Expressive Hand Building
Adult Classes | Available
Discover a fun way to express your artistic talents in our immersive hand-building course. Whether you’re a beginner or more experienced and looking to refine your skillset, this class offers a fresh and inviting environment to play in the mud. Each week, we’ll explore new techniques and ideas with guidance from Mary. Learn to create functional or decorative pottery while building strong foundational techniques.
- Please note that this class runs 5 weeks.
Mary Thompson
Mary K. Thompson is an experienced art educator and ceramic artist with more than 25 years of teaching across K–12 and higher education. She holds a B.F.A. in Ceramics and an M.Ed. in Art Education from the University of Minnesota, along with K–12 certification. Mary has taught in St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Collier County Public Schools, where she developed curriculum, managed studio classrooms, and curated school-wide exhibitions that celebrated student creativity.
In addition to her K–12 work, Mary served as an adjunct professor at Kean University and taught Art Appreciation at The International Academy of Design and Technology, where she developed curriculum and supported students in visual analysis and creative thinking. A practicing ceramic artist, Mary brings strong studio expertise, clear communication, and a passion for helping students discover confidence and joy in the arts.