Craft Discovery (Tuition-Free)
Adult Tuition-Free Class | Registration opens Tuesday, October 27, 2026 8:00 AM EDT
Curious about exploring your creative side through hands-on projects? In this class, students will discover the possibilities of a variety of materials and techniques, from fiber and textiles, to book arts, papermaking, and beyond. Through guided demonstrations and material experimentation, you’ll learn new ways of seeing the world through making. Whether you’re trying something for the first time or looking to expand your creative skillset, this class is a welcoming space to experiment, make, and discover. No prior experience is necessary!
What You Will Learn:
- Learn about a variety of craft mediums, including fiber, textiles, book arts, and papermaking.
- Explore different materials, tools, and techniques through hands-on projects.
- Discover new creative processes and approaches to making.
Who This Class Is For:
True beginners and anyone curious about exploring new materials and creative techniques. No prior experience is necessary. Questions about whether this class is right for you? Email adulteducation@fleisher.org.
Please note: Tuition-free classes require an active Fleisher membership.
Most materials are provided as part of your studio fee; however, if you would like to bring your own scissors or brushes, please feel free.
Any additional materials needed will be discussed in the first class.
Ally Messer
Ally Messer is an interdisciplinary artist and maker in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 2017, Messer co-founded Laika Press, a cooperative, community-based print shop aimed at increasing accessibility to printmaking in her hometown of Reno, NV. She holds a BFA in Printmaking from the University of Nevada, Reno and an MFA in Fibers and Material Studies from the Tyler School of Art and Architecture. Her work has been exhibited both nationally and internationally.
Dedicated to storytelling, Messer's work often takes the form of books, zines, animation, puppetry, and installation. Her most recent body of work highlights instances of care and reciprocity in communities of species-not-our-own; with the hope that humans may learn from the entangled world how to better support one another in this time of ecological crisis.
https://www.allymesser.com/