Student Workshops

Hone your craft with hands-on projects in wood, metal/jewelry and clay—no experience needed!

In light of urgent public health concerns, the workshops are closed through Fall 2020. Dartmouth students, check out our virtual Make it at Home Series below.

The Ceramics Studio, the Donald Claflin Jewelry Studio, and the Woodworking Workshop are open to Dartmouth students and feature professional instructors who will get you started and help you along the way.

Make It At Home Workshop Series

Talks & Workshops

20/21 Workshops

Student Workshops: Make It At Home

Ceramics Campus Project

for students on campus

September 29

Talks & Workshops

20/21 Workshops

Donald Claflin Jewelry Studio

Coffee Hour

Casual moment to hang out and chat with the Donald Claflin Jewelry Studio instructors and special guests.

September 29 - November 10

Talks & Workshops

20/21 Workshops

Student Workshops: Make It At Home

Woodworking Series 1

letter carving and chip carving

Please join us via Zoom for workshops that can be done at home or your dorm.

September 29 - October 06

Talks & Workshops

20/21 Workshops

Student Workshops: Make It At Home

Jewelry Series #1

introduction to 3D modeling

Join us via Zoom for hands-on jewelry projects that can be done at home.

September 30 - October 07

Talks & Workshops

20/21 Workshops

Student Workshops: Make It At Home

Woodworking Series 3

bas-relief carving

Please join us via Zoom for workshops that can be done at home or your dorm.

September 30 - October 07

Talks & Workshops

20/21 Workshops

Student Workshops: Make It At Home

Woodworking Series 7

lamp making with a laser cutter

Please join us via Zoom for workshops that can be done at home or your dorm.

October 01 - 22

Talks & Workshops

20/21 Workshops

Student Workshops: Make It At Home

Ceramics Series #1

pinching a form, using a mold, animating a surface

Join us via Zoom with visiting artist Sana Musasama for hands-on series that build ceramic skills at home.

October 01 - 15

Talks & Workshops

20/21 Workshops

Woodworking Series 8

lamp making with a laser cutter

Please join us via Zoom for workshops that can be done at home or your dorm.

October 08 - 29

Talks & Workshops

20/21 Workshops

Student Workshops: Make It At Home

Woodworking Series 2

letter carving and chip carving

Please join us via Zoom for workshops that can be done at home or your dorm.

October 13 - 20

Talks & Workshops

20/21 Workshops

Student Workshops: Make It At Home

Woodworking Series 4

bas-relief carving

Please join us via Zoom for workshops that can be done at home or your dorm.

October 14 - 21

Talks & Workshops

20/21 Workshops

Student Workshops: Make It At Home

Jewelry Series #2

linked bracelets and chains

Join us via Zoom with visiting artist Paulette Werger for hands-on jewelry projects that can be done at home.

October 14 - 21

Talks & Workshops

20/21 Workshops

Student Workshops: Make It At Home

Woodworking Series 5

picture frame making

Please join us via Zoom for workshops that can be done at home or your dorm.

October 15

Talks & Workshops

20/21 Workshops

Student Workshops: Make It At Home

Ceramics Series #2

pinching a form, using a mold, animating a surface

Join us via Zoom for hands-on series that build ceramic skills at home.

October 22 - November 05

Talks & Workshops

20/21 Workshops

The Ceramics Studio

Ceramics Chat

with Sana Musasama, ceramic artist and social activist

Hear about Sana's journey traveling around the world, making ceramic and mixed media art, teaching and working with craft to help those in need.

October 26

Talks & Workshops

20/21 Workshops

Student Workshops: Make It At Home

Woodworking Series 6

picture frame making

Please join us via Zoom for workshops that can be done at home or your dorm.

October 27

Talks & Workshops

20/21 Workshops

Student Workshops: Make It At Home

Jewelry Series #3

bead bracelets

Join us via Zoom for hands-on jewelry projects that can be done at home.

October 28 - November 04

Talks & Workshops

20/21 Workshops

Student Workshops: Make It At Home

Jewelry Series #4

wire wrapping rings and earrings

Join us via Zoom for hands-on jewelry projects that can be done at home.

November 11 - 18

Woodworking Workshop

This workshop allows students to try their hands at furniture design, cabinetmaking, wood turning, carving and all aspects of woodworking.

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Ceramics Studio

The Ceramics Studio introduces students to hands-on skills and the technical processes of ceramics.

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Donald Claflin Jewelry Studio

A well-equipped jewelry and metalsmithing makerspace.

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Stories from the Student Workshops 2019/2020

During a time of remote learning, students reconnect to the workshops by sharing stories about their favorite projects and the skills they learned.