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A250 Pottery I: Intro to Wheel Throwing

$252

with Quinn Schmalenberg

Calendar Apr 8, 2025 at 12 pm, runs for 8 weeks

**Dairy Barn Members at the Individual Level or higher enjoy a 10% Discount**

For Ages 16+ 

This class is a great opportunity to start your journey into functional ceramics. The potter’s wheel is a useful tool with a long history. In this class you will learn all the fundamentals of throwing pottery, from preparing the clay to glazing the surface.

Demonstrations include cylinders, mugs, handles, bowls and trimming. Available Open Studio time outside of regular scheduled classes, assures that you will have plenty of time to practice your new skills.

Tools and materials for this class are included with registration.

Quinn Schmalenberg Instructor Bio

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A254 Painting

$250

with Erica Magnus

Calendar Apr 11, 2025 at 12:30 pm, runs for 8 weeks

**Dairy Barn Members at the Individual Level or higher enjoy a 10% Discount**

For Ages 16+

This class is for all students interested in advancing their painting skills and is intended for any skill level and experience. Beginners and more experienced painters alike benefit from class exercises and in-studio personal instruction designed to build confidence in their individual choices while gaining a solid understanding of painting fundamentals.

Using still life set-ups, each of the eight classes covers step-by-step, essential elements found in successful paintings, including but not limited to...

  • How color and value work together to build form.
  • How composition, perspective, and scale combine for the best results. 

Special focus will be on how to manage color and enhance the overall experience of painting.  Addressed early in the class will be the proper care and maintenance of painting tools, and the differences between painting mediums, brushes, and canvases.

Painting Class Materials List

Erica Magnus Instructor Bio

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A256 Creative Convertible Art Journal

$112

with Danette Pratt

Calendar May 6, 2025 at 12 pm, runs for 3 weeks

**Dairy Barn Members at the Individual Level or higher enjoy a 10% Discount**

For Ages 16+

Teaching Artist, Danette Pratt, shares unique techniques she’s developed for customizable art journals. Infinitely adaptable and accessible, these personalized sketchbook-journals allow makers of all kinds to store and explore ideas, materials, and inspiration sources in one convenient, creative place. In this class, students will also be introduced to various mixed media techniques to enhance their assembled sketchbook, including watercolor, stencil, ink, and collage.

Art-curious seekers and experienced makers are all welcome. This class is especially suited to those who may feel hesitant approaching the blank page of a sketchbook, or enjoy the thrill of editing, eradicating, and starting anew! All essential supplies and materials for this class are included.

Danette Pratt Instructor Bio

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