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Thursday Ceramics

Classes Available | Jan 15-Feb 26 (7 classes) OR Mar 12-April 30 (7 classes *No class Mar 19)
Ages 18+ | Beginner-Intermediate
Work with clay on the potters’ wheel and learn how to hand-build. Beginners start with a hand-building project to get acquainted with the clay and then jump into learning how to create their next ceramic adventure. Intermediate students can dive right into getting dirty and take inspiration from instructor-led projects. All experience levels are welcome!
*Firing costs, essential tools, and glazes included. Clay available for purchase separately in studio.

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Encaustics: Wonderous Waxy Textures

Monday Apr 13 – Tuesday 14 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (2 classes)
Ages 18+ | Beginner Level
Come join the fun as we take a 2 day deep-dive into the world of encaustic texture! Accretion is an encaustic technique that blurs the lines between 2D and 3D artwork, allowing the artist to create beautiful sculptural surface enhancements or break boundaries with full-on three-dimensional work.
*All equipment and supplies included!

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Teen Digital Studio

Classes Available | Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 11, Apr 8
Ages 12-17 | Beginner Level
Gain access to a quiet and creative space to explore digital drawing with Procreate! With input from the instructor, you can create your own art, comics, anime characters, and much more!
*All programs and equipment are provided!

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Studio 55 | Watercolor Paper Quilting | TMA@CityofTampaGoldingArt

Thursdays,  Jan 22 – Mar 12 | 1:00–4:00 PM (8 classes)
Ages 55+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level
Discover the art of storytelling through mixed-media paper quilts! Inspired by African American quilting traditions and artists like Mark Bradford, you’ll create a unique watercolor and collage quilt square each week, experimenting with Impressionist-inspired washes, layered textures, and symbolic designs. Learn how quilts preserve history and personal narratives while assembling your favorite squares into a cohesive final piece.

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Studio 55 | Ceramics Continued Study

Classes Available | Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 10, 17, 24, Mar 10, 24, 31, Apr 14, 21, 28
Ages 55+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level
Ceramics Continued Study is a space for students to enhance their learning experience with instructor assistance and guiding knowledge. Sign up for a single class to continue working and add the finishing touches on projects you’ve started in one of our other classes. Sign up for multiple classes to choose your own adventure in hand-building or wheel thrown ceramics. Work with your instructor to plan out your projects and make them a reality. Some experience with clay is recommended.
*Firing costs, essential tools, and glazes included. Clay available for purchase separately in studio.

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Portrait Painting

Sundays, Mar 29-Apr 26 | 1:00–4:00 PM (4 classes)
Ages 18+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level
Learn the fundamentals of Portrait Painting and grow your painting techniques with tailored instruction and live model sessions.
*Drawing materials provided. These classes do have live Nude Models.

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Figure Drawing Study

Classes Available | Jan 27, Feb 24, Mar 24, Apr 21
Ages 18+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level
Work in your drawing and painting media of choice or explore new ones. In these three-hour instructor-guided single-session classes, students will learn the fundamentals and expand their 2D knowledge while creating images from life. Learn the basics and grow your techniques with tailored instruction and live model sessions.
*Drawing materials provided. These classes do have live Nude Models.

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Hot for Encaustics

Monday Feb 9 – Wednesday Feb 11 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (3 classes)
Ages 18+ | Beginner Level
Get acquainted with the wonderful world of Encaustic hot wax painting! Explore painting, collage, and embellishment techniques in this beginner-friendly 3-day workshop!
*All equipment included!

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Tuesday Ceramics

Classes Available | Jan 13 – Feb 17 (6 Classes), Mar 24 – Apr 28 (6 Classes)
Ages 18+ | Beginner Level
This course introduces students to the essential skills of creating with clay in a calm and welcoming studio setting. You will learn the full clay-to-ceramic process through hand-building and basic wheel-throwing techniques. Along the way, you’ll explore form, texture, surface design, and glazing. Designed for both beginners and returning students, this class offers a space to develop meaningful, hands-on skills and a deeper understanding of the craft.
*Firing costs, essential tools, and glazes included. Clay available for purchase separately in studio.

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Studio 55 | Ceramics | January

Class Dates | Jan 10 – Feb 21 (6 classes *No class Jan 31)
Ages 55+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level
Use clay to build, mold, and sculpt three-dimensional works using coil building, slab building, and other hand-building techniques. All experience levels are welcome; beginners and up.
*Firing costs, essential tools, and glazes included. Clay available for purchase separately in studio.

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