Lynchburg's Local Arts Center
Go ahead and get a little dirty on Friday night! Couples, singles, and friends are welcome to join us at The Academy Center of the Arts Pottery Studio for an evening of fun and wheel throwing. Have something to remember your special pottery night for many years! Clay and tools are included. Wear or bring […]
For kids ages 6-10, Join instructors Lesley Burks and Brie Falwell in making clay projects that celebrate the birds of spring: Cylinder Bird House, Bird Bath Sculpture, Bird Feeder and an Owl Plate Instructors: Lesley Burks Lesley Burks Lesley is a Lynchburg local who started pottery classes at the ACOA three years ago […]
Join instructor Anna Ellis in creating Platform 9-3/4 Mugs with a Harry Potter Theme! Instructor: Anna Ellis Anna is a Lynchburg native who has always had a passion for the arts. She studied at VCU in Richmond Virginia. However, it wasn’t until 2009 that she took a pottery class at CVCC, and […]
Go ahead and get a little dirty on Friday night! Couples, singles, and friends are welcome to join us at The Academy Center of the Arts Pottery Studio for an evening of fun and wheel throwing. Have something to remember your special pottery night for many years! Clay and tools are included. Wear or bring […]
Join instructor Anna Ellis in celebrating National Wildlife Week by making a Woodland Animal Scene Planter! Instructor: Anna Ellis Anna is a Lynchburg native who has always had a passion for the arts. She studied at VCU in Richmond Virginia. However, it wasn’t until 2009 that she took a pottery class at […]
Go ahead and get a little dirty on Friday night! Couples, singles, and friends are welcome to join us at The Academy Center of the Arts Pottery Studio for an evening of fun and wheel throwing. Have something to remember your special pottery night for many years! Clay and tools are included. Wear or bring […]
Join our instructor Brett Thomas as we explore the mysteries of Shino Glazes, fired in our gas reduction kiln. This is a two -part workshop: The first weekend, March 24 and March 25 will include a Friday night discussion on the properties of Shino glazes and the firing process and application of Shino glazes. Students […]
Academy Mask Policy For any participant masks are highly recommended and encouraged regardless of vaccination status. ______________________________________________________ For kids ages 6-10, Join instructors Lesley Burks and Brie Falwell in making clay projects that celebrate Spring!: Umbrella Ring Dish, Flower Trinket Dish, Flower Tray, Cloud Sponge Holder, Vase with Flower Frog Instructors: Lesley Burks […]
Tuition includes a 25 lb. bag of clay and glaze and firing costs. For beginning and intermediate students. Instructor: Bosco Bae “To make pottery is an adventure to me, every work is a new beginning. Indeed, I shall never cease to be a pupil.” -Lucie Rie Bosco began his journey […]
For kids ages5 and up! Join instructors Lesley Burks and Brie Falwell in making Daisy Mugs in celebration of Spring! Instructors: Lesley Burks Lesley Burks Lesley is a Lynchburg local who started pottery classes at the ACOA three years ago in search of a creative outlet. Since then, she has developed an interest […]
Go ahead and get a little dirty on Friday night! Couples, singles, and friends are welcome to join us at The Academy Center of the Arts Pottery Studio for an evening of fun and wheel throwing. Have something to remember your special pottery night for many years! Clay and tools are included. Wear or bring […]
FOR EXPERIENCED POTTERS looking for studio time without instruction. Have access to pottery wheels, tools, glazes, and firing and work at your own pace. Must have two years of previous experience in pottery. Includes a 25 lb. bag of clay with registration. ____________________________________________________________ SENIOR DISCOUNTS (ages 62+) Enter your DOB and apply the […]
FOR EXPERIENCED POTTERS looking for studio time without instruction. Have access to pottery wheels, tools, glazes, and firing and work at your own pace. Must have two years of previous experience in pottery. Includes a 25 lb. bag of clay with registration. ____________________________________________________________ SENIOR DISCOUNTS (ages 62+) Enter your DOB and apply the […]
In this course students will learn techniques of both hand-built and thrown functional pottery. The classes will focus on introducing new students to the properties of clay, both in hand building and wheel throwing. Demonstrations will cover beginning pottery techniques as well as techniques for intermediate students. All skill levels welcome! Tuition includes […]
Advanced students will continue to develop independent work supplemented with a demonstration of each class. Demonstrations will cover the use of underglazes, utilizing different techniques in a single piece, hand-building larger, and complex forms. Students will be encouraged to develop a style with personal distinction motifs in order to complete a body of work by […]
Students will learn the art of handbuilding with clay by expert Handbuilder Anna Ellis! This class is excellent for beginners as well as more experienced handbuilders. Anna will include demonstrations each class and will work with all levels of skill. Demonstrations will cover the use of underglazes, utilizing different techniques in a single piece, hand-building […]
FOR EXPERIENCED POTTERS looking for studio time without instruction. Have access to pottery wheels, tools, glazes, and firing and work at your own pace. Must have two years of previous experience in pottery. Includes a 25 lb. bag of clay with registration. ____________________________________________________________ SENIOR DISCOUNTS (ages 62+) Enter your DOB and apply the […]
Investigating the surface through material studies, clay science, and experimentation. Open to all skill levels. “Further your understanding of clay as a raw material to a realized object.” Tuition includes a 25 lb. bag of clay and glaze and firing costs. ____________________________________________________________ SENIOR DISCOUNTS (ages 62+) Enter your DOB and apply the coupon […]
Ready to try your hand at the potter’s wheel? There will be helpful demonstrations and lots of hands-on time in this session. You will be learning the basics of wheel throwing, hand building, and surface decoration in this fun and casual class, taught by instructor Kim Clarke. You will get some tips and tricks that […]
Is there an idea you have in your head, bud don't quite know how to pull it off? Receive expert instruction from Kim Clarke or work independently. Bring your own ideas for projects. Demonstrations will be tailored to reflect each student's individual needs and goals. ____________________________________________________________ SENIOR DISCOUNTS (ages 62+) Enter your DOB and apply […]
Join instructor Anna Ellis in creating a Mythical Beast! Instructor: Anna Ellis Anna is a Lynchburg native who has always had a passion for the arts. She studied at VCU in Richmond Virginia. However, it wasn’t until 2009 that she took a pottery class at CVCC, and fell in love with […]
