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).

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.

January: Thursdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29, 6-8:30 p.m.  SOLD OUT!

February: Thursdays, February 5, 12, 19, 26, 6-8:30 p.m. SOLD OUT!

March: Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26, 6-8:30 p.m. SOLD OUT!

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

Students in middle and high school can learn drawing basics in a small class atmosphere. Class will begin with a short group exercise, followed by individual drawing time. Exercises will apply the Elements of Art to portraiture, still-life, and landscapes through a variety of 2D media including pencil, charcoal, and pastels. Students can then progress at their own pace and explore individual interests, while receiving one-on-one guidance

Dates/Times: Thursdays, February 5-26, 5:15-6:15pm

Cost: $50 (PAC Members receive 20% discount).

Back for 2026!  Individuals 55 and up can again stretch their artistic muscles in this non-threatening, non-judgmental environment.  This series is geared for everyone, from those new to art to the art pros. If you took the class before, feel free to register again because this year brings new creative adventures.

Projects will include printmaking, pottery, painting, drawing,  upcycling and more. Participants will receive some materials to take home so they can keep on creating after the class is over! 

Classes will meet in two, six-week sessions. Select the session that best fits your schedule. Each session will have twelve, two-hour class meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays. On Tuesdays new projects and techniques are introduced while Thursdays will be work days. The full schedule will be outlined in the first class meeting. 

The culminating event will combine artwork created in both sessions in a gallery show at the PAC opening on June 5th!

Program costs are subsidized by grant funding from the WV Department of Arts, Culture and History.

Session 1:  February 17- March 26, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Tuesdays and Thursdays)

Session 2: April 7 - May 14, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Tuesdays and Thursdays)

Cost: $35 (no member discounts)

Adults can create an impressionistic bouquet of peonies done in a gestural and abstract style with local artist and instructor, Nicole Harris.  You will create a pretty floral painting with the help of acrylic paints, palette knives, and brush work. 

Session 1: Friday, March 20, 7-9pm

Session 2: Friday, April 3, 7-9pm

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

This 5-week class will introduce the tools and techniques of stained glass construction. Students will learn the Tiffany method, (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 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, March 25-April 22, 6-8 p.m.

Session 2: Wednesdays, April 29-May 27, 6-8 p.m.

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

This class is a follow-up to the beginner chip carving. Students will carve a toothpick holder.  All materials and tools will be supplied. Students should have attended the beginner class or have experience carving. If you’re not sure about experience required contact the art center. This class is for adults and teens 14 years and up.

Date/Time:  Thursday, May 14, 5:30-8:30 pm

Cost: $40 (PAC Members receive 20% discount).