Join us for an 8-week pottery journey at the wheel, perfect for both beginners and experienced potters. Each session includes teacher-led projects to build skills and confidence, along with the freedom to explore your own ideas and create pieces that are uniquely yours.

This is a welcoming, supportive space where everyone belongs, whether it’s your first time touching clay or you’re returning to the wheel. Come ready to get your hands dirty, embrace the learning process (failures included!), and discover the joy of creating something beautiful from start to finish.

No class September 2nd and September 16th

This 8 week guided advanced course is designed for students that are looking to dive deeper in their ceramic knowledge. Wherever your creativity leads you, there is something for everyone in this class. Whether you want to create large-scale work, make a teapot, or try something you have never tried before, instructor-led demonstrations will explore these projects and more! Prior experience required. Aprons are highly recommended.

*This is for a Handbuilding space*

This 8 week guided advanced course is designed for students that are looking to dive deeper in their ceramic knowledge. Wherever your creativity leads you, there is something for everyone in this class. Whether you want to create large-scale work, make a teapot, or try something you have never tried before, instructor-led demonstrations will explore these projects and more! Prior experience required. Aprons are highly recommended.

*This is for a Wheel space*

Each student will select their own subject or theme. The instructor will start each class with a demonstration, then assist each student individually and offer critiques (if desired). Prior painting experience highly encouraged, this is NOT a beginning class. Returning students will build on skills previously developed. Bring your current paints (warm and cool of each primary) and supplies, an assessment will be done to determine if additional items are needed.

Please email questions to Holly at: hkmpayton@gmail.com

Required supplies:

Palette - any style, white, plastic, with enough room to mix multiple colors

Mason jar or something to hold water

Paint - suggested basic palette of colors:

- Cool red - Permanent Alizarin Crimson

- Warm red - Cadmium Red Light, Light Red, or Vermillion

- Cool Blue: Ultramarine Blue, or Cobalt Blue

- Warm Blue: Thalo Blue or Prussian Blue

- Warm Yellow: Yellow Ochre or Raw Sienna

- Cool Yellow: Light Yellow

- Olive or Sap Green

- Earths: Sepia or Burnt Sienna

- Payne's grey Size 10 round watercolor brush

- Size 5 or 6 round watercolor brush

- 1 inch Flat wash watercolor brush

- Size 1 Rigger watercolor brush

- pencil

- Kneaded eraser

- At least 6 sheets of 100% cotton watercolor paper: 9x12, can be hot press or cold press, can be in a tablet or a block. Some examples are Strathmore 9x12 Portrait, Wirebound or Watercolor pad; Arches 9x12 watercolor block, 140 lb.

Join us for an 8-week pottery journey at the wheel, perfect for both beginners and experienced potters. Each session includes teacher-led projects to build skills and confidence, along with the freedom to explore your own ideas and create pieces that are uniquely yours.

This is a welcoming, supportive space where everyone belongs, whether it’s your first time touching clay or you’re returning to the wheel. Come ready to get your hands dirty, embrace the learning process (failures included!), and discover the joy of creating something beautiful from start to finish.

No class September 3rd and September 17th

Join us for an 8-week pottery journey at the wheel, perfect for both beginners and experienced potters. Each session includes teacher-led projects to build skills and confidence, along with the freedom to explore your own ideas and create pieces that are uniquely yours.

This is a welcoming, supportive space where everyone belongs, whether it’s your first time touching clay or you’re returning to the wheel. Come ready to get your hands dirty, embrace the learning process (failures included!), and discover the joy of creating something beautiful from start to finish.

No class September 3rd and September 17th

Explore the world of mixed media by indulging in various art-making methods! During this course, students will use found art, cyanotype (weather permitting), gelli plates, textiles, and more! Whether you want to experience a relaxing morning of art-making or experience something new, this class will encourage you to fuel your creative spirit! There is no class September 18th.

Required supplies: Mixed media paper pad (9x12 or larger)

Optional supplies: Corrugated cardboard Thin cardboard (cereal box) Bubble wrap Fabric scraps (lace, doilies) Stencils

Start your weekend with clay! This laid-back Saturday morning ceramics class is perfect for beginners and intermediate students who want to get their hands dirty in a fun, low-pressure environment. We’ll spend most of our time on the pottery wheel, learning the basics of throwing, trimming, and shaping forms. Along the way, we’ll also explore hand building techniques to add details, experiment with new ideas, and personalize your work. Come ready to learn, relax, and enjoy a creative morning in the studio.

Ages 16+