Use a real leaf to imprint texture in clay and decorate with whatever you can imagine. Feel free to bring in a leaf, or choose from the ones we will have available.

Ages:

5 and up 

Strengthen your perceptual and painting skills with focused exercises in color, composition, and paint application. This class, designed for experienced painters, combines direct observation, still-life setups, and group critiques to refine your unique style. Suitable for acrylic and oil painters.

Create a clay fairy door for indoor or outdoor display.

Ages:

5-18

Create a clay fairy door for indoor or outdoor display.

Ages:

5 and up 

Try out making pottery on the wheel. Students will practice the basics of learning to center and throwing small bowls, cups and plates. Work will be fired and glazed after the class and be available for pickup three weeks after class ends.

Ages:

8-18

Combine classical landscape painting techniques with principles of abstraction to push beyond the basics. This workshop explores mark-making, color theory, and composition while experimenting with mediums like Cold Wax and Galkyd for texture and layering. Includes demos, discussions, and one-on-one guidance.

Use the pinch pot technique to create a clay creature, real or imaginary.

Ages:

5-18

Use the pinch pot technique to create a clay creature, real or imaginary.

Ages:

5 and up 

Learn practical techniques to achieve a more painterly, expressive style. Through demonstrations, exercises, and a "paint along," explore methods to loosen up your approach. Apply these skills to create a fresh interpretation of one of your own past paintings. Suitable for oils or acrylics.

Learn to make bowls all kinds of ways and help us get ready for the Empty Bowls Fundraiser. Students will make some bowls to keep and some to donate.

Class meets:

 August 13, 20, 27

Ages:

5-18