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Assemblage and Mixed Media Art (ONLINE)
with Colleen O'Donnell
Thursdays, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Instructor: Colleen O'Donnell
Six-Week Online Short Course (Zoom + Asynchronous Content; 18-Hour Equivalent)
No class on November 26 (Thanksgiving Break)
Register by August 21 for a 10% Early Bird Discount! Enter promo code EARLYBIRDFALL2026 at checkout (and click “+” to calculate the deduction). PAFA members at the Dual-Plus/Friend level and above receive an additional 10% off. Discount applies to CE regular adult Fall classes and workshops only. Remaining Summer classes, Studio rental programs, Open Academy (Certificate) courses, gift certificates, membership purchases, and lockers are ineligible.
Students in this online assemblage art course will master the foundational techniques of mixed-media construction from their home studios. Participants will develop a sharp eye for transforming everyday household or discarded objects into cohesive three-dimensional narratives, learning to evaluate items for both their structural integrity and their symbolic meaning. Beyond physical fabrication, students will cultivate critical thinking and visual literacy by actively participating in live Zoom critiques. By the conclusion of the workshop, learners will possess a portfolio of finished sculptures alongside the technical and creative problem-solving skills necessary to independently share, critique, and execute complex multi-material art projects.
Register by: October 22
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Please review CE’s Fall 2026 Policy Guide, including Withdrawal/Refund Policies, prior to registering.
Creative Ceramics: Functional Forms
with Matthew Courtney
Tuesdays, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Instructor: Matthew Courtney
Six-Week Short Course (18 Hours)
Register by August 21 for a 10% Early Bird Discount! Enter promo code EARLYBIRDFALL2026 at checkout (and click “+” to calculate the deduction). PAFA members at the Dual-Plus/Friend level and above receive an additional 10% off. Discount applies to CE regular adult Fall classes and workshops only. Remaining Summer classes, Studio rental programs, Open Academy (Certificate) courses, gift certificates, membership purchases, and lockers are ineligible.
Combine practicality and creativity through the art of sculpting and throwing functional ceramics. Create bowls, platters, vessels, and more that you can both use and admire every day. Through hands-on instruction and practice, learn essential hand-building techniques such as pinching, slab-building, coil-building, and surface treatments, as well as the basics of how to throw on a pottery wheel. Instruction will cover principles of form, texture, balance, and proportion, in addition to the fundamentals of the firing process. Develop your sculpting skills in a supportive and inspiring environment, and come away with handmade artworks that are both usable and personally expressive. Open to both beginners and experienced artists. Tuition includes a $30 lab fee.
Image: Student work, courtesy of Matthew Courtney.
Register by: October 27
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Please review CE’s Fall 2026 Policy Guide, including Withdrawal/Refund Policies, prior to registering.
The Figure in Clay Workshop
with Colleen O'Donnell
Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Colleen O'Donnell
Weekend Workshop
Register by August 21 for a 10% Early Bird Discount! Enter promo code EARLYBIRDFALL2026 at checkout (and click “+” to calculate the deduction). PAFA members at the Dual-Plus/Friend level and above receive an additional 10% off. Discount applies to CE regular adult Fall classes and workshops only. Remaining Summer classes, Studio rental programs, Open Academy (Certificate) courses, gift certificates, membership purchases, and lockers are ineligible.
Learn the techniques and tools of figure sculpture through demonstration and hands-on sculpting from the model. Explore anatomy, proportion, gesture, and design through the versatility of clay. Personal expression will be emphasized though representational and abstract approaches. Open to all levels and perfect for beginners. Tuition includes a $35 models fee.
Register by: October 30
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Please review CE’s Fall 2026 Policy Guide, including Withdrawal/Refund Policies, prior to registering.