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Winter Adult Classes

AMFA offers a diverse selection of art classes for adults that provide an opportunity to be inspired and get creative at any age or ability level. Before registering for a class, please review our guidelines and policies and the required supply lists.

Some classes scheduled on Mondays are extended for one week to accommodate Martin Luther King Day on Monday, January 20, 2025.

Reduced Tuition Program

Multi-week classes are marked down by an average of 17% thanks to our Reduced Tuition Program!

Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied to all classes through 2025.

Ceramics

  • All Levels | Drop-In Critique: Wheel Throwing

    Ready to better your understanding of ceramic-making techniques and deepen your knowledge of materials? Bring your questions and ceramic work to discuss in a group setting.

    Windgate Art School faculty will lead participants through a thoughtful and respectful critique of artwork and ceramic processes.

    Price: $12 ($10 for Members)
    Location: Ceramics Studio (L47)
    Date: Friday, January 31, 2025
    Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

    Tickets can be purchased from Guest Services before the session.

  • All Levels | Drop-In Critique: Handbuilding

    Ready to better your understanding of ceramic-making techniques and deepen your knowledge of materials? Bring your questions and ceramic work to discuss in a group setting.

    Windgate Art School faculty will lead participants through a thoughtful and respectful critique of artwork and ceramic processes.

    Price: $12 ($10 for Members)
    Location: Ceramics Studio (L40)
    Date: Friday, February 28, 2025
    Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

    Tickets can be purchased from Guest Services before the session.

  • Beginner | Art For Two: Pottery on the Wheel

    Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class materials, a charcuterie board, and refreshments are included, no skills are required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening.

    In this session, learn how to throw a pot on the wheel. Your creations will be glaze fired and ready for pick up three weeks after the class.

    Wear comfortable shoes and clothing that is washable.

    Price: $150 ($120 for Members)
    Location: Ceramics Studio (L47)

    Friday, January 24, 2025, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
    Instructor: Kelly Edwards
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    Fridas, February 21, 2025, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
    Instructor: Ryan Sniegocki
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  • Beginner | Art for Two: Portrait Mug
    Mug by Jenn Perren.

    Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class materials, a charcuterie board, and refreshments are included, no skills are required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening.

    In this session, create a mug while learning clay hand-building techniques and other sculpting skills. Have fun adding your own style and personality through sculpting a face onto your mug. Your creations will be glaze fired with a watertight finish and ready for pickup three weeks after the class.

    Wear comfortable shoes and clothing that is washable.

    Price: $150 ($120 for Members)
    Location: Ceramics Studio (L40)
    Instructor: Jenn Perren
    Date: Friday, February 14, 2025
    Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

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  • Beginner | Coil-Built Vessel Workshop
    Tea pot by Carl Napolitano.

    Use your hands to construct a clay vessel and learn basic ceramic handbuilding methods. View work in AMFA's Studio Time + Studio Practice exhibition and discover how materials are transformed through making art.

    Create your clay vessel on the first day, then learn how to colorfully decorate it the following week.

    Price: $120 ($96 for Members)
    Location: Ceramics Studio (L40)
    Instructor: Carl Napolitano
    Length: Two Days
    Dates: Mondays, January 27 & February 3, 2025
    Time: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

    All supplies included.

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  • Beginner | Tool Making for Clay Workshop
    Tools by Kim Arcega.

    Create and design a customized wooden tool to use for forming and shaping your clay artwork. Use basic woodworking techniques to carve, cut, and sand a hard wood into a personalized, long-lasting tool for your studio.

    Price: $75 ($60 for Members)
    Location: Wood Shop (L37)
    Instructor: Kim Arcega
    Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
    Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

    All supplies included.

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  • Beginner | Pottery and Glaze Workshop
    Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

    View work in AMFA's Studio Time + Studio Practice exhibition and discover how raw materials are transformed through making your own art. Learn how to shape a cup and/or bowl on the pottery wheel and glaze your ceramic pieces.

    Price: $120 ($96 for Members)
    Location: Ceramics Studio (L47)
    Instructor: Danielle James
    Length: Two Days
    Dates: Wednesdays, February 5 & 12, 2025
    Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

    All supplies included.

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  • Beginner | Ceramic Vase Workshop
    Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

    Create a cylindrical vase inspired by AMFA's exhibition Rivera's Paris. Students will visit the AMFA galleries to view select artworks and collect ideas of how to design their vase with color and shapes.

    Learn how to use underglaze and carving tools to create designs on your vase. A clear glaze will be applied by staff to brighten colors.

    Price: $75 ($60 for Members)
    Location: Ceramics Studio (L40)
    Instructor: India Childress
    Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025
    Time: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

    All supplies included.

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  • Beginner | Raku and Glaze Workshop
    Pottery by Kelly Edwards.

    Decorate pottery with colorful glaze and a simple sharpie pen! Learn all about the basics of Raku firing.

    Two pieces of pottery will be provided for students to decorate, glaze, and fire. Experienced students can bring two hand-sized wheel thrown or handbuilt bisqueware to glaze and fire.

    The instructor will demonstrate proper safety, glazing techniques, and preparing materials.

    Price: $75 ($60 for Members)
    Location: Ceramics Studio (L47)
    Instructor: Kelly Edwards
    Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
    Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

    All supplies included.

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  • Beginner | Handbuilding
    Student pottery by Lynn Smith.

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

    One bag of clay will be provided. See supply list for additional required materials.

    FOUR WEEKS

    Price: $210 ($171 for Members) $193 ($157 for Members)
    Location: Ceramics Studio (L40)

    Tuesdays, January 14 - February 4, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    Instructor: Lily Warren
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    Mondays, February 10 - March 10, 2025, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
    Instructor: Carl Napolitano
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    EIGHT WEEKS

    Price: $390 ($315 for Members) $330 ($267 for Members)
    Location: Ceramics Studio (L40)

    Mondays, January 13 - March 10, 2025, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
    Instructor: Jean Mross
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    Wednesdays, January 15 - March 5, 2025, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
    Instructor: Jenn Perren
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  • Beginner | Wheel Throwing
    Pottery by Vijay Gondhalekar.

    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.

    One bag of clay will be provided. See supply list for additional required materials.

    FOUR WEEKS

    Price: $210 ($171 for Members) $193 ($157 for Members)
    Location: Ceramics Studio (L47)

    Tuesdays, February 18 - March 11, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    Instructor: Lily Warren
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    EIGHT WEEKS

    Price: $390 ($315 for Members) $330 ($267 for Members)
    Location: Ceramics Studio (L47)

    Mondays, January 13 - March 10, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    Instructor: Jean Mross
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    Mondays, January 13 - March 10, 2025, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
    Instructor: Vijay Gondhalekar
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    Tuesdays, January 14 - March 4, 2025, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
    Instructor: Danielle James
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  • Beginner & Intermediate | Portraiture in Clay
    Student artwork by Lo Patt.

    Explore and learn the process of portrait sculpting from acclaimed Arkansas artist, Michael Warrick. Work in front of a live model and use red clay to create a sculpture. With your hands and available tools, form the cranium and model facial features to capture a life-like resemblance.

    Price: $255 ($207 for Members) $218 ($177 for Members)
    Location: Ceramics Studio (L40)
    Instructor: Michael Warrick
    Length: Five Weeks
    Dates: Thursdays, February 6 - March 6, 2025
    Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

    One bag of clay will be provided. See supply list for additional required materials.

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  • Intermediate | Wheel Thrown Teapot Workshop
    Pottery by Fletcher Larkin.

    Learn about and practice the technical skills required to make a ceramic teapot.

    The first day will be spent working with wet clay to make the teapot body, lid, and spout. These parts will be assembled on the second day to create your teapot.

    Students will need to bring at least 10 pounds of clay for this workshop.

    Price: $120 ($96 for Members)
    Location: Ceramics Studio (L47)
    Instructor: Tony Bockhold
    Prerequisite: 8-Week Beginner Ceramics
    Length: Two Days
    Dates: Saturday, January 25 – Sunday, January 26, 2025
    Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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  • Intermediate | Handbuilding
    Pottery by Zach Wollert.

    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 of coiling, pinching, slabs, and glazing are covered.

    One bag of clay will be provided. See supply list for additional required materials.

    Price: $390 ($315 for Members) $330 ($267 for Members)
    Location: Ceramics Studio (L40)
    Length: Eight Weeks
    Prerequisite: Beginner Handbuilding

    Tuesdays, January 14 - March 4, 2025, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
    Instructor: India Childress
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    Wednesdays, January 15 - March 5, 2025, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
    Instructor: Beth Lambert
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    Thursdays, January 16 - March 6, 2025, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
    Instructor: Kelly Edwards
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  • Intermediate | Wheel Throwing
    Pottery by Kelly Edwards

    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.

    One bag of clay will be provided. See supply list for additional required materials.

    Price: $390 ($315 for Members) $330 ($267 for Members)
    Location: Ceramics Studio (L47)
    Length: Eight Weeks
    Prerequisite: Beginner Wheel Throwing

    Thursdays, January 16 - March 6, 2025, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
    Instructor: Tony Bockhold
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    Fridays, January 17 - March 7, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    Instructor: Kelly Edwards
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  • Advanced | Independent Study: Handbuilding
    Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

    Independent Study is for the experienced ceramics student to focus on self-directed hand-built projects. The instructor will be available during class time to advise and assist students with their projects. No formal instruction is provided.

    Price: $390 ($315 for Members) $330 ($267 for Members)
    Location: Ceramics Studio (L40)
    Length: Eight Weeks
    Prerequisite: Intermediate Handbuilding
    Instructor: Kelly Edwards
    Dates: Thursdays, January 16 - March 6, 2025
    Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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Drawing

  • Beginner | Art for Two: Portrait Drawing
    Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

    Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class materials, a charcuterie board, and refreshments are included, no skills are required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening.

    In this session, explore the artwork on view in AMFA's exhibition Rivera's Paris and create a drawn portrait inspired by what you see. After a visit to the Galleries, the instructor will show you the step-by-step process of drawing a portrait using proportion, line, and value to create the basic shapes and artistic rules needed to complete your work.

    Wear comfortable shoes and clothing that is washable.

    Price: $150 ($120 for Members)
    Location: Drawing Studio (L48)
    Instructor: Sarah Lassiter
    Date: Friday, February 21, 2025
    Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

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  • Beginner & Intermediate | Drop-In Figure Drawing (18+)
    Photo by Iwan Baan.

    Drop in any of these drawing sessions to work in an untutored setting from the draped or undraped model. Each three-hour session will feature a variety of timed poses, providing a dynamic experience for both students and artists.

    Must be 18+ to attend, as the sessions may use the undraped model. Instructor moderates the session and is available for critique and questions upon request.

    Price Per Session: $25 ($20 for Members)
    Location: Drawing Studio (L48)
    Instructor: Michael Lierly
    Dates: January 22, February 5 & 19, March 5
    Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

    Tickets can be purchased from Guest Services before each session.

    Students are encouraged to bring their own materials or purchase materials from the AMFA Museum Store. See supply list for recommended materials. Basic drawing materials will also be available.

  • Beginner & Intermediate | Drawing Workshop
    Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

    Immerse yourself in art during this hands-on drawing workshop designed to explore artistic techniques and styles! The instructor will guide you through the principles of creating artwork using inspiration from works on view from AMFA’s permanent collection.

    Participants will learn how to use multiple perspectives to compose a drawing and simplify 3D shapes. This immersive workshop offers a unique opportunity to develop drawing skills while deepening your understanding of creating line, shape, texture, and space.

    Price: $75 ($60 for Members)
    Location: Drawing Studio (L48)
    Instructor: Rachel Cobler
    Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025
    Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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  • Beginner & Intermediate | Portrait Drawing in Black and White
    Drawing by Dominique Simmons.

    Learn to draw portraits with traditional techniques using pencils and charcoal. Explore the areas of facial anatomy, model positioning, lighting, and expression.

    Price: $180 ($144 for Members) $163 ($130 for Members)
    Location: Drawing Studio (L48)
    Instructor: Dominique Simmons
    Length: Four Weeks
    Dates: Wednesdays, January 15 - February 5, 2025
    Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

    Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

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  • Beginner & Intermediate | Portrait Drawing in Color
    Drawing by Dominique Simmons.

    Learn to draw portraits with traditional techniques using colorful pastel and conte crayon. Explore the areas of facial anatomy, model positioning, lighting, and expression.

    Price: $180 ($144 for Members) $163 ($130 for Members)
    Location: Drawing Studio (L48)
    Instructor: Dominique Simmons
    Length: Four Weeks
    Dates: Wednesdays, February 19 - March 12, 2025
    Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

    Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

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  • Beginner & Intermediate | Figure Drawing
    Drawing by Michael Lierly.

    Working with a model, learn gestural drawing to capture a model's pose, structural drawing to create correct proportions, and value to build contrast between light and shadow.

    This class is perfect for beginners and intermediate students to hone their drawing skills. Students must be 18+ to attend, as the class may use an undraped model.

    Price: $180 ($144 for Members) $163 ($130 for Members)
    Location: Drawing Studio (L48)
    Instructor: Michael Lierly
    Length: Four Weeks
    Dates: Mondays, February 3 - 24, 2025
    Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

    Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

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  • Beginner & Intermediate | Drawing
    Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

    Learn how to visualize shapes and forms like an artist. Enjoy an overview of drawing basics and gain a better understanding of composition, perspective, light, and shadow.

    This class is perfect for beginners and intermediate students to hone their drawing skills.

    Price: $360 ($288 for Members) $300 ($240 for Members)
    Location: Drawing Studio (L48)
    Instructor: Elly Bates
    Length: Eight Weeks
    Dates: Tuesdays, January 14 - March 4, 2025
    Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

    Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

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Glass

  • Beginner | Art for Two: Swizzle Sticks & Cocktails
    Swizzle sticks by Donnell Williams.

    Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class materials, a charcuterie board, and refreshments are included, no skills are required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening.

    In this session, create decorative and useable glass swizzle sticks to stir your favorite beverages. Experience the thrill of glass torchworking by melting, fusing, shaping, and layering glass rods together.

    Return the next week to pick up your swizzle sticks and learn to mix a signature cocktail or mocktail with instruction guided by a Park Grill bartender.

    Wear comfortable shoes and clothing that is washable.

    Price: $175 ($140 for Members)
    Location: Glass Studio (L38)
    Instructor: Donnell Williams
    Date: Fridays, February 7 & 14, 2025
    Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

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  • Beginner | Art for Two: Stained Glass Suncatchers
    Suncatcher by Jennie Cooper.

    Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class materials, a charcuterie board, and refreshments are included, no skills are required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening.

    In this session, create a vibrant suncatcher perfect for adorning your wall or window! Learn the step-by-step process of stained glass while diving into the fundamentals as you craft this beautiful piece.

    Wear comfortable shoes and clothing that is washable.

    Price: $150 ($120 for Members)
    Location: Glass Studio (L38)
    Instructor: Jennie Cooper
    Date: Friday, March 7, 2025
    Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

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  • Beginner | Glass Kiln Casting
    Glasswork by Lola Warren.

    Create a unique sculpture by sculpting a solid clay shape to be transformed into beautiful glass. Learn the basic skills of making an open plaster mold to cast solid glass sculpture in an electric kiln.

    Your glass sculpture will catch the light in ways that will brighten up any room. All skill levels welcome!

    Price: $230 ($194 for Members) $213 ($180 for Members)
    Location: Glass Studio (L38)
    Instructor: Lola Warren
    Length: Four Weeks
    Dates: Saturdays, February 22 - March 15, 2025
    Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

    All supplies included.

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  • Beginner | Fused Glass
    Fused glass platters by Donnell Williams.

    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.

    Learn how to 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.

    Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

    FOUR WEEKS

    Price: $180 ($144 for Members) $163 ($130 for Members)
    Location: Glass Studio (L38)

    Tuesdays, February 11 - March 4, 2025, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
    Instructor: Lola Warren
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    EIGHT WEEKS

    Price: $360 ($288 for Members) $300 ($240 for Members)
    Location: Glass Studio (L38)

    Wednesdays, January 15 - March 5, 2025, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
    Instructor: Sandra Graham
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    Wednesdays, January 15 - March 5, 2025, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
    Instructor: Donnell Williams
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  • Beginner & Intermediate | Stained Glass
    Suncatcher by Jennie Cooper.

    Make colorful stained glass designs that will brighten up any room!

    An experienced glass instructor will demonstrate how to create a design, cut glass, and solder. An overview of techniques, tools, and materials of the art of stained glass will be taught.

    Price: $195 ($158 for Members) $177 ($144 for Members)
    Location: Glass Studio (L38)
    Instructor: Jennie Cooper
    Length: Four Weeks
    Dates: Thursdays, January 16 - February 6, 2025
    Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

    All supplies included.

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  • Beginner & Intermediate | Glass Bead Making
    Image by Jason Masters

    Learn to create colorful glass beads by melting and shaping glass together over a hot torch flame.

    Thin and thick glass rods will be used to decorate beads by making dots, lines, and various shapes.

    Price: $210 ($171 for Members) $193 ($157 for Members)
    Location: Glass Studio (L38)
    Instructor: Laurie Ament
    Length: Four Weeks
    Dates: Saturdays, January 18 - February 8, 2025
    Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

    All supplies included. Additional glass rods can be purchased as needed during class from the AMFA Museum Store.

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  • Intermediate | Fused Glass
    Fused glass platter by Denise Kimbrough.

    Build on learned skills from Beginner Fused Glass and create unique glass objects.

    Intermediate Fused Glass students 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) $300 ($240 for Members)
    Location: Glass Studio (L38)
    Instructor: Carolyn Garner
    Length: Eight Weeks
    Prerequisite: Beginner Fused Glass
    Dates: Mondays, January 13 - March 10, 2025
    Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

    Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

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Fused glass platter created by Donnell Williams.

Metals

  • Beginner | Art for Two: Hammered Copper Bracelets
    Bracelets by Myriam Saavedra.

    Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class materials, a charcuterie board, and refreshments are included, no skills are required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening.

    In this session, create a hammered copper bracelet with a personalized message or design. Learn how to hammer, bend, and stamp designs onto a piece of heavy copper wire.

    Price: $150 ($120 for Members)
    Location: Metals Studio (L39)
    Instructor: Myriam Saavedra
    Date: Friday, February 7, 2025
    Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

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  • Beginner | Art for Two: Coin Rings
    Rings by Jann Greenland.

    Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class materials, a charcuterie board, and refreshments are included, no skills are required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening.

    In this session, learn how to shape metal as you make a custom-sized ring from a vintage silver coin.

    Price: $150 ($120 for Members)
    Location: Metals Studio (L39)
    Instructor: Sigrun Simons-Rank
    Date: Friday, March 7, 2025
    Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

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  • Beginner | Cubist Jewelry Workshop
    Jewelry by Danya Golden.

    Make a Cubist-inspired pendant and earrings with polymer clay. Learn how to create designs and patterns inspired by the cubist artworks in AMFA’s exhibition Rivera’s Paris.

    This workshop includes an hour lunch break while the work is fired. All materials are provided and all skill levels are welcome.

    Price: $95 ($78 for Members)
    Location: Metals Studio (L39)
    Instructor: Danya Golden
    Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
    Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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  • Beginner & Intermediate | Minimalism-Inspired Pendant Workshop
    Pendant by Myriam Saavedra.

    Create a colorful metal pendant inspired by AMFA’s exhibition Minimalism: Color, Line, Form. Learn to apply and fuse colorful powdered glass to metal using a kiln.

    All materials are provided and all skill levels are welcome.

    Price: $75 ($60 for Members)
    Location: Metals Studio (L39)
    Instructor: Myriam Saavedra
    Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025
    Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

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  • Beginner | Silversmithing
    Pendants by Erin House.

    Learn silversmithing skills from a professional metalsmith. The instructor will teach you how to safely operate common tools used in a metals studio, like hand saws and hammers.

    Instruction will cover using a torch to solder metal, creating a textured surface on metal, and making a bezel setting for a cabochon stone.

    Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

    Price: $360 ($288 for Members) $300 ($240 for Members)
    Location: Metals Studio (L39)
    Length: Eight Weeks

    Wednesdays, January 15 - March 5, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    Instructor: Erin House
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    Thursdays, January 16 - March 6, 2025, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
    Instructor: Chelsea Nanfelt Rowe
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  • Beginner & Intermediate | Metal Clay
    Necklace by Sharon Boyd-Struthers.

    Learn how to prepare, form, and decorate silver metal clay to make pendants and earrings. The instructor will show you how interesting and exciting it is to work with metal clay.

    Metal clay is a soft, workable material that fires to solid metal in a kiln, and your work will be fired between classes.

    All materials are provided and all skill levels are welcome.

    Price: $280 ($234 for Members) $263 ($220 for Members)
    Location: Metals Studio (L39)
    Instructor: Sharon Landon
    Length: Four Weeks
    Dates: Thursdays, January 16 - February 6, 2025
    Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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  • Beginner & Intermediate | Elemental Metal Casting
    Necklace by Sigrun Simons-Rank.

    Use fire, water, earth, and air to create exciting free-formed metal casts. Learn how to safely melt silver and pour the red hot liquid metal over water, salt, broom straw, sand, and cuttlefish bone to produce jewelry.

    All materials are provided and all skill levels are welcome.

    Price: $280 ($234 for Members) $263 ($220 for Members)
    Location: Metals Studio (L39)
    Instructors: Sigrun Simons-Rank & Erin House
    Length: Four Weeks
    Dates: Tuesdays, February 11 - March 4, 2025
    Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

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  • Beginner & Intermediate | Jewelry Making
    Bracelet by Myriam Saavedra.

    View work in AMFA's exhibition Studio Time + Studio Practice and discover how materials are transformed through making your own art.

    Create four pieces of jewelry in four weeks in this fun exploration of the Metals Studio. Learn metalsmithing techniques of sawing, filing, fusing, and soldering. Wet your appetite to learn more about silversmithing.

    All materials are provided and all skill levels are welcome.

    Price: $219 ($179 for Members) $202 ($165 for Members)
    Location: Metals Studio (L39)
    Instructor: Myriam Saavedra
    Length: Four Weeks
    Dates: Wednesdays, February 12 - March 5, 2025
    Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

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  • Intermediate | Metals
    Necklace by Sigrun Simons-Rank.

    Learn from a professional metalsmith and work alongside talented students in Intermediate Metals.

    This class is for students experienced in basic silversmithing and torch soldering who are looking to learn more in-depth metals techniques. The instructor will advise students on projects and demonstrate exciting processes. Students will have access to new processes and techniques to pursue their own self-directed work.

    Price: $360 ($288 for Members) $300 ($240 for Members)
    Location: Metals Studio (L39)
    Instructor: Sigrun Simons-Rank
    Length: Eight Weeks
    Dates: Mondays, January 13 - March 10, 2025
    Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
    Prerequisite: Beginner Silversmithing

    All supplies included.

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Copper shape created by Jann Greenland.

Painting

  • Beginner | Art for Two: Watercolor Flowers
    Painting by Sarah Lassiter.

    Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class materials, a charcuterie board, and refreshments are included, no skills are required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening.

    In this session, learn how to paint flowers with watercolors in simple instructed steps. The instructor will walk you through the painting process and make watercolors easier to use.

    Wear comfortable shoes and clothing that is washable.

    Price: $100 ($80 for Members)
    Location: Flex Studio I & II (L49)
    Instructor: Sarah Lassiter
    Date: Friday, January 24, 2025
    Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

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  • Beginner & Intermediate | Expressive Watercolor Workshop
    Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

    Explore artwork on view in the AMFA Galleries and learn how to create an expressive watercolor painting. Students will work with watercolor on paper to create artwork inspired by works featured in one of AMFA's exhibitions.

    Price: $75 ($60 for Members)
    Location: Flex Studio I & II (L49)
    Instructor: Sarah Lassiter
    Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
    Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

    All supplies included.

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  • Beginner & Intermediate | Expressive Painting with Music Workshop
    Painting by Hamid Ebrahimifar.

    This workshop provides an opportunity for participants to create expressive paintings influenced by live music.

    Local artist Hamid Ebrahimifar will provide handmade brushes for participants and demonstrate the improvisational painting process.

    Price: $90 ($72 for Members)
    Location: Drawing Studio (L48)
    Instructor: Hamid Ebrahimifar
    Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025
    Time: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

    All supplies included.

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  • Beginner & Intermediate | Cubism Painting Workshop
    Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

    Explore artwork featured in AMFA's exhibition Rivera's Paris and learn how to create a Cubist painting. Students will work with acrylic paint on canvas and construct a composition with line, shape, and color.

    Price: $75 ($60 for Members)
    Location: Drawing Studio (L48)
    Instructor: Nancy Wilson
    Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
    Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

    All supplies included.

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  • Beginner & Intermediate | Color Theory
    Paintings by Joel Boyd.

    Learn how to use and apply color as an artist. Use the color wheel to learn how colors relate to one another.

    Gain an understanding of how to mix colors to achieve a desired result, including the technique of optical blending. Explore how to lighten and darken color intensity, harmonize colors, and create strong color relationships.

    Price: $360 ($288 for Members) $300 ($240 for Members)
    Location: Flex Studio I & II (L49)
    Instructor: Joel Boyd
    Length: Eight Weeks
    Dates: Mondays, January 13 - March 10, 2025
    Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

    Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

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  • Beginner & Intermediate | Acrylics: Abstract Techniques
    Painting by Elly Bates.

    Create a painting that uses expressive lines, shapes, colors, forms, and gestural marks to represent a subject. Learn how to mix colors, what types of brushes to use, and ways to approach making a painting with acrylics.

    This class focuses on abstraction and the technical aspects of this versatile painting medium.

    Price: $360 ($288 for Members) $300 ($240 for Members)
    Location: Drawing Studio (L48)
    Instructor: Elly Bates
    Length: Eight Weeks
    Dates: Thursdays, January 16 - March 6, 2025
    Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

    Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

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  • Beginner & Intermediate | Watercolor Botanicals
    Painting by Emily Wood.

    Use watercolors to create botanical studies and expressive works based on botanical forms. Learn how to mix and build the right colors to match the subject and how to go from a technical representation to something more expressive.

    Price: $360 ($288 for Members) $300 ($240 for Members)
    Location: Flex Studio I & II (L49)
    Instructor: Emily Wood
    Length: Eight Weeks
    Dates: Fridays, January 17 - March 7, 2025
    Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

    Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

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  • Beginner & Intermediate | Watercolor
    Painting by Sarah Lassiter.

    Learn the painting techniques of watercolor, including how to layer watercolors and use washes, along with alternative methods like dry brushing to create a desired image.

    This class is perfect for beginners and open to those with experience who want to continue building their skills in the medium.

    Price: $360 ($288 for Members) $300 ($240 for Members)
    Location: Flex Studio I & II (L49)
    Instructor: Sarah Lasister
    Length: Eight Weeks
    Dates: Tuesdays, January 14 - March 4, 2025
    Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

    Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

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  • Beginner & Intermediate | Oil Painting
    Painting by Sarah Lassiter.

    Learn various mixing techniques, brush selection, and explore different surfaces for oil painting. Explore this luminous medium while also creating works of personal investigation and expression.

    This class is perfect for beginners and open to those with experience who want to continue building their skills in the medium.

    Price: $360 ($288 for Members) $300 ($240 for Members)
    Location: Drawing Studio (L48)
    Instructor: Sarah Lassiter
    Length: Eight Weeks
    Dates: Thursdays, January 16 - March 6, 2025
    Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

    Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

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Printmaking

  • Beginner & Intermediate | Drop-In Printmaking (16+)
    Photo by Rachel Cobler.

    Drop in during any of these printmaking sessions to work in an independent setting. The instructor will be available to moderate the session and answer questions upon request.

    Price: $25 ($20 for Members)
    Location: Flex Studio I & II (L49)
    Instructor: Kristin Karr
    Dates: January 15, 22, & 29; February 5, 12, 19, & 26; March 5
    Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

    Tickets can be purchased from Guest Services before the session.

    Students are encouraged to bring their own materials or purchase materials from the AMFA Museum Store. See supply list for recommended materials. Basic printmaking materials will also be available.

  • Beginner & Intermediate | Block Printmaking Workshop
    Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

    Learn how to create printed compositions on paper with rubber block stamping. This workshop will provide instruction on how to carve, ink, and print using water soluble inks.

    Participants will leave this workshop with a colorful completed print and several carved block stamps.

    Price: $75 ($60 for Members)
    Location: Flex Studio I & II (L49)
    Instructor: Kristin Karr
    Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
    Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

    All supplies included.

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  • Beginner & Intermediate | Printmaking
    Print by David Warren.

    Create artwork through the art of printmaking. Learn about and practice the techniques of relief, drypoint, and monoprints.

    Designed for the beginner and experienced student, this printmaking class provides a great opportunity for beginners to learn how to carve, ink, and print using a press. Advanced printmakers are able to use color relief and etching techniques.

    Price: $180 ($144 for Members) $163 ($130 for Members)
    Location: Flex Studio I & II (L49)
    Instructor: David Warren
    Length: Four Weeks
    Dates: Wednesdays, January 15 - February 5, 2025
    Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

    Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

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  • Beginner & Intermediate | Linoleum Block Printmaking
    Print by Perrion Hurd.

    Learn about linoleum block printing techniques from printmaking artist Perrion Hurd. Perrion’s distinctive carving style provides inspiration to create unique linocut prints that demonstrate a dynamic use of line, shape, texture, and pattern.

    Participants will leave this class with multiple completed prints and carved linoleum blocks.

    Price: $180 ($144 for Members) $163 ($130 for Members)
    Location: Flex Studio I & II (L49)
    Instructor: Perrion Hurd
    Length: Four Weeks
    Dates: Wednesdays, February 19 - March 12, 2025
    Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

    Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

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Woodworking

  • Beginner | Wood Design Carving Workshop
    Artwork by Sandra Sell.

    Create artwork with local artist Sandra Sell! Visit the AMFA galleries and learn about Sandra's work and artistic ideas. Learn the basics of designing and carving a dimensional image on a wooden wall placard.

    Students will implement the process of reductive wood carving to realize their design. Surface treatments will include a choice in acrylic paint, colored pencil, and texture.

    Price: $120 ($96 for Members)
    Location: Wood Shop (L37)
    Instructor: Sandra Sell
    Length: Two Weeks
    Dates: Thursdays, January 16 & 23, 2025
    Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

    All supplies included.

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  • Beginner | Woodturning
    Wood bowl and platter created by Kim Fifer.

    Learn the fundamental techniques of woodturning with an emphasis on proper tool usage, methods of work holding, cutting versus scraping, and safety. Sessions include spindle turning and faceplate or bowl turning.

    All materials provided.

    Price: $180 ($144 for Members) $163 ($130 for Members)
    Location: Wood Shop (L37)
    Instructor: Kim Fifer
    Length: Two Weeks, Four Days

    January 17 - 25, 2025
    Fridays, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.; Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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    February 28 - March 8, 2025
    Fridays, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.; Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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  • Beginner | Cutting Board
    Student cutting board by Mark Hinson.

    Make a cutting board for kitchen use. Learn how to use the jointer, planer, table saw, bandsaw, and router in this great foundational workshop. 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: $150 ($122 for Members) $135 ($110 for Members)
    Location: Wood Shop (L37)
    Instructor: Reed James
    Length: Three Weeks
    Dates: Mondays, January 27 - February 10, 2025
    Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

    All supplies included.

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  • Beginner & Intermediate | Woodworking
    Wood boxes by Chad Loucks

    Learn basic techniques and how to use the typical equipment for woodworking. Safely transform wood from rough lumber into a cutting board and a small box.

    All materials included.

    Price: $360 ($288 for Members) $300 ($240 for Members)
    Location: Wood Shop (L37)
    Length: Eight Weeks
    Instructor: Chad Loucks
    Date: Tuesdays, January 14 - March 4, 2025
    Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

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  • Beginner & Intermediate | Wood End Table
    End table by Chad Loucks.

    Design and construct a four-legged wood end table. Learn how to make your table components from rough lumber. Create mortise-and-tenon joinery and taper legs with a tapering jig.

    Students will also learn how to select and purchase lumber with instructor guidance.

    Price: $360 ($288 for Members) $300 ($240 for Members)
    Location: Wood Shop (L37)
    Instructor: Andrew Myers
    Length: Eight Weeks
    Dates: Wednesdays, January 15 - March 5, 2025
    Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

    Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

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  • Advanced | Independent Study: Woodworking
    Photo by Chad Loucks.

    Design individual projects with instructor guidance. The scale of your projects is limited to small furniture or sculpture. Best practices for machine use will be reviewed. Demonstrations depend on student interest.

    Students are responsible for providing their own materials.

    Price: $480 ($384 for Members) $380 ($320 for Members)
    Location: Wood Shop (L37)
    Shop Monitor: Chad Loucks
    Length: Eight Weeks
    Dates: Tuesdays, January 14 - March 4, 2025
    Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
    Prerequisite: Instructor Approval

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Wood bowl and platter created by Kim Fifer.

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