Classes & Workshops

MB provides art classes for students of all ages. Our education model is based on experiential learning with a focus on skills rather than finished products. Our goal is to provide empowerment through knowledge and create a collaborative and inspiring community environment.
Ceramics Classes
Instructor: Martín Hanley
This intermediate class series will help advanced beginners get to the next level of throwing. Students are required to have a strong foundation of throwing, including being able to center and pull straight walls independently.
Instructor: Caralyn Aufiero
This beginner class will cover the fundamentals of wheel throwing, including wedging, centering, pulling and more. No experience required.
Instructor: Jane Zell
This hybrid class series will cover both wheel throwing and basic hand-building and surface decorating techniques tailored to your interests. No experience required.
Instructor: Knaide Rosenberg
This All Levels class is perfect for students looking to work in an environment where they have the support of an instructor while improving both wheel throwing and hand-building skills. No experience required.
Instructor: Martín Hanley
This All Levels class is perfect for students looking to work in an environment where they have the support of an instructor while improving both wheel throwing and hand-building skills. No experience required.
Instructor: Kymberlee Keckler
This Intermediate level, 6-week project-centered class will be all about surface design! Techniques include creating texture using stamps & sprigs, stencils, inlay & trailing, water sanding, UG transfers, wax & latex glaze layering, and more!
Instructor: Martín Hanley
This beginner class series will help students new to the potter’s wheel learn the foundations of throwing. No experience necessary.
Instructor: Martín Hanley
This intermediate class series will help advanced beginners get to the next level of throwing. Students are required to have a strong foundation of throwing, including being able to center and pull straight walls independently.
Have you always wanted to try the wheel? Or are you ready to dust off your skills from a time past?
Join us for a special opportunity to learn how to use the potter's wheel from a seasoned professional! Under their guidance, learn the basics of throwing. At the end of the night, choose one piece to keep. We will glaze the piece for you with your preferred glaze color!
Instructor: TBD
School’s out for summer! Join us for a fun one-week youth clay series, Monday-Friday 1:30pm-5:00pm. Students will learn the ins and outs of sculpting in this hand building class. No experience required. This course is appropriate for youth ages 8-12 years old.
Instructor: TBD
School’s out for summer! Join us for a fun one-week youth clay series, Monday-Friday 1:30pm-5:00pm. Students will learn the ins and outs of sculpting in this hand building class. No experience required. This course is appropriate for youth ages 8-12 years old.
Instructor: Lisa Walker
This beginner class will cover the fundamentals of wheel throwing, including wedging, centering, pulling and more. No experience required.
Instructor: Jane Zell
This beginner-friendly class series will cover basic wheel-throwing and hand-building and surface decorating techniques tailored to students’ interests. No experience required. This course is for youth ages 8-12 years old.
Instructor: Jane Zell
This hybrid class series will cover both wheel throwing and basic hand-building and surface decorating techniques tailored to your interests. No experience required.
Instructor: Lisa WB Walker
This All Levels class is perfect for students looking to work in an environment where they have the support of an instructor while improving both wheel throwing and hand-building skills. No experience required.
Instructor: Lisa WB Walker
This All Levels class is perfect for students looking to work in an environment where they have the support of an instructor while improving both wheel throwing and hand-building skills. No experience required.
Instructor: Elissa Dunlap
This beginner-friendly class series will cover basic wheel-throwing techniques tailored to students’ interests. No experience required. This course is appropriate for youth ages 8-12 years old.
Instructor: Martín Hanley
This beginner class series will help students new to the potter’s wheel learn the foundations of throwing. No experience necessary.
Instructor: Lisa WB Walker
This intermediate class series will help advanced beginners get to the next level of throwing. Students are required to have a strong foundation of throwing, including being able to center and pull straight walls independently.
Instructor: Martín Hanley
This intermediate class series will help advanced beginners get to the next level of throwing. Students are required to have a strong foundation of throwing, including being able to center and pull straight walls independently.
Description:
In this fun Saturday morning workshop, students can celebrate fall by constructing and decorating a wall pocket with autumnal motifs! Learning how to roll, fold and stamp clay, kids will learn the basics of hand-building.
Who It's For:
Children 8-12 years old.
Duration: One Day
Day/Time: Saturday, October 25, 11:00am-12:30pm
Instructor: Lisa Walker
Age Range: Youth Classes & Workshops
Tuition: $65
Instructor:
Diana Hsu
Have you been curious about using commercial glazes like Amaco Potter’s Choice? Join us for this demo-only Saturday morning workshop to learn all things commercial glazes, including how to select glaze, application techniques, glaze combinations and more.
Community Classes
Draw from a live model
During this weekly session, attendees will draw from life, with a nude or partially clothed model. Attendees must bring all materials. Wet and dry media are welcome; we request attendees use odorless solvents.
Draw from a live model
During this weekly session, attendees will draw from life, with a nude or partially clothed model. Attendees must bring all materials. Wet and dry media are welcome; we request attendees use odorless solvents.
Draw from a live model
During this weekly session, attendees will draw from life, with a nude or partially clothed model. Attendees must bring all materials. Wet and dry media are welcome; we request attendees use odorless solvents.
Designed for those interested in committing to an artistic practice, this 3-day masterclass with Adria Arch will help you to "shed the dread" and open up to joy and satisfaction.
This three-hour workshop will grounding and center students through the ritual of creating a mandala.
This three-hour retreat-style workshop begins with a mindfulness-focused journaling exercise to help students connect with their mind, body, and spirit, followed by exploring the fascinating art of Gelli printing.