Beginner and intermediate potters will learn the basics of throwing forms on the potter’s wheel. Enjoy wheel-throwing functional forms such as bowls, cups, plates, jars, and mugs. Experiment with glazing techniques and bring home beautiful hand-made pieces.

$250 for members | $270 for non-members

*Supply fee and Studio fee included

Beginner and intermediate potters will learn basic wheel-throwing and hand building skills to create functional forms. Begin by learning hand building techniques such as coil and slab building then move on to creating forms such as bowls, cups, and mugs on the potter’s wheel. Learn about glazing techniques and bring home functional pottery.

$250 for members | $270 for non-members

*Supply fee and Studio fee included

Join us for a 2-day workshop where we will use slab construction and various hand-building techniques to create tripod cups with texture. Students will have the option to add handles and additional personal touches to make their cups unique. The first-class session will focus on creating the cups and the second-class session will focus on glazing. Each student will finish the class with a pair of beautiful, hand-built cups.

$55 for members | $65 for non-members

*Supply fee and Studio fee included

This specialty course teaches traditional Korean-style carve-through techniques used for decorating tall forms such as vases and jars. Through hands-on instruction, students will learn proper carve-through techniques including scroll cuts, round punch-out, and angled reduction to enhance the aesthetics of your pottery. Carving do’s & don’ts as well as design considerations will also be discussed. This course is for intermediate and advanced level potters. For questions about your qualifications, contact Carrie Spencer, cspencer@lowiv.com

$180 for members | $195 for non-members

Open Studio hours are monitored (not instructional) and time allows for use of specialized ceramic tools and studio equipment.

Hourly Open Studio fees:
Adults: $10/hour,  Members: $8/hour
Currently-enrolled ceramics students: $5/hour
Monthly Open Studio fees:
Adults: $120/month,  Members: $100/month

2024 Summer Hours:

Tuesdays 6 PM – 9 PM
Thursdays 6 PM – 9 PM
Fridays 10 AM – 4 PM
Sundays 11 AM – 4 PM

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Enhance your artistic abilities by learning how to draw. This class, geared toward beginners, will cover the basic tenets of drawing and composition including shading, line drawing, proportion, perspective, and sight sizing. Sharpen your observation skills by drawing from still lifes. Explore various drawing materials such as pencil, charcoal, Conté, and more. Already have a little bit of experience? This class will help troubleshoot problem areas that you run into. Whether it is composition or technique, this class with help you resolve recurring issues. Come to the first class with a pencil, eraser, and drawing pad. The instructor will provide a list of supplies at the first-class session. 

$230 for members | $250 for non-members 

Explore oil and acrylic painting during this 8-week class. This class will guide participants through the painting process, from color mixing and blending, to application, and brushwork. Students will gain an enhanced understanding of composition and perspective. Choose which painting medium is best for you and learn how acrylic and oil can be used together. Develop your own personal approach to drawing and painting as you examine distinctive styles from both classical and contemporary artists. Students will paint still lifes and create a Master Copy from a famous artist.

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$230 for members | $250 for non-members

If you have ever wanted to explore painting with watercolor, this 4-day intensive class is for you. Learn the basics of working with watercolor by painting a still life and a landscape on the beautiful Hermitage grounds. This class will cover fundamental drawing techniques and elements of composition.

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$120 for members | $130 for non-members

Explore oil painting this summer at the beautiful Hermitage Museum during this 6-week class. Learn methods of how to translate movement into the brush and on the canvas. Collect inspirational images or literature to tap into your imagination to create a one of kind painting. This class will guide participants through the painting process, from color mixing and blending, to application, and brushwork.

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$230 for members | $250 for non-members

Learn how to make the most of your digital camera and create better photographs by taking control of image creation. This class presents a solid foundation of DSLR camera use through in-class demonstrations and lectures as well as hands-on classwork and assignments. Lectures and assignments cover shooting in manual modes, image storage capabilities, file types, various camera menus, exposure, light, shutter effects, and the resulting creative possibilities. A digital SLR camera is preferable but any camera with manual capabilities will work for this class. No previous camera knowledge or experience is required. Photo editing skills will not be covered in this class. Please bring the printed manual that came with your camera to the first class. The book Understanding Exposure, 4th Edition: How to Shoot Great Photographs with Any Camera by Bryan Peterson is required.

Members: $175 | Non-Members: $200

This course is a continuation of Introduction to Digital Photography and meets off-site at designated locations. Students will learn how to be more creative with their digital photographs by further exploring light and composition as well as additional camera settings and shooting in black and white. The emphasis of this class is shooting photographs. Students will be given assignments to learn new techniques. Students must have taken Introduction to Digital Photography.

The book Within the Frame: the Journey of Photographic Vision by David DuChemin is required.

This class meets at various locations offsite and will not take place at the Hermitage Visual Arts School.
*Updated class schedule: 10/15 and 10/22 will be held at 5:30pm for evening photo opportunities. 

Members: $150 | Non-Members: $175

In this two-day workshop, students will learn the basics of making a traditional egg basket. Starting with 2 oak hoops, learn to make a God’s Eye. This basket has 3 sets of ribs to make this big egg shape. Put a contemporary spin on a traditional style basket. Use your baskets to bring eggs from the coup to the counter or for picking up items from the farmer’s market.

All skill levels welcome.

Members: $95 | Non-Members: $100
*Supply fee and Studio fee included

Join experienced basket weaver and instructor Rami McKinney to create a one-of-a-kind woven basket! In this 2-day workshop students will learn to weave a basket with a wooden handle. Put a contemporary spin on a traditional style basket by choosing from an array of contemporary colors to weave a decorative rattan rim. Each student will finish the class with a unique basket. All levels welcome.

Members: $95 | Non-Members: $100
*Supply fee and Studio fee included

Create order from chaos in this 2-day basketweaving workshop! Students will learn to weave a basket using a variety of colors and techniques. Each student will finish the class with a unique basket that is sure to be a statement piece. All levels welcome.

Members: $95 | Non-Members: $100
*Supply fee and Studio fee included

 Learn the craft of basket weaving from experienced basket weaver and instructor Rami McKinney. Create a one-of-a-kind 10” x 14” woven basket in this 2-day workshop. Students will learn to weave a solid, rectangular bottom basket using a variety of colors to include handles and a lash rim. This large, functional basket can be used to carry all the things you need! Each student will finish the class with a unique basket. All levels welcome. 

Members: $95 | Non-Members: $100
*Supply fee and Studio fee included 

It is time to start decorating for fall! Create a beautiful succulent arrangement in a real pumpkin in this exciting new workshop. Give this unique gift to your Thanksgiving host or keep the arrangement on your porch or dining room table for a month. These super cute mini pumpkin succulent arrangements are easy and sustainable. You will be giving your family, friends, and neighbors ‘pumpkin’ to talk about when they see this unique centerpiece. Each pumpkin measures 3-4 inches, can last up to 12 weeks (about 3 months). When you are ready to toss the pumpkin, simply peel back the layer of moss and replant the succulents in another planter to continue to grow.

Members: $95 | Non-Members: $105
*Supply fee and Studio fee included

Using a variety of art-making materials, this class will focus on the positive psychological, emotional, and social aspects of creativity. Through creative arts, students will enhance social connections and reaffirm that all humans have the capacity for creativity. Students will learn how to approach different art mediums in a new way each week. Discussions will focus on ways that creativity can help improve mental health and how to destigmatize and rehumanize art and creativity. If you have an interest in art and being creative and want to learn how to incorporate it in your life, this is a great class for you. All levels welcome.

Members: $105 | Non-Members: $120
*Supply fee and Studio fee included

Enameling is the exciting process of fusing glass powder to precious metal using elevated temperatures. In this workshop, students learn how to enamel copper using a tabletop kiln. How to prepare the metal surface and the various stages of firing glass finishes will be explained. Layering opaque and translucent glass enamel colors will be explored for effect and learning to create texture on the metal beforehand to add to the enamel process. Techniques such as sgraffito will be introduced as well as sifting, using templates, and wet packing enamel.

Ages 16+

Member: $195 | Non-member: $205

It is amazing what you can create with some copper wire, a hammer, and some patience. Learn the basics of metal working with copper. In this class, you will learn to make all the components needed to assemble a finished piece of jewelry, including jump rings, ear wires, clasps, and connectors. In addition to hammering, you will learn filing, texturing, stamping and patina work for copper. Come out of the class with a beautiful pair of earrings that you created.

Ages 16+

Member: $200 | Non-member: $235

Bring on creativity this fall with a fun, family terrarium workshop. Using real plants, participants will create a living garden inside a glass globe. Each terrarium will feature live moss and air plants alongside natural elements such as sand, stones, and crystals to add a unique twist. The workshop will conclude with other unique ways to customize your project and easy-care instructions on how to maintain your living air plants. This workshop is geared toward families with all children accompanied by an adult. Registrations are based on the number of terrariums. Please register for the number of terrariums your family intends to create.

$60 for members | $70 for non-members