AP – Brush Lab: Chinese Calligraphy

Do you feel painting is difficult? This workshop offers a refreshing perspective: if you can write, you can paint! Using a bamboo brush, ink, and mineral pigments, participants will be introduced to the history of calligraphy and painting through figures such as Yan...

Gelli Plate Monoprints

Gelli plate monoprinting is an art technique using a soft, reusable gel-like plate to create a single, unique print. Apply acrylic paint or ink to the plate, then create patterns or designs by adding textures, stencils, or objects, before placing on paper to make a...

AP – Artist Books

Understand the technical and creative aspects of bookmaking while exploring books as an art form. Learn traditional and modern bookbinding techniques while creating original art, which may include drawings, prints, collages, and photographs. Explore different types of...

AP – Line by Line: Dissecting the Beginning of a Novel

Join local author Thorsten Nesch to dissect the beginning of one of his published novels. He’ll show why every single sentence has a reason to be there, giving insight into how an author can work. There will be lots of room for group discussion. Participants are...

AiR – Sheer Sculpture: Working with Fabric to Create 3D Forms

For this workshop, participants will be guided to create a sheer soft sculpture by Casa's Artist in Residence Tyler Alexander. Learn how to pattern and hand sew a flower from organza, with a focus on creating moiré by layering fabric. Come to understand...