6 upcoming events with the art education tag

Story Telling Pottery, Oct 22–Dec 3 at Madjax

Adults age 55+ are invited to gather for a five-session workshop series where you will learn a variety of basic pottery techniques to create your own dinnerware set. These sessions will bring together the skills of pottery with the craft of meal making to tell stories about the meals and foods we love and have enjoyed in the past. Participants will learn basic hand-building pottery techniques including: clay preparation and treatment, basic pottery-ware construction such as bowls and cups as well as decorating techniques. The fifth and final workshop will be a potluck meal using pottery made during the workshop. Face masks are required to participate.

Mon Oct 24 and Weds Oct 26 – Learn to create engaging content like selfies or reels with special backgrounds with The Selfie Scene, located in Madjax. Then create your personal brand and put it on your own merch using equipment in the Design Lab! 

Cost: $35/pair, $12 per additional guest; member discounts apply
Registration deadline: November 10

Come join the fun as you and your family experience creating something together! Spend time together while you create your own unique glass votive through the art of glass etching!

This workshop is for adult and child pairs. For ages 6 years and up. All tools, supplies, and safety gear will be provided.

Cost: $55; member discounts apply

Registration deadline: November 10

Celebrate the holiday season by creating your own glass ornament! Take advantage of the rich history of glasswork in Muncie. Students from the Glick Center for Glass at Ball State University will guide participants in constructing unique and beautiful glass ornaments. Register early to reserve your personal 45-minute session.

All tools, supplies, and safety gear will be provided. Glass Workshops are 13 & up unless otherwise noted.

Just in time for the holidays! Hand build and decorate holiday ornaments for your home or to give as a gift. No previous experience is necessary to register. Face mask is required. Drop in or secure a space by emailing info@clay-wood.com, or call (616) 540-7419.

Cost: $55; member discounts apply

Registration deadline: December 4

Come and paint in glass! This workshop will explore how color and value can be created using frit. Participants will use tiny grains of glass to paint a realistic portrait or build an abstract design. No glass cutting necessary!

All tools, supplies, and safety gear will be provided. Glass Workshops are 13 & up unless otherwise noted.