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Pre-Teen and Teen Classes & Workshops

Glass Fusion - Pendants Workshop

$104

with Karen Hitchcock

Calendar Nov 4, 2025 at 6 pm

Ages 14 - 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 tools and materials are included and fired projects will be available two weeks after the class.

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Tuesday, November 4.

Will run

Pottery Bowls Form & Function

$324

with Kara Bledsoe

Calendar Jan 29, 2026 at 10:30 am, runs for 3 weeks

7th Grade - Adult

Join this pottery class to explore clay bowls and the things we can turn them into. This class will cover both handbuilding techniques and wheel throwing to create functional bowls from clay. No previous experience necessary. All materials will be provided. 

10:30am - 1:00pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 29, February 3, 5, 10, 12, 17.

Watercolor with Mixed Media - Intermediate Level - ONLINE CLASS

$133

with Sharon Squibb

Calendar Feb 4, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 10 weeks

Grades 9 - Adult

This is a class for students who would like to explore watercolor painting from home. Students will also learn how to use additional mixed media such as color inks, watercolor pencils, and other media and techniques incorporated with watercolor. The class is open to all students who wish to experience water painting techniques. Zoom instruction includes step-by-step projects designed to guide you through the painting process from start to finish. The course will offer a variety of special techniques and approaches to making paintings of different subjects. Students will work on paintings along with the instructor as she demonstrates the steps. You will also receive emails with detailed information and examples so that you may practice further or complete a piece at home. Each session will also be recorded. Students will receive a supply list after they register.

The cost is $133 plus supplies.

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm, Wednesdays, ONLINE, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8.

Payment plan available: $25 deposit plus 3 payments of $36.00, paid every four weeks.

Creative Constructions

$175

with Sydney Jackson

Calendar Feb 5, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 10 weeks

Ages: 8 - 12

Grades 3 - 6

Creative Constructions is designed for students who have taken Art Adventures or have the basic art skills needed to create more complex activities and projects. This class will allow young creatives to construct original pieces of art and to learn more about painting, drawing, mixed media, narrative art, and printmaking. Creative Constructions students will be introduced to a variety of art materials and learn new artistic techniques while reinforcing the basic elements of art. For example, students will work with scratchboards, learn perspective drawing, try their hand at watercolor and acrylic painting, and learn about master artists. Small class size allows for individual attention in a fun and inviting environment!

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Thursdays, February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9.

Payment plan available: $25 deposit plus 3 payments of $50.00, paid every four weeks.

Pottery Mug Class

$324

with Kara Bledsoe

Calendar Feb 19, 2026 at 10:30 am, runs for 3 weeks

7th Grade - Adult

This class will be all about making functional pottery mugs. We will cover both wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques to create all of the parts needed to create a perfect and user friendly mug. Matching sets, handle making, decoration, and form. Previous experience with clay will be beneficial but not necessary. All materials will be provided. 

10:30am - 1pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 19, 24, 26, March 3, 5, 10.

Advanced Creative Constructions

$216

with Sydney Jackson

Calendar Feb 19, 2026 at 12:30 pm

Ages: 10 - 15

Ages 10 - 15

Advanced Creative Constructions is for any child who wants to learn more complicated art concepts. Most projects will be taught over a two week period. Student must have already taken Creative Constructions once before taking the advanced class. Possible class projects such as: three point perspective, beginner oil painting, shadow and light, figure drawing, and advanced print making.

12:30pm - 1:30pm Thursdays, February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9.

EGG-cellent Easter Basket

$104

with Carolyn Lowe

Calendar Mar 14, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Age 12 - Adult

EGG-cellent Easter Basket woven on a wooden base.

9am - 2pm Saturday, March 14

Young Potters

$176

with Sydney Jackson

Calendar Mar 14, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Ages: 11 - 14

Grades 6 - 8

This is a pottery class for older elementary and middle school age children. In this course, students will create fun, decorative, and functional projects and can explore different techniques for working with clay including the pottery wheel.

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm, Saturdays, March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18.

Payment plan available: $25 deposit plus 5 payments of $30.20, paid every four weeks.




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