Touchstone
CENTER FOR CRAFTS

New in 2019! 1-Day Workshops at Touchstone Center for Crafts

Touchstone offers a variety of programming to fit your needs, schedule, and budget. One day workshops are perfect for the person who has little to no experience or an artist who wants to learn a new skill. Our 1-Day Workshops offered on June 15th, 16th, and 22nd are designed for ages 14-Adult. If you’re looking for an experience to share with your son, daughter, niece, or nephew, consider taking a workshop together!


Beginner (Ages 14-Adult)
$165 Member | $195 Non-Member Plus Materials and Studio Fees




Blacksmithing



JUN 15 | 1-Day (SAT)
Crash Course in Forging Utensils I


Instructor: Nathanael Weiss
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In just one day, you will take an ordinary bar of steel and turn it into a functional object.
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JUN 16 | 1-Day (SUN)
Crash Course in Forging Utensils II


Instructor: Nathanael Weiss
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Taking ‘Crash Course I’ is not required in order to enroll for this course. Those who have taken ‘I’ will have the opportunity to advance their skills.
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Ceramics



JUN 15 | 1-Day (SAT)
Introduction to Handbuilding


Instructor: Meghan Burke
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Discover the many methods and endless options of handbuilding with clay.
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JUN 16 | 1-Day (SUN)
Wheel-Throwing 101


Instructor: Travis Winters
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Have you ever wanted to try your hand at the potter’s wheel? In this one-day introductory workshop, you will!
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JUN 22 | 1-Day (SAT)
Pinching and Coiling: Handbuilding with Clay


Instructor: Meghan Burke
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Take a dive into handbuilding with clay and create a variety of forms. Nothing is off limits with handbuilding!
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Glass



JUN 15 | 1-Day (SAT)
Makin’ MarbleZ I


Instructor: Chad Parker
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Learn how to make a round marble out of a rod of glass!
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JUN 16 | 1-Day (SUN)
Makin’ MarbleZ II


Instructor: Chad Parker
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Dive deeper into marble making techniques. It is not required that you take ‘Makin’ MarbleZ I’ in order to enroll in this workshop.
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Metals & Jewelry



JUN 15 | 1-Day (SAT)
Rings and Things: Jewelry from Roller Printed Metal


Instructor: Maia Leppo
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Use found textiles and materials to imprint patterns onto copper and other metals.
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JUN 16 | 1-Day (SUN)
Found Objects: Rings and Pendants


Instructor: Maia Leppo
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Learn to set your found objects into rings and pendants in this fun, one-day workshop!
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Mission Statement: Touchstone Center for Crafts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance excellence in the arts and crafts by educating and encouraging individuals to develop technical skills, good design, and innovative expression.

Touchstone Center for Crafts condemns all acts of racism, discrimination, and senseless violence. We firmly believe that everyone has a right to dignity, respect, and equality without fear.  As an organization, we commit to listen and learn and to grow. We will continue to work to empower people to use art as a means of expression, a way to build community, and a powerful voice for change.

Touchstone Center for Crafts · 1049 Wharton Furnace Rd. · Farmington · PA 15437

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