What: Wheel Throwing / All levels
Who: Teens 16+ and Adults
When: 6 Thursdays, Feb 5 - Mar 12
Time: 9am-Noon
Instructor: Anne Beyer
Fee: $260
Where: NEW MAG / 500 N 4th Street
In this class you will learn the basics of working with clay through learning to throw on the pottery wheel. Objects covered include cups, vases, bowls, and plates. Students will also learn how to turn their thrown objects into finished pieces by learning trimming techniques, how to attach handles and how to apply glaze. All levels are welcome. Any weather related make-up days will be determined by the instructor.
Bring an old towel. MAG provides each student up to 1 bag of clay. Additional clay will be sold at cost. Fee also includes outside studio time during MAG business hours.
What: Ceramics 2 / Intermediate
Who: Teens 16+ and Adults
When: 6 Thursdays, Feb 5 - Mar 12
Time: 5:30 - 8:30pm
Instructor: Anne Beyer
Fee: $260
Where: NEW MAG / 500 N 4th Street
This is a 6-week class for students who have previously taken wheel throwing for beginners and are able to center and throw a cylinder independently. Building from the skills learned in the introduction class, we will focus on refining our throwing techniques to make more complex forms. Demonstrations will include handle attachments, trimming, surface treatments and how to make a variety of different shapes on the potter’s wheel. Any weather related make-up days will be determined by the instructor.
Bring an old towel. MAG provides each student up to 1 bag of clay. Additional clay will be sold at cost. Fee also includes outside studio time during MAG business hours.
Who: Kids ages 5-8
When: 3rd Thursdays in Feb, March & April
Instructor: Amber Richardson
Time: 4-5pm
Fee: $10 or $25 for all 3 months
PLACE: NEW MAG! 500 N 4th St.
Only one hour, we will have a theme for the week and plenty of supplies for process-led, open-ended imagination and crafting!
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
When: 3rd Thursdays / Feb 19
Time: 6-8pm
Who: Adults
Instructor: Ann Gosser
Fee: $25
PLACE: NEW MAG! 500 N 4th St.
Join us on the Third Thursday of each month as we art journal using various collage elements. No art experience required! This is a great time to explore and play with different art techniques in a relaxed environment. Ann Gosser will walk you through different steps of the process and each month will have a different journaling prompt and technique. If you have art materials or a collection of ephemera you like working with you are encouraged to bring them to class. This year, we will be working on 11x14 canvases. All materials will be provided. Bring a friend, your favorite drink, and a desire to create art for yourself.
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
When: 3rd Friday of the month / Feb 20 / March 20 / April 17
Ages: 3-5 drop off or with adult helper, sibs ok
Time: 10-11am
Instructor: Amber Richardson
Fee: $10
PLACE: MAG - 500 N 4th Street
Get ready to get messy! Kids & helpers will be doing different fun projects every week, with a process oriented approach to creating. The fall classes will be inside the MAG at 500 N. 4th Street. Please wear old / play clothes!
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
When: 3rd Friday of the month / Feb 20 / March 20 / April 17
Ages: 3-5 drop off or with adult helper, sibs ok
Time: 10-11am
Instructor: Amber Richardson
Fee: $25 for all 3 months!
PLACE: MAG - 500 N 4th Street
Get ready to get messy! Kids & helpers will be doing different fun projects every week, with a process oriented approach to creating. The fall classes will be inside the MAG at 500 N. 4th Street. Please wear old / play clothes!
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
Who: Teens 13+ & Adults
When: Friday / February 20
Instructor: Anna Sohl
Time: 6-8pm
Fee: $35 or $60/pair
WHERE: NEW MAG! 500 N 4th St.
Bring your date, spouse, friend, sister, mother or come solo. In this Clay Date you will learn the basics of slab or handbuilding to create a mug… or a “monster mug” if you want to add some spooky flair. This is a great activity for date night, girls night out or a fun experience with your teen. No experience necessary. Pieces will be ready a few weeks after class.
*Due to high online processing fees, if you want the MAG member 10% discount, please pay for class in-person.
When: Saturday / February 21
Time: 10-Noon
Who: TWEENS (Ages 8-13)
Instructor: Ann Gosser
Fee: $20
Where: NEW MAG / 500 N 4th St
Come spend a Saturday morning making cake—fake cakes! Use clay, other items & your imagination for a fun morning of crafting.
*Due to high online processing fees, if you want the MAG member 10% discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG.
WHO: Ages 14 to Adult
WHEN: Saturday, Feb 28
TIME: 10-2 (bring a snack or sack lunch)
WHERE: NEW MAG! 500 N 4th Street
INSTRUCTOR: Terri Sauer
FEE: $70
Enameling is the process of fusing ground glass to the surface of metal objects. For centuries, it allowed artists to add color and depth to jewelry and reliquaries, as well as add miniature paintings and portraits to their designs. Enamel artists today continue to experiment and push the boundaries of what enamel can do and it all starts here with the basics.
This class will explore painting and drawing techniques to further explore the use of enamel as an element for jewelry making. Students will create multiple samples that can be incorporated into earrings and pendants. Previous experience helpful, but not required. All materials included.
WHAT: Adventures in Watercolor
WHO: Teens & Adults
WHEN: 5 Tuesdays in March (3, 10, 17, 24, 31)
TIME: 10-Noon
INSTRUCTOR: Grady Pennington
FEE: $150 (materials included)
PLACE: NEW MAG! 500 N 4th St.
This 5 week class, for beginners & intermediates alike, will explore free-form abstract watercolor with Grady--working intuitively, but grounded in technique. Grady will share some of his favorite experimental techniques. Participants will pick up technical skills working with colors and layers of paint. All materials will be provided.
Who: Kids age 8+
When: 4 Tuesdays - March 10, 17, 24, 31
Instructor: Ann Gosser
Time: 4-5:30pm
Fee: $50
PLACE: NEW MAG! 500 N 4th St.
We will take a look at books and students will problem solve how to turn every detail into their own 3 dimensional world using a variety of media in a this multiage, low stress, process oriented environment.
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
When: Saturday / March 7
Time: 10am-1pm
Who: Teens & Adults with basic crochet knowledge - comfortable with making a chain and how to single crochet.
Instructor: Shannon Boyd
Fee: $35
Where: NEW MAG / 500 N 4th St
Do you know how to make a chain and/or single crochet but don’t know what to do next? This class will give you the skills to use the basic stitches to make shaped and textured objects. We will also discuss how to read patterns and charts, and learn about different yarns and crochet tools. Based on time and student progress, we will end by making a crocheted flower or four-leaf clover, just in time for Spring!
Please bring size 4 or 5 needles if you have. If not, the MAG will provide.
Who: Adults / Ultimate beginners & those who need a refresher
When: Sat, March 14, 9am-4pm (lunch break as needed, bring a lunch if you like.)
Sun, March 15, 10am-4pm (you can come late or stay late on Sunday as needed, lunch on own)
Instructor: Eileen & Brittney
Fee: $100 all materials included
PLACE: NEW MAG! 500 N 4th St.
Learn the whole process of weaving on a 4 harness floor loom --from winding warp and dressing the loom to weaving and finishing your project! We will be using a variety of colors and materials. Participants will will leave with a finished project of their choice—scarf, table runner, sampler, or saori project. Class size is limited so we can help participants plan & design their individual projects.
This class is suited for ultimate beginners or return students who need a refresher course in setting up the loom or want to try a different project. A microwave and small fridge is available if you want to bring a lunch either day, or there will be time to come & go for lunch if you like. Sunday times can be flexible with anyone who needs to come late &/or stay late. Looms can also be worked on the week after class if you need to finish.
Who: Kids ages 5-8
When: 3rd Thursdays in Feb, March & April
Instructor: Amber Richardson
Time: 4-5pm
Fee: $10
PLACE: NEW MAG! 500 N 4th St.
Only one hour, we will have a theme for the week and plenty of supplies for process-led, open-ended imagination and crafting!
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
When: 3rd Thursdays / Mar 19
Time: 6-8pm
Who: Adults
Instructor: Ann Gosser
Fee: $25
PLACE: NEW MAG! 500 N 4th St.
Join us on the Third Thursday of each month as we art journal using various collage elements. No art experience required! This is a great time to explore and play with different art techniques in a relaxed environment. Ann Gosser will walk you through different steps of the process and each month will have a different journaling prompt and technique. If you have art materials or a collection of ephemera you like working with you are encouraged to bring them to class. This year, we will be working on 11x14 canvases. All materials will be provided. Bring a friend, your favorite drink, and a desire to create art for yourself.
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
When: 3rd Friday of the month / Feb 20 / March 20 / April 17
Ages: 3-5 drop off or with adult helper, sibs ok
Time: 10-11am
Instructor: Amber Richardson
Fee: $10
PLACE: MAG - 500 N 4th Street
Get ready to get messy! Kids & helpers will be doing different fun projects every week, with a process oriented approach to creating. The fall classes will be inside the MAG at 500 N. 4th Street. Please wear old / play clothes!
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
Date: Saturday, March 21
Time: 10-2:30*
Who: Teens 16+ & Adults
Instructor: Mary Gwyn Bowen
Fee: $55
PLACE: NEW MAG! 500 N 4th St.
*bring a snack/ sack lunch
Using watercolor pencils, we will seek to capture the beauty, color and texture of sunny daffodils. Following the tradition of 19th century botanical painters we will focus on the uniqueness of the individual flower.This workshop will teach watercolor techniques in the style of the 18th and 19th Century Botanicals painters using live flowers to capture the unique color and shape of individual flowers, buds and leaves.
No experience is necessary!
Date: Saturday, April 11
Time: 1-3pm
Who: Teens & Adults
Instructor: Jannette Parent
Fee: $35
PLACE: NEW MAG! 500 N 4th St.
Creative Reset: A Liberating Art Experience
Step into a space where creativity flows freely and perfection takes a back seat. In this expressive painting class, we’ll break away from visual expectations and embrace the joy of spontaneous creation. Through playful exploration and intuitive mark-making, you’ll reconnect with your artistic spark and rediscover the thrill of making art without fear.
Whether you're a seasoned artist or just beginning your journey, this class invites you to:
Let go of rigid outcomes and trust your creative instincts
Experiment with color, texture, and movement
Cultivate mindfulness through artistic play
Transform mistakes into moments of insight and growth
No experience necessary—just a willingness to show up, be curious, and create from the heart.
- ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED -
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
When: Saturday / March 28
Time: 10-Noon
Who: TWEENS (Ages 8-13)
Instructor: Ann Gosser
Fee: $20
Where: NEW MAG / 500 N 4th St
Come spend a Saturday morning making cartoon clay paintings! Use clay, other items & your imagination for a fun morning of crafting.
*Due to high online processing fees, if you want the MAG member 10% discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG.
Who: Teens 16+ and Adults
When: 5 Tuesdays / April 14 - May 12
Time: 6-8pm
Instructor: Anna Sohl
Fee: $155
Where: NEW MAG / 500 N 4th St
In this introduction to ceramics class, we will be using electric wheels to create functional objects. All levels welcome! Bring an old towel. Fee includes clay as well as outside studio time to be arranged with instructor.
*Due to high online processing fees, please pay for class at the MAG to receive the 10% membership discount.
Who: Kids ages 5-8
When: 3rd Thursdays in Feb, March & April
Instructor: Amber Richardson
Time: 4-5pm
Fee: $10
PLACE: NEW MAG! 500 N 4th St.
Only one hour, we will have a theme for the week and plenty of supplies for process-led, open-ended imagination and crafting!
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
When: 3rd Thursdays / April 16
Time: 6-8pm
Who: Adults
Instructor: Ann Gosser
Fee: $25
PLACE: NEW MAG! 500 N 4th St.
Join us on the Third Thursday of each month as we art journal using various collage elements. No art experience required! This is a great time to explore and play with different art techniques in a relaxed environment. Ann Gosser will walk you through different steps of the process and each month will have a different journaling prompt and technique. If you have art materials or a collection of ephemera you like working with you are encouraged to bring them to class. This year, we will be working on 11x14 canvases. All materials will be provided. Bring a friend, your favorite drink, and a desire to create art for yourself.
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
What: Intermediate Wheel
Who: Teens 16+ and Adults
When: April 16-May 14
Time: 6-8pm
Instructor: Anna Sohl
Fee: $155
Where: NEW MAG / 500 N 4th Street
For those who have taken a few intro classes and are ready to learn more, we will be using electric wheels to create functional objects. Bring an old towel. Fee includes clay as well as outside studio time to be arranged with instructor.
*Due to high online processing fees, please pay for class at the MAG to receive the 10% membership discount.
When: 3rd Friday of the month / Feb 20 / March 20 / April 17
Ages: 3-5 drop off or with adult helper, sibs ok
Time: 10-11am
Instructor: Amber Richardson
Fee: $10
PLACE: MAG - 500 N 4th Street
Get ready to get messy! Kids & helpers will be doing different fun projects every week, with a process oriented approach to creating. The fall classes will be inside the MAG at 500 N. 4th Street. Please wear old / play clothes!
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
When: Saturday / April 18
Time: 10-Noon
Who: TWEENS (Ages 8-13)
Instructor: Ann Gosser
Fee: $20
Where: NEW MAG / 500 N 4th St
Come join this FUN self portrait class — drawing & watercolor & learning techniques along the way.
*Due to high online processing fees, if you want the MAG member 10% discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG.
Who: Adults
When: Friday / April 24
Time: 6-8pm
Instructor: Anna Sohl
Fee: $40/one or $75/pair
Bring your date, spouse, friend, sibling, parent or come solo. In this Clay Date you will try out the pottery wheel and learn to make a bowl. (Everyone will have their own wheel.) This is a great activity for date night or girls night out. No experience necessary. Bring an old towel - hand sized or full sized.
Note: We cannot guarantee a “wonderful” bowl from this class. The wheel is a difficult skill to master, but we will do our best to help you create something to take home. Pieces will be ready a few weeks after class.
*Due to high online processing fees, if you want the MAG member 10% discount, please pay for class in-person.
WHO: Adults / Intermediate to Advanced Weavers
WHEN: Saturday & Sunday / May 2 & 3
TIME: Saturday 9-5 / Sunday 10-4 (Sunday hours are flexible..class will go when everyone is finished with the samples & packed up.)
FEE: $125 (paid to MAG) + $35 material & notebook fee (paid to instructor day-of class)
INSTRUCTOR: Debbie Todhunter
WHERE: NEW MAG! 500 N 4th St
*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
While purists don’t consider any handwoven textiles as lace (per Donna Muller), weavers for centuries have woven gossamer fabrics for clothing and table and bed linens.
You’ve heard of Swedish lace, Huck lace, canvas weave, Bronson lace, and more, but can you tell one from the other? Starting with the “first” lace structure, you will learn
what differentiates one from the other,
how to accentuate your cloth with judicious color selection and accents,
how to design simple arrangements of the lace blocks, and
what the availability of multiple harnesses can add.
Skill Level: This is not a learn-to-weave class; students must be able to properly warp a loom, and read a draft.
MATERIAL PACKET
Materials fee includes a notebook with extensive notes and bibliography as well as all drafts. Payable to Debbie Todhunter on day-of class - check or cash .
REQUIREMENTS
You will need to bring your pre-warped floor or table loom to the MAG for this workshop (you will receive an instructional packet before the workshop). Lunch will be provided both days of the workshop, but we would also like you to bring a snack to share. A (small) fridge, microwave & toaster oven are available to use. This class will be held at NEW MAG at 500 N. 4th Street. There will be a set up time on Friday night to drop off looms & set up.
LOOMS
When you register, indicate what brand you loom is, width & how many shafts. Please email us at murrayartguild@gmail.com if you need to use a MAG loom.
Who: Adults
When: Friday / May 8
Time: 6-8pm
Instructor: Anna Sohl
Fee: $40/one or $75/pair
Bring your date, spouse, friend, sibling, parent or come solo. In this Clay Date you will try out the pottery wheel and learn to make a bowl. (Everyone will have their own wheel.) This is a great activity for date night or girls night out. No experience necessary. Bring an old towel - hand sized or full sized.
Note: We cannot guarantee a “wonderful” bowl from this class. The wheel is a difficult skill to master, but we will do our best to help you create something to take home. Pieces will be ready a few weeks after class.
*Due to high online processing fees, if you want the MAG member 10% discount, please pay for class in-person.
Who: Adults
When: Friday / May 8
Time: 6-8pm
Instructor: Anna Sohl
Fee: $40/one or $75/pair
Bring your date, spouse, friend, sibling, parent or come solo. In this Clay Date you will try out the pottery wheel and learn to make a bowl. (Everyone will have their own wheel.) This is a great activity for date night or girls night out. No experience necessary. Bring an old towel - hand sized or full sized.
Note: We cannot guarantee a “wonderful” bowl from this class. The wheel is a difficult skill to master, but we will do our best to help you create something to take home. Pieces will be ready a few weeks after class.
*Due to high online processing fees, if you want the MAG member 10% discount, please pay for class in-person.
When: Saturday / June 13
Time: 11-1
Who: Adults & Older teens
Fee: 8” $85
Participants will choose between making an 8” or 12” fused glass birdbath. All elements and materials will be provided. No prior glass experience is needed as students will learn basic glass cutting, designing and beginner fusing techniques. All materials will be provided. This is a 2hr class and completed projects will be returned to MAG at a later date to be decided by the instructor.
When: Saturday / June 13
Time: 11-1
Who: Adults & Older teens
Fee: 12” $110
Participants will choose between making an 8” or 12” fused glass birdbath. All elements and materials will be provided. No prior glass experience is needed as students will learn basic glass cutting, designing and beginner fusing techniques. All materials will be provided. This is a 2hr class and completed projects will be returned to MAG at a later date to be decided by the instructor.
