Skip the wheel and focus on the limitless possibilities of handbuilding in clay with Lori Pearson. Explore techniques to enhance your skills, style, and personal expression by experimenting with form, texture, function, and glazing. Lori fosters a supportive and lively atmosphere, with weekly demonstrations and guidance to help students of all levels grow, create, and enjoy the endless potential of clay.

Tuition includes the cost of class instruction, use of all studio equipment, glazes, and the firing of your in-class creations.

Clay purchases and tools are not included.

Non Member Price - $550 

Member Price - $525

Get ready to spin, shape, and create! This beginner-friendly class is the perfect way to dive into the world of clay on the wheel and make beautiful, handmade gifts for yourself or loved ones. Students will start with basic throwing techniques and progress at their own pace, with the instructor providing guidance to support learning and exploration. Students will work with stoneware and fire their creations in an electric kiln to cone 6, making them microwave and dishwasher-safe. With demonstrations, hands-on support, and plenty of encouragement, each session is a chance to experiment, play, and discover the joy of pottery.

Tuition is all-inclusive and covers the cost of class instruction, use of all studio equipment, glazes, and the firing of your in-class creations. Clay purchases and tools are not included.

Tuition includes the cost of class instruction, use of all studio equipment, glazes, and the firing of your in-class creations.

Clay purchases and tools are not included.

Non Member Price - $550

Member Price - $525

Discover watercolor painting, a medium celebrated for its transparency and capacity to depict light. In this course, you'll familiarize yourself with key materials and tools, while mastering basic techniques that will lead to a complete painting. Throughout, you'll gain confidence and a solid grasp of fundamental concepts.

This class is ideal for those who are just starting out and anyone looking to revisit and strengthen their foundational skills.

Class Level: Adults and Teens 16+ · Beginner

Tuition includes class instruction, use of all studio equipment, paint, paper, and a limited selection of additional supplies.

Students will need to purchase a few personal items beyond what is provided. A detailed supply list will be shared and reviewed during the first class, along with recommendations for where to purchase materials.

Non-Member Price: $185

Member Price: $160

Art From Your Start is your chance to explore art in a way that’s entirely your own. Under the guidance of artist Barbara Guerriero-Flites, students bring images that inspire them and, together, choose the project that best matches their experience and goals. Students create work that allows their unique style and imagination to shine in a relaxed, judgment-free environment. Barbara brings 30 years of teaching experience, a Master’s in Art Education, and degrees in Art History and Social Work, making her an expert mentor for guiding each student’s creative journey. 

Non-Member Price: $300

Member Price: $275

Students should bring a 16x 20 canvas, a set of acrylic paints, and a variety of brush in assorted sizes.

Students will explore a variety of techniques and concepts in ceramic sculpture, including reductive carving, relief carving, coil building, and slab building. We’ll work with both representational subjects—such as the figure and the natural world—and abstract approaches that encourage personal expression. Throughout the class, students will have the opportunity to experiment with different finishing methods, including oxidation and reduction firing, as well as cold finishing techniques, giving each piece its own unique character. This is a hands-on, creative environment where exploration and individual artistic growth are encouraged.

Tuition includes the cost of class instruction, use of all studio equipment, glazes, and the firing of your in-class creations.

Clay purchases and tools are not included.

Non-member price: $595

Member Price: $570

Students will work from a mix of sources, including photos, still-life setups, plein-air sketches, and live subjects, while exploring a range of oil painting methods and techniques. Artist and instructor Wes Sherman will guide you through approaches that strengthen your understanding of composition, color, and form while also supporting your personal creative direction.

This class welcomes all experience levels. You are encouraged to bring and use the oil or acrylic painting supplies you already have. A suggested materials list is included below for anyone who would like added guidance.

Class Level: Adults and Teens 16+, all levels welcome.

 Painting with Wes Supply List

Non-Member Price: $300

Member Price: $275

Can't join Wes in person?? Sign up for the virtual session and a zoom link will be included in your reciept.

Students will work from a mix of sources, including photos, still-life setups, plein-air sketches, and live subjects, while exploring a range of painting methods and techniques. Artist and instructor Wes Sherman will guide you through approaches that strengthen your understanding of composition, color, and form while also supporting your personal creative direction.

This class welcomes all experience levels. You are encouraged to bring and use the oil or acrylic painting supplies you already have. A suggested materials list is included below for anyone who would like added guidance.

Class Level: Adults and Teens 16+, all levels welcome.

Painting with Wes Supply List

Non-Member Price: $300

Member Price: $275

This class focuses on tableware sets ranging from drinking vessels to bowls and plates. It is an excellent opportunity to take your throwing/making to another level-learn to create sets and multiples that match. Small batch production techniques, throwing off the hump, using throwing gauges, Japanese tombo, and the Japanese method of making slabs will be taught.  Learn to make beautiful slabs without a slab roller!

Tuition includes the cost of class instruction, use of all studio equipment, glazes, and the firing of your in-class creations.

Clay purchases and tools are not included.

Non-Member Price: $575

Member price: $550