Craft Classes
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Whether you are just starting out in a craft or have years of experience under your belt, the Craft Center is a place for you to grow in your creativity, skills and understanding of craft and craft making. |
The Worcester Center for Crafts offers beginner to advanced adult and youth classes in ceramics, photography, glass, enameling, metals, jewelry, refinishing, weaving & fiber arts, woodworking and woodturning. |
NEED HELP FIGURING OUT WHICH LEVEL YOU SHOULD TAKE? |
| There’s a class for everyone here at the Center, regardless of your skill level, experience, or schedule! View the course catalogs. |
| Beginner Students | A Beginning Student has little or no experience working in the medium and is still developing basic skills and techniques. (generally 0 – 4 classes) |
| Intermediate Students | An Intermediate Student is familiar with the medium and has basic skills and knowledge of the process of working with that medium. This student is beginning to develop and /or define a personal vision for their work.(generally 4 –16 classes) |
| Advanced Students | An Advanced Student is proficient in the skills associated with the medium and is able to work independently with limited instruction and direction. This student has begun the process of developing specialized techniques and can clearly define a goal or direction in their artwork.(generally 12 – 24 classes) |
| Multi-Level Classes | Multi-Level Classes offer training in basic techniques and processes, with the opportunity for higher level instruction on a one-on-one basis. Class projects are individually tailored to meet the student’s goals and needs. |
| Professional Student | A Professional Student wishes to pursue their craft as a career and to gain consistent income from the work that they produce. This student is either highly skilled at their craft or is focusing on becoming highly skilled. They can work independently and are able to master all technical, design, and safety considerations necessary. |
Youth Students |
Are you looking for youth programs? Visit our Youth Programs page to see all the opportunities available or visit our SummerFun page to learn more about our exciting summer camp. |
| QUESTIONS? | If you have questions about any of our classes or want to register, call our registrar, Bettie Carlson, at x3001. |
The Studios at the Craft Center |
The Craft Center facility was built in the mid-1950s and occupies over 26,000 square feet of space comprised of eight studios, an exhibition gallery, a gift shop, a student supply store, and administrative offices. |
Our year-round instructional facility features fully-equipped studios, which are open every day, and offers hands-on instruction in intimate settings. |
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The newest addition is the New Street Glass Studio at 35B New Street. This studio is the most comprehensive of it's kind in Central Massachusetts. Make sure to visit the Glass Studio online and in person! |
Visit the Craft Center anytime between 10 am and 5 pm for a tour of the facility. |
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