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  • Introduction to Drawing

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    The Toolshed 356 Boston Post Road, 1st floor, Weston, MA, United States

    In this 7 week course, students will explore materials and techniques for drawing from life and imagination. Students will use graphite, colored pencil, charcoal and ink to help develop an eye to hand accuracy with confidence, and to practice really...

  • Printmaking: Gelli Plates

    The Toolshed 356 Boston Post Road, 1st floor, Weston, MA, United States

    Interested in printmaking? Come explore monoprinting on a gelli or gelatin plate with instructor Kathy Aluia. Monoprinting on gelli plates is so much fun! Create unique and beautiful prints with acrylic paints and a wide variety of paper. Students will...

  • Family Name Sign: Experience the Laser Cutter

    The Toolshed 356 Boston Post Road, 1st floor, Weston, MA, United States

    Join us at the AIC to experience for yourself our incredible laser cutter. The instructor will describe to participants the process of customizing designs and text with a laser engraver.  Each participant will get to watch as their own wooden...

  • Four Session Workshop: Introduction to Wet Felting

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    The Toolshed 356 Boston Post Road, 1st floor, Weston, MA, United States

    Are you curious about wet felting? How is it possible to transform fluffy unspun sheep’s wool into a strong and durable fabric? Felt-making is both an ancient technique and a modern one, bridging both practical craft and art-making. Through weekly...

  • Art 101 – Introduction to Art

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    The Toolshed 356 Boston Post Road, 1st floor, Weston, MA, United States

    During this 4 week course, students will survey tools, media and techniques for drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture. The class will cover drawing with different pencil types and charcoal, painting (water-based), assemblage/clay sculpture, and/or printmaking (linocuts). Registration closes May 3.  ...

  • Two Session Mono Printing Workshop – Morning

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    The Toolshed 356 Boston Post Road, 1st floor, Weston, MA, United States

    Mono Print Workshop: Discover the spontaneity of monoprinting in this hands-on workshop. Learn simple techniques using ink, plates, and textures to create unique, one-of-a-kind prints. Perfect for beginners and creatives looking to explore expressive, experimental mark-making. Registration closes May 5....

  • Three Day Workshop: Korean Art of Bojagi

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    The Toolshed 356 Boston Post Road, 1st floor, Weston, MA, United States

    Reusing Household Textiles to Create a Patchwork Wrapping Cloth. Transform forgotten fabrics into something meaningful and beautiful. Join Mariko Sugimori of Mona & Zoe Mending for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to deconstruct old household textiles and reimagine them...

  • Textile Dying: Silk Bandana

    The Toolshed 356 Boston Post Road, 1st floor, Weston, MA, United States

    Learn a fun textile dyeing technique using bleeding tissue! In this workshop, you'll gain an understanding of the fundamentals of textile dying while exploring the process of working with bleeding tissue. All the necessary materials, supplies, and equipment will be...

  • Two Session Eco Printing/Collagraph Workshop

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    The Toolshed 356 Boston Post Road, 1st floor, Weston, MA, United States

    Join artist and instructor Carol Ryan for a hands-on printmaking workshop exploring collagraph techniques using mat board and recycled Tetra Pak cartons. Participants will create textured printing plates, experiment with mark-making, color mixing and inking. Learn to print on our...

  • Linoleum Printing Workshop

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    The Toolshed 356 Boston Post Road, 1st floor, Weston, MA, United States

    Discover the tactile joy of relief printmaking in this beginner-friendly workshop. Guided by instructor Jerman Montanez, participants will learn how to carve, ink, and print their own linoleum block designs. You’ll master the basics of transferring an image, carving safely,...

  • Improvisational Monotype Printmaking

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    The Toolshed 356 Boston Post Road, 1st floor, Weston, MA, United States

    This hands-on workshop invites participants to explore improvisational monotype printmaking inspired by the expressive, layered work of artist Melanie Yazzie. Participants will experiment with color and composition using a variety of pre-cut vellum shapes, layering spontaneous color choices to create...

  • Two Session Eco Printing/Collagraph Workshop

    Recurring
    The Toolshed 356 Boston Post Road, 1st floor, Weston, MA, United States

    Join artist and instructor Carol Ryan for a hands-on printmaking workshop exploring collagraph techniques using mat board and recycled Tetra Pak cartons. Participants will create textured printing plates, experiment with mark-making, color mixing and inking. Learn to print on our...