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Beginning & Intermediate Wheel Throwing
Wednesdays, 6:00 pm
March 26th – May 14th | Ages 16-99+

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Create challenging functional, decorative, and sculptural forms using the pottery wheel. Develop various throwing techniques introduced from previous beginning-level throwing classes. Students will improve existing wheel-throwing skills, create more advanced forms, and explore advanced glazing methods by working on teacher-led projects and practices.

We prefer that students have taken a couple beginner wheel-throwing classes before registering for this class.

Students are required to follow the instructor’s curriculum. Only work produced from that curriculum will be fired.

No makeup classes will be made available in the case of illness or inclement weather.

Instructor:  Margaret Weiner

Supply List

Students will need to bring:

  1. Own set of clay or throwing tools
  2. Large cleaning sponge
  3. Small clay work sponge
  4. Approx. 2ft x 2ft piece of Canvas
  5. Small bucket for cleaning and tool storage
  6. (Optional) Small/detail paintbrushes for glazing
  7. (Optional) Plastic bags for wrapping work

Students will be provided:

  1. Shelf space as close to their creation station as possible
  2. (1x) bag of clay

Links to Class Required Items: (These are recommendations, not the required brands

  1. Clay / Throwing Tools
  2. Large Cleaning Sponge
  3. Small clay work sponge
    • We recommend buying a basic toolkit with a small sponge included.
  4. Small Bucket for cleaning
    • Any clean, small to medium sized bucket will do.
  5. Canvas
    • We recommend a minimum of 2ft x 2ft piece.

 

Introduction to Colored Pencil: Florals
Wednesdays, 4:00 pm
March 26th – May 14th | Ages 14-99+

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Plant the seeds of a new hobby and watch your talent take root! During this eight week class, students will be introduced to techniques that are essential when drawing florals with the colored pencil medium. Consisting of two separate projects, this class will help students establish the necessary foundation that will help their artistic skills bloom.

(Prior drawing experience isn’t required for this class, but it is encouraged.)

No makeup classes will be made available in the case of illness or inclement weather.

Instructor:  Nathan Klare 

Supply List

– One #2 Pencil
– One 12in. Ruler
– One Durable Eraser
– One 24 count set of Prismacolor Colored Pencils

  • ***PLEASE NOTE***, These additional Prismacolor Colored Pencil Colors are needed for the first four weeks of class in addition to your set of 24 Prismacolor Colors pencils that are not included and must be bought separately: c20% Cool Grey, 30% Cool Grey, 50% Cool Grey, 70% Cool Grey, and 90% Cool Grey.

-One handheld pencil sharpener.

Beginner Wheel Throwing
Wednesday, 10:00 am
March 26th – May 14th | Ages 16-99+

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Create and glaze functional, decorative, and sculptural forms using a pottery wheel. Students will develop their understanding of how to operate a pottery wheel as they work on teacher-led projects and practices.

Students are required to follow the instructor’s curriculum. Only work produced from that curriculum will be fired.

No makeup classes will be made available in the case of illness or inclement weather.

Instructor:  Sage Hummel 

Supply List

Students will need to bring:

  1. Own set of clay or throwing tools
  2. Large cleaning sponge
  3. Small clay work sponge
  4. Approx. 2ft x 2ft piece of Canvas
  5. Small bucket for cleaning and tool storage
  6. (Optional) Small/detail paintbrushes for glazing
  7. (Optional) Plastic bags for wrapping work

Students will be provided:

  1. Shelf space as close to their creation station as possible
  2. (1x) bag of clay

Links to Class Required Items: (These are recommendations, not the required brands

  1. Clay / Throwing Tools
  2. Large Cleaning Sponge
  3. Small clay work sponge
    • We recommend buying a basic toolkit with a small sponge included.
  4. Small Bucket for cleaning
    • Any clean, small to medium sized bucket will do.
  5. Canvas
    • We recommend a minimum of 2ft x 2ft piece.

 

Beginner Handbuilding
Wednesdays, 10:00 am
March 26th – May 14th | Ages 16-99+

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Learn the uniquely expressive qualities of clay to create pottery and sculpture.  Develop various hand-building techniques including pinching, coiling, and slab-making.  Students will create beautifully glazed and fired ceramic ware as they work on teacher-led projects and practices.

Students are required to follow the instructor’s curriculum. Only work produced from that curriculum will be fired.

No makeup classes will be made available in the case of illness or inclement weather.

Instructor: Amy Pellegrino 

Supply List

Students will need to bring:

  1. Own set of clay tools
  2. Small clay work sponge
  3. Approximately 2ft x 2ft piece of canvas
  4. (Optional but recommended) Small/detail paintbrushes for glazing
  5. (Optional but recommended) Plastic bags for wrapping work

Students will be provided:

  1. Shelf space as close to their creation station as possible
  2. (1x) bag of clay

Links to Class Required Items:

  1. Clay / Throwing Tools
  2. Small clay work sponge
    • We recommend buying a basic toolkit with a small sponge included.
  3. Canvas
    • We recommend a minimum of 2ft x 2ft piece.

Beginner Watercolor
Wednesday, 9:45 am
March 26th – May 14th | Ages 16-99+

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Prepare to become a successful watercolor painter. There is a strong emphasis on drawing and painting subjects such as landscapes, architecture, and water scenes. No experience in watercolor painting is required.

No makeup classes will be made available in the case of illness or inclement weather

Instructor: Sarah Rocheleau 

Supply List

Please bring a few photos you love and would like to paint.

All supplies included.

 

Beginner Wheel Throwing
Tuesdays, 6:00 pm
March 25th – May 13th | Ages 16-99+

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Create and glaze functional, decorative, and sculptural forms using a pottery wheel. Students will develop their understanding of how to operate a pottery wheel as they work on teacher-led projects and practices.

Students are required to follow the instructor’s curriculum. Only work produced from that curriculum will be fired.

No makeup classes will be made available in the case of illness or inclement weather.

Instructor:  Sage Hummel 

Supply List

Students will need to bring:

  1. Own set of clay or throwing tools
  2. Large cleaning sponge
  3. Small clay work sponge
  4. Approx. 2ft x 2ft piece of Canvas
  5. Small bucket for cleaning and tool storage
  6. (Optional) Small/detail paintbrushes for glazing
  7. (Optional) Plastic bags for wrapping work

Students will be provided:

  1. Shelf space as close to their creation station as possible
  2. (1x) bag of clay

Links to Class Required Items: (These are recommendations, not the required brands

  1. Clay / Throwing Tools
  2. Large Cleaning Sponge
  3. Small clay work sponge
    • We recommend buying a basic toolkit with a small sponge included.
  4. Small Bucket for cleaning
    • Any clean, small to medium sized bucket will do.
  5. Canvas
    • We recommend a minimum of 2ft x 2ft piece.

 

Beginner Oil Painting
Tuesdays, 6:00 pm
March 25th – May 13th | Ages 16-99+

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Be introduced to the wonderful world of oil painting! We will discuss the value of underpainting, and the difference that a color vs a monochrome underpainting can make. We will look at how to choose reference photos, and use them as a tool to achieve your desired look, as well as discuss seeing and painting light and shadow.

No makeup classes will be made available in the case of illness or inclement weather

Instructor:  Gabrielle Siekman 

Supply List

All supplies provided

Due to the nature of the materials, we recommend that you bring an apron or an over-shirt.

 

Beginner Handbuilding
Tuesday, 3:30 pm
March 25th – May 13th | Ages 16-99+

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Learn the uniquely expressive qualities of clay to create pottery and sculpture.  Develop various hand-building techniques including pinching, coiling, and slab-making.  Students will create beautifully glazed and fired ceramic ware as they work on teacher-led projects and practices.

Students are required to follow the instructor’s curriculum. Only work produced from that curriculum will be fired.

No makeup classes will be made available in the case of illness or inclement weather.

Instructor:  Charity Rust-Jordan 

Supply List

Students will need to bring:

  1. Own set of clay tools
  2. Small clay work sponge
  3. Approx. 2ft x 2ft piece of Canvas
  4. (Optional but recommended) Small/detail paintbrushes for glazing
  5. (Optional but recommended) Plastic bags for wrapping work

Students will be provided:

  1. Shelf space as close to their creation station as possible
  2. (1x) bag of clay

Links to Class Required Items:

  1. Clay / Throwing Tools
  2. Small clay work sponge
    • We recommend buying a basic toolkit with a small sponge included.
  3. Canvas
    • We recommend a minimum of 2ft x 2ft piece.

Beginner Stained Glass
Monday, 6:00 pm
March 24 – May 12 | Ages 16-99+

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[***This class is construction based. Hand strength & dexterity is required.***]

Explore the tools, strategies, and techniques used to cut and grind glass into your own custom designs. Foil, solder, and patina to finish your piece. This class is set up as a beginner class or a refresher class.  No glass working experience is needed.

No makeup classes will be made available in the case of illness or inclement weather

Instructor:  Abby Northup 

Supply List

All Supplies included.

***Please Note***

Students may have to purchase their own glass, if the studio doesn’t have the exact materials for the student’s specific and/or unique needs.

Pastels

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Explore color through pastels at a beginner and intermediate level. Use traditional pastels as you learn how to mix colors and layering processes. Create still lifes and landscapes using a photo reference. Expand your skills through demonstrations and personal instruction.

Instructor:  Ken Buck

Supply List

Please bring your own reference photo to class each week.

Required:

  • Pastel-toned paper with colors (pad or individual sheets)
  • Pastel boards or sanded pastel paper (your choice of drawing surface)
  • Pastels: Sennelier, Nu Pastels, Rembrandt or Great American
  • For paper sheets you will need masking tape or bull clamps, and a drawing board that is larger than your paper. 
  • Kneaded eraser
  • Stiff bristle brush
  • Soft vine charcoal

Optional:

  • Pastel pencils
  • Cookie tray
  • Dish towel or rags
  • Wet wipes