Join Cath Connolly Hudson’s Saturday Sojourn workshop to explore the Post impressionistic styles of pattern and interior scenes. We’ll explore the interior paintings of Bonnard and Matisse and create our own modern version.

This class is about glaze and how to get the results you want. We will use test tiles to test glaze combinations, investigate different techniques for applying glaze, fire pieces in oxidation and reduction, and create and mix new glazes. Students need to bring some bisque ware (cone 6 and cone 10) for this class.

Class Meets:

May 6th, 8th, 13th, 15th, 20th, and 22nd

One of the many questions we have with clay in a workshop environment is, how do I finish this piece? With functional pottery, there is a wide variety of glazes that are beautiful, as well as functional. In the world of sculpture, we have the option to use finishes from other art mediums and apply them onto our pieces. In this workshop, we will play and explore with a wide variety of finishes – from pastels to powdered graphite to acrylic paints and so many things in between!

Class Schedule: 9 AM–Noon & 1 PM–4 PM

Explore the magic of printmaking in this one-day workshop with artist Mia Loia. Suitable for all skill levels, the class includes creating monoprints with natural specimens and carving relief blocks inspired by wildlife. Learn to use ink and a press to craft repeatable works on paper.

During this three day workshop, your instructor, Cath Connolly Hudson will guide you through the fundamentals of painting as well as introduce you to concepts of Impressionistic style. You will explore how to use color for emotional expression and how to describe light and space. Whether you are coming back to painting or just beginning this workshop is for you.

During this 2-day, hands-on, intensive workshop with Eck McCanless, participants will learn how to make Agateware on the wheel and carve it to reveal patterns similar to wood grain or peacock feathers. I will go over all the tips and tricks I have learned from being a professional potter for the past 30 years with a sole focus on Agateware for the past 13.

Class Schedule: 9 AM–Noon & 1 PM–4 PM

Discover the beauty of oil pastels in this fun, three-day workshop! Learn a painterly, impressionistic approach to drawing with vibrant colors, exploring layout, values, texture, and color theory. Activities include still-life drawing, on-location landscapes, and recreating a favorite landscape photo. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike!

Using the potter’s wheel to make functional objects can be a very rewarding experience. This class will cover the basics of working on the potter’s wheel. If you have never tried this before, please expect some difficulty in the initial stages. The focus will be to learn centering and then to pull shapes such as bowls (ex. berry bowls, soup bowls, colander, cereal bowls, etc) and cylinders (ex. Mugs, tumblers, sippers – based on the learning curve). The second week of class will be trimming and practicing more shapes. Glazing will take place the final week. Some experience may be necessary. 

Class Meets:

June 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, and 18th

Join this dynamic workshop to refine your painting skills, focusing on clean color mixing, accurate values, and engaging compositions. Open to all levels, the workshop includes morning demos, lectures, and afternoon plein air sessions (weather permitting). Participants will complete at least one painting daily in a supportive, non-competitive environment.

Join award-winning painter and teacher John Guernsey for a workshop focused on refining observation skills, prioritizing key elements in a scene, and creating expressive, skillful paintings. Through demonstrations, discussions, and hands-on painting, participants will gain valuable insights and one-on-one guidance. Open to all skill levels and suitable for both oil and acrylic painters, this workshop promises a fun and inspiring learning experience.