Summer Session 2023
10-Week Session: May 16 – July 22
7-Week Session: June 6 – July 22
NO CLASS:
June 8 (Versus: A Live Art Battle)
Makeup Date: July 27
July 4 (Holiday)
Makeup Date: July 25
Fall Session 2023
16-Week Session: August 8 – December 9
7-Week Session 1: August 8 – September 23
Rain Date Makeup: Week of September 26
7-Week Session 2: October 10 – December 9
Rain Date Makeup: Week of December 12
NO CLASS:
November 7 – 11 – Holiday Tables Week
November 21 -25 – Thanksgiving Week
Winter Session 2024
16-Week Session: January 2 – April 20
7-Week Session 1: January 2 – February 17
7-Week Session 2: March 5 – April 20
TUESDAYS
TUESDAY WHEEL THROWING
This class mixes beginning students with the experienced and ranges from the basic steps for creating functional pottery to advanced techniques for artistic sculptural vessels. Students work at their own pace in a friendly atmosphere with plenty of individual instruction.
*Clay and tools are available for purchase.
Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Troy Becker
Tuesdays, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
10 Week Course
May 16 – July 18
Nonmember Price: $328 | Member Price: $295.20
TUESDAY WHEEL THROWING
This class mixes beginning students with the experienced and ranges from the basic steps for creating functional pottery to advanced techniques for artistic sculptural vessels. Students work at their own pace in a friendly atmosphere with plenty of individual instruction.
*Clay and tools are available for purchase.
Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Troy Becker
Tuesdays, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
7 Weeks
Session 1: Aug. 8 – Sept.19
Session 2: Oct. 10 – Dec. 5
Location: Ceramics Studio
Nonmember Price: $240 | Member Price: $216
TUESDAY WHEEL THROWING
This class mixes beginning students with the experienced and ranges from the basic steps for creating functional pottery to advanced techniques for artistic sculptural vessels. Students work at their own pace in a friendly atmosphere with plenty of individual instruction.
*Clay and tools are available for purchase.
Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Troy Becker
Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
7 Weeks
Session 1: Jan. 2 – Feb.13
Session 2: Mar. 5 – Apr.16
Location: Ceramics Studio
Public Price: $247 | Member Price: $222.30
WEDNESDAYS
HANDBUILDING
Learn handbuilding techniques such as coiling, pinching and slab building to create unique sculptures or functional dishware. Students work at their own pace in a relaxed social atmosphere.
*Clay and tool kits are available for purchase.
Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Troy Becker
Wednesdays, 12:30 – 3:30 pm
10 Week Course
May 17 – July 26 (No class July 5)
Location: Ceramics Studio
Nonmember Price $328 | Member Price $295.20
HANDBUILDING
Learn handbuilding techniques such as coiling, pinching and slab building to create unique sculptures or functional dishware. Students work at their own pace in a relaxed social atmosphere.
*Clay and tool kits are available for purchase.
Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Troy Becker
Wednesdays, 12:30 – 3:30 pm
7 Weeks
Session 1: Aug. 8 – Sept.19
Session 2: Oct. 11 – Dec. 6
Location: Ceramics Studio
Nonmember Price $240 | Member Price $216
HANDBUILDING
Learn handbuilding techniques such as coiling, pinching and slab building to create unique sculptures or functional dishware. Students work at their own pace in a relaxed social atmosphere.
*Clay and tool kits are available for purchase.
Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Troy Becker
Wednesdays, 12:30-3:30 pm
7 Weeks
Session 1: Jan. 3 – Feb. 14
Session 2: Mar. 6 – Apr. 17
Location: Ceramics Studio
Public Price $247 | Member Price $222.30
WEDNESDAY WHEEL THROWING
This class mixes beginning students with the experienced and ranges from the basic steps for creating functional pottery to advanced techniques for artistic sculptural vessels. Students work at their own pace in a friendly atmosphere with plenty of individual instruction. Class is limited to six new students with experienced potters welcome beyond that number.
*Clay and tool kits are available for purchase.
Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Jack Norris
Wednesday, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
10 Week Course
May 17 – July 19
Location: Ceramics Studio
Nonmember Price: $328 | Member Price: $295.20
WEDNESDAY WHEEL THROWING
This class mixes beginning students with the experienced and ranges from the basic steps for creating functional pottery to advanced techniques for artistic sculptural vessels. Students work at their own pace in a friendly atmosphere with plenty of individual instruction. Class is limited to six new students with experienced potters welcome beyond that number.
*Clay and tool kits are available for purchase.
Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Jack Norris
Wednesday, 6 – 9 p.m.
7 Weeks
Session 1: Aug. 8 – Sept.19
Session 2: Oct. 11 – Dec. 6
Location: Ceramics Studio
Nonmember Price: $240 | Member Price: $216
WEDNESDAY WHEEL THROWING
This class mixes beginning students with the experienced and ranges from the basic steps for creating functional pottery to advanced techniques for artistic sculptural vessels. Students work at their own pace in a friendly atmosphere with plenty of individual instruction. Class is limited to six new students with experienced potters welcome beyond that number.
*Clay and tool kits are available for purchase.
Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Jack Norris
Wednesday, 6-9 p.m.
7 Weeks
Session 1: Jan. 3 – Feb. 21 (No class Jan. 17)
Session 2: Mar. 6 – Apr. 24 (No class Mar. 20)
Location: Ceramics Studio
Public Price: $247 | Member Price: $222.30
EXPLORE THE STUDIOS
In this 7-week course, students will have the opportunity to experience a workshop in every one of Mark Arts’ 7 art studios. Each week will be led by a different instructor who teaches weekly classes in their medium. Workshops will all be beginner level in mediums including acrylic painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, drawing, cooking, and metalsmithing/enameling.
Ages: 16 + | Instructors: See Studios Below
Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
7 Weeks
Session 1: Jan. 3 – Feb. 14
Jan. 3 – Easels
Jan. 10 – Printmaking
Jan. 17 – Ceramics
Jan 24 -Sculpture
Jan. 31 – Tables
Feb. 7 – Culinary
Feb. 14 – Metals
Session 2: Mar. 6 – Apr. 17
Mar. 6 – Easels
Mar. 13 – Printmaking
Mar. 20 – Ceramics
Mar. 24 – Sculpture
Apr. 3 – Tables
Apr. 10 – Metals
Apr. 17 – Culinary
Public Price: $258 | Member Price: $232.20
THURSDAYS
CERAMICS ADVANCED STUDY
Students will work on individually driven projects with instructor guidance. This collaborative environment allows students to share ideas, techniques and learned skills with fellow experienced students. This class is for intermediate and advanced students.
Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Troy Becker
Thursdays, noon – 3:00 p.m.
10 Week Course
May 18 – August 3, (No class July 6)
Location: Ceramics Studio
Nonmember Price: $328 | Member Price: $295.20
CERAMICS ADVANCED STUDY
Students will work on individually driven projects with instructor guidance. This collaborative environment allows students to share ideas, techniques and learned skills with fellow experienced students. This class is for intermediate and advanced students.
Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Troy Becker
Thursdays, Noon – 3 p.m.
7 Weeks
Session 1: Aug. 8 – Sept.19
Session 2: Oct. 12 – Dec. 7
Location: Ceramics Studio
Nonmember Price: $240 | Member Price: $216
CERAMICS ADVANCED STUDY
Students will work on individually driven projects with instructor guidance. This collaborative environment allows students to share ideas, techniques and learned skills with fellow experienced students. This class is for intermediate and advanced students.
Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Troy Becker
Thursdays, Noon-3 p.m.
7 Weeks
Session 1: Jan. 4 – Feb. 15
Session 2: Mar. 7 – Apr. 18
Location: Ceramics Studio
Public Price: $247 | Member Price: $222.30
PAINTING WITH GLAZE
Learn some basic painting techniques while creating a one-of-a-kind pottery masterpiece of your own! Students of all experience levels are welcome. Create mesmerizing patterns, stunning landscapes, or whatever you can possibly think of to decorate your piece by painting with glaze!
Students must bring or make their own bisqueware.
Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Dex O’Neal
Thursdays, 1-3:30 p.m.
7 Weeks
Session 1: Jan. 4 – Feb. 15
Session 2: Mar. 7 – Apr. 18
Location: Sculpture Studio
Public Price: $155 | Member Price: $139.50
THURSDAY WHEEL THROWING
This class mixes beginning students with the experienced and ranges from the basic steps for creating functional pottery to advanced techniques for artistic sculptural vessels. Students work at their own pace in a friendly atmosphere with plenty of individual instruction.
*Clay and tools are available for purchase.
Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Troy Becker
Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
10 Week Course
May 18 – August 3, (No class July 6)
Location: Ceramics Studio
Nonmember Price: $328 | Member Price: $295.20
THURSDAY WHEEL THROWING
This class mixes beginning students with the experienced and ranges from the basic steps for creating functional pottery to advanced techniques for artistic sculptural vessels. Students work at their own pace in a friendly atmosphere with plenty of individual instruction.
*Clay and tools are available for purchase.
Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Troy Becker
Thursdays, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
7 Weeks
Session 1: Aug. 8 – Sept.19
Session 2: Oct. 12 – Dec. 7
Location: Ceramics Studio
Nonmember Price: $240 | Member Price: $216
THURSDAY WHEEL THROWING
This class mixes beginning students with the experienced and ranges from the basic steps for creating functional pottery to advanced techniques for artistic sculptural vessels. Students work at their own pace in a friendly atmosphere with plenty of individual instruction.
*Clay and tools are available for purchase.
Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Troy Becker
Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
7 Weeks
Session 1: Jan. 4 – Feb. 15
Session 2: Mar. 7 – Apr. 18
Location: Ceramics Studio
Public Price: $247 | Member Price: $222.30
SATURDAYS
BEGINNING CERAMICS
This course is designed for those who are new to the potter’s wheel. Students will learn the basic steps for creating handmade, functional pottery: throwing, trimming, and glazing. All tools and clay will be provided for this class, but additional clay for open studio hours is available for sale. Class is limited to six new students with experience potters welcome beyond that number.
Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Jack Norris
Saturdays, noon – 2:00 p.m.
7 Week Course
June 10 – July 22
Location: Ceramics Studio
Nonmember Price: $210 | Member Price: $189
BEGINNING CERAMICS
This course is designed for those who are new to the potter’s wheel. Students will learn the basic steps for creating handmade, functional pottery: throwing, trimming, and glazing. All tools and clay will be provided for this class, but additional clay for open studio hours is available for sale. Class is limited to six new students with experience potters welcome beyond that number.
Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Jack Norris
Saturdays, Noon – 2 p.m.
7 Weeks
Session 1: Aug. 8 – Sept.19
Session 2: Oct. 14 – Dec. 9
Location: Ceramics Studio
Nonmember Price: $210 | Member Price: $189
BEGINNING CERAMICS
This course is designed for those who are new to the potter’s wheel. Students will learn the basic steps for creating handmade, functional pottery: throwing, trimming, and glazing. All tools and clay will be provided for this class, but additional clay for open studio hours is available for sale. Class is limited to six new students with experience potters welcome beyond that number.
Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Jack Norris
Saturdays, Noon-2 p.m.
7 Weeks
Session 1: Jan. 6 – Feb. 17
Session 2: Mar. 9 – Apr. 27 (No class Mar. 23)
Location: Ceramics Studio
Public Price: $216 | Member Price: $194.40
Ceramics Drop-in Open Studio
Fridays, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Students currently enrolled may attend open studio free of charge.
For previous students not currently enrolled, open studio is available for $25 per session.
Students in classes that run the full 7 weeks will need a ceramics kit, which may be purchased for $21.50 on the first day of class.
Intro class students will use a classroom supply of clay and tools. Tuition includes glaze & firing.
Clay is available purchase.
ALTERNATIVE FIRING TECHNIQUES
This class explores alternative firing processes such as Raku and low-fire salt fuming. These styles of firing give unpredictable but exciting results with hands-on experience of the firing process. All skill levels are welcome.
Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Troy Becker
Thursdays, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Dates: October 22 – December 10
Nonmember Price: $172 | Member Price: $154.80
