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Clay - Fairy Garden Art
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Clay - Fairy Garden Art

$85

with Kara Bledsoe

5th Grade - Adult

Let your imagination run wild and create a small doorway to another world. Class participants will have instruction on drawing their own pattern or may use some of the provided templates. The first class will focus on building a door frames and doors. The second class will be for painting and glazing. All materials provided. This is a kid friendly class. Anyone under the recommended age range will be considered an adult helper. These will be finished and ready for Saint Patrick's Day. Take all 3 Garden Art classes to create a series of works to display together. 

10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Thursdays, March 6, 13.

Clay - Beginning Wheel, Form and Style

$300

with Jess Parks

Calendar Mar 18, 2025 at 12 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Adults

This beginning level class is designed for those wishing to develop their own skills on the potter’s wheel. This class is designed to build students’ skills in the foundational elements of clay, glazes, and terminology. Every class will demonstrate a different wheel throwing exercise. 

There are only 6 spots in this class to ensure that each student has wheel access.  The registration fee covers all materials including clay, glazes, tools, and kiln firing time.

Noon - 2:30pm, Tuesdays, March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 29. No class April 22.

Full Course

Clay - Flower Bells Garden Art Series

$100

with Kara Bledsoe

Calendar Mar 20, 2025 at 10:30 am, runs for 3 weeks

8th Grade - Adult

Come create a beautiful organic bell-shaped flower that is meant to be displayed in your garden area on a shepherd's hook.  We will use hand building techniques and decorate with vibrant colors.  All materials and firings will be included.  Your beautiful creations will be ready for your home by Easter.  Take all 3 Garden Art classes to create a series of works to display together. 

 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Thursdays, March 20, April 3, 10. No class March 27.

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Bird Feeder Decorating and Design

$71

with Jess Parks

Calendar Mar 24, 2025 at 12 pm

Grade 9- Adult

During this one-day workshop, students will explore their creative side by decorating and personalizing their own functional bird feeder. All students' work will be finished with a beautiful glaze and fired to perfection.  Fired projects may be picked up two weeks after class.

Noon - 2:00 pm, Monday, March 24.

Clay - Garden Art Toad Abodes and Fairy Houses

$99

with Kara Bledsoe

Calendar May 1, 2025 at 10:30 am, runs for 3 weeks

8th Grade - Adult

In this 3-part class you will create an imaginative dwelling that would make a wonderful hangout for a toad or even some fairies. Projects will be creative using hand building techniques with clay. All materials and firings will be included. Take all three Garden Art classes to create a series of works to display together.

10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Thursdays, May 1, 8, 15. 





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