Want to elevate the surface of your pots? In this 8-week wheel-throwing class, you'll explore how surface design can deepen the visual and narrative impact of your ceramic work. We'll dive into techniques like sgraffito, mishima, underglaze painting, and more to approach the pot as both functional object and storytelling canvas. This class is beginner-friendly and includes instruction in the core skills of wheel throwing with projects focused on creating cups, bowls, and plates. For returning students, it's a perfect opportunity to strengthen your throwing ability while pushing your creative boundaries through surface experimentation! Whether you're new to clay or looking to add depth and meaning to your forms, come ready to get messy, get thoughtful, and give your pots a voice!

There will be no class on April 5th.

If you’ve always wanted to learn to draw, but aren’t sure where to start, this class is for you! We’ll cover basic perspective, value (shading), people and faces, and how to get your eyes and hands working together. Supplies included.

There will be no class on April 6th.

Needle felting lets you make amazing flat objects and sculptures by stabbing loose wool with a special needle. We’ll make a different project each week, so you’ll go home with lots of fiber art to keep or share. This session has new projects, so returning students are welcome. (Warning: Felting needles are sharp! We’ll be careful, but you’ll probably poke yourself at least once.) Supplies are included.

Each week we’ll make a different clay sculptures project using handbuilding techniques. Once our pieces are dried and fired, we’ll add color with glazes. We’re going to get messy, so wear play clothes and tie back long hair if you have it!

There will be no class on April 6th.

Does everyone around you think you’re funny? Well it’s time to do something about it! Spend eight weeks working on taking your hilarious thoughts and preparing them for the stage.

In this class, If You’re Funny And You Know It, you will learn how to write and organize your jokes for a live comedy show. You will have hands-on experience preparing for the stage while getting over any fears or thoughts that may be holding you back. You will also learn about the business of comedy from one of Atlanta’s veteran comics, if you want to get paid to perform in the future.

This class ends with a graduation show in the evening on Sunday, May 31st!

Class space is limited.

Please note that there will be no class on Monday, March 30th or May 25th.

Calling all creative souls that are looking for a more open-ended class! Now 2 hours! This class will teach the basics of hand building while leaving projects intentionally open for your creativity to shine. Techniques that will be discussed this session are creating a sculpture, exploring folded slabs, and layering glazes on carved pieces. If you are prone to staying up late thinking on your projects or enjoy the pull of going in your own direction, this class is the one for you!With your class registration, you have access to the studio an additional two hours per week during Open Studio so the fun can continue (or so you can make up a missed class). Enjoy taking a pause mid week and doing something you love-come join the clay community at the Kish Center!

There will be no class on April 8th.

This eight week hand building class is a great way to pause mid week and do something for yourself! Students will explore a range of hand building techniques as they create a wall hanging, folded slab piece, explore layering glazes in a creative way, and explore working small with a miniature piece. Of course, if your creativity is taking your projects in another direction, create what your heart desires. With your class registration, you have access to the studio an additional two hours per week during Open Studio so the fun can continue (or so you can make up a missed class). Enjoy your Wednesday nights doing something you love-come join the clay community at the Kish Center.

There will be no class on April 8th.

Learn to do plein air painting and urban sketching! Each week we’ll go to a different location around Woodstock to make work on location. (If the weather is bad, we’ll retreat to the Reeves House to work from photos.) We’ll discuss different techniques for working quickly, and create a fresh plein air piece during each class. Students are encouraged to keep their supply kit lightweight and fast to set up. ** Please note that this class will be mostly outside! We won’t be hiking, but there will some walking and sitting in the sticky Georgia heat.** Zero experience, some experience, and intermediate experience levels are all welcome.

Recommended Art Supplies:

- a small block of watercolor paper (cold-press paper is a good choice if you want to focus on painting, hot-press paper is a good choice if you want to draw with ink and then paint, small sizes like 4”x6” or 8”x10” are best for packing light and painting)

- fasta pigment ink pen (single-width 0.5 [or larger]; Sakura Pigma Micron or Faber-Castell Pitt Pens are good choices)

- a small watercolor pan set (tube watercolors are annoying outside, trust me

- a watercolor brush (or more; a reservoir brush with water in the handle is really convenient, but regular short-handle watercolor brushes are also great!)

- a mechanical pencil

- a paper towel (or an old washcloth)

- **water for painting with**

Optional Art Supplies:

- artist or painters’ tape

- a binder clip (or bulldog clip)

- a compact travel easel

Recommended Human-Comfort Supplies:

- a travel chair (or stool)

- a hat and sunscreen

- bug repellant

- a bag that fits all your supplies

- **drinking water**

There will be no class on April 9th