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Adult & Teen Art Classes

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Art Classes for Adults and Teens

Join us at Creative York to try something new, expand your skills and knowledge of art, as well as make meaningful connections with others!

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Classes fill fast, early registration is recommended.

Click the class title to learn more about each class.

*New for 2024 classes: An exclusive discounted rate for all classes for Creative York members!

Date Night Pottery 12/2/23

Saturday, December 2nd from 6-8pm

Location: Creative York Ceramic Studio
Instructor: Amy Chapman
Price: $45.00

Try something new with our Date Night Pottery Class! This is a 2-hour class, from 6-8 p.m., in which students will learn the basics of wheel throwing and creating ceramics in our underground ceramics studio. All students are welcome, regardless of being in a pair or not! Price is $45 for the class per student. All supplies are included

In-Person

Introduction to Painting Animal Portraits

(6 weeks) Mondays, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, and 12/4 from 6-8pm

Location: Creative York Main Classroom
Instructor: Katie French
Price: $155.00

Learn the basics of painting an animal portrait in this 6 week course! Students may bring in a photo of their own furry friend, or use a photo provided. Participants will learn how to create a composition, mix and match paint colors, and understand proportions while using acrylic paint. No prior experience required!

In-Person

Introduction to Wheel Throwing Pottery SOLD OUT

(6 weeks) Mondays, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4 from 6-8pm

Location: Creative York Ceramic Studio
Instructor: Amy Chapman
Price: $240

Work with one of our ceramics instructors to learn the basics of wheel throwing pottery! Participants will learn how to properly wedge the clay, center on the wheel, pull up walls, trim, and glaze their pieces. No prior clay experience necessary! 

This class is currently sold out. If you would like to join the waitlist please email [email protected].

In-Person

Intermediate Ceramics Fall Semester 2

(8 weeks) Tuesdays, 10/17, 10/24, (skip 10/31) 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12 from 5:30-8:30pm

Location: Creative York Main Classroom
Instructor:
Price: $330

Come expand your clay knowledge! This studio style class is aimed towards those who have taken Intro to Wheel Throwing, Intro to Handbuilding, or have prior ceramics experience. Work alongside our instructor to refine your skills and become a stronger ceramicist!

Registrations are currently full for this course. If you are interested in joining, please email [email protected]

In-Person

Intermediate Ceramics Fall Semester 2

(8 weeks) Tuesdays, 10/17, 10/24, (skip 10/31) 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12 from 5:30-8:30pm

Location: Creative York Main Classroom
Instructor:
Price: $330

Come expand your clay knowledge! This studio style class is aimed towards those who have taken Intro to Wheel Throwing, Intro to Handbuilding, or have prior ceramics experience. Work alongside our instructor to refine your skills and become a stronger ceramicist!

Registrations are currently full for this course. If you are interested in joining, please email [email protected]

In-Person

Introduction to Wheel Throwing

Sundays, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, (skipping 12/24 and 12/31 due to holiday) and 1/7 from 12-2pm.

Location: Creative York Ceramic Studio
Instructor: Kelsey Brown
Price: $240

Work with one of our ceramics instructors to learn the basics of wheel throwing pottery! Participants will learn how to properly wedge the clay, center on the wheel, pull up walls, trim, and glaze their pieces. No prior clay experience necessary! 

Try It! Hand Lettering: All About Composition!

Saturday, January 13th from 10am-1pm

Location: Creative York Main Classroom
Instructor: Hannah Potts
Price: $55.00

Member rate: $45. Please cal 717-848-3200 to register at member rate.

What kind of design can you create using words? How might letterforms fit with one another to make a design? Explore, experiment, and practice drawing your own hand lettered projects! No prior experience necessary. Ages 15+

Intermediate Ceramics

(7 weeks) Tuesdays, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27 from 5:30-8:30pm

Location: Creative York Ceramic Studio
Instructor: Holly Davis
Price: $300.00

Member rate: $290, please call us at 717-848-3200 to register at member rate.

Come expand your clay knowledge! This studio style class is aimed towards those who have taken Intro to Wheel Throwing, Intro to Handbuilding, or have prior ceramics experience. Work alongside our instructor to refine your skills and become a stronger ceramicist! Ages 15+

Slow Stitching

(4 weeks) Wednesdays, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 from 10am-12pm

Location: Creative York Main Classroom
Instructor: Kitty Savel
Price: $110.00

Member rate: $100, please call 717-848-3200 to register at the member rate.

Work at your own pace in this four week stitching course! Students will create a new small piece every week while learning how to hand sew fabrics together and add embroidered embellishments. Open for beginners and experienced students.

Nature Inspired Watercolor

(6 weeks) Mondays 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26 from 6-8pm

Location: Creative York Main Classroom
Instructor: Katie French
Price: $160.00

Member rate: $150, please call us at 717-848-3200 to register at member rate.

Learn the basics of painting with watercolor through exploring different techniques while creating a piece that is meaningful to you with guidance from our instructor. Open for beginners or intermediate students. Ages 15+

Slow Stitching

(4 weeks) Wednesdays, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 from 10am-12pm

Location: Creative York Main Classroom
Instructor: Kitty Savel
Price: $110

Member rate: $100, please call 717-848-3200 to register at the member rate.

Work at your own pace in this four week stitching course! Students will create a new small piece every week while learning how to hand sew fabrics together and add embroidered embellishments. Open for beginners and experienced students.

Try It! Collage Workshop

Friday, January 26th from 6-8pm

Location: Creative York Main Classroom
Instructor: Kitty Savel
Price: $40.00

Member rate: $40, please call 717-848-3200 to register at the member rate.

Cut, paste, experiment, and play in this two hour workshop! Students will learn art history on collage and get the chance to make their own using a variety of materials. Ages 15+

Date Night Pottery 1/26/24

Friday, January 26th from 6-8pm

Location: Creative York Ceramic Studio
Instructor: Michael Dugger
Price: $50.00

Member rate: $45, please call 717-848-3200 to register at the member rate.

Try something new with our Date Night Pottery Class! This is a 2-hour class, from 6-8 p.m., in which students will learn the basics of wheel throwing and creating ceramics in our underground ceramics studio. All students are welcome, regardless of being in a pair or not! Price is $50 for the class per student. All supplies are included

Slow Stitching

(4 weeks) Wednesdays, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 from 10am-12pm

Location: Creative York Main Classroom
Instructor: Kitty Savel
Price: $110

Member rate: $100, please call 717-848-3200 to register at the member rate.

Work at your own pace in this four week stitching course! Students will create a new small piece every week while learning how to hand sew fabrics together and add embroidered embellishments. Open for beginners and experienced students.

Slow Stitching

(4 weeks) Wednesdays, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 from 10am-12pm

Location: Creative York Main Classroom
Instructor: Kitty Savel
Price: $110

Member rate: $100, please call 717-848-3200 to register at the member rate.

Work at your own pace in this four week stitching course! Students will create a new small piece every week while learning how to hand sew fabrics together and add embroidered embellishments. Open for beginners and experienced students.

Date Night Pottery 2/16/24

Friday, February 16th from 6-8pm

Location: Creative York Ceramic Studio
Instructor: Michael Dugger
Price: $50.00

Member rate: $45, please call 717-848-3200 to register at the member rate.

Try something new with our Date Night Pottery Class! This is a 2-hour class, from 6-8 p.m., in which students will learn the basics of wheel throwing and creating ceramics in our underground ceramics studio. All students are welcome, regardless of being in a pair or not! Price is $50 for the class per student. All supplies are included

Try It! Zine Workshop

Saturday, February 24th from 1-4pm

Location: Creative York Main Classroom
Instructor: Melanie M. Rodgers
Price: $55.00

Member rate: $45, please call 717-848-3200 to register at the member rate.

Design, doodle, experiment, and create your own Zines in this 3 hour workshop! What is a Zine? A small, homemade booklet filled with anything in your imagination!

Date Night Pottery 3/1/24

Friday, March 1st from 6-8pm

Location: Creative York Ceramic Studio
Instructor: Michael Dugger
Price: $50.00

Member rate: $45, please call 717-848-3200 to register at the member rate.

Try something new with our Date Night Pottery Class! This is a 2-hour class, from 6-8 p.m., in which students will learn the basics of wheel throwing and creating ceramics in our underground ceramics studio. All students are welcome, regardless of being in a pair or not! Price is $50 for the class per student. All supplies are included

Wet Slab Mosaics

(6 weeks) Mondays, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22 from 6-8pm

Location: Creative York Main Classroom
Instructor: Holly Davis
Price: $190.00

Member rate: $180, please call 717-848-3200 to register at the member rate.

Create a mosaic piece from start to finish! Learn how to conceptualize a design, roll out a clay slab, glaze it, break it, and create a piece of art. No prior experience necessary!

Wet Slab Mosaics

(6 weeks) Mondays, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22 from 6-8pm

Location: Creative York Main Classroom
Instructor: Holly Davis
Price: $190

Member rate: $180, please call 717-848-3200 to register at the member rate.

Create a mosaic piece from start to finish! Learn how to conceptualize a design, roll out a clay slab, glaze it, break it, and create a piece of art. No prior experience necessary!

Wet Slab Mosaics

(6 weeks) Mondays, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22 from 6-8pm

Location: Creative York Main Classroom
Instructor: Holly Davis
Price: $190

Member rate: $180, please call 717-848-3200 to register at the member rate.

Create a mosaic piece from start to finish! Learn how to conceptualize a design, roll out a clay slab, glaze it, break it, and create a piece of art. No prior experience necessary!

Wet Slab Mosaics

(6 weeks) Mondays, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22 from 6-8pm

Location: Creative York Main Classroom
Instructor: Holly Davis
Price: $190

Member rate: $180, please call 717-848-3200 to register at the member rate.

Create a mosaic piece from start to finish! Learn how to conceptualize a design, roll out a clay slab, glaze it, break it, and create a piece of art. No prior experience necessary!

Wet Slab Mosaics

(6 weeks) Mondays, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22 from 6-8pm

Location: Creative York Main Classroom
Instructor: Holly Davis
Price: $190

Member rate: $180, please call 717-848-3200 to register at the member rate.

Create a mosaic piece from start to finish! Learn how to conceptualize a design, roll out a clay slab, glaze it, break it, and create a piece of art. No prior experience necessary!

Wet Slab Mosaics

(6 weeks) Mondays, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22 from 6-8pm

Location: Creative York Main Classroom
Instructor: Holly Davis
Price: $190

Member rate: $180, please call 717-848-3200 to register at the member rate.

Create a mosaic piece from start to finish! Learn how to conceptualize a design, roll out a clay slab, glaze it, break it, and create a piece of art. No prior experience necessary!

Wet Slab Mosaics

(6 weeks) Mondays, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22 from 6-8pm

Location: Creative York Main Classroom
Instructor: Holly Davis
Price: $190

Member rate: $180, please call 717-848-3200 to register at the member rate.

Create a mosaic piece from start to finish! Learn how to conceptualize a design, roll out a clay slab, glaze it, break it, and create a piece of art. No prior experience necessary!