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POT 14 – Beginning Wheel (O’Leary)

By Krupa Kanaiya / May 12, 2026 / Comments Off on POT 14 – Beginning Wheel (O’Leary)

This is the perfect entry level class for beginning wheel students. It will cover the basic techniques of throwing, glazing, and firing. Students will also learn the important safety guidelines and procedures of the ceramics studio. Projects on the wheel will focus on small forms (cups, bowls, saucers). For all virtual and onsite Pottery classes,…

VPOT 01 – Virtual Handbuiling (L.Buff)

By Adam Faust / May 12, 2026 / Comments Off on VPOT 01 – Virtual Handbuiling (L.Buff)

NOTE: Class skips June 25 and July 16 In this class we will focus on creating totems for our gardens. Totems will be made in multiple pieces using a variety of hand building methods. NOTE: Virtual students have work-from-home and on-site glaze studio privileges only. No on-site access to wheel or handbuilding studios.

POT 08 – Intermediate Sculpting (Klapthor)

By Adam Faust / May 13, 2026 / Comments Off on POT 08 – Intermediate Sculpting (Klapthor)

This class will introduce students to the art of figure sculpting through a variety of forms including human, animal, and even imaginary. Early projects in the class will focus on details of our figures like faces and hands as we learn about basic structure and anatomy. Later projects will combine these details into full figure…

DAP 06 – Advanced Watercolor (Matthews)

By Krupa Kanaiya / May 13, 2026 / Comments Off on DAP 06 – Advanced Watercolor (Matthews)

Learn to take your watercolor skills to the next level with an in-depth instruction on paint handling, value, composition, and drawing. The class will include live demonstrations as well as lots of individual instruction from a critically acclaimed watercolorist. Reference materials will be provided, but students are also encouraged to bring their own reference materials.

DAP 02 – Figure Drawing (Blinkhorn)

By Krupa Kanaiya / May 13, 2026 / Comments Off on DAP 02 – Figure Drawing (Blinkhorn)

In Figure Drawing, students will closely examine the human form while drawing from observation. In the first half of the session, students will explore rapid movement and position changes through gestures. The second half will be reserved for a durational drawing with details. NOTE: The class uses live nude models, so students must be 18…

POT 16 – Introduction to Wheel Throwing – New Students Only (Hook)

By Krupa Kanaiya / May 12, 2026 / Comments Off on POT 16 – Introduction to Wheel Throwing – New Students Only (Hook)

This is an all-beginners class option that will introduce students to the art of pottery. It will cover the basic process and techniques of throwing and glazing. Students will also learn the important safety guidelines and procedures of the ceramics studio. New students only, please. For all virtual and onsite Pottery classes, the tuition includes…

DAP 04 – Beginning Watercolor (Blinkhorn)

By Krupa Kanaiya / May 13, 2026 / Comments Off on DAP 04 – Beginning Watercolor (Blinkhorn)

NOTE: Class skips July 4. Watercolor is a level one observational painting class. In Watercolor, students will learn color theory and application techniques and will receive weekly assignments geared towards advancing their observational skills and technical application. Students will receive compositional and conceptual liberties toward the end of the term with their final assignment as…

DAP 05 – Watercolor II (Blinkhorn)

By Krupa Kanaiya / May 13, 2026 / Comments Off on DAP 05 – Watercolor II (Blinkhorn)

NOTE: Class skips July 4 Watercolor II is a level-two independent painting class. Students will be responsible for creating their own series of work, which the instructor will guide and evaluate. In Watercolor, students will be responsible for creating two paintings per month, with each painting relating to the next to complete a series with…

JWY 06 – Beginning/Intermediate Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design (Gindler)

By Krupa Kanaiya / May 13, 2026 / Comments Off on JWY 06 – Beginning/Intermediate Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design (Gindler)

This course will teach traditional metalsmithing skills including sawing, piercing, texturing, shaping, and forming metal; soldering and cold connections, and bezel-setting cabochon gemstones. It is appropriate for beginners with no previous experience with metalsmithing, as well as for intermediate students. Students will learn to use and care for the tools of the craft, and will…

JWY 10 – Independent Studio with Direction (Intermediate and Up)(Morgan)

By Adam Faust / May 13, 2026 / Comments Off on JWY 10 – Independent Studio with Direction (Intermediate and Up)(Morgan)

NOTE: Skips July 5 Work on your own designs with instructor guidance. If you have ideas you’ve been thinking about but are unsure how to execute, this is the class for you. We can troubleshoot your designs together.

Fall Quarter Class Registration

By Krupa Kanaiya / February 25, 2026 / Comments Off on Fall Quarter Class Registration

Get ready for the upcoming quarter of classes at Callanwolde! Registration opens today at 9AM. Head to Callanwolde.org/classes/ to view the catalog and sign up for your desired course.

JWY 02 – Beginning/Intermediate Jewelry & Metalsmithing (Mujtaba)

By Adam Faust / May 13, 2026 / Comments Off on JWY 02 – Beginning/Intermediate Jewelry & Metalsmithing (Mujtaba)

Beginner students will learn traditional metalsmithing techniques like piercing, soldering, forming, texturing and bezel setting to create jewelry of their own design or an assigned project. Intermediate students are self-directed but can explore more precision-based techniques such as prong setting, chain making, forging, and hollow construction. Emphasis will be placed on proper use of tools…