Chris here, I spent many years teaching woodshop and furniture design first as a student assistant, then as a part time lecturer. I've really wanted to get back to that--so as part of opening up Calico I am going to be offering classes once again, right under our own roof. I am also excited to bring in lots of people I've worked with to teach what they know, too, from studio art to public murals to design engineering to entertainment and event production.

A big part of making money as a creative is of course being really good and passionate about this, but it's just as much about networking and finding opportunity with one another! Teamwork makes the dreamwork, and classes are a great way to meet likeminded folk.

If you've been following us on instagram for a few years--yes, it is finally happening. During the pandemic I asked everybody what they'd want to learn, and we got a shortlist:

• 3D Design/Build with engineered/solid wood

• critical thinking / design process
• CNC manufacturing suite (intro, panel goods, 3d objects, fixturing, programming)

• product design / gift design

• Advertising / Marketing
- Operations / Budgeting

• Networking / open shop days

• How to Fix Stuff (around your house or in the garage, intro to tools and common skills)

• Assembly / Finishing (furniture and products)

• Shop Class / Online class tie-ins and workshops

I'm happy to say that we are now taking pre-signups for the CNC classes, and in the process of getting lots of events and other classes initialized as well. We threw the Calico Desert Wildflower Run + Car Meet last spring, and looking forward to organizing more events where creative people can find community.

Take a look below for current offerings, and don't hesitate to reach out direct if you need anything.

-Chris