Art Classes and Schedule

The WAC proudly offers classes for Adults and Teens in Ceramics, Glassblowing, and more. The whole family can enjoy an art class at the WAC! Enroll online right now and pay your tuition via PayPal--they accept most major credit cards and E-Checks. You can also enroll at the WAC, where we accept cash, checks, MC and Visa.

New! Download a PDF copy of our Summer schedule.

Summer Glassblowing Classes

Date/Time	Instructor	Class Title	Fee
7/31 & 8/1 noon - 5PM	Matt Clark & Lucy Berger	Glassblowing Level 2This class will build on the skills learned in Level 1. We'll explore the vessel and work on different forms and shapes. Students will also learn several color application processes. Bring snacks and plenty of water. Glassblowing can be physically demanding. Students MUST be able to use both hands, stand for long periods of time outdoors, and work with a team. Wear natural fiber clothing (cotton long sleeves, jeans), closed-toe shoes. Safety goggles provided. Limit of 4 students, ages 16 and up.	$180
8/14 & 8/15 noon - 5PM	Matt Clark & Lucy Berger	Glassblowing Level 3Learn how to work with hot bits and put handles, feet, and other decorations on your glass vessels. We will also continue to explore color application. Bring snacks and plenty of water. Glassblowing can be physically demanding. Students MUST be able to use both hands, stand for long periods of time outdoors, and work with a team. Wear natural fiber clothing (cotton long sleeves, jeans), closed-toe shoes. Safety goggles provided. Limit of 4 students, ages 16 and up.	$180

Summer Art Camps

We have one remaining camp session this year. The session is two weeks long, and runs Monday-Thursday. Choose from a variety of activities for morning, afternoon, or both, to customize your camp experience!

Camp Session 3: Aug 2 -5 and 9 - 12

Time	Activity	Fee
10 - Noon	Art Extravaganza Try your hand at bead jewelry, rock painting, tie-dye T-shirts and other craftsy projects. You'll also create watercolor scenes, pencil sketches, and yarn crafts. Ages 7 and up.	$115
1PM - 3PM	Art Extravaganza Try your hand at bead jewelry, rock painting, tie-dye T-shirts and other craftsy projects. You'll also create watercolor scenes, pencil sketches, and yarn crafts. Ages 7 and up.	$115

Autumn Ceramics Class Schedule (September - November, 2010)

Day / Time

Instructor

Course

Fee

Dates

M 6:30-9 PM

Knudson

Raku And More Raku is an American version of an ancient Japanese firing process. Red hot pottery is removed from the kiln, placed in a metal container of combustible materials, which results in vivid colors. Be a part of the whole process! You will make your own unique pieces during the class. Other firing options include Horse Hair Raku, Terra Sigilata burnished saggar, and smoke firings. Beginners and advanced students.

$180

9/20 - 11/8

Tu 6:30-9 PM

Dacar

Clay Sampler Come and enjoy a Clay Buffet! In this 8-week class you will experience a little of everything. We start with hand building, then move to the pottery wheel. Basic and intermediate techniques will be demonstrated, along with an abundance of project ideas. Firing and glazing techniques will include raku and high fire stoneware.

$180

9/21 - 11/9

W 6:30-9 PM

Putnam

Pottery Wheel and Handbuilding Have fun with clay as you explore the basic skills of making pottery on the potter's wheel. Work hands-on with a wheel in every class session, or try the slab roller and extruder to make hand build pieces! In this fun and friendly atmosphere, with lots of individual attention, we'll have you making plates, mugs, and bowls in no time at all. No experience necessary.

$180

9/22 - 11/10

Th 9:30 AM-12

Knudson

Daylight Pottery Are your evenings full? Want to try a daytime class? Then this is the class for you. Beginners will learn basic skills, and intermediate and advanced students are also welcome. Projects will include plates, bowls and vases, using pottery wheel and handbuilding techniques.

$180

9/23 - 11/11

S 9:30 AM-12

Ransom

Pottery Wheel This class is designed to help people progress towards individually set goals for the session. Beginners are taught centering and development of basic wheel thrown shapes, trimming, and glazing. Intermediate and advanced students may seek assistance in developing specific forms, or developing larger and more complex projects. Teaching is highly individualized with an emphasis on skill building and fun!

$180

9/24 - 11/13

Youth Ceramics Classes

Tu 3:30-5 PM

Staff

Kids' Pottery Wheel Explore the basics of using the potter's wheel, to make bowls, plates, vases and mugs. Ages 12 and up.

$96

9/21 - 11/9

Th 3:30-5 PM

Staff

Kids' Adventures In Clay Students will explore the basic skills of hand building with clay. We will work with extruded and slab forms. Possible projects include rattles, birdhouses, picture frames, bowls, mugs, and platters. Ages 8 and up, although children under 8 can take the class with parental supervision.

$96 per child

9/23 - 11/11

Glassblowing and Workshops

Fri
8:30 - 11:30 AM

Putnam

Cross Curriculum
Thematic Projects
for Elementary TeachersYou can teach Art! Join a veteran teacher for an Inservice Day Workshop that combines elements of the literacy model, science curriculum, writing, and art. Learn how to create unforgettable Art projects using simple materials, while reinforcing basic unit concepts. Workshop includes hands on Art Instruction, book list, and materials list. Great for teachers grades 1-5. Snacks and door prizes included! Limit 20 students.

$25

Oct 8

Sa/Su
noon - 5PM

Clark/Berger

Glassblowing Level 1Come learn to blow glass! This class will teach the basic skills of glassblowing. You'll learn how to make glass flowers, ornaments, bowls and more! Bring snacks and plenty of water. Glassblowing can be physically demanding. Students MUST be able to use both hands, stand for long periods of time outdoors, and work with a team. Wear natural fiber clothing (cotton long sleeves, jeans), closed-toe shoes. Safety goggles provided. Ages 16 and up. Limit of 6 students

$180

2 sessions

Sa/Su
noon - 5PM

Clark/Berger

Glassblowing Level 2This class will build on the skills learned in Level 1. We'll explore the vessel and work on different forms and shapes. Students will also learn several color application processes. Bring snacks and plenty of water. Glassblowing can be physically demanding. Students MUST be able to use both hands, stand for long periods of time outdoors, and work with a team. Wear natural fiber clothing (cotton long sleeves, jeans), closed-toe shoes. Safety goggles provided. Ages 16 and up.

$180

11/6 & 7

Gift Certificates Available On Line

Is there an artist in your life? Surprise them with a gift certificate of any amount! They can redeem it right here on line to take a class or use the Open Studio!

New Prices Include Open Studio

You may have noticed our class fees have changed for the first time since 2006. That's because now all class fees include unlimited use of the WAC studio during your 8-week class period! No more buying an extra $40 studio pass in order to practice your new skills--it's all included.

Kids Scholarships Available

It's our mission as a Community Art Center to welcome one and all to learn more about the arts. We have a small scholarship fund available for all children's classes. If your child would love to take an Art Class but it's just not within your family's means right now, then Click Here to download an application. (If you need it, you can Download Adobe Reader for free by clicking here.) Then just print the application, fill it out, and send it in.

Contributions to our Scholarship Fund are always welcome! If you'd like to help send a child to Art Class, you'll find Donor Information here, or click the button below!