Get ready to roll up your sleeves and have some creative fun! This ceramics class invites students – both beginners and those with experience -to explore clay in a relaxed, social, and joyful setting. We’ll try out a variety of techniques-pinching, rolling, sculpting, decorating, glazing-so everyone can discover what they enjoy most or build on what they already know. Whether you’re new to clay or looking to refine your skills, you’ll have a unique, handmade ceramic piece to proudly take home and show off. Class Size: 10

Class Size: 8 Using different forms of hand building you will create objects that can be both utilitarian and decorative. Techniques and vocabulary will be taught. All materials provided and no experience needed. Just a fun time getting your hands in clay

Paper Mâché Magic: Bowls, Masks & Curious Critters Step into a world where torn paper, glue, and a dash of imagination transform into treasures! In this lively, hands-on class, you’ll learn to sculpt graceful bowls, mysterious masks, and delightfully quirky animals. We’ll explore shaping techniques, layering for strength, and adding bold, joyful colors that make your creations pop. Whether you dream of crafting a regal cat mask, a polka-dotted penguin, or a shimmering fruit bowl, you’ll leave with artwork that’s as unique as you are. No experience? No problem—this is all about fun, play, and a little paper mâché magic. Class Size: 10

This is a very broad class teaching the basics of working with clay and encouraging participants to experiment and push the limits of their creative skills. We will learn the basics of hand building and sculpting techniques as well as using glazes and painted finishes.

Class Size: ? This is a very broad class teaching the basics of working with clay and encouraging participants to experiment and push the limits of their creative skills. We will learn the basics of hand building and sculpting techniques as well as using glazes and painted finishes.

Using a “Soft-Cut” printing block we will carve and then create prints from our printing plate. We will also explore bookbinding and make at least one book.

Using polymer Sculpted clay, participants will make small figures or fantasy creatures using awire armature. These will then be painted.

A basic hand building clay class with assigned projects for all levels. Focus will be on forming objects, incorporating surface design techniques and creating functional pieces. Students will learn to use underglazes and glazes. We will have a one hour lunch break. This is not an open studio, students will need to purchase before coming to class a bag of clay "BMix Cone04 6" from Davens Ceramics Supply. Note: If the first day of a five week session is missed participant “will be removed from the class roster.”

Students: Students will explore clay as a versatile material using a variety of techniques. Class Size: 11

This is a basic sewing class learning how to use the sewing machine focusing on straight stitching to gain confidence. Projects will include a simple tote bag and other useful items. Non-beginners are also welcome to improve their skills. Students will need to bring their own fabric scissors, straight pins, marking tools, seam ripper and preferably their own sewing machines. Class machines are available for use, but it is better to use your own. Some supplies will be provided and supply lists for basic tools needed are given out on the first day. This is an all-day class and we will break for a one hour lunch.