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Get ARTSY with us! We offer a variety of classes for all ages! Whether it’s pottery, painting, weaving, or all the things in between… you can always get creative at the Wass!

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Classes

Intro to Glass Fusing with Diane Bendele

Intro to Glass Fusing with Diane Bendele

Thursday, May 15th @ 6pm

Discover the art of glass fusing in this fun and creative beginner-friendly class! Learn the basics of working with kiln-formed glass, including cutting, layering, and designing a colorful glass piece. Explore different techniques such as tack fusing, full fusing, and slumping while creating your own unique small plate. No prior experience is necessary – just bring your imagination! All materials and tools are provided.

Available to anyone 14+ (waiver must be signed for those under 18).

Space is limited – signup ASAP!

$35 member/$45 non-member
Must agree to the terms & services before registering.

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Knitting 101 with Penny Wiseman

Knitting 101 with Penny Wiseman

2 Sessions • May 1 & 8 @ 6pm

Learn to Knit with Penny Wiseman! 🧶
Beginner-Friendly Workshop – All Supplies Included

Join us for a cozy and creative knitting class with instructor Penny Wiseman! This BEGINNER FRIENDLY session is perfect for anyone curious about learning to knit — no experience necessary!

You’ll learn essential skills such as:

  • Casting on and binding off

  • The garter knit stitch

  • How to make buttonholes

By the end of class, you’ll have a handmade cup cozy (and maybe even two!) to take home — plus the knowledge to keep knitting long after the session is over. Instructions and reference materials will be provided.

✔️ All supplies included
✔️ Ages 15 and up welcome
✔️ No experience needed

Come unwind and learn a timeless craft in a fun, supportive environment!

$45 member/$55 non-member
Price includes both sessions.
Must agree to the terms & services before registering.

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Tween/Teen Art Camp - SKETCHBOOK, Ages 11-17

Tween/Teen Art Camp – SKETCHBOOK, Ages 11-17

June 16th-19th, 2025 • 1pm-4pm (4 days)

Do not miss your chance to sign your young artist up for one of our VERY POPULAR SUMMER ART CAMPS!

🖤 Tween/Teen Sketchbook Art Camp ✏️This is where creativity meets curiosity! At Tween/Teen Sketchbook Art Camp, makers will explore their personal style, build creative habits, and fill the pages of their sketchbooks with bold ideas, experiments, and inspiration. Makers will also have the opportunity to create their own custom sketchbooks FROM SCRATCH using recyclable materials.

Throughout the camp, artists will explore basic drawing techniques, character development, nature/urban sketching, watercolor, mixed media, book binding and MORE! Some yoga, games & journaling will be infused into their afternoon as well – making this a mindfully creative experience for all makers!

Sketchbook Art Camp is available to youth ages 11-17. A balanced snack will be served. Parents/Caregivers will need to fill out a registration form and sign a waiver by the first day of camp (electronic forms and waivers will be sent within 3 biz days of order being placed).

Space is limited. Sign up ASAP
$125 for Members, $150 for Non-Members
A $50 deposit is due in order to reserve your child’s spot in the class. The remainder of the balance is due June 1st, 2025 (an invoice will be sent via email).
Must agree to the terms & services before registering.
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$50.00$150.00
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Tween/Teen Art Camp - Make it, Sell it! • Ages 11-17

Tween/Teen Art Camp – Make it, Sell it! • Ages 11-17

July 14th-17th, 2025 • 1pm-4pm (4 days)

Do not miss your chance to sign your young artist up for one of our VERY POPULAR SUMMER ART CAMPS!

💡 Make It, Sell It! Tween/Teen Art Camp 🎨💰 Got big ideas and creative energy? This camp is for young makers ready to turn their art into something awesome! Campers will design, create, and learn how to present their handmade goods — anything from colorful crafts and jewelry to mini paintings and textile products — all while exploring creativity, entrepreneurship, collaboration and confidence-building.

Yoga, games & journaling will also be infused into their afternoon – making this a mindfully creative experience for all makers!

“Make It, Sell It!” Art Camp is available to youth ages 11-17. A balanced snack will be served. Parents/Caregivers will need to fill out a registration form and sign a waiver by the first day of camp (electronic forms and waivers will be sent within 3 biz days of order being placed).

Space is limited. Sign up ASAP!
$125 for Members, $150 for Non-Members
A $50 deposit is due in order to reserve your child’s spot in the class. The remainder of the balance is due July 1st, 2025 (an invoice will be sent via email).
Must agree to the terms & services before registering.
Not a member? Click Here to become a member and save on THIS CAMP as well as other classes!

$50.00$150.00
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Acrylics with Jacey (for ages 6-99+!)

Acrylics with Jacey (for ages 6-99+!)

Saturday, May 17th, 10am

Join artist Jacey Eikenbary for an Acrylics Class centered around PEONIES! Learn how to paint a GORGEOUS bloom filled scene from start to finish. This is not your average painting class – Jacey guides you through the artistic process allowing plenty of room for creative freedom. Grab a friend or family member of almost any age as this class is for those aged 6 to 99+! All supplies are included (you will leave with a 9X12 or an 11X14 canvas)!  Class is expected to take close to 2 hours.

Space is limited. Sign up ASAP
$20 for Members, $30 for Non-Members
Must agree to the terms & services before registering.

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ClayMakers Cup Workshop

ClayMakers Cup Workshop

2 One Hour Thursday Sessions – June 4th & 18th, 6pm

ClayMakers is BACK!
Join artist Ashley McClure for a two-part clay workshop where you’ll handbuild your own ceramic cup using slab construction techniques. In the first session, you’ll learn to shape and assemble your cup, then dive into surface decoration with underglaze and sgraffito to add texture, imagery, or unique designs. After your piece is bisque fired, return for the second session to glaze and complete your creation. No experience needed – all materials provided!

This class is available to those aged 9 & up. Space is LIMITE – signup ASAP!

$45 for Members, $55 for Non-Members
Must agree to the terms & services before registering. NOTE THAT THIS SPECIFIC CLASS IS NON-REFUNDABLE & NON-TRANSFERABLE 

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Lil ArtReach

Lil ArtReach

9:30 am – 10:15 am (choose date when you register)

Instructor: Brandy Rammel
Join us for Lil ArtReach! Young makers ages 5 & under are invited for story time followed by a small craft. Lil ArtReach is geared towards makers 5 & under but big siblings are welcome. Caretaker/s are required to accompany young makers.
Cost per Family – $10 for Members, $12 for Non-Members

 

Must agree to the terms & services before registering.

$10.00$12.00
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ArtReach for Adults

ArtReach for Adults

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm (choose date when you register)

Instructor: Brandy Rammel
Join us for Adult ArtReach! This class is designed to unwind, destress and to have a little bit of fun. Each class will focus on a different medium of art and techniques. We provide all the supplies and do all the cleanup – you simply show up. Zero art experience required and the cash bar will be open.
$12 for Members, $15 for Non-Members
Must agree to the terms & services before registering.

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Oil Painting with Dr. Trimble

Oil Painting with Dr. Trimble

One Thursday of every Month (see drop-down for dates), 6pm

Instructor: Dr. Trimble
Oil Painting with Dr. Trimble is a great class to navigate the medium of oil painting. This class is targeted for beginning and advanced artists. Each class will focus on specific techniques through brief discussions and demonstrations. Participants will learn to use these techniques in real time by producing a painting, not just doing exercises. Each lesson can stand alone or be a part of the whole experience. The level of commitment is entirely up to you and our instructor, Dr. T, will help you every step of the way.
This is an ongoing class, one Thursday a month (dates in drop-down menu), 6pm – class expected to last 2-2.5 hours.
No previous experience required – no supplies needed
$15 per class for Members,  $20 per class for Non-Members
Must agree to the terms & services before registering.

$15.00$20.00
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Visit Blink! 

Blink is an interactive hands-on sculpture which can be animated by visitors. Blink is available 24 hours along the Wassenberg Glow Path behind the building. Check it out!

Our Mission

The Wassenberg Art Center is to be a catalyst for creative expansion through art.
With an open, diverse approach, our programs reach out to inspire creative
interaction for all.