Upcoming classes & events
Instructor: Lisa Walker
This beginner class will cover the fundamentals of wheel throwing, including wedging, centering, pulling and more. No experience required.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Instructor: Martín Hanley
This beginner class series will help students new to the potter’s wheel learn the foundations of throwing. No experience necessary.
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.
Announcements
In March 2025, Mother Brook Arts and Community Center hosts Our Art, Our Voice, the third annual exhibit in partnership with the Dedham High School Art Department.
The Mother Brook Arts & Community Center (MBACC) draws inspiration from Dedham’s storied Mother Brook, an industrial artery that shaped the region’s prosperity and sense of community.
Donna has over fifteen years of experience working in clay and has enjoyed sharing her knowledge with students through art programming at Mother Brook Arts and Community Center, Indigo Fire Studio, The Carroll Center for the Blind, Special Needs Arts Programs (SNAP), and other regional art programs.
The Board of Directors of Mother Brook Arts and Community Center (MBACC) is excited to announce that Erin Becker has been appointed as Executive Director. Learn more about Erin!