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.
1001 S Duck Street, Stillwater, OK 74074
(405) 744-1535 | infoartscenter@okstate.edu
Adult Classes
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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April Sketchbook Session with Painter Bec Sommer
We’re opening a new, ongoing opportunity for artists and creatives of all levels to draw, connect, and grow together!
On the 1st Tuesday of each month from 6–8 PM, we’ll host a FREE Sketchbook Session, a relaxed meet-up led by a working artist. There will be a fresh still life or themed subject on display in our studio to work from. This display will continue to be available for you to sketch during open hours all month long.
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On the 1st Tuesday of each month from 6–8 PM, we’ll host a FREE Sketchbook Session, a relaxed meet-up led by a working artist. There will be a fresh still life or themed subject on display in our studio to work from. This display will continue to be available for you to sketch during open hours all month long.
April Beginner Junk Journaling
This beginner-friendly junk journal class introduces participants to journaling as a creative, flexible practice using found materials, paper scraps, and ephemera. We’ll explore how a junk journal can be anything you want it to be—messy, meaningful, playful, or reflective. Through guided prompts and hands-on making, participants will work on unleashing their inner voice while creating pages together. The class emphasizes process over perfection and invites shared creativity, conversation, and learning from one another in a supportive environment.
April Pottery Open Studio
The goal of Open Studio is for students to work freely on their own projects within a flexible schedule. Open Studio is open to students that have completed Wheel 1 or Handbuilding. During these hours students may come in and work. This is not a led class, but a working studio where questions can be addressed to instructors and peers. We hope to create an environment where students can experiment and get creative while having a community of support!
April Wheel 1 Beginning Throwing Classes
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.