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Print • Adult • Level I: Intaglio • Thu (Mar 5 - Apr 23) • $290 • MAIN
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Print • Adult • Level I: Intaglio • Thu (Mar 5 - Apr 23) • $290 • MAIN

$290

with Tiffany Blackwell

Calendar Mar 5, 2026 at 9:30 am, runs for 8 weeks

In this class, students will learn about the basics and varieties of intaglio printmaking, a process in which ink is pushed into the recesses of a plate and wiped away from the surface before printing, which allows for interesting textures, fine lines, and a high degree of detail. This class will cover drypoint, collagraph, Tetrapak printmaking, and copper etching techniques.

Ages: 16+

All supplies and materials will be provided.

Will be available to register on Monday, February 2 at 8:00am.

Clay • Youth • Handbuilding  2A • THU (Mar. 5 - Mar. 25) • Pay What You Can • HILL
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Clay • Youth • Handbuilding 2A • THU (Mar. 5 - Mar. 25) • Pay What You Can • HILL

$80

with Gigi Fox

Calendar Mar 5, 2026 at 4:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Ages: 5 - 9

Welcome to the world of pottery! This class is designed for young children that are new to clay and working to develop their skills in hand-building. Students will create fun and unique projects in functional and sculptural forms. Children will learn to build strong, hollow pieces and will slip and paint their own work. Join us for these weekly classes where kids can get messy, learn about clay, and make new friends!

Bring imagination into form through basic clay techniques and creative problem-solving. Instructors will encourage students to try new things and make vibrant works of art. Students will slip and paint their own work.

Ages: 5 - 9

This class is Pay What You Can with a suggested price of $80.

No youth or family classes the week of March 16 for Spring Break. 

Will be available to register on Monday, February 2 at 8:00am.

Clay • Youth • Preteen Wheel • THU (Mar. 5 - April 23) • Pay What You Can • HILL
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Clay • Youth • Preteen Wheel • THU (Mar. 5 - April 23) • Pay What You Can • HILL

$185

with Jaden Cooper

Calendar Mar 5, 2026 at 4:30 pm, runs for 8 weeks

Ages: 8 - 11

Great for students that are brand new to the wheel as well as those that are working to improve their throwing skills!

Students will practice wheel-throwing on the potter's wheel as well as create hand-built pieces using the slab roller and extruder. On the final class, students will learn about glazing their pieces. Classes take place downstairs at our Hill location (1010 Aurora Ave Boulder, CO).

Ages: 8-11

Class meets weekly on THURSDAYS

This class is Pay What You Can with a suggested price of $185.

No youth or family classes the week of March 16 for Spring Break. 

Will be available to register on Monday, February 2 at 8:00am.

Glass • Youth • Teen • Thu (Mar 5 - Mar 26) • Pay What You Can • MAIN
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Glass • Youth • Teen • Thu (Mar 5 - Mar 26) • Pay What You Can • MAIN

$200

with Beatrice Chavez

Calendar Mar 5, 2026 at 4:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Ages: 13 - 13

Why should adults have all the fun? This class will spend four weeks going over low-fire glassworking techniques like kiln fusing, coldworking (working with unheated glass), mosaic, and more! The projects will be simple and may vary depending on the material and technique being covered that week.

This class has no prerequisites and is specifically set up for absolute beginners to this art form. Our Glass Studio does have some safety basics that must be met before anyone is allowed to join in the fun (failure to meet these requirements will result in not being granted access to the equipment):

  • Please come dressed in closed-toe and closed-heel shoes, and natural material clothing, i.e. cotton or linen; long pants are recommended
  • No loose or dangling jewelry, long earrings, or scarves.
  • If you have long hair, please have it securely tied back from your face.
  • We will provide safety goggles, but if you have your own and would like to bring them, please do!

Ages: 13 - 16

All supplies and materials will be provided during class.

This class is Pay What You Can with a suggested price of $200.

Will be available to register on Monday, February 2 at 8:00am.

Print • Youth • Preteen • Thu (Mar 5 - Mar 26) • Pay What You Can • MAIN
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Print • Youth • Preteen • Thu (Mar 5 - Mar 26) • Pay What You Can • MAIN

$200

with Andrew Lee

Calendar Mar 5, 2026 at 4:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Ages: 10 - 12

Relief printing, block carving, ink, oh my! We are offering Youth classes to one of our new studio art forms - Printmaking! There will be instruction and hands-on assistance each week. Students will learn about the techniques of printmaking, engage with tools and materials, and design and print a plate. Come have some fun in our printmaking studio!

Ages: 10 - 12 

All supplies and materials will be provided.

This class is Pay What You Can with a suggested price of $200.

Will be available to register on Monday, February 2 at 8:00am.

Clay • Adult • The Wonderful World of Raku • THU (Mar. 5 - April 23) • $290 • MAIN
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Clay • Adult • The Wonderful World of Raku • THU (Mar. 5 - April 23) • $290 • MAIN

$290

with Anna Caruso

Calendar Mar 5, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 8 weeks

Please join us for the Wonderful World of Raku! A class specializing in Handbuilding and Raku techniques from different parts of the world. We will be doing firings based on Japanese, Western (Horsehair/Natural) and Eastern European (Obvara) reduction firing techniques. You can't miss this!

Class does NOT include additional open lab time or clay. All work must be completed during class time.  

Ages 16+ to register

Class meets weekly on THURSDAYS

Willl be available to register on Monday, February 2 at 8:00am.

Metal • Adult • Level I: Blacksmithing • Thu (Mar 5 - Mar 26) • $415 • MAIN
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Metal • Adult • Level I: Blacksmithing • Thu (Mar 5 - Mar 26) • $415 • MAIN

$415

with Stuart Shirley

Calendar Mar 5, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

If you have wondered what the craft of blacksmithing is like to practice, this class is for you. Experience the joy of forging steel into objects of utility and beauty. This beginning level class will cover shop safety, fire management, tools and equipment, and appropriate use of the anvil, as well as an introduction to object-making using multiple methods of shaping hot metals

This class has no prerequisites and is specifically set up for absolute beginners to this art form. Our Metal Studio does have some safety basics before anyone is allowed to join in the fun (failure to meet these requirements will result in not being granted access to the equipment):

  • Please come dressed in close-toe shoes, and natural material clothing, i.e. cotton or linen, long pants are required.
  • For welding, a long sleeved cotton shirt is recommended that fully covers your chest. We have long sleeve over-shirts in the studio. Please be aware that sparks can damage clothing.
  • A bandana or tight cap is advised. If you have long hair, please have it securely tied back from your face.
  • No loose or dangling jewelry, long earrings or scarves.
  • We will provide safety goggles and other PPE, but if you have your own and would like to bring them, please do!
  • Please bring a water bottle!

Ages: 16+

All supplies and materials will be provided during class.

Will be available to register on Monday, February 2 at 8:00am.

Wood • Adult • Level I: Woodturning • Thu (Mar 5 - Mar 26) • $280• MAIN
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Wood • Adult • Level I: Woodturning • Thu (Mar 5 - Mar 26) • $280• MAIN

$280

with Dennis Mulherin

Calendar Mar 5, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Learn to turn! This class will be an introduction to using the lathe - a machine used for shaping all manner of cylindrical forms (think bowls, vases,  furniture legs, even pens!). 

Over the course of four weeks, you will learn about the tools directly associated with the lathe and their primary uses. From practicing spindle turning to learning how to make bowls, we will learn the two major turning techniques that can be explored to no end with further practice.  This class will be as hands on as any class can, wasting no time before getting students turning with tool in hand (don’t worry, we’ll go over safety basics too). Beyond the basics we will practice, practice, practice. You will not want to turn your machines off!

This class has no prerequisites and is open to beginners and seasoned woodworkers alike, but our Wood Studio has some safety basics before anyone is allowed to join in the fun (failure to meet these requirements will result in not being granted access to the equipment): 

  •  Please come dressed in close-toed shoes, a shirt that can be tucked in and either short sleeves, or sleeves that can be rolled up past your elbows. 
  • No loose or dangling jewelry.
  • If you have long hair, please have it securely tied back from your face.
  • We will provide safety goggles and/or full face shields, ear protection, and face masks to cover nose and mouth, but if you have your own PPE you would prefer to use, please do!

Ages: 16+ 

All supplies and materials will be provided. 

Will be available to register on Monday, February 2 at 8:00am.





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