Instructor: Megan Steinman

Dates; Multiple Sessions Available

Tuesdays and Thursday are now open to 6 to 13 year olds

(Previously these days were age specific!)

Time: 4:30-6:30

These classes are offered as a way to have fun and adventure into art after school has let out for the day! At each session there will be multiple examples avalible for the students to choose from, though there will be some kind of theme each week that the examples will relate to.  This can be as simple as "pinch pots" where the items shown are all pinch pots, or it could be like a "dish" which could be from a slab, made using pinch pot methods or other methods! 

The goal of these classes is to introduce different techniques for Hand-building in ceramics or to better skills a student may already have. In addition to this to have fun with the medium of clay, using new and different tools to explore all it has to offer.

For questions or concerns please contact the Mansfield Art Center by calling 419-756-1700 or sending an email to Megan@mansfieldartcenter.org 

To stay up to date with our class offerings, please request to join our Facebook groups:

• Education – Mansfield Art Peeps (covering all mediums except glass)

• Mansfield Stained Glass & Fusion Peeps (dedicated to stained glass and glass fusion classes)

 Joining these groups will ensure that new class postings appear directly in your feed

Class: Clay Gnome

Date: May, Saturday 9th and Saturday 16th*

Time: 12pm - 2pm

Instructor: Megan Steinman

Ages: Family* (6 and up, including those over 18 years of age!) 

Each person who wishes to do the project must be signed up individually, as each person needs their own "seat" in the class to do the project! 

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During this class, students will use hand building techniques to craft their own unique Gnome! Your gnome can have anything theme, Spring, Summer, or otherwise. Be sure to think about not only a design for the gnome's face, but also for their hat. They are sure to be the most stylish gnome around!

The glaze date for this class is May the 16th, if this date creates a conflict for you, another date can be worked out individually.

For questions please contact the MAC at (419) 756-1700 or send an email to megan@mansfieldartcenter.org The MAC has a 24-hour cancellation policy, please reach out ASAP if a cancellation is needed

 Wheel Throwing and hand Building Adult Class

  6 Week class

Tuesday's- June 02,09,16,23,30, | July 07

 5-7 pm

 Instructor: Mike Swiderski

 Age: 14+

 $225 members | $247.5 non-members

From Mud to Art! 

The transformation of clay into vessels is incredibly interesting and the journey is worth learning.

If you have never played with clay, here is your opportunity to take a 6 week class to realize that your inner artist has an irresistible attraction to clay and create wonderful pieces of art.

If you have already played with clay, Mike swiderski, your instructor will kindly continue to teach you a more advance technique.

You will learn how to throw on the wheel, alter on the wheel, hand build, professionally glaze and more on this course. 

The pieces shown in the picture are from Mike Swiderski, his creativity and technique are invaluable within the course. you will certainly benefit greatly from such an artist!

Only a maximum of 9 people can register for the workshop so make sure you sign up soon.

A waiting list will be available 

Clay Studio  Family Experience: Wheel & Handbuilding

when: June 18 2026

Time: 4 to 7 pm

age: 6 to 100 years old

Did you always wanted to try pottery but never had  the time nor wanted to   take a 6 weeks Class? then this workshop is for you.

Discover the joy of working with clay in this hands-on, beginner-friendly class designed for all skill levels. Whether you’ve never touched a pottery wheel or you’re ready to build on your skills, this experience makes clay approachable, creative, and fun from the very first moment.

Watch live demonstrations on the pottery wheel, then jump right in—using pre-centered clay so you can skip the tricky setup and focus on shaping your own pieces. You’ll explore both wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques, including slab construction and pinch pots, giving you a well-rounded introduction to the art of ceramics.

Create a collection of unique, functional pieces such as bowls, cups, spoon rests, and more—your imagination is the only limit. Most students complete at least 2–3 wheel-thrown pieces, with opportunities to make even more as time allows.

To finish, you’ll choose your favorite glaze colors, and our staff will carefully fire and glaze your work. Your finished creations will be ready for pickup in about 2–3 weeks—beautiful, functional pieces you’ll be proud to use or gift.

Come get your hands dirty and leave with something truly one-of-a-kind!