Sat, Jun 10, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT
Main Building, 518 Church Street, Clifton Forge, VA
Ages 13+.
Wed, Jun 14, 2023, 1:00 PM EDT – Fri, Jun 16, 2023, 5:00 PM EDT
Main Building, 518 Church Street, Clifton Forge, VA
Open to ages 6-12. Come explore this fun instrument! Participants will learn the foundations of playing the ukulele in this exciting three day camp. No previous experience needed! A mini-concert will be held at the end of camp on stage at the CFSOTA Mill.
Thu, Jun 15, 2023, 12:00 – 4:00 PM EDT
Glass Studio, Reynolds Building, 512 Church Street, Clifton Forge, VA
Simple to make, colorful and durable stepping stones set a path through crowded gardens, and provide extra color when flowers aren’t in bloom. A fun class for both adults and kids, age 10 and up. Students create a concrete and glass, 8x8” square stone. Concrete needs 24 hours to harden before removal from molds.
Thu, Jun 15, 2023, 6:30 – 8:30 PM EDT
The Mill, 518 Church Street (back entrance), Clifton Forge, VA
Create a unique present for the father figure in your life! Learn the basics of woodturning to create a custom handmade gift for dad. Your instructor will lead you through step-by-step to create a ball point pen made from your choice of wood. This class would be perfect solo to make the gift, or bring dad along for the fun!
Fri, Jun 16, 2023, 5:00 PM EDT – Sat, Jun 17, 2023, 5:00 PM EDT
Glass Studio, Reynolds Building, 512 Church Street, Clifton Forge, VA
Please enroll at least 10 days before class, and select your pattern, allowing time to order any bevels needed for class. Lead came (lead channel) construction is ideal for traditional or geometric panels, bevel panels, and large architectural construction, but it is very different from copper foil work. Using simplified techniques, artist and instructor George Ayars will guide you through the process, teaching you how to create beautiful lead came work, in this 2 day class.
Tue, Jun 20, 2023, 12:00 – 2:30 PM EDT
Glass Studio, Reynolds Building, 512 Church Street, Clifton Forge, VA
Get back into glass, complete an old project or knock out a new one, in these unstructured sessions with instructor George Ayars.
$60
Intro to CNC
Wed, Jun 21, 2023, 1:00 – 3:00 PM EDT
Woodworking Studio (inside the Mill), 518 Church Street (back entrance), Clifton Forge, VA
*INTRODUCTION TO CNC INSTRUCTOR: MAC BEARD TUITION: $60 per project, can be made by an individual or a couple/family working together, plus a $25 materials fee, paid to instructor at class. AGES: Adults (children age 10+ may attend along with a registered adult). 2-hour class.
Wed, Jun 21, 2023, 1:00 PM EDT – Fri, Jun 23, 2023, 4:00 PM EDT
Main Building, 518 Church Street, Clifton Forge, VA
Ages 5-10. Let's enter the world of fairies! We will explore fairies, where they live and whether they glow at night. Join us to make several fanciful projects including a fairy house. Tuition includes all materials. Registration closes 5 pm June 16, 2023.
Thu, Jun 22, 2023, 5:30 – 7:30 PM EDT
Main Building, 518 Church Street, Clifton Forge, VA
For Adults.
Fri, Jun 23, 2023, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT
Work with Precious Metal Clay (a sliver-infused compound clay) to create a customized pair of leaf earrings in this jewelry making class. Learn to mold, stamp, sculpt, and create your own silver jewelry designs! When using precious metal clay, you are left with a pure .925 sterling silver creation that can be tumbled, burnished, or you can add patina to get creative and beautiful effects. Discover the basics of this versatile material from your expert instructor in this course suitable for all levels.
Sat, Jun 24, 2023, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
The Mill, 518 Church Street (back entrance), Clifton Forge, VA
Ages 13-Adult (under 13 can work together with a supervising adult on the same forge).
Wed, Jun 28, 2023, 1:00 PM EDT – Fri, Jun 30, 2023, 4:00 PM EDT
Main Building, 518 Church Street, Clifton Forge, VA
Ages 5-10. Animalitos is Spanish for small animals. We will look at the animal art work of Maurice Sendak and Frida Kahlo for inspiration to make our own animalitos. Students may choose to work either in clay to sculpt their creation or in felt to make a stuffed animalito.
Wed, Jul 5, 2023, 1:00 PM EDT – Fri, Jul 7, 2023, 5:00 PM EDT
Main Building, 518 Church Street, Clifton Forge, VA
Ages 5-10.
Wed, Jul 5, 2023, 6:15 PM EDT – Wed, Jul 26, 2023, 7:15 PM EDT
Main Building, 518 Church Street, Clifton Forge, VA
Yoga at CFSOTA with Christina Gramm, CYT-200.
Thu, Jul 6, 2023, 12:00 – 2:30 PM EDT
Glass Studio, Reynolds Building, 512 Church Street, Clifton Forge, VA
Get back into glass, complete an old project or knock out a new one, in these unstructured sessions with instructor George Ayars.
Fri, Jul 7, 2023, 12:00 – 4:00 PM EDT
Glass Studio, Reynolds Building, 512 Church Street, Clifton Forge, VA
Simple to make, colorful and durable stepping stones set a path through crowded gardens, and provide extra color when flowers aren’t in bloom. A fun class for both adults and kids, age 10 and up. Students create a concrete and glass, 8x8” square stone. Concrete needs 24 hours to harden before removal from molds.
Tue, Jul 11, 2023, 9:00 AM EDT – Fri, Jul 14, 2023, 11:00 AM EDT
CFSOTA Garden, 518 Church Street (behind main building), Clifton Forge, VA, United States
Open to participants ages 8-12.
Thu, Jul 13, 2023, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT
Work with Precious Metal Clay (a sliver-infused compound clay) to create a customized pair of leaf earrings in this jewelry making class. Learn to mold, stamp, sculpt, and create your own silver jewelry designs! When using precious metal clay, you are left with a pure .925 sterling silver creation that can be tumbled, burnished, or you can add patina to get creative and beautiful effects. Discover the basics of this versatile material from your expert instructor in this course suitable for all levels.
Sat, Jul 15, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Woodworking Studio (inside the Mill), 518 Church Street (back entrance), Clifton Forge, VA
Create your own custom ice cream scoop perfect for your summer treat! Your master instructor will demonstrate step-by-step all of the skills you need to create your very own wood turned scoop. Your handmade ice-cream scoop will become a family favorite for years to come.
Sat, Jul 15, 2023, 1:00 – 3:00 PM EDT
Woodworking Studio (inside the Mill), 518 Church Street (back entrance), Clifton Forge, VA
Create your own custom ice cream bowl perfect for your summer treat! Your master instructor will demonstrate step-by-step all of the skills you need to create your very own wood turned bowl. Your handmade ice-cream bowl will become a family favorite for years to come.
$60
Intro to CNC
Wed, Jul 19, 2023, 1:00 – 3:00 PM EDT
Woodworking Studio (inside the Mill), 518 Church Street (back entrance), Clifton Forge, VA
*INTRODUCTION TO CNC INSTRUCTOR: MAC BEARD TUITION: $60 per project, can be made by an individual or a couple/family working together, plus a $25 materials fee, paid to instructor at class. AGES: Adults (children age 10+ may attend along with a registered adult). 2-hour class.
Wed, Jul 19, 2023, 1:00 PM EDT – Fri, Jul 21, 2023, 5:00 PM EDT
Main Building, 518 Church Street, Clifton Forge, VA
Ages 10-15.
Sat, Jul 22, 2023, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
The Mill, 518 Church Street (back entrance), Clifton Forge, VA
Ages 13-Adult. Prerequisite: Completion of Beginner Blacksmithing is required for under 18 and strongly encouraged for adults.
Tue, Jul 25, 2023, 12:00 – 2:30 PM EDT
Glass Studio, Reynolds Building, 512 Church Street, Clifton Forge, VA
Get back into glass, complete an old project or knock out a new one, in these unstructured sessions with instructor George Ayars.
Wed, Jul 26, 2023, 1:00 PM EDT – Fri, Jul 28, 2023, 5:00 PM EDT
Main Building, 518 Church Street, Clifton Forge, VA
Participants will use their imagination to create a creature using cutout animal (or non-animal- think Transformers) parts they find in magazines. There will be lots of cutting and gluing! This class will be student guided. Basic instructions and multiple mini demonstrations will be provided. The instructor will provide guidance, feedback, suggestions to guide you while creating your unique collages. All materials included.
Thu, Jul 27, 2023, 10:00 AM EDT – Thu, Aug 31, 2023, 12:30 PM EDT
Glass Studio, Reynolds Building, 512 Church Street, Clifton Forge, VA
An intriguing introduction to the art of making stained glass, using the basic copper foil technique. Topics include glass cutting; foil and solder techniques: selection of colors, glass and patterns; and rules for design & pattern making. Students will select a panel pattern from a set of designs provided by the instructor, to create a beautiful finished piece up to 10x15”. The school will provide tools for use in class.
Sat, Jul 29, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Main Building, 518 Church Street, Clifton Forge, VA
Ages 8-14.
Sat, Jul 29, 2023, 2:00 – 5:00 PM EDT
Main Building, 518 Church Street, Clifton Forge, VA
Ages 16+.
Wed, Aug 2, 2023, 6:15 PM EDT – Wed, Aug 30, 2023, 7:15 PM EDT
Main Building, 518 Church Street, Clifton Forge, VA
Yoga at CFSOTA with Christina Gramm, CYT-200.
Tue, Aug 15, 2023, 12:00 PM EDT – Tue, Sep 5, 2023, 2:30 PM EDT
Glass Studio, Reynolds Building, 512 Church Street, Clifton Forge, VA
Mosaic art has been used to decorate everything from ancient temples to modern office buildings. Mosaic designs can also embellish flower pots, picture frames, candle holders and more. Express yourself in mosaic art in this four week class; an intro to the basics of mosaic craft. Students will create a small glass mosaic panel on a 6” tile, and also a 9x12” glass mosaic panel on plywood. Some previous glass cutting experience is helpful, but not required.
Fri, Aug 18, 2023, 2:00 – 4:00 PM EDT
Main Building, 518 Church Street, Clifton Forge, VA
Ages 8-14.
Sat, Aug 19, 2023, 1:00 – 3:30 PM EDT
The Mill, 518 Church Street (back entrance), Clifton Forge, VA
Discover the art of woodturning while you learn to create a sculptural hummingbird nest by your master instructor. You’ll be led through the process of creating a home perfect for the native hummingbirds. At the end of class you will have created a beautiful woodturned nest ready to hang inside for display or outdoor for the birds!
$60
Intro to CNC
Wed, Aug 23, 2023, 1:00 – 3:00 PM EDT
Woodworking Studio (inside the Mill), 518 Church Street (back entrance), Clifton Forge, VA
*INTRODUCTION TO CNC INSTRUCTOR: MAC BEARD TUITION: $60 per project, can be made by an individual or a couple/family working together, plus a $25 materials fee, paid to instructor at class. AGES: Adults (children age 10+ may attend along with a registered adult). 2-hour class.
Thu, Aug 24, 2023, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT
Work with Precious Metal Clay (a silver-infused compound clay) to create a customized leaf pendant in this jewelry making class. Learn to mold, stamp, sculpt, and create your own silver jewelry designs! When using precious metal clay, you are left with a pure .925 sterling silver creation that can be tumbled, burnished, or you can add patina to get creative and beautiful effects. Discover the basics of this versatile material from your expert instructor in this course suitable for all levels.