Orange Community Education & Recreation

Donations for the Orange Art Center

Design and build your own ceramic room of your own in this two-session workshop, where you’ll explore hand-building techniques, create patterned textures, and add personalized details. In the first session on May 4 (12:00–3:00 pm), you’ll construct the walls, floors, and furniture, shaping a unique space of your choice. The second session on May 18 (12:00–2:00 pm) will focus on glazing, allowing you to bring color and character to your miniature room. We’ll handle the firing, with finished pieces ready for pickup in 2–3 weeks. All materials are provided!

Create your own wheel-thrown planter with a built-in watering well in this two-day workshop designed for intermediate students with prior wheel-throwing experience. On May 6, from 6–8 pm, you’ll shape your planter and learn to create the watering well as part of a cohesive, functional piece. On May 20, from 6–7 pm, the second class will focus on trimming and decorating your planter, where you’ll refine its shape and add personal touches. You’ll also select your glaze color, and we’ll handle the glazing and firing for you. Students will need to make arrangements to pick up their completed pieces 2–3 weeks later. All materials are provided!

In this one-of-a-kind collaborative workshop, guided by two expert instructors, you’ll create two hand-built clay pots using one of three templates, learning essential pottery techniques like scoring, slipping, and slab construction. After adding your personal touch with decorative glazing, your pots will be fired and ready for day two, where you'll craft stunning, lifelike paper flowers that never wilt. You'll explore color combinations, textures, and sealing techniques to design a breathtaking arrangement that perfectly complements your handmade pottery. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a beginner, this unique, hands-on experience blends ceramics and paper artistry into a beautiful, everlasting creation you'll be proud to display! All materials are provided.