Classes for Teens & Adults
Registration is required for classes and programs. REGISTER HERE
or call 319.291.4490, email museum@waterloo-ia.org, or stop by the Center to sign up.
Wheel Throwing
Spend a couple of hours each week playing with clay! Our instructors will teach you the basics of
wheel throwing and provide tips on how to advance your craft. Ten pottery wheels are available or
you may focus on slab work.
Session I: January 31 – March 14 (6 weeks, no class February 14)
Tuesdays | 6:00 – 8:00pm
Instructor: Gina & Nathan Whipple
Session II: March 8 – April 12 (6 weeks)
Wednesdays | 6:00 – 8:00pm
Instructor: Dick Hill
Session III: May 2 – June 6 (6 weeks)
Tuesdays | 6:00 – 8:00pm
Instructor: Gina & Nathan Whipple
Members: $86 | Non-members: $108
Fee includes use of studio/tools and
25 lbs. of clay. Additional clay is available for purchase.
Register by: 3 days prior to session
Gentle & Restorative Yoga
Geared toward older and wiser souls, this beginning yoga
class is meant to gently help restore flexibility and strength.
Session I: February 1 – March 8 (6 weeks)
Wednesdays | 5:30 – 7:00pm
Session II: March 22 – April 26 (6 weeks)
Wednesdays | 5:30 – 7:00pm
Instructor: Nita Stewart
Members: $39 | Non-members: $49
Register by: 3 days prior to session
Intro to Gouache Painting
Explore the medium of gouache! This painting medium is similar to watercolor but has the
benefit of an opaque layering ability that is comparable to acrylics. A supply list will be provided.
February 1 – 22 (4 weeks)
Wednesdays | 6:00 – 8:00pm
Instructor: Caylin Jayde
Members: $39 | Non-members: $49
Register by: January 28
Art of Fused Glass
Create your own fused glass pieces. Finished art pieces will
be ready for pick-up approximately one week after class.
Heart Ornament
Wednesday, February 1 | 6:00 – 7:30pm
Cat or Dog Suncatcher
Wednesday, February 15 | 6:00 – 7:30pm
Hot Air Balloon
Tuesday, March 7 | 6:00 – 7:30pm
Egg Ornament
Wednesday, March 22 | 6:00 – 7:30pm
Plant Stakes
Tuesday, April 4 | 6:00 – 7:30pm
Free-form Suncatchers
Thursday, April 20 | 6:00 – 7:30pm
Instructor: Candida Deree
Members: $26 | Non-members: $32
Register by: 3 days prior to session
Glaze Ceramic Luminaries
Glaze two tabletop luminaries that can be used to brighten up your home.
Thursday, February 9 | 6:00 – 7:30pm
Members: $26 | Non-members: $32
Register by: February 6
Stained Glass
Learn techniques including design, cutting, soldering, and framing for making a copper-foiled
or leaded stained glass panel. After six weeks you will have a beautiful completed stained glass piece.
Modern Foil-Wrapped
February 16 – March 30 (6 weeks, no class March 16)
Thursdays | 6:00 – 8:30pm
Instructor: Lexi Ceaglske
Beginners Lead and Traditional
April 6 – May 11 (6 weeks)
Thursdays | 6:00 – 9:00pm
Instructor: Scott Hanson
Members: $102 | Non-members: $115
Register by: 3 days prior to session
Scottish Yarn Basket
This basket uses two 8-inch rims and round reeds as the ribs
of the basket. Weave flat reeds over and under to make the structure.
Saturday, March 4 | 10:00am – 4:00pm
Instructor: Jennifer Heckmann
Members: $39; plus $20 materials fee paid to instructor
Non-members: $49; plus $20 materials fee paid to instructor
Register by: March 1
Intro to Enameling
Use geometric copper forms, powdered glass and a
very hot kiln to create enameled earrings and pendants.
Session I: Tuesday, March 7 | 6:00 – 8:00pm
Session II: Wednesday, March 22 | 6:00 – 8:00pm
Instructor: Anna Lyon
Members: $39 | Non-members: $49
Register by: 3 days prior to session
Beginning Spoon Carving
Learn the basics of carving a spoon from start to finish. A supply list will be provided.
March 7 – 21 (3 weeks)
Tuesdays | 6:00 – 8:00pm
Members: $39 | Non-members: $49
Instructor: Michael Reed
Register by: March 3
In-Depth Enameling
Continue on your artist journey with enameling by designing and cutting your own copper forms.
April 5 – 19 (3 weeks)
Wednesdays | 6:00 – 8:00pm
Instructor: Anna Lyon
Members: $71 | Non-members: $89
Register by: April 1
Fairy Houses
Create detailed whimsical fairies and fairy houses with sticks, fabric, nuts, seeds, and a whole
lot of glue! Designs will be sketched and then fabricated throughout this class, families and
young children are welcome.
April 20 – May 11 (4 weeks)
Thursdays | 6:00 – 7:30pm
Instructor: Nancy Neessen
Members: $29 price per person
Non-members: $39 price per person
Register by: April 17
Glaze a Ceramic Goose Planter
Honk! It’s spring, time to glaze a new planter for those pansies that you like to purchase.
Wednesday, April 26 | 6:00 – 7:30pm
Members: $26 | Non-members: $32
Register by: April 23
Melon-Shaped Basket
Develop your weaving skills with a ribbed egg basket that measures around 10” across. Upcycled
embroidery hoop handles along with flat and rounded reeds will be used to create this beautiful basket.
Saturday, April 29 | 10:00am – 4:00pm
Instructor: Jennifer Heckmann
Members: $39; plus $20 materials fee paid to instructor
Non-members: $49; plus $20 materials fee paid to instructor
Register by: April 24
Mixed Media Journaling
Use a variety of materials to create unique and expressive journal pages.
April 4 – 25 (4 weeks)
Tuesdays | 6:00 – 8:00pm
Instructor: Carol Hedberg
Members: $31; plus $10 materials fee paid to instructor
Non-members: $39; plus $10 materials fee paid to instructor
Register by: April 1
Macrame Hanging Basket
Learn basic knots and then create your own hanging planter.
A supply list will be provided.
May 3 – 10 (2 weeks)
Wednesdays | 6:00 – 8:00pm
Instructor: Robyn Bredvick & Jaycie Vos
Members: $24 | Non-members: $30
Register by: April 23
Fine Silver Origami Jewelry
The Japanese art of paper folding plus metal clay equals beautiful fine silver jewelry! First, learn to fold your design with lovely origami paper. Next, create your design with a metal clay sheet. Take home your pendant
or earrings at the end of class.
Sunday, May 7 | 1:00 – 4:30pm
Instructor: Rhonda Scott
Members: $47; plus $35 materials
fee paid to instructor
Non-members: $59: plus $35 materials
fee paid to instructor
Register by: May 1