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$50.00

Sign up now for Private Pottery with Judy Keith on Wednesday evenings. Judy will instruct adults and teens ages 16 and up in a private session in wheel throwing. Students will learn the basics of throwing pottery on the wheel, centering clay, opening up, raising the wall, and shaping a form. After registering and paying please call Judy at 304-299-0445 to set up a private lesson on Wednesday evenings.

Cost: $50 (no discount).

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Beginner Pottery on the Wheel

$150.00

This course is an introduction to "throwing" clay vessels on a pottery wheel. Students will learn to center clay, create cylinders and produce small functional forms like bowls, saucers, and mugs. Students will also learn foot trimming, handle making, very simple decorative carving (chattering and chipping), and glaze application.

Students will be asked to come in on their own time to glaze final projects. Class is for teens and adults. Each course is comprised of 4 classes meeting from 6-8:30 p.m. on Thursday evenings.

~~September Session 1: Thursdays, September 4-25, 6-8:30 p.m.~~

~~October Session 2: Thursdays, October 2-23, 6-8:30 p.m.~~ SOLD OUT!

November Session 3: Thursdays, November 6-Dec.4 (skipping Thanksgiving), 6-8:30 p.m.

Cost: $150 (PAC Members receive 20% discount).

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Intro to Stained Glass Art

$160.00

This 5-week class will introduce the tools and techniques of stained glass construction. Students will learn the Tiffany method, also called the copper foil method, to create one or more projects that showcase the beauty of stained glass. Designs can be supplied, or students may wish to consult with the instructor about creating their own. Students who have no experience with stained glass are welcome, as well as students who have some experience but wish to build upon that foundation. All supplies and materials for this class are included with registration. This class is open to those age 14 and older.

~~Session 1: Wednesdays,~~ ~~Sept 24, Oct 1, Oct 8, Oct 22 and Oct 29, 6-8 p.m.~~

Session 2: Wednesdays, November 5 - Dec. 3rd, 6-8 p.m. SOLD OUT!

Cost: $160 (price includes all supplies) (PAC members receive 20% discount).

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Clay Combo Class

$150.00

Students will use the slab roller and extruder then finish the project on the wheel. Students will make plates, coasters, spoon rests, trivets, textured mugs and vases. Prerequisite, previous basic wheel throwing of small pots.

Date/Time: Mondays, November 3-24, 6-9 p.m.

Cost: $150 (PAC members receive 20% discount).

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Pop-art Pet Portraits

$42.00

This is one of Tracy’s most popular classes! Come create a pop-art version of your favorite pet! We will use paint markers and acrylics to make our pets come to life! Finished with an abstract squeegee and paint splatter background and a frame. Please email clear, color, up-close photos of your pet to thegallery614@yahoo.com by the Wednesday before the class. Please bring any food, drink, and snacks that you would like for the evening! Adults and Teens only.

Session 3: Friday, November 7th, 6pm-9pm

Session 4: Fri Nov 14th 6-9

Cost: $42 (members receive 20% discount)

FineTime: Abstract Christmas Tree

$45.00

Create a luminous and expressive Christmas tree lit up against a moody night sky with artist and instructor, Nicole Harris. Lots of expressive strokes create the tree and the addition of colorful bulbs bring this tree to life. Happy and festive. Merry and bright. This class is for teens and adults.

Date/Time: Friday, November 14, 7-9 pm

Price:$45 (PAC Members receive 20% discount).

FineTime: Vintage Gingerbread

$37.50

Come create this adorable vintage gingerbread man or woman acrylic canvas painting! We can adorn your gingy with a scarf or buttons too! Bring any food or drink that you would like! Adults and teens. 12 students.

Date/Time: Friday November 21, 6pm-9pm

Cost: $37.50 (members receive 20% discount)

FineTime: Candycane Nutcracker

$37.50

Tracy will instruct you on painting this fun holiday peppermint Nutcracker on canvas. Bring any food or drink that you would like! Adults and teens. 12 students.

Date/Time: Friday December 5th, 6pm-9pm:

Cost: $37.50 (members receive 20% discount)

FineTime: Christmas Lights Gnome

$37.50

Tracy will instruct you how to paint this adorable and fun gnome holding bright and shiny Christmas bulbs! Bring any food or drink that you would like! Adults and teens. 12 students.

Date/Time: Friday December 12th, 6pm-9pm:

Cost: $37.50 (members receive 20% discount)

Private Painting and Pottery Parties

The Parkersburg Art Center offers private painting or pottery parties. These are perfect for team building, a staff retreat, gatherings with friends, celebratory events, and birthdays. With a minimum of five participants, we can bring your creative event to life—just email info@parkersburgartcenter.org with your request. Please start making those plans AT LEAST three weeks in advance so we can schedule an instructor!

Private Group Wheel Class

Most classes require a minimum of 4 students in order to run and/or have maximum number limits so… PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE TO ENSURE THAT YOU CAN GET INTO THE CLASS YOU WANT.

Refund policy: A $5 online processing fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be given 48 hours before the start of any class.

PAC Current Members receive a 20% discount on most classes (some exclusions apply). Call or email for details.

Adult and Teen Classes

Private Painting and Pottery Parties