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Clay & Cheer: Handmade Holiday Gifts

$75

with Turning Arts Studio

Calendar Current session started Dec 13, 2025 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week

Get in the holiday spirit with this festive gift-making workshop! We’ll hand-build a variety of small ceramic pieces perfect for gifting—ornaments, trinket dishes, spoon rests, magnets, and more. You’ll learn simple decorating techniques and leave your pieces for firing. Finished work will be ready for pickup one week later. All tools and materials provided. $20 materials fee payable to the instructor. No experience necessary - suitable for all ages. Hot cider and cookies included.

Candle-Making

$35

with Asia Cole

Calendar Current session started Dec 13, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Feb 14, 2026

Come spend a relaxing evening making beautiful beeswax candles. We will be hand-dipping taper candles of your chosen shape and color design. Join us for this slow yet oh-so rewarding traditional craft! Kindly signup at least 2 weeks prior to the class start date.

Introductory Stained Glass Workshop

$35

with Penny Hartwell

Calendar Next session starts Jan 5, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on 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.

Joy of Watercolor: Landscapes

$185

with Deena Ball

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 5, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Experience the Joy of Watercolor while learning to paint landscape elements. This class is designed for intermediate watercolorists. While you do not need to be an advanced student, you should be familiar with your supplies, art terms and comfortable painting with professional watercolor materials. The course accommodates various skill levels while maintaining a focus on fundamental techniques. The first hour of class focuses on instruction and exercises related to that week's topic. Each session features the work of a contemporary or historical watercolorist. In the second hour, students work on individual projects with personalized guidance. You may choose to complete a quick project centered on the day's topic or continue working on a longer-term piece. This class requires some prior watercolor experience—you should know the basics, though you don't need to be beyond beginner level. Materials list will be provided by the instructor.

Beginning Ceramics

$125

with Heather O'Neil

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 6, 2026 at 3 pm, runs for 6 weeks
1 additional session

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.

Open Studio Ceramics (Tuesday Sessions)

$115

with Heather O'Neil

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 6, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 6 weeks

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.

Repurposed Mosaic Collage or Landscape

$65

with Herenya Wilkey

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 6, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 3 weeks

Using broken pottery, recycled glass and other found object materials we will make truly one of a kind mosaic creations. Bring a nature photo for inspiration or take the abstract path. The first two classes will be for breaking plates, designing and gluing mosaics. The third class will be for grouting and finishing. Tools provided for in class use. A material fee of $20 must be paid to the instructor on the first night of class. Material fee includes substrate, glue and grout. Please bring in any chipped or thrifted plates, pots, shells, rocks etc to use in your mosaic. If it’s waterproof it can be used in a mosaic!

Collage Your Dreams: Create A Vision Board

$30

with Susan Stacey

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 7, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Get clear on your goals for 2026 and bring them to life through creativity and intention. In this hands-on workshop, you'll reflect, visualize, and build a personalized vision board collage. Whether you're focusing on career, relationships, health, personal growth, or all the above, this class will guide you through a creative and empowering process to visualize your ideal life. All materials are provided but feel free to bring any special images or photos you’d like to include. *Registration Deadline is 12/31.





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