Classes

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Beginner Wheel Throwing (6 weeks)

with Erin Hoekzema

November 2nd to December 7th, 2026

$300 More Info

6 Mondays: November 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 29th and December 7th

6:00PM – 9:00PM

Curious about the pottery wheel? Students will learn the basics of centering, opening, pulling walls, trimming, attaching handles, and glazing while making functional pieces such as bowls, cups, vases, and plates. No prior wheel-throwing experience is required.

25lbs of clay included. Additional clay available for purchase. Open studio time included.

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Throwing Large (6 weeks)

with Erin Hoekzema

November 3rd to December 8th, 2026

$300 More Info

6 Tuesdays: November 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th and December 1st & 8th

6:00PM – 9:00PM

Ready to think bigger? Students will explore techniques for creating larger and taller pottery, including throwing with coils, collaring, throwing in sections, joining, and supporting substantial forms. Students should already be comfortable centering clay and throwing basic cylinders and bowls. Clay will be provided during class.

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First Thursday Open Print Studio with Kadi Franson

with Kadi Franson

November 5th, 2026

$5 More Info

First Thursday Open Print Studio with Kadi Franson

Do you have a printmaking idea you’ve been wanting to try, or an existing project you're waiting to finish? Come to the studio to enjoy relaxed, open creative time alongside other local printmakers.

*This session is geared toward printmakers who can work independently.
 
Please note that the print studio is in a historic building with stairs.
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Blown Glass Ornaments Using Glaskolben

with Susan Matych-Hager

November 6th, 2026

$50 More Info

Friday November 6th * 6:00pm til 9:00pm

Try your hand at making blown-glass ornaments. Using an oxygen-propane torch, students will learn basic techniques for using pre-blown glaskolben to make blown-glass ornaments. Frit will be used to add color to the clear glaskolben. Learning how to control heat, gravity and blowing techniques will determine your success.

Creating these colorful ornaments will provide students a basis for working glass further in the torch. Each student will be provided 6 glaskolben. When you pick up your ornaments, be sure to bring packing material and a small container to transport your ornaments to the safety of your home. Basic torch safety will be discussed.

IMPORTANT: Students taking glass courses using a torch must wear natural fiber clothing (i.e., cotton shirt and denim jeans), closed-toe shoes, and hair tied back and out of the way. Loose clothing that will be in the way of the torch is strongly discouraged. Please wear clothing that is not essential to your wardrobe.

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Casting Workshop (3 weeks)

with Annemarie Kallenbach

November 7th to 21st, 2026

$75 More Info

3 Saturdays: November 7th, 14th & 21st * 9:00am - 12:00pm

In this three session class you will learn the basics of Vacuum, sand and centrifugal casting. Casting includes spruing, casting and finishing found objects, buttons and wax mold. We will work in bronze. Sterling Silver is available for an additional cost; price per market. All steps are taught; beginners and established metalsmiths welcome. Free open studio time per appointment.

Ages 18+