Monthly on Thursdays: November 6, December 4, January 8, February 5, March 5, April 2, May 7 | 10 am to 12 pm | FREE

Stitch n’ Bitch with us during the Foundry Art Centre’s FREE fiber crafts club! All fiber crafts are welcome from knitting, to embroidery, to crochet, and beyond. This is not a class-but of course all skill levels are welcome and crafters are welcome to help each other out. Stitch n’ Bitch is an inclusive environment and everyone is welcome. Vibe out with us as we craft, and… bitch. BYO snacks & supplies.

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Monthly on Thursdays at 11 am | January 8, February 12, March 12, April 9, May 7 | Ages 3+ | $50 per pair

Clay Together invites little hands and their grown-up sidekicks to spin, shape, and create together! Designed for children ages 3 & up and their parent or caregiver, this playful pottery wheel class offers a fun introduction to clay, creativity, and collaboration. No experience needed, just a sense of adventure and a willingness to get a little muddy! Pairs will complete 1 piece to fire. You pick your colors, and Christine Tavares will glaze it for you. Pottery is usually ready for pick-up in 2 weeks but sometimes it takes a little longer. (This is a one-day class). When registering, only one name is needed to secure a spot for you + one. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Ages 8-12 | $150 + $20 Studio Fee | 4 weeks
Winter Session: Saturdays, January 10 – 31     11 am to 12:30 pm
Spring Session: Saturdays, March 7 – 28   11 am to 12:30 pm

In this 4 week class, artist Abigail Banholzer will introduce students to the FUNdamentals of creating art on the potter’s wheel. Students will learn the basic skills of creating work on the wheel including: centering, opening, pulling and shaping. Abigail will also introduce finishing techniques such as trimming, adding handles, and glazing. This class is for ages 8-12 with little to no experience in ceramics. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Abigail Banholzer is a recent graduate of Webster University, holding a BFA in Studio Arts with an emphasis in ceramics. She specializes in functional pottery with detailed surface design. Abigail currently operates out of Folsom Studio in St. Louis City where she assists artist Malaika Tolford (Place Value Pottery), leads workshops, and produces work under her label, Hindsight Studio. She looks forward to FUNdamentals of Pottery and the opportunity to teach the next generation of local artists!

Saturday, January 10 | 1-2:30 pm | Ages 16+ | $40
Saturday, January 24 | 1-2:30 pm | Ages 16+ | $40
Saturday, February 7 | 1-2:30 pm | Ages 16+ | $40

Join designer and illustrator Natashna Anderson (known creatively as natashNa A.) for this 90-minute beginning printmaking workshop where you’ll design, carve, and print a design of your own creation. Natashna will guide participants through the whole process, from drafting an image to transferring the image to paper with an ink pad. Learn a new skill (or brush up on an old one) and print something amazing! This class is for all skill levels and is available for teen and adult students 16+.  If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able. 

In addition to the Introduction to Printmaking workshop, Natashna will be teaching Printmaking II and Printmaking III.  Those who register for all three workshops will be given a 12” x 12” wooden block upon completion of Prinmaking III.  Students can carve their block using their new skills and have the block printed at our annual Block Party on June 13, 2026!

natashNa A., born Natashna Anderson is a Black-American designer and illustrator, currently based in Saint Louis. From Brooklyn to Chicago, she graduated at the height of Covid with a BFA from School of the Arts Institute of Chicago. Utilizing all her alma mater had to offer, she emerged with a large interdisciplinary background of printmaking, book arts, graphic design, illustration, and fine arts. Her work focuses on known and unknown narratives within blackness, typography and fairytales. Working as a designer and illustrator, her work spans both digital and traditional media. natashNa A. embraces the duality and loves the physicality of it. You can find her work on Target.com, painted on Chicago facades, and entertaining the masses within printed publications.

This combined class is for adult students (ages 18+) with varying levels of experience in ceramics. 

Level 1 students who have little to no experience will learn the basic methods of working with clay including important terminology, tools, handbuilding techniques, surface decoration techniques, and have an introduction to throwing on the wheel.

Level 2 students will continue to build on techniques learned in Ceramics Level 1. Students will also have the opportunity to tackle lidded forms, pouring forms, combination forms (thrown + hand built), large bowls, and matching sets. Glazing will be covered in more detail and the firing process will be discussed in depth. (Class syllabus is subject to change depending on students' goals).

Students will have the opportunity for open studio time during Foundry open hours if needed. Students will typically complete around 8-10 pieces to fire and glaze. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able. 

Classes are 8 weeks, 2.5 hours per week | $275 + $25 Studio Fee | Limited to 12 students | Wednesdays, January 14 – March 4 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm

Monthly on Wednesdays: January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8 | 6 - 8 pm | $15 per session

The Foundry Art Centre is offering an opportunity to draw from a live model without instruction. The Foundry will provide a model for 2 hours during which participants can practice their figure drawing at their own pace, work on incorporating a figure into an existing piece, or however they’d like to use their time. Foundry staff members – who are also practicing artists – will facilitate the session. Each session will include a series of short poses (1 – 5 min) as well as some longer poses (10 – 20min). This class is for adult students (ages 21+). Space is limited and registration is required. It is recommend that participants bring tools and surfaces of their choice to the session. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Ages 13+ | $150 + $20 Studio Fee | 4 weeks | Thursdays, January 15 – February 5 | 4:30 to 6 pm

Give the wheel a few spins (pun intended) and discover what makes working with clay so rad. In this four-week class, teens will explore the do’s and don’ts of pottery while experimenting with throwing, trimming, and glazing. It’s hands-on, messy, and all about learning by doing — no experience needed, just curiosity and a good sense of humor. This class is for ages 13+ with little to no experience in ceramics. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Monthly on Third Thursdays: November 20, December 18, January 15, February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21 | 6:00 to 8:00 pm | FREE

Stitch ‘n Bitch with us during the Foundry’s new FREE fiber crafts club. All fiber crafts are welcome, from knitting, to embroidery, to crochet and beyond. Whether it’s your first time trying it, or you’re a pro. This is not a fibers class, but crafters are welcome to help each other out. Vibe with us as we craft, and… bitch. BYO snacks & supplies. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Ages 8-12 | $150 + $20 Studio Fee | 4 weeks
Winter Session: Saturdays, January 10 – 31     11 am to 12:30 pm
Spring Session: Saturdays, March 7 – 28   11 am to 12:30 pm

In this 4 week class, artist Abigail Banholzer will introduce students to the FUNdamentals of creating art on the potter’s wheel. Students will learn the basic skills of creating work on the wheel including: centering, opening, pulling and shaping. Abigail will also introduce finishing techniques such as trimming, adding handles, and glazing. This class is for ages 8-12 with little to no experience in ceramics. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Abigail Banholzer is a recent graduate of Webster University, holding a BFA in Studio Arts with an emphasis in ceramics. She specializes in functional pottery with detailed surface design. Abigail currently operates out of Folsom Studio in St. Louis City where she assists artist Malaika Tolford (Place Value Pottery), leads workshops, and produces work under her label, Hindsight Studio. She looks forward to FUNdamentals of Pottery and the opportunity to teach the next generation of local artists!

Ages 8-12 | Classes are offered week to week sessions at a cost of $12.50 per week
Wednesdays January 21 - April 22 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

The Foundry Art Centre is pleased to offer our newest Homeschool Art Series: 13 Artists Children Should Know. At the Foundry Art Centre, homeschoolers will have an opportunity to discover their hidden talents and allow their creativity to shine while acquiring fine art credit. As they become inspired by 13 masters, students will learn new techniques and experiment with a variety of media such as sculpture, painting, watercolor, charcoal, colored pencil, and more. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Wednesday, January 21 | Winslow Homer | Mixed Media and Origami

Wednesday, January 28 | Frederick Childe Hassam | Impressionism Field of Flowers

Wednesday, February 4 | John Singer Sargent | Plein Air Landscapes

Wednesday, February 11 | Edward Hopper | Lighthouse Study

Wednesday, February 18 | Georgia O’Keefe | Skull and Flower Study

Wednesday, February 25 | Alexander Calder | Circus Tent Study

Wednesday, March 4 | Mark Rothko | Color Field Study with Pastels

Wednesday, March 18 | Joseph Cornell | Divided Box Collage 

Wednesday, March 25 | Louise Bourgeois | Wire Spider

Wednesday, April 1 | Jackson Pollock | Drip Paint Technique

Wednesday, April 8 | Jacob Lawrence | Migration Series Study 

Wednesday, April 15 | Alma Thomas | Colorful Abstract Painting

Wednesday, April 22 | Jasper Johns | American Flag Collage

This combined class is for adult students (ages 18+) with varying levels of experience in ceramics. 

Level 1 students who have little to no experience will learn the basic methods of working with clay including important terminology, tools, handbuilding techniques, surface decoration techniques, and have an introduction to throwing on the wheel.

Level 2 students will continue to build on techniques learned in Ceramics Level 1. Students will also have the opportunity to tackle lidded forms, pouring forms, combination forms (thrown + hand built), large bowls, and matching sets. Glazing will be covered in more detail and the firing process will be discussed in depth. (Class syllabus is subject to change depending on students' goals).

Students will have the opportunity for open studio time during Foundry open hours if needed. Students will typically complete around 8-10 pieces to fire and glaze. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able. 

Classes are 8 weeks, 2.5 hours per week | $275 + $25 Studio Fee | Limited to 12 students | Wednesdays, January 14 – March 4 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm

Ages 13+ | $150 + $20 Studio Fee | 4 weeks | Thursdays, January 15 – February 5 | 4:30 to 6 pm

Give the wheel a few spins (pun intended) and discover what makes working with clay so rad. In this four-week class, teens will explore the do’s and don’ts of pottery while experimenting with throwing, trimming, and glazing. It’s hands-on, messy, and all about learning by doing — no experience needed, just curiosity and a good sense of humor. This class is for ages 13+ with little to no experience in ceramics. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Thursdays Beginning January 22 | 5:00 to 6:00 pm | Ages 7-11| $12.50/week 

Back by popular demand, the Foundry Art Centre Art Club is an opportunity for kids to explore, invent, experiment and CREATE! Students will explore various art forms from painting to drawing to sculpture and more. This drop-in art club is for ages 7-11 and will meet on various Thursdays from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Sign up for each week that you want to attend. Sessions include all materials and tools. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Friday, January 23 | 11:30 to 1:30 pm | $50

Are you ready to throw down? After this workshop, you will be! Christine Tavares will guide you in the basics of how to throw on the potter's wheel by learning how to center, open, pull and make small cups and bowls. Students will typically complete 2 pieces to fire. You pick your colors, and Christine will glaze it for you. Pottery is usually ready for pick-up in 2 weeks but sometimes it takes a little longer. This class is for adult students (ages 18+) with little to no experience in ceramics. (This is a one-day class). If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Ages 8-12 | $150 + $20 Studio Fee | 4 weeks
Winter Session: Saturdays, January 10 – 31     11 am to 12:30 pm
Spring Session: Saturdays, March 7 – 28   11 am to 12:30 pm

In this 4 week class, artist Abigail Banholzer will introduce students to the FUNdamentals of creating art on the potter’s wheel. Students will learn the basic skills of creating work on the wheel including: centering, opening, pulling and shaping. Abigail will also introduce finishing techniques such as trimming, adding handles, and glazing. This class is for ages 8-12 with little to no experience in ceramics. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Abigail Banholzer is a recent graduate of Webster University, holding a BFA in Studio Arts with an emphasis in ceramics. She specializes in functional pottery with detailed surface design. Abigail currently operates out of Folsom Studio in St. Louis City where she assists artist Malaika Tolford (Place Value Pottery), leads workshops, and produces work under her label, Hindsight Studio. She looks forward to FUNdamentals of Pottery and the opportunity to teach the next generation of local artists!

Saturday, January 10 | 1-2:30 pm | Ages 16+ | $40
Saturday, January 24 | 1-2:30 pm | Ages 16+ | $40
Saturday, February 7 | 1-2:30 pm | Ages 16+ | $40

Join designer and illustrator Natashna Anderson (known creatively as natashNa A.) for this 90-minute beginning printmaking workshop where you’ll design, carve, and print a design of your own creation. Natashna will guide participants through the whole process, from drafting an image to transferring the image to paper with an ink pad. Learn a new skill (or brush up on an old one) and print something amazing! This class is for all skill levels and is available for teen and adult students 16+.  If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able. 

In addition to the Introduction to Printmaking workshop, Natashna will be teaching Printmaking II and Printmaking III.  Those who register for all three workshops will be given a 12” x 12” wooden block upon completion of Prinmaking III.  Students can carve their block using their new skills and have the block printed at our annual Block Party on June 13, 2026!

natashNa A., born Natashna Anderson is a Black-American designer and illustrator, currently based in Saint Louis. From Brooklyn to Chicago, she graduated at the height of Covid with a BFA from School of the Arts Institute of Chicago. Utilizing all her alma mater had to offer, she emerged with a large interdisciplinary background of printmaking, book arts, graphic design, illustration, and fine arts. Her work focuses on known and unknown narratives within blackness, typography and fairytales. Working as a designer and illustrator, her work spans both digital and traditional media. natashNa A. embraces the duality and loves the physicality of it. You can find her work on Target.com, painted on Chicago facades, and entertaining the masses within printed publications.

Ages 8-12 | Classes are offered week to week sessions at a cost of $12.50 per week
Wednesdays January 21 - April 22 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

The Foundry Art Centre is pleased to offer our newest Homeschool Art Series: 13 Artists Children Should Know. At the Foundry Art Centre, homeschoolers will have an opportunity to discover their hidden talents and allow their creativity to shine while acquiring fine art credit. As they become inspired by 13 masters, students will learn new techniques and experiment with a variety of media such as sculpture, painting, watercolor, charcoal, colored pencil, and more. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Wednesday, January 21 | Winslow Homer | Mixed Media and Origami

Wednesday, January 28 | Frederick Childe Hassam | Impressionism Field of Flowers

Wednesday, February 4 | John Singer Sargent | Plein Air Landscapes

Wednesday, February 11 | Edward Hopper | Lighthouse Study

Wednesday, February 18 | Georgia O’Keefe | Skull and Flower Study

Wednesday, February 25 | Alexander Calder | Circus Tent Study

Wednesday, March 4 | Mark Rothko | Color Field Study with Pastels

Wednesday, March 18 | Joseph Cornell | Divided Box Collage 

Wednesday, March 25 | Louise Bourgeois | Wire Spider

Wednesday, April 1 | Jackson Pollock | Drip Paint Technique

Wednesday, April 8 | Jacob Lawrence | Migration Series Study 

Wednesday, April 15 | Alma Thomas | Colorful Abstract Painting

Wednesday, April 22 | Jasper Johns | American Flag Collage

This combined class is for adult students (ages 18+) with varying levels of experience in ceramics. 

Level 1 students who have little to no experience will learn the basic methods of working with clay including important terminology, tools, handbuilding techniques, surface decoration techniques, and have an introduction to throwing on the wheel.

Level 2 students will continue to build on techniques learned in Ceramics Level 1. Students will also have the opportunity to tackle lidded forms, pouring forms, combination forms (thrown + hand built), large bowls, and matching sets. Glazing will be covered in more detail and the firing process will be discussed in depth. (Class syllabus is subject to change depending on students' goals).

Students will have the opportunity for open studio time during Foundry open hours if needed. Students will typically complete around 8-10 pieces to fire and glaze. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able. 

Classes are 8 weeks, 2.5 hours per week | $275 + $25 Studio Fee | Limited to 12 students | Wednesdays, January 14 – March 4 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm

Ages 13+ | $150 + $20 Studio Fee | 4 weeks | Thursdays, January 15 – February 5 | 4:30 to 6 pm

Give the wheel a few spins (pun intended) and discover what makes working with clay so rad. In this four-week class, teens will explore the do’s and don’ts of pottery while experimenting with throwing, trimming, and glazing. It’s hands-on, messy, and all about learning by doing — no experience needed, just curiosity and a good sense of humor. This class is for ages 13+ with little to no experience in ceramics. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Thursdays Beginning January 22 | 5:00 to 6:00 pm | Ages 7-11| $12.50/week 

Back by popular demand, the Foundry Art Centre Art Club is an opportunity for kids to explore, invent, experiment and CREATE! Students will explore various art forms from painting to drawing to sculpture and more. This drop-in art club is for ages 7-11 and will meet on various Thursdays from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Sign up for each week that you want to attend. Sessions include all materials and tools. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

The Foundry Art Centre is igniting the winter with our SECOND EVER Fire Arts Fest!

Known for its bold artistic endeavors, the Foundry is turning up the heat. We're stoked to introduce a winter wonderland of fire and creativity.

This indoor/outdoor extravaganza celebrates the raw power and beauty of fire as an artistic medium. From molten glass to fiery ceramics, scorching metal to molten wax, witness firsthand the transformative magic of heat.

As the sun dips below the horizon, the Fire Arts Fest will transform the Foundry into a realm of light, heat, and artistic expression. Immerse yourself in a world where fire takes center stage, illuminating the extraordinary talents of our featured artists.

Ages 8-12 | $150 + $20 Studio Fee | 4 weeks
Winter Session: Saturdays, January 10 – 31     11 am to 12:30 pm
Spring Session: Saturdays, March 7 – 28   11 am to 12:30 pm

In this 4 week class, artist Abigail Banholzer will introduce students to the FUNdamentals of creating art on the potter’s wheel. Students will learn the basic skills of creating work on the wheel including: centering, opening, pulling and shaping. Abigail will also introduce finishing techniques such as trimming, adding handles, and glazing. This class is for ages 8-12 with little to no experience in ceramics. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Abigail Banholzer is a recent graduate of Webster University, holding a BFA in Studio Arts with an emphasis in ceramics. She specializes in functional pottery with detailed surface design. Abigail currently operates out of Folsom Studio in St. Louis City where she assists artist Malaika Tolford (Place Value Pottery), leads workshops, and produces work under her label, Hindsight Studio. She looks forward to FUNdamentals of Pottery and the opportunity to teach the next generation of local artists!

Ages 8-12 | Classes are offered week to week sessions at a cost of $12.50 per week
Wednesdays January 21 - April 22 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

The Foundry Art Centre is pleased to offer our newest Homeschool Art Series: 13 Artists Children Should Know. At the Foundry Art Centre, homeschoolers will have an opportunity to discover their hidden talents and allow their creativity to shine while acquiring fine art credit. As they become inspired by 13 masters, students will learn new techniques and experiment with a variety of media such as sculpture, painting, watercolor, charcoal, colored pencil, and more. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Wednesday, January 21 | Winslow Homer | Mixed Media and Origami

Wednesday, January 28 | Frederick Childe Hassam | Impressionism Field of Flowers

Wednesday, February 4 | John Singer Sargent | Plein Air Landscapes

Wednesday, February 11 | Edward Hopper | Lighthouse Study

Wednesday, February 18 | Georgia O’Keefe | Skull and Flower Study

Wednesday, February 25 | Alexander Calder | Circus Tent Study

Wednesday, March 4 | Mark Rothko | Color Field Study with Pastels

Wednesday, March 18 | Joseph Cornell | Divided Box Collage 

Wednesday, March 25 | Louise Bourgeois | Wire Spider

Wednesday, April 1 | Jackson Pollock | Drip Paint Technique

Wednesday, April 8 | Jacob Lawrence | Migration Series Study 

Wednesday, April 15 | Alma Thomas | Colorful Abstract Painting

Wednesday, April 22 | Jasper Johns | American Flag Collage

This combined class is for adult students (ages 18+) with varying levels of experience in ceramics. 

Level 1 students who have little to no experience will learn the basic methods of working with clay including important terminology, tools, handbuilding techniques, surface decoration techniques, and have an introduction to throwing on the wheel.

Level 2 students will continue to build on techniques learned in Ceramics Level 1. Students will also have the opportunity to tackle lidded forms, pouring forms, combination forms (thrown + hand built), large bowls, and matching sets. Glazing will be covered in more detail and the firing process will be discussed in depth. (Class syllabus is subject to change depending on students' goals).

Students will have the opportunity for open studio time during Foundry open hours if needed. Students will typically complete around 8-10 pieces to fire and glaze. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able. 

Classes are 8 weeks, 2.5 hours per week | $275 + $25 Studio Fee | Limited to 12 students | Wednesdays, January 14 – March 4 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm

Monthly on Thursdays: November 6, December 4, January 8, February 5, March 5, April 2, May 7 | 10 am to 12 pm | FREE

Stitch n’ Bitch with us during the Foundry Art Centre’s FREE fiber crafts club! All fiber crafts are welcome from knitting, to embroidery, to crochet, and beyond. This is not a class-but of course all skill levels are welcome and crafters are welcome to help each other out. Stitch n’ Bitch is an inclusive environment and everyone is welcome. Vibe out with us as we craft, and… bitch. BYO snacks & supplies.

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Ages 13+ | $150 + $20 Studio Fee | 4 weeks | Thursdays, January 15 – February 5 | 4:30 to 6 pm

Give the wheel a few spins (pun intended) and discover what makes working with clay so rad. In this four-week class, teens will explore the do’s and don’ts of pottery while experimenting with throwing, trimming, and glazing. It’s hands-on, messy, and all about learning by doing — no experience needed, just curiosity and a good sense of humor. This class is for ages 13+ with little to no experience in ceramics. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Thursdays Beginning January 22 | 5:00 to 6:00 pm | Ages 7-11| $12.50/week 

Back by popular demand, the Foundry Art Centre Art Club is an opportunity for kids to explore, invent, experiment and CREATE! Students will explore various art forms from painting to drawing to sculpture and more. This drop-in art club is for ages 7-11 and will meet on various Thursdays from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Sign up for each week that you want to attend. Sessions include all materials and tools. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Love is in the air! Join the Foundry Art Centre for our 4th Annual Heart Mart, showcasing local and regional artists, makers, and culinary artists specializing in handmade gifts for the loves in our lives.

Monthly on First Fridays 5:30 – 7:30 pm | February 6, March 6, April 3, May 1 | $100 per couple 

Looking for a fun and creative night out? Join Christine Tavares at the Foundry Art Centre during First Fridays for Love @ First Throw… a playful clay experience in our community clay classroom.

Whether you're bringing a partner or a friend, you’ll have a chance to get your hands dirty, try the pottery wheel, and create something uniquely yours. No experience necessary, just bring your sense of adventure!  Students will typically complete 2 pieces to fire (one for each of you). You pick your colors, and Christine will glaze it for you. Pottery is usually ready for pick-up in 2 weeks but sometimes it takes a little longer. This class is for adult students (ages 18+) with little to no experience in ceramics. (This is a one-day class). When registering, only one name is needed to secure a spot for you + one). If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Saturday, January 10 | 1-2:30 pm | Ages 16+ | $40
Saturday, January 24 | 1-2:30 pm | Ages 16+ | $40
Saturday, February 7 | 1-2:30 pm | Ages 16+ | $40

Join designer and illustrator Natashna Anderson (known creatively as natashNa A.) for this 90-minute beginning printmaking workshop where you’ll design, carve, and print a design of your own creation. Natashna will guide participants through the whole process, from drafting an image to transferring the image to paper with an ink pad. Learn a new skill (or brush up on an old one) and print something amazing! This class is for all skill levels and is available for teen and adult students 16+.  If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able. 

In addition to the Introduction to Printmaking workshop, Natashna will be teaching Printmaking II and Printmaking III.  Those who register for all three workshops will be given a 12” x 12” wooden block upon completion of Prinmaking III.  Students can carve their block using their new skills and have the block printed at our annual Block Party on June 13, 2026!

natashNa A., born Natashna Anderson is a Black-American designer and illustrator, currently based in Saint Louis. From Brooklyn to Chicago, she graduated at the height of Covid with a BFA from School of the Arts Institute of Chicago. Utilizing all her alma mater had to offer, she emerged with a large interdisciplinary background of printmaking, book arts, graphic design, illustration, and fine arts. Her work focuses on known and unknown narratives within blackness, typography and fairytales. Working as a designer and illustrator, her work spans both digital and traditional media. natashNa A. embraces the duality and loves the physicality of it. You can find her work on Target.com, painted on Chicago facades, and entertaining the masses within printed publications.

Ages 8-12 | Classes are offered week to week sessions at a cost of $12.50 per week
Wednesdays January 21 - April 22 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

The Foundry Art Centre is pleased to offer our newest Homeschool Art Series: 13 Artists Children Should Know. At the Foundry Art Centre, homeschoolers will have an opportunity to discover their hidden talents and allow their creativity to shine while acquiring fine art credit. As they become inspired by 13 masters, students will learn new techniques and experiment with a variety of media such as sculpture, painting, watercolor, charcoal, colored pencil, and more. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Wednesday, January 21 | Winslow Homer | Mixed Media and Origami

Wednesday, January 28 | Frederick Childe Hassam | Impressionism Field of Flowers

Wednesday, February 4 | John Singer Sargent | Plein Air Landscapes

Wednesday, February 11 | Edward Hopper | Lighthouse Study

Wednesday, February 18 | Georgia O’Keefe | Skull and Flower Study

Wednesday, February 25 | Alexander Calder | Circus Tent Study

Wednesday, March 4 | Mark Rothko | Color Field Study with Pastels

Wednesday, March 18 | Joseph Cornell | Divided Box Collage 

Wednesday, March 25 | Louise Bourgeois | Wire Spider

Wednesday, April 1 | Jackson Pollock | Drip Paint Technique

Wednesday, April 8 | Jacob Lawrence | Migration Series Study 

Wednesday, April 15 | Alma Thomas | Colorful Abstract Painting

Wednesday, April 22 | Jasper Johns | American Flag Collage

This combined class is for adult students (ages 18+) with varying levels of experience in ceramics. 

Level 1 students who have little to no experience will learn the basic methods of working with clay including important terminology, tools, handbuilding techniques, surface decoration techniques, and have an introduction to throwing on the wheel.

Level 2 students will continue to build on techniques learned in Ceramics Level 1. Students will also have the opportunity to tackle lidded forms, pouring forms, combination forms (thrown + hand built), large bowls, and matching sets. Glazing will be covered in more detail and the firing process will be discussed in depth. (Class syllabus is subject to change depending on students' goals).

Students will have the opportunity for open studio time during Foundry open hours if needed. Students will typically complete around 8-10 pieces to fire and glaze. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able. 

Classes are 8 weeks, 2.5 hours per week | $275 + $25 Studio Fee | Limited to 12 students | Wednesdays, January 14 – March 4 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm

Monthly on Wednesdays: January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8 | 6 - 8 pm | $15 per session

The Foundry Art Centre is offering an opportunity to draw from a live model without instruction. The Foundry will provide a model for 2 hours during which participants can practice their figure drawing at their own pace, work on incorporating a figure into an existing piece, or however they’d like to use their time. Foundry staff members – who are also practicing artists – will facilitate the session. Each session will include a series of short poses (1 – 5 min) as well as some longer poses (10 – 20min). This class is for adult students (ages 21+). Space is limited and registration is required. It is recommend that participants bring tools and surfaces of their choice to the session. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Monthly on Thursdays at 11 am | January 8, February 12, March 12, April 9, May 7 | Ages 3+ | $50 per pair

Clay Together invites little hands and their grown-up sidekicks to spin, shape, and create together! Designed for children ages 3 & up and their parent or caregiver, this playful pottery wheel class offers a fun introduction to clay, creativity, and collaboration. No experience needed, just a sense of adventure and a willingness to get a little muddy! Pairs will complete 1 piece to fire. You pick your colors, and Christine Tavares will glaze it for you. Pottery is usually ready for pick-up in 2 weeks but sometimes it takes a little longer. (This is a one-day class). When registering, only one name is needed to secure a spot for you + one. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Thursdays Beginning January 22 | 5:00 to 6:00 pm | Ages 7-11| $12.50/week 

Back by popular demand, the Foundry Art Centre Art Club is an opportunity for kids to explore, invent, experiment and CREATE! Students will explore various art forms from painting to drawing to sculpture and more. This drop-in art club is for ages 7-11 and will meet on various Thursdays from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Sign up for each week that you want to attend. Sessions include all materials and tools. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Saturday, February 14 | 11 am to 12 pm | Ages 6-12 | $40

Life is sweeter when you’re playing with clay! Celebrate Valentine’s Day by making this adorable coil heart sculpture! Foundry Education Coordinator Christine Tavares will lead students step by step as they use handbuilding techniques to shape, build, and glaze their sweet sculpture. Students of all experience levels are invited to participate in this clay workshop. Students will create and then glaze their sculptures in one class and finished pieces will be ready to pick up 2-3 weeks later. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able. 

Saturday, February 14 | 2 - 4 pm | $50

Are you ready to throw down? After this workshop, you will be! Christine Tavares will guide you in the basics of how to throw on the potter's wheel by learning how to center, open, pull and make small cups and bowls. Students will typically complete 2 pieces to fire. You pick your colors, and Christine will glaze it for you. Pottery is usually ready for pick-up in 2 weeks but sometimes it takes a little longer. This class is for adult students (ages 18+) with little to no experience in ceramics. (This is a one-day class). If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Ages 8-12 | Classes are offered week to week sessions at a cost of $12.50 per week
Wednesdays January 21 - April 22 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

The Foundry Art Centre is pleased to offer our newest Homeschool Art Series: 13 Artists Children Should Know. At the Foundry Art Centre, homeschoolers will have an opportunity to discover their hidden talents and allow their creativity to shine while acquiring fine art credit. As they become inspired by 13 masters, students will learn new techniques and experiment with a variety of media such as sculpture, painting, watercolor, charcoal, colored pencil, and more. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Wednesday, January 21 | Winslow Homer | Mixed Media and Origami

Wednesday, January 28 | Frederick Childe Hassam | Impressionism Field of Flowers

Wednesday, February 4 | John Singer Sargent | Plein Air Landscapes

Wednesday, February 11 | Edward Hopper | Lighthouse Study

Wednesday, February 18 | Georgia O’Keefe | Skull and Flower Study

Wednesday, February 25 | Alexander Calder | Circus Tent Study

Wednesday, March 4 | Mark Rothko | Color Field Study with Pastels

Wednesday, March 18 | Joseph Cornell | Divided Box Collage 

Wednesday, March 25 | Louise Bourgeois | Wire Spider

Wednesday, April 1 | Jackson Pollock | Drip Paint Technique

Wednesday, April 8 | Jacob Lawrence | Migration Series Study 

Wednesday, April 15 | Alma Thomas | Colorful Abstract Painting

Wednesday, April 22 | Jasper Johns | American Flag Collage

This combined class is for adult students (ages 18+) with varying levels of experience in ceramics. 

Level 1 students who have little to no experience will learn the basic methods of working with clay including important terminology, tools, handbuilding techniques, surface decoration techniques, and have an introduction to throwing on the wheel.

Level 2 students will continue to build on techniques learned in Ceramics Level 1. Students will also have the opportunity to tackle lidded forms, pouring forms, combination forms (thrown + hand built), large bowls, and matching sets. Glazing will be covered in more detail and the firing process will be discussed in depth. (Class syllabus is subject to change depending on students' goals).

Students will have the opportunity for open studio time during Foundry open hours if needed. Students will typically complete around 8-10 pieces to fire and glaze. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able. 

Classes are 8 weeks, 2.5 hours per week | $275 + $25 Studio Fee | Limited to 12 students | Wednesdays, January 14 – March 4 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm

Thursdays Beginning January 22 | 5:00 to 6:00 pm | Ages 7-11| $12.50/week 

Back by popular demand, the Foundry Art Centre Art Club is an opportunity for kids to explore, invent, experiment and CREATE! Students will explore various art forms from painting to drawing to sculpture and more. This drop-in art club is for ages 7-11 and will meet on various Thursdays from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Sign up for each week that you want to attend. Sessions include all materials and tools. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Monthly on Third Thursdays: November 20, December 18, January 15, February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21 | 6:00 to 8:00 pm | FREE

Stitch ‘n Bitch with us during the Foundry’s new FREE fiber crafts club. All fiber crafts are welcome, from knitting, to embroidery, to crochet and beyond. Whether it’s your first time trying it, or you’re a pro. This is not a fibers class, but crafters are welcome to help each other out. Vibe with us as we craft, and… bitch. BYO snacks & supplies. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Saturday, February 21 and Saturday, February 28 | 11 am to 1 pm | $65 

In this 2-part intermediate course, artist Maddison O’Keefe will lead experienced students in creating closed form vessels that can be turned into jars. In the first session (February 21), students will create 2-3 closed forms by successfully throwing 1-3 pounds of clay. In the second session (February 28), students will learn trimming techniques to form a gallery for the jar, and then a knob for the lid. This workshop is designed for students 18+ who have a strong foundation in throwing on the potter’s wheel. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

**This is a 2 part workshop**

Ages 8-12 | Classes are offered week to week sessions at a cost of $12.50 per week
Wednesdays January 21 - April 22 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

The Foundry Art Centre is pleased to offer our newest Homeschool Art Series: 13 Artists Children Should Know. At the Foundry Art Centre, homeschoolers will have an opportunity to discover their hidden talents and allow their creativity to shine while acquiring fine art credit. As they become inspired by 13 masters, students will learn new techniques and experiment with a variety of media such as sculpture, painting, watercolor, charcoal, colored pencil, and more. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Wednesday, January 21 | Winslow Homer | Mixed Media and Origami

Wednesday, January 28 | Frederick Childe Hassam | Impressionism Field of Flowers

Wednesday, February 4 | John Singer Sargent | Plein Air Landscapes

Wednesday, February 11 | Edward Hopper | Lighthouse Study

Wednesday, February 18 | Georgia O’Keefe | Skull and Flower Study

Wednesday, February 25 | Alexander Calder | Circus Tent Study

Wednesday, March 4 | Mark Rothko | Color Field Study with Pastels

Wednesday, March 18 | Joseph Cornell | Divided Box Collage 

Wednesday, March 25 | Louise Bourgeois | Wire Spider

Wednesday, April 1 | Jackson Pollock | Drip Paint Technique

Wednesday, April 8 | Jacob Lawrence | Migration Series Study 

Wednesday, April 15 | Alma Thomas | Colorful Abstract Painting

Wednesday, April 22 | Jasper Johns | American Flag Collage

This combined class is for adult students (ages 18+) with varying levels of experience in ceramics. 

Level 1 students who have little to no experience will learn the basic methods of working with clay including important terminology, tools, handbuilding techniques, surface decoration techniques, and have an introduction to throwing on the wheel.

Level 2 students will continue to build on techniques learned in Ceramics Level 1. Students will also have the opportunity to tackle lidded forms, pouring forms, combination forms (thrown + hand built), large bowls, and matching sets. Glazing will be covered in more detail and the firing process will be discussed in depth. (Class syllabus is subject to change depending on students' goals).

Students will have the opportunity for open studio time during Foundry open hours if needed. Students will typically complete around 8-10 pieces to fire and glaze. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able. 

Classes are 8 weeks, 2.5 hours per week | $275 + $25 Studio Fee | Limited to 12 students | Wednesdays, January 14 – March 4 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm

Thursdays Beginning January 22 | 5:00 to 6:00 pm | Ages 7-11| $12.50/week 

Back by popular demand, the Foundry Art Centre Art Club is an opportunity for kids to explore, invent, experiment and CREATE! Students will explore various art forms from painting to drawing to sculpture and more. This drop-in art club is for ages 7-11 and will meet on various Thursdays from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Sign up for each week that you want to attend. Sessions include all materials and tools. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Friday, February 27 | 11:30 am to 1:30 pm | $60

Come play in the mud at the Foundry Art Centre as you create your own ceramic serving pieces! Education Coordinator Christine Tavares will guide you in the process of hand building with clay slabs and pinch work. You will form a serving tray from your slab and serving bowls using the pinch method. You pick your colors, and Christine will glaze it for you. Pottery is usually ready for pick-up in 2 weeks but sometimes it takes a little longer. This class is for adult students (ages 18+) with little to no experience in ceramics. (This is a one-day class). If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Saturday, February 21 and Saturday, February 28 | 11 am to 1 pm | $65 

In this 2-part intermediate course, artist Maddison O’Keefe will lead experienced students in creating closed form vessels that can be turned into jars. In the first session (February 21), students will create 2-3 closed forms by successfully throwing 1-3 pounds of clay. In the second session (February 28), students will learn trimming techniques to form a gallery for the jar, and then a knob for the lid. This workshop is designed for students 18+ who have a strong foundation in throwing on the potter’s wheel. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

**This is a 2 part workshop**

Ages 8-12 | Classes are offered week to week sessions at a cost of $12.50 per week
Wednesdays January 21 - April 22 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

The Foundry Art Centre is pleased to offer our newest Homeschool Art Series: 13 Artists Children Should Know. At the Foundry Art Centre, homeschoolers will have an opportunity to discover their hidden talents and allow their creativity to shine while acquiring fine art credit. As they become inspired by 13 masters, students will learn new techniques and experiment with a variety of media such as sculpture, painting, watercolor, charcoal, colored pencil, and more. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Wednesday, January 21 | Winslow Homer | Mixed Media and Origami

Wednesday, January 28 | Frederick Childe Hassam | Impressionism Field of Flowers

Wednesday, February 4 | John Singer Sargent | Plein Air Landscapes

Wednesday, February 11 | Edward Hopper | Lighthouse Study

Wednesday, February 18 | Georgia O’Keefe | Skull and Flower Study

Wednesday, February 25 | Alexander Calder | Circus Tent Study

Wednesday, March 4 | Mark Rothko | Color Field Study with Pastels

Wednesday, March 18 | Joseph Cornell | Divided Box Collage 

Wednesday, March 25 | Louise Bourgeois | Wire Spider

Wednesday, April 1 | Jackson Pollock | Drip Paint Technique

Wednesday, April 8 | Jacob Lawrence | Migration Series Study 

Wednesday, April 15 | Alma Thomas | Colorful Abstract Painting

Wednesday, April 22 | Jasper Johns | American Flag Collage

This combined class is for adult students (ages 18+) with varying levels of experience in ceramics. 

Level 1 students who have little to no experience will learn the basic methods of working with clay including important terminology, tools, handbuilding techniques, surface decoration techniques, and have an introduction to throwing on the wheel.

Level 2 students will continue to build on techniques learned in Ceramics Level 1. Students will also have the opportunity to tackle lidded forms, pouring forms, combination forms (thrown + hand built), large bowls, and matching sets. Glazing will be covered in more detail and the firing process will be discussed in depth. (Class syllabus is subject to change depending on students' goals).

Students will have the opportunity for open studio time during Foundry open hours if needed. Students will typically complete around 8-10 pieces to fire and glaze. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able. 

Classes are 8 weeks, 2.5 hours per week | $275 + $25 Studio Fee | Limited to 12 students | Wednesdays, January 14 – March 4 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm

Monthly on Thursdays: November 6, December 4, January 8, February 5, March 5, April 2, May 7 | 10 am to 12 pm | FREE

Stitch n’ Bitch with us during the Foundry Art Centre’s FREE fiber crafts club! All fiber crafts are welcome from knitting, to embroidery, to crochet, and beyond. This is not a class-but of course all skill levels are welcome and crafters are welcome to help each other out. Stitch n’ Bitch is an inclusive environment and everyone is welcome. Vibe out with us as we craft, and… bitch. BYO snacks & supplies.

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Thursdays Beginning January 22 | 5:00 to 6:00 pm | Ages 7-11| $12.50/week 

Back by popular demand, the Foundry Art Centre Art Club is an opportunity for kids to explore, invent, experiment and CREATE! Students will explore various art forms from painting to drawing to sculpture and more. This drop-in art club is for ages 7-11 and will meet on various Thursdays from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Sign up for each week that you want to attend. Sessions include all materials and tools. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

On the first Friday of each month, families and visitors of all ages are invited to join the Foundry and celebrate the arts. The FAC will be open for extended hours through 8pm for visitors to spend time in the galleries, meet resident studio artists, engage with the community, and enjoy a wide array of art programming, entertainment, and special events.

An all-media juried exhibition by high school students from across the St. Charles - St. Louis region.

Awards Ceremony: 6:30pm

Monthly on First Fridays 5:30 – 7:30 pm | February 6, March 6, April 3, May 1 | $100 per couple 

Looking for a fun and creative night out? Join Christine Tavares at the Foundry Art Centre during First Fridays for Love @ First Throw… a playful clay experience in our community clay classroom.

Whether you're bringing a partner or a friend, you’ll have a chance to get your hands dirty, try the pottery wheel, and create something uniquely yours. No experience necessary, just bring your sense of adventure!  Students will typically complete 2 pieces to fire (one for each of you). You pick your colors, and Christine will glaze it for you. Pottery is usually ready for pick-up in 2 weeks but sometimes it takes a little longer. This class is for adult students (ages 18+) with little to no experience in ceramics. (This is a one-day class). When registering, only one name is needed to secure a spot for you + one). If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Ages 8-12 | $150 + $20 Studio Fee | 4 weeks
Winter Session: Saturdays, January 10 – 31     11 am to 12:30 pm
Spring Session: Saturdays, March 7 – 28   11 am to 12:30 pm

In this 4 week class, artist Abigail Banholzer will introduce students to the FUNdamentals of creating art on the potter’s wheel. Students will learn the basic skills of creating work on the wheel including: centering, opening, pulling and shaping. Abigail will also introduce finishing techniques such as trimming, adding handles, and glazing. This class is for ages 8-12 with little to no experience in ceramics. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Abigail Banholzer is a recent graduate of Webster University, holding a BFA in Studio Arts with an emphasis in ceramics. She specializes in functional pottery with detailed surface design. Abigail currently operates out of Folsom Studio in St. Louis City where she assists artist Malaika Tolford (Place Value Pottery), leads workshops, and produces work under her label, Hindsight Studio. She looks forward to FUNdamentals of Pottery and the opportunity to teach the next generation of local artists!

Saturday, March 7 | 1 to 2:30 pm | Ages 16+ | $40

Zines are small, self-published booklets that let artists express themselves through art, writing, comics, poetry, or whatever inspires! Whether it is storytelling, activism, journaling, or doodling, zines are a fun and personal way to communicate ideas and artistic voices. Natashna Anderson will lead artists in creating three types of zines using different paper folding techniques, collage and printmaking. This class is for all skill levels 16+. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

natashNa A., born Natashna Anderson is a Black-American designer and illustrator, currently based in Saint Louis. From Brooklyn to Chicago, she graduated at the height of Covid with a BFA from School of the Arts Institute of Chicago. Utilizing all her alma mater had to offer, she emerged with a large interdisciplinary background of printmaking, book arts, graphic design, illustration, and fine arts.  Her work focuses on known and unknown narratives within blackness, typography and fairytales. Working as a designer and illustrator, her work spans both digital and traditional media. natashNa A. embraces the duality and loves the physicality of it. You can find her work on Target.com, painted on Chicago facades and entertaining the masses within printed publications.

Monthly on Wednesdays: January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8 | 6 - 8 pm | $15 per session

The Foundry Art Centre is offering an opportunity to draw from a live model without instruction. The Foundry will provide a model for 2 hours during which participants can practice their figure drawing at their own pace, work on incorporating a figure into an existing piece, or however they’d like to use their time. Foundry staff members – who are also practicing artists – will facilitate the session. Each session will include a series of short poses (1 – 5 min) as well as some longer poses (10 – 20min). This class is for adult students (ages 21+). Space is limited and registration is required. It is recommend that participants bring tools and surfaces of their choice to the session. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Monthly on Thursdays at 11 am | January 8, February 12, March 12, April 9, May 7 | Ages 3+ | $50 per pair

Clay Together invites little hands and their grown-up sidekicks to spin, shape, and create together! Designed for children ages 3 & up and their parent or caregiver, this playful pottery wheel class offers a fun introduction to clay, creativity, and collaboration. No experience needed, just a sense of adventure and a willingness to get a little muddy! Pairs will complete 1 piece to fire. You pick your colors, and Christine Tavares will glaze it for you. Pottery is usually ready for pick-up in 2 weeks but sometimes it takes a little longer. (This is a one-day class). When registering, only one name is needed to secure a spot for you + one. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Ages 8-12 | $150 + $20 Studio Fee | 4 weeks
Winter Session: Saturdays, January 10 – 31     11 am to 12:30 pm
Spring Session: Saturdays, March 7 – 28   11 am to 12:30 pm

In this 4 week class, artist Abigail Banholzer will introduce students to the FUNdamentals of creating art on the potter’s wheel. Students will learn the basic skills of creating work on the wheel including: centering, opening, pulling and shaping. Abigail will also introduce finishing techniques such as trimming, adding handles, and glazing. This class is for ages 8-12 with little to no experience in ceramics. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Abigail Banholzer is a recent graduate of Webster University, holding a BFA in Studio Arts with an emphasis in ceramics. She specializes in functional pottery with detailed surface design. Abigail currently operates out of Folsom Studio in St. Louis City where she assists artist Malaika Tolford (Place Value Pottery), leads workshops, and produces work under her label, Hindsight Studio. She looks forward to FUNdamentals of Pottery and the opportunity to teach the next generation of local artists!

Ages 8-12 | Classes are offered week to week sessions at a cost of $12.50 per week
Wednesdays January 21 - April 22 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

The Foundry Art Centre is pleased to offer our newest Homeschool Art Series: 13 Artists Children Should Know. At the Foundry Art Centre, homeschoolers will have an opportunity to discover their hidden talents and allow their creativity to shine while acquiring fine art credit. As they become inspired by 13 masters, students will learn new techniques and experiment with a variety of media such as sculpture, painting, watercolor, charcoal, colored pencil, and more. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Wednesday, January 21 | Winslow Homer | Mixed Media and Origami

Wednesday, January 28 | Frederick Childe Hassam | Impressionism Field of Flowers

Wednesday, February 4 | John Singer Sargent | Plein Air Landscapes

Wednesday, February 11 | Edward Hopper | Lighthouse Study

Wednesday, February 18 | Georgia O’Keefe | Skull and Flower Study

Wednesday, February 25 | Alexander Calder | Circus Tent Study

Wednesday, March 4 | Mark Rothko | Color Field Study with Pastels

Wednesday, March 18 | Joseph Cornell | Divided Box Collage 

Wednesday, March 25 | Louise Bourgeois | Wire Spider

Wednesday, April 1 | Jackson Pollock | Drip Paint Technique

Wednesday, April 8 | Jacob Lawrence | Migration Series Study 

Wednesday, April 15 | Alma Thomas | Colorful Abstract Painting

Wednesday, April 22 | Jasper Johns | American Flag Collage

Thursdays Beginning January 22 | 5:00 to 6:00 pm | Ages 7-11| $12.50/week 

Back by popular demand, the Foundry Art Centre Art Club is an opportunity for kids to explore, invent, experiment and CREATE! Students will explore various art forms from painting to drawing to sculpture and more. This drop-in art club is for ages 7-11 and will meet on various Thursdays from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Sign up for each week that you want to attend. Sessions include all materials and tools. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Monthly on Third Thursdays: November 20, December 18, January 15, February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21 | 6:00 to 8:00 pm | FREE

Stitch ‘n Bitch with us during the Foundry’s new FREE fiber crafts club. All fiber crafts are welcome, from knitting, to embroidery, to crochet and beyond. Whether it’s your first time trying it, or you’re a pro. This is not a fibers class, but crafters are welcome to help each other out. Vibe with us as we craft, and… bitch. BYO snacks & supplies. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Ages 8-12 | $150 + $20 Studio Fee | 4 weeks
Winter Session: Saturdays, January 10 – 31     11 am to 12:30 pm
Spring Session: Saturdays, March 7 – 28   11 am to 12:30 pm

In this 4 week class, artist Abigail Banholzer will introduce students to the FUNdamentals of creating art on the potter’s wheel. Students will learn the basic skills of creating work on the wheel including: centering, opening, pulling and shaping. Abigail will also introduce finishing techniques such as trimming, adding handles, and glazing. This class is for ages 8-12 with little to no experience in ceramics. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Abigail Banholzer is a recent graduate of Webster University, holding a BFA in Studio Arts with an emphasis in ceramics. She specializes in functional pottery with detailed surface design. Abigail currently operates out of Folsom Studio in St. Louis City where she assists artist Malaika Tolford (Place Value Pottery), leads workshops, and produces work under her label, Hindsight Studio. She looks forward to FUNdamentals of Pottery and the opportunity to teach the next generation of local artists!

Saturday, March 21 | 11:00 am to 12:30 pm | Ages 7-12** | $40

In this fun, hands-on class,Education Coordinator Christine Tavares will lead young artists in designing and building their very own functional piggy bank (although the bank does not need to be a pig!). Students will use handbuilding techniques such as pinch and slab to create their pottery penny pal. Students will shape, decorate, and glaze their creation all in one class, and finished pieces will be ready to pick up 2-3 weeks later. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able. **This class has a skill level of intermediate.  If your child is under 10, it is suggested that they have adult accompaniment.

Saturday, March 21 from 2 to 3:30 pm and Wednesday, April 8 | 6 to 8 pm** | $100

Join Education Coordinator Christine Tavares in this creative two-part workshop as she first leads you in creating your own ceramic vase using handbuilding methods. Artists of all skill levels will design, shape, and add texture to their functional vase. You pick the color, and Christine will glaze your vase for you. This is designed to complement a second workshop on April 8 at 6 pm where florist Christine Lautrentius of Blushing Blooms Designs will take you through the steps in creating a beautiful spring floral arrangement for your amazing vase! This class is for adult students (ages 18+) with little to no experience in ceramics or floral design. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.**This is a 2 part workshop**

Ages 8-12 | Classes are offered week to week sessions at a cost of $12.50 per week
Wednesdays January 21 - April 22 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

The Foundry Art Centre is pleased to offer our newest Homeschool Art Series: 13 Artists Children Should Know. At the Foundry Art Centre, homeschoolers will have an opportunity to discover their hidden talents and allow their creativity to shine while acquiring fine art credit. As they become inspired by 13 masters, students will learn new techniques and experiment with a variety of media such as sculpture, painting, watercolor, charcoal, colored pencil, and more. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Wednesday, January 21 | Winslow Homer | Mixed Media and Origami

Wednesday, January 28 | Frederick Childe Hassam | Impressionism Field of Flowers

Wednesday, February 4 | John Singer Sargent | Plein Air Landscapes

Wednesday, February 11 | Edward Hopper | Lighthouse Study

Wednesday, February 18 | Georgia O’Keefe | Skull and Flower Study

Wednesday, February 25 | Alexander Calder | Circus Tent Study

Wednesday, March 4 | Mark Rothko | Color Field Study with Pastels

Wednesday, March 18 | Joseph Cornell | Divided Box Collage 

Wednesday, March 25 | Louise Bourgeois | Wire Spider

Wednesday, April 1 | Jackson Pollock | Drip Paint Technique

Wednesday, April 8 | Jacob Lawrence | Migration Series Study 

Wednesday, April 15 | Alma Thomas | Colorful Abstract Painting

Wednesday, April 22 | Jasper Johns | American Flag Collage

Wednesdays: September 24, October 22, November 19, March 25, April 22, May 27
6 - 7 pm | $15 per session

Hip Hop dance class is coming to the Foundry Art Centre!  Bring a friend and learn the art of Hip Hop Dance with Tyrus Watson!  With over 15 years of experience, Tyrus is a versatile dancer, choreographer, and instructor. His career has included choreographing for artists like Chingy, competing on major platforms like So You Think You Can Dance, and performing in live shows. As an instructor, he's dedicated to sharing his passion and expertise with the next generation of dancers.  This class is for all skill levels and is available for adult students 18+. 
If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry.

Thursdays Beginning January 22 | 5:00 to 6:00 pm | Ages 7-11| $12.50/week 

Back by popular demand, the Foundry Art Centre Art Club is an opportunity for kids to explore, invent, experiment and CREATE! Students will explore various art forms from painting to drawing to sculpture and more. This drop-in art club is for ages 7-11 and will meet on various Thursdays from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Sign up for each week that you want to attend. Sessions include all materials and tools. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Ages 8-12 | $150 + $20 Studio Fee | 4 weeks
Winter Session: Saturdays, January 10 – 31     11 am to 12:30 pm
Spring Session: Saturdays, March 7 – 28   11 am to 12:30 pm

In this 4 week class, artist Abigail Banholzer will introduce students to the FUNdamentals of creating art on the potter’s wheel. Students will learn the basic skills of creating work on the wheel including: centering, opening, pulling and shaping. Abigail will also introduce finishing techniques such as trimming, adding handles, and glazing. This class is for ages 8-12 with little to no experience in ceramics. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Abigail Banholzer is a recent graduate of Webster University, holding a BFA in Studio Arts with an emphasis in ceramics. She specializes in functional pottery with detailed surface design. Abigail currently operates out of Folsom Studio in St. Louis City where she assists artist Malaika Tolford (Place Value Pottery), leads workshops, and produces work under her label, Hindsight Studio. She looks forward to FUNdamentals of Pottery and the opportunity to teach the next generation of local artists!

Saturday, March 28 | 1-4 pm | $65

Take handmade paper from fiber to the 3-dimensional! During this workshop, artist Shannon Brock will lead participants in forming a small sculptural bowl or rock using the paper from recycled linen fabric pulp. Using an overlapping technique, students will apply torn pieces of newly formed paper to an armature. Directions will be given for separating the form from the armature later, once the drying stage is complete. Basic pulp preparation, sheet forming, and armature building will be reviewed. Sign-up with a friend or come make some new friends. Either way, you'll have fun creating a beautiful paper sculpture! This class is open to all skill levels (ages 18+).  If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Shannon Brock is a hand papermaker, an artist, and Founder of Gaptoothed Studio. In her work, Shannon tells stories from her childhood growing up in rural Missouri and explores the dynamics of family. She has traveled nationally and internationally teaching hand papermaking techniques and establishing paper studios, as well as exhibiting her paper works. Brock received her BFA in Fiber from the Kansas City Art Institute in 1995. She has served on several boards including Hand Papermaking Magazine and North American Hand Papermakers (formerly Friends of Dard Hunter). Shannon is a current member of The Pulparazzi, a group of exhibiting hand papermakers focusing on pulp painting. Her work can be found in many personal collections and museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC and Yale University Art Gallery in CT.

Ages 8-12 | Classes are offered week to week sessions at a cost of $12.50 per week
Wednesdays January 21 - April 22 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

The Foundry Art Centre is pleased to offer our newest Homeschool Art Series: 13 Artists Children Should Know. At the Foundry Art Centre, homeschoolers will have an opportunity to discover their hidden talents and allow their creativity to shine while acquiring fine art credit. As they become inspired by 13 masters, students will learn new techniques and experiment with a variety of media such as sculpture, painting, watercolor, charcoal, colored pencil, and more. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Wednesday, January 21 | Winslow Homer | Mixed Media and Origami

Wednesday, January 28 | Frederick Childe Hassam | Impressionism Field of Flowers

Wednesday, February 4 | John Singer Sargent | Plein Air Landscapes

Wednesday, February 11 | Edward Hopper | Lighthouse Study

Wednesday, February 18 | Georgia O’Keefe | Skull and Flower Study

Wednesday, February 25 | Alexander Calder | Circus Tent Study

Wednesday, March 4 | Mark Rothko | Color Field Study with Pastels

Wednesday, March 18 | Joseph Cornell | Divided Box Collage 

Wednesday, March 25 | Louise Bourgeois | Wire Spider

Wednesday, April 1 | Jackson Pollock | Drip Paint Technique

Wednesday, April 8 | Jacob Lawrence | Migration Series Study 

Wednesday, April 15 | Alma Thomas | Colorful Abstract Painting

Wednesday, April 22 | Jasper Johns | American Flag Collage

Monthly on Thursdays: November 6, December 4, January 8, February 5, March 5, April 2, May 7 | 10 am to 12 pm | FREE

Stitch n’ Bitch with us during the Foundry Art Centre’s FREE fiber crafts club! All fiber crafts are welcome from knitting, to embroidery, to crochet, and beyond. This is not a class-but of course all skill levels are welcome and crafters are welcome to help each other out. Stitch n’ Bitch is an inclusive environment and everyone is welcome. Vibe out with us as we craft, and… bitch. BYO snacks & supplies.

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Thursdays Beginning January 22 | 5:00 to 6:00 pm | Ages 7-11| $12.50/week 

Back by popular demand, the Foundry Art Centre Art Club is an opportunity for kids to explore, invent, experiment and CREATE! Students will explore various art forms from painting to drawing to sculpture and more. This drop-in art club is for ages 7-11 and will meet on various Thursdays from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Sign up for each week that you want to attend. Sessions include all materials and tools. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

On the first Friday of each month, families and visitors of all ages are invited to join the Foundry and celebrate the arts. The FAC will be open for extended hours through 8pm for visitors to spend time in the galleries, meet resident studio artists, engage with the community, and enjoy a wide array of art programming, entertainment, and special events.

Monthly on First Fridays 5:30 – 7:30 pm | February 6, March 6, April 3, May 1 | $100 per couple 

Looking for a fun and creative night out? Join Christine Tavares at the Foundry Art Centre during First Fridays for Love @ First Throw… a playful clay experience in our community clay classroom.

Whether you're bringing a partner or a friend, you’ll have a chance to get your hands dirty, try the pottery wheel, and create something uniquely yours. No experience necessary, just bring your sense of adventure!  Students will typically complete 2 pieces to fire (one for each of you). You pick your colors, and Christine will glaze it for you. Pottery is usually ready for pick-up in 2 weeks but sometimes it takes a little longer. This class is for adult students (ages 18+) with little to no experience in ceramics. (This is a one-day class). When registering, only one name is needed to secure a spot for you + one). If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Ages 8-12 | Classes are offered week to week sessions at a cost of $12.50 per week
Wednesdays January 21 - April 22 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

The Foundry Art Centre is pleased to offer our newest Homeschool Art Series: 13 Artists Children Should Know. At the Foundry Art Centre, homeschoolers will have an opportunity to discover their hidden talents and allow their creativity to shine while acquiring fine art credit. As they become inspired by 13 masters, students will learn new techniques and experiment with a variety of media such as sculpture, painting, watercolor, charcoal, colored pencil, and more. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Wednesday, January 21 | Winslow Homer | Mixed Media and Origami

Wednesday, January 28 | Frederick Childe Hassam | Impressionism Field of Flowers

Wednesday, February 4 | John Singer Sargent | Plein Air Landscapes

Wednesday, February 11 | Edward Hopper | Lighthouse Study

Wednesday, February 18 | Georgia O’Keefe | Skull and Flower Study

Wednesday, February 25 | Alexander Calder | Circus Tent Study

Wednesday, March 4 | Mark Rothko | Color Field Study with Pastels

Wednesday, March 18 | Joseph Cornell | Divided Box Collage 

Wednesday, March 25 | Louise Bourgeois | Wire Spider

Wednesday, April 1 | Jackson Pollock | Drip Paint Technique

Wednesday, April 8 | Jacob Lawrence | Migration Series Study 

Wednesday, April 15 | Alma Thomas | Colorful Abstract Painting

Wednesday, April 22 | Jasper Johns | American Flag Collage

Saturday, March 21 from 2 to 3:30 pm and Wednesday, April 8 | 6 to 8 pm** | $100

Join Education Coordinator Christine Tavares in this creative two-part workshop as she first leads you in creating your own ceramic vase using handbuilding methods. Artists of all skill levels will design, shape, and add texture to their functional vase. You pick the color, and Christine will glaze your vase for you. This is designed to complement a second workshop on April 8 at 6 pm where florist Christine Lautrentius of Blushing Blooms Designs will take you through the steps in creating a beautiful spring floral arrangement for your amazing vase! This class is for adult students (ages 18+) with little to no experience in ceramics or floral design. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.**This is a 2 part workshop**

Monthly on Wednesdays: January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8 | 6 - 8 pm | $15 per session

The Foundry Art Centre is offering an opportunity to draw from a live model without instruction. The Foundry will provide a model for 2 hours during which participants can practice their figure drawing at their own pace, work on incorporating a figure into an existing piece, or however they’d like to use their time. Foundry staff members – who are also practicing artists – will facilitate the session. Each session will include a series of short poses (1 – 5 min) as well as some longer poses (10 – 20min). This class is for adult students (ages 21+). Space is limited and registration is required. It is recommend that participants bring tools and surfaces of their choice to the session. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Monthly on Thursdays at 11 am | January 8, February 12, March 12, April 9, May 7 | Ages 3+ | $50 per pair

Clay Together invites little hands and their grown-up sidekicks to spin, shape, and create together! Designed for children ages 3 & up and their parent or caregiver, this playful pottery wheel class offers a fun introduction to clay, creativity, and collaboration. No experience needed, just a sense of adventure and a willingness to get a little muddy! Pairs will complete 1 piece to fire. You pick your colors, and Christine Tavares will glaze it for you. Pottery is usually ready for pick-up in 2 weeks but sometimes it takes a little longer. (This is a one-day class). When registering, only one name is needed to secure a spot for you + one. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Thursdays Beginning January 22 | 5:00 to 6:00 pm | Ages 7-11| $12.50/week 

Back by popular demand, the Foundry Art Centre Art Club is an opportunity for kids to explore, invent, experiment and CREATE! Students will explore various art forms from painting to drawing to sculpture and more. This drop-in art club is for ages 7-11 and will meet on various Thursdays from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Sign up for each week that you want to attend. Sessions include all materials and tools. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Ages 8-12 | Classes are offered week to week sessions at a cost of $12.50 per week
Wednesdays January 21 - April 22 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

The Foundry Art Centre is pleased to offer our newest Homeschool Art Series: 13 Artists Children Should Know. At the Foundry Art Centre, homeschoolers will have an opportunity to discover their hidden talents and allow their creativity to shine while acquiring fine art credit. As they become inspired by 13 masters, students will learn new techniques and experiment with a variety of media such as sculpture, painting, watercolor, charcoal, colored pencil, and more. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Wednesday, January 21 | Winslow Homer | Mixed Media and Origami

Wednesday, January 28 | Frederick Childe Hassam | Impressionism Field of Flowers

Wednesday, February 4 | John Singer Sargent | Plein Air Landscapes

Wednesday, February 11 | Edward Hopper | Lighthouse Study

Wednesday, February 18 | Georgia O’Keefe | Skull and Flower Study

Wednesday, February 25 | Alexander Calder | Circus Tent Study

Wednesday, March 4 | Mark Rothko | Color Field Study with Pastels

Wednesday, March 18 | Joseph Cornell | Divided Box Collage 

Wednesday, March 25 | Louise Bourgeois | Wire Spider

Wednesday, April 1 | Jackson Pollock | Drip Paint Technique

Wednesday, April 8 | Jacob Lawrence | Migration Series Study 

Wednesday, April 15 | Alma Thomas | Colorful Abstract Painting

Wednesday, April 22 | Jasper Johns | American Flag Collage

Thursdays Beginning January 22 | 5:00 to 6:00 pm | Ages 7-11| $12.50/week 

Back by popular demand, the Foundry Art Centre Art Club is an opportunity for kids to explore, invent, experiment and CREATE! Students will explore various art forms from painting to drawing to sculpture and more. This drop-in art club is for ages 7-11 and will meet on various Thursdays from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Sign up for each week that you want to attend. Sessions include all materials and tools. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Monthly on Third Thursdays: November 20, December 18, January 15, February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21 | 6:00 to 8:00 pm | FREE

Stitch ‘n Bitch with us during the Foundry’s new FREE fiber crafts club. All fiber crafts are welcome, from knitting, to embroidery, to crochet and beyond. Whether it’s your first time trying it, or you’re a pro. This is not a fibers class, but crafters are welcome to help each other out. Vibe with us as we craft, and… bitch. BYO snacks & supplies. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Ages 8-12 | Classes are offered week to week sessions at a cost of $12.50 per week
Wednesdays January 21 - April 22 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

The Foundry Art Centre is pleased to offer our newest Homeschool Art Series: 13 Artists Children Should Know. At the Foundry Art Centre, homeschoolers will have an opportunity to discover their hidden talents and allow their creativity to shine while acquiring fine art credit. As they become inspired by 13 masters, students will learn new techniques and experiment with a variety of media such as sculpture, painting, watercolor, charcoal, colored pencil, and more. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Wednesday, January 21 | Winslow Homer | Mixed Media and Origami

Wednesday, January 28 | Frederick Childe Hassam | Impressionism Field of Flowers

Wednesday, February 4 | John Singer Sargent | Plein Air Landscapes

Wednesday, February 11 | Edward Hopper | Lighthouse Study

Wednesday, February 18 | Georgia O’Keefe | Skull and Flower Study

Wednesday, February 25 | Alexander Calder | Circus Tent Study

Wednesday, March 4 | Mark Rothko | Color Field Study with Pastels

Wednesday, March 18 | Joseph Cornell | Divided Box Collage 

Wednesday, March 25 | Louise Bourgeois | Wire Spider

Wednesday, April 1 | Jackson Pollock | Drip Paint Technique

Wednesday, April 8 | Jacob Lawrence | Migration Series Study 

Wednesday, April 15 | Alma Thomas | Colorful Abstract Painting

Wednesday, April 22 | Jasper Johns | American Flag Collage

Wednesday, April 22 | 5:30 to 8 pm | $60

Celebrate Earth Day and learn the art of botanical bas-relief casting with botanical artist Ramona Kristmann! Bas-relief casting is a simple and rewarding way to capture the ephemeral beauty of nature in a lasting art form. No artistic experience is necessary! You’ll leave this workshop with a botanical casting and ideas how to dry-cure and finish your piece at home. Sign-up with a friend or come make some new friends. Either way, you'll have fun creating beautiful botanical impressions. This class is for adult students 18+. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Wednesdays: September 24, October 22, November 19, March 25, April 22, May 27
6 - 7 pm | $15 per session

Hip Hop dance class is coming to the Foundry Art Centre!  Bring a friend and learn the art of Hip Hop Dance with Tyrus Watson!  With over 15 years of experience, Tyrus is a versatile dancer, choreographer, and instructor. His career has included choreographing for artists like Chingy, competing on major platforms like So You Think You Can Dance, and performing in live shows. As an instructor, he's dedicated to sharing his passion and expertise with the next generation of dancers.  This class is for all skill levels and is available for adult students 18+. 
If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry.

Thursdays Beginning January 22 | 5:00 to 6:00 pm | Ages 7-11| $12.50/week 

Back by popular demand, the Foundry Art Centre Art Club is an opportunity for kids to explore, invent, experiment and CREATE! Students will explore various art forms from painting to drawing to sculpture and more. This drop-in art club is for ages 7-11 and will meet on various Thursdays from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Sign up for each week that you want to attend. Sessions include all materials and tools. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Friday, April 24 | 11:30 am to 1:30 pm | $50 

Come play in the mud at the Foundry Art Centre as you create your own ceramic serving piece! Whether it be a wine chiller, a charcuterie or cutting board, or large tray, Foundry Education Coordinator Christine Tavares will make you the star of any social occasion. You’ll roll up your sleeves and get dirty with clay as you learn the process of hand building with clay slabs. You pick the color, and Christine will glaze your vase for you. Your fired and finished serving piece will be ready for pick-up two to three weeks after the workshop. This class is for adult students (ages 18+) of all skill levels. All supplies provided. Dress to be messy! If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

On the first Friday of each month, families and visitors of all ages are invited to join the Foundry and celebrate the arts. The FAC will be open for extended hours through 8pm for visitors to spend time in the galleries, meet resident studio artists, engage with the community, and enjoy a wide array of art programming, entertainment, and special events.

Monthly on First Fridays 5:30 – 7:30 pm | February 6, March 6, April 3, May 1 | $100 per couple 

Looking for a fun and creative night out? Join Christine Tavares at the Foundry Art Centre during First Fridays for Love @ First Throw… a playful clay experience in our community clay classroom.

Whether you're bringing a partner or a friend, you’ll have a chance to get your hands dirty, try the pottery wheel, and create something uniquely yours. No experience necessary, just bring your sense of adventure!  Students will typically complete 2 pieces to fire (one for each of you). You pick your colors, and Christine will glaze it for you. Pottery is usually ready for pick-up in 2 weeks but sometimes it takes a little longer. This class is for adult students (ages 18+) with little to no experience in ceramics. (This is a one-day class). When registering, only one name is needed to secure a spot for you + one). If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Saturday, May 2 | 2 to 4 pm | $55

Ready to turn your inner 8-year-old’s favorite craft into your most iconic accessory? Join us for this quirky, colorful, and creatively charged jewelry-making class where Shrinky Dinks get a glow-up for grown-ups. In this ultra-fun, hands-on workshop, artist Christy Brinkman will help you design, draw, and shrink your own custom artwork to create one-of-a-kind earrings from recyclable plastics. Think statement pieces, retro flair, and wearable art that screams "I made this and yes, I AM amazing." Come get crafty, make some shiny new friends, and leave with jewelry that’s 100% you. This class is for adult students 18+.  All supplies will be provided. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Instructor Christy Brinkman-Robertson is a jewelry maker that's passionate about reusing and repurposing items, specializing in transforming everyday materials into one-of-a-kind earrings and necklaces. She has been making jewelry since 2012 and has put her studio art degree to use in this work, starting Lovely Upcycled Things, a line of jewelry. You can view this work at lovelyupcycledthings.com, on Instagram @lovelyupcycledthings, and some work is currently being sold in the Foundry Art Centre gift shop. She is based out of Terre Haute, Indiana, where she also works as the art curator for Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's art collection. She loves to be surrounded by arts and crafts in every aspect of life! 

Monthly on Thursdays: November 6, December 4, January 8, February 5, March 5, April 2, May 7 | 10 am to 12 pm | FREE

Stitch n’ Bitch with us during the Foundry Art Centre’s FREE fiber crafts club! All fiber crafts are welcome from knitting, to embroidery, to crochet, and beyond. This is not a class-but of course all skill levels are welcome and crafters are welcome to help each other out. Stitch n’ Bitch is an inclusive environment and everyone is welcome. Vibe out with us as we craft, and… bitch. BYO snacks & supplies.

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Monthly on Thursdays at 11 am | January 8, February 12, March 12, April 9, May 7 | Ages 3+ | $50 per pair

Clay Together invites little hands and their grown-up sidekicks to spin, shape, and create together! Designed for children ages 3 & up and their parent or caregiver, this playful pottery wheel class offers a fun introduction to clay, creativity, and collaboration. No experience needed, just a sense of adventure and a willingness to get a little muddy! Pairs will complete 1 piece to fire. You pick your colors, and Christine Tavares will glaze it for you. Pottery is usually ready for pick-up in 2 weeks but sometimes it takes a little longer. (This is a one-day class). When registering, only one name is needed to secure a spot for you + one. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Monthly on Wednesdays: January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8 | 6 - 8 pm | $15 per session

The Foundry Art Centre is offering an opportunity to draw from a live model without instruction. The Foundry will provide a model for 2 hours during which participants can practice their figure drawing at their own pace, work on incorporating a figure into an existing piece, or however they’d like to use their time. Foundry staff members – who are also practicing artists – will facilitate the session. Each session will include a series of short poses (1 – 5 min) as well as some longer poses (10 – 20min). This class is for adult students (ages 21+). Space is limited and registration is required. It is recommend that participants bring tools and surfaces of their choice to the session. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Monthly on Third Thursdays: November 20, December 18, January 15, February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21 | 6:00 to 8:00 pm | FREE

Stitch ‘n Bitch with us during the Foundry’s new FREE fiber crafts club. All fiber crafts are welcome, from knitting, to embroidery, to crochet and beyond. Whether it’s your first time trying it, or you’re a pro. This is not a fibers class, but crafters are welcome to help each other out. Vibe with us as we craft, and… bitch. BYO snacks & supplies. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Wednesdays: September 24, October 22, November 19, March 25, April 22, May 27
6 - 7 pm | $15 per session

Hip Hop dance class is coming to the Foundry Art Centre!  Bring a friend and learn the art of Hip Hop Dance with Tyrus Watson!  With over 15 years of experience, Tyrus is a versatile dancer, choreographer, and instructor. His career has included choreographing for artists like Chingy, competing on major platforms like So You Think You Can Dance, and performing in live shows. As an instructor, he's dedicated to sharing his passion and expertise with the next generation of dancers.  This class is for all skill levels and is available for adult students 18+. 
If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry.

On the first Friday of each month, families and visitors of all ages are invited to join the Foundry and celebrate the arts. The FAC will be open for extended hours through 8pm for visitors to spend time in the galleries, meet resident studio artists, engage with the community, and enjoy a wide array of art programming, entertainment, and special events.

June’s First Friday features the opening of Off the Block, our summer juried exhibition, featuring a wide array of print media and methods.

Monthly on Wednesdays: January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8 | 6 - 8 pm | $15 per session

The Foundry Art Centre is offering an opportunity to draw from a live model without instruction. The Foundry will provide a model for 2 hours during which participants can practice their figure drawing at their own pace, work on incorporating a figure into an existing piece, or however they’d like to use their time. Foundry staff members – who are also practicing artists – will facilitate the session. Each session will include a series of short poses (1 – 5 min) as well as some longer poses (10 – 20min). This class is for adult students (ages 21+). Space is limited and registration is required. It is recommend that participants bring tools and surfaces of their choice to the session. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

This FREE festival features interactive art projects for all ages, a print market, food trucks, beer booths, live music, heavy machinery, and steamroller printing.

The Foundry’s Block Party centers on a unique and over-the-top method of printmaking, using a STEAMROLLER! Large-scale images created by regional artists are carved on large woodblocks. Kansas City-based Twin Hound Print Shop and their team of inkers roll ink onto these blocks, canvas is laid on top, and then the whole thing is run over with a steamroller – squishing the ink from the woodblock to the sheet. These fantastic prints will be taken into the Foundry’s Grand Hall to dry on display.

In addition to the steamroller prints, the Foundry’s Block Party features an interactive, heavy machinery display in the Foundry’s parking lot, where families can interact with the St. Charles Public Works Department and more. The Foundry will also host live music and food & drinks throughout the day. Visitors are invited to visit artist and sponsor booths, print demonstrations, free art activities for all ages, and of course, to view all of the prints created throughout the day.

On the first Friday of each month, families and visitors of all ages are invited to join the Foundry and celebrate the arts. The FAC will be open for extended hours through 8pm for visitors to spend time in the galleries, meet resident studio artists, engage with the community, and enjoy a wide array of art programming, entertainment, and special events.

Monthly on Wednesdays: January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8 | 6 - 8 pm | $15 per session

The Foundry Art Centre is offering an opportunity to draw from a live model without instruction. The Foundry will provide a model for 2 hours during which participants can practice their figure drawing at their own pace, work on incorporating a figure into an existing piece, or however they’d like to use their time. Foundry staff members – who are also practicing artists – will facilitate the session. Each session will include a series of short poses (1 – 5 min) as well as some longer poses (10 – 20min). This class is for adult students (ages 21+). Space is limited and registration is required. It is recommend that participants bring tools and surfaces of their choice to the session. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

On the first Friday of each month, families and visitors of all ages are invited to join the Foundry and celebrate the arts. The FAC will be open for extended hours through 8pm for visitors to spend time in the galleries, meet resident studio artists, engage with the community, and enjoy a wide array of art programming, entertainment, and special events.

The Foundry Art Centre and Oasis Studio and Gallery are teaming up again to present the Tattoo Arts & Crafts Fair, a part-tattoo, part-convention, part-arts-and-crafts fair bringing together the best tattoo artists and craft artisans to the St. Louis and St. Charles area.

Booths presenting tattoos and fine art, live demonstrations, artist talks, food trucks, and tattooing will be featured throughout the Foundry’s Grand Hall.

This is a family-friendly event; children ages 12 and under are free with an adult.

Follow the Tattoo Arts & Crafts Fair on Instagram and Facebook.

The Foundry Art Centre and Oasis Studio and Gallery are teaming up again to present the Tattoo Arts & Crafts Fair, a part-tattoo, part-convention, part-arts-and-crafts fair bringing together the best tattoo artists and craft artisans to the St. Louis and St. Charles area.

Booths presenting tattoos and fine art, live demonstrations, artist talks, food trucks, and tattooing will be featured throughout the Foundry’s Grand Hall.

This is a family-friendly event; children ages 12 and under are free with an adult.

Follow the Tattoo Arts & Crafts Fair on Instagram and Facebook.

The Foundry Art Centre and Oasis Studio and Gallery are teaming up again to present the Tattoo Arts & Crafts Fair, a part-tattoo, part-convention, part-arts-and-crafts fair bringing together the best tattoo artists and craft artisans to the St. Louis and St. Charles area.

Booths presenting tattoos and fine art, live demonstrations, artist talks, food trucks, and tattooing will be featured throughout the Foundry’s Grand Hall.

This is a family-friendly event; children ages 12 and under are free with an adult.

Follow the Tattoo Arts & Crafts Fair on Instagram and Facebook.

On the first Friday of each month, families and visitors of all ages are invited to join the Foundry and celebrate the arts. The FAC will be open for extended hours through 8pm for visitors to spend time in the galleries, meet resident studio artists, engage with the community, and enjoy a wide array of art programming, entertainment, and special events.

On the first Friday of each month, families and visitors of all ages are invited to join the Foundry and celebrate the arts. The FAC will be open for extended hours through 8pm for visitors to spend time in the galleries, meet resident studio artists, engage with the community, and enjoy a wide array of art programming, entertainment, and special events.

On the first Friday of each month, families and visitors of all ages are invited to join the Foundry and celebrate the arts. The FAC will be open for extended hours through 8pm for visitors to spend time in the galleries, meet resident studio artists, engage with the community, and enjoy a wide array of art programming, entertainment, and special events.

The Foundry Art Centre's Merry Maker's Market is a two-day event showcasing regional makers, designers, and artists selling handmade items. This is the perfect event to celebrate the Holidays, get your Christmas shopping done, and support local small businesses!

Friday, December 4th, Merry Makers Market will occur in conjunction with the Foundry’s monthly First Friday event.

Saturday, December 5th, shop our amazing vendors, and visit our resident artists upstairs.

Source:: https://foundryartcentre.org/merry-makers-market

The Foundry Art Centre's Merry Maker's Market is a two-day event showcasing regional makers, designers, and artists selling handmade items. This is the perfect event to celebrate the Holidays, get your Christmas shopping done, and support local small businesses!

Friday, December 4th, Merry Makers Market will occur in conjunction with the Foundry’s monthly First Friday event.

Saturday, December 5th, shop our amazing vendors, and visit our resident artists upstairs.

Source:: https://foundryartcentre.org/merry-makers-market