Creative Ceramics
Adult Classes | Available
Ease into the new season and explore clay through wheel throwing and/or hand-building in a supportive, creative environment. This class helps students build pottery skills through forming, trimming, decorating, and glazing. Students should come with ideas or inspiration, and guidance will be provided to help develop and bring their creative vision to life. Individual instruction and demonstrations will support each student’s growth and artistic style.
- This session 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.