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Thursday Night Open Clay Studio – No Instruction
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November 19
December 17
January 7
February 4
March 25
April 1
May 13
Each session meets from 5:30 – 7:30 pm in the Pottery Studio.
$50 includes 2 lbs of clay, use of all tools and wheels, firing, and glaze.
This is a once a month open studio work time for students who already have some knowledge of working with clay, no instruction is provided. Fee includes 2 hours of working time in the studio with use of all tools, 2 lbs of clay firing, and glazing. Extra clay can be purchased for an additional fee.
Drawing and Painting with Steve Close
Wednesdays, 1:00-3:00pm
4 Classes: $100, $95 member
This is an introduction to the materials and techniques of painting and drawing for all students. Working from direct observation and a variety of subject matter, this class will focus on color and basic concepts of form, light, and composition.
Intermediate Wheel Throwing
with Nick McNeal
Prerequisite: Beginner Wheel Throwing
4 sessions, Thursdays, Nov. 5, 12, Dec.10, TBD
6-8pm, $180
Max. 5
Intermediate Clay Hand-Building Mini Session
with Julie Compton
Prerequisite: Lunch Break Pottery
4 sessions, Fridays, Nov. 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4 (No class Nov. 27)
12-1:30pm, $85
Min. 2, Max. 8
Watercolor Crash Course!
Callaway Chapel
with Brenda Stevens
Saturday, November 7
12:30-4:30pm, $65
Min. 4, Max. 8
Brenda has developed a unique, condensed method of teaching so that everyone can experience the exciting medium of watercolor without the immediate need of drawing skills or painting experience.
She created twelve paintings for the series Watercolor Crash Course! Subjects include birds, flowers, landscapes, and buildings. The subjects need not be taken in any particular order, and you will learn something new with each subject you paint. You will learn how to transfer one of her line drawings to your watercolor paper and then how to mix primary colors to make all the colors you want for that painting. You will learn basic watercolor techniques that can be used in any painting. Brenda’s demonstrations will walk you step by step, through the entire process and in just four hours, you will
have the satisfaction of finishing a small painting to take home. You will be amazed what you can accomplish!
Mixed Media Faux Stained Glass
with Julie Compton
Saturday, November 14
1-3pm, $40
Min. 4, Max. 18
Create a faux stained glass work on canvas using a variety of mixed media materials! Take home an original creation and knowledge of how to use a variety of materials including alcohol inks and gold foil!
COOKING CLASSES WITH CHEF TARA OGLETREE
Girls’ Night: Edible Art Boards Workshop
with Chef Tara
Saturday, November 14
5-7pm, $65
Min. 6, Max. 15
Join Chef Tara for a creative, hands‑on culinary art experience introducing her new Edible Art Boards series. In this workshop, guests will design their own edible artwork on a canvas using beautifully arranged ingredients, guided step‑by‑step in a relaxed, social setting.
Participants may choose to create either a Butter Board Canvas or a Charcuterie Cream Cheese Canvas, each offering a unique approach to edible design. Both options allow guests to swirl, shape, and style ingredients into a visually striking composition.
Spring 2027 Adult Classes and Workshops
Multiple Week Sessions
Exploring Textiles
with Loi Lang
Wednesdays (4 weeks)
January 13, 20, 27, February 3
5-7pm
$200
max. of 16
In this four-week workshop, you will explore fabric as a medium for creative expression through color, texture, composition, and stitch. Experiment with fabric painting and mark-making, create compositions using cut and layered fabric, and learn basic appliqué and hand-stitching techniques. Each session introduces new techniques as you work toward an original textile wall hanging. No previous experience is required.
Lunch Break Pottery Clay Handbuilding
with Julie Compton
Every other Friday, (6 Weeks)
January 15, 29, February 12, 26, March 12, 26
12-1:30pm
$120
max. of 8
This class is for beginning potters. Learn the hand building techniques of pinch, slab, and coil, and the art of glazing. Participants will produce a minimum of 3 pieces to keep.
Intermediate and Advanced Clay Handbuilding
with Julie Compton
Every other Friday, (6 Weeks)
January 22, February 5, 19, March 5, 19, April 2
10-11:30am
$130
max. of 8
This class is for students that have already completed the Lunch Break Pottery class and are ready to apply the learned techniques at a higher level. Participants will create a minimum of 3 pieces to keep.
Intro to Machine Sewing: Make Your Own Tote Bag
with Loi Lang
Wednesdays (4 weeks)
February 10, 17, 24, March 3
5-7pm
$200
max. of 10
Learn the fundamentals of machine sewing as you work toward creating your own tote bag. Over four weeks, you will become familiar with a sewing machine, practice essential sewing techniques, and learn how to measure, cut, assemble, and finish a simple project. Each session builds on the skills developed in the previous week, helping you gain confidence at the machine while creating a practical, handmade bag. No previous sewing experience is required.
Beginner Wheel Throwing
with Nick McNeal
Thursdays, (6 weeks)
February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18
6-8pm
$250
max. of 5
Intermediate Wheel Mini Session
with Nick McNeal
Thursdays, (4 weeks)
April 15, 22, 29, May 6
6-8pm
$180
max. of 5
Intermediate Clay Handbuilding Mini Session
with Julie Compton
Fridays, (4 weeks)
April 16, 23, 30, May 7
12-1:30pm
$85
max. of 8
Prerequisite: Lunch Break Pottery
One Day and Consecutive Days Workshops
2 Day Beginner and Intermediate Pastel Workshop
with Preston King
Saturday and Sunday
January 30 & 31
10am-4pm
$225
min. of 6, max. of 12
This two-day workshop focuses on composition, color, and negative space, combining demonstrations, hands-on painting, individual instruction, and group critiques. On Day One, participants will explore negative shapes and work from a common reference image following a facilitator demonstration. On Day Two, students will continue developing their skills using selected photographic references and/or a floral arrangement from life. Throughout the workshop, participants will work at their own pace while receiving personalized guidance and participating in constructive group critiques. Students should bring several printed reference images and arrive on Day Two with their paper mounted. There is no scheduled lunch break, but participants are encouraged to bring their lunch to eat at their convenience. Participants may take breaks as needed.
Indigo Fabric Dyeing Workshop
with Loi Lang
Saturday, February 6
12:30-3:30pm
$65
max. of 10
Explore the art of indigo dyeing in this hands-on workshop. You will experiment with traditional resist-dyeing techniques, including Shibori, to create distinctive patterns and designs on fabric. Discover how folding, binding, and manipulating fabric produce unexpected results, and leave with your own custom-designed indigo-dyed fabric. All materials are included.
Watercolor Crash Course! The Great Blue Heron
with Brenda Stevens
Saturday, April 24
12:30-4:30pm
$65
min. of 4, max. of 8
You don’t need drawing or painting skills to experience the exciting medium of watercolor. I’ve created this class specifically for beginners, but more advanced students enjoy it too. It can serve as the gateway to watercolor or provide a refresher course in the medium. I will walk you, step by step, through the entire painting process and in just four hours you will have a small painting to take home. You will learn to mix the three primary colors (red, yellow, blue) to make all the colors you need for each painting. You will also learn basic watercolor techniques like wet in wet, wet on dry, mingling, and more. With just a few techniques you can paint skies and clouds, trees, reflections in water, the texture of an old barn, and smooth flower petals. Every time you choose a different subject in the Crash Course series, you will learn new techniques and practice mixing colors.
Introduction to Joomchi
with Julie Compton
Saturday, May 1
12:30-2:30pm
$45
min. of 2, max. of 15
Joomchi is a 500-year-old traditional Korean paper-making and manipulation technique that uses water and physical agitation to fuse multiple layers of mulberry paper (hanji) into a single, strong, fabric-like material.
What is the cancellation policy?
Any cancellation or change made more than two weeks before your first day of a workshop carries an administrative fee of $25; if you cancel your registration before the two-week deadline, you will receive a refund less the $25 fee. No refunds can be given for cancellations made less than one week prior to the start of the selected workshop.
The LaGrange Art Museum reserves the right to cancel any workshop that does not meet minimum enrollment (usually six people) or for other unforeseen circumstances. We will do our best to notify you at least one week prior to the start of a workshop if a particular workshop is canceled. Any payments made toward a workshop that the LaGrange Art Museum cancels will be eligible for a full refund or can be applied to another workshop if space permits.