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Arts & Crafts

Memory Vessel Mosaic

$85

with Herenya Wilkey

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 9, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 4 weeks

In this fun 3D mosaic class we will cover an old flower pot, jar, vase or other surface of your choosing with bits of broken china, buttons, pebbles, shells or any other waterproof doodads you like! Tools will be provided for in class use. Please bring your own mosaicable surface (ie. the pot, vase etc.) and any personal items you wish to include. Some glass and ceramics will also be available in class. A material fee to cover glue and grout of $20 must be paid to the instructor on the first night of class.

Painting the Landscape: Water

$50

with Jessie Lozanski

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 9, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

In this class, open to all levels, students will learn to paint water from placid ponds to splashing waves. We’ll study wave structure, reflections, transparency, and color. Open to all paint mediums. Upon registration a simple list of materials will be sent out.

Introduction to Wood Carving: Chopsticks

$55

with Zack Rouda

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 11, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Gain a comprehensive overview of woodcarving knives and learn how to use them. Practice using metal and stone knives to carve some basic eating implements from wood: fine chopsticks and/or a jam spreader. Next, try to make a spinning top! We’ll cover safety, techniques, good form, and various basic carving projects. *Program includes all required tools and materials.

Open Studio Ceramics (Tuesday Sessions)

$135

with Heather O'Neil

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 14, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 4 weeks
1 additional session

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!

Open Studio Ceramics (Thursday Sessions)

$135

with Heather O'Neil

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 16, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 4 weeks
2 additional sessions

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: Red Fox

$55

with Shirley Anderson

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 22, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

Join us for an evening of painting of a beautiful red fox. These beautiful animals are known for their reddish brown fur and foxy appearance. This class is designed for beginners as well as advanced painters as Shirley Anderson will guide you step by step. Canvas and paints are supplied.

Summer Art Camp: A Multimedia Experience

$345

with Shirley Anderson

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 27, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Ages: 10 - 14

Get ready for the most epic summer art camp ever in 2026 with Shirley Anderson, who’s basically a kid with a giant art supply closet. We’ve got a masterpiece lineup for artsy projects to keep the mini-me’s entertained and engaged all week. Does your school have art projects that involve getting messy with air dry clay, working with tumbled pottery and sea glass and throwing in a little string art! Think mod podge cup- string lights and the most epic pet portrait painting party ever! Buckle up for a week of paint, nails and glue - oh my! Ages 10-14.

Create Eye-Catching Flyers in Canva

$15

with Catherine Scanlon

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 28, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

Need a flyer for an event, class, fundraiser, small business, or community group but not sure where to start? In this beginner-friendly workshop, learn how to create polished, attention-grabbing flyers using Canva. Students will explore easy design tips, work with Canva templates, add photos and text, and leave with a completed flyer ready to print or share online. No graphic design experience needed. Students should bring: laptop computer, a free or paid Canva account, photos they would like to use, an idea for their flyer, basic wording/details for the project (event info, business name, dates, contact information, etc.) Perfect for small business owners, artists, nonprofits, craft fair vendors, event organizers, and anyone wanting to create better-looking promotional materials quickly and confidently.





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