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T-shirt Yarn Tote Bags
Monday, 6:00pm
July 6 – July 27 | Ages 13-17

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***No Classes The Week Of June 29th – July 5th***

Class Description:

This four-week class invites teens to explore sustainability and creativity by transforming old T-shirts into functional, handmade tote bags. Combining upcycling with beginner-friendly crochet, students will learn how to turn everyday clothing into something both practical and uniquely their own.

What You’ll Learn:

In the first week, participants will learn how to cut and prepare T-shirts into continuous “yarn,” exploring different methods and textures. Week two introduces the basics of crochet, including foundational stitches and how to start a project. In week three, students will begin constructing their tote bags, building confidence as they see their work take shape. By the final week, they’ll complete their bags, add finishing touches like handles or decorative elements, and troubleshoot any remaining steps.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end, each teen will leave with a durable, eco-friendly tote bag and the knowledge to continue creating on their own.

Instructor: Lindsey Doerger

Supply List

All Supplies Included

Mini Junk Journals & Collage
Monday, 6:00pm
June 1 – June 22 | Ages 11-15

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***No Classes The Week Of June 29th – July 5th***

Class Description:

This hands-on class invites teens to explore creativity, storytelling, and sustainability through the art of mini junk journaling. Using collage techniques and a mix of found and recycled materials (like old magazines, packaging, fabric scraps, and handwritten notes) students will design their own one-of-a-kind miniature journals.

What You’ll Learn:

Participants will learn how to layer textures, combine images and words, and experiment with composition to create visually rich, expressive pages. Along the way, we’ll inspire with creative prompts to spark ideas, helping each student turn everyday “junk” into meaningful art

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end, each teen will leave with a personalized mini journal and the skills to keep creating at home.

Instructor: Lindsey Doerger

Supply List

All Supplies Included

Teen Wheel Throwing
Thursdays, 10:00am
July 9 – 30 | Ages 13-17

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Class:

This four‑week introductory wheel‑throwing course gives teens a hands‑on, confidence‑building experience with clay. Students learn the fundamentals of centering, pulling walls, shaping forms, trimming, and glazing. The class emphasizes exploration, skill‑building, and creative problem‑solving while maintaining a supportive studio environment. By the end of the month, each student will complete several functional or decorative wheel‑thrown pieces.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Demonstrate foundational wheel‑throwing skills
  • Create functional or decorative
  • Understand trimming, surface design, and glazing
  • Gain confidence working independently on the wheel
  • Experience the full clay process from wet work to finished ceramic

***(Students are required to follow the instructor’s curriculum. Only work produced from that curriculum will be fired.)***

What You’ll Leave With:

Students will take home all wheel‑thrown pieces after glaze firing.

(Students will submit glazed works for final firing on the last day of class. Students will be contacted, via email, once their pottery has finished firing and available for pick up on a later date)

Deadline to register by: July 5th 

Instructor:  Jason Trautz

Supply List

All supplies are included.

Teen Open Studio Ceramics
Fridays, 9:00am
July 10 – 24 | Ages 13-17

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In this class students will be given time to work though projects they have envisioned and freedom to create as they think. An open space for students to work with clay and not feel judgment to create a specific piece or for it to look a certain way.

What You’ll Learn:

Students will learn to independently work with clay and build on knowledge they already have with ideas they have wanted to work with.

What You’ll Leave With:

Students will leave with hand built ceramic pieces. Using their knowledge of basic hand building principles and their imagination.

(Students will submit glazed works for final firing on the last class of the session. Students will be contacted, via email, once their pottery has finished firing and available for pick up on a later date)

Instructor:  Saylor Siegert

Supply List

  • One Notebook

World Religions: Spirituality, Art, & Place
Wednesday, 6:00pm
June 3 – June 24 | Ages 13-17

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***No Classes The Week Of June 29th – July 5th***

Class Description:

In this 4-week class for 13-17 year olds, we will explore the foundations of four religions and their interconnected relationships between art and sacred spaces. Each class will include a lesson about the religion and its relationship to place, and then create space for students to create art inspired by the tradition.

What You’ll Learn:

Learn about Hinduism’s sacred rivers, Buddhism’s bodhi trees, the torii gates of Japan’s Shinto shrines, and the holy mountains of the Navajo.

What You’ll Leave With:

Students will leave with art pieces (or the beginnings of art pieces) inspired by the four sacred places.

Instructor: Rebekah Trunnell

Supply List

All Supplies Included

Teen Wheel
Saturdays, 9:00am
June 6 – August 1 | Ages 11-15

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***No Classes The Week Of June 29th – July 5th***

Class:

Experience of magic of working in clay as you create and glaze functional, decorative, and sculptural forms using a pottery wheel. Students will develop a basic understanding of how to operate a pottery wheel as they work on teacher-led projects and practices.

What You’ll Learn:

In a small, young, and energetic group learning environment, you will learn step-by-step instructions of the fundamentals of how to use a potter’s wheel such as wedging, centering, pulling, shaping, and finishing. With these skills, you will learn how to throw the three basic forms on a potter’s wheel: a cylinder, a bowl, and a simple vase form. You will also learn about basic glazing finishing skills for completing your pottery.

***(Students are required to follow the instructor’s curriculum. Only work produced from that curriculum will be fired.)***

What You’ll Leave With:

Depending on the disciplinary skill of the student, a student may leave with 7-10 completed pieces of pottery from 25lb bag of clay.

(Students will submit glazed works for final firing on the last class of the session. Students will be contacted, via email, once their pottery has finished firing and available for pick up on a later date)

Deadline to register by: June 1st 

Instructor:  Emery Cotten

Supply List

Students will need to bring:

  1. Own set of clay or throwing tools
  2. Large cleaning sponge
  3. Small clay work sponge
  4. Small bucket for cleaning and tool storage
  5. (Optional) Small/detail paintbrushes for glazing
  6. (Optional) Plastic bags for wrapping work

Students will be provided:

  1. Canvas for wedging at their tables
  2. Shelf space as close to their creation station as possible
  3. 1 bag of clay

Links to Class Required Items: (These are recommendations, not the required brands)

  1. Clay / Throwing Tools
  2. Large Cleaning Sponge
  3. Small clay work sponge
    • We recommend buying a basic toolkit with a small sponge included.
  4. Small Bucket for cleaning
    • Any clean, small to medium sized bucket will do.