Grade 6- Adult

This wheel throwing class is for older school aged children and adults. Classes will focus on creating basic traditional pottery using the potter’s wheel. Over the six-week course participants will learn the basic forms thrown on the pottery wheel, cylinders, bowls and plates. Students will also learn pottery terms and the firing process. Masks will be required due to close contact during demonstrations and one-on-one instruction.

10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Wednesdays, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12

This four-part online class is designed for those interested in collecting oral stories from family members, neighbors, veterans, and community members. Participants learn how to conduct one-on-one interviews as well as how to hold story circles through a combination of class instruction and hands-on training, covering such skills as generating effective questions, finding potential storytellers, creating the best environment, as well as proper use of recording equipment. Participants each receive a PDF guidebook which follows the training course and Power Points. All who complete the course will be certified story collectors for Jonesborough’s StoryTown Programs. All Participants are encouraged to continue using the skills learned in this class by becoming a StoryTown Brigade member, and to collect stories from Washington County community members for use in Jonesborough’s StoryTown programs, which include a monthly radio show, podcast, annual play, and other projects.

6:00 - 7:00 pm, Thursdays, ONLINE, April 8, 15, 22, 29

Grade 9 - Adult

In this two-hour glass fusion workshop students will make decorative glass pendants to wear or share.  This hands-on session is designed for fun!  Students will make up to eight pendants while learning the basics of fused glass.  Students will have the chance to use frit, stingers, and dichroic glass to make unique creations!  All materials are included and fired projects will be available two weeks after the class.

6:00 - 8:00 pm, Friday, April 9

Grade 9- Adult

A two-hour glass fusion workshop making a decorative sun catcher for your favorite window! This will make the perfect addition to your home, garden, or to give as a gift.  All materials are included and fired projects will be available two weeks after class.

6:00 - 8:00 pm, Tuesday, April 6

Grades 5 -Adult

Enjoy a relaxing two-day workshop creating two beautiful casserole dishes! Students will spend the first day on the potter’s wheel creating the casserole forms. On day two, students will assemble dishes and learn decorating techniques. The goal is for each student to accomplish making two casserole dishes.  Masks will be required due to close contact during demonstrations and one-on-one instruction.

10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Tuesday, April 20, and Thursday, April 22.

Grade 9- Adult

A two-hour glass fusion workshop making decorative spring plate for your home or for a gift.  Plates can be used for serving food or a decorative piece for everyone to see! Each student will make one plate.   All materials are included and fired projects will be available two weeks after class.

6:00 - 8:00 pm, Tuesday, April 20

Grade 5- Adult

In this workshop, students will have the option to create a flower stake that can be used decoratively or as a bird feeder or bird bath. Be creative and use it in your garden or home. Projects will be built out of clay by hand and decorated in class. All projects will get a sealing coat of glaze and fully fired to withstand the outside elements. 

10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Friday, April 23

9th Grade - Adult

In this class sutdents will learn how to make a magical, supercharged, artisan soap using herbs, essential oils, quartz or other stones, and love!  Students will learn the benefits of purifying your sking and learn which ingredients stimulate the skin to restore tone and texture. Students will also learn about healing properties of various essential oils and stones.  Each student will take home two soaps by using their choice of two oils and two stones.

6:00 - 9:00 pm, Friday, April 23