That’s a Wrap for Summer Youth!

Another Summer Youth season is officially in the books. This week wraps up the final camps, and we couldn’t be prouder of everything the kids in our studios made and discovered this summer.

A huge thank-you to this summer’s studio assistants, whose energy, patience, and hands-on help kept every camp running smoothly from the first day to the last. We couldn’t do Summer Youth without you! 

Save the Dates

Teen Night Dates on the Calendar

Teen Night returns this fall! Grades 7–12 are invited to a free Friday evening of art and community. Mark your calendars: This year’s dates are Oct. 9, Nov. 6, Dec. 11, Jan. 8, Feb. 12, March 12, April 23, and May 14.

Teen Night is free, but registration is required, and space is limited. Watch for registration announcements ahead of each date.

A Class in Every Studio

Culinary Arts

Flavors of Northern Thailand: Khao Soi

Sunday, Sept. 13, 3 – 6 PM

Build a red curry paste from scratch, then turn it into two distinct Thai curry dishes.

Drawing & Painting

Introduction to Drawing With Pencil

3 meetings, beginning Thursday, Sept. 10, 9:30 AM

Build core drawing skills with graphite and colored pencil. No experience required.

Fiber Arts

Weaving: Introduction to Tapestry Weaving

2 meetings, beginning Friday, Sept. 4, 4 PM

Learn the fundamentals of tapestry weaving and finish your own small woven piece.

Glass Arts

Glass Pocket Vase

Sunday, Sept. 20, 10 AM – 1 PM

Make a glass wall vase that adds color and dimension to any room.

Jewelry & Fine Metals

Introduction to Jewelry Skills

3 meetings, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8, 10 AM

Get hands-on with jewelers’ tools and build the foundational skills every metalsmith needs.

Media Arts

Media Podcast Studio Orientation

Tuesday, Dec. 8, 10 – 11:30 AM

Required for anyone who wants studio access, this orientation walks you through podcasting tools and workflow.

Metal Fabrication

Foundry: Metal Casting in the Foundry

Thursday, Sept. 17, 6 – 9 PM

Pour your own casting in this second class of our three-part foundry series.

Print & Book Arts

Radically Soft: Block Printed Patches on Fabric

Sunday, Aug. 30, 10 AM – 2:30 PM

Carve your own soft printing blocks and print custom fabric patches for mending or decorating.

Tech Lab

Vector Graphics 101: Computer Drawing with Inkscape

Saturday, Sept. 26, 10 AM – 1 PM

Learn the fundamentals of vector graphics using free software you can keep using at home.

Woodworking & Small Boatbuilding

Demystifying Cabinet Door Hardware

Saturday, Oct. 10, 9 AM – 12 PM

Sort out hinges, pulls, and catches so your next cabinet project comes together right the first time.

Writers’ Studio

Writing Fundamentals: Book Marketing 101

Wednesday, Sept. 23, 3:30 – 5:30 PM

Overcome your fear of marketing and learn how to connect your book with the readers who will love it.