Tuesdays, April 29 - May 20, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

Learn the fundamentals of setting non-faceted stones, called cabochons, in this beginner-friendly jewelry design class. Using bezel-setting techniques, we'll cover skills like measuring, soldering, and finishing to ensure your stone is secure and your design polished.

Bench Time: 4 bench times are included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are included with registration. Stones and additional materials can be purchased in the studio shop.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Tuesdays, April 29 - May 27, 2025 | 6 - 8P | 5 sessions | $275

This class is designed for those who want to explore letterpress printing a little further, have several projects in mind, or want to design something with multiple colors and layers. (Beginners are also welcome!) We’ll meet for five Tuesdays, and class takers should plan to complete between 2 and 4 projects over the five weeks, depending on the complexity of their design. You’ll have full access to Scale House Print Shop’s collection of wood and metal type, ornaments, and hand-carved illustrations, and you’re welcome to bring your own linocut illustrations to print, as well. Printing will be done on a 12 by 18 Chandler & Price press manufactured in 1913 and a 7 by 11 Golding Pearl from 1892. Those who complete this class will be eligible to rent supervised studio space at SHPS in the future.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Sarah Clark

Tuesdays, April 29 - June 3, 2025 | 6 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $325

Prerequisite: Students should be able to center and make a 4” cylinder.

Explore making various sizes and styles of lidded containers in a relaxed and fun studio setting. Design considerations for each type of vessel will be discussed and demonstrations will be given. Individual instruction will be given to help students develop greater proficiency on the wheel. We will be taking the clay from its raw state through glazed finished ware.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tim McCosker

Wednesdays, May 7 - 21, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 3 sessions | $200

If you've never used a sewing machine or you’d simply like a refresher, this class is for you! In the first session, you’ll learn the anatomy of the sewing machine and how to get started including, bobbin winding, threading, stitch selection, and sewing a variety of seams. Over the course of 3 weeks, you’ll make customizable projects including pillowcases, tote bags, and zipper pouches. Those with some experience can level-up their sewing integrating more complex techniques.

Supplies: Bring your sewing machine (plus its feet and manual) or use one of the studio's sewing machines.

We will review material requirements at the first class. Choose from a variety of fabrics from our collection, or bring your own to personalize your project.

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

Thursdays, May 1 - 29, 2025 | 3:30 - 5:15P | 5 sessions | $250

Explore the creative world of clay after school! Learn techniques like molding, pinching, and coiling to make unique sculptures and designs. hey’ll create unique sculptures, pottery, and imaginative designs while discovering how to use tools and textures to bring their ideas to life.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Friday, May 9, 2025 | 6 - 8P | One-day workshop | $200 (registration for 2 people)

Clay is more fun in pairs! Learn how to throw a basic pot on the wheel. No experience needed, just a willingness to have some fun and to get a little dirty! Registration includes clay, use of tools, glaze, and firing for 2 people. Your work will be glazed in your color of choice, fired, and ready for pick up about 2 weeks after the workshop. Includes 20% off at Putnam's Vine/Yard for the night!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Samantha Radcliffe

Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 9A - 4P | One-day workshop | $185

In this one-day workshop, create an artisan, heirloom-quality basket from start to finish! The baskets are woven using reed with a hardwood base, rails, and rim. You choose the basket style to weave in your one-day workshop. Registration closes one week prior to the workshop date.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Ray Lagasse

Saturdays, May 3 - June 14, 2025 | No class May 24 | 9A - 12P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing and decorating. Through demonstration and one-on-one instruction, we will build on each student's interests and skills. Bring your desire to get your hands dirty! Designed for all potters, from the absolute beginners to those with experience and enthusiasm to continue learning in a supportive environment.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill

Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 10A - 4P | One-day workshop | $175

Ever wonder how to up your chainmaking game? How to get better at soldering? We will start off with a basic cable chain, and work our way to more complex chains, different patterns, how to make 3-D links like puffed pods and more. Stick soldering will be demonstrated as well. Using mostly wire, some sheet metal, some basic metal blanks, we will create unusual chains that are your own creation! 10g to 22g base metal wire and sheet will be available as well a limited supply of silver wire/sheet.

Bench Time: 1 bench time is included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are not included with registration. Material cost ranges from $5 to $50 for sterling, copper, brass wire, tubing, and sheet metal.

Teaching Artist: Joy Raskin

Saturdays, May 3 - 31, 2025 | No class on May 24 | 2 - 5P | 4 sessions | $250

Summer is almost here and who doesn't want a comfy outfit to wear on a hot day.  Gain confidence and up your sewing skills while constructing a jumpsuit, apron dress, or a pair of overalls. Learn about interfacing, button holes, pockets, seam finishes and basic fit adjustments.

Options include, but not limited to:

• Durban Jumpsuit & Romper

• Apron Dress

• Lily Jumpsuit

Supplies: Students should download and print one of the pattern options and choose fabric before the first class session. We recommend having your patterns printed on size A0 paper at your local copy shop. Ask the shop to print at 100% with no scaling or tiling. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at hello@craftstudies.org! We are happy to help!

Teaching Artist: Mary Worrell

Saturdays, April 26 - May 10, 2025 | 4 - 7P | 3 sessions | $350 per pair

Kids and care-givers try your hands at the potter's wheel--together! Share the experience of learning the basics of wheel-throwing, including centering, shaping, trimming and glazing. This three-part workshop is designed for kids, ages 7+, and one caring adult. Includes pizza!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Open Studio: Open Studio is available by request for the duration of your class for participating adults only.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Sunday, May 11, 2025 | 10A - 3P | One-day workshop | $200

Kids & caregivers, celebrate Mother's Day by spending a day together in the Jewelry Studio, as you make each other a simple silver ring you will cherish forever. Designed for kids ages 9+. All materials for workshop activities for two people are included with registration.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Sunday, May 11, 2025 | 10A - 1P | One-day workshop | $175 per pair

Craft unforgettable memories together as you make a pair of ceramic mugs! This workshop is designed for kids between ages 6-12 and one caring adult.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Allison Riese

Mondays, April 7-May 12, skips April 14 | 3:3o - 5:15P | 5 sessions | $250

Designing jewelry involves creative problem-solving, critical thinking, and the development of technical skills. Kids will explore stamping, piercing, polishing, and forming to create handmade jewelry of their own design. For kids, ages 12+.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Katie McCabe

Mondays, May 5 - June 16, 2025 | No class May 26 | 3:30 - 5:15P | 6 sessions | $250

Tweens and teens takeover the Clay Studio! Open to youth, ages 12+ of all skill levels who want to try something new, improve skills, and have fun. Instruction in wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques are guided by student interests and ideas. Snacks provided!

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Teaching Artist: Samantha Radcliffe

Mondays, April 21 - May 12, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 4 sessions | $200

Sample a variety of enamel techniques in this four-week series! Students will learn to use both torches and a kiln to fire enamel on copper forms, discussing the many quirks of the medium and how to combine it with other metalsmithing skills to make dynamic, colorful pieces using classic techniques like sifting, cloisonné, and champlevé.

Bench Time: 4 bench times are included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are included with registration. Additional supplies may be purchased through the studio shop.

Teaching Artist: Katie McCabe

Mondays, March 17 - May 12, 2025 | No class April 14th | 6 - 9P | Special 8-week class | $250

Create a functional set of tableware, such as a mug, bowl, plate, and more as you expand and integrate hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques. There will be opportunities for collaboration to build a cohesive collection. At the end of class, we will share a celebratory meal using our created sets.

For advanced beginners or intermediate students. Hand-builders and wheel-throwers welcome!

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Samantha Radcliffe

This class is offered at reduced tuition thanks to the Vermont Arts Council, as part of CraftStudies' Creative Aging series.

Tuesdays, April 29 - May 20, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

Learn the fundamentals of setting non-faceted stones, called cabochons, in this beginner-friendly jewelry design class. Using bezel-setting techniques, we'll cover skills like measuring, soldering, and finishing to ensure your stone is secure and your design polished.

Bench Time: 4 bench times are included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are included with registration. Stones and additional materials can be purchased in the studio shop.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Tuesdays, April 29 - May 27, 2025 | 6 - 8P | 5 sessions | $275

This class is designed for those who want to explore letterpress printing a little further, have several projects in mind, or want to design something with multiple colors and layers. (Beginners are also welcome!) We’ll meet for five Tuesdays, and class takers should plan to complete between 2 and 4 projects over the five weeks, depending on the complexity of their design. You’ll have full access to Scale House Print Shop’s collection of wood and metal type, ornaments, and hand-carved illustrations, and you’re welcome to bring your own linocut illustrations to print, as well. Printing will be done on a 12 by 18 Chandler & Price press manufactured in 1913 and a 7 by 11 Golding Pearl from 1892. Those who complete this class will be eligible to rent supervised studio space at SHPS in the future.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Sarah Clark

Tuesdays, April 29 - June 3, 2025 | 6 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $325

Prerequisite: Students should be able to center and make a 4” cylinder.

Explore making various sizes and styles of lidded containers in a relaxed and fun studio setting. Design considerations for each type of vessel will be discussed and demonstrations will be given. Individual instruction will be given to help students develop greater proficiency on the wheel. We will be taking the clay from its raw state through glazed finished ware.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tim McCosker

Wednesdays, May 14 - June 18, 2025 | 9A - 12P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn wheel-throwing basics or refine your practice making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing, and decorative techniques. Designed for all potters, from beginners to those with experience.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Kathleen Peters

Wednesdays, May 7 - 21, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 3 sessions | $200

If you've never used a sewing machine or you’d simply like a refresher, this class is for you! In the first session, you’ll learn the anatomy of the sewing machine and how to get started including, bobbin winding, threading, stitch selection, and sewing a variety of seams. Over the course of 3 weeks, you’ll make customizable projects including pillowcases, tote bags, and zipper pouches. Those with some experience can level-up their sewing integrating more complex techniques.

Supplies: Bring your sewing machine (plus its feet and manual) or use one of the studio's sewing machines.

We will review material requirements at the first class. Choose from a variety of fabrics from our collection, or bring your own to personalize your project.

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

Thursdays, May 1 - 29, 2025 | 3:30 - 5:15P | 5 sessions | $250

Explore the creative world of clay after school! Learn techniques like molding, pinching, and coiling to make unique sculptures and designs. hey’ll create unique sculptures, pottery, and imaginative designs while discovering how to use tools and textures to bring their ideas to life.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Saturdays, May 3 - June 14, 2025 | No class May 24 | 9A - 12P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing and decorating. Through demonstration and one-on-one instruction, we will build on each student's interests and skills. Bring your desire to get your hands dirty! Designed for all potters, from the absolute beginners to those with experience and enthusiasm to continue learning in a supportive environment.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill

Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 10A - 1P | One-day workshop | $100

Learn to sift enamel onto copper forms and fire with a torch to create colorful earrings, pendants, or enamel domes to treat as cabochons. After a demo on the enameling process, students will enamel their own precut copper discs, and receive guidance on how to use any existing jewelry skills they may have to make more complex forms fit for enameling in the future!

Bench Time: 1 bench time is included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Katie McCabe

Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 10A - 2:30P | One-day workshop | $150

Nothing says “I love you!” like a handmade card, and nothings says handmade better than letterpress! Using antique wood and metal type, ornaments, and illustrations, you’ll design a single-color card and print it on a printing press that started its working life in 1892.

At the end of the day, you’ll take home 25 handmade cards (plus envelopes)--enough for any mom, dad, or grad you want to celebrate! Class takers should come with an idea of a short phrase (no more than 10 words) that they’d like to use in their card design, and wear clothes that they don’t mind getting a little inky.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Sarah Clark

Saturdays, May 3 - 31, 2025 | No class on May 24 | 2 - 5P | 4 sessions | $250

Summer is almost here and who doesn't want a comfy outfit to wear on a hot day.  Gain confidence and up your sewing skills while constructing a jumpsuit, apron dress, or a pair of overalls. Learn about interfacing, button holes, pockets, seam finishes and basic fit adjustments.

Options include, but not limited to:

• Durban Jumpsuit & Romper

• Apron Dress

• Lily Jumpsuit

Supplies: Students should download and print one of the pattern options and choose fabric before the first class session. We recommend having your patterns printed on size A0 paper at your local copy shop. Ask the shop to print at 100% with no scaling or tiling. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at hello@craftstudies.org! We are happy to help!

Teaching Artist: Mary Worrell

Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 6 - 9P | One-day workshop | $200 per pair

Take your partner, your BFF, or even your work spouse out for a night in the jewelry studio! No prior metals experience is needed, as our expert artisans guide you through crafting simple and elegant rings together.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Case Hathaway-Zepeda

Sunday, May 18, 2024 | 1 - 4P | One-day workshop | $75

Streamline your sewing process with a serger! In this introductory workshop, you’ll learn essential skills, including threading, tension adjustment, and basic stitches on the serger. Leave with the knowledge to finish seams professionally and tackle a variety of fabrics.

Supplies: Bring your serger (plus its manual). If you do not have your own serger, email us at hello@craftstudies.org.

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

Mondays, May 5 - June 16, 2025 | No class May 26 | 3:30 - 5:15P | 6 sessions | $250

Tweens and teens takeover the Clay Studio! Open to youth, ages 12+ of all skill levels who want to try something new, improve skills, and have fun. Instruction in wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques are guided by student interests and ideas. Snacks provided!

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Teaching Artist: Samantha Radcliffe

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | 1 - 4P | One-day workshop |

Kids, in grades 2-5, join CraftStudies for a creative and fun-filled afternoon! Designed for, but not limited to, students who have early dismissal through the Hartford School District, this program offers a perfect blend of creativity and relaxation. Each session, students will engage in hands-on exploration and craft projects that encourage imagination and artistic expression. All materials provided.

Offered in partnership with Hartford Parks & Recreation Department. Register through the Hartford Parks & Recreation website here.

Teaching Artist: Allison Riese

Early Release Crafternoon is also offered on April 8, 2025.

Tuesdays, April 29 - May 20, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

Learn the fundamentals of setting non-faceted stones, called cabochons, in this beginner-friendly jewelry design class. Using bezel-setting techniques, we'll cover skills like measuring, soldering, and finishing to ensure your stone is secure and your design polished.

Bench Time: 4 bench times are included with your registration. Look for the bench time registration code on the class confirmation page.

Supplies: Materials are not included with registration and can be purchased through the studio supply shop.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Tuesdays, April 29 - June 3, 2025 | 6 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $325

Prerequisite: Students should be able to center and make a 4” cylinder.

Explore making various sizes and styles of lidded containers in a relaxed and fun studio setting. Design considerations for each type of vessel will be discussed and demonstrations will be given. Individual instruction will be given to help students develop greater proficiency on the wheel. We will be taking the clay from its raw state through glazed finished ware.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tim McCosker

Tuesdays, April 29 - May 27, 2025 | 6 - 8P | 5 sessions | $275

This class is designed for those who want to explore letterpress printing a little further, have several projects in mind, or want to design something with multiple colors and layers. (Beginners are also welcome!) We’ll meet for five Tuesdays, and class takers should plan to complete between 2 and 4 projects over the five weeks, depending on the complexity of their design. You’ll have full access to Scale House Print Shop’s collection of wood and metal type, ornaments, and hand-carved illustrations, and you’re welcome to bring your own linocut illustrations to print, as well. Printing will be done on a 12 by 18 Chandler & Price press manufactured in 1913 and a 7 by 11 Golding Pearl from 1892. Those who complete this class will be eligible to rent supervised studio space at SHPS in the future.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Sarah Clark

Wednesdays, May 14 - June 18, 2025 | 9A - 12P | 6 sessions | $350

Learn wheel-throwing basics or refine your practice making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing, and decorative techniques. Designed for all potters, from beginners to those with experience.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.