Adult Classes

1001 S Duck Street, Stillwater, OK 74074
(405) 744-1535 | infoartscenter@okstate.edu

Beginning Acrylic Painting with Mark Crow - Thursdays

Join Mark Crow as he leads you in painting a classic swimming duck. This course will help you master a painting technique that blends a sense of freedom with semi-realistic precision, all while embracing the artistic process. Marks classes are always full of learning and laughter.

Wheel Throwing 2

Introduction to Wheel Throwing 2 will offer the continued practice of centering and creating a cylinder vessel. Demonstration and discussion on advanced surface decoration and glazing techniques will also be covered. Students should have previously taken Introduction to Wheel Throwing 1 to participate in this class. During this class, students are eligible for open studio time.

Introduction to Handbuilding

In this course, students explore the basic physical properties of clay by practicing a variety of hand-forming techniques used to create functional objects. Hand-forming techniques will include pinch pottery, slab and coil building, mold slumping, and texturizing surfaces. The objective of this class is not to make pieces to take home, but rather to learn what is possible and give students a chance to get their hands dirty and feel what it's like to work with clay. No previous experience with clay is needed for this class. This class is a prerequisite to attend open studio.

Altered Forms - Interemediate Pottery Workshop

Unleash your creativity with our Intermediate Altered Forms pottery workshop, guided by instructor Missy Hitch. Explore altered forms by integrating wheel throwing, hand building, and pulled handle techniques. Enhance your expertise in modifying wheel-thrown bowl shapes during this engaging 3-hour in-person workshop. No special tools are needed—just bring your usual wheel-throwing tools. Participants should have a good grasp of throwing a broad bowl shape. Don't miss this chance to elevate your ceramic craftsmanship.

Ceramic Garden Flowers

Join instructor Missy Hitch, to craft and personalize your very own ceramic garden flowers. No prior experience is required. All flowers will be bisque-fired and prepared for glazing by April 13th. This project is ideal for enhancing your garden or as a thoughtful gift for a loved one. Each participant can create a maximum of 2 flowers.

Blooming Cactus Embroidery

Come create a beautiful blooming cactus embroidery design with us! In the process of making your design, you will learn basic stitches such as the backstitch and satin stitching. You will also learn about texture stitches like french knots and laid work which can add some three dimensionality to your piece. Patterns will be provided by the instructor. No previous experience required.

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