Bring a zing of color into your home with the sparkle of a glass suncatcher. 

Learn to design, cut and assemble a fused glass suncatcher that can be hung in a window or displayed on an easel.

Create a unique birdhouse plant stake made of fused glass. This durable glass is weatherproof and suitable for outdoors. The stake, including birdhouse, is 11” tall, perfect to brighten up any planter. No glass cutting is required.

Learn the basics of stained glass using copper foil, assembly, and soldering techniques to create a stained glass garden marker.

Learn the basics of stained glass using copper foil, assembly, and soldering techniques to create bright spring flowers.

Learn the fundamentals of glass fusing. Cut, design and fuse glass in a kiln using an original design or ideas supplied by the instructor. Glass plates, bowls and jewelry are discussed in this series. All skill levels are welcome. 

This two-day workshop offers students the opportunity to explore hand building techniques and the exciting process of Raku firing. Basic clay knowledge required. Day One 5/24 10:30 am–2:30 pm: Students learn hand building techniques for creating pottery. Break: Pieces dried and bisque fired. Day Two 6/7 10:30 am–4:30 pm: Students participate in Raku firing to create unique colors and patterns.

Transform clay into an adorable small-scale animal sculpture by using basic hand-building techniques and texture tools. For students who are familiar with the basic techniques of working with clay. 

*Designed for advanced students looking to expand their knowledge and skills in raku firing, this workshop is an intensive, one-day experience focused on advanced glazing and firing techniques. Participants should come prepared with 4-5 bisque-fired pieces ready for glazing.

Students will explore innovative approaches to surface design and color development, while also learning how to control and manipulate the unique effects of the raku process. *Final enrollment contingent upon pre-approval by raku instructor, Sarah DeBaun. 

Ceramic artist, Susan Mentrak, will demonstrate her unique approach to building large-scale coil vessels and creating textured surface decoration. Students will complete one large coiled vessel during this 5-part series. Designed for students who have completed one ceramics class and/or are familiar with the basic techniques of working with clay. 

Advanced ceramics students are eligible for independent study at CMA. This option is available for a limited number of students who have taken at least three ceramics classes at CMA. Tuition fee provides access to the studio during open studio hours, a locker for storage, access to studio tools and equipment, and a professional teaching artist mentor who is available during set times. Studio hours run concurrently with the Museum’s open hours and the seasonal  ceramics class schedule.