Adult / Teen Class Descriptions

Up your game. Challenge yourself.

Maud Morgan Arts welcomes all to engage with art. No matter the age or skill level, all receive the very highest level of instruction.

The faculty at Maud Morgan Arts is drawn from the best professional artist/educators in the Boston area. They are exceptional teachers and recognized in their fields.

“I love the balance of instruction and independence. Our small class size and opportunity to access studio outside of class allowed me to learn and explore.”

Jennifer Printmaking Student

Programs

Advanced Pottery

Instructor: Gustavo Barceloni

Online registration begins week of June 2nd

Wednesdays, July 2, 2025 – August 20, 2025 – 6:30 – 9:30 PM

This class is for intermediate and advanced potters who are comfortable with throwing and handbuilding and are looking to greatly expand their skills and knowledge. Students will be introduced to advanced handbuilding and throwing techniques, the basics of glaze chemistry, additives to clay, basic plaster mold making and slip casting, and mixed-media ceramics. Students will come up with their own projects with support from their instructor along the way. Students must be 18 or older to participate.

Intermediate Pottery

Instructor: Moon Rodriguez Decker

Online registration begins the week of June 2nd

Thursdays, July 3, 2025 – August 21, 2025 – 6:30 – 9:30 PM

This class is for students who have already taken a few classes, and are looking to continue building on their ceramics knowledge. Students will imagine, draft, and execute various forms of their choice. This will be a fun, creative, and experimental space to explore wheel throwing and some handbuilding according to students’ interests. Additional skills include throwing more complicated forms, surface decoration techniques, and more. Students must be 18 or older to participate.

Screenprinting

Instructor: Nicole Stone

Mondays, June 30th, 2025 – August 18, 2025 (No class 8/11) 6:30 – 9:30 PM

This course covers water-based fine art screenprinting and is structured both for introductory as well as experienced screenprinters.

The class will feature a hands-on group experience supported by instructor-led technical demonstrations and will encourage creative, experimental exploration guided by students’ interests. Techniques covered will include cut paper and hand-painted stencils, monotypes, and photographic emulsion.

Whether you’re learning printmaking for the first time or looking to expand your existing skills, this course offers a welcoming group learning environment with multiple entry points for beginners through experienced artists.

This class also includes 2 extra weeks of studio time, as well as sign-up based independent hours throughout the session.

Beginner Pottery

Instructor: Gustavo Barceloni

Online registration begins week of June 2nd

Tuesdays, July 1, 2025 – August 19, 2025 – 6:30 – 9:30 PM

This introductory level course is designed for students new to ceramics or for students looking for a refresher on basic skills. Students will imagine, draft, and execute various forms of their choice. This will be a fun, creative, and experimental space to explore wheel throwing and some handbuilding according to students’ interests. Basic skills covered include wedging clay, wheel throwing, how to attach a handle, and more. Students must be 18 or older to participate.