6-Week Intro to Ceramics Class

Thursdays 1:30pm-4:30pm, June 25-July 30, 2026

Class fee of $350 includes clay, glazes, and firing fees. 12 spots available.

In this 6-week introductory ceramics class, students will spend half of each class working on the pottery wheel and the other half exploring hand-building techniques. In this class, we will explore pinch, coil, and slab building techniques, in addition to throwing and trimming on the wheel. In the sixth class, we will glaze work to be picked up one week later. Students will use food-safe glazes to finish their own bisque-fired ceramic pottery. 

Your teacher, Catherine Walsh, is a trained ceramic artist with a BFA in ceramics and a master’s degree in art education. She has taught ceramics at Buffalo Art Studio, Terra Clay Studio, Pearl City Clayhouse, Chautauqua Institution, and Niagara Falls High School in addition to creating her own work as Center Circle Ceramics, and working as Manager of School and Family Programs at the Everson.

See you June 25th!

Please reach out to her with any questions at cwalsh@everson.org

In this drawing class, with Greg Lendeck, participants will create a large-scale artwork composed of three overlapping contour line drawings using different colored pencils. This layered approach challenges observational skills while encouraging thoughtful decision-making throughout the process. The project concludes with the addition of value and contrast, transforming the drawing into a bold, dimensional composition that explores both form and negative space.

This project emphasizes careful observation and thoughtful mark making.

July 25, 2026

10:30 AM-1:30 PM

Celebrate Father’s Day with a playful and creative printmaking workshop using LEGO bricks! Participants will design and build their own printing plates, then use ink to create bold, graphic prints on paper. This hands-on class blends art, design, and a bit of engineering—perfect for families, kids, and anyone looking to make a meaningful handmade gift.

Participants will:

● Understand the basics of relief printmaking

● Explore pattern, repetition, and composition

● Use unconventional materials (LEGO) as a printmaking tool

● Create multiple original prints to take home

● Experiment with color layering and texture

Cancellations made at least one week before the class date will receive a full refund. Cancellations made less than one week before the class date will receive a credit for the full purchase price, which may be applied toward a future class.

June 21

1:00 PM-4:00 PM

This workshop introduces participants to the expressive practice of gesture drawing using ink and unconventional tools. Working from live or reference figures, participants will create a series of quick, energetic drawings that capture movement, posture, and the essence of the human form.
Using extended tools like dowels and brushes encourages full-body movement and a more intuitive approach to mark-making. Selected drawings will then be developed further using layered ink techniques to explore tone, form, and depth.
No prior experience is necessary - just a willingness to experiment and work freely.

August 8, 2026

10:30 AM -1:00 PM