Adult Classes

Polaroid Frame Embroidery Workshop

Make an embroidered Polaroid display frame with this beginner-friendly embroidery workshop! In this class, you’ll learn a variety of foundational stitches and techniques. All skill levels are welcome.
All materials—including thread, fabric, hoop, and needle—are provided. Experienced attendees will most likely finish the project during the workshop time, and anyone who does not finish in the workshop will be sent home with the materials needed to complete the design.

Beginning Wheel Throwing Class - May

Dive into the world of pottery with our Beginning Wheel Throwing class! This hands-on workshop is perfect for those new to the pottery wheel or looking to refine their basic skills. Under the guidance of a professional ceramic artist, you’ll learn the essential techniques of centering clay, pulling walls, and shaping simple forms.

April Pull a Print

Every Third Tuesday | Drop-In Style | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us at the Prairie for Pull a Print,
a free monthly screenprinting activity open to all! This come-and-go
event invites community members to bring a personal item—like a shirt,
tote bag, tea towel, or other flat fabric—and screenprint it with one
unique design created for that month. Keep in mind the design is
approximately 12 inches x 12 inches and we use dark inks to print.

Introduction to Handbuilding - May

In this course, students explore the basic physical properties of clay by practicing a variety of hand-forming techniques used to create functional objects. Hand-forming techniques will include pinch pottery, slab and coil building, mold slumping, and texturizing surfaces. The objective of this class is not to make pieces to take home, but rather to learn what is possible and give students a chance to get their hands dirty and feel what it's like to work with clay. No previous experience with clay is needed for this class. This class is a prerequisite to attend open studio.

May Wheel II: Building on the Fundamentals

Take your pottery skills to the next level with Wheel Throwing II! This class is designed for those who have completed our Beginning Wheel Throwing class or have basic experience on the pottery wheel. Under the guidance of a professional ceramic artist, you’ll deepen your understanding of the techniques learned in Wheel One, with a focus on refining your forms and exploring more complex shapes.

Ceramic Garden Markers

Join instructor Missy Hitch to create and customize your own ceramic garden marker set! Each marker can be designed and stamped for your particular garden needs. No experience is needed. All garden markers will be bisque fired and ready to paint with either acrylic, glaze, or watercolor paints by May16th. This is a perfect project to keep for your own garden or gift to someone special. Participants can make up to four markers.

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