Intermediate and advanced level students will enjoy developing their hand building and/or wheel throwing techniques in this open studio ceramics class. Instructor will introduce students to new techniques, will encourage experimentation and will assist students with independent challenges.  Studio, clay and glazes are provided.

Saturdays, January 11 – February 15
9:00 am – noon

*Class will not be held Saturday February 1 but an alternate time will be agreed upon during the previous class.

Instructor: Amy Lawrence
Ages: Adult (15+) / Intermediate levels – Some experience and familiarity with hand building and wheel throwing techniques.

This popular marbling workshop will introduce students marbling techniques on fabric that can be used for covering books and boxes. Students will begin the day by working on basic marbling skills. With the instructor’s guidance, they will work on new patterns with an eye for nuance. The main focus will be on marbling fabric to create book cloth, and techniques for other textile uses will also be discussed. At the end of the day, the instructor will demonstrate how to prepare pieces of marbled cloth for use in bookbinding. Students will leave with their own stack of marbled fabric pieces. All materials provided with registration.

Sunday, February 16
10 am – 5 pm

Instructor: Pietro Accardi
Ages: Adults (15+) / All levels

Create a miniature pine needle basket using natural materials. Learn from the basket making tradition of Audrey Frank’s native Nevadan Washoe/Paiute culture. Explore weaving methods by combining pine needles, sinew and raffia in this one-day workshop. 

Sunday, February 16
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Audrey Frank 
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Required Supplies: Small sewing scissors, small hand towel/dishtowel. Instructor to provide raffia, pine needles, thread.

Are you ready to begin 2020 with a one-of-a-kind gift to yourself? Can you imagine being happier, healthier, less stressed and more effective? Meditation has been scientifically proven to lower blood pressure, increase energy, reduce insomnia, lesson  depression, and provide the ongoing means to live a more fulfilled and stress-free life.
Explore the various styles of meditation with an expert who has over 35 years experience teaching people just like you. This class will provide you with the direct experience of your own inner source of creativity, health, and contentment.  You will learn a different technique each week which you can then use on your own. All are welcome, from first-timers to advanced students.
 

Tuesdays, January 7 – 28
5:30 – 6:30 pm

Instructor: Stephen Jacobs
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Instructor Notes: Please wear comfortable clothes. Students will meditate while seated in chairs

Kids of all ages will enjoy creating a variety of handmade holiday cards with their parents. Families will create cards together in this fun and messy holiday class. Class will be run as a two-hour open studio and families are encouraged to stay for as little or as long as they would like. 

Instructor: Kyra Petersen
Ages: All Ages 

Sunday, December 8
10:00 am – noon

Kids of all ages will enjoy playing in clay with their parents as they create holiday ornaments. Families will create keepsake ornaments in this fun and messy class. Class will be run as a two-hour open studio and families are encouraged to stay for as little or as long as they would like. Ornaments will fired be ready to pick up one week after the class. 

Instructor: Amy Lawrence
Ages: All Ages 

Sunday, December 1
10:00 am – noon

Students will enjoy this introductory level course designed to teach basic drawing techniques including line, form, shading, and composition. This class is designed to provide a foundation for drawing. 

Instructor: CJ Norris
Ages: Adult (15+) / Beginner

Sundays, December 8 and 15
10:00 am – 2 pm

Supply List:

Required Supplies: 
Paper: Newsprint or Sketchbook 18×24

Drawing Utensil: Pen, Graphite Pencils, Black Colored Pencil or Charcoal Pencil. (You are free to bring any drawing tool you feel comfortable with make sure to have an art pencil though the normal #2 just can’t get the job done.)

Pencil Sharpener (If using something such as pens or mechanical pencils please bring extras or refills)

Eraser: Pink Pearl, Gummy or white preferred

Optional: Ruler, Compass

Learn how to make all of the elements needed to create your own teapot! We will be throwing on a pottery wheel and hand building to make a functional teapot. Spout, handle and lid construction will be covered. All pieces will be fired and ready to be picked up two weeks after class.

Instructor: Amy Lawrence
Ages: Adult (15+) / Intermediate (wheel throwing experience necessary) 

Sunday, December 15
9:00 am – noon

Supply List:
All supplies will be provided but feel free to bring any of your own tools that you would like to use.

Learn how to marble different kinds of clay together to create fun effects with different colors and clay bodies. We will be throwing on a pottery wheel and hand building making mostly functional pottery. Bring in your fun ideas, we can make anything! All pieces will be fired and given a clear coat of glaze ready to be picked up two weeks after class.

Instructor: Amy Lawrence
Ages: Adult (15+) / Intermediate 

Saturday, November 30
9:00 am – noon

Supply List:

All supplies will be provided but feel free to bring any of your own tools that you would like to use.

Learn to create beautiful one of a kind monotype landscape prints.  You’ll learn all about the tools, techniques and resources you need to create monotypes. The class will include a walk through the museum to look for inspiration, sketch and see what is hanging in the galleries. Students will have plenty of time to print and learn a variety of monotype techniques.

Sunday, November 10
10 am – 4 pm

Instructor: Rachel Kaiser
Ages: Adults (15+) / All Levels

Supply List:

All materials will be supplied but bringing images of landscapes you may want to use will be extremely helpful.