This winter, Piano Nobile presents a thoughtfully curated series of hands-on creative workshops led by accomplished local artists and makers. From clay and printmaking to drawing, natural dyeing, photography, and jewelry design, each class offers an immersive opportunity to learn new skills, work with professional materials, and leave with finished pieces made by hand. Whether you are a beginner or a practicing creative looking to expand your toolkit, these workshops provide a welcoming and inspiring environment.
Clay Workshop: Tiny Architecture
Guest Instructors: Alison and Rachel of Satrell Studio
Design and build your own tiny village out of clay in this imaginative and tactile workshop. Participants will explore form, texture, and architectural storytelling while creating small-scale structures that come together as a miniature community. This class emphasizes experimentation and playful design, making it accessible to all experience levels.
- Saturday, January 10, 2026, 1–5pm
- Saturday, February 21, 2026, 1–5pm
Printmaking Workshop: Introduction to Block Printing
Guest Instructor: Angelique Guina of Acquina Art
This beginner-friendly printmaking workshop introduces the fundamentals of block printing. Participants will design a simple image from hand-drawn elements, carve it into a rubber block, and print their artwork by hand. The class offers a solid foundation in a versatile printmaking technique that can be continued at home.
- Thursday, January 15, 2026, 5–8pm
- Friday, February 13, 2026, 5–8pm
Drawing Workshop: Bold Landscape Miniatures
Guest Instructor: Teresa Stern
Learn the basics of working with oil pastels while creating a series of bold, expressive landscape miniatures. This workshop focuses on color, mark-making, and composition, resulting in a set of small-scale drawings on fine art papers. The class is ideal for anyone interested in developing confidence with oil pastels in a relaxed, exploratory setting.
- Saturday, January 17, 2026, 1–4pm
Furoshiki Workshop: Natural Dyes and Japanese Gift Wrapping
Guest Instructor: Christine Dennett of COMMAND knitwear
This unique workshop combines two complementary traditions: Japanese furoshiki gift wrapping and Shibori stitching techniques, including Nui and Mokume. Participants will stitch three organic cotton bandanas with intricate patterns and dye them using natural dyes derived from plants and iron, producing three distinct colors. The result is a set of functional, reusable textiles that are both beautiful and sustainable.
- Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 6–9pm
Photographic Cyanotype Workshop
Guest Instructor: Ollie Levy of Whalefern Arts
Explore the historic cyanotype process and transform photographs into luminous blue prints. In this workshop, participants will create one-of-a-kind cyanotype prints on fine art papers and learn techniques for continuing the process independently at home. The class blends photography, printmaking, and hands-on experimentation.
- Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 6–9pm
Jewelry Workshop: Introduction to Earring-Making
Guest Instructor: Irene Wood of History + Industry
Learn the fundamentals of earring design and construction in this approachable jewelry-making workshop. Participants will select from an assortment of beads and stones sourced from around the world and gain hands-on experience assembling their own wearable designs to take home.
- Friday, February 6, 2026, 5–7pm
Space is limited for each workshop, and advance registration is recommended. These classes offer a rare opportunity to learn directly from local artists while engaging in meaningful, hands-on creative practice in the heart of the neighborhood.