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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.

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 

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 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.

Live Artist Demonstration
by Sally C. Evans

Color Makes Me Happy!

Friday, May 2, 6:00pm

Free for RAA Members, $10 for non-members

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

Her workshop is on Saturday and Sunday, May 3 & 4,
9:30am – 4:30pm.

Color Makes Me Happy 

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 2, 6:00 pm

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

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

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.

Watch Galina draw and paint beautiful flowers.  She draws flowers in pencil on watercolor paper, uses a water-proof pen to draw over the lines, and then paints the flowers with watercolor paint.  She will offer classes on these skills in August 2025 at the Ridge Art Classroom. These skills can be applied to landscapes, still-life, and portraits.

Click here for more information on her classes:

Class Info & Registration

Click to download the class overview:

Beginner Stained glass class overview.pdf

Alexa Berrong is a passionate artist specializing in oil painting. With decades of experience, Alexa brings a wealth of knowledge and creativity to her classes. Her work has been featured in numerous galleries, and she is known for her spiritual, lifelike portraits. 

Discover the art of oil painting in this comprehensive portrait class designed for beginners and those with some experience. This class will guide you through the fundamentals of oil painting techniques, from mixing colors to mastering brush strokes. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to refine your skills, Alexa Berrong will provide personalized guidance to help you draw proportionally and create stunning portraits. Participants are invited to create a self-portrait or a portrait of someone else. All you need to bring is a sketchbook, a painting apron or smock, and a reference photo printed on 8.5x11 paper. The photo can be of you or someone else. I encourage you to bring a headshot, not a full body shot. Once printed, the photo should be clear, not grainy. You are welcome to bring your own oil paint + supplies if you have them. If you have any questions about this, please contact Alexa at alexaberrong@gmail.com.