Summer Adult Classes

Learn the fundamental techniques of handbuilding: pinch, coil, and slab. Explore how to combine these techniques to make functional and sculptural ceramics. Instruction will also cover the basics of glazing.

Price: $390 ($315 for Members)*
Location: Ceramics Studio (L40)
Length: Eight Weeks

*Prices include one bag of clay. Additional clay is available for purchase in the AMFA Museum Store.

Mondays, June 3 - July 22, 2024, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Jean Mross
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Mondays, June 3 - July 22, 2024, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Carl Napolitano
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Wednesdays, June 5 - July 24, 2024, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Jenn Perren
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Learn the fundamental techniques of making work on the pottery wheel: wedging, opening, centering, and pulling. This class focuses on the processes of wheel throwing to encourage skill building and exploration of making pottery on the wheel.

Price: $390 ($315 for Members)*
Location: Ceramics Studio (L47)
Length: Eight Weeks

*Prices include one bag of clay. Additional clay is available for purchase in the AMFA Museum Store.

Mondays, June 3 - July 22, 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: Jean Mross
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Mondays, June 3 - July 22, 2024, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Vijay Gondhalekar
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Tuesdays, June 4 - July 23, 2024, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Danielle James
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Learn the basics of Soda Firing, including using flashing slips, applying glazes, prepping work, loading the kiln, and firing schedules.

Participants can bring up to ten bisque-fired pieces of highfire cone 10 rated clay to this one-day workshop to be fired in our soda kiln. Recent ceramic-making experience is necessary.

Registration closes on July 6, 2024.

Price: $75 ($60 for Members)*
Prerequisite: Beginner Handbuilding or Beginner Wheel Throwing
Location: Ceramics Studio (L47)
Instructor: Zach Wollert
Length: One Day
Date: Saturday, July 13, 2024
Time: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

*Prices include materials fee.

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Learn the basics of Raku Firing!

Participants can bring up to five hand-sized wheel-thrown or handbuilt bisqueware to be glazed and fired during this one-day workshop. The instructor will demonstrate proper safety, glazing techniques, and material preparation.

Registration closes on July 13, 2024.

Price: $75 ($60 for Members)*
Prerequisite: Beginner Handbuilding or Beginner Wheel Throwing
Location: Ceramics Studio (L47)
Instructor: Kelly Edwards
Length: One Day
Date: Saturday, July 20, 2024
Time: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

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Continue to build upon your handbuilding skills, with instruction covering how to use drape molds and other available tools and equipment to create free-formed ceramic work.

Intermediate lessons in coiling, pinching, slabs, and glazing will be covered.

Price: $390 ($315 for Members)*
Location: Ceramics Studio (L40)
Length: Eight Weeks
Prerequisite: Beginner Handbuilding

*Prices include one bag of clay. Additional clay is available for purchase in the AMFA Museum Store.

Thursdays, June 6 - August 1, 2024, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
(Class will not be held on Thursday, July 4.)
Instructor: Kelly Edwards
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Tuesdays, June 4 - July 23, 2024, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Jenn Perren
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Expand upon learned techniques from Beginner Wheel Throwing. Some handbuilding techniques may also be taught during this class. Projects may include altered pots, lidded pottery, throwing sets, with learning to use underglazes and glazes.

Price: $390 ($315 for Members)*
Location: Ceramics Studio (L47)
Length: Eight Weeks
Prerequisite: Beginner Wheel Throwing

*Prices include one bag of clay. Additional clay is available for purchase in the AMFA Museum Store.

Wednesdays, June 5 - July 24, 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: Kelly Edwards
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Thursdays, June 6 - August 1, 2024, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
(Class will not be held on Thursday, July 4.)
Instructor: Tony Bockhold
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Learn how to draw multiple figures together, creating a relationship between the figures that is both technically correct and visually interesting.

Gain an understanding of relating the sizes of the figures together, placing the figures on the page correctly, and how to make it look like they are interacting with one another. Please view the supply list for suggested materials.

This workshop uses two draped models. Must be 18+ to attend, as the workshop may use the undraped model.

Registration closes on June 19, 2024.

Price: $75 ($60 for Members)
Prerequisite: Drawing Experience Recommended
Location: Drawing Studio (L48)
Instructor: Robert Bean
Length: One Day
Dates: Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

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Create a vibrant suncatcher perfect for adorning your wall or window! Dive into the fundamentals of stained glass techniques as you craft a beautiful piece.

Registration closes on June 13, 2024.

Price: $82 ($70 for Members)*
Location: Glass Studio (L38)
Instructor: Jennie Cooper
Date: Thursday, June 20, 2024
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

*Prices include materials fee.

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Create colorful wall pocket vases for your walls and windows! These water-tight vases are wonderful for flower cuttings, dried flowers, herbs, incense sticks, or just left plain.

Use thick fiber paper to create the form for the pocket of your vase and learn how to embed the chain hooks within your design. Learn glass-cutting techniques and design considerations.

Registration closes on July 6, 2024.

Price: $58 Members / $72 Non-Members*
Location: Glass Studio (L38)
Instructor: Donnell Williams
Date: Saturday, July 13, 2024
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

*Prices include materials fee.

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Focus on making beautiful glass beads in this afternoon workshop experience.

Registration closes on July 13, 2024.

Price: $82 ($70 for Members)*
Location: Glass Studio (L38)
Instructor: Laurie Ament
Date: Saturday, July 20, 2024
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

*Prices include materials fee.

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Learn the basic techniques of glass fusing! Cut shapes from glass sheets and prepare colorful mosaic-like designs to fuse and melt in a kiln. Use molds to slump and shape glass into dishes, bowls, and other artistic shapes. Explore the use of Bullseye sheet glass, frit, rods, stringers, and powders.

Price: $360 ($288 for Members)
Location: Glass Studio (L38)
Length: Eight Weeks

Wednesdays, June 5 - July 17, 2024, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Lola Warren
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Wednesdays, June 5 - July 17, 2024, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Donnell Williams
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Build on learned skills from Beginner Fused Glass to create unique glass objects.

Work with Bullseye sheet glass, frit, rods, stringers, and powders to explore the artistic process of glass making. Learn advanced methods for kiln fusing glass by layering, shaping, and carving.

Price: $360 ($288 for Members)
Location: Glass Studio (L38)
Instructor: Carolyn Garner
Length: Eight Weeks
Dates: Mondays, June 3 - July 22, 2024
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Prerequisite: Beginner Fused Glass

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A slender wire moves freely around a larger center band, a style also known as a "spinner ring." Learn how to texture, form, and solder contrasting metals into your own custom-sized fidget ring while exploring some of metalsmithing’s core processes.

All skill levels are welcome.

Registration closes on June 1, 2024.

Price: $82 ($70 for Members)*
Location: Metals Studio (L39)
Instructor: Myriam Saavedra
Date: Saturday, June 8, 2024
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

*Prices include materials fee.

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Learn how to shape metal to make a custom-sized ring from a vintage silver coin. No previous metals skills are required!

Registration closes on June 22, 2024.

Price: $72 ($60 for Members)*
Location: Metals Studio (L39)
Instructor: Jann Greenland
Date: Saturday, June 29, 2024
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

*Prices include materials fee.

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Learn how to make a small colorful bowl using polymer clay. Your bowl will be fired during the class’s lunch-on-your-own break. After lunch, your creation will be finished and ready to take home!

All skill levels are welcome.

Registration closes on July 6, 2024.

Price: $100 ($85 for Members)*
Location: Metals Studio (L39)
Instructor: Danya Golden
Date: Saturday, July 13, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

*Prices include materials fee.

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Learn and/or review basic silversmithing skills and the correct operation of common tools used in a metals studio. Instruction will cover using a torch to solder metal, creating a textured surface on metal, and how to make a bezel setting for a cabochon stone.

Designed for the beginner and experienced student. See supply list for required materials.

Price: $315 ($252 for Members)
Location: Metals Studio (L39)
Length: Seven Weeks

Wednesdays, June 5 - July 17, 2024, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Sandy Chai
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Metal clay is a pliable material that fires to solid metal in a kiln. Learn how to condition, form, and embellish silver metal clay to make pendants and earrings. Work will be fired between classes.

Open to all skill levels. See supply list for required materials.

Class does not meet on Thursday, July 4.

Price: $237 ($190 for Members)
Location: Metals Studio (L39)
Instructor: Sharon Landon
Length: Six Weeks
Dates: Thursdays, June 6 - July 18, 2024
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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Independent Study is available for metals students experienced in basic silversmithing skills and torch soldering. Students will have access to new processes and techniques to pursue their own self-directed work.

No formal instruction is provided, although an instructor is available to advise on student projects.

Price: $315 ($252 for Members)
Location: Metals Studio (L39)
Instructor: Erin House
Length: Seven Weeks
Dates: Mondays, June 3 - July 15, 2024
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Prerequisite: Beginner Silversmithing or equivalent

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Learn how to approach color as an artist, from learning how the color wheel works to the properties of color.

Gain an understanding of both the physical mixing of color as well as optical blending. Explore how to adjust the intensity and to lighten and darken colors as well as what color harmonies are and how to create strong color relationships.

This class is a foundation class for other painting classes.

Class will not meet on Thursday, July 4.

Price: $360 ($288 for Members)
Location: Flex Studio I & II (L49)
Instructor: Joel Boyd
Length: Eight Weeks
Dates: Thursdays, June 6 - August 1, 2024
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

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This class will take students around the grounds of the AMFA to create unique landscape paintings. Participants will work in the "plein air" style of painting outdoors.

This class is a great opportunity for beginners and experienced painters.

Price: $360 ($288 for Members)
Location: Drawing Studio (L48)
Instructor: Cynthia Brucksch
Length: Eight Weeks
Dates: Saturdays, June 8 - July 27, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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Explore a variety of experimental printmaking techniques by learning how to create unique prints by stitching fabric and paper together in a collage-like manner. This class will introduce gelli-plate printing.

Experienced printmakers can bring new life to their prints. Beginning printmakers will learn basic carving and printing practices along with the new approaches shared in this class.

Price: $360 ($288 for Members)
Location: Flex Studio I & II (L49)
Instructor: Kristin Andrews-Karr
Length: Eight Weeks
Dates: Mondays, June 3 - July 22, 2024
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

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Drop in at any of these printmaking sessions to work in an independent setting. The instructor moderates the session and is available for critiques and questions upon request.

Price Per Session: $20 Members / $25 Non-Members (16+)
Location: Flex Studio I & II (L49)
Instructor: Kristin Karr
Dates: June 12, June 26, July 10, July 24
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased from Guest Services before each session. Basic printmaking materials will be available. Students are also welcome to bring their own materials or purchase materials from the AMFA Museum Store. Please view the supply list for suggested materials.

Learn the basic properties of wood and how to safely transform it from rough lumber into a finished project using the jointer, planer, table saw, band saw, drill press, chop saw, hand and power tools.

Finished projects include a cutting board and a small box.

Price: $445 ($373 for Members)*
Location: Wood Shop (L37)
Instructor: Chad Loucks
Length: Eight Weeks
Dates: Tuesdays, June 4 - July 23, 2024
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

*Prices include materials fee.

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Make a cutting board for kitchen use by learning how to use the jointer, planer, table saw, bandsaw, and router. Then, sand the cutting board and apply a food-safe finish.

Choose from domestic hardwoods on hand: maple, walnut, and cherry. Mix and match for a unique design.

Price: $175 ($140 for Members)*
Location: Wood Shop (L37)
Instructor: Reed James
Length: Three Weeks
Dates: Mondays, June 3 - 17, 2024
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

*Prices include materials fee.

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In this two-week workshop that meets on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings, learn the fundamental techniques of woodturning with emphasis on proper tool usage, methods of work holding, cutting vs scraping, and safety.

Sessions include spindle turning and faceplate or bowl turning.

Price: $270 ($216 for Members)*
Location: Wood Shop (L37)
Instructor: Kim Fifer
Length: Four Days; Two Weeks

*Prices include materials fee.

June 28 - July 6, 2024
Fridays, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.; Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Registration closes on June 21, 2024.
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Intermediate Woodturning picks up where Beginner Woodturning left off.

In this two-week workshop that meets on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings, learn principles of bowl design, dry vs. green woodturning, harvesting bowl blanks from a tree vs use of “dry wood,” natural edge bowls, lidded boxes, and platters.

Registration closes on July 5, 2024.

Price: $270 ($216 for Members)*
Location: Wood Shop (L37)
Instructor: Kim Fifer
Length: Four Days; Two Weeks
Dates: Friday, July 12 - Saturday, July 20, 2024
Time: Fridays, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.; Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Prerequisite: Beginner Woodturning

*Prices include materials fee.

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