Saturdays, August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 19, and 26
11am to 12pm
Ages 10-14
$175
Limit 10

Join us at the Foundry Art Centre for this exciting 6 week drawing course presented by artist Beena McMahan! In this introductory drawing workshop, students will go over basic skills that will help them learn to draw from life.  They will also be introduced to topics such as contour lines, tone, and shading, simplifying complex items into shapes, and perspective. Students will work in various materials such as pencil, charcoal, marker, and ink. 

All supplies provided.

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Saturdays, August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 19, and 26
1 to 2 pm
Ages 10-14
$175
Limit 10

Students who have a solid background in drawing will love this class presented by artist Beena McMahan! In this 6-week session, students will build upon their basic drawing skills to tackle intermediate topics like perspective, portrait, and still life. Students will work in various materials such as pencils, charcoal, marker, and ink. All supplies provided.

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Ages 8-12 | Classes are offered week to week sessions at a cost of $12.50 per week

Tuesdays, September 8 – October 13
12:30 to 3:30 pm
18+
$275 + $25 Studio Fee
Limited to 6 students

This six-week class is for adult students (ages 18+) with little to no experience in ceramics. In this series, students will receive a foundational introduction to working with clay as an artistic medium. Students will explore basic hand-building (pinching, coiling, slab construction) and wheel-throwing techniques, alongside glaze application and surface decoration methods.

Students will have the opportunity for open studio time during Foundry open hours if needed.  Students will typically complete around 8-10 pieces to fire and glaze. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Wednesdays September 9 – October 14

5:30 to 8pm

$375

Ages 16+

Limit 8

Have you ever wanted to make your own silver jewelry? In this six-week course, artist Shanika Hartrum will teach you the art of silversmithing one skill at a time. She will help you build your confidence, create beautiful jewelry, and discover just how much you can create in six weeks! Each week introduces new skills while building on the techniques you've already learned, so you'll finish the course with beautiful jewelry, practical experience, and the confidence to continue creating on your own. You will experience a relaxed, supportive, and hands-on studio environment where there is plenty of individual instruction and bench time. You will work with professional jewelry-making tools and utilize traditional silversmithing techniques while creating items that you will be proud to wear.

By the end of the six weeks, you'll have created several beautiful sterling silver pieces of handmade jewelry, such as stacker rings, bracelets, a stone-set ring or pendant, and a statement piece. More importantly, you'll leave with a solid foundation in silversmithing and the confidence to continue creating your own jewelry long after class ends.

No experience is necessary. Whether you've never picked up a torch or you're looking to build your skills, this course is designed to meet you where you are. Come ready to learn, create, and have fun alongside fellow makers in a welcoming, no-fail studio environment. Tools and materials will be provided; you will have the option to purchase additional materials to accommodate larger pieces and/or added embellishments. 

This class is for all skill levels and is available for teen and adult students 16+.  If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Wednesdays, September 9 – October 28
5:30pm to 8:00pm
18+
$300 + $25 Studio Fee
Limit 8

This eight-week class is for adult students (ages 18+) with a strong foundation in ceramics*. These students will focus on refining technical mastery in clay construction such as advanced wheel-throwing and hand-building, while emphasizing individual artistic expression and conceptual development. 

Students will have the opportunity for open studio time during Foundry open hours if needed. Students will typically complete around 8-10 pieces to fire and glaze. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

*A prerequisite of at least one session of “Clay Creations” is required.  Contact Christine Tavares for more information.

Wednesday, September 23

6 to 8pm

$65

Ages 14+

Limit 20

You make beautiful work. Now let's make sure the world can find it.  build is a hands-on Squarespace workshop led by Sara Graham, founder of EngageTaste, a St. Louis web design studio, and a Squarespace Platinum Designer & Certified Expert Trainer. In two hours, participants build a real website from the ground up — no design background or tech experience required. Sara will guide you through everything from page structure and branding to layout, content, and publishing.

Whether you're launching something new or refreshing a site that never quite captured your personality, you’ll leave with a beautiful new website, empowered to manage it yourself.

Participants are asked to bring a laptop and will receive a short prep questionnaire in advance to help them arrive ready to build.  If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Thursday, September 24
11:30 to 1:30pm
Ages 18+
$60
Limit 7  

Are you ready to throw down? After this workshop, you will be! Christine Tavares will guide you in the basics of how to throw on the potter's wheel by learning how to center, open, pull and make small cups and bowls. 

Students will complete 2 pieces to fire. You pick your colors, and Christine will glaze it for you.  our pieces are usually ready for pick-up in 2 weeks but sometimes it takes a little longer. 

This class is for adult students (ages 18+) with little to no experience in ceramics. (This is a one-day class). If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Thursdays Beginning September 3
5 to 6pm
Ages 7-11
$15.00 per week
Limit 12

Back by popular demand, the Foundry Art Centre Art Club is an opportunity for kids to explore, invent, experiment and CREATE! Students will explore various art forms from painting to drawing to sculpture and more. 

This class is for ages 7-11 and will meet on various Thursdays from 5 pm until 6 pm. Sign up for each week that you want to attend. Sessions include all materials and tools.

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Saturdays, August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 19, and 26
11am to 12pm
Ages 10-14
$175
Limit 10

Join us at the Foundry Art Centre for this exciting 6 week drawing course presented by artist Beena McMahan! In this introductory drawing workshop, students will go over basic skills that will help them learn to draw from life.  They will also be introduced to topics such as contour lines, tone, and shading, simplifying complex items into shapes, and perspective. Students will work in various materials such as pencil, charcoal, marker, and ink. 

All supplies provided.

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Saturdays, August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 19, and 26
1 to 2 pm
Ages 10-14
$175
Limit 10

Students who have a solid background in drawing will love this class presented by artist Beena McMahan! In this 6-week session, students will build upon their basic drawing skills to tackle intermediate topics like perspective, portrait, and still life. Students will work in various materials such as pencils, charcoal, marker, and ink. All supplies provided.

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Ages 8-12 | Classes are offered week to week sessions at a cost of $12.50 per week

Tuesdays, September 8 – October 13
12:30 to 3:30 pm
18+
$275 + $25 Studio Fee
Limited to 6 students

This six-week class is for adult students (ages 18+) with little to no experience in ceramics. In this series, students will receive a foundational introduction to working with clay as an artistic medium. Students will explore basic hand-building (pinching, coiling, slab construction) and wheel-throwing techniques, alongside glaze application and surface decoration methods.

Students will have the opportunity for open studio time during Foundry open hours if needed.  Students will typically complete around 8-10 pieces to fire and glaze. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Tuesdays Beginning September 1
5 to 5:45 pm
Ages 5-7
$15.00 per week
Limit 10

New in 2026, young artists at the Foundry Art Centre are exploring, inventing, experimenting and CREATING in our new Junior Art Club! Similar to our current Art Club, younger students (ages 5-7 years) will explore various art forms from painting to drawing to sculpture and more. This 45-minute class is for ages 5-7 and will meet on various Tuesdays from 5 pm until 5:45 pm. Sign up for each week that you want to attend. Sessions include all materials and tools. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Wednesdays, September 9 – October 28
5:30pm to 8:00pm
18+
$300 + $25 Studio Fee
Limit 8

This eight-week class is for adult students (ages 18+) with a strong foundation in ceramics*. These students will focus on refining technical mastery in clay construction such as advanced wheel-throwing and hand-building, while emphasizing individual artistic expression and conceptual development. 

Students will have the opportunity for open studio time during Foundry open hours if needed. Students will typically complete around 8-10 pieces to fire and glaze. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

*A prerequisite of at least one session of “Clay Creations” is required.  Contact Christine Tavares for more information.

Wednesdays September 9 – October 14

5:30 to 8pm

$375

Ages 16+

Limit 8

Have you ever wanted to make your own silver jewelry? In this six-week course, artist Shanika Hartrum will teach you the art of silversmithing one skill at a time. She will help you build your confidence, create beautiful jewelry, and discover just how much you can create in six weeks! Each week introduces new skills while building on the techniques you've already learned, so you'll finish the course with beautiful jewelry, practical experience, and the confidence to continue creating on your own. You will experience a relaxed, supportive, and hands-on studio environment where there is plenty of individual instruction and bench time. You will work with professional jewelry-making tools and utilize traditional silversmithing techniques while creating items that you will be proud to wear.

By the end of the six weeks, you'll have created several beautiful sterling silver pieces of handmade jewelry, such as stacker rings, bracelets, a stone-set ring or pendant, and a statement piece. More importantly, you'll leave with a solid foundation in silversmithing and the confidence to continue creating your own jewelry long after class ends.

No experience is necessary. Whether you've never picked up a torch or you're looking to build your skills, this course is designed to meet you where you are. Come ready to learn, create, and have fun alongside fellow makers in a welcoming, no-fail studio environment. Tools and materials will be provided; you will have the option to purchase additional materials to accommodate larger pieces and/or added embellishments. 

This class is for all skill levels and is available for teen and adult students 16+.  If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Monthly on Wednesdays 6:00 to 8:00 pm

September 30, October 7, November 18, December 9

6:00 to 8:00 pm

$15 per session

Limit 15

The Foundry Art Centre is offering an opportunity to draw from a live model without instruction. The Foundry will provide a model for 2 hours during which participants can practice their figure drawing at their own pace, work on incorporating a figure into an existing piece, or however they’d like to use their time.  Foundry staff members – who are also practicing artists – will facilitate the session. Each session will include a series of short poses (1 – 5 min) as well as some longer poses (10 – 20min).  This class is for adult students (ages 21+).  Space is limited and registration is required.  It is recommended that participants bring tools and surfaces of their choice to the session. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Thursdays Beginning September 3
5 to 6pm
Ages 7-11
$15.00 per week
Limit 12

Back by popular demand, the Foundry Art Centre Art Club is an opportunity for kids to explore, invent, experiment and CREATE! Students will explore various art forms from painting to drawing to sculpture and more. 

This class is for ages 7-11 and will meet on various Thursdays from 5 pm until 6 pm. Sign up for each week that you want to attend. Sessions include all materials and tools.

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

On the first Friday of each month, families and visitors of all ages are invited to join the Foundry and celebrate the arts. The FAC will be open for extended hours through 8pm for visitors to spend time in the galleries, meet resident studio artists, engage with the community, and enjoy a wide array of art programming, entertainment, and special events.

Monthly on First Fridays 5:30 – 7 pm
September 4, October 2, November 6,
18+
$110 per pair
Limit 6 pair

Looking for a fun and creative night out? Join Christine Tavares at the Foundry Art Centre during First Fridays for Love @ First Throw… a playful clay experience in our community clay classroom.

Whether you're bringing a partner, a friend, or family member, you’ll have a chance to get your hands dirty, try the pottery wheel, and create something uniquely yours. No experience necessary, just bring your sense of adventure! 

Students will typically complete 2 pieces to fire (one for each of you).  You pick your colors, and Christine will glaze them for you. Your pieces are usually ready for pick-up in 2 weeks but sometimes it takes a little longer.  This class is for adult students (ages 18+) with little to no experience in ceramics.

(This is a one-day class). When registering, only one name is needed to secure a spot for you + a partner.  If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Ages 8-12 | Classes are offered week to week sessions at a cost of $12.50 per week

Tuesdays, September 8 – October 13
12:30 to 3:30 pm
18+
$275 + $25 Studio Fee
Limited to 6 students

This six-week class is for adult students (ages 18+) with little to no experience in ceramics. In this series, students will receive a foundational introduction to working with clay as an artistic medium. Students will explore basic hand-building (pinching, coiling, slab construction) and wheel-throwing techniques, alongside glaze application and surface decoration methods.

Students will have the opportunity for open studio time during Foundry open hours if needed.  Students will typically complete around 8-10 pieces to fire and glaze. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Wednesdays, September 9 – October 28
5:30pm to 8:00pm
18+
$300 + $25 Studio Fee
Limit 8

This eight-week class is for adult students (ages 18+) with a strong foundation in ceramics*. These students will focus on refining technical mastery in clay construction such as advanced wheel-throwing and hand-building, while emphasizing individual artistic expression and conceptual development. 

Students will have the opportunity for open studio time during Foundry open hours if needed. Students will typically complete around 8-10 pieces to fire and glaze. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

*A prerequisite of at least one session of “Clay Creations” is required.  Contact Christine Tavares for more information.

Wednesdays September 9 – October 14

5:30 to 8pm

$375

Ages 16+

Limit 8

Have you ever wanted to make your own silver jewelry? In this six-week course, artist Shanika Hartrum will teach you the art of silversmithing one skill at a time. She will help you build your confidence, create beautiful jewelry, and discover just how much you can create in six weeks! Each week introduces new skills while building on the techniques you've already learned, so you'll finish the course with beautiful jewelry, practical experience, and the confidence to continue creating on your own. You will experience a relaxed, supportive, and hands-on studio environment where there is plenty of individual instruction and bench time. You will work with professional jewelry-making tools and utilize traditional silversmithing techniques while creating items that you will be proud to wear.

By the end of the six weeks, you'll have created several beautiful sterling silver pieces of handmade jewelry, such as stacker rings, bracelets, a stone-set ring or pendant, and a statement piece. More importantly, you'll leave with a solid foundation in silversmithing and the confidence to continue creating your own jewelry long after class ends.

No experience is necessary. Whether you've never picked up a torch or you're looking to build your skills, this course is designed to meet you where you are. Come ready to learn, create, and have fun alongside fellow makers in a welcoming, no-fail studio environment. Tools and materials will be provided; you will have the option to purchase additional materials to accommodate larger pieces and/or added embellishments. 

This class is for all skill levels and is available for teen and adult students 16+.  If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Monthly on Wednesdays 6:00 to 8:00 pm

September 9, October 7, November 18, December 9

6:00 to 8:00 pm

$15 per session

Limit 15

The Foundry Art Centre is offering an opportunity to draw from a live model without instruction. The Foundry will provide a model for 2 hours during which participants can practice their figure drawing at their own pace, work on incorporating a figure into an existing piece, or however they’d like to use their time.  Foundry staff members – who are also practicing artists – will facilitate the session. Each session will include a series of short poses (1 – 5 min) as well as some longer poses (10 – 20min).  This class is for adult students (ages 21+).  Space is limited and registration is required.  It is recommended that participants bring tools and surfaces of their choice to the session. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Thursdays Beginning September 3
5 to 6pm
Ages 7-11
$15.00 per week
Limit 12

Back by popular demand, the Foundry Art Centre Art Club is an opportunity for kids to explore, invent, experiment and CREATE! Students will explore various art forms from painting to drawing to sculpture and more. 

This class is for ages 7-11 and will meet on various Thursdays from 5 pm until 6 pm. Sign up for each week that you want to attend. Sessions include all materials and tools.

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Saturday, October 10
11 am to 12:30 pm
Ages 7-12
$45
Limit 8

Learn to make adorable and spooktacular clay lanterns at the Foundry Art Centre! Foundry Education Coordinator, Christine Tavares, will lead your child step by step in using hand building techniques to bring their luminaries to life!

Students will create and then glaze their lanterns in one class, and finished pieces will be ready to pick up 2-3 weeks later.  If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Saturday, October 10 from 2 to 3:30 pm and Wednesday, October 28 from 6 to 8 pm**
Ages 18+
$125
Limit 12

Join Education Coordinator Christine Tavares in this creative two-part workshop as she leads you in creating your own ceramic vase using hand building methods. Artists of all skill levels will design, shape, and add texture to their functional vase. You pick the color, and Christine will glaze your vase for you. 

This is designed to complement a second workshop on Wednesday, October 28, at 6pm where florist Christine Lautrentius of Blushing Blooms Designs will take you through the steps in creating a beautiful fall floral arrangement for your amazing vase! 

This class is for adult students (ages 18+) with little to no experience in ceramics or floral design. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

**This is a 2-part workshop**. 

Ages 8-12 | Classes are offered week to week sessions at a cost of $12.50 per week

Tuesdays, September 8 – October 13
12:30 to 3:30 pm
18+
$275 + $25 Studio Fee
Limited to 6 students

This six-week class is for adult students (ages 18+) with little to no experience in ceramics. In this series, students will receive a foundational introduction to working with clay as an artistic medium. Students will explore basic hand-building (pinching, coiling, slab construction) and wheel-throwing techniques, alongside glaze application and surface decoration methods.

Students will have the opportunity for open studio time during Foundry open hours if needed.  Students will typically complete around 8-10 pieces to fire and glaze. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Tuesdays Beginning September 1
5 to 5:45 pm
Ages 5-7
$15.00 per week
Limit 10

New in 2026, young artists at the Foundry Art Centre are exploring, inventing, experimenting and CREATING in our new Junior Art Club! Similar to our current Art Club, younger students (ages 5-7 years) will explore various art forms from painting to drawing to sculpture and more. This 45-minute class is for ages 5-7 and will meet on various Tuesdays from 5 pm until 5:45 pm. Sign up for each week that you want to attend. Sessions include all materials and tools. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Wednesdays September 16 – October 21

5:30 to 8pm

$375

Ages 16+

Limit 8

Have you ever wanted to make your own silver jewelry? In this six-week course, artist Shanika Hartrum will teach you the art of silversmithing one skill at a time. She will help you build your confidence, create beautiful jewelry, and discover just how much you can create in six weeks! Each week introduces new skills while building on the techniques you've already learned, so you'll finish the course with beautiful jewelry, practical experience, and the confidence to continue creating on your own. You will experience a relaxed, supportive, and hands-on studio environment where there is plenty of individual instruction and bench time. You will work with professional jewelry-making tools and utilize traditional silversmithing techniques while creating items that you will be proud to wear.

By the end of the six weeks, you'll have created several beautiful sterling silver pieces of handmade jewelry, such as stacker rings, bracelets, a stone-set ring or pendant, and a statement piece. More importantly, you'll leave with a solid foundation in silversmithing and the confidence to continue creating your own jewelry long after class ends.

No experience is necessary. Whether you've never picked up a torch or you're looking to build your skills, this course is designed to meet you where you are. Come ready to learn, create, and have fun alongside fellow makers in a welcoming, no-fail studio environment. Tools and materials will be provided; you will have the option to purchase additional materials to accommodate larger pieces and/or added embellishments. 

This class is for all skill levels and is available for teen and adult students 16+.  If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Wednesdays, September 9 – October 28
5:30pm to 8:00pm
18+
$300 + $25 Studio Fee
Limit 8

This eight-week class is for adult students (ages 18+) with a strong foundation in ceramics*. These students will focus on refining technical mastery in clay construction such as advanced wheel-throwing and hand-building, while emphasizing individual artistic expression and conceptual development. 

Students will have the opportunity for open studio time during Foundry open hours if needed. Students will typically complete around 8-10 pieces to fire and glaze. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

*A prerequisite of at least one session of “Clay Creations” is required.  Contact Christine Tavares for more information.

Thursdays Beginning September 3
5 to 6pm
Ages 7-11
$15.00 per week
Limit 12

Back by popular demand, the Foundry Art Centre Art Club is an opportunity for kids to explore, invent, experiment and CREATE! Students will explore various art forms from painting to drawing to sculpture and more. 

This class is for ages 7-11 and will meet on various Thursdays from 5 pm until 6 pm. Sign up for each week that you want to attend. Sessions include all materials and tools.

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Wednesday, October 15 
5:30 to 7:30 pm
$60
Limit 12

Co-create with nature by using real leaves, stems and blooms to create beautiful, frame-able botanical art. If you like to dabble with watercolors but feel intimidated by drawing the intricate details of a botanical, then this workshop is for you!  

In this 2-hour workshop, botanical artist, Ramona Kristmann will guide you through her direct-print process that captures the shape, structure and texture of a botanical and finishes the impression with an overlay of watercolor washes. You'll have a chance to try some new water-soluble watercolor media in unique ways on watercolor paper. Ramona will also provide inspiration on ways to frame or use the botanical prints you create in this workshop. You will leave this workshop several “one-of-kind” pieces of botanically inspired art and a process guide containing a list of art supplies used in the workshop.  All supplies are included.

This workshop is appropriate for adult students 18+ of all skill levels (beginner through advanced).  If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Saturday, October 17
11am to 1pm
18+
$60
Limit 10

Join us for a fun and creative clay workshop where you will learn the art of hand-building a unique vase! This workshop is perfect for beginners and seasoned potters alike. Ceramic artist Maddie O’Keefe will guide you through various hand building techniques such as coiling, slab building and surface decoration. You will have the opportunity to express your creativity and design your own personalized piece. Come unleash your inner artist and discover the joy of pottery!  

You pick the glaze colors, and Maddie will glaze your piece for you. Your finished pottery is usually ready for pick-up in 2 weeks but sometimes it takes a little longer. 

This class is for adult students (ages 18+) with little to no experience in ceramics. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Saturday, October 17
1 to 2:30 pm
$45
Ages 16+
Limit 15

Join designer and illustrator Natashna Anderson (known creatively as natashNa A.) for this 90-minute beginning printmaking workshop where you’ll design, carve, and print a design of your own creation. Natashna will guide participants through the whole process, from drafting an image to transferring the image to paper with ink. Learn a new skill (or brush up on an old one) and print something amazing! 

This class is for all skill levels and is available for teen and adult students 16+.  If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

natashNa A., born Natashna Anderson is a Black-American designer and illustrator, currently based in Saint Louis. From Brooklyn, to Chicago, she graduated at the height of Covid with a BFA from School of the Arts Institute of Chicago. Utilizing all her alma mater had to offer, she emerged with a large interdisciplinary background of printmaking, book arts, graphic design, illustration, and fine arts.  Her work focuses on known and unknown narratives within blackness, typography and fairytales.  Working as a designer and illustrator, her work spans both digital and traditional media. natashNa A. embraces the duality and loves the physicality of it.  You can find her work on Target.com, painted on Chicago facades and entertaining the masses within printed publications.

Wednesdays September 16 – October 21

5:30 to 8pm

$375

Ages 16+

Limit 8

Have you ever wanted to make your own silver jewelry? In this six-week course, artist Shanika Hartrum will teach you the art of silversmithing one skill at a time. She will help you build your confidence, create beautiful jewelry, and discover just how much you can create in six weeks! Each week introduces new skills while building on the techniques you've already learned, so you'll finish the course with beautiful jewelry, practical experience, and the confidence to continue creating on your own. You will experience a relaxed, supportive, and hands-on studio environment where there is plenty of individual instruction and bench time. You will work with professional jewelry-making tools and utilize traditional silversmithing techniques while creating items that you will be proud to wear.

By the end of the six weeks, you'll have created several beautiful sterling silver pieces of handmade jewelry, such as stacker rings, bracelets, a stone-set ring or pendant, and a statement piece. More importantly, you'll leave with a solid foundation in silversmithing and the confidence to continue creating your own jewelry long after class ends.

No experience is necessary. Whether you've never picked up a torch or you're looking to build your skills, this course is designed to meet you where you are. Come ready to learn, create, and have fun alongside fellow makers in a welcoming, no-fail studio environment. Tools and materials will be provided; you will have the option to purchase additional materials to accommodate larger pieces and/or added embellishments. 

This class is for all skill levels and is available for teen and adult students 16+.  If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Wednesdays, September 16 – November 4
5:30pm to 8:00pm
18+
$300 + $25 Studio Fee
Limit 8

This eight-week class is for adult students (ages 18+) with a strong foundation in ceramics*. These students will focus on refining technical mastery in clay construction such as advanced wheel-throwing and hand-building, while emphasizing individual artistic expression and conceptual development. 

Students will have the opportunity for open studio time during Foundry open hours if needed. Students will typically complete around 8-10 pieces to fire and glaze. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

*A prerequisite of at least one session of “Clay Creations” is required.  Contact Christine Tavares for more information.

Thursday, October 22
11:30am to 1pm
$55
Limit 8

Come play in the mud at the Foundry Art Centre and create your own clay charcuterie board! Foundry Education Coordinator Christine Tavares will guide you in creating this viral serving piece using hand building methods.  You will learn the process of compressing and shaping a clay slab. You will then have the freedom to get as creative as you would like and add texture or simple customizations to make the slab your own.  

You pick the color, and Christine will glaze your piece for you. Your fired and finished charcuterie board will be ready for pick-up about 4 weeks after the workshop (but sometimes sooner). This class is for adult students (ages 18+) of all skill levels. All supplies provided. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Special Note: The piece that you are creating in this workshop is somewhat fragile. While we will provide you with all the necessary knowledge and support to successfully create your masterpiece, we must acknowledge that unforeseen challenges may arise. It's important to remember that even if you meticulously follow every instruction, there is always a chance that your piece may encounter an issue during the kiln firing process. Christine will do her best to ensure success!

Thursdays Beginning September 3
5 to 6pm
Ages 7-11
$15.00 per week
Limit 12

Back by popular demand, the Foundry Art Centre Art Club is an opportunity for kids to explore, invent, experiment and CREATE! Students will explore various art forms from painting to drawing to sculpture and more. 

This class is for ages 7-11 and will meet on various Thursdays from 5 pm until 6 pm. Sign up for each week that you want to attend. Sessions include all materials and tools.

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Saturday, October 24
11am to 1pm
18+
$50
Limit 10

Get ready to dive into a world of creativity at our lively clay coaster-making workshop! Join ceramic artist Maddie O’Keefe for a fun-filled, hands-on experience where you’ll unleash your artistic flair and craft your very own unique coaster set from clay. 

This workshop is perfect for beginner and seasoned potters alike. You will explore exciting patterns, vibrant underglaze colors and captivating textures to transform your coasters into stunning functional art pieces that will brighten up your home décor. 

You pick the glaze colors, and Maddie will glaze your coasters for you. Your finished pottery is usually ready for pick-up in 2 weeks but sometimes it takes a little longer. This class is for adult students (ages 18+) with little to no experience in ceramics. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Ages 8-12 | Classes are offered week to week sessions at a cost of $12.50 per week

Tuesdays Beginning September 1
5 to 5:45 pm
Ages 5-7
$15.00 per week
Limit 10

New in 2026, young artists at the Foundry Art Centre are exploring, inventing, experimenting and CREATING in our new Junior Art Club! Similar to our current Art Club, younger students (ages 5-7 years) will explore various art forms from painting to drawing to sculpture and more. This 45-minute class is for ages 5-7 and will meet on various Tuesdays from 5 pm until 5:45 pm. Sign up for each week that you want to attend. Sessions include all materials and tools. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Wednesdays, September 9 – October 28
5:30pm to 8:00pm
18+
$300 + $25 Studio Fee
Limit 8

This eight-week class is for adult students (ages 18+) with a strong foundation in ceramics*. These students will focus on refining technical mastery in clay construction such as advanced wheel-throwing and hand-building, while emphasizing individual artistic expression and conceptual development. 

Students will have the opportunity for open studio time during Foundry open hours if needed. Students will typically complete around 8-10 pieces to fire and glaze. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

*A prerequisite of at least one session of “Clay Creations” is required.  Contact Christine Tavares for more information.

Saturday, October 10 from 2 to 3:30 pm and Wednesday, October 28 from 6 to 8 pm**
Ages 18+
$125
Limit 12

Join Education Coordinator Christine Tavares in this creative two-part workshop as she leads you in creating your own ceramic vase using hand building methods. Artists of all skill levels will design, shape, and add texture to their functional vase. You pick the color, and Christine will glaze your vase for you. 

This is designed to complement a second workshop on Wednesday, October 28, at 6pm where florist Christine Lautrentius of Blushing Blooms Designs will take you through the steps in creating a beautiful fall floral arrangement for your amazing vase! 

This class is for adult students (ages 18+) with little to no experience in ceramics or floral design. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

**This is a 2-part workshop**. 

Thursdays Beginning September 3
5 to 6pm
Ages 7-11
$15.00 per week
Limit 12

Back by popular demand, the Foundry Art Centre Art Club is an opportunity for kids to explore, invent, experiment and CREATE! Students will explore various art forms from painting to drawing to sculpture and more. 

This class is for ages 7-11 and will meet on various Thursdays from 5 pm until 6 pm. Sign up for each week that you want to attend. Sessions include all materials and tools.

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Ages 8-12 | Classes are offered week to week sessions at a cost of $12.50 per week

Wednesdays, September 16 – November 4
5:30pm to 8:00pm
18+
$300 + $25 Studio Fee
Limit 8

This eight-week class is for adult students (ages 18+) with a strong foundation in ceramics*. These students will focus on refining technical mastery in clay construction such as advanced wheel-throwing and hand-building, while emphasizing individual artistic expression and conceptual development. 

Students will have the opportunity for open studio time during Foundry open hours if needed. Students will typically complete around 8-10 pieces to fire and glaze. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

*A prerequisite of at least one session of “Clay Creations” is required.  Contact Christine Tavares for more information.

Thursdays Beginning September 3
5 to 6pm
Ages 7-11
$15.00 per week
Limit 12

Back by popular demand, the Foundry Art Centre Art Club is an opportunity for kids to explore, invent, experiment and CREATE! Students will explore various art forms from painting to drawing to sculpture and more. 

This class is for ages 7-11 and will meet on various Thursdays from 5 pm until 6 pm. Sign up for each week that you want to attend. Sessions include all materials and tools.

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

On the first Friday of each month, families and visitors of all ages are invited to join the Foundry and celebrate the arts. The FAC will be open for extended hours through 8pm for visitors to spend time in the galleries, meet resident studio artists, engage with the community, and enjoy a wide array of art programming, entertainment, and special events.

Monthly on First Fridays 5:30 – 7 pm
September 4, October 2, November 6,
18+
$110 per pair
Limit 6 pair

Looking for a fun and creative night out? Join Christine Tavares at the Foundry Art Centre during First Fridays for Love @ First Throw… a playful clay experience in our community clay classroom.

Whether you're bringing a partner, a friend, or family member, you’ll have a chance to get your hands dirty, try the pottery wheel, and create something uniquely yours. No experience necessary, just bring your sense of adventure! 

Students will typically complete 2 pieces to fire (one for each of you).  You pick your colors, and Christine will glaze them for you. Your pieces are usually ready for pick-up in 2 weeks but sometimes it takes a little longer.  This class is for adult students (ages 18+) with little to no experience in ceramics.

(This is a one-day class). When registering, only one name is needed to secure a spot for you + a partner.  If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Saturday, November 7
11am to 2pm
$100
Ages 16+
Limit 12

Artist Shanika Hartrum from Moon.u.mental Jewlery will lead you in the creation of your very own stackable rings. No experience necessary! Whether you come alone or with a friend, this welcoming and beginner friendly class is perfect for all skill levels. In this class you will create 2 or 3 sterling silver stacker rings. 

Shanika will introduce you to techniques such as: ring sizing, forming, soldering (with a torch), finishing, patina, and polishing. This class is open to students ages 16+. All supplies provided, just bring yourself, a friend or two, and your creativity!  If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Saturday, November 7
12 to 2:30pm
Ages 18+
$60
Limit 10

Those big, sweet eyes. Those lovable, furry paws. You have the best pet in the world, don’t you? In this exciting painting class, artist Beena McMahan will guide you in painting a lasting memory of your favorite pet! 

When you register for this class, you will be sent instructions in a confirmation email on how to submit a clear photo of the pet’s face so our instructor can prepare supplies in advance of the class. Please note that we are only able to include one pet in the painting. This class is for adults 18+ of all skill levels. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Ages 8-12 | Classes are offered week to week sessions at a cost of $12.50 per week

Tuesdays Beginning September 1
5 to 5:45 pm
Ages 5-7
$15.00 per week
Limit 10

New in 2026, young artists at the Foundry Art Centre are exploring, inventing, experimenting and CREATING in our new Junior Art Club! Similar to our current Art Club, younger students (ages 5-7 years) will explore various art forms from painting to drawing to sculpture and more. This 45-minute class is for ages 5-7 and will meet on various Tuesdays from 5 pm until 5:45 pm. Sign up for each week that you want to attend. Sessions include all materials and tools. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Saturday, November 14
11 am to 12 pm
Child and Caregiver
$45 per Pair
Limit 10 Pairs

The holidays are right around the corner, and this family workshop is just in time! A child and adult caregiver will learn slab techniques to create and decorate 8 -10 merry & bright clay ornaments perfect for trimming the tree or gift giving. Families will create and glaze their ornaments in one class, and the finished pieces will be ready to pick up 2-3 weeks later - just in time for the Holiday season.  

*Price Covers Both Participants*.  

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Saturday, November 14
1 to 3pm
Ages 16+
$45
Limit 12

Creativity meets sustainability in this fascinating workshop where you will not only learn to carve your own printing block, but you will also breathe new life into one or more pieces of your clothing! Artist Natashna Anderson will guide participants through the whole process, from drafting an image, carving that image into a block, and then transferring the image to fabric. 

Attendees are encouraged to bring clothing from their closet that may be stained or flawed to upcycle. Participants will leave the workshop with an upcycled piece of clothing, a few experiment pieces, and a new skill set for future use. All printmaking materials will be provided, but please bring clothing or fabric to be printed on. 

This class is for all skill levels and is available for teen and adult students 16+.  If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

natashNa A., born Natashna Anderson is a Black-American designer and illustrator, currently based in Saint Louis. From Brooklyn, to Chicago, she graduated at the height of Covid with a BFA from School of the Arts Institute of Chicago. Utilizing all her alma mater had to offer, she emerged with a large interdisciplinary background of printmaking, book arts, graphic design, illustration, and fine arts. Her work focuses on known and unknown narratives within blackness, typography and fairytales. Working as a designer and illustrator, her work spans both digital and traditional media. natashNa A. embraces the duality and loves the physicality of it. You can find her work on Target.com, painted on Chicago facades, and entertaining the masses within printed publications.

Saturday, November 14
2 to 4 pm
Ages 18+
$60
Limit 7

Are you ready to throw down? After this workshop, you will be! Christine Tavares will guide you in the basics of how to throw on the potter's wheel by learning how to center, open, pull and make small cups and bowls. 

Students will complete 2 pieces to fire. You pick your colors, and Christine will glaze it for you.  Your pieces are usually ready for pick-up in 2 weeks but sometimes it takes a little longer.  This class is for adult students (ages 18+) with little to no experience in ceramics. (This is a one-day class). If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Ages 8-12 | Classes are offered week to week sessions at a cost of $12.50 per week

Monthly on Wednesdays 6:00 to 8:00 pm

September 9, October 7, November 18, December 9

6:00 to 8:00 pm

$15 per session

Limit 15

The Foundry Art Centre is offering an opportunity to draw from a live model without instruction. The Foundry will provide a model for 2 hours during which participants can practice their figure drawing at their own pace, work on incorporating a figure into an existing piece, or however they’d like to use their time.  Foundry staff members – who are also practicing artists – will facilitate the session. Each session will include a series of short poses (1 – 5 min) as well as some longer poses (10 – 20min).  This class is for adult students (ages 21+).  Space is limited and registration is required.  It is recommended that participants bring tools and surfaces of their choice to the session. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Thursdays Beginning September 3
5 to 6pm
Ages 7-11
$15.00 per week
Limit 12

Back by popular demand, the Foundry Art Centre Art Club is an opportunity for kids to explore, invent, experiment and CREATE! Students will explore various art forms from painting to drawing to sculpture and more. 

This class is for ages 7-11 and will meet on various Thursdays from 5 pm until 6 pm. Sign up for each week that you want to attend. Sessions include all materials and tools.

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Ages 8-12 | Classes are offered week to week sessions at a cost of $12.50 per week

Tuesdays Beginning September 1
5 to 5:45 pm
Ages 5-7
$15.00 per week
Limit 10

New in 2026, young artists at the Foundry Art Centre are exploring, inventing, experimenting and CREATING in our new Junior Art Club! Similar to our current Art Club, younger students (ages 5-7 years) will explore various art forms from painting to drawing to sculpture and more. This 45-minute class is for ages 5-7 and will meet on various Tuesdays from 5 pm until 5:45 pm. Sign up for each week that you want to attend. Sessions include all materials and tools. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Thursdays Beginning September 3
5 to 6pm
Ages 7-11
$15.00 per week
Limit 12

Back by popular demand, the Foundry Art Centre Art Club is an opportunity for kids to explore, invent, experiment and CREATE! Students will explore various art forms from painting to drawing to sculpture and more. 

This class is for ages 7-11 and will meet on various Thursdays from 5 pm until 6 pm. Sign up for each week that you want to attend. Sessions include all materials and tools.

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

The Foundry Art Centre's Merry Maker's Market is a two-day event showcasing regional makers, designers, and artists selling handmade items. This is the perfect event to celebrate the Holidays, get your Christmas shopping done, and support local small businesses!

Friday, December 4th, Merry Makers Market will occur in conjunction with the Foundry’s monthly First Friday event.

Saturday, December 5th, shop our amazing vendors, and visit our resident artists upstairs.

Source:: https://foundryartcentre.org/merry-makers-market

The Foundry Art Centre's Merry Maker's Market is a two-day event showcasing regional makers, designers, and artists selling handmade items. This is the perfect event to celebrate the Holidays, get your Christmas shopping done, and support local small businesses!

Friday, December 4th, Merry Makers Market will occur in conjunction with the Foundry’s monthly First Friday event.

Saturday, December 5th, shop our amazing vendors, and visit our resident artists upstairs.

Source:: https://foundryartcentre.org/merry-makers-market

Ages 8-12 | Classes are offered week to week sessions at a cost of $12.50 per week

Wednesday, December 9
6pm to 8pm
$85
Limit 15

Join us at the Foundry Art Centre for a fun evening of floral arranging. Christine Laurentius from Blushing Bloom Designs will lead you step-by-step in designing a beautiful evergreen centerpiece (just in time for your holiday table!). You will walk away with floral arranging tips, some new friends, and a beautiful fresh arrangement designed by you! We will provide all of the flowers, the oasis foam and a vessel. Just bring yourself, a friend or two, and your creativity! If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Monthly on Wednesdays 6:00 to 8:00 pm

September 9, October 7, November 18, December 9

6:00 to 8:00 pm

$15 per session

Limit 15

The Foundry Art Centre is offering an opportunity to draw from a live model without instruction. The Foundry will provide a model for 2 hours during which participants can practice their figure drawing at their own pace, work on incorporating a figure into an existing piece, or however they’d like to use their time.  Foundry staff members – who are also practicing artists – will facilitate the session. Each session will include a series of short poses (1 – 5 min) as well as some longer poses (10 – 20min).  This class is for adult students (ages 21+).  Space is limited and registration is required.  It is recommended that participants bring tools and surfaces of their choice to the session. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Thursdays Beginning September 3
5 to 6pm
Ages 7-11
$15.00 per week
Limit 12

Back by popular demand, the Foundry Art Centre Art Club is an opportunity for kids to explore, invent, experiment and CREATE! Students will explore various art forms from painting to drawing to sculpture and more. 

This class is for ages 7-11 and will meet on various Thursdays from 5 pm until 6 pm. Sign up for each week that you want to attend. Sessions include all materials and tools.

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.