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Discover the art of traditional woodworking or master the techniques of modern jewelry making in Boston's vibrant crafting community.

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Jewelry Clasps and Closures

North Bennet Street School

Challenge your jewelry design and fabrication skills by creating hand-crafted closures and clasps for your jewelry. Or make a simple chain or pearl strand a truly unique statement with a clasp that is designed as a centerpiece. Either way, commercial findings will no longer be the go-to solution for your favorite projects. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Jewelry I and II or equivalent experience.

Intermediate 18 and older
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Secret Belgian Binding

North Bennet Street School

The origin of the Secret Belgian binding is debatable. It could be a contemporary structure coming out of Canada, United States, Italy or the Netherlands. Or it could have originated in a Belgian monastery sometime between the 14th and 16th centuries. Setting aside the politics, this class explores the Secret Belgian structure and ways to modify it. On day one, students assemble two variations of this non-adhesive structure, which is simple and can...

All levels 18 and older
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Accordion Book with Frames

North Bennet Street School @ 150 North St, Boston, MA

Accordion books are very flexible and can be adapted for many projects. Framing or matting gives special emphasis to a 2-D object or artwork. We will be combining the two! This project provides one solution, to displaying, housing, protecting, and storage for 2 dimensional art-all at the same time! In this one day workshop we will mat flat objects and construct an accordion book from there. Tools and supplies: Please bring a notebook and pencil...

All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$203.78
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Purposeful Over-Marbling

North Bennet Street School @ 150 North St, Boston, MA

This two-day workshop is ideal for marblers with some experience, who are ready to stretch their skills by learning a series of perfectly planned and executed twice-marbled papers. Precision tools, precise paint application, direction, and planning will result in an array of unusually beautiful contemporary marbled papers. Tools and Supplies: Please bring an apron, an old towel, and shoes that are comfortable for standing in (and that you don’t...

Intermediate 18 and older
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$556

2 sessions

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Spoon Carving

North Bennet Street School

Carve elegant spoons from branches and small trees using simple tools. Starting with green wood, students use a drawknife to remove bark and make the basic shape of a spoon. From there, a knife and gouge are used to make the final cuts. Each student completes two to three spoons. Students are required to bring the items on this supply list to the first day of class:         PFEIL "Swiss Made" 18mm #8 Sweep Gouge....

All levels 18 and older
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Essential Arranging Series

Commonwealth Sports Club @ 1079 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA

A step up from the basic floral design workshops, the classes in our Essential Arranging Series uses the most exquisite flowers and the choicest materials to create stunning, eye-catching arrangements. We will explore the floral philosophy of form, color and texture and utilize a multitude of design techniques. You will learn how to select your own flowers, accent materials and containers to achieve your desired effect and how to condition your flowers...

All levels 18 and older
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$275

3 sessions

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Drawing from the Imagination

The Eliot School @ 24 Eliot St, Jamaica Plain, MA

Learn how illustrators and concept artists create dynamic and imaginative drawings using inspiration boards, reference images and lots of imagination. See how the best in the business develop character and costume design, animal, creature, and monster drawings, vehicles and robots, interiors and landscapes. Put it all together with art that is out of this world. Some prior life- and figure-drawing experience recommended.  Materials to bring...

Beginner 17 and older
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$295

6 sessions

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Basic Woodcarving

The Eliot School @ 24 Eliot St, Jamaica Plain, MA

Using basic tools and techniques, learn hand-held carving, including shaping, detailing and whittling. Understand basic approaches to full round and relief mode, paving the way to create decorative elements for furniture and small sculptural objects. Choose a small project to finish in the workshop or at home. Bring your own tools or purchase a kit and wood in class. Materials Please bring to class: materials fee: $20 payable in class If you...

Beginner 18 and older
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$107

2 sessions

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Make Your Own Punching Cradle

North Bennet Street School

A punching cradle is a very useful piece of equipment for bookbinders. During this class, students create a collapsible punching cradle with a variable length. The collapsible cradle is lightweight, saves space and is perfect for traveling or working in small spaces. Students are required to bring the items on this supply list to the first day of class.:        45/45/90 triangle (metal or plastic)     ...

All levels 18 and older
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Floral Design Workshops

Commonwealth Sports Club @ 1079 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA

This budget-friendly design workshop offers a basic introduction to flower arrangement: no experience necessary. Come as you are and leave with a floral design to share with your friends and family! Each workshop focuses on a different topic, where you will work alongside our seasoned instructors to create a different style of seasonal fresh flower arrangement. You will learn some basic elements of floral design, enough to be able to replicate this...

Beginner 18 and older
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