Visual Arts Classes

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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

Art Expression

Free Art Classes

For Veterans, Military, and Their Families (Ages 18+)

Saturdays from 2pm-3:30pm

Instructor: Sonya Fajardo

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Glass Open Studio

Glass Open Studio

Tuesdays 2pm-4pm/5pm-7pm

*Advance Registration Required*

Instructor: Nell Trask

$25 per 2-Hour Session

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Hand-Building Clay Classes

2 Track Options:

Tuesdays at 3:00pm-5:30pm

Thursdays at 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Instructor: Cristine Boyd

 

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Wonky Pots - Adults

March 23, 30, and April 6, 20, 27, 2024

12:30pm-3:00pm

$120

Instructor: Candace Oakley

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Glass Fusing 101

March 30, 2024

9:00am-1:00pm

$110

Instructor: Nell Trask

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Wire Wrapping 101

Two-Session Class

April 5: 3:30pm-5pm

April 6: 10am-11:30am

Ages 15+ Recommended 

$55

Instructor: Rachael Talbott

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One-Act Play Theater Workshops

April 13, 2024

$10

Instructors: Various

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Wire Wrapping Level 2

Two-Session Class

April 19 & 20, 2024

12:30pm-2pm

Ages 15+ Recommended

$55

Instructor: Rachael Talbott

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Student's Choice of Glass Project

April 20, 2024

10:00am-2:00pm

$65 Deposit

Instructor: Nell Trask

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Wheel Throwing

Beginner Wheel Throwing for Adults: Succulent Pots

May 4, 11, 18, 25, and June 1, 2024

9:00am-12:00pm

$130

Instructor: Sarah Stanifer

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Mosaic on Paver

May 11, 2024

9:00am-2:00pm

$90

Instructor: Nell Trask

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Owl Painting

Oil Painting - Owl

May 24 and May 25

10:00AM-12:00PM

2-Session Class

$100

Instructor: Stacy Stevenson

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Tea Class

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

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Fused Glass Flower Bowl

June 15, 2024

10:00am-1:00pm

$80

Instructor: Nell Trask

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Songwriting 101

June 25-28, 2024

12:00pm - 4:00pm

$125

Instructor: Claire Schad

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Mosaic on Glass

Mosaic on Glass

June 29, 2024

9:00am-2:00pm

$80

Instructor: Nell Trask 

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Wonky Pots

August 3, 10, 24, and 31, 2024

10:30am-1:00pm

$100

Instructor: Candace Oakley

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Youth Classes

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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

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Coming Soon

More Youth Classes Coming Soon!

Check Back Soon For More Youth Classes!


Clay Open Studio

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. 

Studio Information

Private Clay Lessons

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Cristine Boyd Artwork Examples

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.

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Saturday Private Clay Lessons

Saturdays,1:00pm-2:30pm and 2:30pm-4:00pm

$40 per timeslot

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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.