Brewery Arts Center
Established in 1975 to enrich the quality of life by cultivating arts and culture for all.
Session 3 is a continuation of our creative series clay class. In this workshop we will explore the sculptural side of hand building through 2 engaging projects. The first will be a demonstrative piece to get your creativity flowing and the second piece will be student choice. We will go over sculptural practices the first […]
Join pottery artist, Alyse the Magnificent! This is a great class for all levels and will definitely spark the joy of creation within your young one. Class includes hand building, underglaze and lots of fun! Ages 10 to 13. Fee includes all supplies.
Join pottery artist, Kym Maehl, in this fabulous & creative class! In this class, we'll begin by making a clay pinch pot cup or bowl. We'll then get creative with underglaze and sgraffito. Sgraffito is a decorating technique in which a coat of a colored slip or underglaze is painted onto a your vessel, after […]
Join jewelry artist, Kym Maehl, in this fabulous & creative class! The Tree of Life is an archetypal symbol that represents the continuity of life with branches that reach into the heavens and roots that reach into the earth. The fluid lines of the tree make this a perfect focal piece made with copper wire and […]
Have you always wanted to get your hands on some clay, but didn't want to commit to a multiple session class? Saturday, March 14th just might be for you. From noon to 4 we will have an open studio with a couple of project options. If you have experience, you are welcome to work on […]
If it's been awhile since you've had your hands in clay or you just completed our beginners class, here's your opportunity to delve more into clay. The BAC is offering a 4 week intermediate guide to being creative with ceramic clay. This course will begin where we left off, by going to the next level […]
Join pottery artist, Kym Maehl in this fabulous & creative class! This is a great class for all levels of pottery making fun! In this class, we will be making a wall clock out of clay and colored slip. The example provided is only one possibility. Your imagination will make it your own. I will […]
Have you always wanted to get your hands on some clay, but didn't want to commit to a multiple session class? Saturday, January 24th just might be for you. From noon to 4 we will have an open studio with a couple of project options. If you have experience, you are welcome to work on […]
If you've ever wanted to get your hands on clay, here's your opportunity. The BAC is offering a 4 week beginners guide to being creative with ceramic clay. This course will teach you the fundamentals of working with clay that leads to every other hand building project you will ever do. The examples shown are […]
Dates: January 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th Time: 2:00 - 4:00 Cost: $130 Registration and $20 Supply Fee (to be paid directly to the instructor) Class #1 - Pinch Pot Class #2 - Coil Class #3 - Slab Class #4 - Glaze In this series, you will learn the three basic hand-building techniques: Pinch […]
Another free workshop for you! Celebrate Mark Twain Days by joining us at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City to turn a lump of clay into a frog! You'll find us in the BAC Clay Studio from 11am to 4pm.
Join the fun in this fabulous & creative class! This is a great class for all levels of pottery making fun! In this class, we will be making three little gnomes out of clay and painting them with underglaze. They are super cute and will be fired and ready for pick-up by the end of […]
Join us for a month-long journey into the art of wildlife sculpture. In this hands-on class, students will learn the foundational techniques for creating dynamic animal sculptures—from building a strong armature, to layering and shaping clay,composition in sculpture, to refining anatomical features and capturing movement. Each four-hour session will focus on sculptural fundamentals as well […]
Join jewelry artist, Kym Maehl, the fun in this fabulous & creative class! This is a great class for all levels! We'll be tapping into our inner hippie vibe with these great bracelets made of wire, beads and of course the iconic peace sign! We'll be twisting and wrapping and maybe even singing as we […]
Jewelry artist, Kym Maehl, will guide you through this perfect Mother's Day Saturday class, the Tree of Life pendant. The Tree of Life is an archetypal symbol that represents the continuity of life with branches that reach into the heavens and roots that reach into the earth. The fluid lines of the tree make this a […]
Join the fun in this fabulous & creative class! This is a great class for all levels! We'll be making cluster rings that are as fun to make as they are to wear. In this class, we will be making at least two rings using using gold, copper or silver jeweler's wire, and glass or semiprecious […]
In this fun 4-Week class you'll get an introduction to pottery that includes the three basic handbuilding techniques and glazing. At the end of the four weeks you will have created a minimum of three pieces that are fun and functional. (No previous experience required. Returning students may choose to integrate the three techniques into […]
Join the fun in this fabulous & creative class! This is a great class for all levels! We'll be making dangly earrings and ear wires. You'll be lucky because we'll be making two pairs! The first will be simply turquoise. The second will be African green turquoise with lucky four leaf clovers, just in time […]
Dates: Jan 8, 15, 22 & 29 Time: 2:00 - 4:00 Cost: $100 Tuition and $20 Supply Fee (to be paid directly to the instructor) Class #1 - Pinch Pot and Sgraffito Class #2 - Coil & Smoothe Trivet Class #3 - Slab Mask Class #4 - Glaze These classes require previous experience, and […]
Join the fun in this fabulous & creative class! This is a great class for all levels of pottery making fun! It’s also a fun way to get ready for the holidays and give form to a unique version of the Three Wise Men. In this class, we will be making three little gnomes out of clay […]
Join the fun in this fabulous & creative class! This is a great class for all levels of clay and jewelry making fun! It’s also a wonderful way to focus on what makes you hopeful while creating some unique & wearable art. In this class, we will be making four bracelets, one with a premade […]
Dates: Oct. 9, 16, 23 & 30 Time: 2:00 - 4:00pm Where: BAC Pottery Studio Cost: $100 + $20 to instructor at first class for supplies In this fun 4-Week class you'll get an introduction to pottery that includes the three basic handbuilding techniques and glazing. At the end of the four weeks you will […]
Join the BAC pottery team and do a little shopping while helping to support our worthy cause. A percentage of student sales will go back to the studio in addition to a raffle of student donated pottery. The rising costs of supplies have made us cut back on some favorite glazes. AND THIS WILL HELP […]
This workshop led by master sculptor Debbie Corona will demonstrate the hand building technique of creating relief tiles, which means raised surface. Like the previous vessel workshop, the relief tile has been around a long time dating back to about 4000BC. They served 2 main purposes; to cover surfaces and for storytelling. They have evolved […]
Join jewelry artist, Kym Maehl, and make a great bracelet of copper wire and seed beads. In this 2 hour class you'll learn 3 basic but important jewelry making techniques including simple loop, wrapped and clasps. $40 Tuition | $10 Supply fee due upon arrival. Advance registration required. Call Kym at 775-350-2455 Or Click Here To Email
This workshop lead by master sculptor Debbie Corona will demonstrate the hand building technique of using coils to create a vessel. Vessels hold a historical significance. Early civilizations created the clay “pot” when they went from a nomadic lifestyle to an agrarian culture. These pots were not only used for cooking and storing but were […]
Advanced registration required. This class is a great way to celebrate "you" for Valentine's Day! With the help of jewelry artist, Kym Maehl, you'll have the time of your life as you sip a beverage of choice while creating a heart shaped necklace made of copper wire and crystals. This is a great way to claim your […]