At Creative Arts Workshop, the creative spark is always burning. Located in the heart of the award-winning Audubon Arts District, this nonprofit regional center for creativity has been serving the Greater New Haven area since 1961. With over 400 courses and 1,800 adult and young people enrolling annually, CAW is an anchor institution that offers a wide range of visual arts classes and engagement in creativity in its three-story building with fully-equipped studios in eight disciplines.
Creative Arts Workshop is the perfect place to explore your creative side. With its active exhibition and public programming schedule, over 1000 visitors enjoy the free exhibitions and public programs in its destination galleries throughout the year. Classes are open to students of all ages and levels of experience, so everyone is welcome to join in. From beginners to experienced creative minds, CAW has something for everyone.
Explore the amazing art opportunities Creative Arts Workshop has to offer. With its impressive array of classes and activities, there’s something for everyone to discover and hone their creative skills. With over 400 courses, 1,800 students and 1000 visitors to its destination galleries, CAW is the perfect place to ignite your creative spark.
Programs at Creative Arts Workshop in New Haven, CT
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FIBER ARTS WORKSHOP: ALL LEVELS
Overcome the mystery of sewing and discover how fun and easy it can be. Learn the basics of machine sewing, including how to thread the machine and other basic operations. Practice sewing lines and going backward before moving on to simple pieces for gift-giving. Choice of projects includes a four-patch pin cushion, quilt blocks, or a lined purse or bag. You’ll be speeding along in no time. Feel free to bring your own machine or we use the ones on hand.
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YOUNG PEOPLE WORKSHOP: 4 - 6
This workshop will introduce young artists to winter celebrations from other cultures. In particular, Kwanzaa, Las Posadas (Mexico), Chinese New Year, Hanukkah, St. Lucia (Sweden), Diwali (India), and Christmas. Inspiration will be derived by the paper cut-out work of Matisse. Students will create symbolic images in their art and make a holiday wreath.
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Mosaic Jewelry
Design and create your own unique mosaic pendants using a variety of glass, stone, ceramic and other materials. Get experience in the skills of precision cutting, artistic laying techniques, and then how to adhere to a pre-made silver-plated bezel using specialized adhesives.
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