Weekly Class

Drawing Fundamentals

April 2, 2026 by

Discover the foundations of drawing through the power of mark-making in this engaging, all-levels class. Inspired by master artists like Degas, students will explore how simple marks can be used to create depth, movement, and expression on the page.

Through guided exercises and weekly projects, you’ll develop essential skills such as line, shape, shading, value, and composition while strengthening pencil control and observational drawing techniques. Students will experiment with a variety of materials—including graphite, charcoal, and colored pencils—to explore different approaches to mark-making and creative expression.

Each session will focus on drawing a range of subjects, from still life to simple figures, in a supportive and exploratory environment. Whether you’re brand new to drawing or looking to refine your skills, this class offers a fun and thoughtful approach to building confidence and developing your own artistic style.

All ability levels are welcome. This is a 7-week course held on Wednesday evenings.

Suggested materials:

– Charcoal or graphite

– A sharpener

– Drawing board with clips

– Drawing Paper

– Kneaded eraser

– Sketchbook with colored pencils, graphite and sharpener

Daytime All Levels Wheel Throwing Summer Session

March 30, 2026 by

Explore the art of ceramics at the wheel in this all-levels class designed for both beginners and returning students. Whether you’re brand new to wheel throwing or looking to refine your skills, this class offers step-by-step instruction tailored to your experience level. Students will learn and practice essential techniques such as centering, pulling walls, shaping forms, trimming, and glazing. Beginners will build a strong foundation, while more experienced students will focus on improving consistency, exploring new forms, and developing their personal style. With demonstrations, hands-on practice, and individualized feedback, this class provides a supportive and creative environment to grow your skills and confidence on the wheel. Students will finish the course with a collection of functional ceramic pieces.

All ability levels are welcome. This is an 8-week course.

Note on firing: All work will be fired and ready for pick up in the Kimball Art Center 7-14 days after your class. We do not ship class work. If artwork is not picked up after 60 days it will be recycled. *Since artwork may look different after firing, make your pottery or sculpture recognizable by carving a signature into your piece.

The $50 material fee includes a bag of clay, with options including Rods Bod, Death Valley, and Stoney White. Porcelain is not included. Students wishing to use porcelain can get their material fee refunded and purchase porcelain separately at the front desk.

Combining Hand-building & Wheel Throwing

January 27, 2026 by

This 4-week class is for intermediate and advanced ceramicists ready to combine wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques. Students will refine their throwing skills, explore more complex forms, and incorporate hand-building to create distinctive, finished pieces with instructor Juanita Marshall. Each weekly session includes demonstrations, hands-on practice, and individualized feedback in a supportive studio environment.

This class is not intended for beginner potters. Please check our calendar for introductory courses.

Writing the Present: Poetry, Presence, and the Creative Voice

November 21, 2025 by

This 6-week writing course invites writers, creatives, and the creatively curious into a dynamic exploration of voice, attention, and expression. Rooted in mindfulness, each session offers a blend of guided meditation, creative prompts, close reading, and reflective conversation, designed to open space for creative risk-taking and deeper presence on the page.

Whether you’re new to writing or looking to reinvigorate your creative practice, this course provides a supportive environment to slow down, notice more, and write from a place of aliveness and authenticity.

Materials:

Notebook or journal
Pen or pencil
Optional: any poems or texts you love

More about the instructor:
Rebecca Brenner is an author, mindfulness meditation teacher, and journalist whose work has appeared in TIME, LA Times, Tin House, and more. She is a journalist at TownLift and serves as president and co-founder of Mindful. Summit County, a nonprofit advancing mindfulness as a tool for community care. Rebecca is also an elected member of Summit Pride’s Leadership Team, where she collaborates with local and state leaders to foster safety and equality for queer communities. Her debut memoir-in-verse, Paper House, explores themes of loss and resilience and was published by Wayfarer Books in June 2025.

Beginner Drawing

October 30, 2025 by

Ready to learn how to draw, even if you’ve never picked up a pencil before? This beginner-friendly class will teach you the fundamentals of drawing in a relaxed, supportive environment. You’ll learn basic techniques such as line, shape, shading, perspective, and composition—building skills step by step with fun, hands-on exercises.

Each week, we’ll explore different subjects like still life, landscapes, and simple figures, while focusing on observation and creative expression. Whether you want to improve your sketchbook skills or are just curious about drawing, this class is a great place to start.