Fall-themed greeting cards with Wood Type taught by Julia Seko and Greg Robl

The foliage will be turning colors, and the air will be getting  chilly. Pumpkins will be ready to carve and eat. We'll spend the day in this workshop designing your own greeting cards for Hallowe'en, Dia de los Muertos, Thanksgiving, or simply "Boo!" or "Thank you!" We'll have some images on hand and add in some text in wood or metal type in multiple faces and sizes. Words will then be locked up and printed on the Vandercook letterpress. Color choices or perhaps variegated colors will be decided on by the collected class. Each student will leave with a set of 8 cards with matching envelopes.

Ages: 16+ 

All supplies and materials will be provided. 

Will be available to register on Monday, July 28 at 8:00am.

Always wanted to try the potter's wheel, but didn't know where to start? This class is a great intro to the wheel in 5 short weeks!

This class is intended to get you familiar with the basics of throwing on the potter's wheel. Students will have 3 weeks of throwing instruction, one week of trimming, and one week of glazing. This class is ideal for those who have limited experience and want to learn the basics of centering, trimming and glazing, with a short instructor demo and hands-on assistance each week.

Please note: This class does not include Open Lab hours or additional clay.

Ages 16+ to register

Class meets weekly on SUNDAYS.

All pieces will be fired to Cone 6 in a reduction kiln.

Will be available to register on Monday, July 28 at 8:00am.

Always wanted to try the potter's wheel, but didn't know where to start? This class is a great intro to the wheel in 5 short weeks!

This class is intended to get you familiar with the basics of throwing on the potter's wheel. Students will have 3 weeks of throwing instruction, one week of trimming, and one week of glazing. This class is ideal for those who have limited experience and want to learn the basics of centering, trimming and glazing, with a short instructor demo and hands-on assistance each week.

Please note: This class does not include Open Lab hours or additional clay.

Ages 16+ to register

Class meets weekly on SUNDAYS.

This class is Pay What You Can with a suggested price of $195.

All pieces will be fired to Cone 6 in a reduction kiln.

Will be available to register on Monday, July 28 at 8:00am.

The Book Arts League is excited to announce that we will now offer open studio hours! Our shop will be available monthly for you to print your work. Below are the open studio dates for the first quarter. BAL board members will be your hosts and will assist you with your printing projects. Please bring your own paper and get ready to print!

WEDNESDAY Sept 10th — 4:00-6:00PM

WEDNESDAY Oct 8th — 4:00-6:00PM

Glass fusing, also known as kiln-formed glass, involves heating multiple pieces of glass in a kiln to create a single, fused piece. It's a versatile art form with many practical and decorative applications.

Come learn and explore the basics of using glass as an artmaking medium in just a few short hours in this introductory level class. We’ll provide all of the materials to make a small fused pumpkin ornament.

This class has no prerequisites and is specifically set up for absolute beginners to this art form. Our Glass Studio does have some safety basics before anyone is allowed to join in the fun (failure to meet these requirements will result in not being granted access to the equipment): 

• Please come dressed in close-toe and heel shoes, and natural material clothing, i.e. cotton or linen, long pants are recommended. 

• No loose or dangling jewelry, long earrings or scarves.

• If you have long hair, please have it securely tied back from your face.

• We will provide safety goggles, but if you have your own and would like to bring them, please do!

Ages: 16+ 

All supplies and materials will be provided. 

Will be available to register on Monday, July 28 at 8:00am.

Join us for a dynamic, interactive 3-hour class making botanical paper prints from gelatin plates, aka "Gelli" plates.This non-toxic form of printmaking utilizes color and texture to create one of a kind (mono)prints. We will print a variety of plants & flowers, while exploring composition development with the use of layering techniques. Gelli printing offers instant access to a form of playful self-expression that helps to develop free associative thinking in a fun and supportive environment.

Ages: 16+ 

All supplies and materials will be provided. 

Will be available to register on Monday, July 28 at 8:00am.

Welcome to Quick Print! These one-time classes offer students a crash course in one specific type of print without the commitment of a multi-week course. Perfect for beginners, experimenters, or anyone looking for a fun way to learn a new skill fast!

Wood blocks have an organic look, and you can use the woodgrain to bring beauty to your design.

Expand on the basics of relief printmaking using wood. This course provides an introduction to carving a block and making a successful print.

Ages: 16+ 

All supplies and materials will be provided. 

Will be available to register on Monday, July 28 at 8:00am.