upcoming adult classes
Fused Glass Workshop
2 hours @ $45.00
Ages 12+
Instructor: Brandace Cloud
Costs: $40
This one shot class is a basic introduction in fused glass, how to cut glass, and how to stack for a tack fusing technique. Learn the basics about glass fusing and the kiln processes. No experience is needed in our glass fusing workshops, we offer step by step instructions. Leave your piece and we will fire it in our kilns for you.
Five Silver Rings!
$80/ 2.5 hours
Join us for learning the basics of metal ring making. Each student will get to decide from silver, copper or brass then you will learn the basics. Students will learn how to measure their fingers (or bring measurements for who you want to make the ring for), cut the wire, file down to the correct shape, solder, and form. Students will be able to make 5 different silver rings in this 2.5 hour long class.
Create and Chill: Ceramic Holiday Ornaments
3 hours @ $50.00
Miss Ruthie will teach friends how to make simple holiday festive ornaments to add to their decoration collection. Students will learn simple slab and stamping techniques, how to use a variety of clay tools, and gain an understanding of clay and its properties. Each student will make, decorate, and glaze their dish in class to be ready for a once-firing process. Students are encouraged to bring snacks, drinks, or whatever else needed to help you get comfortable and relaxed while making art.
All Day- Fused Glass Ornaments
$80/ 4 hours
It’s almost time for Christmas. You can come into the shop and make fused glass ornaments for those you love! Students are welcome to make up to 5 (up to 4”x4”) ornaments. Students may pay $10 extra per ornament for more. These ornaments will be available for pick up Tuesday December 23 (11am to 2pm)- This is the only time we will have available to pick up the ornaments.
One Shot Wheel Throwing
3 hours @ $55
Ages 16+
Ever wanted to try throwing pottery?
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, fired, and glazed!)
All work will be food safe, dishwasher safe, and microwave safe!
One Shot Wheel Throwing
3 hours @ $55
Ages 16+
Ever wanted to try throwing pottery?
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, fired, and glazed!)
All work will be food safe, dishwasher safe, and microwave safe!
Stained Glass: Basics
3 hours @ $65.00
Join us and learn the basics of Tiffany Style Stained glass. Students will learn how to cut glass, how to use the stained glass grinder, how to use copper foil tape to wrap each piece. Then Students will learn how to use the soldering iron to combine all of the pieces together. At the end of the class each student will leave with one small sun catcher. Friend can choose from any image found here: https://macart.org/glass
Fused Glass Workshop
2 hours @ $50.00
Ages 12+
Instructor: Brandace Cloud
Costs: $40
This one shot class is a basic introduction in fused glass, how to cut glass, and how to stack for a tack fusing technique. Learn the basics about glass fusing and the kiln processes. No experience is needed in our glass fusing workshops, we offer step by step instructions. Leave your piece and we will fire it in our kilns for you.
One Shot Wheel Throwing
3 hours @ $55
Ages 16+
Ever wanted to try throwing pottery?
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, fired, and glazed!)
All work will be food safe, dishwasher safe, and microwave safe!
One Shot Wheel Throwing
3 hours @ $55
Ages 16+
Ever wanted to try throwing pottery?
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, fired, and glazed!)
All work will be food safe, dishwasher safe, and microwave safe!
Stained Glass: Basics
3 hours @ $65.00
Join us and learn the basics of Tiffany Style Stained glass. Students will learn how to cut glass, how to use the stained glass grinder, how to use copper foil tape to wrap each piece. Then Students will learn how to use the soldering iron to combine all of the pieces together. At the end of the class each student will leave with one small sun catcher. Friend can choose from any image found here: https://macart.org/glass
Indigo Dyeing
2 hours @ $50
Ages: 10 & up
Learn the fascinating art of indigo dyeing! In this workshop, we'll explore indigo from many angles.
What is indigo? It's an ancient dyeing technique that typically involves folding, twisting or bunching cloth and binding it, then dyeing it in indigo. Whatever is used to bind the fabric will resist the dye, resulting in areas of the cloth that take the distinctive blue dye.
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.
Lino Cut Valentines
2 hours @ $45
Ages: 16+
Description: Get ready for Valentine’s Day! Join Melissa as she teaches the steps to making your own stamps with cutting tools and linoleum. Once the stamps are created, you’ll be stamping and painting your cards. At the end of class, you’ll have your very own stamp to take with you.
Fused Glass Workshop
2 hours @ $50.00
Ages 12+
Instructor: Brandace Cloud
Costs: $40
This one shot class is a basic introduction in fused glass, how to cut glass, and how to stack for a tack fusing technique. Learn the basics about glass fusing and the kiln processes. No experience is needed in our glass fusing workshops, we offer step by step instructions. Leave your piece and we will fire it in our kilns for you.
One Shot Wheel Throwing
3 hours @ $55
Ages 16+
Ever wanted to try throwing pottery?
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, fired, and glazed!)
All work will be food safe, dishwasher safe, and microwave safe!
One Shot Wheel Throwing
3 hours @ $55
Ages 16+
Ever wanted to try throwing pottery?
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, fired, and glazed!)
All work will be food safe, dishwasher safe, and microwave safe!
DIY Home: Watercolor Triptych
3 hours @ $50
Ages: 13+
Do you want something one-of-a-kind for your walls at home, but don’t have the budget to purchase original artwork? Well, come on! You can do it yourself.
Miss Ruthie will teach students how to create an abstract watercolor triptych (a grouping of 3 paintings) to decorate your home. Students will learn simple watercolor, masking, and ink techniques, and gain an understanding of watercolor and its properties. Students will then frame each piece so it’s ready to hang once you get home. Students are welcome to bring frames from home to use because we believe it’s best to use what you’ve already got. However, the MAC has a stash of frames you can choose from for the class. Each student will leave class with 3 framed watercolors ready to spread joy across your walls. Students are encouraged to bring snacks and drinks to the class and relax while making art.
Fused Glass Workshop
2 hours @ $50.00
Ages 12+
Instructor: Brandace Cloud
Costs: $40
This one shot class is a basic introduction in fused glass, how to cut glass, and how to stack for a tack fusing technique. Learn the basics about glass fusing and the kiln processes. No experience is needed in our glass fusing workshops, we offer step by step instructions. Leave your piece and we will fire it in our kilns for you.
Wet Felted Bird Houses
2 hours @ $40
Ages : 12+
Join us to learn about the wet felting. Beginners are welcome to attend the class and learn the basics of using wool roving and warm soapy water to create beautiful wool felt. We will mold this felt into the shape of a birdhouse that will last many years outside. Bring your favorite piece of driftwood to create a unique handle to hang on the house.
DIY Home: Ceramic Dry-Erase Fridge List
2 hours @ $50
Ages: 13+/Adult party night
Miss Ruthie will teach students how to create this ceramic, dry-erase fridge list that looks like a page from a notebook. A nice addition to any refrigerator or magnetic surface where you need to jot down a few notes! Students will learn simple slab and underglaze techniques, how to use a variety of clay tools, and gain an understanding of clay and its properties. Each student will make one fridge list, and glaze and decorate that night to be ready for a once-firing process. Students will have the choice to take home magnets to attach after the piece is fired, or make their piece so it can be hung on a wall without magnets. Students are encouraged to bring snacks and drinks to the class and relax while making art.
One Shot Wheel Throwing
3 hours @ $55
Ages 16+
Ever wanted to try throwing pottery?
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, fired, and glazed!)
All work will be food safe, dishwasher safe, and microwave safe!
DIY Home: Ceramic Paper Towel Roll Holder
3 hours @ $50
Ages: 13+/Adult party night
Miss Ruthie will teach students how to create a ceramic paper towel roll holder. A nice addition to any kitchen, studio, or craft room! This is an opportunity to make an everyday household item into a custom piece of art made for just your space. Students will learn simple slab and underglaze techniques, how to use a variety of clay tools, and gain an understanding of clay and its properties. Each student will make one paper towel roll holder, and glaze and decorate that night to be ready for a once-firing process. Students are encouraged to bring snacks and drinks to the class and relax while making art.
One Shot Wheel Throwing
3 hours @ $55
Ages 16+
Ever wanted to try throwing pottery?
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, fired, and glazed!)
All work will be food safe, dishwasher safe, and microwave safe!
Tie Dye Hearts
2 hours @ $50
Age: 12+
Ms. Bonnie will teach students how to mix fiber reactive dyes, prep fabric or garments for dyeing, and how to fold simple patterns like hearts, spirals, spiders, and geodes. Learn how to rinse out dye so colors remain bright.
Bring your own items from home that are 100% cotton and prewashed.
One Shot Wheel Throwing
3 hours @ $55
Ages 16+
Ever wanted to try throwing pottery?
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, fired, and glazed!)
All work will be food safe, dishwasher safe, and microwave safe!
One Shot Wheel Throwing
3 hours @ $55
Ages 16+
Ever wanted to try throwing pottery?
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, fired, and glazed!)
All work will be food safe, dishwasher safe, and microwave safe!
Metalsmithing - Heart Dangles
Ages: 18 & up
3 hours @ $120 / two people
In this class students will learn how to use the jeweler's saw and solder. We will be creating hearts! Students may choose from a pair of earrings or two matching necklaces. The class fee is for two students. Each pair of students will make either one pair of earrings OR two matching necklaces. This class is meant for beginner’s, no experience is necessary.
Bob Ross Paint-A-Long
3 hour class @ $60
Ages: 14+
Come and join Ms. Ruthie and paint-a-long with Mr. Bob! This is a fun class for all skill levels. Each class is limited to students. We will cue up an episode of The Joy of Painting and start and stop the episode while we paint along with Bob. All materials are included for this 3 hour session.
6 week Watercolor Course
2 hours/ 6 weeks @ $160
Wednesdays, 6pm-8pm
Ages: 13+/Adult
Can you imagine creating new universes with watercolor? In this 6-week watercolor course Miss Ruthie will instruct students who are beginners with watercolor. Students will learn all about the medium and how to use it step by step in fun ways to create unimaginable results. Students will learn and use a variety of watercolor supplies and materials. Students will explore many watercolor techniques, work on their technical art skills like brush precision and pressure, blending and transparency, color theory, etc. Using the techniques and skills learned through studies and technical drills, students will create a final watercolor piece by the end of the course.
6 week Watercolor Course
2 hours/ 6 weeks @ $160
Fridays, 12pm-2pm
Ages: 13+/Adult
Can you imagine creating new universes with watercolor? In this 6-week watercolor course Miss Ruthie will instruct students who are beginners with watercolor. Students will learn all about the medium and how to use it step by step in fun ways to create unimaginable results. Students will learn and use a variety of watercolor supplies and materials. Students will explore many watercolor techniques, work on their technical art skills like brush precision and pressure, blending and transparency, color theory, etc. Using the techniques and skills learned through studies and technical drills, students will create a final watercolor piece by the end of the course.
Batik Techniques
2 hours @ $50.00
Students will learn to apply a hot wax resist to fabric surface then paint with dye to create unique textures and painted images on fabric.
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.
Bob Ross Paint-A-Long
3 hour class @ $60
Ages: 14+
Come and join Ms. Ruthie and paint-a-long with Mr. Bob! This is a fun class for all skill levels. Each class is limited to students. We will cue up an episode of The Joy of Painting and start and stop the episode while we paint along with Bob. All materials are included for this 3 hour session.
Stained Glass: Basics
3 hours @ $65.00
Join us and learn the basics of Tiffany Style Stained glass. Students will learn how to cut glass, how to use the stained glass grinder, how to use copper foil tape to wrap each piece. Then Students will learn how to use the soldering iron to combine all of the pieces together. At the end of the class each student will leave with one small sun catcher. Friend can choose from any image found here: https://macart.org/glass
Stained Glass: Basics
3 hours @ $65.00
Join us and learn the basics of Tiffany Style Stained glass. Students will learn how to cut glass, how to use the stained glass grinder, how to use copper foil tape to wrap each piece. Then Students will learn how to use the soldering iron to combine all of the pieces together. At the end of the class each student will leave with one small sun catcher. Friend can choose from any image found here: https://macart.org/glass
Bob Ross Paint-A-Long
3 hours @ $55.00
Come and join Ms. Ruthie and paint-a-long with Mr. Bob! This is a fun class for all skill levels. Each class is limited to students. We will cue up an episode of The Joy of Painting and start and stop the episode while we paint along with Bob. All materials are included for this 3 hour session.
Brass Etruscan Bracelets
2 hours @ $45.00
Students will learn how to use brass wire to create a beautiful dainty Etruscan bracelet. With the amount of time we have slotted for this class we are hopeful each student will be able to make at least 2 bracelets!
Indigo Dyeing
2 hours @ $45.00
Learn the fascinating art of indigo dyeing! In this workshop, we'll explore indigo from many angles.
What is indigo? It's an ancient dyeing technique that typically involves folding, twisting or bunching cloth and binding it, then dyeing it in indigo. Whatever is used to bind the fabric will resist the dye, resulting in areas of the cloth that take the distinctive blue dye.
Loaf of Soap
2 hours @ $65
Make your own full loaf (10 bars) of Christmas goat milk & tallow soap at The MAC!
This beginner-friendly, hands-on Soap-Along welcomes both brand-new makers as well as past students who simply want to make a beautiful holiday loaf.
We’ll do a quick walk through of the steps of cold-process, goat-milk & tallow soapmaking—safely working with lye, choosing oils, scenting/coloring, and pouring your festive loaf—before you make your very own loaf of soap, but this session is lighter on theory than our Intro to Soapmaking class. Think: make together, have fun, ask questions & get guidance, use our essential oils and plant-based scents, colors & tools.
Your registration includes a premium, reusable wooden & silicone loaf mold—yours to keep—so you can continue making soap at home!
NOTE: Your soap needs a brief set-up time before traveling, so plan to enjoy the Staunton area and pick up your loaf about an hour later.
Bring a long-sleeve button-down shirt/smock to wear over your clothing. All other materials and safety gear included; feel free to bring your own safety glasses if you have favorite.
Optional pop-up shop after class with refill kits & products to keep the fun going at home.
NOTE: You'll be sent further instructions that you'll need before class so make sure and give a good email address that you check often when you register!
Create and Chill: Ceramic Napkin Rings and Place Cards
3 hours @ $50
Miss Ruthie will teach students how to create a set of ceramic napkin rings and reusable place cards for your upcoming holiday dinner tablescape. Students will learn simple slab and stamping techniques, how to use a variety of clay tools, and gain an understanding of clay and its properties. Each student will make at least a set of 4 of each item - or more, if time allows - and glaze and decorate that night to be ready for a once-firing process. Students are encouraged to bring snacks, drinks, or whatever else needed to help you get comfortable and relaxed while making art.
Stained Glass: Basics
3 hours @ $65.00
Join us and learn the basics of Tiffany Style Stained glass. Students will learn how to cut glass, how to use the stained glass grinder, how to use copper foil tape to wrap each piece. Then Students will learn how to use the soldering iron to combine all of the pieces together. At the end of the class each student will leave with one small sun catcher. Friend can choose from any image found here: https://macart.org/glass
Fused Glass Workshop
2 hours @ $45.00
Ages 12+
Instructor: Brandace Cloud
Costs: $40
This one shot class is a basic introduction in fused glass, how to cut glass, and how to stack for a tack fusing technique. Learn the basics about glass fusing and the kiln processes. No experience is needed in our glass fusing workshops, we offer step by step instructions. Leave your piece and we will fire it in our kilns for you.
Stained Glass: Basics
3 hours @ $65.00
Join us and learn the basics of Tiffany Style Stained glass. Students will learn how to cut glass, how to use the stained glass grinder, how to use copper foil tape to wrap each piece. Then Students will learn how to use the soldering iron to combine all of the pieces together. At the end of the class each student will leave with one small sun catcher. Friends can choose from any image found here: https://macart.org/glass
Intro to Goat Milk Soap
2 hours @ $45.00
Ages 16 & up
Come join Ms. Torie of Make My Own Soap and learn how she makes such amazing goat milk soap! Beginners are encouraged to come and learn how to make and design your own soap.
Stained Glass: Basics
3 hours @ $65.00
Join us and learn the basics of Tiffany Style Stained glass. Students will learn how to cut glass, how to use the stained glass grinder, how to use copper foil tape to wrap each piece. Then Students will learn how to use the soldering iron to combine all of the pieces together. At the end of the class each student will leave with one small sun catcher. Friend can choose from any image found here: https://macart.org/glass
Create and Chill: Ceramic Pumpkins
3 hours @ $50
Miss Ruthie will teach students how to create a ceramic pumpkin. 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 a pumpkin 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.
Brass Etruscan Bracelets
2 hours @ $45.00
Students will learn how to use brass wire to create a beautiful dainty Etruscan bracelet.
With the amount of time we have slotted for this class we are hopeful each student will be able to make at least 2 bracelets. This is the first ever brass Etruscan Bracelet class.. You will be our guinea pigs!
Stained Glass: Basics
3 hours @ $65.00
Join us and learn the basics of Tiffany Style Stained glass. Students will learn how to cut glass, how to use the stained glass grinder, how to use copper foil tape to wrap each piece. Then Students will learn how to use the soldering iron to combine all of the pieces together. At the end of the class each student will leave with one small sun catcher. Friend can choose from any image found here: https://macart.org/glass
Create and Chill: Ceramic Ghost Luminaries
3 hours @ $50
Miss Ruthie will teach students how to create a ceramic ghost luminary. 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 a ghost luminary 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.
Fused Glass Workshop
2 hours @ $45.00
Ages 12+
Instructor: Brandace Cloud
Costs: $40
This one shot class is a basic introduction in fused glass, how to cut glass, and how to stack for a tack fusing technique. Learn the basics about glass fusing and the kiln processes. No experience is needed in our glass fusing workshops, we offer step by step instructions. Leave your piece and we will fire it in our kilns for you.
Batik Techniques
2 hours 30 minutes @ $45.00
Students will learn to apply a hot wax resist to fabric surface then paint with dye to create unique textures and painted images on fabric.
Wheel Throwing Tool Making Workshop
4 hours @ $85.00
Join Jim Linksvayer and learn how to hand make paint brushes, needle tools, cutting wires, and sponge on a stick.
This class is for friends who would rather make their own tools than buy them.
If you are an educator- enter code : educator and receive 50% off of your class fees.
Create and Chill: Ceramic Skull Luminaries/Tea Candle Holders
3 hours @ $50
Description: Miss Ruthie will teach students how to create a ceramic skull luminary/tea candle holder. Students will learn simple handbuilding/slab-building and sculpting 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 a skull luminary 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.
Stained Glass: Basics
3 hours @ $65.00
Join us and learn the basics of Tiffany Style Stained glass. Students will learn how to cut glass, how to use the stained glass grinder, how to use copper foil tape to wrap each piece. Then Students will learn how to use the soldering iron to combine all of the pieces together. At the end of the class each student will leave with one small sun catcher.
Drop-In Oil Painting
2 hours @ $10
Come and paint with Mr. Glenn!
The MAC is happy to offer a drop-in Painting class EVERY Thursday. Class is $10 to attend. $5 will get you a canvas. For a drop-in class there is no registration, just show up at 6pm any Thursday and bring cash to class. (If there are any class cancelations- we will post them on our Facebook page- please make sure to check before you come!) Bring in a photo if you’d like to try and copy an image.
Third Thursday of the month- Mr. Glenn will meet all friends at Mississippi Culture to paint in their space!
Expressive Arts
$10.00 or 2 hours volunteering
Expressive Arts: Art Therapy for Retirees and Seniors
The MAC is happy to offer an ongoing artistic expression group for retirees and seniors on Thursdays from 10:30a to 12:30p. Our goal is to provide a safe space for seniors to forge a community, maintain friendships, artistic self-discovery, and break through the isolation of daily life.
Expressive Arts will begin with a 6 week schedule of art and mindfulness exercises. As the group settles in, this forum will provide the opportunity to allow the group members to express what THEY want to learn and develop these interests. This will allow for guest artists to come in and teach skills the group members are most interested in (e.g. pottery, stained glass, painting, etc.)!
We’re trying to keep this class size limited to 12 members so we can keep it hands-on and personal.
Glaze Mixing Workshop
4 hours @ $85.00
Join Jim Linksvayer and learn how to make a low fire clear glaze for ceramic pots. THEN you will learn how to add colorant to those glazes.
If you are an educator - use code : educator and get 50% off the class fees.
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.
Relaxing Gouache Practice for Beginners
2 hours @ $35.00
Have you wanted to try a new medium, but are afraid to invest in new materials? Here’s a chance to practice without the commitment. Come hang out with Miss Ruthie and experiment, practice, and play with gouache. Gouache is an opaque, water-based medium that is made up of gum arabic, water, and pigment. The best thing about gouache is that it’s highly pigmented and dries to a beautiful matte, velvet-like texture. Let’s figure out this medium together!
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.
Drop-In Oil Painting
2 hours @ $10
Come and paint with Mr. Glenn!
The MAC is happy to offer a drop-in Painting class EVERY Thursday. Class is $10 to attend. $5 will get you a canvas. For a drop-in class there is no registration, just show up at 6pm any Thursday and bring cash to class. (If there are any class cancelations- we will post them on our Facebook page- please make sure to check before you come!) Bring in a photo if you’d like to try and copy an image.
Third Thursday of the month- Mr. Glenn will meet all friends at Mississippi Culture to paint in their space!
Expressive Arts
$10.00 or 2 hours volunteering
Expressive Arts: Art Therapy for Retirees and Seniors
The MAC is happy to offer an ongoing artistic expression group for retirees and seniors on Thursdays from 10:30a to 12:30p. Our goal is to provide a safe space for seniors to forge a community, maintain friendships, artistic self-discovery, and break through the isolation of daily life.
Expressive Arts will begin with a 6 week schedule of art and mindfulness exercises. As the group settles in, this forum will provide the opportunity to allow the group members to express what THEY want to learn and develop these interests. This will allow for guest artists to come in and teach skills the group members are most interested in (e.g. pottery, stained glass, painting, etc.)!
We’re trying to keep this class size limited to 12 members so we can keep it hands-on and personal.
Stained Glass: Basics
3 hours @ $65.00
Join us and learn the basics of Tiffany Style Stained glass. Students will learn how to cut glass, how to use the stained glass grinder, how to use copper foil tape to wrap each piece. Then Students will learn how to use the soldering iron to combine all of the pieces together. At the end of the class each student will leave with one small sun catcher. Friend can choose from any image found here: https://macart.org/glass