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Upcoming Classes

Beginning January 7th

Adult Clay Open Studio

6 Week Course, January 7 - February 11 meeting on Fridays from 10am-12pm

For students looking for studio time without instruction. For Ages 15 and up. Any level of artist welcome. We have 3 wheel throwing spaces and 4 Handbuilding spaces available. The class fee is $135 for the 6 weeks & 1 bag of clay.

Beginning Wheel Throwing

6 Week Course, January 7 - February 11 meeting on Fridays from 9am-10am

Wheel throwing class for beginner/novice to intermediate for ages 16 and up. Beginners will receive an introduction to throwing techniques: centering clay, forming cylinders, bowls and plate forms. Glazing applications are also covered.

Beginning January 11th

Teen Ceramics Ages 11-15

6 week course meeting on Tuesdays from January 11 - February 15, 4:30-5:30pm.

Geared towards experiencing many aspects of clay making, the students in this class will create handbuilt pottery and sculptures by acquiring basic skills of pinching, coiling and working with slabs. Students will also be glazing all works with our studio’s array of colors.

Adult Clay Open Studio

6 Week Course, January 11 - February 15 meeting on Tuesdays from 6-8pm

February Classes!

Wheel Throwing and Hand Building Basics for Adults

One Day Workshop! Tuesday, February 1st from 9:30am-12pm

You will be learning the basics of wheel throwing, hand building, and surface decoration in this fun and casual class, taught by instructor Kim Clarke. This is a great way for you to take a break and explore your creative side in this fun introduction to clay.

Youth Acrylic and Watercolor Painting

6 Week course, February 2 - March 9 meeting on Wednesday's from 4:30-5:30pm. Ages (9-17)

Have fun being creative with basic to advanced painting with 3 lessons in acrylic and 3 lessons in watercolor techniques. Students will enjoy themes like animals, sea and landscapes, and Folk Art. Students are encouraged to explore and have input as to what they would like to paint.

Mosaic Basics

6 Week course, February 2 - March 9 meeting on Wednesday's from 6-8:30pm. Adult's Only, 18+

Learn the basics of mosaic design, different materials, several methods of construction, cutting glass and porcelain tiles, and explore options for various types of projects. Complete one or two projects, depending on size and complexity. Design your own or select from the instructor’s patterns.

Facing Your Fears: scaling the walls that keep you from growing as an artist.

4 Week course, February 5 - February 26 meeting on Saturday's from 10am-12:30pm.

We all have a tendency to stick with what we are good at. This does help us to further develop our known skill sets but it also limits our ability to stretch and grow as artists. We will spend four 2 1/2 hour sessions tackling techniques and situations that hold many of us hostage and exploring the opportunities that our " mistakes" present.

Mosaic Stepping Stone

5 Week course, February 15 - March 15 meeting on Tuesday's from 2-4:30pm

Steppingstones can be put along the edge of a walkway to be a colorful accent or put in place as a pathway. They can be set into the ground (grass or soil) or a bed of pea gravel to set them off.

Mosaic Open Studio

4 Week course, February 22 - March 15 meeting on Tuesday's from 2-4:30pm

The Mosaics Open Studio Time is for those who want to work in a classroom environment, build on their skills, and receive occasional additional instruction while working on their own individual projects.

Beginning Wheel Throwing

6 Week course, February 22 - March 29 meeting on Tuesday's from 3-4pm

We provide attentive hands-on wheel throwing instruction in our very small group class size with a 3 to 1 student-teacher ratio. Beginners will receive an introduction to throwing techniques: centering clay, forming cylinders, bowls and plate forms.

Youth Ceramics Class

6 Week course, February 22 - March 29 meeting on Tuesday's from 4:30-5:30pm. For Ages 6-12.

Geared towards experiencing many aspects of clay making, the students in this class will create hand-built pottery and sculptures by acquiring basic skills of pinching, coiling and working with slabs. Students will also be glazing all works with our studio’s array of colors.

Adult Clay Open Studio

6 Week course, February 22 - March 29 meeting on Tuesday's from 6-8pm.

For students looking for studio time without instruction. Will have access to wheels, tools, glazes. Fire and work at your own pace! No limits on quantity. Class size limits : 3 wheel throwing slots, 4 handbuilding spots

Beginning Wheel Throwing

6 Week course, February 25 - April 1 meeting on Friday's from 9-10am.

Adult Clay Open Studio

6 Week course, February 25 - April 1 meeting on Friday's from 10am-12pm

Continual Classes

Learn to Play Guitar or Bass

Learn to play the Guitar or Bass confidently at your own pace. Students will learn the basics and beyond in a comfortable and interactive studio environment. Lessons take place on Wednesdays and are 1/2 hour private, individual lessons. Check out site for available time slots

Gentle Flow With Ellen

$10 drop in fee is paid to the instructor upon arrival. This class meets every Thursday from 4:30-5:30 pm.

Strength & Restore With Mitchell Bond

$10 drop in fee is paid to the instructor upon arrival. This class meets every Monday from 8:30-9:45 AM.

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Bower Center for the Arts

305 N. Bridge Street, Bedford, VA 24523

(540)-586-4235

info@bowercenter.org