Adult Classes -

Our adult classes are ideal for beginning and experienced artists alike. These unique courses focus on fundamentals and on building skills. Each student will explore their own creativity at their own pace.

Safety: To accommodate social distancing for our in-person courses, we have reduced our class sizes. Masks requirements are evaluated on a class-by-class basis. All students in an in-person class will have to sign a release to agree to follow our Covid-19 safety measures prior to the first on-site class. Board of Directors' Covid-19 policy.

Open Studios: Current adult students who'd like more time to create outside of class are invited to register for our 3-hour open studio sessions. Students must sign up online by midnight the night before the open studios. See more information through this link.

Teacher: Charlotte Lindley Martin

Details: In this course, students will explore handbuilding techniques, with an emphasis on slabs, darting and repousse. Surface decoration using mason stain engobes as well as glaze application will be taught. A new project will be demonstrated each week to build students’ skill sets. Intermediate and advanced students may work on independent projects.

Course Dates: There will be no classes on 4/23, Election Day

Materials: Laguna #55 stoneware clay will be provided for most projects. For specific needs and requests other clay options are available.

Course Price: Includes clay, glaze, firing costs.

Teacher: Ratna Gandhi

Details: Designed for individuals eager to embark on a creative journey, this class focuses on fundamental handbuilding clay techniques to craft art pieces. Throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to enhance their artistic skills by mastering handbuilding techniques, including pinching, pressing, stamping, coiling, and working with soft clay slabs.

Materials: Laguna #55 stoneware clay will be provided for most projects. For specific needs and requests other clay options are available.

Course Price: Includes clay, glaze, firing costs.

Teacher: Trevor Thomas

Details: This class will teach students to create more colorful oil paintings by painting from life. Through quick sketching and palette-mixing exercises, students will make lots of paintings and learn how to mix harmoniously and paint with more vibrant colors. This is perfect for artists who want to get their creative juices flowing again. All skill levels are welcome.

Materials: Students will provide their own materials. A detailed list of suggested items will be provided upon registration.

Teacher: Stefanie Lieberman

Details: This class is designed to help students break down an image into its most important aspects. We will refine our paintings through composition, color mixing and painting technique. Inspiration will be provided through varied subject matter and students are encouraged to submit images or supply an image prior to the class. All skill levels are welcome in this fun and relaxing atmosphere.

Materials: Students provide their own materials of either oil or acrylic. A detailed supply list of colors will be sent to all who enroll.

Format: Online with Zoom. Live instruction.

Teacher: Stefanie Lieberman

Details: This class is designed to help students break down an image into its most important aspects. We will refine our paintings through composition, color mixing and painting technique. Inspiration will be provided through varied subject matter and students are encouraged to submit images or supply an image prior to the class. All skill levels are welcome in this fun and relaxing atmosphere.

Materials: Students provide their own materials of either oil or acrylic. A detailed supply list of colors will be sent to all who enroll.

Format: Online with Zoom. Live instruction.

Teacher: Charlotte Lindley Martin

Details: This handbuilding class is open to students wishing to work with White Stoneware or Porcelain Paper Clay. All techniques for successful handbuilding will be covered, including slabs, coils, pinching and darting. Surface decoration such as textures, underglaze transfers, stencils, colored slips and slip trailing will be introduced. Students are encouraged to work on independent projects. Many of the rules that govern regular clay do not apply to Paper Clay. To take your practice to a new level join us using porcelain paper clay and discover new techniques to express your ideas that are both inventive and inspiring.

Materials: White Stoneware or Porcelain Paper Clay will be provided for most projects. For specific needs and requests, other clay options are available. Paper Clay is included at an additional cost

Course Price: Includes clay, glaze, firing costs.