UPCOMING ART CLASSES
watch the magic as it happens
Session Dates 2025:
HOLIDAY: Nov 11 – Jan 26, 2025
WINTER: Jan 27 - Mar 30, 2025
SPRING: Mar 31 - Jun 1, 2025
SUMMER: June 8th to August 16th
FALL: Sept 7th to Nov 15th
HOLIDAY: November 16th to Jan 24th, 2026
Ceramic Handbuilding/Spring 2025
Instructor: Marsha VanVlack
8 weeks of instruction over 10 weeks
SPRING: Mar 31 - Jun 1, 2025
Wednesday 2:00-4:00 OR Thursday 1:00-3:00
*please specify which day you're registering for by emailing [email protected]*
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.
Ceramic Techniques/Spring 2025
Instructor: Marsha VanVlack
8 weeks of instruction over 10 weeks
SPRING: Mar 31 - Jun 1, 2025
Wednesdays 6:00-8:00
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!
Ceramic Sculpture/Spring 2025
8 weeks of instruction over 10 weeks
SPRING: Mar 31 - Jun 1, 2025
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.
Beginning Throwing on the Potter's Wheel
Instructor: Kimberly Grossman
SPRING: Mar 31 - Jun 1, 2025
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.
Kimberly has prepared more advanced projects for returning students and simpler forms to start off beginner level students.
Studio Space/Spring 2025
Session Dates 2025:
HOLIDAY: Nov 11 – Jan 26, 2025
WINTER: Jan 27 - Mar 30, 2025
SPRING: Mar 31 - Jun 1, 2025
SUMMER: June 8th to August 16th
FALL: Sept 7th to Nov 15th
HOLIDAY: November 16th to Jan 24th, 2026
By permission of the studio manager
For intermediate and advanced ceramicists. This isn't a class and you won't have a teacher. The cost of firings is included in the cost for clay. Each student will have 2 shelves of storage space, equipment access, and studio access whenever the studio is open for you to work at your own pace!
New members must complete member orientation.
Email [email protected] to schedule. We're happy you are joining our community!!
Spring Session- Focus on Cylinders
Instructor: Kimberly Grossman
SPRING: Mar 31 - Jun 1, 2025
8 weeks of instruction over 10 weeks
Wednesdays 2:00 - 4:00
The class is open to beginning and experienced 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.
Kimberly has prepared more advanced projects for returning students and simpler forms to start off beginner level students.
