upcoming adult classes
6 week Clay Basics: Handbuilding Techniques Course
2 hours/ 6 weeks @ $160
Wednesdays, from 01/14/26-02/25/26 @ $160
Ages: 13+/Adult
Just getting started and wanting to dip your toe into the vast world of ceramics? Come build some simple, beginner projects of your choice. Miss Ruthie will teach students the basics of hand-building with clay.
Students will learn simple techniques in slab-building, coil-building, pinch pots; how to use a variety of clay tools; how to apply different finishes to clay surfaces; and gain an understanding of clay and its properties.
Each student will make several projects throughout this 6-week course, and will glaze as we go. Students are encouraged to bring along their ideas for projects, and notebooks/sketchbooks for note taking and sketching out ideas. Notebooks/sketchbooks are not required, the MAC has plenty of paper to use for these purposes.
6 week Ceramic Tray-sure Box and Charms Course
2 hours/ 6 weeks @ $160
Fridays, 04/22/26 - 05/27/26
Ages: 13+/Adult
Do you love to collect little treasures? Love all the things tiny and cute? Come build your own world of tiny treasures, and a cute little “tray-sure” box (how Miss Ruthie likes to say it) to contain them. Miss Ruthie will teach students the basics of hand-building with clay. Students will learn simple techniques in slab-building and/or coil-building to create your box. Then, we will use sculpting techniques to create our tiny charms. In the last couple weeks we will take the tiny charms we’ve created into whimsical, wearable jewelry. Students will learn how to use a variety of clay tools; how to apply different finishes to clay surfaces; and gain an understanding of clay and its properties. Each student will make several projects throughout this 6-week course, and will glaze as we go. Students are encouraged to bring along their ideas for projects, and notebooks/sketchbooks for note taking and sketching out ideas.
One-Shot Wheel Throwing
3 hours @ $50.00
First time at the wheel? Ever wanted to try wheel throwing?
Now's your chance!
Join us for a one day, 3 hour session where we’ll walk you through the basics of wheel throwing. Lumpy pots and goofy bowls galore. No extended commitment necessary.
Give it a shot and see if you like it! You’ll throw 3-4 pieces on the wheel and will pick them up 2-3 weeks later (after they’re dried, and fired!).
Classes are limited to 8 participants and students must be 14 years of age or older.
One-Shot Wheel Throwing
3 hours @ $50.00
First time at the wheel? Ever wanted to try wheel throwing?
Now's your chance!
Join us for a one day, 3 hour session where we’ll walk you through the basics of wheel throwing. Lumpy pots and goofy bowls galore. No extended commitment necessary.
Give it a shot and see if you like it! You’ll throw 3-4 pieces on the wheel and will pick them up 2-3 weeks later (after they’re dried, and fired!).
Classes are limited to 8 participants and students must be 14 years of age or older.
One-Shot Wheel Throwing
3 hours @ $50.00
First time at the wheel? Ever wanted to try wheel throwing?
Now's your chance!
Join us for a one day, 3 hour session where we’ll walk you through the basics of wheel throwing. Lumpy pots and goofy bowls galore. No extended commitment necessary.
Give it a shot and see if you like it! You’ll throw 3-4 pieces on the wheel and will pick them up 2-3 weeks later (after they’re dried, and fired!).
Classes are limited to 8 participants and students must be 14 years of age or older.
Create and Chill: Ceramic Candle Stick Holders
3 hours @ $50.00
Miss Ruthie will teach students how to create several ceramic candlestick holders. Students will learn simple handbuilding/slab-building techniques, simple glaze techniques, how to use a variety of clay tools, and gain an understanding of clay and its properties. Each student will make as many candlestick holders as time allows in class, and will decorate and glaze for a once-fire. Students are encouraged to bring snacks and drinks to the class and relax while making art.
One-Shot Wheel Throwing
3 hours @ $50.00
First time at the wheel? Ever wanted to try wheel throwing?
Now's your chance!
Join us for a one day, 3 hour session where we’ll walk you through the basics of wheel throwing. Lumpy pots and goofy bowls galore. No extended commitment necessary.
Give it a shot and see if you like it! You’ll throw 3-4 pieces on the wheel and will pick them up 2-3 weeks later (after they’re dried, and fired!).
Classes are limited to 8 participants and students must be 14 years of age or older.
Create & Chill: Ceramic Shelf/Wall Altar with The Macoupin Art Collective
3 hours @ $50.00
Miss Ruthie will teach students how to create a ceramic shelf/wall altar to hold all your cherished bits and bobs. Students will learn simple handbuilding/slab-building techniques, simple glaze techniques, how to use a variety of clay tools, and gain an understanding of clay and its properties. Each student will make one shelf/altar in class, and will decorate and glaze for a once-fire. Students are encouraged to bring snacks and drinks to the class and relax while making art.