Fridays, September 6, 13, 20, 27, October 4
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.
Cost includes a $20 supply fee. This includes paper, brushes, canvases and professional grade paints, but feel free to bring your favorites!
Register by September 4
Minimum Registration 5
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 3% service fee) will be granted according to the following:
Saturdays, September 7, 14, 21, 28
4 weeks
9:00 am–12:00 pm
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 September 5 Minimum Registered: 3
Friday, September 13 & 27
6:00–8:00 pm
Instructor: Lynette Porter
Ages 16+ Beginner. This short two session class is designed for you to experience the process of throwing clay. It is strictly an introduction to the pottery process to see if you like doing it. you will experience wedging, throwing the clay onto the wheel, and pulling up a form. The last session you will be able to glaze your item with a choice of colors. You will go home with a small token of your experience. After you have this experience and throwing gets into your system, you can sign up for more classes to make your clay treasures. Supplies provided.
Registration REQUIRED by September 11
Minimum Registration: 3
Sunday, September 15
2:00–4:30 pm
Instructor: Cristi Hopp Kniess
Basket and Bows for your fallscape! Dress up your favorite tree branch to enhance the rust, red, and gold colors of the fall scape. You will go home with a large basket with your favorite fall decorations for your enjoyment. Your neighbors will want one in their yard, too. Register yourself and your best friend and have a delightful afternoon.
No prior experience is needed. Fee includes basket, liner, styrofoam, top guard, hardware, and fabric wrap. Bring your flowers, fall foliage, and specialty fillers that will bring personality to the basket.
Register by September 15Minimum registration: 3
Saturday, September 211:00–2:30 pm
Instructor: Peighton Fei
Join our monthly Studio Art Club for kids, ages 6+. Each session of our Studio Art Club gives students a unique opportunity to delve into the world of creativity and self-expression through various art projects. Students will refine their technical skills, learn to manipulate color and composition, and develop a personal artistic style. We will also engage in group critiques and discussions, fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment.
Fall Projects:
9/21 — Emotions — Children will be assigned an emotion by random, and prompted to create a visual portrayal of that feeling on their own canvas. Mixed media will be available for the group to pursue their creativity as they envision it; whether it be abstract, or a facial expression, children will develop a better understanding of their feelings by giving them a physical form. This will challenge your creativity while simultaneously providing deeper comprehension and release of yourself as an artist.
10/12 — Halloween Hangout — Who doesn’t love spooky season? During this session we’ll have some fun and decorate our canvasses with the theme of the upcoming holiday. Will you make a jack-o-lantern, a portrait of your Halloween costume, maybe a landscape of a haunted mansion? The possibilities are as open as your creative mind, though the group will be guided with tips and tricks to advance your artistic skills.
11/23 — Landscapes — Imagine your favorite scenery in your head, and bring it to your canvas! Immerse yourself into your imagination and see where our art studio takes you. Painting scenes from your head, instead of using a reference, challenges your creative mind and skills to bring your wonder to fruition. Children will be guided through artistic vocabulary in terms of dimension building, but encouraged to design their one of a kind landscape.
Register 2 days before each class.Minimum Registration: 3
Mondays, September 23, 30, October 7, 14
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 September 21
Minimum registration: 3
Tuesdays, September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
6 weeks
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.
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 September 22
Minimum Registered: 3
Tuesday, September 24
6:00-8:00 pm
Instructor: Pat Sullivan
Using opalescent dichroic glass, create a one-of-a-kind pendant in either an oval shape or free-form, using a household microwave and microwave kiln. Your jewel-like creations will then be set with bails, then strung on leather or silver necklaces. They make fabulous gifts!
All materials are supplied at the class, no prior experience needed, open to all ages. There will be some glass cutting, so safety glasses will be available for student use.
Register by September 22 Minimum Registered: 4
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 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. Due to popular demand for this independent work time, both upper and lower studio space will be used. The registration has been increased to a maximum of 8: 4 registrants will be able to work in the lower studio and 4 in the upper studio. Sturdy, canvas covered board/workspaces will be provided for the registrants in the upper studio. Fee includes up to 25 lbs. of clay, glazes & firing.
Materials needed: Apron, hand towel, and your own pottery tool kit.
Register by September 23
Maximum Registration: 8
Wednesday, September 25
6:00–8:30 pm
Register by September 23Minimum registration: 3
Saturday, September 28
1:00p-3:00 pm
Instructor: Maggie Magnuson
In this class you learn basic watercolor painting techniques, then using those techniques you will paint your very own greeting card. You will plan, draw, paint and ink your artwork using your own inspiration or if you prefer you may use source material that will be available. All supplies will be provided for this class making this class a perfect introduction to watercolor. It will be a relaxing and fun class designed to explore your inner artist.
Register by September 26 Minimum Registered: 3
Mondays, September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4
Instructor: Anya Nelson
Ages 16+. Prerequisite: beginner throwing skills mastered. 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 September 28
Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Instructor: Sue Abare
Ages 18+. Beginning–Intermediate. This class is for those first timers wanting to experience watercolor or someone who wants to expand beginning skills. Have fun exploring the enchantment of water and paint in their irresistible dance. As with all painting, a little drawing experience is helpful. We will discuss preparing paper to paint, brushes and their technique, some color theory — but mostly we will jump in the water, and do it!
Some basic supplies are furnished. Upon registration a supply list required for the class will be emailed to you.
Register by September 29 Minimum Registrations: 3
Thursdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
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. Students will bring their own supplies.
Register by October 1 Minimum Registration: 3
Thursdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24, November 7 5 weeks
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.
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 October 1
Saturday, October 5
9:00-3:30 pm
Instructor: Cindy Bear
Ages 18+ This class will take you through all of the beginning techniques of doing watercolors. For example, the content will cover color theory, specific use of brushes, using water in your composition, too much water or too little water, layering of color for depth, the use of lights and darks for definition. All supplies will be furnished for this introductory class.
Register by October 3
Minimum Registration: 5
Saturdays, October 5, 12, 19, 26
Register by October 3 Minimum Registered: 3
Sundays, October 6, 27 2 sessions
1:00-3:00 pm
Instructor: Nancy O'Neill
Ages 12+. Beginner+. This handbuilding class is the ultimate Christmas pottery fun. At the end of this class, every household will have a couple of unique gnomes and Santas to add to their holiday decor. Each gnome and Santa will be made and glazed to reflect your own interpretation of these holiday characters.
Register by October 4
Thursdays, October 10, 17, 24, 31, November 7 5 weeks
9:30 am–12:00 pm
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.
Register by October 9
Fridays, October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8
Saturday, October 12, 19, 26
3 sessions
1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Instructor: Emily Rangel-Casio
Ages 16+ Advanced beginner [some throwing experience needed]. This three-day workshop we will make bells for the holiday season! We will look to existing ceramic bells while also looking at vintage bells for inspiration. First meeting we will throw the body of the form, second meeting we will trim and decorate, and the third meeting we will glaze. Bring your ideas! Hanging bells or table bells. Expect to make 3-5! Fees includes up to 25 lbs. of clay, glazes & firing.
Materials needed: Apron, hand towel and your own pottery tools (available at craft stores and online). Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and leave your rings, watches and bracelets at home.
Register by October 10
Maximum registration: 6
Saturday, October 19 and November 2 2 sessions
7:00 am-10:00 am
Instructor: Stefi Kruger
This class is designed for you to dive into and improve your photography skills on your smartphone. Point and shoot cameras are also acceptable. We will discuss lighting and gain perspective in how to improve our photography, and discuss camera settings. This is a great class for someone trying to get better candids, take pictures of nature or do product photography for themselves. Get up early and take advantage of the early morning lighting!
Students must bring a device they wish to learn on. Please contact us directly if you have a DSLR camera.
Registration REQUIRED by October 17
Saturday October 19 and 20
1:00-3:00pm
Instructor: Rita Carpenter
Would you like to explore Gouache, India ink and watercolor?If you would, consider this workshop! It's such a fun way to make a painting look vintage. There is a-lot of drying time, bring multiple black and white reference photos. This way you can do several paintings at once.
You will need the following supplies:
Register by October 17
Sundays, October 20, November 3
2 sessions
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
Instructor: Sherry Klotz
Ages 16+ Beginner+. We will form the clay into a desired shape then cut out a design to be used with a candle as a Christmas decoration. in the first class, we will make the form and glaze in the second. Fee includes clay, glaze, and firing.
Materials needed: Apron, hand towel and your own pottery tools if you have them (available at craft stores and online). Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and leave your rings, watches and bracelets at home.
Register by October 18
Tuesdays, October 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19 5 weeks
10:00 am–12:30 pm (note new end time)
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.
Maximum Registration: 5
Tuesday, October 22
Ages 8+ w/adult. Just in time for Halloween! Participants will decorate lanterns with glass glue (no kiln firing necessary) and pre-fired glass elements (spooky cats and bats!), and take home their very own Halloween lantern. This fun and easy class is open to ages 8+ with adult companion, or 12 and over. Lanterns, fused glass decorations, and battery operated candle included in cost of class.
Register by October 19 Minimum Registered: 4
Register by October 21
Wednesday October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20 5 weeks
2:00-4:30 pm (note new start time)
Mondays, October 28, November 4, 11, 18
4 sessions
Instructor: Kathy Rasmus
Register by October 26
