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  • CL134 Handbuilt Sculptural Vessels with Joanna Mazurek

    Beginner This Class is designed for beginners and students with some experience with clay.  Students will learn the fundamental techniques of hand building, including coiling, pinching, and slab construction, to create sculptural vessels. They'll explore how to manipulate clay to achieve organic forms, textures, and detailed surfaces, while gaining a deeper understanding of balance, proportion, […]

    SC201 Intermediate Advanced Stone Carving with Eric Oberg

    All levels welcome! At any stage of developing skills, one wants to speed up the process:  Depending upon the needs of the individual and the project one can learn about:  Pointing device for accurate same-size reproduction from a model. Three compass enlargement /reduction. Pneumatic tools, electric tools; diamond and carbide blades. Customizing chisels. Fine edges, […]

    DR145 Figure Drawing with Zoe Papas

    Saturdays, 6 Week ClassIntermediate In this class, students will learn how to draw the nude figure from life. Students will do gestures and longer drawings of live models. This class is best suited for students who already have a solid foundation in drawing and are looking to learn drawing strategies specific to figure drawing. It […]

    CL610 Throwing on the Wheel II with Ira Burhans

    Tuesdays, 4 Week ClassAdvanced, Professional This class is for the student who has some experience on the potter’s wheel. Students will work with the instructor to better understand different throwing techniques and work on their own ideas in class. Ages 17 and up. Ages 17 and up. Details Date & Time: Instructor

  • CL640 Paper Clay With Maryann Charmoz

    CL640 Paper Clay With Maryann Charmoz

    Mondays, 6 Week ClassIntermediate, Advanced, Professional *Please note: Students must be able to attend the first class of the session. Students will learn the fundamentals of working with porcelain paper-clay, including how to make the paper-clay slip, composition, preparation and ideal firing techniques. We will also cover essential and creative methos of construction. Each week […]

    JW223 Intermediate Metalsmithing With Stacy Perry

    Mondays, 6 Week Class Intermediate In this Intermediate Metalsmithing class, students will be introduced to technique-based projects designed to increase confidence with the torch and expand and hone their jewelry fabrication skill set, with a focus on torch control and more advanced stone setting techniques like unusual bezel and tube settings.  Basic metal fabrication skills are […]

    PT380 Zen Art & Meditation with Noriko Kuehn

    All levels welcome! Unite mindfulness with creativity in this transformative class combining meditation practice and intuitive art creation. Begin with guided breathing and centering exercises, then express your inner calm through spontaneous drawing. No artistic experience required - focus on process over product. Perfect for stress reduction, self-discovery, and accessing your inner creative flow. Leave […]

    CL628 Wheel of Fortune With Jacqueline LaDrig

    CL628 Wheel of Fortune With Jacqueline LaDrig

    Mondays, 6 Week ClassBeginner, Intermediate This is an introductory class to the pottery wheel. Instructor provides step-by-step instruction and demonstrations to help you create functional clay objects.  This class will cover the basics of wheel throwing, trimming, and glazing of functional forms. We will create mugs, bowls, plates, and more. Ages 17 and up. Details […]

    MM101 2D Open Studio with Monitor

    All levels welcome! Already taking a course with DFAC and you need more time to work on your two dimensional work?  Then this is the course for you.  This is a 6 week session of unguided course time.  A monitor will be provided to check class rosters and help set up the room, but there […]