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Kristen Tull's Beginner's Wheel Class
Students at the pottery wheels.
KIFA CLAY CENTER WORKSHOPS
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Begins June 29th
Instructor: Pam Chase
Kristen’s pottery, in and out.
WATERCOLOR BASICS
Paper Quilling is the art of rolling, shaping and arranging thin strips of paper to create decorative patterns, floral designs and dimensional artwork. Using simple tools and techniques, students will learn how to form coils, scrolls and other basic shapes that can be combined into unique creative compositions. This is a class for beginners and materials are provided.
Advanced Beginner and Intermediate Wheel Class with Keith Summers- Monday Nights 6:00-8:30 Ages 18+
Class Fee: $275 members, $290 non-members | 15lbs of clay, glaze and firing included 8 Weeks starting June 22nd, 29th, July 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, Aug 3rd, 10th 4 Free Open Studio Passes with enrollment
DESCRIPTION
The course is designed for beginner students as well as students with some wheel experience . Students will practice basic forms, pulling handles, as well as learn some advanced wheel projects.
Beginner’s Wheel Class with Kristen Tull- Wednesday Night 5:30-8 Ages 15+
Class Fee: $275 members, $290 non-members | 15 lbs of clay, glaze and firing included 8 Weeks starting June 24th, July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, Aug 5th, 12th 4 Free Open Studio Passes with enrollment
DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to introduce and familiarize students with the basic techniques of the pottery wheel, focusing on throwing cylinder and bowl forms. Students will be shown step-by-step processes of wedging, centering, opening, throwing, trimming and glazing, taking clay from its beginning stage to finished forms. This class is designed for those who have never used the wheel or are working on basic skills. Pottery terminology and basic glaze techniques will be discuss
OPEN STUDIO
We will be trying out new Open Studio Hours. FRIDAYS 10:30-1:30
If you have taken a class with us or have experience you can buy Open Studio Tickets for $10. You can come in and create during that time. We will have a studio monitor there to oversee and who can answer questions but won’t be doing any teaching. If you haven’t taken a class with us, you will have to contact Stephanie Zeiler at cascioclaycenter@gmail.com to establish prior experience.
We will be setting up Wed hours soon.
Cost:
$45 KIFA Members | $50 Non-members
Zentangle is a meditative and easy-to-learn art form that uses structured repetitive patterns to create intricate non-representational images. Zentangle is designed to be accessible to everyone, requiring no prior artistic experience. Instructor will provide basic kit. Students must bring their kit to each class.
with Jeane Parker
Monday, June 8 and 22 | 12-2pm
Fee? (covers 2 classes per month)
$50 KIFA Members | $60 Non-members
Kristen Tull modeling clay on the wheel.
Kristen Tull’s Beginner’s Wheel Class (5 weeks) at the Cascio Clay Center kicked off on November 19, 2025! The Center is at 405 Main Street, Stevensville. The students are learning the basic techniques of the pottery wheel, focusing on throwing cylinder and bowl forms. Students will be shown step-by-step processes of wedging, centering, opening, throwing, trimming and glazing, taking clay from its beginning stage to finished forms. Plan to get your hands dirty! This class is designed for those who have never used the wheel or are working on basic skills. The Center has six wheels for students plus one wheel for the instructor.
For information on enrolling in classes, volunteering as a studio monitor and/or teaching classes at the Center, email Stephanie Zeiler at cascioclaycenter@gmail.com
Text by Rebecca Placek and Photos by Stephanie Zeiler
Support the Cascio Clay Center
2026 Youth Summer Camp at KIFA
Cost:
$20 KIFA Members | $25 Non-members
CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, & PROGRAMS
Zentangle Basics and Beyond
A painting by Maureen Bannon
We may be adding more Camp Offerings. Please check in on the KIFA FB Page, the newly created and soon to be up-to-date Cascio Clay Center IG and soon to come Cascio Clay Center FB Page
Sip and Spin Nights, Try the Wheel or Re-Introduce Yourself to the Wheel Opportunities
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If you have experience and are interested in teaching a clay class or workshop, especially during the weekday (but also weekends), please reach out to Stephanie Zeiler at cascioclaycenter@gmail.com.
Maureen Bannon’s Studio Classes
Classes Held on Tuesdays
Next Classes: TBA
Tuesdays, 12:30 to 2:45 pm
Oils (No Turpentine) & Acrylics
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$30 KIFA Members | $35 Non-members
(maximum 5 students)
Keith Summers (1st photo, at right in white shirt) is teaching the six-week Beginner’s Wheel Class at the Cascio Clay Center that started on November 17, 2025. The Center is at 405 Main Street, Stevensville. The students are learning the basic techniques of the pottery wheel, focusing on throwing cylinder and bowl forms. The photos show students who are wedging, centering, opening, throwing, trimming, and taking clay from its beginning stage to finished forms. This class is designed for those who have never used the wheel and are working on basic skills. The Center has six wheels for students plus one wheel for the instructor.
Stay tuned for other classes and workshops as they become available. If you have any questions, ideas, or interests in a specific type of workshop, class or customized personal class/party, please reach out to Stephanie Zeiler at cascioclaycenter@gmail.com. We will see what we can do. Also, reach out if you are experienced with clay and might like to teach a class/workshop.
Text by Rebecca Placek and Photos by Stephanie Zeiler
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Saturday, June 27 | 12-3pm
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Paper Quilling
Beginner's Wheel Class at Clay Center
NEW!! Open Studio
AM SESSION #2: Art-Nouveau platters with Andrea Schulte
July 13-16th (M-TH) 9:30-12:00 | Cost: $100 for KIFA Members $115 for Non-Members
$100 KIFA Members | $115 Non-members
Your own unique watercolor style will emerge over time. These classes will give you tools to get started on a firm foundation.
Limit 10 participants. Sign-up closes on one week before class begins or when the class is filled.
Email Pam with questions at pjchase1@verizon.net or call KIFA (410) 643-7424
10 AM – 12 Noon
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Open Studio is for anyone who would like to paint or work on a project in the Members’ Gallery at KIFA. Hours are Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1:00-4:00pm when docents are on duty. A donation of $5 is requested and will go toward the support of KIFA and its outreach to our art community.
CLAY SUMMER CAMP
Watercolor Basics classes will be temporarily moved to Fridays in July and August due to Summer Camp.
HIGH SCHOOL
AM SESSION #1 High School. Cut-away Candle Holders [slab built or wheel thrown for pillar candles] with Andrea Schulte June 29th-July 2nd (M-TH) | Cost: $100 for KIFA Members $115 for Non-Members
Where?
KIFA Members Gallery
405 Main Street
Stevensville, MD 21666
PLEASE EMAIL cascioclaycenter@gmail.com if you would like to sign up for a session or have questions. Classes are capped at 8 for Elementary School and 6 for Middle and High School Courses so if you are interested, please reserve your spot early.
Elementary School
AM Session #1 CLAY CREATURES with Stephanie Zeiler Ages
6-11 June 22nd-25th (M-TH) 9:30-12:00 | Cost: $100 for KIFA Member $115 for Non-Members
Students will learn basic handbuilding techniques to create their own original creature or create from a choice of basic designs.
Elementary School
PM SESSION #1 Handbuilt Pottery with Stephanie Zeiler Ages
6-11 June 22nd-25th (M-TH) 9:30-12:00 | Cost: $100 for KIFA Members $115 for Non-Members
Students will learn basic handbuilding and decorating techniques to make pottery pieces.
Elementary School
AM Session #2 CLAY CREATURES with Stephanie Zeiler Ages
6-11 August 3-6th (M-TH) 9:30-12:00 | Cost: $100 for KIFA Member $115 for Non-Members
Students will learn basic handbuilding techniques to create their own original creature or create from a choice of basic designs.
Elementary School
PM Session #2 Pinch Pot Creations with Nikki Kennedy Ages 7-11
Cost: $100 for KIFA Member $115 for Non-Members
Students will explore the foundational hand-building technique with focus on pinch pot sculpture. Transforming simple forms into imaginative works of art.
Middle/High School
AM Session 1: Pinch Pot Creations with Nikki Kennedy Ages 12-17
Cost: $100 for KIFA Member $115 for Non-Members
Students will explore the foundational hand-building technique with focus on pinch pot sculpture. Transforming simple forms into imaginative works of art.
Retiree/Adult Camp
AM Session #1 Slab Pottery with Stephanie Zeiler August 3-6th (M-TH) 9:30-12:00
Cost: $100 for KIFA Member $115 for Non-Members
Students will learn basic handbuilding techniques of slab construction to create their own original pottery.
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