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Beginning Ceramics

$145

with Heather O'Neil

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 31, 2026 at 3 pm, runs for 6 weeks
1 additional session on May 26, 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! *No Class: 4/21.

Open Studio Ceramics (Tuesday Sessions)

$135

with Heather O'Neil

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 31, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 6 weeks
2 additional sessions through Jul 14, 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!

Glass on Glass Landscape Mosaics

$65

with Herenya Wilkey

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 1, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 3 weeks
1 additional session on Jun 17, 2026

Please bring a photo of a natural landscape special to you to class. We will use the photos to create 8x12” mosaics by simplifying the landscape and highlighting its most prominent features. Although this is a great beginner class, all experience levels are welcome. We will learn how to score, break, and snip glass down to shape and glue to our substrate. On the last day of class we will finish with grout. No experience required! All Materials/Tools provided. A material fee of $35 must be paid to the instructor on the first night of class.

Open Studio Ceramics (Thursday Sessions)

$135

with Heather O'Neil

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 2, 2026 at 3 pm, runs for 6 weeks
4 additional sessions through Jul 16, 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: 4/23.

Paint Night: Raindrop

$55

with Shirley Anderson

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 2, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

As the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers. In this Raindrop Paint class, you’ll learn to paint a raindrop scene from the perspective of looking out a window covered in raindrops. This beginner-friendly class is led by Shirley Anderson. Canvas and paints are supplied.

Sip & Sgraffito

$50

with Turning Arts Studio

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 3, 2026 at 7 pm, runs for 1 week
2 additional sessions through Aug 7, 2026

Enjoy a relaxing evening sipping hot chocolate or tea while carving thoughtful designs into pre-made pottery by Janna and Zachary. Learn the sgraffito technique—scratching through colored slip to reveal the clay beneath—and leave your piece for firing. Finished work ready for pickup two weeks later. All tools and materials provided. $20 materials fee payable to the instructor. No experience needed.

Woven Wicker Window Feeders

$95

with Zack Rouda

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 4, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Learn to make a beautiful woven window feeder for birds! We'll cover identification of basketry materials in the wild, responsible collection, processing and storage, and weaving techniques, including the basics of stake-and-strand waling and randing weaves. *Program includes all required tools and materials.

Block Printed Napkins

$65

with Elizabeth Sokoloff

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 4, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Dive into the world of fabric design and create unique block printed napkins. Learn the skills necessary to carve a motif and print with fabric ink to transform plain cotton napkins into family heirlooms. Instructor will get your napkin color choice via email. A $35 materials fee is due the day of the workshop.





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