Teen and Adult Classes
Spring Session
Randall Museum classes provide excellent opportunities for teenagers (age 16+) and adults to expand their creativity, design, science investigation and collaboration skills in a controlled environment. Classes are offered in our diverse subject-themed spaces: art studio, ceramics studio, science studio, woodworking shop, and our new fab lab The Garage. Explore your favorite hobby or establish a new one. Be sure to invite your friends!
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The Art of Floral Design
Brighten up your Spring with indoor flowers! Learn to create floral arrangements for everyday use, gifts, entertaining and special occasions. Your instructor, a professional florist, will cover styles and techniques of floral designs, including crafting armatures from inexpensive natural materials, making flowers to wear like corsages and boutonnieres and more. You will start off working with flowers provided by the instructor and learn to buy you own flowers for specific designs. Start with easier designs and build to more advanced. Finish up with a special Earth Day project on the last day. This class is open to all levels.
- Course #:
- 25891
- Day(s):
- Mondays
- Dates:
- 3/20 – 4/20
- Times:
- 7:00 – 9:00 pm
- Ages:
- 18 and up
- Instructor:
- Greg Lum
- Fee:
- Randall Member: $130
- Non-member: $140
Aquarium Keeping for Adults
Ahoy! “Afishinados”! Check out this intro to the world of fish keeping and planted aquarium care. Your class will cover aquarium set up, aquatic plants and intro to equipment, plus a top ten list of easy to care for tropical fish. Learning from our fully established planted aquarium, the class will work in groups to create aquariums that include plants, sculpted caves, and fish. You will gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to set up your own sustainable aquarium at home.
- Course #:
- 25790
- Day(s):
- Wednesdays
- Dates:
- 3/18 – 5/6
- Times:
- 7:00 – 9:00 pm
- Ages:
- 18 and up
- Instructor:
- Blu Fahey
- Fee:
- Randall Member: $100
- Non-member: $110
Creative Ceramics
Join us at the Randall Museum in our Ceramics Lab! This class welcomes adults of all levels to make both functional and nonfunctional ceramics. Learn basic clay handling, hand building and wheel throwing. Finish up your pieces with investigations and surface decorations and glazing options. Bring your inspiration and curiosity and delve into your creativity through clay in a social and supportive environment. The instructor will work with more advanced students to explore and develop individual techniques and projects.
- Course #:
- 25855
- Day(s):
- Thursdays
- Dates:
- 3/26 – 5/21 (no class 4/16)
- Times:
- 6:30 – 9:30 pm
- Ages:
- 18 and up
- Instructor:
- Crystal Kamaroff
- Fee:
- Randall Member: $295
- Non-member: $305
- Course #:
- 25854
- Day(s):
- Wednesdays
- Dates:
- 4/8 – 5/20
- Times:
- 6:30 – 9:30 pm
- Ages:
- 18 and up
- Instructor:
- Tomoko Nakazato
- Fee:
- Randall Member: $275
- Non-member: $285
Ceramics – Potter’s Wheel
Come learn the potter’s wheel in our new Randall Museum Ceramics Lab! This friendly and supportive studio environment is the perfect place to develop your throwing skills. You’ll learn to wedge, center and pull up the clay walls of your hand thrown clay pieces. Everyone will begin throwing cups and bowls and progress at their own pace to more advanced forms like vases and plates. You will glaze all your work to be fired in the Randall kilns.
- Course #:
- 25867
- Day(s):
- Mondays
- Dates:
- 3/23 – 5/11
- Times:
- 6:30 – 9:30 pm
- Ages:
- 18 and up
- Instructor:
- TBD
- Fee:
- Randall Member: $295
- Non-member: $305
- Course #:
- 25866
- Day(s):
- Tuesdays
- Dates:
- 3/31 – 5/19
- Times:
- 6:30 – 9:30 pm
- Ages:
- 18 and up
- Instructor:
- Jeannie Ichimura
- Fee:
- Randall Member: $295
- Non-member: $305
New Technologies: Basic Video Production
Use your phone as your camera and sound recorder to make great videos! In this class, you’ll learn to shoot video, edit, and compose narratives both traditionally and experimentally. You’ll learn the fundamentals of editing software like Adobe Premiere and Audition. The focus of the class is on helping you create works that express your own individual creativity and way of seeing the world. All you need is a phone with a camera, imagination and basic computer literacy.
- Course #:
- 25627
- Day(s):
- Fridays
- Dates:
- 3/27 – 5/22 (no class 4/24)
- Times:
- 6:30 – 9:30 pm
- Ages:
- 16 and up
- Instructor:
- TBD
- Fee:
- Randall Member: $345
- Non-member: $355
New Technologies: Build A Simple Website
This class is designed to help students use contemporary web software templates to create personal sites as portfolios, business, community outreach, or other personal interests site. In addition students will learn foundations in design communication. No experience is necessary, but computer proficiency is required.
- Course #:
- 25623
- Day(s):
- Mondays
- Dates:
- 3/23 – 4/6
- Times:
- 12:30 – 3:30 pm
- Ages:
- 16 and up
- Instructor:
- TBD
- Fee:
- Randall Member: $125
- Non-member: $135
- Course #:
- 25622
- Day(s):
- Mondays
- Dates:
- 5/4 – 5/18
- Times:
- 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Ages:
- 16 and up
- Instructor:
- TBD
- Fee:
- Randall Member: $125
- Non-member: $135
New Technologies: Fab Lab Workshop
Get acquainted with a range of digital fabrication technologies in the Randall’s new Fab Lab, The Garage. We’ll explore 3D printing, digital PCB milling machines, laser cutting and engraving, programming, electronics and related software . We cover the basics as we work our way around the Garage, creating a series of small projects that you can take home. No experience is necessary but computer proficiency is required.
- Course #:
- 25628
- Day(s):
- Wednesdays
- Dates:
- 3/25 – 5/20
- Times:
- 6:30 – 9:30 pm
- Ages:
- 16 and up
- Instructor:
- Twiggy Chen
- Fee:
- Randall Member: $385
- Non-member: $395
New Technologies: Laser Cutting Basics
In this 5-week introduction to laser cutting, you’ll learn to use the Universal 660 industrial laser cutter to cut, etch and engrave designs in a variety of materials, including plastics, woods, leather, cork, cardboard and even food. Along the way, you’ll learn about vector vs raster graphics, and get acquainted with the basics of graphics software such as Illustrator and Corel as you learn to create, download and edit designs for laser cutting. No experience is necessary, but computer experience is required.
- Course #:
- 25667
- Day(s):
- Tuesdays
- Dates:
- 3/17 – 4/14
- Times:
- 6:30 – 9:30 pm
- Ages:
- 16 and up
- Instructor:
- Seth Boeckman
- Fee:
- Randall Member: $225
- Non-member: $235
New Technologies: Laser Cut Boxes
In this 5-week introduction to laser cutting, we’ll focus on using the laser cutter to create 3D objects. Trays, jewelry boxes, bento boxes, finger-joint boxes, book covers, lanterns and light boxes, the possibilities are endless. You’ll learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator and related software, laser cutting and engraving techniques, along with simple construction techniques for creating three-dimensional forms from flat materials. No experience is necessary, but computer proficiency is required. We’ll gladly teach you basic graphics software skills. Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop Illustrator will be very helpful.
- Course #:
- 25632
- Day(s):
- Tuesdays
- Dates:
- 4/21 – 5/19
- Times:
- 6:30 – 9:30 pm
- Ages:
- 16 and up
- Instructor:
- Seth Boeckman
- Fee:
- Randall Member: $225
- Non-member: $235
New Technologies: Programming & Electronics
This is a hands-on course for anyone who would like to have electronic processes and microcontrollers demystified. We’ll explore the basics of electronics and Arduino programming to create personal creative projects from ground up. You’ll learn to work with lights, motors, sensors and programmable controls with an emphasis on creative and artistic exploration. No experience is required. Returning students are welcome and should contact the instructor before the first day of class to discuss their projects. Basic Arduino supplies are provided for use during the first class. You will need to purchase additional materials for your individual project(s). This might cost between $25-$100, depending on your project. We recommend you bring your own laptop; laptops can be provided for use in class if needed.
- Course #:
- 25624
- Day(s):
- Thursdays
- Dates:
- 3/19 – 4/16
- Times:
- 6:30 – 9:30 pm
- Ages:
- 16 and up
- Instructor:
- Joel Dream
- Fee:
- Randall Member: $215
- Non-member: $225
- Course #:
- 25625
- Day(s):
- Thursdays
- Dates:
- 4/23 – 5/21
- Times:
- 6:30 – 9:30 pm
- Ages:
- 16 and up
- Instructor:
- Joel Dream
- Fee:
- Randall Member: $175
- Non-member: $185
Woodworking Safety Orientation
This class is a prerequisite and must be taken before your first woodworking class. Tour the entire shop and learn how to safely operate our shop’s woodworking machines. The safety orientation must be taken no earlier than the preceding session. Free refresher available to returning students.
- Course #:
- 25658
- Day:
- Tuesday
- Dates:
- 3/17
- Times:
- 7:00 – 9:30 pm
- Ages:
- 16 and up
- Instructor:
- TBD
- Fee:
- Randall Member: $20
- Non-member: $30
- Course #:
- 25657
- Day:
- Wednesday
- Dates:
- 3/18
- Times:
- 7:00 – 9:30 pm
- Ages:
- 16 and up
- Instructor:
- TBD
- Fee:
- Randall Member: $20
- Non-member: $30
Woodworking Sampler: Cutting Board
Are you interested in woodworking but don’t have time for a nine week class? Come check out our woodshop and pick up a few woodworking fundamentals as you craft your own custom cutting board in just two class meetings. On the first day, you’ll choose from a selection of dense hardwoods like maple, oak, walnut and ash. Then, you’ll learn how to design and lay up the board in a pattern of your choosing. Day two, you’ll shape, sand and apply finish to your board. Warning! This quick introduction to woodworking may spark a passion for more woodworking skills. There are no prerequisites for this class.
- Course #:
- 25895
- Day(s):
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Dates:
- 3/18 – 3/19
- Times:
- 1:00 – 3:30 pm
- Ages:
- 16 and up
- Instructor:
- Jodie Prudhomme
- Fee:
- Randall Member: $100
- Non-member: $110
- Course #:
- 25937
- Day(s):
- Wednesdays
- Dates:
- 4/15 – 4/22
- Times:
- 1:00 – 3:30 pm
- Ages:
- 16 and up
- Instructor:
- Jodie Prudhomme
- Fee:
- Randall Member: $100
- Non-member: $110
Woodcarving: Spoons, Bowls and More
Learn to cut, carve, sand and finish utilitarian and decorative spoons, bowls and bread or cheese boards. You’ll begin by practicing with hand carving tools to learn the basic properties of these tools and the wood itself. Then, you can choose to carve a spoon or small bowl using a combination of traditional and modern tools. Returning students are welcome, and should contact the instructor prior to the first class to discuss your project. A $40 materials fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class. Prerequisite: Woodworking Safety Orientation. Students who have not met prerequisite will be withdrawn subject to the withdraw policy.
- Course #:
- 25653
- Day(s):
- Wednesdays
- Dates:
- 4/8 – 5/20
- Times:
- 6:30 – 9:30 pm
- Ages:
- 16 and up
- Instructor:
- Sheri Tharp
- Fee:
- Randall Member: $255
- Non-member: $265
Woodworking In Small Spaces
Are you interested in woodworking but don’t have space for a full-scale industrial woodworking shop? This hands-on class will introduce you to techniques and tools that you can use in your garage, back porch or even on your kitchen table. We’ll explore the classic hand tools needed to make furniture: chisels, hand planes, measuring and marking tools and various types of saws. We’ll also learn to use, evaluate and select small power tools; drills, saws, biscuit joiners, power planes, sanders and more. We’ll look at shop vacs and dust collection, clamps, fences and hold down systems. With 20+ years as a professional woodworker, instructor Mike Bray knows scores of tricks and techniques for working safely and accurately in small spaces. This is a great class for folks with little or no woodworking experience, and for those looking to refine their skills. There will be an additional $30 materials fee due to the instructor on the first day of class. Prerequisite: Woodworking Safety Orientation. Students who have not met prerequisite will be withdrawn subject to the withdraw policy.
- Course #:
- 25654
- Day(s):
- Thursdays
- Dates:
- 3/26 – 5/21
- Times:
- 6:30 – 9:30 pm
- Ages:
- 16 and up
- Instructor:
- Mike Bray
- Fee:
- Randall Member: $330
- Non-member: $340
Woodworking Level 1:
Our project-based beginning classes provide a thorough introduction to woodworking tools, techniques and machinery. As you build a small piece of furniture, you’ll learn how to safely operate the workhorses of the wood shop: table saws, jointers, planers, bandsaws and more. You’ll learn about wood selection, milling, joinery, scraping, sanding, assembly and finishing. Classes are centered on specific projects, with a different theme each session. An additional $60 materials fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class. Prerequisite: Woodworking Safety Orientation. Students who have not met prerequisites will be withdrawn and subject to the withdraw policy.
Shaker Bench
- Course #:
- 25655
- Day(s):
- Tuesdays
- Dates:
- 3/24 – 5/19
- Times:
- 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Ages:
- 16 and up
- Instructor:
- TBD
- Fee:
- Randall Member: $330
- Non-member: $340
Shaker Table
- Course #:
- 25656
- Day(s):
- Tuesdays
- Dates:
- 3/24 – 5/19
- Times:
- 6:30 – 9:30 pm
- Ages:
- 16 and up
- Instructor:
- Bob Treanor
- Fee:
- Randall Member: $330
- Non-member: $340
Wall Hung Shelf
- Course #:
- 25659
- Day(s):
- Fridays
- Dates:
- 3/27 – 5/29 (no class 4/24)
- Times:
- 6:30 – 9:30 pm
- Instructor:
- Kate Leiserson
Jodie Prud’homme - Fee:
- Randall Member: $330
- Non-member: $340
Woodworking: Open Studio
The newly refurbished woodshop is pleased to once again offer Open Shop. This is an opportunity for more experienced woodworkers to pursue their own projects in our shop under moderate supervision. Instruction building upon foundational skills is available. Projects are subject to instructor approval. Wood is purchased by students; materials and project storage is limited. Prerequisite: Successful completion of two Woodworking I classes at the Randall Museum, within the last 2 years, plus instructor approval. Please note that the first two meetings of the Session will be devoted to a mandatory safety refresher course and written test. A $10 materials fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class. Students who have not met prerequisites will be withdrawn and subject to the withdraw policy.
- Course #:
- 25660
- Day(s):
- Thursdays
- Dates:
- 3/26 – 5/21
- Times:
- 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Ages:
- 16 and up
- Instructor:
- Bob Treanor
- Fee:
- Randall Member: $330
- Non-member: $340
- Course #:
- 25661
- Day(s):
- Saturdays
- Dates:
- 3/21 – 5/23 (no class 4/25)
- Times:
- 1:30 – 5:30 pm
- Ages:
- 16 and up
- Instructor:
- Bob Treanor
- Fee:
- Randall Member: $455
- Non-member: $465
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