Adults

Painting (beg./int.)
Margery Theroux                             $235 / senior $225

Explore the process of painting still life and landscape paintings! Learn the basics of toning the canvas, drawing a composition, mixing colors, and various ways of applying paint. Demonstrations, individual critiques, and examples of famous artists’ works will be shown. This class is suitable for all levels. A materials list will be sent upon registration.

Registration for this class begins Tues. March 3 at 10:00am.

S282 6 sessions starting Tues. May 5     6:30-9:30pm

Wheel Throwing Workshop for Families (ages 9 to adult)

Colleen Vanderhoef     $90 per person

Don't you sometimes wish you could try wheel throwing without enrolling in a full class? Well, here is the chance for families or couples to learn ceramics together. It is recommended for children to be in the 4th grade or older and accompanied by an adult. Materials and firing fees included.

S26 2 sessions Sun. April 26 10:00am-1:00pm & Sun. May 31 10:00-12:00pm (glazing)

Wheel Throwing for Beginners

Jim Shaughnessy     $275/$265 senior, plus $50 clay/firing fee (per brick)

This small class focuses on demonstrations and one-on-one instruction beginner instruction. Students learn to throw on the wheel to create beautiful pots for the table, kitchen, and garden. Students will be introduced to a range of decorating techniques using slips, wax resist, glazes, and on-glaze painting. Enrollment is limited to 7.

THIS CLASS IS FULL! No new registrations will be accepted at this time.

S03 6 sessions Thu. May 7;  6:30–9:30pm

Creative Clay (all levels)

Marlene Krumm Sanders       $275/$265 senior, plus $50 clay/firing fee (per brick)

This class focuses on developing individual styles by offering a diverse range of handbuilding techniques. Students will expand on basic skills by learning how to use unusual forms and altering methods in both non-functional and functional work. The instructor will provide alternative approaches to glazing, which includes understanding underglazes and their uses. Students will be encouraged to explore colorful and painterly surfaces and experiment with different clay bodies. All levels will develop at their own pace in a supportive environment.

THIS CLASS IS FULL! No new registrations will be accepted at this time.

S09 6 sessions starting Tues. May 5     6:30-9:30pm

Drawing in Color (advanced beginner–advanced)

Paula Madawick $235 / seniors $225, plus $10 materials  fee

Colored pencils are a rich, flexible medium.  This class provides an exciting and innovative environment for the exploration of non-toxic, water-soluble colored pencils.  The fundamentals and technical aspects of rendering in color will be explained . . . Emphasis is placed on developing your application of this medium.  This class is designed for all levels of experience and proficiency. Join us!  A materials list will be sent upon registration.

Registration for this class begins Tuesday, March 3 at 10:00am.

S17       6 sessions starting Wed. May 6                                        9:30am-12:30pm

Wheel Throwing (beg./int.)

Kate Poland Hetman; $275/$265 senior (plus $50 clay/firing fee (per brick))

For beginners or for those who want to improve their wheel throwing and/or handbuilding skills.  An overview of the entire ceramic process will be introduced, including glazing and firing techniques.

THIS CLASS IS FULL! No new registrations will be accepted at this time.

S04 6 sessions starting Mon. May 4                     6:30-9:30pm

Advanced Claywork
Wendy Morris                        $275/$265 senior, plus $50 clay/firing fee (per brick)

For serious wheel throwing and handbuilding students who wish to continue to improve their skills in a structured and supportive atmosphere.  Both group and individual instruction are emphasized. This course will include one alternative firing to be determined by the group. All-inclusive critiques of both work in progress and finished work will be scheduled during class time periodically. Students will formulate glaze texts as a part of the class.  Please bring a notebook to the first class.

S07 6 sessions starting Tues. May 5 9:30-12:30pm

Ceramics Studio: Handbuilding & Wheel Throwing (all levels)

Wendy Morris           $275/senior $265, plus $50 clay/firing fee (per brick)

This course will cover basic handbuilding and wheel throwing skills.  Let’s discover what method is most suited to create the work that best pleases your aesthetic sensibility.  Both wheel throwing and handbuilding demonstrations will be given. There will be one-on-one attention for those of you pursuing a more advanced agenda. This will be an engaging experience for beginniing and beyond artists looking to work in ceramics.

Registration for this class begins on Tuesday, March 3 at 10:00am. *Please note that registration for all adult ceramic classes will be either in person or by phone only. Priority will be given to in-person registrations.

S50  6 sessions starting Mon. May 4                 9:30am – 12:30pm

NEW! Handbuilding & Sculpture (int./adv.)

Marlene Krumm-Sanders       $275/$265 senior, plus $50 clay/firing fee (per brick)

A creative approach to the art of pottery.  Discover new techniques while learning the basics of handbuilding and tilemaking. The emphasis is on developing individual projects and styles.

THIS CLASS IS FULL! No new registrations will be accepted at this time.

S94  6 sessions starting  Wed. May 6    1:00-4:00pm

Moving Toward Abstraction (all levels)

Margery Theroux     $235/senior $225

Learn how to add a dynamic quality to your paintings with an understanding of abstraction. Compose your work by breaking images down to the most abstract elements. Understand plasticity, push and pull, and how color can work for you. Students will learn to use color and compose with a still life. We will also view and discuss many of the artists in history who have left glorious examples for us to study and enjoy.  Materials: all materials welcome. Registration for this class will begin Tuesday, March 3 at 10:00am. 

S221 6 sessions starting Tues. May 5  1:00-4:00pm