JMAM Art Classes
We are excited about the upcoming classes in 2026. Take a look at the different sessions and the variety of projects
you can make! Check back often to see what other classes have been added.
Class sizes will be limited and fees will vary for each class.
Call 270-522-9056 to reserve your spot.
Classes for this past year focused on stained glass, painting, pottery, felting, jewelry making, wreath & basket making, and more fun skills.
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Ceramics Classes
Month-to-Month Wednesdays
Special Topics in Sculpture and Handbuilding
January 7-28 (4 weeks, Wednesdays, 12-3 PM)
February 4-25 (4 weeks, Wednesdays, 12-3 PM)
March 4-25 (4 weeks, Wednesdays, 12-3 PM)
April 8-29 (4 weeks, Wednesdays, 12-3 PM)
May 6-27 (4 weeks, Wednesdays, 12-3 PM)
June 3-24 (4 weeks, Wednesdays, 12-3 PM)
Instructor: Susan Bergman
(Class fee is $200 or $175 for museum members)
The fee for this four-week class includes all firing, glazes, slips, tools and clay.
Description: For students who’ve taken at least one class with Susan, Wednesday classes encourage the continuing development of skills and the exploration of personal interests, from classic coil-built shapes to dancing animals in tutus. Wednesdays go month-to-month, so you can drop in for four weeks to try a new technique, or feed your clay addiction by making our class your regular creative haven. Susan will demonstrate skills and suggest projects to feed students’ ambitions and imaginations. Each month if you can think of it, we can make it!
Ceramics Six-Week Saturdays
Fundamentals in Clay Construction
January 10-February 14 (6 weeks, Saturdays, 12-3PM) ** Topic: Lidded Jars
February 28-April 4 (6 weeks, Saturdays, 12-3PM) ** Topic: Pitchers & Pourers
April 18-May 23 (6 weeks, Saturdays, 12-3PM) ** Topic: Spring Bouquets
June 6-July 18 (6 weeks, Saturdays, 12-3PM) ** Topic: Pedestal Vessels
Instructor: Susan Bergman
(Class fee is $225 or $200 for museum members)
Class includes all firing, glazes, slips, tools and clay.
Description: Whether you are a beginner or an experienced clay slinger, Saturday classes focus on a single project that will take students from the confrontation of a lump of wet clay to the completion of a fired and glazed piece. Topics will range from the construction and decoration of simple bowls or serving dishes to covered jars, boxes, and vessels. Susan will demonstrate each skill necessary to complete the project, including the use of bisque molds,colored slips, and coil and slab construction—skills that will translate to countless future clay projects—while encouraging everyone to bring their imagination and sense of adventure to every class.
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Make & Mingle Classes
Make & Mingle classes will return in 2026! This series of low-cost art classes will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5 PM. Each class offers a guided art activity in a laid-back setting, giving you time to create and chat – no experience needed.
Alcohol Ink Cardmaking
Instructor: Leida Tackett
January 27 (Tuesday, 5-7 PM)
(Class fee is $15 or $10 for museum members)
Wet Felting
Instructor: Mackenzie Stone
February 24 (Tuesday, 5-7 PM)
(Class fee is $15 or $10 for museum members)
Flower Resin Jewelry Making
Instructor: Vicki Karrigan
March 24 (Tuesday, 5-7 PM)
(Class fee is $25 or $20 for museum members)
More classes to be announced!