Tuesdays, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24
4 weeks
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Instructor:Cindy Bear & Maggie Magnuson
Ages 18+. Beginner friendly. Watercolor painting is like assembling a puzzle. Each week, we’ll focus on one of those pieces by creating a project that reinforces watercolor techniques and color-mixing skills. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have taken classes before, these sessions will offer plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. Every session will include hands-on watercolor technique instruction and color-mixing exploration. Classes are fast-paced, engaging, and creative—you’ll be producing artwork every time we meet. Each session also includes a guided individual project designed to be completed by the end of class.
Students will need to bring the following supplies with them to class:
Register by Feb 1 Minimum Registrations: 3
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Paid enrollment in a Womanspace class must be cancelled in order for the student to be eligible for a refund. A refund (minus a $10 non-refundable deposit, minus the 4% service fee) will be granted according to the following:
4 weeks 9:30a–12:30p
Age 18+. Intermediate–Advanced. 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. Your clay partners will be able to offer some guidance, but no specific instruction will be provided. You must be an intermediate to 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. Materials needed: Apron, hand towel, and your own pottery tool kit. Fee includes up to 25 lbs. of clay, glazes & firing.
Register by Feb 2
Minimum Registration: 3
Maximum Registration: 6
Thursdays, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26
Group Facilitator: Jean Apgar
Register by Feb 3
Minimum Registrations: 3
Saturdays, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28
9:00a–12:00p
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. Fee includes up to 25 lbs. of clay, glazes and firing.
Equipment to bring: an apron, hand towel, and your own pottery tool kit (available at local craft stores or online). Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and leave your rings, watches and bracelets at home.
Register by Feb 05 Minimum Registered: 3
Mondays, Feb 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23
6 weeks
6:00–8:00 pm
Instructor: Anya Nelson
Ages 16+. Prerequisite: Recent experience with wheel throwing and creating basic forms is required to take this class or instructor approval. This course is an excellent opportunity to improve your throwing skills. During this class time, you will work with the instructor to develop your skills into the next level of competency. You will have an opportunity to incorporate new methods into your pieces to make them unique. During this class you will gain the skills to throw larger pieces and improve your form. Students are encouraged to bring their own pottery goals so the instructor can assist each student with completion of personal goals. Fee includes up to 25 lbs. of clay, glazes and firing.
Materials needed: a list of your pottery goals, an apron, hand towel, and your own pottery tool kit (available at local craft stores or online). Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Leave your rings, watches and bracelets at home.
Register by Feb 14
Minimum registration: 3
Maximum registration: 6
Tuesdays, Feb 17, 24, March 3, (Skip 10), 17, 24, 31
Instructor: Nancy O'Neill
Ages 16+ Beginner. Join in on 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. Fee includes up to 25 lbs. of clay, glazes & firing.
Materials needed: Apron, hand towel, and your own pottery tool kit (available at local craft stores or online). Bring any ideas/inspirations you may have. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Leave your rings, watches and bracelets at home.
Register by Feb 15
Maximum Registration: 5
Wednesday, Feb 18, 25, March 4, (skip 11), 18, 25, April 1 6 weeks
2:30-4:30 pm
Register by Feb 16
Thursdays, Feb 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26 6weeks
10:00a–12:00p
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.
Materials needed: an apron, hand towel, and your own pottery tool kit (available at local craft stores or online). Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Leave your rings, watches and bracelets at home.
Register by Feb 17
Minimum Registered: 3
Maximum Registered: 5
Thursdays, Feb 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, April 2 (skip 3/26) 6 weeks
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.
Fridays, Feb 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27 6 weeks
9:30a–11:30a
Register by Feb 18
Maximum Registered: 6
Fridays, Feb 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20
5 weeks
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.
Minimum Registration: 5
Saturday, February 21st
5:00p - 8:00p
Instructor: Stefi Kruger
This class is designed for you to dive into and improve your photography skills on your smartphone. We will discuss lighting and gain perspective in how to improve our photography, and explore new camera settings. In this class, we’ll focus on capturing the special lighting at sunset. We will be exploring light trails, stars, and other dark night photography.
Student must bring smartphone and tripod. Dress for the weather as we will be taking pictures outdoors.
Register by Feb 19
Minimum Registration: 4
Paid enrollment in a Womanspace class must be cancelled in order for the student to be eligible for a refund. A refund (minus a $10 non-refundable deposit, minus the 3% service fee) will be granted according to the following:
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