Classes for Beginners
Winter 2022
Whether you're new to an art medium or advanced, MAM teaching artists can help you develop your skills. This winter, we have lots of options for beginner-level artists, perfect for learning a new skill or just enjoying some social time.
On and Off the Wheel
JANUARY 10 – MARCH 28, 2022
Use both hand building and wheel throwing techniques to create functional and decorative pieces while exploring the fundamentals of clay, tools, surface treatments, and glazing. Learn more.
NEW: Take a Walk on the Wild Side!
JANUARY 10 – MARCH 28, 2022
Think outside the box, experiment, and transform materials and found objects into personal treasures with our resident Most Creative Person Ever: Peg Kenselaar. Learn more.
JANUARY 11 – MARCH 15, 2022
The class projects are designed to guide you toward developing drawing ability while encouraging personal style and creativity. Learn more.
JANUARY 11 – MARCH 15, 2022
Learn all the basics to get started making stoneware: from clay forming process and basic glazing techniques through wheel methods. Learn more.
JANUARY 12 – MARCH 16, 2022
If you've been wanting to do something creative but don't know where to start, this is the class for you. This course is designed to bring out your inner creativity by exploring different mediums and techniques. Learn more.
JANUARY 13 – MARCH 17, 2022
Dive in: learn about the medium and supplies for painting while learning about composition, color theory, brushwork, and working from life and imagination. Learn more.