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Beginning Ceramics

$125

with Heather O'Neil

Calendar Current session started Sep 16, 2025 at 3 pm, runs for 6 weeks
2 additional sessions through Jan 6, 2026

Ever wanted to take some time for yourself and play with clay? Learn the basics of hand building and wheel throwing in this 6 week class. This class is geared toward the beginner. The first 10 people to sign up have priority on the wheel. Please let admins know if you prefer to hand build or wheel throw so we can keep an accurate account. Glazing will also be covered so that you can leave with finished pieces. $65 materials fee is due to the instructor on the first night of class. *Purchasing additional clay: The fee is an additional $65 to cover the firing, glazes and other consumables used during class. Please note: If you miss a class, you cannot make-up the class at another time. The ceramics schedule is very tight and these classes are usually full. Thank you for your understanding! *For November Session: No Class on 11/25. **Class will run on 11/11.

Glass Mosaic Lampshade

$65

with Herenya Wilkey

Calendar Current session started Sep 16, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 3 weeks

Brighten up your space by mosaicing your own small pendant lamp! The first two classes we will break, arrange and glue glass to the lampshades. Third class we will grout and finish. A material fee of $35 must be paid to the instructor on the first night of class. Materials fee includes lamp kit and everything you’ll need to complete the project. Some mosaic experience recommended. Tools provided for in class use.

Open Studio Ceramics (Tuesday Sessions)

$115

with Heather O'Neil

Calendar Current session started Sep 16, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 6 weeks
2 additional sessions through Jan 6, 2026

Are you comfortable with your clay abilities and just looking for a place to work and improve your skills? Join us in the Morse High School Ceramics Studio and start making all those things you have been dreaming up! This is not an instructor lead class, but the instructor will be on site working in case you need something. $65 for materials and studio fee, payable to instructor, must be paid on the first night of class. *Purchasing additional clay: The fee is an additional $65 to cover the firing, glazes and other consumables used during class. Please note: If you miss a class, you cannot make-up the class at another time. The ceramics schedule is very tight and these classes are usually full. Thank you for your understanding! *No Class: 11/11 & 11/25.

Introductory Stained Glass Workshop

$35

with Penny Hartwell

Calendar Current session started Sep 16, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week
2 additional sessions through Jan 6, 2026

In this one night workshop, you will learn about the different kinds of glass , how to cut and grind glass. We will be making acid etched hearts. You will be able to take them home that night. Lab fee $10.00 to be paid to instructor at the beginning of workshop.

Drawing Fundamentals

$145

with Michael Branca

Calendar Current session started Sep 16, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 8 weeks
1 additional session on Feb 3, 2026

Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to brush up on previous skills, this is the drawing class for you. Working in a variety of media, we will cover all of the basics: line, shape, value, proportion, composition, perspective and markmaking. Particular focus is placed on observational skills, learning how to translate the 3-dimensional world onto a 2-dimensional surface. A materials list will be provided after registration.

Colored Pencils for Astronauts

$170

with Ed Higgins

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 17, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 10 weeks

Learn to use colored pencils (and watercolor pencils!) in new and exciting ways. It’s time to loosen up and take this traditionally fussy adult coloring book media outside the lines and into the 21st century. Learn to layer your colors, sketch and paint, even mix traditional colored pencils and watercolor pencils together. The materials list for this class is a mixed media, or watercolor pad or journal, a pad of Bristol, and an artist-grade set of colored pencils and/or watercolor pencils. Contact the instructor if you have any questions (ed_higgins@icloud.com). Class runs in an open-studio style format.

Oil Painting Atelier: Fall Open Studio

$170

with Ed Higgins

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 17, 2025 at 1 pm, runs for 10 weeks

Calling all oil painters! Ed Higgins’ popular oil painting atelier continues to grow into a dynamic group of accomplished artists. Some prior experience with oil paints or past attendance in one of Ed’s sketching or painting classes is recommended. You will work independently, developing your original style with plenty of one-on-one feedback and technical instruction from Ed, designed to get your work going in the direction you want. Subject matter is entirely up to you. You will need a set of oil paints, brushes, Liquin original gel medium, Odorless paint thinner, and lots of rags. Contact the instructor if you have any questions (ed_higgins@icloud.com).

Tumbled Seaglass & Broken Pottery

$55

with Shirley Anderson

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 17, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

Get creative in this whimsical class, blending tumbled glass and pottery. We have lots of glass and pottery to choose from, come join us for a fun night out and create a keepsake and simply indulge in this therapeutic artistic process. All materials provided.





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