Friday October 2nd * 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Get into the spooky spirit by handbuilding a whimsical ceramic potion bottle using a slab template. Add texture, stamps, sculpted details, or decorative decals to make it your own.

No experience is needed. Finished pieces will be fired and ready for pickup approximately 2 weeks later.

Halloween Enamel Earrings with Susan Matych-Hager

Saturday October 3rd * 9:00am - 12:00pm

This is a make-and-take class. Use a stationary torch to create enameled copper Halloween shapes for earrings. Basic torch safety will be discussed. All materials are included.

IMPORTANT: Students taking glass courses using a torch must wear natural fiber clothing (i.e., cotton shirt and denim jeans), closed-toe shoes, and hair tied back and out of the way. Loose clothing that will be in the way of the torch is strongly discouraged. Please wear clothing that is not essential to your wardrobe. AN N95 RESPIRATION MASK IS REQUIRED FOR YOUR SAFETY.

Fall '26 Kids Club (8 weeks) with Taina Mantey

8 Saturdays: October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st and November 7th, 14th & 21st * 10:00am - 12:00pm 

Ages:  6 - 11 years old

Creative Kids Unite!  Kids Art Club provides art making challenges and the opportunity to work with a variety of media to let imaginations explore and expand. Throughout the term young artists will work with clay, paint, fibers…. It’s always something new!

Please know our Youth Studio is in a historic building with steps.

4 Sundays: October 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th *  9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Dive into the world of molten glass and discover the art of beadmaking! In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn how to build beads on the mandrel, shape them with confidence, and add simple, colorful designs. In a welcoming and safe studio environment, you’ll get comfortable working with the flame while exploring your creativity. The perfect place to begin your flameworking journey as well as a continuation for our intermediate students.                        

Sunday October 4th * 1:00pm - 4:00pm

This is a make-and-take class. Use a stationary torch to create enameled copper shapes for earrings and other jewelry. Basic torch safety will be discussed. Several techniques will be explored, including cutouts, sgraffito, and color blending. All materials are included.

IMPORTANT: Students taking glass courses using a torch must wear natural fiber clothing (i.e., cotton shirt and denim jeans), closed-toe shoes, and hair tied back and out of the way. Loose clothing that will be in the way of the torch is strongly discouraged. Please wear clothing that is not essential to your wardrobe. AN N95 RESPIRATION MASK IS REQUIRED

Tuesday October 6th & Thursday October 8th * 6:00pm - 8:30 pm

Let the flexibility of clay, along with the human body and facial features express feeling in sculpture. By creating a figure in clay, students will explore the expression of emotion. Students will learn how to hollow out their sculpture beforefiring in a kiln. The piece can then be finished using oxides, paint, glaze or wax.

Extra available studio time can be arranged with the instructor.

2 Tuesdays: October 6th and 13th * 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Using a bracelet as your canvas, this beginner class will introduce metalsmith concepts and create a one of a kind wearable object of Artin copper (silver will be available for additional cost).  Use of texture, color and bending will be learned.  Free open studio time per appointment.

Ages 13+

Thursday October 8th * 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Enjoy your favorite beverage in a shotglass you created.

Please wear long pants and closed toed shoes.