Join us this summer for an afternoon of fun, creativity and learning at our clay workshops series running June through August!

TO REGISTER, please email artsinfo@mattierhodes.org

HARRY POTTER WAND MAKING WORKSHOP
Saturday June 3rd / 12:00pm – 2:00pm
$30.00 per student
(includes all materials/firing)
Ages: 8yrs +
Instructor: Maggie DeMeulmeester
(Pickup Saturday June 10th 2:30)

Are you a Harry Potter super fan? Have you always wanted a wand of your very own? Maybe you’re a Cosplay enthusiast looking to Wingardium Leviosa your costume to the next level. Either way, come join us for a screening of the first film while we create wands of your very own. ALL AGES welcome!

– This workshop will consist of one Saturday session.
Skills you will learn: Hand Building


FATHER’S DAY COIN DISH WORKSHOP
Saturday June 10th / 12:00pm- 2:00pm
$30.00 per student
(includes all materials/firing)
Ages: 5 – 12yrs
Instructor: Maggie DeMeulmeester
(Pickup Saturday June 17th 2:30 pm)

For the dads that have it all, come join us at Mattie Rhodes Art Center as we create a unique and heartfelt gift for Father’s Day. Feel free to personalize your coin dish for your dad with stamps or personalized carvings. We will be using coil building or slab construction depending on the style you choose.

– This workshop will consist of one Saturday session
– Skills you will learn: Slab Construction, Coil Building


MOBILE MAKING FOR MOMMIES AND DADDIES-TO-BE
Saturday June 24th & July 1st / 12:00pm – 2:00pm
(two-days)
$40.00 per mobile created (includes all materials/firing)
Ages: Adults & Soon to be parents!
Instructor: Maggie DeMeulmeester

Do you want to add a personal, handmade touch to your baby’s’ nursery? Come join us at Mattie Rhodes as we create small, individualized, clay charms and an armature for them to hang from. We will be creating an adorable mobile to inspire your new baby’s dreams.

Skills you will learn: Hand Building, Underglaze Painting


INTRODUCTION TO CLAY WORKSHOP
Saturday July 8th, July 15TH & July 22nd / 12:00pm – 2:00 pm
$100.00 per student
(includes all materials/firing)
Ages: 13yrs – Adults
Instructor: Maggie DeMeulmeester
(Pickup Saturday July 29th 2:30 pm)

Have you always been interested in the ceramic arts but don’t know where to begin your learning? Come join us at Mattie Rhodes Art Center where you will learn the basics of ceramic construction including slab building, coil building and solid building. You will have the support of an experienced instructor to guide you through the basics. This class will give you a solid foundation of ceramic knowledge that you can build on in later workshops.

– This workshop will consist of three, two hour Saturday sessions!
– Skills you will learn: Slab Construction, Solid Building, Coil Building, Glazing/Underglazing, Slipping/Scoring


BEER STEIN MAKING WORKSHOP
Saturday July 29nd 12:00pm – 2:00pm
$40.00 per student
(includes all materials/firing)
Ages: Adults (21yrs +)
Instructor: Maggie DeMeulmeester
(Reception/Pickup Aug 5th 4:00pm – 6:00pm)

Beer lovers rejoice! In this workshop we will be creating our very own beer steins. Join us as we use slab construction to create big and beautiful beer steins (with handles.) After the mugs have been fired and glazed join us for a reception where we will drink local beer out of the wonderful Beer Steins we have just created.

– This workshop will be one (2) hour session and a reception.
– Skills you will learn: Slab Construction, Handle Pulling, Slipping/Scoring


FAIRY GARDEN WORKSHOP
Saturday August 5th & August 12th  / 12:00pm – 2:00 pm
$70.00 per student
(includes all materials/firing)
Ages: 12yrs +
Instructor: Maggie DeMeulmeester

Add some magic to your life or just a little something cute to your plant collection. We will be creating a tiny ceramic hut, toad stools and others various fairy accessories and landscaping a tiny pot with a plant included. All students will leave with a fully assembled fairy garden!

– This workshop will consist of two, (2) hour sessions!
– Skills you will learn: Slab Construction, Solid Building