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Be the Artist You’re Meant to Be!

June 4, 2019 by touchstonecenterforcrafts Leave a Comment

JUL 8–12 | 5-Day (MON-FRI)

5 Introductory Weeklong Workshops: No Experience Necessary

$550 Member | $580 Non-Member
Plus Materials and Studio Fees
Affordable lodging and meal plans available


Introduction to Blacksmithing
with Anna Koplik

Learn how to swing a hammer at the anvil, work a coal forge, and have fun forging hot steel! Everyone will walk away with their own hand forged objects.

Only a couple of spots left!
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Introduction to Wheel-Throwing
with Stacy Larson

Learn the basics of throwing, shaping, and trimming pottery on the wheel with Stacy as your guide. Then expand on your skills with altering and decorating techniques. 

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Intro to Stained Glass Copper Foil Technique
with Neile Cooper

Learn the fundamentals of creating stained glass pieces with the copper foil technique. You will have your first completed project on the first morning!

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Introduction to Jewelry Making
with Erika Broas

Learn the basics of traditional metalsmithing while creating a variety of jewelry forms. You will fabricate pendants, chains, rings, earrings, brooches, and more, and leave with a great base of knowledge and multiple finished pieces!

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An Introduction to Drawing
with Aaron Pickens

This intensive workshop is for participants who want to learn and improve the way they draw. Be ready to explore a range of techniques using various types of materials.

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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 stands in solidarity with the Black community and 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.


2021 Registration Is Now Open!

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