Satisfy your curiosity about clay! Come get your hands dirty in this fun introduction to handbuilding and throwing clay on the pottery wheel! This 4 week class will provide hands-on instruction covering the fundamentals of clay both handbuilding and throwing: centering, opening, pulling up and shaping your pots. You’ll learn about the stages that clay goes through – from wet, to leather-hard, to bone-dry and about the hand-tools used for trimming and creating texture on pots. Please wear casual, loose fitting clothes and closed-toe shoes that can get dirty. If you would like to hand build please call the office to register. We have four pottery wheels that will be shared and utilized during each session.

Time: 6:00-7:30 pm
Session 1: April 28, 30, May 2, 8 

This class will be an introduction to hand-building with clay! In these 7-week sessions, you will learn to make both functional and sculptural pieces, ranging from cups, platters, and vessels to more sculptural work like wall pockets, garden gnomes, and funky planters…the possibilities are endless! We will explore coiling, slab building, molds, and more. We will also focus time on learning different surfacing and glazing techniques to create unique textures and designs. The small class size allows for a fun, relaxed, and collaborative learning environment for people with all experience levels. Instructor: Piper Smith. All classes are held at the Art and Nature Center at Tannery Brook.

Session III: 7 classes, Mondays, 4/28-6/16 (no class on 5/26), 6:00pm-8:00pm, $200

Add to the online listing: Additional, optional work time will be offered for open studio members and current students on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays between 10 am and 1 pm and Fridays from 5pm-8pm. This extra, optional work time is first come, first serve for available space. The studio will be closed on federal holidays unless otherwise specified.

The goal of Introduction to Public Speaking and Communications is to provide caring, professional, and patient instruction, forging successful confidence-building. You will learn why we get uncomfortable “on stage” and attain proven techniques to be a better communicator. You will receive candid feedback in a trusting environment. Whether you are preparing for a job interview or simply wish to become a more confident communicator, this course is for you.

There's no better way to draw a landscape than to experience and observe it in person. Learn about the tools, materials, and techniques plein air artists use to capture their natural surroundings using pencil and wash on paper. The initial class will take place inside where observational drawing, composition, approach, and supplies will be discussed. The following three classes will take place at selected locations within five miles of the WRAE classroom. A suggested supply list will be provided.

Sign up, dreamers, artists, and cartographers!! Ever wondered how to chart a course or explore lands in new, exciting ways?! It’s as easy as bringing the world to your figure tips!

Maps are much more than just turn by turn directions. Maps can open a world that you have never seen before, you can change the world just by understanding the power of GIS (Geographic Information Systems).

In this course you will be using free open-source software called QGIS. You will learn how to create your own finding, creating, and changing data from different free sources to create a new world!!

Students need to bring a laptop (a PC or MacBook), a storage device is recommended, and a smartphone is helpful as a data collector.

Join this class with Kelly Monroe, the owner of In The Magic Travel, and gain valuable insights into planning your next magical vacation. With over a decade of experience specializing in all Disney destinations, Kelly will provide comprehensive information on resorts, park tickets, theme parks, dining plans, and more. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned Disney enthusiast, Kelly's expertise will equip you with everything you need to know to create an unforgettable Disney experience!

PLEASE NOTE THE DATE IS 4/28 IT IS DIFFERENT THEN THE DATE IN THE PRINT AND ONLINE CATALOG. 

Join us for this combo of Vinyasa and Hatha yoga styles for a slower paced, feel-good flow class. Smooth transitions between postures then holding for several rounds of breath with emphasis on form and alignment, help us with better balance, body awareness and feeling revitalized! Bring: Yoga mat, 2 yoga blocks and strap. (Blocks and straps are available to borrow) Level: Beginner - Intermediate. Movement from floor to standing several times. Modifications are provided. Please note, the first class of session one will be held on Wednesday, 1/22 instead of Tuesday, 1/21. All other dates are the same.