Pine Needle Basketry
Date: Sunday, March 30 from 1:00-4:00 pm
Fee: $90 / discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: Beginning
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Marion Richards
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1
Discover the enchanting world of Pine Needle Basketry in our beginner-friendly art class! In this hands-on workshop, you'll embark on a creative journey as you learn the art of crafting small pine needle baskets from scratch.
Students will learn how to…
start a small basket using a base
coil the basket
how to use the pine needles
Students will create a small pine needle basket.
*All materials provided
Making Unique Fabric Mache Bowls
Date: Sunday, April 13 from 11 am-3 pm;
Fee: $130 / discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Kate Dwyer
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1
In this class, we will be making bowls using fabric, thread, glue, and balloons. Most students go home with 2 bowls after a very fun workshop!
If you have it, please bring a rotary cutter, cutting mat, and any cotton or silk fabric you'd like to use.
All supplies Included.
Eco-printing: Patterns with Leaves and Flowers
Dates: Saturday, May 17 from 10 am to 3 pm
Fee: $125 / discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All Levels
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Crescent Calimpong
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1
In this 5-hour workshop, we will dive into the world of eco-printing. Together we will create dye baths, use leaves and flowers to create a nature-inspired pattern on cotton fabric, and learn how to shift colors using iron.
This workshop will be both informative and experimental. Come ready to learn, play, and have fun with natural dye. By the end of the workshop, workshop participants will understand how to prep their own dye bath, what is involved in applying natural color to cotton, and how to use iron to “shift color” and create vivid effects on cotton fabric. Each workshop participant will walk away with two naturally dyed cotton samples and their own naturally dyed cotton bandanna.
Please bring:
• Apron (or wear clothes you don't mind getting a little messy)
• Dish gloves (optional but nice if you don't want to get dye on your hands)
• Wear comfortable/closed-toed shoes
• Lunch, water (we will have a 1-hour lunch break)
For more information about natural dyes and Crescent Calimpong, visit www.thoughtsandefforts.com or instagram @thoughtsandefforts
Fiber Dyeing with Plants
Date: Sunday, May 18 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Fee: $90 / discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: Beginning
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Marion Richards
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1 & 2
Students will explore the art of fiber preparation and dyeing, discovering plants that thrive in their very own backyard, locally foraged treasures, and effective techniques for extracting vibrant pigments from dye sources. Through hands-on experience, they will craft exquisite dye card samples and have the opportunity to dye yarn or a silk scarf, showcasing a spectrum of colors that truly reflect their individual creativity.
Students can bring a notebook to take notes in and a jar or two if they want to take home leftover colors to try dyeing at home. A small quantity of wool or silk to dye additional fiber in class (if there is leftover dye).
All materials provided
Making Unique Fabric Mache Bowls
Date: Friday June 6 from 11 am-3 pm
Fee: $135 / discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Kate Dwyer
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting and Drawing Studio
In this class, we will be making bowls using fabric, thread, glue, and balloons. Most students go home with 2 bowls after a very fun workshop!
Please bring a rotary cutter, cutting mat, and any cotton or silk fabric you'd like to use.
Scholarships through the City of Everett are available for all Sorticulture classes! To apply, please fill out our form here !
Pine Needle Basketry
Date: Sunday, June 8 from 1:00-4:00 pm
Fee: $90 / discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: Beginning
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Marion Richards
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 2
Discover the enchanting world of Pine Needle Basketry in our beginner-friendly art class! In this hands-on workshop, you'll embark on a creative journey as you learn the art of crafting small pine needle baskets from scratch.
Students will learn how to…
start a small basket using a base
coil the basket
how to use the pine needles
Students will create a small pine needle basket.
*All materials provided
Scholarships through the City of Everett are available for all Sorticulture classes! Please fill out our application form here.
Fiber Arts (Ages 11 - 14)
Dates: Monday - Thursday, August 11 - 14 from 9 am - 1 pm
Fee: $275
Ages: 11-14 year old
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Isolde Beebe
Location: Schack Art Center, Printmaking Studio
This camp is designed for young artists who are excited to explore the world of textile art and soft sculpture. You’ll learn a variety of techniques like embroidery, tie-dye, weaving, and needle felting to create unique, dynamic artwork using fabric and other materials.
Throughout the camp, students will explore the basics of each technique, from designing patterns and textures to creating soft sculptures and colorful fabric pieces. You’ll experiment with these arts to create your own wearable pieces, sculptures, and textile-based projects that showcase your personal style.
All supplies are provided, but please bring lunch and join us for a week of hands-on creativity, learning, and fun with fiber arts!
Making Unique Fabric Mache Bowls
Date: Sunday, January 26 from 11 am-3 pm;
Fee: $125 / discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Kate Dwyer
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1
In this class, we will be making bowls using fabric, thread, glue, and balloons. Most students go home with 2 bowls after a very fun workshop!
If you have it, please bring a rotary cutter, cutting mat, and any cotton or silk fabric you'd like to use.
All supplies Included.
Pine Needle Basketry
Date: Sunday, January 19 from 1:00-4:00 pm
Fee: $90 / discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: Beginning
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Marion Richards
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1
Discover the enchanting world of Pine Needle Basketry in our beginner-friendly art class! In this hands-on workshop, you'll embark on a creative journey as you learn the art of crafting small pine needle baskets from scratch.
Students will learn how to…
start a small basket using a base
coil the basket
how to use the pine needles
Students will create a small pine needle basket.
*All materials provided
Stamped with Love: Block Printing
Dates: Saturday, December 14 from 10:30 am-12 pm
Fee: $85 / discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Foram Shah
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1
Celebrate the joy of the holiday season with the timeless art of Indian hand-carved block printing! In this hands-on workshop, you'll explore the beauty of traditional Indian designs while creating your own stunning, one-of-a-kind gift bag/Tote bag and wrapping paper. Using authentic hand-carved wooden blocks, you'll learn the techniques of block printing on fabric and paper, adding a personal and cultural touch to your holiday gifts. Whether new to printing or looking to refine your skills, this class will spark your creativity and give your holiday gifts a unique and heartfelt flair.
All materials are provided, including fabric gift bags, wrapping papers, and tissues. Plus, you'll take home a Block Printing Starter Kit, complete with hand-carved blocks, paints, and step-by-step information to continue your creative journey at home.
Perfect for individuals or groups, this class is ideal for those who want to give more than just a gift – share a piece of tradition and creativity this holiday season!
Making Unique Fabric Mache Bowls
Date: Sunday, November 3 from 12 pm-4 pm;
Fee: $125 / discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Kate Dwyer
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1
In this class we will be making bowls using fabric, thread, glue and balloons. Most students go home with 2 bowls after a very fun workshop!
If you have it, please bring rotary cutter, cutting mat, and any cotton or silk fabric you'd like to use.
All supplies Included.
Pop Art Screen Prints
Dates: Friday, August 23, from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee: $125 / discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Samuel Case
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 2
Learn the same silkscreen techniques that Pop artists like Andy Warhol used to create your own bright and bold work of art. Join us for a one-day seminar to learn the basics of screen printing and leave with your very own hand-made prints at the end of the session!
Students will learn how to coat and prepare screens for printing, how to adjust a photo and print it to burn a screen, how to register and print a 2-color image, the basics of what papers and inks to use in screen printing, and how to properly clean and care for screens.
Students will create 5 two-color prints on 9 x 12 paper (t-shirts are optional if a student wants to supply their own shirt).
Intro to Natural Dye
Dates: Saturday, June 8, 9am - 12pm
Fee: $75 / discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All Levels
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Crescent Calimpong
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 2
Experience the excitement and wonder of natural dyeing on cotton fiber, in this 3-hour introductory workshop. By the end of the workshop, workshop participants will be familiar with common natural dyes found in the kitchen and backyard, and what is involved in applying natural color to cotton. Students will walk away with their own naturally dyed cotton bandana and cotton sampler.
Please:
Bring an apron (or wear clothes you don't mind getting a little messy)
Bring dish gloves (optional but nice if you don't want to get dye on your hands)
Wear comfortable/closed-toed shoes
For more information about natural dyes and Crescent Calimpong, visit www.thoughtsandefforts.com or instagram @thoughtsandefforts