Spring '25 Classes
Studio School for Adults
Our roster of professional artists bring fun, skill-developing classes for adults to begin and advance within multiple art forms including drawing, painting, photography, ceramics, jewelry, mixed-media and more.
SPRING CLASSES ON SALE NOW!
REGISTER BY MAR 21 & SAVE! SAVE $10 on classes with 6-week or 12-week sessions! SAVE $5 on 1-time or 3-week workshops!
(Offer not eligible on Winter 2025 classes)
Spring Ceramics Classes
MON / APR 14 – MAY 19 / 6 – 9 PM
WED / APR 16 – MAY 21 / 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
THU / APR 17 – MAY 22 / 6 – 9 PM
$175 / $160 Museum Members per session
This session is perfect for students with previous ceramic experience who are looking to work on self-directed
projects. With guidance and support from the instructor as needed, you’ll have the freedom to explore your own creative ideas. Bring your personal tools, apron, and a 2–2.5 quart reclaim bucket with lid. Clay is available for purchase at the Center: $50 for cone 6 clay or $60 for porcelain, which includes 25 lbs of clay, studio equipment, glazes, and firing fees. Enjoy a relaxed, supportive environment to enhance your skills!
Instructor Pam Hart / Beth Nova / Becca Watz / Mike Zureich / Intermediate & Advanced
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Spring Painting Workshops
$55 / $45 Museum Members
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a creative twist! Join us for a charming tea party with tasty pastries and tea sandwiches while crafting a unique gift for your mother, with your mother, or for yourself. Using acrylic paint, gold leaf, and a touch of glitter, you’ll design one-of-a-kind, old-fashioned Mother’s Day cards on 5”x7” panels. Whether you’re making a special card for your mom or creating something to cherish for yourself, this workshop offers a relaxing, artistic experience to enjoy together. Perfect for a thoughtful, handmade gift!
Instructor Jill Tatroe / All Skill Levels
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$95 / $75 Museum Members
If you love fresh flowers and the translucency and beautiful effects of watercolor, you will enjoy this workshop. Yupo paper is synthetic slick surfaced watercolor paper where colors and layering can be achieved with patience and a blow dryer. Please bring a blow dryer, any watercolors and brushes you may have, an open mind, and a desire to paint! $7 materials fee due to the instructor on day of class.
Nancy Philo, BFA, M Ed, has been painting professionally for 45 years and her work appears in many local, national, and international collections. She is excited to teach her unique techniques with our Studio School.
Instructor Nancy Philo / All Skill Levels
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$55 / $45 Museum Members
Enjoy painting the Spring landscape as you explore key concepts and techniques for capturing nature en plein air. This workshop will focus on value, composition, and the advantages of using a limited color palette to create stunning outdoor scenes. You’ll gain valuable skills while working in one of our local gardens or parks, providing the perfect backdrop for your artistic inspiration. This hands-on experience will help you refine your landscape painting techniques in a beautiful, natural setting. Please bring your own supplies, sunscreen and hat. Instructor will reach out with class location.
Instructor Jill Tatroe / Beginners & Intermediate
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$125 / $110 Museum Members
Over the course of three weeks, we’ll explore local parks and gardens, capturing the beauty of paths, bridges, trees, foliage, and architecture bathed in Golden Light. This workshop welcomes all media, including watercolor, acrylics, oils, and more. Please bring your own easel, supplies, sunscreen, and a hat. Instructor will reach out via email with class locations.
Nancy Philo, BFA, M Ed, is a professional artist with 45 years of experience. Her work is featured in numerous
local, national, and international collections. Nancy is excited to share her unique techniques with students at our Studio School.
Instructor Nancy Philo / Beginners & Intermediate
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Spring Glass & Jewelry Classes
SESSION 2: FRI / MAY 23 / 6 – 9 PM
$55 / $45 Museum Members per session
Unlock your creativity in this 3-hour fused glass workshop, perfect for beginners or those exploring a new medium. Learn various techniques while creating beautiful glass pieces. You’ll leave with your own suncatcher, ready for pickup in 1-2 weeks. Please dress for the weather (no sandals, as there is no heating or air conditioning in the instructor’s home studio). A $30 materials fee, payable to the instructor, covers all materials, tools, and kiln firings. Instructor will reach out via email with class location.
Instructor Emmy Heger / Beginners Only
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$175 / $160 Museum Members
This 6-week, hand-fabricated jewelry class offers a wonderful opportunity to explore the versatility & endless
possibilities of manipulating precious metals & gemstones into objects of adornment. Students will learn fundamental jewelry manufacturing techniques, emphasis on soldering, while working in gold and silver, as well as essential gemological information about gemstones and how they should be cared for during the manufacturing process. Students must purchase all raw materials.
Instructor Roger Schmidt / All Skill Levels
Spring Photography Workshops
SAT / MAY 17 / 1 – 5 PM
$55 / $45 Museum Members per session
Join us for a 4-hour photography workshop, exploring two beautiful garden and trail settings. Led by an expert
instructor, you’ll learn how to adjust camera settings and apply compositional techniques to capture the perfect light and scenery. At the end, the instructor will provide personalized feedback on your images. Be sure to bring your camera, spare batteries, memory cards, and a tripod (if available) to fully enjoy the experience.
Instructor Stephen Grewe / All Skill Levels
Class & Workshop Info
- There is a $3 processing fee per class.
- Refunds/exchanges must be requested at least 1 week before the class or workshop start date. All refunds are subject to a 15% processing fee except for those classes canceled by the Center.
- Class supply lists are given out on the first day of class unless listed in the description. For most classes, students are responsible for the purchase of supplies.
- If you are unable to attend class due to illness, please contact us at education@midlandcenter.org to receive a partial voucher to be used for future classes.
- Spring '25 Ceramics & Jewelry classes are located at the Carriage House; all others will take place off-site with directions being sent prior to the class session.