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class schedule
we offer classes in Pottery, Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media, Photography, Printmaking, Arts & Wellness, along with Art Talks and free Gallery Tours throughout the year.
open studio sessions are available for printmaking.
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Spring schedule
scroll to view all classes or browse a specific category.
Pottery classes are held in our Pottery Studio.
Printmaking classes are held in our Printmaking Studio.
All other classes are held in our Paint Studio.
pottery classes
If a class is sold out, join the waitlist by adding your contact info on the registration page.
Special Earthworks Workshop
Sunday, April 19
Instructor: Suzanne Hill
9am - 4pm
Members $90
Non-members $115
A workshop where this year’s Earthworks juror offers demonstrations in their particular style, giving intimate insight into their creative and operational processes. Accompanied by an informal potluck lunch.
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Pottery II
Instructor: Jon Baylor
Take your wheel-throwing skills further by refining technique and creating more complex forms.
March 30 - May 18
Mondays | 8 weeks
6 - 9pmMembers $375
Non-Members $400SOLD OUT
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All Level Open Studio
Instructor: Will Simons
Explore clay at your own pace with guidance tailored to your skill level—no experience needed.
March 31 - May 26
Tuesdays | 8 weeks
Skipping April 21
2 - 5pmMembers $375
Non-Members $400SOLD OUT
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Raku
Instructor: Lee Segal
Experience the drama of Raku firing and create unique pieces shaped by fire and smoke.
March 31 - May 19
Tuesdays | 8 weeks
6 - 9pmMembers $375
Non-Members $400Experience the drama of Raku firing and create unique pieces shaped by fire and smoke.
SOLD OUT
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Intro to Clay
Instructor: Kris Greco
Learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing, handbuilding, and glazing in this beginner-friendly class.
March 31 - May 19
Tuesdays | 8 weeks
10am - 1pmMembers $375
Non-Members $400 -
Intermediate Open Studio
Instructor: Nancy Lyon
Develop your personal style in clay with guided support and the freedom to explore your own ideas.
April 1 - May 20
Wednesdays | 8 weeks
10am - 1pmMembers $375
Non-Members $400SOLD OUT
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Handbuilding
Instructor: Corrinn Jusell
Build functional and sculptural forms using slabs, coils, and surface techniques.
April 1 - May 20
Wednesdays | 8 weeks
6 - 9pmMembers $375
Non-Members $400SOLD OUT
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Glazing Workshop
Instructor: Todd Kenney
Improve your glazing skills and explore techniques that bring your ceramic surfaces to life.
April 9 & May 7
Thursdays | 2 days
10am - 1pmMembers $100
Non-Members $125 -
Wood Fire
Instructor: Jason Fong
Fire your work in a wood kiln and be part of the full process—from prep to final atmospheric results.
Sat, May 2 & Sun, May 3
Glaze talk & work day
Sat, May 30 & Sun May 31
Load & fire daysMembers $120
Non-Members $145SOLD OUT
all of your questions about classes answered in our frequently asked questions section.
2D classes
Look for the 🌿 for classes with an Arts & Wellness component that combine art-making with reflection, relaxation, and self-expression.
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The Power of Vibrant Bold Watercolor
Instructor: Mariko Toyama
PaintingLoosen up your brushwork and paint with confidence using bold, expressive color.
April 2 - 30
Thursdays | 5 weeks
1:30 - 4pmMembers $170
Non-Members $195SOLD OUT
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Watercolor & the art of Landscape
Instructor: Shaun Rock
PaintingExplore landscape painting through watercolor while learning from masterworks and building strong foundational skills.
April 4 - May 2
Saturdays | 4 weeks
Skipping April 18
9:30am - 12pmMembers $150
Non-Members $175 -
Morandi Your Way
Instructor: Burl Dawson
PaintingReimagine Morandi’s compositions with your own color palette and discover the power of color harmony.
April 12 - May 3
Sundays | 4 weeks
9:30am - 12pmMembers $150
Non-Members $175 -
Landscape Painting in Water Soluble Oils
Instructor: Chris LongNew Instructor
PaintingCreate a complete landscape in one session using an accessible, mess-free oil painting approach.
Saturday, May 9
10am - 3pm with a break at noonMembers $75
Non-Members $100SOLD OUT
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Introduction to Soft Pastels
Instructor: Linda O'Connor
paintingLearn the essentials of soft pastels—from materials to techniques—while creating both still life and landscape pieces.
May 18 - June 8
Mondays | 3 weeks
Skipping May 25
9:30am - 12pmMembers $125
Non-Members $150 -
Travel Sketching
Instructor: Michael Stricklin
DrawingCapture your travels through quick, expressive sketches and build a personal visual journal on the go.
April 9 - 16
Thursdays | 2 weeks
1 - 3pmMembers $60
Non-Members $85 -
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Hand Papermaking
Instructor: Suzi Ballenger
Mixed MediaCreate your own handmade paper while exploring texture, layering, and the expressive qualities of fiber.
Friday, May 8
10am - 1pmMembers $60
Non-Members $85SOLD OUT
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Handmade Journal Workshop
Instructor: Renée Syed
Mixed MediaTransform a vintage book into a one-of-a-kind handmade journal using recycled and hand-dyed papers.
Sunday, May 17
10am - 4pmMembers $100
Non-Members $125 -
Creative Journaling 🌿
Instructor:Melinda Katherine Frederick
Mixed MediaUnlock your creativity through guided prompts and mixed media techniques in a personal, expressive sketchbook practice.
March 30 - April 27
Mondays | 5 weeks
5:30 - 8:30pmMembers $180
Non-Members $205 -
Tarot Inspired Card Creation 🌿
Instructor: Erica O'Connell
Mixed MediaExplore symbolism and storytelling by creating your own tarot-inspired artwork through collage, drawing, or painting.
June 5 - 12
Fridays, 2 weeks
6 - 8pmMembers $60
Non-Members $85 -
Introduction to Linoleum Block Printing
Instructor:Mandy Howe
PrintmakingCarve, ink, and print your own bold designs in this fun, beginner-friendly printmaking workshop.
Saturday, April 4
10am - 3pmMembers $90
Non-Members $115SOLD OUT
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Photo Etching
Instructor:Robert Pillsbury
PrintmakingTurn your photographs into striking prints by learning the art of etching and press printing.
May 23 - June 13
Saturdays, 4 weeks
12:30 - 3:30pmMembers $160
Non-Members $185 -
Printmaking Open Studio
Instructor: Robert Pillsbury
PrintmakingWork independently in the printshop with access to the press and support from an experienced monitor.
February 21 - May 9
Saturday, 12:30 - 3:30pm
February 21 | March 21
April 11 | May 2Members $30 per session
Non-Members $55 per session -
Advanced Macro/Close-Up Photography
Instructor: Shane Gutierrez
PhotographyRefine your macro skills with advanced techniques in lighting, focus stacking, and composition.
May 13 - June 10
Wednesdays | 5 weeks
6:30 - 9pmMembers $170
Non-Members $195 -
Introduction to Documentary Photography
Instructor: Christina Ascani
PhotographyLearn to capture real-life moments and tell compelling visual stories through documentary photography.
May 23 - June 13
Saturdays, 3 weeks
Skipping June 6
10am - 1pmMembers $140
Non-Members $165
Each class at SCAA is more than instruction—it’s a chance to connect, experiment, and grow alongside other artists in a welcoming studio environment.
art talks & gallery tours
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Art Talk | Artistry & The Photographer
with Eileen McCarney MuldoonThursday March 26
6 - 7pm
Free, or suggested $10 donationJoin us for an engaging exploration of how to discover and develop your unique visual voice. Through an open discussion of the creative process and examples from my own photographic journey, we’ll explore what it means to create work that feels authentic. Featuring master photographers across genres, this talk will help you move beyond technique and begin making images that truly reflect your personal vision…
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Art Talk | No Studio: A Decade As A Nomadic Painter
with Chris Long
Thursday, May 28
6 - 7pm
Free, or suggested $10 donationJoin us for an engaging presentation on life as a nomadic artist. Painter Chris Long shares his journey from sculptor and teacher to traveling the country in an RV—and what ultimately brought him back to Rhode Island. Hear stories from the New Orleans art scene, Colorado art fairs, and being stranded out west during the pandemic, as well as how he built a living selling his work online through social media…
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Gallery Tour | Stories Behind the Art
with Wendy Rappaport
Monthly
Monthly
Dates TBA
Free - No RSVP neededSpend time with volunteer Wendy Rappaport, an Expressive Arts Facilitator, as she shares insights into a selection of works and the unique ways artists express themselves. Wendy has interviewed the artists and is excited to share their stories with you.
