Utensil basket

In this class you will learn how to identify, cut, measure and we

ave natural reed.  We weave primitive style using no twine, staples or nails.

Tuesday Oct 7 and Thursday Oct 9 from 6-8pm.

8-10 students per class.  Ages 14 and up. 

Veterans Creative Expression Through Storytelling and Public Presentation

This course will explore how veterans can leverage their military experiences through storytelling and public speaking techniques, working with tips for crafting compelling stories and presentations. According to the Warrior Allegiance Organization, public speaking is a powerful platform for veterans to advocate for causes that are important to them, such as veterans’ rights, mental health, education, and employment opportunities. 

Wednesday, October 8th  4 pm to 6 pm

This class is FREE to all Veterans thanks to the Flagstar Foundation. 

Participants will gather glass, add color and shape glass into a paperweight. 

This class is for ages 18 and older.

Please note that participants need to wear closed toed shoes, clothes made of natural fibers and long hair needs to be pulled back. 

Blown Glass Ornaments Using Glaskolben

Try your hand at making blown-glass ornaments. Using an oxygen-propane torch, students will learn basic techniques for using pre-blown glaskolben to make blown-glass ornaments. Frit will be used to add color to the clear glaskolben. Learning how to control heat, gravity and blowing techniques will determine your success. Creating these colorful ornaments will provide students a basis for working glass further in the torch. Each student will be provided 6 glaskolben. When you pick up your ornaments, be sure to bring packing material and a small container to transport your ornaments to the safety of your home. Basic torch safety will be discussed.IMPORTANT: Students taking glass courses using a torch must wear natural fiber clothing (i.e., cotton shirt and denim jeans), closed-toe shoes, and hair tied back and out of the way. Loose clothing that will be in the way of the torch is strongly discouraged. Please wear clothing that is not essential to your wardrobe.

Ages: 16 and up

Saturday, October 11th, 9 am til 12 pm. 

GRIEF IS A VERB

Create bracelets, pins, and/or magnets in memory of lost loved ones.  Express bereavement while honoring your loved ones with simple materials of beads, wire, felt, buttons, fabric scraps and glue.  Utilize words and colors to make tangible reminders that express deep feelings. String alphabet beads on wire to spell out a special name, date or word. Glue bits or buttons on a felt base to make a magnet representing your person's nature or character.  We will be using scissors, memory wire and hot glue guns but no previous experience is necessary.

Saturday, October 11, 2025

10AM-NOON (2 hours)

Veterans Creative Expression Through Storytelling and Public Presentation

This course will explore how veterans can leverage their military experiences through storytelling and public speaking techniques, working with tips for crafting compelling stories and presentations. According to the Warrior Allegiance Organization, public speaking is a powerful platform for veterans to advocate for causes that are important to them, such as veterans’ rights, mental health, education, and employment opportunities. 

Saturday, October 11th  12 pm to 2 pm 

This class is FREE to all Veterans thanks to the Flagstar Foundation. 

Leaf Plates (Rooting Around)

Impressing fallen fall foliage into clay will reveal it’s structure in amazing detail while making a serviceable food safe serving dish sure to attract attention.

Oct 11, 2-4pm

Location: Hidden Lake Gardens

Please note if you are not a member of Hidden Lake Gardens you will need to pay the entrance fee. 

Raku Face Jugs

Face jugs have a long tradition around the world. In the southern United States, the first examples date to the mid-1800’s and were crafted by enslaved African American potters who created these unique pieces for various purposes. In the furst session of this class you’ll be provided with a basic wheel-thrown jug to decorate using hand-building techniques to create a face that is uniquely yours! In the second session you will glaze your piece and we will fire it in the Raku kiln for you to take home that day.A little bit about Raku:Raku firing is a very hands on firing process that creates a very unique finish. Pieces are glazed then placed into the raku kiln where they are fired up to approximately 1800 degrees. Once the kiln reaches temperature the pieces are removed with tongs then placed into barrels filled with a combustible material such as saw dust or straw the closed. This creates a reduction rich environment, meaning in order to burn, the fire has to get the oxygen molecules out of the Clay body and glazes. This is how the rich coppers are developed and the clay body turns black.Students must wear close toe shoes and be prepared for live fire during the second session of this class. All materials will be provided.

 October 11th and 25th 2-4pm