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Hampden--Introduction to Clay: Handbuilding & the Pottery Wheel Session 2
with Melanie Crowe

Satisfy your curiosity about clay! Come get your hands dirty in this fun introduction to handbuilding and throwing clay on the pottery wheel! This 4 week class will provide hands-on instruction covering the fundamentals of clay both handbuilding and throwing: centering, opening, pulling up and shaping your pots. You’ll learn about the stages that clay goes through – from wet, to leather-hard, to bone-dry and about the hand-tools used for trimming and creating texture on pots. Please wear casual, loose fitting clothes and closed-toe shoes that can get dirty. If you would like to hand build please call the office to register. We have four pottery wheels that will be shared and utilized during each session.
Time: 6:00-7:30 pm
Session 2: May 5, 7, 9, 15
Hampden--Intermediate Watercolor
with Obrianna Cornelius

Intermediate level (some basic watercolor experience required)
In this class you'll get all the tools you need to take your watercolor paintings to the next level. We will cover drawing for a painting, composition, and how to create a finished painting. This class is designed to challenge you as an artist. Come in with your ideas and see them come to life in this exciting class. You will walk away more confident and skilled in creating beautiful scenes, still lives and portraits.
Materials Needed :
- Set of watercolor paints (tube)
- Paint brushes in a variety of sizes with at least one around an inch wide.
- Cup for water
- Paper Towels
- Blow Dryer
- 9x12 140lb Canson Watercolor Paper
- Pencils
- Masking tape
- Artist Board
- Micron pens
- Optional: Easel, apron or paint shirt, box or bag to carry everything in, colored pencils, markers, and anything else you like to create with.
Hampden--Introduction to Clay: Handbuilding & the Pottery Wheel Session 3
with Melanie Crowe

Satisfy your curiosity about clay! Come get your hands dirty in this fun introduction to handbuilding and throwing clay on the pottery wheel! This 4 week class will provide hands-on instruction covering the fundamentals of clay both handbuilding and throwing: centering, opening, pulling up and shaping your pots. You’ll learn about the stages that clay goes through – from wet, to leather-hard, to bone-dry and about the hand-tools used for trimming and creating texture on pots. Please wear casual, loose fitting clothes and closed-toe shoes that can get dirty. If you would like to hand build please call the office to register. We have four pottery wheels that will be shared and utilized during each session.
Time: 6:00-7:30 pm
Session 3: May 12, 14, 16, 22
Hampden--Mommy and Me Dragonfly Painting Class
with Obrianna Cornelius

Ages: 5 - 17
This one time paint and sip style class is intended for kids and parents, or anyone really! The instructor is fun and easy to follow as she teaches you through creating your own painting. Join with your child or invite some friends. This is a perfect environment to flex your artistic muscles and have fun! This will be an acrylic painting of a dragonfly. Feel free to improvise and choose your own colors while the teacher explains the method! So grab your brushes and settle in for a fun and creative evening!
Materials Fee: $15 paid to instructor at time of class
Time: 5:30-7:30
Date: Tuesday, 6/3/25