NEW! Shibori Basics

Instructor: Eileen Gombosi
Mondays, 4:30-7PM
Tuition: $290
Location: MSS Court Street

Discover the art of Shibori, a traditional Japanese resist dyeing method for textiles. Explore a variety of traditional techniques to create beautiful, custom dyed pieces. Learn to fold, twist, bind, and stitch fabric to resist the dye and form intricate patterns. Each class will focus on a different Shibori method, guiding you through the process of creating your own unique designs. 

Experiment with Arashi, wrapping the fabric around a pole to create flowing striped designs. Create geometric patterns with Itajime folding techniques or circular designs with various Kumo & Ne Maki Shibori methods. Using stitching techniques, you’ll discover where hand-sewn areas guide the flow of dye to create stunning patterns. Each piece becomes a fun surprise as you unfold it to reveal the beautiful mystery of the dye’s journey! Participants will be provided with a variety of dyeables.

Adults/Teens 16+, Materials included: All levels: This class is suitable for both beginners and those with experience interested in learning more dyeing techniques

September 29-October 27  REGISTER>

NEW! Flowing Ink: Japanese Marbling & Suminagashi

Instructor: Jane Ploughman
Fridays or Thursdays
Tuition: $115
Location: MSS Court Street

Explore the art of Suminagashi, the Japanese technique of marbling. Using the natural flow of water, this graceful method involves gently floating inks on the surface of water using brushes to create beautiful fluid designs on paper. Explore the fundamentals of this elegant technique while experimenting with a variety of inks and papers to develop your own unique marbled patterns.

Next, we will sew traditional four hole Japanese book bindings and variations of these bindings along with a Japanese style accordion fold book. Using your own marbled papers, you’ll create custom, hand-bound books that are both functional and artistic. All levels/Adults & Teens 16+

All materials will be provided. Students are welcome to bring their own decorative papers, any tools or a self-healing cutting mat.

October 17 & 24  FULL/WAITLIST>
November 6 & 13  REGISTER>

NEW! Introduction to Handmade Books

Instructor: Jane Ploughman
Mondays, 5:30-8PM
Tuition: $160
Location: MSS Court Street

In this hands-on workshop, participants will be introduced to the timeless craft of handmade bookbinding. Learn about the essential materials and tools needed to create your own notebooks, journals, or artist books.

We’ll explore a range of book structures—including single-sheet books, single- and multi-signature bindings, and accordion-style formats—giving you a solid foundation of techniques to get creative with. Additionally, we’ll create decorative paste paper,which can be used as beautiful, custom covers for some of the books. This workshop is suitable for beginners, or for anyone looking to refresh and expand their bookmaking skills. All levels/Adults & Teens 16+

All materials will be provided. Students are welcome to bring their own decorative papers, any tools or a self-healing cutting mat.

November 3-17  REGISTER>

Drawing for Everyone

Instructor: Phoebe de Noronha
Mondays or Wednesdays, 5:30-7PM
Tuition: $75
Location: MSS Court Street

Whether you are a beginner at drawing or more experienced, this class invites you to break down drawing into its basic elements before combining them together again into a finished piece of art. Each week we will be using a new still-life composition set up by the instructor (or students are welcome to bring in their own props to draw). We will be practicing line, shape, texture, space, and value as separate pieces. All levels/Teens 16+ welcome.

Materials: Students will need to bring a 12×14 or larger sketchbook. Students can bring their own graphite pencils, charcoal pencils or sticks, and 1-2 erasers. MSS will provide basic drawing supplies for those who do not bring their own.

September 15-29  REGISTER>