This five-day masterclass, presented by Ekin Aytac and Josh Davids, is designed for glass artists ready to elevate their glass artwork through a deep exploration of both additive and subtractive color application techniques.

You will engage in complex layering processes in the hot shop and precision manipulation in the cold shop, culminating in the creation of unique, multi-layered glass objects.

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The September Issue invites you to weave through the traditional arts, of old techniques and form, to gain artistic inspiration from the objects that surround us.

These exhibitions highlight sculpted and constructed forms–from 3D mosaics, basketry and historic garment production to man-made materials spanning beyond the last century, transformed into jewelry, and installation work.

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Visit the Belger Crane Yard Gallery to see a FREE demo with award-winning silversmith Genevieve Flynn!

Flynn will showcase her Repoussé process, discuss how she uses a Hydraulic Press in her practice, and explain how she creates her work from sketchbook to final piece.

Shop her work in the gallery collection, Sparkle and Shine, on view February through March.

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Dive into the magical world of wool and learn the four essential techniques: wet felting, needle felting, dimensional wool sculpting, and intricate felt tapestry making. Transform soft fiber into stunning, lasting works of art!

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During this workshop, you will learn how to:

• Prepare a 3 yard warp out of wire, 3/8” to 1” wide
• Beam the wire warp onto a 4-8 harness small floor or table loom
• Weave the 3 yard woven metal warp to be used for jewelry or small sculpture
• Sculpt with woven metal fabric and various ways of connecting for different applications

Lectures will include information about applying the woven metal fabric for basketry, jewelry, 3D sculpture, and bas-relief 2D wall art.

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You’ve learned a tablet weaving technique or two. You’ve created bands following other’s patterns. It is time to take the next step and design your own pattern!

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This three-day workshop is open to all students, from beginner to advanced, who are interested in tablet weaving.

We’ll study three different techniques from three areas of the world (Rams Horns from Turkey, Coptic Diamonds from Egypt, and Sulawesi from Indonesia) and three different time periods.

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What are your next steps with this ancient braiding technique? Are you drawn to sprang lace, twining, or color patterns? Or do you need more time to train your hands and eyes in the basic stitch?

Join us for a day of individualized instruction, exploring some of the many possibilities for creating and using sprang cloth.

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Sprang is an ancient and mostly forgotten technique for creating elastic cloth two rows at a time.

Join us to get your fingers in the yarn and start braiding parallel threads on a frame. You will start with a pre-warped frame and learn all the steps of creating cloth and sewing it into a small bag.

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Explore the beauty of botanical color in this natural dyeing workshop.

Using common and sustainable materials—dandelion flowers, black walnut hulls, and onion skins—you’ll learn how to extract earthy hues and apply them to natural fibers. Participants will gain hands-on experience with dye preparation, fabric mordanting, and simple dyeing techniques.

All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with your own naturally dyed scarf and the knowledge to continue experimenting at home.

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Join us for open beading, where our instructor will guide you through whatever you want to create, from simple repairs to complex bead stitching.

In this class, you will learn about secure finishing methods and the supplies needed to complete them. Go home with at least one finished piece, such as a necklace, bracelet, earrings, or keychain.

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Discover the timeless art of pine needle basket making in this hands-on beginner class. Participants will learn the fundamentals of coiling techniques, how to prepare and work with natural pine needles, how to start with a ceramic base, and how to incorporate simple embellishments.

No prior experience is necessary. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a small, handcrafted basket and the skills to continue this relaxing and rewarding craft at home. All materials are provided.

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Join Kristi Bissell for a crash course in incorporating tempting caramelized flavor into two classic Swedish baked goods.

In this virtual class, Kristi will demo a caramelized-almond-topped Tosca Cake and a delicious but straightforward caramel cookie, both approachable ways to incorporate caramel into baked goods at home. $25 ($20 ASI member)

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Beets may be a divisive ingredient, but beet lovers know they can provide great color, flavor, and nutrition in a range of recipes, and they become especially valuable in the colder months.

Join Kristi Bissell as she demonstrates a trio of Nordic-inspired recipes from her blog, True North Kitchen, featuring both golden and red beets in both classic and surprising dishes. $25 ($20 ASI member).

The class will be recorded and made available to all registrants for one month after the class date.

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Join Nichole Accettola, author of Scandinavian from Scratch: A Love Letter to the Baking of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, in a virtual class exploring two different celebratory buns traditionally eaten on Fat Tuesday: Denmark’s fastelavnsboller and Sweden’s semlor.

Nichole will discuss and demonstrate her approaches to two different doughs, fillings, and toppings for these midwinter treats, sending students home with two recipes to tackle. $25 ($20 ASI member)

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