Biweekly Thursdays- SINGLE Sessions
September 7, 21, October 5, 19, November 2, 16, 30, December 14
5:30–8:00 pm
Instructor: Sya Ryn
Ages 16+ Are you stuck on an art project, or just need to get out of the house and into a shared creative space to reset? What you need is a creative group studio session. Sya Ryn, local artist, invites you to Art it Up on bi-weekly Thursdays, to get your creative juices flowing in a new way, surrounded by other creatives doing their thing.
Bring a current project, whether it’s something brand new or has been paused or sometime, and whatever supplies you need. Sya will offer expertise in anime, cartoon, abstract, pencil sketch, color theory, watercolor, acrylic, and multimedia approaches as you create. Sya’s goal as an instructor is to foster a creative and therapeutic environment, to have fun, build skills, and to share a passion for learning and creative exploration with her students.
Registration REQUIRED two day before each individual session.Minimum Registration per session: 2
Thursdays, September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2 6 weeks
6:00–8:00pm
Instructor: Lynette Porter
Ages 16+. Intermediate. Advance your hand-building skills while having fun in this 6-week class. Explore many hand-building techniques to make mugs, plates, functional pieces and pieces students are interested in creating. Create your own texture and templates and explore many decorating and glazing options.
Fee includes up to 25lb of clay, glazes and firing. Please bring to class an apron and hand towel. Each student must bring their own pottery tool kit (available at local craft stores or online).
Register by September 26
Saturdays, September 30, October 7, 14 (3 wks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Instructor: Tempest Jones
Ages 6+. This children's art club incorporates art history, art theory, principles, and one's own creativity. Each week will have a different focus with art history leading our way through portrait painting, landscape painting, and abstract art. The students will draw inspiration from painting masters as well as their own interpretation to create original works of art. Dress for the weather, bring water and snacks if desired.
Week 1- Landscape painting canceled Week 2- Abstract art Week 3- Portrait painting
Registration REQUIRED 2 days before each session Minimum Registration: 3
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Wednesdays, October 4, 11, 25, November 1, 8, 15 (skip October 18) 6 weeks
2:30pm-4:30pm
Instructor: Nancy O'Neill
Ages 16+. Beginner. Join in this fun pottery class to learn the basics of hand building! Working with textures, stamps, decals, different glaze techniques, and more, Nancy will guide you through the process of creating your one of a kind pottery pieces.
Bring your ideas and inspirations, apron, hand towel, and your own pottery tool kit (available at local craft stores or online). Fee includes up to 25 lbs. of clay, glazes & firing.
Register by October 2 Minimum Registered: 3
Wednesdays, Oct 4, 11, (skip 18), 25
6:00–8:00 pm
Instructor: Cristi Hopp Kniess
Let's let loose with alcohol ink, the new fluid medium on the block! Learn how to LET GO and let the ideas flow while playing with vibrant colors, allowing no boundaries to limit how this medium takes over your canvas…or your hands! In this 3-session course, you will work (and play) with alcohol inks on ceramic tile, Yupo paper, and a stretched canvas. You will complete 3 unique and vibrant pieces in this class series with the guidance of Cristi Hopp Kniess as you learn how this high flow medium acts and reacts on various surfaces with various tools. All supplies provided.
Register by October 2 Minium Registration: 3
Thursdays, October 5, 12, 19, 26
Instructor: Sue Abare
Ages 18+. Intermediate–Advanced. In this four-week class, we will continue to practice our skill building toward simplicity, spontaneity and success. We will discuss value, wetness, color and composition. Do you know what NOT to paint? Ideas abound! Lots of thinking goes on as we continue learning. Bring your own supplies.
Register by October 3 Minimum Registration: 3
Saturdays, October 7, 14, 21, 28 4 weeks
9:00am–12:00pm
Instructor: Jennie Johnson Sic
Ages 16+. [Prerequisite: beginner throwing skills consistently mastered or instructor approval]. This 4-week course will allow you to take your skills further and learn to throw with larger amounts of clay and create more intricate forms such as bottles, plates, and lidded vessels. Students are welcome to suggest forms they’re interested in creating and demonstrations will be given based on interest. Students are also free to work on their own personal projects and receive assistance from the instructor as needed.
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and leave your rings, watches and bracelets at home.
Fee includes up to 25 lbs. of clay, glazes and firing. Please bring to class an apron, hand towel, and your own pottery tool kit (available at local craft stores or online).
*Previous mastering of basic wheel throwing skills and creating basic forms is required to take this class.
Register by October 5 Minimum Registered: 3
Mondays, October 9, 16, 23, 30
1:00–4:00 pm
Instructor: Connie Pratt
Ages 16+. Intermediate–Advanced. [Prerequisite: beginner throwing skills mastered or instructor approval.] This is a fast paced workshop focusing on collaboration and independent study. Instruction of various techniques to explore or expand on will be presented. Implementation of the process will be determined by the students own artistic interests. Students are encouraged to share their creative variations with the class.
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and leave your rings, watches and bracelets at home. Bring hand towel and your own pottery tools (available at craft stores and online).
Fee includes up to 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, and firing.
Register by October 7
Mondays, October 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13 6 sessions
6:00–8:00p
Instructor: Anya Nelson
Ages 16+. [Prerequisite: beginner throwing skills mastered or instructor approval]. Start your week off by doing something you love while learning to bring your wheel throwing skills to the next level. This 6-week class is an excellent opportunity to work alongside peers who are serious about improving their form, throwing larger pieces, and incorporating other methods into your pieces. Instructor will tailor each class to the student's throwing needs, assist in troubleshooting, and take time to work with each individually. Excellent peer support and inspiration is encouraged to enhance everyone’s experience.
If you seriously want to improve your proficiency and think outside the box, this class is for you. Come to this “Monday Funday” and let your pottery grow at your own pace. Please bring a list of pottery goals with you or we can work on that together!
Fee includes up to 25 lbs. of clay, glazes and firing. Bring a list of your pottery goals, an apron, hand towel, and your own pottery tool kit (available at craft stores or online).
Register by October 7 Minimum Registration: 3
Tuesday, October 10
4:30–6:00pm
For ages 14–17. Join our After School Art to learn and explore art outside of school! Each session will introduce students to a new medium with talented artists and teachers from the region. Sign up for the whole series, or just the sessions that spark an interest!
October 10 — Mandala with Nicole Landreth
Making mandalas can be a centering, meditative, and fun doodling activity. Join Nicole in learning about the art of mandala making and make your own to take home! Multiple mediums and surfaces will be available.
Registration REQUIRED by October 8 Minimum Registration: 3
Fridays, October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10
11:00 am–1:00 pm
Instructor: Jaymee Fedor
Ages 16+. All levels. Want to keep moving forward with your painting skills? Check out this guided open studio class for watercolor and acrylic painters! Jaymee will provide individual instruction based on your creative goals. Feel free to bring your own reference imagery and ideas, or peruse Jaymee’s collection of art samples for inspiration! Some previous painting experience is beneficial, but not always necessary. Absolute beginners should be prepared to work on painting exercises before moving on to individual work. Since instruction is individual, there will be plenty of independent work time as Jaymee spends time with each student.
All supplies are provided, including paper, brushes, canvases and professional grade paints, but feel free to bring your favorites!
Register by EARLY! This class fills fast!
1:30 pm–3:30 pm
Sunday, October 15
10:00 am- 3:00 pm
Instructor: Rita Carpenter
The class promises to be fun and interesting using a variety of techniques to paint grape leaves inspired by Karlyn Holman. You will be using " real" grape leaves to create your painting. No drawing experience is needed. Basic watercolor skills helpful. Bring watercolor supplies if you have them available to you.
Suggested supplies: Watercolor paper 140lb. 15x15, watercolor paints, fine mist spray bottle, Mr. Clean easer, fine tip scissors.
Bring along a lunch or snack if you prefer.
Register by October 13 Minium Registered: 3
Tuesday, October 17
October 17 — Acrylic Pouring with Rita Carpenter
During this class each student will be guided through the creation of an acrylic pouring. They will mix their colors and watch the magic.
Registration REQUIRED by October 15 Minimum Registration: 3
Fridays, October 20, 27, November 2, 10, 17, December 1 (skip 11/24) 6 weeks
9:00am–11:00pm
Ages 16+. [Prerequisite: beginner throwing skills mastered or instructor approval]. This 6-week course will allow you to take your skills further to develop more consistently centered vessels. Vessels will be made a little larger than beginner, learn to make lids, and other utility items. Students are welcome to suggest forms they’re interested in creating and demonstrations will be given based on interest. The throwing of pottery vessels will be instructor guided.
*Basic wheel throwing skill and creating basic forms is required to take this class.
Register by October 18 Minimum Registered: 3
Sunday, October 22
2:00–5:00 pm
Facilitator: Rhiannon Yandell
Register by October 20Minimum Registration: 3
Tuesday, October 244:30–6:00pm
October 24 — Watercolor with Cindy Bear
With the use of a demonstration camera, Cindy will guide the painting of a watercolor picture while introducing color theory, shading, and mixing of colors. You’ve completed your drawing. Now it’s time to add the color! How do you know what colors to choose? Knowing a little color theory might help you decide. Did you know red is the color of danger? Come learn how to choose and create the colors you want in the why color matters workshop.
Registration REQUIRED by October 22 Minimum Registration: 3
5 weeks 9:30a–12:30p
Instructor: Jean Apgar
Join this fun, independent clay study group and create something you are interested in. You can use forms, natural elements, and your imagination to build practical, unusual or whimsical forms. Delores will be able to offer some guidance, but no specific instruction will be provided. You must be an advanced clay worker and be able to work independently. There are lots of tools to play with, lots of colors to choose from and so many choices for you to enjoy.
Fee includes up to 25 lbs. of clay, glazes & firing.
Register by September 18 Minimum Registered: 3
Thursday, October 26
6:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: Pat Sullivan
Create a spectacular object of art in this fun class, where you will make a free-standing wave of fused glass. Each student will cut and arrange strips of glass in a wave shape, which will then be fired in a kiln. After firing, the wave will be set in driftwood for a beautiful statement piece for your home.
The completed works of art will then be fired in a glass kiln, and students may pick up their work at Womanspace in 7-10 days. No glass cutting experience required. Safety glasses and masks will be provided if working with powdered glass. Closed-toe shoes will be required.
Register by October 24 Minimum Registered: 4
Friday, October 27
Ages 16+ Clay Sampler. This short class is designed for you to experience the process of throwing clay. It is strictly introduction to the process. You will experience wedging, throwing, and pulling. You will go home with a small token of your experience. After you have this experience and throwing gets into your system, sign up for more classes to make your own treasures.
Register by October 25
Minimum registration: 3
Saturday, October 28, November 4, 11, 18 1:00-3:00 pm
Instructor: Pat Jeffers
Over the centuries prayer shawls have come to symbolize shelter, peace, and spiritual substance. The message is of caring that enriches both the lives of the giver as well as the recipient. This class focuses upon a knit stitch that develops into a functional accessory. We will see choices for colors and types of yarns and needles, and ways to enhance our finished project. This simple shawl begins from one stitch in an easy to follow pattern of increasing. Embellishments can include a fringed border, or crocheted edge with/without ribbon insertion.
Finished size approximately 65 x 33"
Supply list:3 skeins of acrylic yarn
Register by November 2 Minimum Registration: 3
Saturdays, October 28, November 4, 11 (3 wks)
1:00pm–3:00pm
Ages 6+. This children's art class incorporates art history, art theory, principles, and one's own creativity. Each week will have a different focus with art history leading our way through portrait painting, landscape painting, and abstract art. The students will draw inspiration from painting masters as well as their own interpretation to create original works of art. Dress for the weather, bring water and snacks if desired.
Week 1- Landscape painting Week 2- Abstract art Week 3- Portrait painting
Register 2 days before each class. Minimum Registration: 3
Thursdays, November 2, 9, 16, 30, December 7, 14 (skip 11/23) 6 weeks
10:00am–12:00pm
Instructor: Margo Olson
Ages 16+. Beginner. Begin your journey learning to throw pottery. This 6-week class is for those with no knowledge of throwing on a wheel or with little experience of throwing and need more practice. The instructor will demonstrate during each class and assist learners with improving their skills. Start by throwing simple forms of cylinders and bowls, then to trimming vessels. Glazing will be demonstrated after the greenware is low fired in the kiln. Each glazed piece will then be high fired to finish the process.
Fee includes up to 25 lbs. of clay, glazes and firing. Please bring to class an apron and hand towel. Each student must bring their own pottery tool kit (available at local craft stores or online).
Register by October 31 Minimum Registered: 3
Thursdays, November 2, 16, 30, December 14*
Ages 18+. Intermediate–Advanced. In this four-week class, we will continue to practice our skill building toward simplicity, spontaneity and success. We will discuss value, wetness, color and composition. Do you know what NOT to paint? Ideas abound! Lots of thinking goes on as we continue learning. Bring their own supplies.
*Note: Skip November 9, 23, and December 7
Saturdays, November 4, 11, 18, December 2 (skip 11/25)
4 weeks
Register by November 2 Minimum Registered: 3
Tuesday November 7,14,21,28, December 5,12 6 weeks
10 am-12 noon
Register by November 5 Minimum Registered: 3
Tuesday, November 7 10:00a –12:00p
Instructor: Laura Gomel
Tuesdays, November 7, 14
1:00-4:00 pm
Gelli Plate Printing uses a gelatin plate to press to fabric or paper. The process is easy as the paint is put on the gelli surface, spread out with a brayer then a variety of stencils and other textural objects are placed on the gelli plate, removed and placed on the fabric.Join this class and have fun learning this interesting technique. No previous experience necessary.
Suggested supplies: Bring favorite colors of acrylic paint ( some choices will be provided). For the collage process bring scrap book papers, old dictionary pages, found papers, postage stamps, etc.
Bring a subject to collage. Rita has a bird photo for reference
Register by November 5 Minium Registered: 3
Thursday, November 9 10:00a –12:00p
Register by November 7 Minimum Registered: 3
Thursdays, November 9, 16, 30, December 7, 14, 21 6 weeks
Register by November 7
Saturday, November 11
10:00am–12:00 pm
Facilitators: Kyle McDonald, Rachel Johnson, Nicole Didier
Art Therapy in the Studio is a unique and inclusive creative space designed to foster artistic expression, personal growth, and emotional healing through art-making. This course combines the freedom of an open studio environment with the supportive elements of art therapy, making it an ideal platform for individuals seeking self-discovery, stress relief, and emotional catharsis through art.
Register by 11/9Minimum Registered: 3
Mondays, November 13, 20, 27, December 4
Instructor: Linda Ewalt
Register by November 11
Tuesdays, November 14, 21, 28, December 12, 19 (skip 12/5)
Register by November 12 Minimum Registrations: 3
Tuesdays, November 14, 21, 28, December 5, 12, 19
Ages 16+. Beginner. In this 6-week class, you will learn essential wheel-throwing techniques from centering to trimming. Bowls and mugs will be the first forms we practice throwing on the wheel. This class will give the student with little or no experience the opportunity to learn and develop a basic set of wheel-throwing skills.
After taking this class, the student will take with them a small collection of functional wheel-thrown pottery, as well as, the skills needed to create more advanced pieces in the future. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and leave your rings, watches and bracelets at home.
Fee includes up to 25 lb. of clay, glazes and firing. Bring an apron, hand towel, and your own pottery tool kit (available at local craft stores or online).
Register by November 12 Minimum Registered: 3
Saturday, November 18
4:00-6:00 pm
Ages 8+ Create a unique piece of art—a fused glass snowflake or wreath—a perfect family activity! Using glass scraps and pre-cut embellishments, makers will create a wreath or snowflake of the colors and patterns of their choosing.
Each piece will then be fired in Pat's kiln, and will be ready for pickup at Womanspace one week after class. Then, hang them on your tree, in your window or anywhere you see fit! Most glass pieces will be pre-fired, so no sharp edges. Safety goggles and masks will be supplied.
Register by November 16 Minimum Registered: 4
Mondays, November 20, 27, December 4, 11, 18 5 sessions
6:00–8:30p
Register by November 18 Minimum Registration: 3
