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Our Classes

Ceramics Wheel Throwing Class - Saturdays March

$215

with Raphaela Nicholls

Calendar Mar 1, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 3 weeks

 All Levels Welcome,Registration includes a $15 supply fee

March 1, 8 and 15th

Saturdays at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

  • Weekly for two hours
  • Limited to five students

Come play with clay and learn the fundamentals of ceramics wheel throwing. Topics covered include throwing on the wheel, trimming, and glazing techniques. Students will learn to create functional and decorative pieces using the pottery wheel.  

Ages 13+

Payment plan available: $100 deposit plus 2 payments of $57.50, paid every four weeks.

Ceramics Open Studio, Saturdays March

$215

with Raphaela Nicholls

Calendar Mar 1, 2025 at 4 pm, runs for 3 weeks

March 1, 8 and 15

Saturdays at 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Registration includes a $15 supply fee

Saturday Open Studio: A Creative Haven

Join us for a relaxed and inspiring open studio session. This is the perfect opportunity to practice your wheel-throwing and handbuilding skills. You'll have access to our well-equipped studio and guidance from our resident artist.

What to expect:

Independent Practice: Work at your own pace, experimenting with different techniques and styles.

Expert Guidance: Our resident artist will be on hand to offer advice and support.

A Creative Community: Connect with other potters and share your passion for clay.

Open to students with prior wheel experience who can work independently. 

Payment plan available: $100 deposit plus 2 payments of $57.50, paid every four weeks.

Youth Art Ages 5 - 8 March

$175

with Raphaela and Jamie

Calendar Mar 3, 2025 at 4:30 pm, runs for 5 weeks

Mondays, 4:30 - 5:30

March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31st

Explore a variety of mediums, including drawing, painting, glass fusion, silk painting, and pottery, while learning fundamental art principles such as color, value, and painting skills—all in a safe and supportive creative environment.

Registration is monthly. New mediums are explored each month. Sign up for a year to try all of our mediums.

 

Payment plan available: $100 deposit plus 2 payments of $37.50, paid every four weeks.

Ceramics Wheel Throwing Class - Monday Evenings, March

$215

with Raphaela Nicholls

Calendar Mar 3, 2025 at 6:30 pm, runs for 3 weeks

 All Levels Welcome,  Registration includes a $15 supply fee

March 3, 10 and 17th

Mondays 6:30 - 8:30 pm

  • Weekly for two hours
  • Limited to five students

Come play with clay and learn the fundamentals of ceramics wheel throwing. Topics covered include throwing on the wheel, trimming, and glazing techniques. Students will learn to create functional and decorative pieces using the pottery wheel. 

All levels are welcome.

This is a mixed Teen and Adult Class - Ages 13 +

Payment plan available: $100 deposit plus 2 payments of $57.50, paid every four weeks.

Oil Painting March - Afternoons, Open Paint

$200

with Jamie Lightfoot

Calendar Mar 4, 2025 at 3:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Oil Painting Open Paint 

March 4, 11, 18 and 25

Tuesdays, 3:30 - 5:30

 

This class is oil painting and drawing lessons for students 14 and over, mixed adults and teens. 

If you are a new student, plan on spending your first class getting to know your oil color palette and completing a color wheel.  

After the first session, students work on their own pieces at their own pace. Most paintings require a minimum of three classes to complete. 

You can work from your photo reference or one of mine. See the BLOG page on the website for helpful tips and reference images. 

Please email me a copy of the image you would like to work from, your skill level, and anything in particular you are interested in learning.  

An iPad or laptop works best for viewing your images. Printed photos work as well.

Wear old clothes as oil paint stains. You will be added to the student newsletter, so check your junk email if you don't receive it. 

All supplies are provided, but please feel free to bring your favorite paintbrushes. We paint on canvas, but Ampersand Boards are available for an additional charge. 

 

Payment plan available: $100 deposit plus 2 payments of $50.00, paid every four weeks.

Oil Painting March - Evenings, Open Paint

$200

with Jamie Lightfoot

Calendar Mar 4, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Oil Painting Open Paint 

March 4, 11, 18 and 25

Tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

 

This class is oil painting and drawing lessons for students 14 and over, mixed adults and teens. 

If you are a new student, plan on spending your first class getting to know your oil color palette and completing a color wheel.  

After the first session, students work on their own pieces at their own pace. Most paintings require a minimum of three classes to complete. 

You can work from your photo reference or one of mine. See the BLOG page on the website for helpful tips and reference images. 

Please email me a copy of the image you would like to work from, your skill level, and anything in particular you are interested in learning.  

An iPad or laptop works best for viewing your images. Printed photos work as well.

Wear old clothes as oil paint stains. You will be added to the student newsletter, so check your junk email if you don't receive it. 

All supplies are provided, but please feel free to bring your favorite paintbrushes. We paint on canvas, but Ampersand Boards are available for an additional charge. 

 

Payment plan available: $100 deposit plus 2 payments of $50.00, paid every four weeks.

Oil Painting March - Wednesday morning, Open Paint

$200

with Jamie Lightfoot

Calendar Mar 5, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 4 weeks

Oil Painting Open Paint 

March 5, 12, 19 and 26

Wednesday, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

 

This class is oil painting and drawing lessons for students 14 and over, mixed adults and teens. 

If you are a new student, plan on spending your first class getting to know your oil color palette and completing a color wheel.  

After the first session, students work on their own pieces at their own pace. Most paintings require a minimum of three classes to complete. 

You can work from your photo reference or one of mine. See the BLOG page on the website for helpful tips and reference images. 

Please email me a copy of the image you would like to work from, your skill level, and anything in particular you are interested in learning.  

An iPad or laptop works best for viewing your images. Printed photos work as well.

Wear old clothes as oil paint stains. You will be added to the student newsletter, so check your junk email if you don't receive it. 

All supplies are provided, but please feel free to bring your favorite paintbrushes. We paint on canvas, but Ampersand Boards are available for an additional charge. 

 

Payment plan available: $100 deposit plus 2 payments of $50.00, paid every four weeks.

Youth March Wednesday - Print Making

$160

with Jamie & Raphaela

Calendar Mar 5, 2025 at 4:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Wednesdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm

March 5, 12, 19 and 26th

Do you love making art with different materials and techniques?

Do you want to learn how to create your own stamps and prints?

Then join us for this fun and creative art class, where you will explore the world of block printing and printmaking!

Block printing is a process where you carve or draw a design on a rubber stamp block and then use ink to transfer it onto paper or fabric. 

We will also be printing our own tshirst this month! Please bring one white or light colored tshirt to the first class. 

Payment plan available: $100 deposit plus 2 payments of $30.00, paid every four weeks.




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