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Learn fundamental skills and explore exciting new directions in contemporary art and craft through artist-led classes and workshops for all ages.

 

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April 25, 2026

Wheel Throwing for Beginners

04/25/2026 - 06/20/2026
Learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing from how to prepare clay to the correct posture at the wheel, with demos in each class on the different steps of centering the clay, throwing cylinders, bowls and plates.

Saturday Afternoon Clay Play

04/25/2026 - 06/13/2026
Enjoy a fun afternoon in the Clay Studio with friends and family as we teach you how to build structural forms out of clay using beginner-friendly handbuilding techniques.

May 2, 2026

Exploring Nature Through Art, Materials, and Light (Ages 7-12)

05/02/2026 - 06/13/2026
This course invites children ages 7-12 to explore the concept of “living and non-living” through nature observation, conversation, material exploration, and creative expression.

May 7, 2026

Introduction to Hand Spinning Wool Yarn

05/07/2026 - 06/18/2026
Learn the basics of hand spinning wool yarn using a drop-spindle and spinning wheel.

May 18, 2026

Freedom As Method: A Week-Long Ceramic Intensive with Grace Han

05/18/2026 - 05/22/2026
Discover a transformative approach to working with clay, one that prioritizes instinct, repetition, exploration, and the freedom to follow your ideas wherever they lead.

May 19, 2026

Wet Felted Bookmaking

05/19/2026 - 06/23/2026
Create a handmade sketchbook perfect for combining your notes and sketches with embroidery, painting and more in this hybrid program combining wet-felting and book anatomy.

May 20, 2026

Radical Darkroom: Lumen Prints

05/20/2026
Lumen printing goes back to the very early history of photography and is a simple process with endless potential to make breathtaking and unique archival photographic images.

Soft Stories: A Textile Collage Workshop

05/20/2026 - 06/10/2026
Whether you’re brand new to textile work or looking to refresh your creative practice, this four-week workshop invites you to explore fabric, thread, and soft materials while creating a 2D textile artwork that is uniquely your own.

May 21, 2026

Artist Talk: Grace Han

05/21/2026
Join us for a free public artist talk with acclaimed ceramic artist Grace Han, presented as part of the AGB’s Mentor-In-Residence Program.

May 27, 2026

The Power of Publishing

05/27/2026
What's the next step when you've written your masterpiece? Jen Frankel will de-mystify the path a piece of writing takes on its journey from your hands to a reader's.