Stecoah Valley Center offers a variety of adult classes from culinary workshops to arts and crafts classes, as well as learning opportunities in how to market and run your craft-based business. Scroll down to find the right class for you. And check back often, or give us a call to find out what classes are planned for the future. Prices and hours vary; please note details before you register. Preregistration is required. Register online (see below) sign up in the Gallery or call to register. Payment upon registration is preferred.

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Sashiko Embroidered Envelope Pouch

Saturday, Jun 17th 10 am to 12 pm
Taught by Susan Coe
Tuition: $35

Take a stab at Sashiko embroidery and show off your work with this simple little Envelope Pouch. Sashiko literally means 'little stabs' and is a traditional embroidery style in which geometric patterns are reproduced in white thread contrasted on a dark fabric. The stitches are simple running stitches - the perfect project for beginners who would like to come away with a project that looks more advanced. Your envelope pouch can be sewn on a sewing machine or by hand once the embroidery is complete. All materials are included though students may prefer to bring their on contrasting fabric for the lining of their pouch and a button for their closure.

Minimum of 4 students

Registration Deadline June 15th

Experiments in Printmaking: Collagraphs

Tuesday, June 20th 6 pm to 8 pm
Taught by Melinda Donaldson
Tuition: $25

Let's get inky! We are very excited to bring the art of printmaking into our newly remodeled textile studio. To celebrate we will be offering a series of classes meant to explore different printmaking processes. What better way to start than to begin with collagraphs, arguably the most accessible form of printmaking. Collagraphy is a no limits printmaking process - ripe for experimentation with materials, textures, and colors. In this workshop you will create a printing plate from recycled cardboard and other textured materials and scraps. Whether you choose to work representationally or abstractly you'll enjoy an evening of creative play!

Minimum of 3 students

Registration Deadline June 18th

Booger Masks with Billy Welch

Wednesday June 21st & Thursday June 22nd 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Taught by Billy Welch
Tuition: $65

Join local artist Billy Welch as he leads students in the creation of a Cherokee dance mask called a "booger" mask. Cherokee mask artists like Billy typically carve from buckeye or poplar, but historically masks were also made from hornets' nests, animal hides, and gourds. Masks made from gourds are known as "booger" masks, usually with noses made with the stem of the gourd on the front of the mask as the nose. These masks are used in the traditional Cherokee booger dance ceremony to ward off evil or harmful energies. Welch is well known for his clan masks a set of which can be seen on display in the auditorium at the Center.

All materials provided; this class will take place over the course of two consecutive evenings.

Minimum of 3 students

Registration Deadline June 19th

Digital Nature Photography & Development

Saturday, September 2nd 8 am to 4 pm
Taught by Drew Campbell
Tuition: $75

Are you an avid hiker, explorer, nature lover with a great camera that you would like to truly learn how to use? Do you take perfectly adequate pictures but would like to improve the number of truly beautiful photographs you take or even begin to develop a portfolio?

Come out and spend the day with professional photographer and Stecoah Artisan Gallery artist, Drew Campbell. This all day class will provide a great classroom introduction of photography basics including lighting and composition. Early afternoon we will ramble and explore local scenery shooting landscapes, wildflowers, waterfalls and such. This portion of the class will provide hands on lighting and composition instruction as well as the use of creative aspects of the camera.

Late afternoon will be spent in the classroom reviewing photographs. Each student will submit their ten best phots of the day for a class presentation and review. Drew will use Adobe Lightroom to demonstrate live digital development and edits which will take your photographs to the next level.

Minimum of 4 students

Registration Deadline August 31st