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BLA 06 – Tools for the Forge (Teens & Adults)

By Adam Faust / March 12, 2026 / Comments Off on BLA 06 – Tools for the Forge (Teens & Adults)

Note: This course is open to students who have previously completed the Introduction to Blacksmithing class. Using traditional hand hammered blacksmithing techniques over a coal burning forge, students will forge a basic set of tools for the forge. Initial projects include a fire rake, slot punch, hammer eye drive, and blacksmith’s cross peen hammer. Additional…

DAP 09 – Beginning Watercolor (Blinkhorn)

By Krupa Kanaiya / January 22, 2026 / Comments Off on DAP 09 – Beginning Watercolor (Blinkhorn)

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DAP 08 – Beginning Watercolor (Blinkhorn)

By Krupa Kanaiya / March 12, 2026 / Comments Off on DAP 08 – Beginning Watercolor (Blinkhorn)

Watercolor is a level one observational painting class. In Watercolor, students will learn color theory and application techniques and will receive weekly assignments geared towards advancing their observational skills and technical application. Students will receive compositional and conceptual liberties toward the end of the term with their final assignment as a learning evaluation.

DAP 09 – Watercolor II (Blinkhorn)

By Krupa Kanaiya / March 12, 2026 / Comments Off on DAP 09 – Watercolor II (Blinkhorn)

Watercolor II is a level-two independent painting class. Students will be responsible for creating their own series of work, which the instructor will guide and evaluate. In Watercolor, students will be responsible for creating two paintings per month, with each painting relating to the next to complete a series with a strong narrative and showing…

Master Gardeners Plant Sale

By Krupa Kanaiya / April 24, 2026 / Comments Off on Master Gardeners Plant Sale

Bring home a new plant from the master gardeners who keep our gardens so beautiful at Callanwolde.

JWY 06 – Beginning/Intermediate Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design (Gindler)

By Krupa Kanaiya / March 12, 2026 / Comments Off on JWY 06 – Beginning/Intermediate Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design (Gindler)

This course will teach traditional metalsmithing skills including sawing, piercing, texturing, shaping, and forming metal; soldering and cold connections, and bezel-setting cabochon gemstones. It is appropriate for beginners with no previous experience with metalsmithing, as well as for intermediate students. Students will learn to use and care for the tools of the craft, and will…

Spring Pottery Show

By Krupa Kanaiya / April 2, 2026 / Comments Off on Spring Pottery Show

Functional, Decorative, and Sculptural Ceramics Functional, Decorative, and Sculptural Ceramics featuring Julia Burns, Chad Dittmer, Peter Hamilton, Abbey Hull, Kate Pak, Doug Tobin and Ginger Vento, Ceramics Program Director John Roberts and Callanwolde instructors. Artist Spotlight: Kellsey Hook Resident Assistant   Please note: This This exhibition and pottery sale is free to attend. RSVP is…

BLA 05 – Introduction/Intermediate Blacksmithing (Teens & Adults)

By Krupa Kanaiya / January 22, 2026 / Comments Off on BLA 05 – Introduction/Intermediate Blacksmithing (Teens & Adults)

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center

BLA 05 – Introduction/Intermediate Blacksmithing (Teens & Adults)

By Krupa Kanaiya / March 12, 2026 / Comments Off on BLA 05 – Introduction/Intermediate Blacksmithing (Teens & Adults)

This course offers introductory instruction to the forging, forming, cutting, and joining skills of blacksmithing. Students will learn basic blacksmith safety, how to start and manage a solid fuel forge, the heat treatment of tool steel, and how to forge weld. Projects range from hooks, stylized leaves, a two-tined fork, cold cut chisel, tong jaws,…

WRI 01 – Eco Poetry (Javits)

By Krupa Kanaiya / March 12, 2026 / Comments Off on WRI 01 – Eco Poetry (Javits)

Eco Poetry Workshop is a creative and generative class for anyone interested in writing poetry that listens closely to the living world around us. We’ll explore how poems can reflect our deep connections to land, climate, animals, language, and place. Forrest Gander reminds us that ecopoetry asks “how we are involved in—and a part of—all…

JWY 10 – Independent Studio with Direction (Intermediate and Up)(Morgan)

By Krupa Kanaiya / March 12, 2026 / Comments Off on JWY 10 – Independent Studio with Direction (Intermediate and Up)(Morgan)

Work on your own designs with instructor guidance. If you have ideas you’ve been thinking about but are unsure how to execute, this is the class for you. We can troubleshoot your designs together.

JWY 01 – Beginner Metalsmithing: Beginning Jewelry Making (Morgan)

By Adam Faust / March 12, 2026 / Comments Off on JWY 01 – Beginner Metalsmithing: Beginning Jewelry Making (Morgan)

In this introductory class, you’ll learn to use essential metalsmithing tools to create your first jewelry pieces. We’ll cover sawing, filing, soldering, polishing, and cold connections, with a strong focus on proper technique and studio safety. All tools and basic materials are provided, though students may wish to bring their own cabochons or sterling silver.