We don’t want to ruin your day and say that summer’s almost over.

So instead, we’ll phrase it like this: there’s still time for more creativity before Labor Day! We have 15 different workshops going on in the next couple of weeks, starting as soon as this Friday.

One- and two-day workshops take place over the weekend, while the handful of longer workshops take place during the week: perfect for a relaxing staycation. (Are you ready for Fall already? Find the full catalog on this page.)

One-day workshops

Basic Photographic Lighting Tools (August 19): A must-take for any photographer thinking of investing in lighting equipment.

Creative Encounter: The 30 in 30 (August 26): The day starts with 30 drawing in 30 minutes, then progresses into critique and longer (but still intuitive) pieces.

Jewelry: Fold Forming For Beginners (August 26): Produce sample pieces with each of the folding techniques, with an eye toward creating future finished pieces.

Jumpstart in Ceramics (August 26): Have (supervised) fun in the pottery studio and try something new.

Creative Encounter: The Birth of Whimsy (August 27): For the other workshop in our Creative Encounter series, students can work in any medium as they think outside the box.

Two-day workshops

The Figure in Silverpoint (August 19–20): Learn how artists drew before graphite.

21st Century Basketry: Coiling and Plaiting (August 19–20): Learn more about this workshop in this blog post.

Jumpstart in Enameling (August 19–20): Our Jumpstarts are designed to be a short, sweet introduction to a new art form for beginners.

Flowers From Photos (August 26–27): Paint flowers on a large scale by working from photographs.

Mastering Color (August 26–27): Learn practical color theory as you mix colors using acrylic paints.

Mixed Media Narrative Triptych (August 26–27): Start with three small wooden panels, add personal images, and paint to create a narrative triptych.

Mosaic Stepping Stones (August 26–27): Create a mosaic that can survive rain, wind, snow, and boots.

Three-day workshops

Draw the Portrait/Sculpt the Portrait (August 21–23): For intermediate artists; each day begins with sculpture and moves on to drawing.

Week-long workshops

A Week in Thomas, West Virginia (August 21–25): Led by three instructors, participants can study painting or sculpture as they wish.

Design and Composition for Abstract Acrylic (August 21–25): Work on developing a whole view of the process of your work, and avoid common traps for abstract artists.

You can view the full, brand-new catalog online.