Instructor - Nancy Rios
All Levels
Tuesday afternoons, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
July 15 - August 26
7 weeks
$500 public / $465 member
Studio 1
In this hands-on class, students will explore the art of hand-building through techniques like pinching, soft slab construction, and coiling. While functional pottery is welcome, this course also encourages sculptural and expressive forms, allowing you to follow your own artistic voice. Nancy will work closely with each student, offering personalized feedback and guidance to help you build confidence, refine your skills, and bring your ideas to life. You’ll also explore surface design using underglaze techniques such as sgraffito, inlay, and transfers, and receive glaze instruction to help you finish your pieces with intention and beauty.
Whether you're new to clay or looking to expand your practice, this class is open to all levels.
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Instructor - Martha Ferguson
All Levels
Wednesday evenings, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
July 16 - August 27
7 weeks
$450 public / $415 member
Studio 1
This course focuses on the introductory metalsmithing skills of sawing, filing, drilling and sanding as students create three-dimensional sculptures and containers from flat sheet metal. Students will create a pop-up sculpture while learning fundamentals of metalsmithing through three-dimensional design. While honing their skills in both design and craftsmanship student will progress to making a container from flat sheet metal while learning the additional skills of texturing and riveting. This class is a great beginner course for those interested in metalsmithing and also for those more experienced that want to sharpen their skills.
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Instructor - Nancy Rios
Beginner / Intermediate
Sunday afternoon, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
July 27
1 Day
$160 public / $125 member
Studio 2
Join ceramic artist Nancy Rios for a one-day, hands-on workshop focused on the art of ceramic mask-making. Rooted in both creative exploration and cultural storytelling, this workshop invites participants to shape expressive masks that reflect personal identity, emotion, or imagination. Using hand-building techniques and surface decoration methods, you'll learn how to construct and design your own clay mask from start to finish. Nancy will guide you through form, texture, symbolism.
Perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike, this workshop offers a space to create meaningful, sculptural works in a supportive and inspiring studio environment.
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Instructor - Mary Rogers
Intermediate / Advanced
Saturday mornings, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
August 16 + 23
2 Days
$330 public / $295 member
Studio 1
This is an introduction to the process of cuttlefish bone casting, a method of gravity casting. Cuttlefish bone is an organic material that is soft enough to carve a negative mold. Once the mold is cut and both sides are marked for alignment, a sprue channel is cut into the material and molten sterling is poured into the negative area. The texture of the soft bone surface is very organic. Once the casting is complete it can be cut, filed, and soldered to create a distinctive piece of jewelry.
This class requires intermediate jewelry skills such as sawing, filing and basic torch skills. Students will be casting in sterling silver and will need 2-3 ounces of sterling scrap or sterling casting grain. Sterling scrap will be available for purchase from the instructor in ½ ounce packets.
Please note: For safety reasons while casting all students must wear leather shoes.
By registering for a class at Art League Houston, you agree to the Art League School policies (please review terms and conditions before registering).