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Advanced Pottery – Afternoon

Ceramics

Age(s): Adults
Andrea Serafino BAYarts teacher
Andrea Serafino
$380

Already familiar with various methods of clay building? Consider this class, taught with a more self-guided approach. Instruction will be given if needed.

TUE 12:30-2:30 pm

3/31 - 6/2

Advanced Pottery – Morning

Ceramics

Age(s): Adults
Andrea Serafino BAYarts teacher
Andrea Serafino
$380

Already familiar with various methods of clay building? Consider this class, taught with a more self-guided approach. Instruction will be given if needed.

TUE 10 am – 12 pm

3/31 - 6/2

Alla Prima Portraits in Oil

Painting

Age(s): Adults
Amy Gibson
$90

Learn the “Alla Prima” technique, where you’ll create oil portraits in a single session, capturing the likeness of your subject with both spontaneity and skill. You will gain experience mixing realistic skin tones, mastering value relationships, under the guidance of direct instruction and live demonstrations. Perfect for those new to portrait painting as well as individuals seeking to refine their technique.

Registration includes model fee. View Supply List

SAT 10 am – 2 pm

4/25

1 day

April Showers Painting

Painting

Age(s): 6-8
BAYarts Faculty Melissa Moon
Melissa Moon
$40

Join us in the art studio for some creative expression! Rain or shine, this adorable painting will be a fun keepsake to make.

SAT 12:30-2:30 pm

4/18

1 day

Art & Alchemy

Multimedia

Age(s): Adults
Mary Shannon Prada
$288

Join us for an 8-week transformative guided journey inwards, to unlock your imagination, create from the heart and express your visual voice through intuitive prompts, expressive art techniques and meaningful self-discovery, all inside the safe magical space of your art journal. Only you can do what you do best. Free your heart and mind through your own authenticity and let your inner child shine.

Supply list will be provided.

THUR 6:30-8:30 pm

3/12 - 4/30

Art Club: Advanced Cartooning Spring

Cartoon

Age(s): 12+
BAYarts Faculty Jim Giar
Jim Giar
$400

This course is designed for students who have a strong foundation in drawing and cartooning concepts.  The sole purpose of cartooning or illustration is to tell a story.  In this class, we explore not only telling a story but expressing individuality through the use of illustration techniques that can be applied in any medium.

Students will participate in class critiques as they work together, discuss each other’s work and support one another’s growth.

No classes April 9

THUR 6:30-8:30 pm

3/5 - 5/14 (No Class 4/9)

Art Club: Crochet for Teens

Textile

Age(s): 10+
$160

Crochet is a wonderful handcraft to learn and be creative with. Join us in the art studio and learn the basic stitches and how to read a pattern, learn the foundation and work your way up to Amigurumi stuffed toys!

SAT 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

4/18 - 5/9

Art Club: Intro to Drawing and Painting Fundamentals Spring

Multimedia

Age(s): 10+
BAYarts Faculty Jim Giar
Jim Giar
$400

This class is designed for students that want to explore the foundations of art while building confidence in their creativity. A CCAD alum, published illustrator and comic artist, Jim will teach students the basic drawing skills such as shading, perspective, and proportion, then apply those techniques to painting with acrylics, ink and watercolors. Each session will introduce new tools and methods in a fun and supportive environment, encouraging experimentation and self-expression. By the end of the course students will have a portfolio of finished artwork and a stronger understanding of how to bring their ideas to life. Whether you doodle, want to try painting for the first time or just enjoy making art with friends, this class is a great place to start.

No class March 17 & April 7

TUE 6:30-8:30 pm

3/3 - 5/19 (No Class 3/17 & 4/7)

Art Club: Teen Ceramic Experience

Ceramics

Age(s): 12-16
Megan Daloz, Faculty
Megan Daloz
$400

Join us in the ceramic studio in an after-school class that will allow your teen to work and play in clay without the pressures of school. It’s a wonderful chance to socialize while learning hand building, wedging, wheel throwing and glazing techniques, giving them an opportunity to expand their skills, build creativity and find their voice.
No class May 25

MON 4-6 pm

3/30 - 6/8

Art, Drawing & Design

Multimedia

Age(s): Adults
Mary Shannon Prada
$288

This exciting course includes themed projects such as natural forms, still life, landscape, portraiture, animals, buildings and architecture. While enhancing technical skills, personal expression, imagination, sensitivity, conceptual thinking and powers of observation and analytical thinking.

Build up your portfolio, learn new techniques and gain confidence in handling a wide variety of art materials. Drawing in pencil, ink, charcoal and pastel and painting in watercolor, gouache, acrylic and oil will all feature, as well as mixed media, collage, sculpture, lens-based media and graphic design. As each student gains in confidence, they will be encouraged to work on a more ambitious scale and with a greater degree of independence.

Supply list will be provided.

TUE 4-6 pm

3/12 - 4/30

Beginner to Advanced Ceramics

Ceramics

Age(s): Adults
Megan Daloz, Faculty
Megan Daloz
$380

A class for students at all skill levels. Whether you’re looking to perfect an already growing skillset, try working with clay for the first time, or unsure where you stand, this is the class for you. Join us as we all find new ways to approach and improve techniques in both hand built and wheel thrown ceramics. Classroom is wheelchair accessible.

TUE 6:30-8:30 pm

3/31 - 6/2

Beginning Ceramics – Mondays

Ceramics

Age(s): Adults
Megan Daloz, Faculty
Megan Daloz
$380

For students with little to no experience in the ceramic studio. Perhaps you have never taken a ceramic class, or you have but you want a refresher course. In this class we will learn the basics of wheel thrown and hand-built ceramics, from wedging to glazing. Let us help you start on your clay journey! Classroom is wheelchair accessible.

No class May 25

MON 6:30-8:30 pm

3/30 - 6/8 (No Class 5/25)

Beginning Ceramics – Thursdays

Ceramics

Age(s): Adults
Megan Daloz, Faculty
Megan Daloz
$304

For students with little to no experience in the ceramic studio. Perhaps you have never taken a ceramic class, or you have but you want a refresher course. In this class we will learn the basics of wheel thrown and hand-built ceramics, from wedging to glazing. Let us help you start on your clay journey!

Classroom is wheelchair accessible.

THUR 10 am-12 pm

4/2 - 5/21

Beginning Copperplate Calligraphy

Calligraphy

Age(s): Adults
BAYarts Faculty tina benavides
Tina Benavides
$200

This 5-week class provides the perfect start to a journey into the foundational aspects of copperplate calligraphy. This form of pointed pen can be used for addressing envelopes, place cards, writing quotes, or adding touches to your personal artwork. Students will learn the proper posture and method for use and care of the oblique nib holder and pointed nibs. Starting with minuscules (lower case) and then majuscules (uppercase) we will learn the letters by form and shape and connect them to write words.

$25 supply fee due to instructor.

MON 6:30 – 9 pm

4/6-5/4

Beginning Wheel Throwing

Ceramics

Age(s): Adults
Andrea Serafino BAYarts teacher
Andrea Serafino
$380

Start from scratch as you learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing.  Beginner students will learn and practice basic wheel throwing techniques, centering the clay, opening the clay, and raising the wall. Advanced students will be shown and encouraged to practice more complicated forms and techniques. Assignments are designed to encourage students to expand their level in pottery making.  Decorating and glazing techniques will be explored.  Returning students are welcome in this creative community.

Classroom is wheelchair accessible.

No class May 25

MON 10 am – 12 pm

3/30 - 6/8 (No Class 5/25)

Bijouterie Jewelry

Jewelry

Age(s): Adults
Brenda Glasure
$85

Bijouterie is the French word for ‘jewelry,’ and in this fun evening class, instructor Brenda Glasure will guide students in making a pair of sparkling earrings on French earwires. Participants will learn techniques such as shaping, hammering, stamping or texturing, sanding, cupping, and attaching their earrings. Bring friends or family and enjoy a creative night together. All materials and safety gear are provided.

THUR 6:30-8:30 pm

2/26

1 Day

Bookbinding Workshop

Multimedia

Age(s): Adults
Julie Orndorff
$110

The binding of the book, just as you want it…how cool would that be? Bound with one of the most ancient stitches. What kind of design would you choose for the front and inside covers of this lined secret keeper? This collection of your ideas, and dreams, and thoughts, and doodles… Join us for an engaging workshop.

All materials are provided.

SAT 10 am – 2 pm

5/9

1 day

Celebrate Spring

Multimedia

Age(s): Adults
BAYarts Melissa Metzger
Melissa Metzger
$60

Welcome in the season of Spring by creating a set of flower themed prayer flags. Pair colored backgrounds with line art floral designs using sharpies to create 5 prayer flags, dip dyed in a color bath before stringing them in preparation to hang at home. Great for a porch!

WED 6:30-8:30 pm

3/25

1 day

Ceramic Garden Gnomes

Ceramics

Age(s): Adults
Morgan Lamb
$80

As the garden wakes up, so do its quiet little guardians. In this create night pottery class, you’ll hand-build small spring gnomes meant to nestle among blooms, herbs, and winding paths. Using simple beginner-friendly hand-building techniques, you’ll shape your gnome’s form and add soft details and textures that give it a sense of story and personality. No prior pottery experience is needed. After firing, your gnome will be ready to bring in a touch of wonder and charm to your indoor or outdoor space all season long.

No class on May 8 to allow our projects to dry.

FRI 6:30-8:30 pm

5/1-5/15

No class May 8

Ceramics Create Nights: Playful Planters

Ceramics

Age(s): Adults
Larry Hamilton
$80

Immerse yourself in clay and color with our 2-week workshop. In the first session, you’ll explore hand-building techniques to shape fun and functional indoor playful planters. In week 2, transform your creations through the art of painting and glazing, layering depth, texture and a luminous finish.

FRI 6:30-8:30 pm

2/13 & 2/20

2 Weeks

Color, Cut, Collage!

Multimedia

Age(s): Adults
BAYarts Melissa Metzger
Melissa Metzger
$60

What do you get when you layer colorful, shaped layers of paper? A dimensional collage!
We’ll start with a basic sketch to determine the layers and shapes, moving onto create an assortment of painted papers. Once dry, you’ll draw the silhouettes of the shape and cut them out. We’ll use fine line, markers to add details to the layers before assembling them to create the final piece, which will be mounted on a mat board, ready to lean, hang or frame at home.

WED 6:30-8:30 pm

4/22

1 day

Composition in Oils or Acrylics

Painting

Age(s): Adults
BAYarts Faculty Susan Gray Be
Susan Gray Bé
$270

Students will learn to balance contrasting color, texture, pattern, tonal relationship and form while building confidence using personal brushwork.  Use of warm and cool colors, wet-into-wet blending, glazing, perspective and palette organization provide the knowledge to complete a composition. Open to all levels, yet some experience is helpful. Please come to the first class prepared to discuss which color medium you will choose and with all materials. Class is located on the second floor.

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MON 11 am – 1:30 pm

4/20-6/1

No class May 25

Craft It. Wear It. Share It. – Gem Glamour

Multimedia

Age(s): Adults
Tara Tonsetic
$65

Have you heard of the magical, joyful book Be Dazzling by Rachel Burke? If not, you’re about to fall in love! We’re taking some of her most fabulous and fun projects and turning them into a 3-part workshop series. Each one it totally different, packed with simple projects that will make your wardrobe and your soul sparkle. Think crafting, laughter, and a serious dose of bling.

Session 1- Gem Glamour
If you’ve been looking for a reason to literally shine, this is it! We’re kicking off the series with an explosion of GEMS and hi-shine materials. We’ll be creating tiny, wearable masterpieces that catch the light (and everyone’s eye!) This session is about turning simple materials into spectacular statements. Create a gem flower brooch, gem earrings and a simple paper rosette.

Projects we’re making:
Gem Flower Brooch : The perfect pin to brighten up a jacket or tote bag!
Gem Earrings: Simple, chic, and ridiculously sparkly accessories .
Paper Rosette: A fabulous, oversized flair piece for major joy!

TUE 6-8 pm

3/10

1 day

Craft It. Wear It. Share It. – Pom-Pom Paradise

Multimedia

Age(s): Adults
Tara Tonsetic
$65

Have you heard of the magical, joyful book Be Dazzling by Rachel Burke? If not, you’re about to fall in love! We’re taking some of her most fabulous and fun projects and turning them into a 3-part workshop series. Each one it totally different, packed with simple projects that will make your wardrobe and your soul sparkle. Think crafting, laughter, and a serious dose of bling.

Session 3: POM-POM PARADISE
Warning: Extreme fluffiness ahead! We are ending the series with the most irresistible material of all: the POM-POM! Learn the tricks to making the fluffiest, brightest, and most perfect poms, and then turn them into wearable art. If you love color, texture, and accessories that make people smile, this grand finale is for you. It’s the perfect burst of happy crafting before summer starts!

Projects we’re making:
Pompom Tote Bag: Fluff up your errands with a seriously joyful carryall
Pompom Necklace: A fun, chunky statement piece
Party Crown: Rule your world with a handmade, happy headpiece.

TUE 6-8 pm

5/12

1 dat

Craft It. Wear It. Share It. – Tinsel Time Warp

Multimedia

Age(s): Adults
Tara Tonsetic
$65

Have you heard of the magical, joyful book Be Dazzling by Rachel Burke? If not, you’re about to fall in love! We’re taking some of her most fabulous and fun projects and turning them into a 3-part workshop series. Each one it totally different, packed with simple projects that will make your wardrobe and your soul sparkle. Think crafting, laughter, and a serious dose of bling.

Session 2-Tinsel Time Warp
Get ready to embrace your inner party animal. Tinsel isn’t just for the holidays-it’s for making every day a celebration! This session is pure, shimmering, colorful fun. We’ll be gluing, stitching, and getting wonderfully messy to create pieces that are totally unique, a little bit silly, and absolutely joyful. Come prepared to laugh and leave with a spring in your step (and a shimmy in your T-shirt).

Projects we’re making:
Tinsel Shoe Clips: Transform any pair of shoes into party platforms.
Tinsel T-shirt: A simple tee gets a dazzling makeover
Party Hat: Because every day deserves a celebratory topper!

TUE 6-8 pm

4/14

1 day

Create Like The Greats

Multimedia

Age(s): 7-11
Hilary Nemecek
Hilary Nemecek
$90

Explore a variety of artists and techniques in this three-week mixed media class. Each session will revolve around an artist and the style they used to create their masterpieces. While we pull inspiration from the greats, each art piece is sure to be your own.

WED 4:30-6:00 pm

5/6 - 5/20

Creative Crochet

Textile

Age(s): Adults
Sarah James
$160

Give life to leftover yarn! This playful crochet series focuses on upcycling, scrap busting and creative freeform projects that make the most of what’s already in your stash. Transform your yarn odds and ends into colorful baskets. You’ll learn how to blend colors and textures for unique storage pieces that are both practical and fun. We will also learn how to turn basic granny squares into fun blankets and garments. Learn to join as you go with new techniques and learn to embellish existing garments with freeform crochet or embroidery techniques.

**ALL LEVELS: this course is suitable for absolute beginners but will also be valuable to those who already have a crochet practice.

Feel free to bring along any crochet hooks you may have.

TUE 6:30-8:30 pm

4/14-5/5

Drawn to the Surface-Dimensional Drawing in Clay

Ceramics

Age(s): Adults
Moira Beale
$115

Students will create a 3D landscape art tile by sculpting forms, adding texture using clay to build up-or subtract from the surface to create shadows. Engage in a tactile experience using stamps, tools or fingers to create patterns and visual interest. The finish when fired, will be using the underglaze stain method. Students are encouraged to bring in photos of landscapes; the studio will also provide images for inspiration.

SAT 3:30 – 5:30 pm

4/11 - 5/2

No class April 25

Earth Day Butterfly House Party

Multimedia

Age(s): 6-10
Linda Goik, BAYarts Education Director
Linda Goik
$55

Flutter into Earth Day fun! In this playful hands-on class, students will paint and embellish their very own butterfly house using bright colors and nature inspired designs. We’ll talk about how butterflies help flowers grow and why they’re so important to our planet-then let creativity take flight! Each student will leave with a one-of-a-kind butterfly home and a big smile, ready to help our Earth bloom.

SAT 10 am – 12 pm

4/18

1 day

Elegant Earrings: The One-Piece Threader

Jewelry

Age(s): Adults
Brenda Glasure
$75

A threader earring is a single piece design that is simple and elegant. We will create an ear wire that will be soldered to a small ring, diamond, rectangle, or paperclip shaped silver piece, the choice is yours! We will learn to create the gracefully arched ear wire, sand, forge, texture, and shape the piece, solder to the ear wire using a small torch and polish the finished earring. This simple, gorgeous, lightweight design is bound to become your new favorite for everyday wear.

SAT 11 am – 1 pm

5/2

1 day

Enchanted Creatures Workshop

Multimedia

Age(s): 6-9
Hilary Nemecek
Hilary Nemecek
$90

Step into the world of magic and imagination! In this three-session art class, we will explore and create art inspired by mythical creatures. Perfect for creative kids who love fantasy, storytelling and making art that feels truly enchanted!

WED 4:30-6:00 pm

3/11 - 3/25

Expressive Portraits in Oil – Workshop

Painting

Age(s): Adults
BAyarts Faculty Chris Benavides
Chris Benavides
$320

A 3-day workshop that will walk you through how to create expressive portraits in oil paint. Working from life and photographs, this workshop will emphasize a fresh and loose approach to brushwork and painting while retaining a likeness, in contrast to painting that can become tight or overworked. There will be logical progression each session with the goal each day to produce one painting, working wet into wet, or Alla Prima. The instructor will demonstrate these principles each day and students will receive one-on-one help with their own painting throughout each session.
Model fee is included. View Supply List

SAT 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

3/14 - 3/28

Friday Fun! – April/May

Multimedia

Age(s): 3-5
BAYarts Melissa Metzger
Melissa Metzger
$160

Drop off your preschoolers for a lot of art exploration fun. Littles will explore creating with paint, clay, and collage, as well as art play that will get them up and moving in fun ways. Please bring a nut free snack and drink. Children must be fully bathroom independent.

FRI 9:30-11:30 am

4/24 - 5/22

Friday Fun! – March/April

Multimedia

Age(s): 3-5
BAYarts Melissa Metzger
Melissa Metzger
$200

Drop off your preschoolers for a lot of art exploration fun. Littles will explore creating with paint, clay, and collage, as well as art play that will get them up and moving in fun ways. Please bring a nut free snack and drink. Children must be fully bathroom independent.

FRI 9:30-11:30 am

3/6 - 4/3

Full Steam Ahead: Art Centric Sciences for Creative Homeschoolers

Multimedia

Age(s): 6-12
Mic Fox
$280

In this 7-week course, students will explore various art projects as they relate to math and science. Mic will help guide students through the overlap of music, art, design, and engineering, allowing the class to see a multidisciplinary project from idea to fruition.
No class April 8

WED 9:30-11:30 am

3/4 - 4/22 (No Class 4/8)

Hand-Built Snack Set

Ceramics

Age(s): Adults
Susan Chakerian
$80

Create a functional hand-built snack set perfect for sharing your favorite treats. In the first session, you’ll build a shallow serving bowl with a coordinating dip dish using simple hand building techniques.

We will skip a week to allow our pieces to dry.

In the second session, you’ll finish your pieces with brush-on glazes, adding color and personality to a food-safe set you’ll take home to enjoy.
All materials and firings are included.

FRI 6:30-8:30 pm

4/3-4/17 4/3/2026-4/17/2026

No class April 10

Independent Study – All Levels, Wednesday

Ceramics

Age(s): Adults
Moira Beale
$380

Beginning students will learn the basics in hand building and a taste of throwing, like mugs, bowls and platters plus glazing demos.  Assignments will be given as needed. Intermediate to advanced students will have the opportunity to refine their skills and work on independent projects plus instructors will give suggestions on form and style development.

Select classes will offer a refresher on various methods of decorating and glazing. All students will receive one-on-one attention and consultation. Classroom is wheelchair accessible.

WED 6:30 – 8:30 pm

4/8-6/17

No class May 6

Independent Study – Intermediate/Advanced, Thursday

Ceramics

Age(s): Adults
Moira Beale
$380

Beginning students will learn the basics in hand building and a taste of throwing, like mugs, bowls and platters plus glazing demos.  Assignments will be given as needed. Intermediate to advanced students will have the opportunity to refine their skills and work on independent projects plus instructors will give suggestions on form and style development.

Select classes will offer a refresher on various methods of decorating and glazing. All students will receive one-on-one attention and consultation. One year ceramic experience required. Classroom is wheelchair accessible.

THUR 7 – 9 pm

4/9-6/11

Intermediate Pottery

Ceramics

Age(s): Adults
Andrea Serafino BAYarts teacher
Andrea Serafino
$380

This class is designed for the pottery student who would like to “fine tune” their clay making abilities. Table and wheel-throwing techniques will be taught.

FRI 10 am – 12 pm

4/3-6/12

No class May 22

Intermediate Watercolor

Painting

Age(s): Adults
Amy Gibson
$288

Watercolor for the seasoned beginner. This is a relaxing atmosphere filled with creativity and inspiration covering all things watercolor. Diving deeper into color theory, compositions, layering and advanced brushwork to create depth and texture.

 

WED 6:30-8:30 pm

3/4 - 4/22

Introduction to Oil Painting

Painting

Age(s): Adults
Amy Gibson
$288

Discover the art of oil painting through engaging instruction focused on understanding materials, color theory, visual concepts, and brush technique. Perfect for beginners and those seeking to reinvigorate their artistic talent after a hiatus from painting. Each session will include demonstration and ample painting time and constructive individual feedback, allowing you to build confidence in your oil painting practice.

Supply list will be provided.

MON 6:30-8:30 pm

3/2 - 4/27

Introduction To Oil Pastels

Painting

Age(s): Adults
John Plymak BAYarts teacher
John Plymak
$40

Oil pastels were originally formulated so Pable Picasso could have portable access to oil medium when traveling! Graphic artist and illustrator John Plymak is excited to offer a workshop exploring this unique medium, which has properties of both oil paints and traditional pastels. The workshop will consist of demos and exercises to get familiar with the medium, as well as a short, finished drawing, with instructor input. Material list will be provided.

SAT 12-2 pm

4/18

1 day

Journey in Clay

Ceramics

Age(s): Adults
Moira Beale
$228

This class covers wheel throwing, hand-building, and glazing for all experience levels. Continuing students may work on independent projects while beginners will be offered specific projects incorporating hand-building modeling methods like slab, pinching and coiling, creating a wide variety of ceramics for the home and garden. Demonstrations will be given together with individual instruction.
Classroom is wheelchair accessible.

SAT 1-3 pm

4/11 - 5/16

Leprechaun Lab Trap

Multimedia

Age(s): 7-11
Hilary Nemecek
Hilary Nemecek
$45

Can you trap a sneaky leprechaun? This class is a perfect mix of art, imagination, and St. Patrick’s Day magic. We’ll create clever traps filled with rainbows, gold, and surprises just in time for you to test on the big night!

SAT 10 am – 12 pm

3/14

1 day

Little “A” Art – April/May

Multimedia

Age(s): Grades 1-5
BAYarts Melissa Metzger
Melissa Metzger
$180

Not all art has to be BIG! Size and effort aren’t always the point. “Little A Art” is the idea of making things to make them, with accessible materials, simple processes, and turning everyday objects into inventive creations. Part open studio, part guided exploration, this process driven class allows young artists to explore their creativity. Join us each week to sketch, draw, paint, cut collage and create things that make your smile!

TUE 4:30-6:00 pm

4/14 - 5/19

Little “A” Art – March

Multimedia

Age(s): Grades 1-5
BAYarts Melissa Metzger
Melissa Metzger
$150

Not all art has to be BIG! Size and effort aren’t always the point. “Little A Art” is the idea of making things to make them, with accessible materials, simple processes, and turning everyday objects into inventive creations. Part open studio, part guided exploration, this process driven class allows young artists to explore their creativity. Join us each week to sketch, draw, paint, cut collage and create things that make your smile!

No class March 17

TUE 4:30-6:00 pm

3/3 - 3/31 (No Class 3/17)

Mini Mosaics: Little Explorers – Winter

Multimedia

Age(s): 3-5
BAYarts Melissa Metzger
Melissa Metzger
$400

Young artists can explore their creativity through drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, crafts & more in this popular class!  Learn both indoors, outdoors on campus or exploring the rivers and trails, through books and wonderful art & nature experiences. Children must be fully bathroom independent. Please include a snack and drink.
This is a drop off class.

No Classes April 6

MON 9:30-11:30 am

3/2 - 5/11 (No Class 4/6)

Modern Calligraphy for Beginners

Calligraphy

Age(s): Adults
Tara Tonsetic
$65

Join us for an evening of pretty lettering! Whether you’re a stationery nerd, DIY bride-to-be, or just a craft individual, in this workshop you’ll be learning an introduction to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink. We will cover all of the basics and get you ready to add those special lettered details to your snail mail, wedding paper goods, home decor and more! The perfect craft night out class includes instruction and demonstrations, our beginner calligraphy kit, and all materials to write on. Everything is yours to keep at the end of the workshop!

Yes, lefties are welcome too. This class is encouraged for someone who has never taken a calligraphy class before. We teach the basics and our expectation for you is to have ink flowing through your nib with enough confidence to be able to practice way beyond class. If you have tried calligraphy before, this class will be a great refresher and hopefully a chance to try some supplies from our beginner kit.

THUR 7-9 pm

5/7

1 day

Monet Masterpiece Painting

Painting

Age(s): 6-8
BAYarts Faculty Melissa Moon
Melissa Moon
$40

Join us for a fun take on Monet’s Water Lilies as we create a colorful creation you’ll want to hang this Spring.

SAT 12:30-2:30 pm

3/7

1 day

Move & Make: Kids Yoga + Creative Art

Yoga

Age(s): 4-8
Amy Luczak
$180

Stretch, wiggle, giggle your way through this fun yoga adventure! Each class blends breathing games, silly songs, playful poses, and a cozy relaxation time. After we move our bodies, we’ll get creative and make a special mindfulness craft inspired by our yoga theme, something kids can take home to keep the calm going! Perfect for curious movers and budding artists who love to play and create.

SAT 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

3/14 - 4/18

Move & Make: Pre-Teen Yoga + Creative Art

Yoga

Age(s): 9-14
Amy Luczak
$150

Give your pre-teen the tools to move, breathe and reset. This class blends yoga poses, mindful breathing, and relaxation to help kids build strength, focus and resilience. Each week includes interactive games that encourage teamwork and problem solving, followed by a creative yoga art activity where students create a mindfulness craft to bring home. It’s a fun hands-on way to support confidence, emotional regulation, and self expression.

THUR 4:30-6:00 pm

3/5 - 4/2

Mud to Masterpiece – Hop, Jump & Fly

Ceramics

Age(s): 7-10
Andrea Serafino BAYarts teacher
Andrea Serafino
$300

Roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty! Learn how to roll, smush, push, pull, pinch and texture clay as you create a variety of dynamic projects inspired by the animal world awakening during spring. We’ll base our projects on frolicking lambs, bees that buzz and big mouthed frogs.
Students will learn the basics of hand building and ceramic techniques while discovering their creative self.

TUE 4:30-6:00 pm

3/31 - 6/2

Mud to Masterpiece – Spring Things

Ceramics

Age(s): 4-6
Andrea Serafino BAYarts teacher
Andrea Serafino
$200

Roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty! Learn how to roll, smush, push, pull, pinch and texture clay as you create a variety of projects inspired by the fun and enjoyment that the warmer brings. We’ll make sculptures, decorative tiles and a platter that illustrates fun things to do and see in Spring. Students will learn the basics of hand building and ceramic techniques while discovering their creative self.

TUE 3:15-4:15 pm

3/31 - 6/2

National Unicorn Day Workshop

Multimedia

Age(s): 8-12
BAYarts Faculty Angela Oster
Angela Oster
BAYarts Melissa Metzger
Melissa Metzger
BAYarts Faculty Audra Costello
Audra Costello
$115

Celebrate National Unicorn Day in the art studios with some of BAYarts favorite instructors! You’ll create a variety of colorful unicorn themed crafts like a unicorn stuffie, unicorn themed wall hanging and a puppet! Bring along a water bottle and an allergy free snack to keep the creativity flowing!

THUR 9:00 am – 1:30 pm

4/9

1 day

Open Studio – Portraits

Open Studio

Age(s): Adults
$25

Break for holiday on December 17th-Session will resume January 14, 2026

$25 per person – Walk in, space is limited. Includes live models and class is facilitated.

WED 10 am-1 pm

Open Studio–Abstracts

Painting

Age(s): Adults
Patty Flauto BAYarts teacher
Patty Flauto
$288

These open studio sessions will be relaxed and flexible AND non-judgmental. You will have the time and space to experiment and develop your abstract work. This is also an opportunity to interact with other artists and to share ideas, observations and inspiration. Open to abstract painters and any artist who would like to incorporate abstraction into their current art practice.

Patty Flauto is an Abstract Painter who has exhibited nationally. Her work has appeared in The Cleveland Museum of Art, The Butler Institute of American Art and countless galleries. She is an active exhibitor and supporter of the Arts in Northeast Ohio. Patty received her M.F.A from Kent State University and her B.F.A from Youngstown State University. View Supply List

THUR 12:30-4:30 pm

4/30-5/21

Painting the Queen of Our Hearts

Painting

Age(s): 6-10
Linda Goik, BAYarts Education Director
Linda Goik
$45

In this sweet Mother’s Day class, kids will paint a picture of their very own queen-their mom! Using bright colors, and lots of love, artists will create a heartfelt masterpiece that celebrates everything that makes moms so special. Each child will take a home a colorful surprise that’s sure to make mom smile!

Please have your child bring in a photo of mom to help with some little details.

SAT 10 am – 12 pm

5/9

1 day

Painting With My Gnomies

Multimedia

Age(s): 4-6
BAYarts Faculty Melissa Moon
Melissa Moon
$40

Paint a super cute garden gnome creation that will be filled with personality!

SAT 10 am – 12 pm

4/18

1 day

Paper Collage “Painting”

Multimedia

Age(s): 10-14
Tianna Amann
$90

Join us in the art studio where each week, we’ll build layers as we cut, crumple, tear and glue paper on a canvas board to create a beautifully textured, scenic picture collage. A great class for those that love a tactile project.

WED 4:30-6:00 pm

4/15 - 4/29

Plates & Platters – Ceramics

Ceramics

Age(s): Adults
Larry Hamilton
$80

Join us for a fun 2-week workshop. The first week will focus on hand building techniques that will create unique and functional plates & platters. The second week we will focus on painting and glazing your creations so they are ready to use, gift or just be admired.

FRI 6:30-8:30 pm

3/20 - 3/27

Play Date-Clay Date

Ceramics

Age(s): Adults
Moira Beale
$30

Never have time to play and experiment with new techniques? This workshop is designed for current ceramic students to have fun in a relaxed atmosphere, no fear of failure, experiment and discover something new. This workshop will focus on the bubble glazing technique and fluid art bead or string pulling with underglaze to create interesting designs.

SUN 2:30-4:30 pm

4/19

1 day

Pottery Sampler

Ceramics

Age(s): Adults
Andrea Serafino BAYarts teacher
Andrea Serafino
$380

These popular ceramics course covers the basic hand-building techniques of coiling, slab building, surface decoration and glazing through a series of functional ware projects. An introduction to wheel throwing will also be taught. Come try your hand at something new!
Classroom is wheelchair accessible.

No class May 25

MON 12:30-2:30

3/30 - 6/8 (No Class 5/25)

Printed Pretty

Multimedia

Age(s): Adults
BAYarts Melissa Metzger
Melissa Metzger
$60

Learn the art of printing with personalized designs of your choosing. Students will draw and trace their designs onto craft foam, glue it to a backboard to create their unique stamp. Once your layout and pattern placements are set, you’ll use fabric paint to print on a cotton tea towel. Your towel will be set with an iron so it’s ready to use and wash.

Feel free to bring an additional item of your own like a t-shirt or tote bag to print on as well. You’ll leave with your printed items and the stamps created so you can keep creating at home.

WED 6:30-8:30 pm

3/11

1 day

Puppy Palooza

Textile

Age(s): Adults
BAYarts Faculty Audra Costello
Audra Costello
$60

Celebrate National Puppy Day and learn basic embroidery techniques while embellishing a portrait of your favorite furry friend. Please send a photo of your pet before class begins to Shay@bayarts.net to be transferred onto muslin.

MON 6:30-8:30 pm

3/23

1 day

Quiet Bloom: An Introduction to Expressive Watercolor

Painting

Age(s): Adults
Burnell McKenna
$290

Join award-winning contemporary watercolor artist Burnell McKenna, whose internationally exhibited work is inspired by botanical forms and expressive mark-making, for a relaxed, three-week watercolor series designed for adult learners of all experience levels. Participants will explore expressive, nature-inspired watercolor with an emphasis on observation, color, and enjoying the painting process rather than technical perfection.

Burnell’s workshops are designed to be restorative and inspiring, offering gentle guidance through approachable watercolor techniques while encouraging creativity and personal expression. All supplies are provided, and no prior watercolor experience is required.

Participants can expect to:

  • Learn approachable watercolor techniques through guided exercise
  • Explore loose, expressive floral painting inspired by nature
  • Build confidence working with watercolor in a calm, supportive setting
  • Leave with a finished or in-progress watercolor piece and inspiration to continue painting
SAT 1-3 pm

5/2-5/16

RENEW: BAYarts Creative Wellness Women’s Retreat

Multimedia

Age(s): Adults
$300

Join us for a transformative weekend designed specifically for women seeking to rejuvenate their mind, body, and spirit. Nestled in the serene natural setting of the Metroparks Huntington Reservation, this retreat offers a blend of creative workshops that will inspire creativity and inner peace. Whether you’re looking to spark your artistic side or simply unwind, this retreat is your sanctuary for growth and renewal.

SAT + SUN 9:30 am-4 pm

2/21 + 2/22

2 days

Scrapbook Greeting Cards

Multimedia

Age(s): Adults
Brenda Glasure
$55

Come create your own beautiful, unique greeting cards. We will use various techniques from scrapbooking to Zen tangles with images on sticker paper to create special birthday, holidays or thinking of you cards. Provided will be paper, envelopes, a catalog of images on sticker paper, sentiments, paper punches, markers, colored pencils, micro-glitter, washi tape, origami paper, glue and tape. Everything craftacular that you can think of to use on your creations.

SAT 10 am – 12 pm

4/4

1 day

Sip & Paint: Wine & Warhol

Painting

Age(s): Adults
Anna Cornett
$60

Have you ever wondered how to paint like a master or had an interest in the rumors and facts that surround their lives? Bring along a friend and a comfort drink and have an enjoyable evening exploring a famous artist from the past. No previous art experience needed, just some enthusiasm for creating art in a relaxed environment. This class is led by instructor Anna Cornett in the style created by artist Camille Tulcewicz. All materials are provided.

THUR 6:30-8:30 pm

2/19

1 Day

Sliding into Summertime

Painting

Age(s): 6-8
BAYarts Faculty Melissa Moon
Melissa Moon
$40

Join us in the art studio as we create a colorful painting that will help us get into the spirit for summer break!

SAT 12:30-2:30 pm

5/9

1 day

Spectacular Spring Sewing

Sewing

Age(s): 8-12
BAYarts Faculty Audra Costello
Audra Costello
$240

Let’s get cozy inside the Bayarts sewing studio while you stitch up a variety of fun, colorful spring-themed projects. Learn the basics of hand sewing in this popular class!
No class April 7

TUE 4:30-6:00 pm

3/10 - 5/12 (No Class 4/7)

Spin, Slab, & Serve

Ceramics

Age(s): Adults
Larry Hamilton
Megan Daloz, Faculty
Megan Daloz
BAYarts Faculty Nicole Fraley
Nicole Fraley
$342

Join us for a 9-week BEGINNERS-ONLY course where students will work with multiple instructors. This is a project-based class where each instructor will bring a different style and technique to the ceramics table. Students will create at least 3 ceramic works of art.

SAT 10 am – 12 pm

3/7 - 5/2

Spring Fever Painting

Painting

Age(s): 4-6
BAYarts Faculty Melissa Moon
Melissa Moon
$40

Join us in the art studio for a fun flowery creation, just in time for Spring!

SAT 10 am – 12 pm

3/7

1 day

Spring Into Collage

Multimedia

Age(s): 10-14
Emma Anderson
$45

Celebrate the beauty and energy of the spring season in Spring Collage, a hands-on art class where students will explore the fresh colors, textures, and themes of spring through the art of collage. Using a mix of materials-such as paper, fabric, magazines, paint and found objects-students will learn how to layer, arrange and design unique artworks inspired by nature, growth and renewal. No prior art experience necessary-just creativity and a willingness to experiment!

WED 6:30-8:30 pm

5/6

1 day

Stamp Charming!

Jewelry

Age(s): Adults
BAYarts Melissa Metzger
Melissa Metzger
$65

Celebrate yourself, your mom or friends by creating your own hand stamped charm jewelry. We’ll use metal stamps and charm tags to create dainty charms for 18-inch necklace and hand wrap beads to adorn your final piece. A fun evening out to create a meaningful gift just in time for Mother’s Day.

WED 6:30-8:30 pm

5/6

1 day

Still Life in Acrylic & Oil

Painting

Age(s): Adults
BAYarts Faculty Susan Gray Be
Susan Gray Bé
$270

Using Acrylics and/or Oil, learn the fundamentals of painting, from organizing a palette and blending, color mixing, brushwork, and glazing techniques to the elements of design and composition. All levels are welcome especially beginning painters! Class is located on second floor. View Supply List

FRI 11 am – 1:30 pm

4/24-6/5

Summer Sea & Sandy Feet Painting

Painting

Age(s): 4-6
BAYarts Faculty Melissa Moon
Melissa Moon
$40

A mixed media masterpiece that will show off your artistic skills and become a special summer keepsake.

SAT 10 am – 12 pm

5/9

1 day

Surface Decoration Workshop

Ceramics

Age(s): ADULTS
Jenny Mendes
$250

Wake Up Your Surfaces! Jenny will lead a 2-day workshop and trek through the imaginative use of color and surface decoration. She will demo, present technique and talk about her process to help and inspire participants to develop a unique color palette and narrative of their own.

On Saturday, students will hand build a simple structure like a mug, tumbler or vase plus a small dish in preparation to dry to leather hard overnight, ready to explore the surface to paint and decorate with underglaze the following day. This will be a creative and emotional exploration of the surface.

Jenny Mendes is a nationally and internationally known ceramic artist. She works using human and animal imagery to tell stories and works intuitively trusting the artistic flow. Her use of pattern and color is inspired by mythology and folk art .

9:30 am to 4 pm each day

May 30 + 31

2 days

The Craft and Art of Underglaze Decoration

Ceramics

Age(s): Adults
Andrea Serafino BAYarts teacher
Andrea Serafino
$380

Create simple forms, on which we’ll practice 6 different techniques of underglaze painting. Try your hand at sgraffito, Mishima, stenciling, applique, slip trailing and feathering.

FRI 1-3 pm

4/3-6/12

No class May 22

Tree Vases – Ceramics

Ceramics

Age(s): Adults
Larry Hamilton
$80

Join us for a fun 2-week workshop. The first week will focus on hand building techniques that will create ubique tree shaped vases for your floral arrangements. The second week we will focus on painting and glazing your vase.

FRI 6:30-8:30 pm

3/6 - 3/13

2 weeks

Watercolor & Mixed Media

Painting

Age(s): Adults
Lisha Nasipak
Lisha Nasipak
$216

Dive into a playful, creative exploration of mixed-media painting with a special emphasis on watercolor. Throughout this course, students will experiment with a variety of techniques, tools and materials to build confidence and discover new artistic possibilities. Step by step, you’ll learn how to create beautifully detailed spring bird paintings-far more intricate than you ever imagined you could achieve. Once your birds are complete, you’ll cut them out and mount them against a dramatic black background, enhancing each piece with shimmering touches of metallic watercolor for a striking final effect.

TUE 4-6 pm

3/3 - 4/7

Writer’s Salon

Writing

Age(s): Adults
BAYarts Faculty Susan Mangan
Susan Mangan
$160

Come celebrate spring at BAYarts as we delve into poetry! Spring is the perfect time to seek inspiration from the glory of the crocus and the sun lit beauty of the daffodil. Together we will explore how life can be expressed through the distillation of language. Writers will read, discuss, and uncover the art of the written verse. Come join a most welcoming group of writers as we release our inner poets and celebrate the rebirth of spring.

WED 7-8:45 pm

3/4 - 4/22

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