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The Artistic Hand Gallery & Studio offers a variety of ceramic, painting and jewelry classes to the Central Florida community. We are committed to the concept that learning and appreciating art is a fun, healthy and life-enhancing activity and experience. Our classes for adults are offered in either 7 or 8 week terms throughout the year. Adult students have the added benefit of more than 15 hours of open studio time each week to come in and work on their own.

Class Policies
Complete Class Schedule

All About Clay

Learn a variety of ceramic techniques including hand-building, wheel throwing, decorating techniques, and glazing! Once you have gained a core skill set in how to work with clay, you can create whatever forms you wish under the guidance of our instructors.

Outside of scheduled classes, registration allows you access to scheduled open studio times. All tools and materials are at your disposal with the exception of the clay itself. Pieces will be fired within two weeks at no cost unless they are unusually large or numerous.

Perfect for all skill sets from ceramics beginners who want to learn the basics to clay experts who want to try more advanced techniques.

7 PM to 9 PM Tuesdays or
10 AM to 12 PM Thursdays or
7 PM to 9 PM Thursdays

Instructors: Del Seaman, Julie Harbers, Patty Bush, Erin Drew & Cinder Henderson
8-week term

$250 (plus $20 bag of clay)

Mixed Media

Join us on Friday evenings for a dynamic mixed-media visual art class using multiple materials to make a single piece of art. This class will be loaded with brief demonstrations and opportunities to try multiple techniques.

For ages 16 and up

6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Fridays

Instructor: Valerie Kelley
7-week term

$165 (plus materials)

Painting, Drawing & More

This class is for people who are interested in learning a new skill, refining their drawing skills, or wanting to work with paints – from water color to water soluble oils. The class is available to any skill level, from beginners to advanced. Teens interested in this class should be 16 years of age or older, self-driven with an ability to work independently and have specific goals in mind. No two people work on the same image/subject and all artists learn to work in a variety of media of their choosing.
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Saturdays

Instructor: Valerie Kelley
7-week term

$165 (plus materials)

Silver Clay Jewelry

During 8-week class, you will learn how to make your own fine silver jewelry creations using precious metal clay. Each week a new project will help you gain a variety of skills and techniques for making your own original designs.

Precious metal clay and gemstones will be an additional charge, but all firings and tools are included. Perfect for all skill sets from beginners to PMC experts.

7 PM to 9 PM Mondays

Instructor: Ann Robinson & Mary Field Nelson
7-week term

$165 (plus materials)