Silk & Clay Studio

Nurture Your Creativity!
Everyone loves taking classes at Silk & Clay Studio. It’s a cozy space with a ‘clubhouse’ feeling. It’s where we make our own art, so there is always something to look at and talk about.   We teach important skills with an emphasis on building confidence and creativity. We believe that children can make beautiful artwork when they are relaxed and having fun.

Class size is limited, so sign up early!
To hold a spot, just send us an e-mail
silkandclay@comcast.net

Classes and Vacation Workshops

Paint, Clay, Print and More: Grades 1 - 4
Monday, 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Printed pillows, painted glass vases, ceramic wind chimes, decoupage boxes, and snow globes are just a few of the wonderful creations we have made in this class. New techniques and skills are learned with each new project (and projects are not repeated).    All clay work will be kiln fired. Limit 10. Teachers: Donna Melanson & Mary Morazzi Henderson
Session 3: January 11 - February 8 (No Class 1/18) (4 weeks ) $72 includes materials.
Session 4: March 8 - April 5 (5 weeks) $90 includes materials.
Session 5: April 26 - May 24 (5 weeks) $90 includes materials.

Machine Sewing: Grades 3 – 7
Tuesday, 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Make a wearable garment while learning the basics skills of sewing on a machine. More advanced students can choose their own patterns and move at their own pace, learning new techniques with each new garment. Nothing is more gratifying than knowing how to do it yourself! Limit 3. Teacher: Donna Melanson
Session 3: January 12 - February 9 (5 weeks ) $90 does not include fabric or pattern.
Session 4: March 9 - April 6 (5 weeks) $90 does not include fabric or pattern.
Session 5: April 27 - May 25 (5 weeks) $90 does not include fabric or pattern.

Afternoon Art Class: Preschool
Wednesday, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Have fun exploring with all sorts of medium to make 2D and 3D works of art. Children will be given general guidelines and taught basic techniques, then encouraged to express their vivid imaginations. All clay work will be kiln fired. Teachers: Donna Melanson & Mary Morazzi Henderson
Session 4: March 17, 31 and April 14 (3 weeks) $39includes materials
Session 5: May 5, 19 and June 2  (3 weeks) $39 includes materials

Harvard Early Release Art Class: Grades 1 - 5
Wednesday, 1:30 - 3 pm
Spend time with your school mates and make great art projects in this fun, relaxed class. We use a wide variety of medium and teach new techniques and skills with each project (plus, projects are not repeated).   All clay work will be kiln fired. Limit 10. Teachers: Donna Melanson & Mary Morazzi Henderson
Session 3: January 13, 27, and February 10 (3 weeks) $55 includes materials
Session 4: March 10. 24, April 7 and 28 (4 weeks) $72 includes materials

Ceramics: Grades 3 - 6
Wednesday, 4:00 - 5:30 pm
A mask, box, tray or sculpture are some of the fun projects you might make with clay, using different hand building techniques. Paint each piece using a variety of colorful glazes. Attention to detail and individual creative expression are important. All work will be kiln fired. Limit 6. Teacher: Mary Morazzi Henderson
Session 3: January 13 - February 10 (5 weeks) $90 includes materials and firing fees.
Session 4: March 10 - April 7 (5 weeks) $90 includes materials and firing fees.
Session 5: April 28 - May 26 (5 weeks) $90 includes materials and firing fees.

Morning Art Class: Kindergarten
Thursday, 9:30 - 10:45 am
Have fun exploring with all sorts of medium to make 2D and 3D works of art.  Children will be given general guidelines and taught basic techniques, then encouraged to express their vivid imaginations. All clay work will be kiln fired. Teachers: Donna Melanson & Mary Morazzi Henderson
Session 3: January 28, Feb 4, 11 and 25 (4 weeks) $62 includes materials
Session 4: March 11, 18, 25, April 1 and 8 (5 weeks) $77 includes materials

Pencil/Charcoal: Grades 5 - 8
Thursday, 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Working from a still life or photograph, create works of art in pencil and charcoal. Learning to ‘see’ and developing a personal style are as important as the foundation skills of composition, highlight and shading. Critiques will bring out the best in each child’s work. Limit 6. Teacher: Donna Melanson
Session 3: January 14 - February 11 (5 weeks) $90 includes materials.

Acrylic Painting: Grades 5 - 8
Thursday, 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Paint a masterpiece on a stretched canvas while working from a still life or photograph. Developing a personal style and learning to ‘see’ are as important as the foundation skills of color mixing (we will use just the primaries and white), light and shadow. Critiques will bring out the best in each child’s work. Limit 6. Teacher: Donna Melanson
Session 4: March 11 - April 8 (5 weeks) $90 includes materials.

Drawing: Grades 5 - 8
Thursday, 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Choose your own medium! (Pencil, Charcoal, Dry Pastel, Oil Pastel, Colored Pencil or Sharpie) Working from a still life or photograph, we will focus on composition, perspective, highlight, shadow, developing a personal style and learning to ‘see’. Critiques will bring out the best in each child’s work. Limit 6. Teacher: Donna Melanson
Session 5: April 29 - May 27 (5 weeks) $90 includes materials.

Vacation 3 Day Workshop: Grades 1 – 5
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10 – 2 pm (Bring Your Lunch!)
Join us for 3 Fun-Filled Days of Art Making - Paint, Clay and Much More!
Teachers: Mary Morazzi-Henderson and Donna Melanson
February 16, 17, 18 (Snow day Feb 19): $140 (3 days) includes all materials.
April 20, 21, 22: $140 (3 days) includes all materials.
(Projects are worked on all 3 days, so we cannot accommodate partial attendance).

DESIGN YOUR OWN CLASS
Sometimes our class schedule doesn't work with yours…
How about designing a class to fit your needs and your schedule?
Your class could meet any day, any time, and run for any duration.
All ages are welcome!

Here's what you need to do:
Contact us with your idea and available dates.
Organize your group.
Get back to us with the number of students.
Have each student fill out a Registration form and send it in with their payment.

Some Suggestions:
An evening with a group of your friends
A Saturday, After School, Early Release, or Vacation week class
Something for the family
For your club (4H, scouts, youth group, etc)
Home Schooled children, with or without parents
Something for your preschooler (with a Parent/Grandparent or other children)
Private lessons for you, your child or your grandchild

Some Class Ideas:
Drawing/Painting
Ceramics/Hand building
Ceramics/Wheel throwing (private only)
Machine Sewing (private or semi-private)
Needle Felting
Silk Painting

Our Fee's:
Private: $22 per hour
Semi Private (2 students): $15 per student/per hour
Group (3 or more students): $10 per student/per hour

Some classes require an additional materials fee

Mary Morazzi-Henderson

Silk & Clay Studio

Donna Melanson

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