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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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Session Dates 2025:
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WINTER: Jan 27 - Mar 30, 2025

SPRING: Mar 31 - Jun 7, 2025

SUMMER: June 8th to August 16th  

FALL: Sept 7th to Nov 15th 

HOLIDAY: November 16th to Jan 24th, 2026


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

$65.00

Classes Saturday's 12pm-2pm


Instructor: Kimberly Grossman


This class is a great way to discover the world of ceramic art. No experience is necessary. Our instructors will help guide you through the process from making a ceramic vessel to glazing and firing your work.


$65 includes 2 lessons

  • lesson 1: Make your piece (1st Saturday of the month)
  • lesson 2: Glaze your piece (4th Saturday of the month)

Everything included! Clay, Tools, Glaze and Firings. 


Our classes fill up fast. After you register, our instructor will contact you to schedule a convenient time slot for your class.


If any questions, please email [email protected]!

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Ceramic Sculpture All Skill Levels Wednesdays 6pm-8pm

$350.00
Summer: Jun 8 - Aug 16, 2025


Instructor: Edward Boateng
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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Alternative Firings Wednesdays 6pm-8pm

$350.00
Summer: June 8 - Aug 16

Instructor: Marsha VanVlack

The Alternative class will offer instruction on various firing techniques including raku,
horsehair, and Aluminum foil saggar.
This is your chance to experience 6 different
forms of outdoor firing all in one class. Open to students with prior experience working
with clay. Class will start with an intense overview and instruction, followed by a Q&A
session. After this first class, students will have the full use of studio space to create
work for our big firing weekend. This will take place in august at Marsha van Vlack
studio with dates and times to be determined by attending students.
Marsha will be available for assistance throughout the summer session by
text 585-808-1002 and email [email protected].
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Beginning Wheel-Throwing    Tuesdays 2pm-4pm

$350.00
Summer: June 8 - Aug 16, 2025


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
Summer: Jun 8 - Aug 16, 2025

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​​Instructor: To be announced!
 
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
Summer: June 8 - Aug 16, 2025


​Instructor: Kimberly Grossman


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 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)

$295.00
Summer: June 8 - Aug 16, 2025
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Studio space rental is for experienced ceramic artist who prefer to work on their own and at their own pace without an instructor. 
The space rental coincides with normal class sessions and includes firing, glazing, and two shelves.

Session Dates:
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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

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
Summer: June 8 - Aug 16, 2025


​Instructor: Kimberly Grossman


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 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.
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Feel free to email [email protected] with questions

TRY CLAY

First & Last Saturday Each Month
Summer Adjustments to the schedule:

May class is full
In June the first class will be June 14 
No Try Clay! in July

Scheduling Try Clay for August 2025 and beyond!
Walk-in Registration will not be available until the cafe opens July 2025
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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For more information email us at:
[email protected]
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Wellsville Creative Arts Center
124 N Main St, Wellsville, NY 14895
[email protected]

(585) 593 - 3000
  • CAFÉ
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  • MUSIC
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    • Book Your Show
    • Past Performances
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    • Try Clay
    • The Little Gem
    • Exhibitions
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  • EVENTS
    • Book An Event
  • Contact
    • Get In Touch
    • Visit Us
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