Class Size: 10 Come and learn some basics of sewing. Learn to thread a machine and basic sewing methods. Some of the projects and techniques we will learn are French seams, basic mending - hemming, buttons/Velcro, mending, fabric pairing for each project, market bag/tote, travel roll up. Limited space. Participants are welcomed to bring their machines. 

Class Size: 10 The class will start out with creating paper-mache bowls and if time allows, you will have the chance to create a project of your choice. Examples will be shown at first class.

Learn to paint using watercolors as a medium.

This class will explore the process of abstracting a live subject in a variety of media and approaches. We will also learn the historical context and how the idea of abstraction took hold of the art world during the 20th century. Students will need a sketch book, pen and cell phone or camera for this class.

This class will explore the process of abstracting a live subject in a variety of media and approaches. We will also learn the historical context and how the idea of abstraction took hold of the art world during the 20th century. Students will need a sketch book, pen and cell phone or camera for this class.

An introduction to watercolor covering use of watercolor materials, tools and techniques. Materials will be provided, but students are welcome to bring their own.

Please note: A computer is necessary for this class - iPads or phones will not suffice. This program will provide you instructions to access records that will put you onto a road of discovery as to who you really are. This class will help you to organize family records and pictures. Discover and document your family history and leave a record for your children. Recording can also be done by hand rather than computer.

this is our Summer Quarter Fiber Reactive Dyeing class. We will be dyeing fabric using the ice dyeing method and various resist methods. The dyed fabrics will then be used to create fiber “paintings.”

This is a one-on-one session for advanced students.

Benson participants will learn the basic notes on the keyboard as well as learn to play easy songs. Note: Thursday, April 25th Class will be held in the Multipurpose Dining Hall.