Adult Classes

Curious about learning what hand building is all about? Join me in this two day mug making workshop! I will take you from start to finish as you shape and mold and glaze your mug that will be dishwasher and microwave safe. A materials fee of $10 is payable to the Maryland Hall Pottery on the first class. For more information, please contact the instructor at lswitkes@mac.com.

This class is for students who have learned the first third or more of the Tai Chi Chuan Yang style short form. Students will continue the choreography of the remaining T’ai Chi chuan movements and postures. They will also begin to refine their movements to develop the internal principles and deeper levels of Tai Chi practice. For more information, please contact the instructor at harrisjm1@verizon.net.

Is life getting in the way of your “painting time”? Trouble keeping motivated? Choose your subject. Use your reference materials and favorite supplies and paint! Linda will do a short demo and critique each week and then you paint what you wish. You will receive individual attention from Linda as requested. Let’s Paint! This class is taught via Zoom. Once you register, Linda will send you the link to enter on either your telephone, tablet or computer that has a camera and audio capability. For more information, please contact the instructor at Lindalukewatercolor@gmail.com.

Interested in oil painting, but not sure where to begin? Join us for the basics of oils! Focus of this class will be to build good habits using proper materials and good techniques for successful oil painting. Class open to all levels of study.Supply list available at www.melissagryder.com. This class is taking place remotely. If you have registered, you will receive an email with details on how to access the class.

Learn how to create many different watercolor textures in your watercolor paintings. You will make several different samples and have a simple painting at the end of the workshop. A supply list will be sent to you once you register for this class. For more information, please contact the instructor at Lindalukewatercolor@gmail.com. This class is taking place remotely. If you have registered, you will receive an email with details of how to access the class.

Create your own 4x8" or 6x6" fused glass plate. Students will learn the basics of glass cutting and the tools used. We will design the plate using colored glass, stencils with glass powders, glass stringers, and frit. The instructor will full fuse and slump your plate. For more information, please contact the instructor at klynch6424@icloud.com.

Beginner class for all ages including how to decorate and layer the art glass using stencils, stringers, confetti, repurposed glass, and frit to form a beautiful glass suncatcher. Simple instructions helps all students create these plates by designing from their own imagination, with help as needed from instructor. No experience necessary for this 2 hour class. For more information, please contact the instructor at clare.p.shepherd@gmail.com.

Always thought that it looked like fun to throw on the potter’s wheel? Here’s your chance to just try it, a two-time session giving the wheel a spin. You get a quick introduction to wheel throwing …then you try it. We supply materials and tools, basic instruction and hands-on assistance. At the end you choose two to three pieces to be fired . On the following session we will talk about different glazing and decoration techniques and you will have a chance to glaze your pieces. Your finished pots can be picked up a couple weeks later. This is a great class for the curious or those who just want to check pottery off the bucket list! No experience required. Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting messy and bring an old towel. Materials fee of $5 is due in class. For more information, please contact the intstructor at renata@rmastrotipottery.com.

Focus on teaching fundamentals of landscape painting, teaching students the importance and use of design, composition, perspective, color. Focus will also be on painting in studio from photographic reference using oil paints and advanced students will learn to create larger finished work based on plein air studies. Due to the nature of this class, it may be taken multiple times to develop various skills, meeting each student’s individual needs. Student skill from complete beginner to advanced would be accommodated, focus is on students looking for more information on exploring landscape painting. For more information and supply list, please contact the instructor at info@melissagryder.com. Instructor's website: www.melissagryder.com.

In this four week course students will learn advance techniques to take their glass fusing skills to the next level. Using sheet glass, powders and frit students will learn the basics in small kiln casting, sandblasting, vitragraph, flow slabs and strip construction. From abstract to imagery this class will help you evolve and find voice. Previous glass experience is helpful but not necessary. Bring a sketch book, stencils and lots of ideas. A materials fee of $50 will be due at the first class. For more information, please contact the instructor at clare.p.shepherd@gmail.com.