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UPCOMING ART CLASSES

Explore your creative side! Art classes for beginner through advanced students of all ages.
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HOLIDAY SESSION:
 November 17th,2025 - January 26th, 2026

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WINTER: Jan 27 - Mar 30, 2026

SPRING: Mar 31 - Jun 7, 2026

SUMMER: June 8 to August 16, 2026  

FALL: Sept 7 to Nov 15, 2026

Try Clay: Saturday Beginner Wheel-Throwing classes (Price includes 2 Saturdays)

$65.00
Holiday: November 17th, 2025 - January 26th, 2026
Classes Saturday's 1pm-3pm


Instructor: Kimberly Grossman

Join us this Saturday, for our popular “Try Clay” Class at the Wellsville Creative Arts Center!

What’s Included:
  • Hands-on instruction on the pottery wheel
  • 3 lbs. of clay to create your own piece
  • Two sessions:
    • The First Saturday – Make your piece
    • The Forth Saturday – Glaze your masterpiece
Class Details:
  • $65 per student
  • Small group size (only 6 spots available!) for personalized guidance
  • Class runs from 1–3 PM
  • Come early to enjoy lunch or a drink at our cozy café!
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Don’t wait—spaces fill fast!

Can’t make it this weekend? Our next Try Clay Class is scheduled for Saturday, November 1st (glazing on September 27th).


If any questions, please email [email protected]!
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Ceramic Sculpture All Skill Levels Wednesdays 5pm-7pm

$350.00
Holiday: November 17th, 2025 - January 26th, 2026


Instructor: Casey O'Conner 
8 weeks of instruction over 10 weeks


​Wednesdays 5:00-7:00pm


This course is designed for adults of all skill levels who are eager to explore sculptural ideas. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your techniques, you'll learn fundamental sculpting skills and techniques using predominantly clay however we may utilize plaster, found objects, steel, wood and other materials/processes that lend themselves to the goal each student has . Beginner students will learn to construct sculptural forms, and incorporate function if they wish, with traditional hand-building techniques. Experienced students will continue to develop their own work, skills and processes with assistance from the instructor. Open dialog on a variety of topics with collaborative problem solving and creative output are the core of the classes.
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Beginning Wheel-Throwing    Tuesdays 2pm-4pm

$350.00
Holiday: November 17th, 2025 - January 26th, 2026

Instructor: Kimberly Grossman
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8 weeks of instruction over 10 weeks


Tuesdays 2:00 - 4:00


The class is open to beginning students. Students will have the opportunity to grow their skills and confidence as Kimberly walks the class through a variety of planned and self-directed projects.
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Ceramic Hand-Building All Skill Levels ​ ​Wednesday 2pm-4pm

$350.00
Holiday: November 17th, 2025 - January 26th, 2026

​Instructor: Marsha Vanvlack
 
8 weeks of instruction over 10 weeks.
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Discover the art of hand-Building in clay in this immersive hands-on class designed for beginners through advanced, learn essential techniques such as coil, slab and pinch construction to shape unique ceramic pieces without the use of a porter's wheel.

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​Wednesday 2:00-4:00 

















Students of all levels are welcome to join this class. Different methods of constructing works from clay will be covered to achieve a variety of results. These methods include but are not limited to coil-built, slab-built, and pinched pots. Experienced students will continue to develop their own skills and processes with assistance from the instructor.



While Marsha enjoys different methods of alternative firing, she will focus more on demonstrating how to make different shapes and textures to provide contrast during this session.
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Wheel-Throwing All Skill Levels Wednesdays 2pm-4pm

$350.00
Holiday: November 17th, 2025 - January 26th, 2026


​Instructor: Kimberly Grossman


8 weeks of instruction over 10 weeks


Wednesdays - 2:00pm - 4:00pm


The class is open to all skill levels students. Students will have the opportunity to grow their skills and confidence as Kimberly walks the class through a variety of planned and self-directed projects. The focus on cylinders will include projects such as jars with lids, crocks and utensil holders.



















Activating both sides of the studio, Marsha will walk students through adding, hand-built attachments to wheel-thrown forms! This session will cover a plethora of techniques and showcase ways to add a little more pizazz to functional wares.








Students enrolled in the class will be encouraged to alter the pots they make with hand-built components such as slabs and coils. These additions can serve as layered texture and provide different functions for the pots being made throughout the course. Want to learn how to make a handle, spout or add textured decoration? This class is perfect for you!
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Studio Space Rentals​ (Without Instructor)

$300.00

The studio rental will now operate on a two-month rolling basis, rather than following the class session dates.


your eight-week rental period will begin from the day you start and will run continuously for two months, independent of the regular class calendar.

As a reminder, the studio rental is designed for experienced ceramic artists who prefer to work independently at their own pace without an instructor. The rental includes firing, glazing, and two shelves of storage space.


Studio space is rented with approval of the studio manager.


New members must complete member orientation.

Email [email protected] to schedule. We're happy you are joining our community!!

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Wheel-Throwing All Skill Levels Wednesdays 6pm-8pm

$350.00
Holiday: November 17th, 2025 - January 26th, 2026


​Instructor: Marsha Vanvlack


8 weeks of instruction over 10 weeks


Wednesdays - 6:00pm - 8:00pm


The class is open to all skill levels students. Students will have the opportunity to grow their skills and confidence as Marsha walks the class through a variety of planned and self-directed projects.
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Ceramic Hand-Building/Fall 2025 (Thursdays) 1pm - 3pm

$350.00
Holiday: November 17th, 2025 - January 26th, 2026


Instructor: Marsha VanVlack
8 Week of instruction over 10 weeks


Thursday 1:00 - 3:00

​Discover the art of hand-Building in clay in this immersive hands-on class designed for beginners through advanced, learn essential techniques such as coil, slab and pinch construction to shape unique ceramic pieces without the use of a porter's wheel.
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Feel free to email [email protected] with questions

TRY CLAY

First & Last Saturday Each Month
Scheduling Try Clay for November 2025 and beyond!

Walk-in Registration will be in the Little Gem Gallery.
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Class size is limited to 4 to 6 students, walk ins may be scheduled to the next month if the class is full.
Looking to practice a specific skill or get some one-on-one time with an instructor? Are you a beginner looking to preview one of our classes? Try our Try Clay cycle, which can be catered to your needs as a student. Perfect for any age or level of experience.

Our Try Clay making cycle includes 2 Saturdays of ceramic instruction where a beginner can learn to throw on the potter's wheel or hand-build with clay! Then, after the work made on that day is fired, students will return to the studio to glaze their work. Makers are welcomed to pick up their art after it has been fired.

The 1st Saturday each month is dedicated to making, and the 4th Saturday of each month is dedicated to glazing.

Try Clay is $65 total for all the tools, clay, and glazes needed to complete a one-of-a-kind work of art from clay.  We hope to see you making with us in our space soon!
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NB: Pre-registration is preferred! 
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For more information email us at:
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Wellsville Creative Arts Center
124 N Main St, Wellsville, NY 14895
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(585) 593 - 3000
  • CAFÉ
    • View Drink Menu
  • MUSIC
    • Open Mic Night
    • Book Your Show
    • Past Performances
    • Artist Guestbook
  • ART/CLASSES
    • Adult Classes
    • Art:360 Youth Art Program
    • Try Clay
    • The Little Gem
    • Exhibitions
    • Studio Space
  • EVENTS
    • Book An Event
  • Contact
    • Get In Touch
    • Visit Us
    • Hours
  • Gift Cards
  • Residency
  • Product