Summer Session 2024
10-Week Session: May 14 – July 20
5-Week Session 1: May 7 – June 8
5-Week Session 2: June 25 – July 27
NO CLASS: July 4 (Holiday)
Fall Session 2024
16-Week Session: August 13 – December 14
7-Week Session 1: August 13 – September 28
7-Week Session 2: October 15 – December 14
NO CLASS:
November 5-9 (Holiday Tables)
November 26-30 (Thanksgiving Break)
Winter Session 2025
10-Week Session: January 7 – March 15
TUESDAYS
ASSIGNMENT BASED WHEEL THROWING
This will be a structured class with the first part of each class being devoted to presentations, demonstrations, and discussion. Then students will have the rest of the time to work on that week’s assignment. The ability to attend open studio on Fridays will be advantageous for trimming and finishing pieces since there will be limited time during the class time.
Skill Level: Intermediate (knows the basics) and advanced skills are required for this class, but accommodations can be made for a beginner level student with alternative assignments that focus on the basics of wheel throwing.”
*Clay and tools are available for purchase.
Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Troy Becker
Tuesdays, 9-11:30 a.m.
10-Weeks
Jan. 7 – Mar. 11
Location: Ceramics Studio
Public Price: $305 | Member Price: $277.27
ASSIGNMENT BASED WHEEL THROWING
This will be a structured class with the first part of each class being devoted to presentations, demonstrations, and discussion. Then students will have the rest of the time to work on that week’s assignment. The ability to attend open studio on Fridays will be advantageous for trimming and finishing pieces since there will be limited time during the class time.
*Clay and tools are available for purchase.
Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Troy Becker
Tuesdays, 9-11:30 a.m.
7-Weeks
Session 2: Oct. 15 – Dec. 10 (No class Nov. 5 & 26)
Location: Ceramics Studio
Public Price: $208 | Member Price: $187.20
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.
10 Weeks
Jan. 7 – Mar. 11
Location: Ceramics Studio
Public Price: $365 | Member Price: $331.82
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 2: Oct. 15 – Dec. 10 (No class Nov. 5 & 26)
Location: Ceramics Studio
Public Price: $248 | Member Price: $223.20
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 Weeks
Jan 8 – Mar. 12
Location: Ceramics Studio
Public Price $365 | Member Price $331.82
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 2: Oct. 16 – Dec 11 (No class Nov. 6 & 27)
Location: Ceramics Studio
Public Price $248 | Member Price $223.20
WEDNESDAY WHEEL THROWING
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.
*Clay and tool kits are available for purchase.
Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Lori Sprague
Wednesday, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
10 Weeks
Jan. 8 – Mar. 12
Location: Ceramics Studio
Public Price: $365 | Member Price: $331.82
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 2: Oct. 16 – Dec. 11 (No class Nov. 6 & 27)
Location: Ceramics Studio
Public Price: $248 | Member Price: $223.20
EXPLORE THE STUDIOS
In this 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 2: Oct. 9 – Dec. 4
Oct. 9 – Enameling/Metals (Jennifer Walterscheid)
Oct. 16 – Hand-building (Troy Becker) – Location: Sculpture Studio
Oct. 23 – Watercolor (Bernadette Bradshaw) – Location: Sculpture Studio
Oct. 30 – Culinary (Sue Corriston)
Nov. 13 – Printmaking (Doug Billings) – No class Nov. 6
Nov. 20 – Ukrainian Egg Decorating (Svitlana Tarauk) – Location: Sculpture Studio
Dec. 4 – Acrylic Painting/Easels (Gayle Bryson Clayborn)- No class Nov. 27
Public Price: $258 | Member Price: $232.20
EXPLORE THE STUDIOS
In this 5-week course, students will have the opportunity to experience a workshop in a variety of Mark Arts 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, and metalsmithing/enameling.
Ages: 16 + | Instructors: See Studios Below
Wednesday, 6-9 p.m.
5 Weeks
Session 1: May 8 – June 5
May 8 – Ceramics
May 15 – Sculpture
May 22 – Printmaking
May 29 – Metals
June 5 – Easels
Session 2: June 26 – July 24
June 26 – Ceramics
July 3 – Sculpture
July 10 – Printmaking
July 17 – Metals
July 24 – Easels
Public Price: $185.00 | Member Price: $166.50
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 p.m.
10 Weeks
Jan. 9 – Mar. 13
Location: Ceramics Studio
Public Price: $365 | Member Price: $331.82
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 2: Oct. 17 – Dec. 12 (No class Nov. 7 & 28)
Location: Ceramics Studio
Public Price: $248 | Member Price: $223.20
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.
10 Weeks
Jan. 9 – Mar. 13
Location: Ceramics Studio
Public Price: $365 | Member Price: $331.82
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 2: Oct. 17 – Dec. 12 (No class Nov. 7 & 28)
Location: Ceramics Studio
Public Price: $248 | Member Price: $223.20
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.
Ages: 14 + | Instructor: Jack Norris
Saturdays, Noon-2 p.m.
10 Weeks
Jan. 11 – Mar. 15
Location: Ceramics Studio
Public Price: $320 | Member Price: $290.91
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 2: Oct. 19 – Dec. 14 (No class Nov. 9 & 30)
Location: Ceramics Studio
Public Price: $217 | Member Price: $195.30
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 $25 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 for purchase for $20.
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
