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Monthly Pottery Studio Membership for just $85 per month.

Unlock your creativity with our Monthly Pottery Studio Membership! This membership gives you unlimited access to our fully equipped studio, where you can explore the art of pottery at your own pace. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced potter, you'll have everything you need to create beautiful, handcrafted pieces.

What’s Included:

• Unlimited Studio Access: Come in as often as you'd like during open hours, with no time limits.
• Expert Guidance: Access to workshops & classes, plus the option to book one-on-one lessons with Austin Snedden, Studio Manager.
• Kiln Firing: We’ll fire your pieces in our professional kiln, ensuring top-quality results.
• Community & Events: Be part of a vibrant community of artists. Participate in special events, pottery nights, and gallery shows.

Whether you want to hone your skills, work on personal projects, or just explore pottery, our membership provides the perfect space and support to help you create and grow. Join us today and start your pottery journey!

This is not a guaranteed form for access to the studio. All inquiries will be contacted to finalized studio membership. 

The Pottery Wheel Class Waitlist will reserve your spot for the soonest class availability. Students will be contact in the order in which they sign-up for the waitlist. Once you are contacted, you will be provided a link to the class sign-up page to confirm your spot. 

Beginner's Pottery Wheel Course - 5 Tuesdays from 6-9pm

Unleash your creativity and learn the art of wheel throwing!

Course Overview:
This hands-on pottery course is designed for beginners who are eager to explore the fundamentals of throwing clay on a pottery wheel. Whether you’ve never touched clay before or have a bit of experience, this course will guide you through each step with personalized instruction and plenty of practice time. You'll learn essential techniques to create functional and decorative pieces, from centering the clay to shaping, trimming, and glazing your final creations.

What You'll Learn:

• Introduction to the Pottery Wheel: Learn how to set up your workspace, center the clay, and throw basic shapes.

• Shaping Techniques: Develop your skills in creating bowls, mugs, and simple vessels.

• Trimming and Finishing: Discover the basics of trimming, adding handles, and refining your pieces.

• Glazing: An introduction to glazing techniques to bring your pieces to life with color and texture.

• Basic Clay Knowledge: Understand the types of clay, how to care for your tools, and how to maintain your wheel.

• Studio Membership: ALL currently enrolled students will get access to the studio on weekdays 12pm-6pm.

Course Format:

• Price - $220 Members, $260 Non-Members

• Duration: 5 weeks, 3-hour sessions

• Class Size: Small group setting for individual attention

• Materials: All materials, including clay and tools, are provided. Just bring an apron or towel that you don't mind getting dirty!

• No Experience Needed: Ideal for beginners!

What to Expect:

• Hands-on learning in a supportive, creative environment.

• Step-by-step demonstrations and personal guidance from experienced instructors.

• Opportunities to experiment and develop your personal style.

• A chance to make and glaze several pieces you can take home and enjoy.

The Ceramic Hand Building Waitlist will reserve your spot for the soonest class availability. Students will be contact in the order in which they sign-up for the waitlist. Once you are contacted, you will be provided a link to the class sign-up page to confirm your spot. 

Beginner's Hand Building Course - Thursdays 6-9pm

Beginner's Hand Building Ceramics Course
Explore the art of creating unique pottery without a wheel!

Course Overview:
In this beginner-friendly course, you'll learn the basics of hand building, a traditional pottery technique that involves shaping clay by hand rather than using a wheel. Perfect for those who prefer a tactile, slower approach to ceramics, this class covers a variety of hand building techniques that allow you to create functional and artistic pieces. Whether you're interested in making mugs, bowls, sculptures, or other clay creations, this course will provide you with the foundational skills to bring your ideas to life.

What You'll Learn:

• Pinching: Master the simple yet versatile technique of pinching to create small vessels and sculptures.
• Coiling: Learn how to build larger pieces like bowls, vases, and planters using coils of clay.
• Slab Building: Discover how to roll out clay slabs and join them to create geometric forms, boxes, trays, and other flat or boxy shapes.
• Surface Decoration: Experiment with carving, stamping, and texture techniques to add visual interest to your pieces.
• Assembly and Joining: Understand how to properly join different parts of your pieces to create stable, durable constructions.
• Basic Glazing: Introduction to glazing techniques to finish your pieces with color, texture, and shine.

Course Format:

• Duration: 4 weeks, 3-hour sessions
• Price: $200 Members/$240 Non-Members
• Class Size: Small group for more individualized attention
• Materials: All materials, including clay and tools, are provided.
• No Experience Needed: Ideal for beginners or anyone interested in learning more about hand building techniques.
•  ALL currently enrolled students will get access to the studio weekdays by scheduling a time with the studio manager.

What to Expect:

• Hands-on guidance and demonstrations from experienced instructor.
• A creative and welcoming environment where you can explore your personal style.
• Opportunities to create both functional pieces (like mugs and bowls) and decorative sculptures.
• Time to experiment with different textures, shapes, and finishes for your work.
• Finished pieces that you can take home, ready for use or display.

Beginner's Hand Building Ceramics Course
Explore the art of creating unique pottery without a wheel!

Course Overview:
In this beginner-friendly course, you'll learn the basics of hand building, a traditional pottery technique that involves shaping clay by hand rather than using a wheel. Perfect for those who prefer a tactile, slower approach to ceramics, this class covers a variety of hand building techniques that allow you to create functional and artistic pieces. Whether you're interested in making mugs, bowls, sculptures, or other clay creations, this course will provide you with the foundational skills to bring your ideas to life.

What You'll Learn:

• Pinching: Master the simple yet versatile technique of pinching to create small vessels and sculptures.
• Coiling: Learn how to build larger pieces like bowls, vases, and planters using coils of clay.
• Slab Building: Discover how to roll out clay slabs and join them to create geometric forms, boxes, trays, and other flat or boxy shapes.
• Surface Decoration: Experiment with carving, stamping, and texture techniques to add visual interest to your pieces.
• Assembly and Joining: Understand how to properly join different parts of your pieces to create stable, durable constructions.
• Basic Glazing: Introduction to glazing techniques to finish your pieces with color, texture, and shine.

Course Format:

• Duration: 4 weeks, 3-hour sessions
• Class Size: Small group for more individualized attention
• Materials: All materials, including clay and tools, are provided.
• No Experience Needed: Ideal for beginners or anyone interested in learning more about hand building techniques.
•  ALL currently enrolled students will get access to the studio weekdays 12pm-6pm.

What to Expect:

• Hands-on guidance and demonstrations from experienced instructor.
• A creative and welcoming environment where you can explore your personal style.
• Opportunities to create both functional pieces (like mugs and bowls) and decorative sculptures.
• Time to experiment with different textures, shapes, and finishes for your work.
• Finished pieces that you can take home, ready for use or display.

This show is displayed in the Ridge Art Gallery and features art from middle school and high school students. Polk State joins Ridge art in sponsoring this event to encourage development of visual art in our schools. Polk County teachers make this event possible by collecting and transporting art for display.  Most pieces are for sale. Each year over $2000 in prize money and scholarships are given. This exhibition is presented each year by the Ridge Art Association. 

THE SHOW’S DATES

If you need another date or are leaving town, please contact us for early entry 

Thursday, May 15th ………...………………. Receiving, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Friday, May 23rd at WH Airport.......……….  Receiving, 11:00am—4:00pm

Saturday May 24th…………….….. Receiving 8:30am - 11:00am        

Saturday May 24th .......................................Critique 2:30pm

Show Opens……………………………….......May 31, 2025

Date TBD ..….………………...………….….. Reception, 6:00pm 

            Awards 6:30pm

Pick Up* .............................……………….... May 15th and 23rd

           in conjunction with receiving times

**Call before arriving for any pickup other than this date**

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE PROSPECTUS:

Aviation and Flight Prospectus 2025 R2.pdf

AWARDS

Best of Show $400.00

Second Place $300.00

Third Place $200.00

Awards of Excellence (3) $75.00

Honorable Mention (4) $50.00 

Faces & Figures Watercolor Painting

by Ron Malone

Each session will feature a new watercolor painting of faces and figures. Bring your watercolor supplies. Arches watercolor paper with the reference sketch preprinted on the paper will be provided.  These are preprint these you can spend most of the class time painting, not drawing. 

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Charcoal Portraiture Drawing Classes
with William Araujo

4-weeks, Tuesday evenings, beginning March 18th, 6:00-8:00pm, and finishing April 8th.

Join us at Ridge Art for another unique art class where you'll explore the beauty of portraitures using a limited palette of four captivating colors on paper. Let your creativity flow in a welcoming and inspiring environment under the guidance of William, a seasoned artist known for his engaging and informative classes.

This is the second series William is teaching for Ridge Art.  We have had many requests by his students for a repeat of this series. 

In his class you'll delve into the intricacies of creating striking portraitures with colored charcoal, learning techniques that will enhance your artistic skills and expand your creative horizons. Whether you're a beginner or experienced artist, this class offers a stimulating experience for all levels of proficiency.

All materials supplied, however, you're welcome to

bring your own materials.

Discover the Magic of Acrylic Painting

2-day Acrylic Painting Workshop with Sally C. Evans

Saturday and Sunday, May 3 & 4, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

Live Demonstration on Friday, May 3, 6:00 pm

$245 for RAA Members, $285 for non-members

We are at 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd SW, Winter Haven, FL

For more information and to register, go to www.ridgeart.org

We are offering the ultimate acrylic painting workshop experience, led by Sally Evans, a seasoned artist and graphic designer with over thirty years of experience. Her bold colors, loose brush strokes, and lithographs sold worldwide for the last twenty years showcase her unique talent that she is eager to share with workshop participants. Join us for a hands-on, immersive workshop and unleash your creativity with Sally.

With Sally's guidance, you will unleash your creativity that will make your paintings more dramatic and alive with vibrant color! This transformative class is designed to enrich your artwork in a modern and exciting way by focusing on color theory, design, and self-expression.