Art & Story Hour
Tuesdays, 1:30-2:30pm, WALK IN ONLY - no registration required, $5, Ages 4+
A fun, creative time just for littles! This playful hour encourages imagination, creativity, and a love of books while letting kids explore their artistic side.

CERAMICS

Winter Clay Platters
Tuesday, 10–1pm
January 13, 20th (no class January 27), February 3 &10
4 weeks, $150
Ages 18+
Instructor: Cindy Schuldt
Studio A
*There is a one-week gap for the drying process.

It’s the perfect time to create your own beautiful platter for winter gatherings! Learn the basic skills of hand-building. The outcome is worthy of display alongside your seasonal décor! 

Afternoon Ceramics
Tuesdays, 1:30–4:30pm
January 13–March 10
9 weeks, $240
Ages 18+
Instructor: Leilani Sanchez
Studio A 

This class is an introduction to working with clay through both hand building and wheel throwing. Instructions will include a variety of techniques to create and glaze both functional and sculptural pieces.

Intermediate Throwing
Tuesdays, 5–8pm
January 20–March 17
9 weeks, $240
Ages 18+
Instructor: Cindy Schuldt
Studio A

Develop your skills further with this next-level wheel-throwing opportunity! Includes 25lbs of clay, underglazes, dipping glazes, and regular kiln firing. Prerequisite: Intro to Wheel or previous wheel knowledge. 

Advanced Hand Building
Tuesdays, 5:30–8:30pm
January 13–March 10
9 weeks, $240
Ages 18+
Instructor: Rhonda Szymanski
Studio A 

This is an advanced class for experienced hand builders who are confident working on their own but enjoy the social aspect and structure of a weekly class. The instructor will serve as facilitator, assisting and guiding individual students as needed. Includes 25lbs of clay, underglazes, glazes, regular firings. Intermediate Hand Building or similar required.

Intermediate/Advanced Guided 
Wednesdays, 5–8pm
January 14–March 11
9 weeks, $240
Ages 18+
Instructor: Pam Anderson
Studio A

This is an intermediate/advanced class for an independent-minded student who wants instruction on advanced forms and glazing techniques. Both hand builders and wheel throwers are welcome! Intermediate wheel or hand building class required.

Creative Clay Basics
Thursdays, 4–6pm
January 8–February 12
6 weeks, $160
Ages 18+
Instructor: Rhonda Szymanski
Studio A

New to Ceramics? This fun beginner class will teach pinch, coil, and slab building techniques, as well as tool and glazing basics. You will leave with several one-of-a-kind pieces. No previous clay experience needed.

Intermediate Hand Building
Mondays, 5:30–8:30pm
January 12–March 16 (no class January 19)
9 weeks, $240
Ages 18+
Instructor: Rhonda Szymanski, Studio A

Improve your hand building skills while creating functional and sculptural works. Focus will be on learning construction and surface decorating techniques. Includes 25lbs of clay, underglazes, glazes, regular firings. Level 1 Clay Basics or similar experience required. 

DRAWING AND PAINTING

Basics of Drawing
Mondays, 5:30–7:30pm
January 26–March 23
9 weeks, $175
Ages 18+
Instructor: Judy Hallie
Studio B 

Study best practices and strategies for basic drawing. You’ll be guided through basic foundational activities that will build your knowledge and give you the skills to tackle drawing of all kinds. 

Watercolor Splash
Tuesdays, 4-6pm
January 13-March 10
9 weeks, $180
Ages 18+
Instructor: Eurnice Harris-Scarver
Studio B

Explore watercolor through various techniques and subject matter in this beginner to intermediate course. Whether abstract or realistic, you'll learn how to achieve great results with patience and practice.

Watercolor Online
*New Class Digital Format
Wednesdays, 6–8pm
January 7th-Febuary 11th
6 weeks, $140
Ages 18+
Instructor: Leona Jurnice
Online

Unlock the beauty of watercolor painting in this relaxed, beginner-friendly introduction to the core techniques that form the foundation of watercolor art. No experience necessary! Learn how to paint wet on wet to create soft blends, flowing textures, and dreamy color transitions. With wet on dry discover how to apply watercolor on dry paper for more precision, vibrant color, and sharp edges.  Get to know your Brushes! We’ll practice holding, moving and using different types of brushes to create a variety of strokes. This class will help you gain essential watercolor skills in a fun, encouraging environment. The last class will be used for questions and answers.

MIXED MEDIA

Gelli Plate Printing 102 
Mondays, 9–12pm
January 26–March 23
(no class January 19th)
9 weeks, $190
Ages 18+
Instructor: Merrionna Pierce
Studio B

Gelli Plate Printing: Beyond the basics. Get ready to explore advanced methods like masking and stenciling texture layering, color harmony, and image transfers. All materials provided. Prior Gelli plate experience recommended.

Intermediate Abstract Paper Clay - CLOSED
Wednesdays, 1–4pm
February 4-March 25
8 weeks, $240
Ages 18+
Instructor: David Robertson
Studio B

In this intermediate-level class, artists will dive into abstract design—playing with shape, movement, and texture to create expressive sculptural forms. Explore advanced techniques for building, refining, and finishing while developing your unique artistic voice. Ideal for those with basic paper clay experience. 

THEATRE

Kids Puppet Studio 
Wednesdays, 4–6pm
February 4–March 11
6 weeks, $160
Ages 6-10
Instructor: Rachel Front
Studio C

Explore the art of puppetry through creative, hands-on projects. Each session focuses on designing and building different types of puppets, such as simple hand puppets and shadow puppets, while developing artistic skills in design, construction, and storytelling. 

KIDS AND TEENS

Kids Ceramics
Saturdays, 9–10:30am
January 10–March 14, (no class February 14th)
9 weeks, $160
Ages 7+
Instructor: Leilani Sanchez
Studio A

In these hands-on ceramics classes, kids will dive into the basics of working with clay while exploring their creativity! Students will learn essential techniques like pinch pots, coils, slabs, and hand building. Through fun, skill-building projects, they'll gain confidence using clay tools and shaping their own unique creations. No experience needed—just a willingness to get messy and have fun!

Drawing Action Figures & Superheroes (7+) 
Fridays, 4-5:30pm
January 9-February 13
6 weeks, $150
Ages 7–10
Instructor: Jared Day
Studio C 

This step-by-step drawing class focuses on comic creation and storytelling fundamentals. Students will explore character design, expression, posture, paneling, visual language and integrating dialogue into their comic scenes. 

Kids/Teens Beginning Wheel Throwing 
Saturday's, 11:00–1:30pm
January 24-March 7
6 weeks, $180
Ages 9-16
Instructor: Leilani Sanchez
Studio A

Learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing in this beginner-friendly ceramics class. Through a combination of demonstrations, group instruction, and one-on-one guidance, students will develop essential skills including clay preparation, centering, pulling, trimming, and glazing. Includes 12 lbs of clay, underglazes, glazes, regular firings. *Ceramic experience required 

Substation No.9, Hammond

The Art of the Pour: Acrylic Paint Pouring & Spinning - CLOSED
Tuesdays, 5–8pm
February 3–March 10
6 weeks, $175
Ages 15+
Instructor: Merrionna Pierce, Substation – Hammond
Step into the world of acrylic paint pouring and experience the magic of color In Motion! This class will take you through paint mixing, consistency, control, and several fun pouring and spinning techniques. You’ll leave with beautifully finish artwork and the confidence to keep creating fluid masterpieces at home