Participants in our visual arts classes will investigate a wide range of media and techniques, from both a historical and contemporary perspective, as they engage in the art-making processes of creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional works. Our current course offerings include on Clay, Glass, and Mosaic classes.
Museum Members receive 10% off of classes with discount code: 24CLASS10
Classes (Adults, Teens, & Families)
Art Expression
Free Art Classes
For Veterans, Military, and Their Families (Ages 18+)
Saturdays from 2pm-3:30pm
Instructor: Sonya Fajardo
Glass Open Studio
Glass Open Studio
Tuesdays 2pm-4pm/5pm-7pm
*Advance Registration Required*
Instructor: Nell Trask
$25 per 2-Hour Session
Hand-Building Clay Classes
2 Track Options:
Tuesdays at 3:00pm-5:30pm
Thursdays at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Instructor: Cristine Boyd
Beginner Wheel Throwing for Adults: Succulent Pots
May 4, 11, 18, 25, and June 1, 2024
9:00am-12:00pm
$130
Instructor: Sarah Stanifer
Oil Painting - Owl
May 24 and May 25
10:00AM-12:00PM
2-Session Class
$100
Instructor: Stacy Stevenson
Omotesenke School of the Japanese Tea Ceremony
First and Last Saturday of the Month
6/1/24-10/26/24
1:00pm-3:00pm
$10
Instructor: Joy Mari Sato, Sojyu
Viewing & Understanding Art
June 4, 5, & 6, 2024
5:30pm-6:30pm
$60
Instructor: Rachael Talbott
Beginning Sumi-e: Japanese/Chinese Brush Painting
June 8, 15, & 22, 2024
10:00am-12:00pm
$95
Instructor: Rachael Talbott
Landscape on Location With Deb Bartos
June 8, 15, & 22, 29 2024
10:00am-12:00pm
$60
$195 bundle for all four classes
Instructor: Deb Bartos
Hand Built Fairy Houses
June 14 & 28, 2024
2-Session Class
1:00pm-4:00pm
$65
Instructor: Sarah Stanifer
Oil Painting: Landscape
Oil Painting: Landscape
June 22, 2024
10:00am-12:00pm
$65
Instructor: Stacy Stevenson
Oil Painting: Landscape
Oil Painting: Landscape
July 20, 2024
10:00am-12:00pm
$65
Instructor: Stacy Stevenson
Student's Choice of Glass Project
August 10, 2024
10:00am-2:00pm
$65 deposit, remainder of selected project due by time of class.
Instructor: Nell Trask
Oil Painting: Owl
Oil Painting: Owl
August 23 & 24, 2024
10:00am-12:00pm
$95
Instructor: Stacy Stevenson
Imprinted Leaf Ceramic Dishes
September 7, 14, & 21, 2024
1:00pm-3:00pm
$100 per project, family groups welcome!
Instructor: Sarah Stanifer
Fused Glass: Pumpkin or Jack-O-Lantern
September 28, 2024
10:00am-2:00pm
$80
Instructor: Nell Trask
Pumpkin Owl Sculpture
October 12, 19, & 26, 2024
9:00am-12:00pm
$100 per project, family groups welcome!
Instructor: Sarah Stanifer
Hand Built Ceramic Christmas Tree Luminaries
November 2, 9, &16, 2024
9:00am-12:00pm
$75
Instructor: Sarah Stanifer
Fused Glass: Stacks Askew Abstract
November 9, 2024
10:00am-2:00pm
$100
Instructor: Nell Trask
Youth Classes
Friday Arts Academy
Friday Child and Youth Classes
Spring Semester for 2024 will be January 19th, 2024
Topics include a variety of arts, theater, and balloon shaping classes.
Recommended Ages:
Kindergarten-12th Grade
Hand Built Fairy Houses
June 14 & 28, 2024
2-Session Class
1:00pm-4:00pm
$65
Instructor: Sarah Stanifer
Youth Intro to Wheel Throwing
July 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2024
1:00pm-3:30pm
$130
Instructor: Sarah Stanifer
Pumpkin Owl Sculpture
October 12, 19, & 26, 2024
9:00am-12:00pm
$100 per project, family groups welcome!
Instructor: Sarah Stanifer
Imprinted Leaf Ceramic Dishes
September 7, 14, & 21, 2024
1:00pm-3:00pm
$100 per project, family groups welcome!
Instructor: Sarah Stanifer
More Youth Classes Coming Soon!
Check Back Soon For More Youth Classes!
Clay Open Studio
Clay Open Studio
Clay Open Studio 2024 New Hours:
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10AM - 2PM
*Saturdays from 10AM - 4PM
*Note that Saturday studio availability may be limited depending on ceramic class schedule. SDC will provide a list of classes and class times on their website* (at a later date*) and can provide a copy of the ceramics class schedule upon request at the museum's front desk.
Private Clay Lessons
Private Lessons
Instructor: Cristine Boyd
We offer appointment-based lessons for individuals or their groups! Please reach out to our Education & Programs Manager, Cayla Salas, at cayla@sdc-arts.org to check appointment availability and make your reservations.
During these 1.5 hour appointments in our Clay Studio, students will have the opportunity to express their learning or project goals with their instructor to craft a personalized learning experience. The fee for these lessons include access to tools and clay. For large-scale projects, students are welcome to purchase clay from the arts center or from their instructor, who is also a clay-distributor, if they desire a special-order clay type/color.
Saturday Private Clay Lessons
Saturdays,1:00pm-2:30pm and 2:30pm-4:00pm
$40 per timeslot
Arts Center members receive a 10% discount on classes, studio passes, and cards. Member discount code for classes is 23CLASS10 and can be applied online at checkout.
All ticket sales are final. Although there are generally no refunds on our School of Arts classes, if we are able to re-sell your seat in time for class, we may be able to work with guests on a case-by-case basis regarding potential refunds and exchanges. Due to the nature of our classes and purchasing materials per student in advance of class, the Arts Center and its staff reserve the right to deny any refunds or exchanges. Our team looks forward to assisting you!
Member & Guest Services 719-295-7200
DISCLAIMER
It has come to our attention that there are multiple ticket brokers (online ads) that are reselling our tickets. Please be advised: most of these sites do mention they are a re-seller, some do not. Often, patrons are not aware they are paying more until it's too late.
To protect our customers, we reserve the right to require a valid ID and the credit card used in order to pick up tickets.
Please pay attention to where you are buying them from. The only authorized online ticket dealer for our shows will start with https://tickets.sdc-arts.org which is directly accessible from the Arts Center website (www.sdc-arts.org). Purchasing directly from us is the only way to guarantee the lowest price and be sure that your ticket is authentic. All ticket sales are final - no refunds or exchanges.
Please note that by enrolling in these classes, you understand that the Arts Center's staff and/or Photographer-in-Residence may stop by to photograph the class for educational, marketing, and promotion purposes. By enrolling in these classes you understand that if you do not wish to be included in photographs, you are asked to alert your instructor and/or the Arts Center of your wishes so that your wishes can be respected. A full copy of the Arts Center's Photo Release Policy can be provided anytime upon request and will also be provided in the classroom. Please let us know if you have any concerns.