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Adult Beginner Wheel - Lisa WB Walker
Instructor: Lisa Walker
This beginner class will cover the fundamentals of wheel throwing, including wedging, centering, pulling and more. No experience required.

Youth Hybrid Pottery (Jane Zell/ Mondays/Spring 25')
Instructor: Jane Zell
This beginner-friendly class series will cover basic hand-building and surface decorating techniques tailored to students’ interests. No experience required. This course is appropriate for youth ages 8-12 years old.

Adult Hybrid (Wheel + Handbuilding) - Jane Zell
Instructor: Jane Zell
This hybrid class series will cover both wheel throwing and basic hand-building and surface decorating techniques tailored to your interests. No experience required.

Adult All Levels Pottery AM - Lisa WB Walker
Instructor: Lisa Walker
This All Levels class is perfect for students looking to work in an environment where they have the support of an instructor while improving both wheel throwing and hand-building skills. No experience required.

Adult All Levels Pottery PM - Lisa WB Walker
Instructor: Lisa Walker
This All Levels class is perfect for students looking to work in an environment where they have the support of an instructor while improving both wheel throwing and hand-building skills. No experience required.

Special Projects: Sugar + Creamer Set - Kymberlee Keckler
Instructor: Kymberlee Keckler
This 6-week project-centered class will be all about sugar and creamer sets. Students will master all the components that make up this iconic pottery set, including learning how to make lids, handles, foot rings, spouts and more. A strong foundation in basic wheel throwing is required - students will need to have the skills to center and pull walls.

Adult Beginner Wheel - Martín Hanley
Instructor: Martín Hanley
This beginner class series will help students new to the potter’s wheel learn the foundations of throwing. No experience necessary.

Spring Directed Open Studio: Thursdays
Instructor: Laurie Savage
Open to intermediate students and above. Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class. Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion. Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.

Adult Intermediate Wheel - Lisa WB Walker
Instructor: Lisa WB Walker
This intermediate class series will guide advanced beginners to the next level of wheel throwing skill. A strong foundation with basic wheel throwing is required - students should be able to center and pull walls proficiently.

Adult Intermediate Wheel - Martín Hanley
Instructor: Martín Hanley
This intermediate class series will help advanced beginners get to the next level of throwing. Students are required to have a strong foundation of throwing, including being able to center and pull straight walls independently.

Ceramics: Try the Potter's Wheel - One Night
Have you always wanted to try the wheel? Or are you ready to dust off your skills from a time past?
Join us for a special opportunity to learn how to use the potter's wheel from a seasoned professional! Under their guidance, learn the basics of throwing. At the end of the night, choose one piece to keep. We will glaze the piece for you with your preferred glaze color!

Spring Directed Open Studio: Mondays
Instructor: Laurie Savage
Open to intermediate students and above. Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class. Students will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion. Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.

Fused glass cabochons
Instructor: Michel l'Huillier
Cost: $125
In this hands-on workshop, students will be introduced to creating their own fused glass cabochons using colored, transparent and opaque glass, with copper and silver inclusions.
Students will learn to cut and arrange glass to make organic and geometric designs. Finished compositions will then be fired to create unique Cabochon pieces, ready to be made into jewelry. A $50 material fee is paid to the instructor on the day of class.

Beginning Jewelry Weekend Series: Sterling Silver Band Ring
Instructor: Laurie Savage
Beginning jewelry making students will learn the fundamental techniques for designing and fabricating a sterling silver textured band ring. Students will learn how to texture, file, form, solder, sand, and polish the ring. All materials will be provided, including sterling silver, copper (for practicing techniques), solder, and sandpaper

Life Drawing
Draw from a live model
During this weekly session, attendees will draw from life, with a nude or partially clothed model. Attendees must bring all materials. Wet and dry media are welcome; we request attendees use odorless solvents.

Ceramics: Try the Potter's Wheel - One Night
Have you always wanted to try the wheel? Or are you ready to dust off your skills from a time past?
Join us for a special opportunity to learn how to use the potter's wheel from a seasoned professional! Under their guidance, learn the basics of throwing. At the end of the night, choose one piece to keep. We will glaze the piece for you with your preferred glaze color!

Ceramics: Try the Potter's Wheel - One Night
Have you always wanted to try the wheel? Or are you ready to dust off your skills from a time past?
Join us for a special opportunity to learn how to use the potter's wheel from a seasoned professional! Under their guidance, learn the basics of throwing. At the end of the night, choose one piece to keep. We will glaze the piece for you with your preferred glaze color!
Spring Beginning Jewelry
Instructor: Laurie Savage
In this beginning jewelry making class, students will fabricate a sterling silver band ring, a sterling silver pendant with a bezel-set stone, and a set of bangle bracelets. Learn the basic fundamentals of metalsmithing, while incorporating personal design touches. Multiple soldering and finishing techniques will be covered, and individual design is encouraged. A materials fee of $100 is payable to the instructor on the first day of the class.

Beginning Jewelry Series: Bangle Bracelets
Instructor: Laurie Savage
Beginning jewelry-making students can continue learning in this workshop which focuses on creating a set of 6 textured bangle bracelets. Sterling silver and copper will be used. Students will learn to further develop their fabrication skills, including measurement, texturing, filing, forming, soldering, and tumbler finishing. All materials will be provided, including sterling silver and copper (in different shaped wires), solder, and sandpaper. A materials fee of $40 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class.

Glazing 101: Back to Basics - One Night Workshop
Instructor:
Donna Pioli
Do you dread glazing? Does it feel like you need a refresher on the basics? This workshop provides students and independent potters the opportunity to learn how to glaze successfully step by step, from start to finish.

Ceramics: Gold Luster 101
Instructor: Elissa Dunlap
This is an excellent opportunity for potters to participate in a gold luster firing! Learn how to prep your surface and apply luster decoratively in different ways. Pots will be fired immediately following the workshop and ready for pick up shortly thereafter.
IMPORTANT: Students must bring their own bottle of gold or silver luster rated to fire at 018 or share with another participant. Please bring pots that have already been through a glaze firing. Pots with matte glaze with have matte gold luster results, and glossy glazes will yield glossy luster results.
This workshop takes place outdoors - please dress accordingly. The rain date is Friday, June 6, 10am-1pm.
This course is a required prerequisite for current CSAs who would like to participate in future luster firings.

Ceramics: Try the Potter's Wheel - One Night
Have you always wanted to try the wheel? Or are you ready to dust off your skills from a time past?
Join us for a special opportunity to learn how to use the potter's wheel from a seasoned professional! Under their guidance, learn the basics of throwing. At the end of the night, choose one piece to keep. We will glaze the piece for you with your preferred glaze color!

Fold Forming Metal
Instructor: Madeline Fine
Create beautiful organic forms. Leaf earrings or Leaf pendant Time to turn over a new leaf? Create three-dimensional forms from flat sheet metal. You’ll learn the basics of fold forming, an exciting and compelling technique that involves percussion and patience.

Sterling Silver Pendant with a Bezel-set Cabochon Stone
Instructor: Laurie Savage
Tuition: $100 | $40 material cost paid to instructor
Beginning jewelry-making students can continue learning in this workshop which focuses on creating a sterling silver pendant with a bezel-set cabochon stone. Students will develop their fabrication skills, including drilling, sawing, piercing, filing, multiple soldering techniques, tumbler finishing, and setting the stone. All materials will be provided: sterling silver sheet and bezel, copper (for practice), cabochon stone, saw blades, solder, and sandpaper. A materials fee of $40 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class.

Youth Half Day Clay - July 14-18 (One Week/Summer 25')
Instructor: Elissa Dunlap
School’s out for summer! Join us for a fun one-week youth clay series, Monday-Friday 1:30pm-5:00pm. Students will learn the ins and outs of sculpting in this Hand-Building Class. No experience required. This course is appropriate for youth ages 8-12 years old.

Youth Half Day Clay - July 21-25 (One Week/Summer 25')
Instructor: Elissa Dunlap
School’s out for summer! Join us for a fun one-week youth clay series, Monday-Friday 1:30pm-5:00pm. Students will learn the ins and outs of wheel throwing and sculpting in this hybrid Class. No experience required. This course is appropriate for youth ages 8-12 years old.

Youth Half Day Clay - Aug 11-15 (One Week/Summer 25')
Instructor: TBD
School’s out for summer! Join us for a fun one-week youth clay series, Monday-Friday 1:30pm-5:00pm. Students will learn the ins and outs of sculpting in this hand building class. No experience required. This course is appropriate for youth ages 8-12 years old.

Youth Half Day Clay - Aug 25-29 (One Week/Summer 25')
Instructor: TBD
School’s out for summer! Join us for a fun one-week youth clay series, Monday-Friday 1:30pm-5:00pm. Students will learn the ins and outs of sculpting in this hand building class. No experience required. This course is appropriate for youth ages 8-12 years old.

Glazing: Introduction to Commercial Glazes - How I Amaco - One Day Workshop (Demo only)
Instructor:
Diana Hsu
Have you been curious about using commercial glazes like Amaco Potter’s Choice? Join us for this demo-only Saturday morning workshop to learn all things commercial glazes, including how to select glaze, application techniques, glaze combinations and more.

Ceramics: Try the Potter's Wheel - One Night
Have you always wanted to try the wheel? Or are you ready to dust off your skills from a time past?
Join us for a special opportunity to learn how to use the potter's wheel from a seasoned professional! Under their guidance, learn the basics of throwing. At the end of the night, choose one piece to keep. We will glaze the piece for you with your preferred glaze color!

Youth Cozy Heart Mug and Dish Workshop
Instructor: Jane Zell
Give your child a creative, hands-on experience this February break! Join us for a 2.5-hour pottery workshop on Tuesday, February 18 where youth ages 8-12 will have an opportunity to connect with clay and other creative peers while they make handmade mugs and heart dishes.

Try the Potter's Wheel - Valentine’s Bowls
Instructor: Lisa WB Walker
Have you always wanted to try the wheel? Or are you ready to dust off your skills from a time past?
Join us for a special opportunity to learn how to use the potter's wheel from a seasoned professional! Under their guidance, learn the basics of throwing. At the end of the night, choose one piece to keep. We will glaze the piece for you with your preferred glaze color!

Hoops, rings, bracelets
Instructor: Madeline Fine
In this two day workshop you will design and form hoops of all kinds. Learn to create beautiful and unique forms of connection. Do you want to make hoop earrings, a ring or two? Perhaps a pendant. You could even make a bracelet with the skills taught in this workshop. Make your own one-of-a-kind jewelry. Students in this two day workshop will be introduced to and practice cutting, filing, soldering, forming, texturing and finishing.

Flowers & Friends: Galentine's Day Floral Workshop
Instructor: Haley Cormier, Bluebird Bouquets
Snip and Celebrate with Bluebird Bouquets and Mother Brook Arts and Community Center for Galentine's Day. Founder and Florist, Haley Cormier, will be guiding participants through building their own floral arrangement with blooms specially curated for this event. We will have a mix of colors and flowers to create the perfect galentines gift to yourself or for someone else.

Victorian Valentines & Afternoon Tea
Instructor: Lydia Thein, Moon Gate Garden
Join us for an afternoon of crafting Victorian Valentines, complemented by an afternoon tea service. We'll provide Victorian cut outs, doilies, ribbons etc to create a one of a kind handmade Valentine or Galentine card while also brewing specialty floral teas complete with vintage tea cups and snack towers.

Ceramics: Try the Potter's Wheel - One Night
Instructor:
Have you always wanted to try the wheel? Or are you ready to dust off your skills from a time past?
Join us for a special opportunity to learn how to use the potter's wheel from a seasoned professional! Under their guidance, learn the basics of throwing. At the end of the night, choose one piece to keep. We will glaze the piece for you with your preferred glaze color!

Fold Form exploration and fabrication
Instructor: Madeline Fine
Create beautiful organic forms. Leaf earrings or Leaf pendant Time to turn over a new leaf? Create three-dimensional forms from flat sheet metal. You’ll learn the basics of fold forming, an exciting and compelling technique that involves percussion and patience.

Ceramics: Glazing 101: Back to Basics - One Night
Instructor:
Donna Pioli
Do you dread glazing? Does it feel like you need a refresher on the basics? This workshop provides students and independent potters the opportunity to learn how to glaze successfully step by step, from start to finish.

Beginner Wheel, Martin Hanley, Friday AM, Session II (Winter 25)
Instructor: Martin Hanley
Beginners will focus on wheel-throwing a variety of classic pottery forms in this 8-week Friday class. Students will explore tableware, vases, mugs, bowls and other foundational projects. No experience is required.

Intermediate Wheel Throwing (Lisa Walker/ Thursdays/Winter 25')
Instructor: Lisa WB Walker
This class is for advanced beginners and intermediate potters looking to improve their wheel-throwing skills and practice new techniques. Beginner Wheel or a firm grasp of centering clay are required for this class.

Adult Hand-Building - Jane Zell
Instructor: Jane Zell
This beginner-friendly class series will cover basic hand-building and surface decorating techniques tailored to your interests. No experience required.

Youth Hybrid Pottery (Jane Zell/ Wednesdays/Winter 25')
Instructor: Jane Zell
This beginner-friendly class series will cover basic hand-building and surface decorating techniques tailored to students’ interests. No experience required. This course is appropriate for youth ages 8-12 years old.

All Levels Pottery, Lisa Walker, Tuesday PM (Winter 25)
Instructor: Lisa WB Walker
Join us for 6-weeks of wheel throwing and hand-building. Potters of all skill levels are welcome.

All Levels Pottery, Lisa Walker, Tuesday AM (Winter 25)
Instructor: Lisa WB Walker
Join us for 6-weeks of wheel throwing and hand-building. Potters of all skill levels are welcome.

Adult Beginner Wheel Throwing (Jane Zell/ Mondays/Winter 25')
Instructor: Jane Zell
This beginner-friendly class series will cover basic hand-building and surface decorating techniques tailored to your interests. No experience required.

Try the Potter's Wheel - One Night
Instructor: Lisa WB Walker
Have you always wanted to try the wheel? Or are you ready to dust off your skills from a time past?
Join us for a special opportunity to learn how to use the potter's wheel from a seasoned professional! Under their guidance, learn the basics of throwing. At the end of the night, choose one piece to keep. We will glaze the piece for you with your preferred glaze color!

Beginner Wheel, Martin Hanley, Friday AM, Session I (Winter 25)
Instructor: Martin Hanley
Beginners will focus on wheel-throwing a variety of classic pottery forms in this 6-week Friday class. Students will explore tableware, vases, mugs, bowls and other foundational projects. No experience is required.

All Levels Pottery, PM Session II
Instructor: Lisa WB Walker
Join us for 6-weeks of wheel throwing and hand-building. Potters of all skill levels are welcome.

All Levels Pottery, AM Session II
Instructor: Lisa WB Walker
Wheel-throwing and hand-building pottery for adults, no experience required!

Animal Figurine Workshop
Instructor: Donna Pioli
In this special workshop you will learn how to make sweet woodland animal figurines including hedgehogs, owls, foxes and more.

All Levels Pottery, Monday AM
Instructor: Lisa WB Walker
Wheel-throwing and hand-building pottery for adults, no experience required!

Beginning Jewelry Series: Bangle Bracelets
Instructor: Laurie Savage
Tuition: $100.00 | $40 material cost paid to instructor