This 6-week class will introduce students to the fundamentals of building sculptures out of clay. More advanced students will have time to hone their own style and skills. All clay, glazes, tools, and firing provided. Students also have access to the studio during open hours throughout this six-week class. Please refer to the Open Studio Calendar in the Ceramics Center for the most up to date hours. This class is for adults 16+.

Pre-registration is required.

In this workshop, participants will be guided through making and decorating a small lidded box out of clay slabs. Lidded boxes will be clear glazed by the Instructor and ready about two weeks after the workshop. All materials are provided. This workshop is for Adults 16+.

Pre-registration is required.

In this 4-week class for beginning and intermediate students, we will explore several ways to decorate clay works using image transfers created with a variety of drawing, painting and printmaking methods. Participants will use stencils, screen-printing and Gelli Plates to design one-of-a-kind transfers. This class is for Adults 16+.

Pre-registration is required.

In this 5-week class, students will handbuild a mid-size exposed bulb table lamp base using slab and coil methods out of mid-range (cone 6) clay. Students will learn how to build the base to accommodate the provided lighting kit in order to make a functional lamp. Participants will leave with a functional table lamp (lightbulb not included). Class does not meet on June 11 as work will be bisque fired that week. All materials are provided. This class is for Adults. 16+.

Pre-registration is required.

May is Nebraska Bird Month, and to celebrate the LUX is offering an all ages handbuilt bird feeders workshop! Along with their custom bird feeders, participants will receive resources on things you can do to help birds, a kid's book about birds, and Nebraska Bird Month stickers courtesy of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Bird feeders will be clear glazed by the instructor and ready two weeks from the class date. A paying adult must accompany all children age 11 and under.

In this 2-hour workshop, participants will learn the basic skills of ikebana to create a beautiful flower arrangement. Bring in one of your own flower vases to use or you may borrow one during the workshop. Participants will leave with a small flower frog/kenzan to display their ikebana floral arrangement at home. This workshop is for Adults 16+.

Pre-registration is required.

In this workshop for all ages, participants will learn handbuilding and decorating skills as they create custom Piggy Banks! If piggies aren't your thing, you're welcome to make your choice of change-holding vessels in this fun class! A paying adult must accompany all children age 11 and under. Teens, age 12-15, do not need a parent/guardian to stay, but they MUST be reachable in case of emergencies. Pieces will be ready for pick up 2 weeks after the last week of the session. All materials and firing provided.

In this workshop, participants will learn handbuilding and decorating techniques as they create pins and magnets from slabs of clay. Projects will be clear glazed by the Instructor and ready approximately two weeks after the workshop. All materials and kiln firings are included. Please wear older clothes and shoes as they may get messy or stained. Pre-registration is required.

In this workshop, participants will be guided through making and decorating a small lidded box out of clay slabs. Lidded boxes will be clear glazed by the Instructor and ready about two weeks after the workshop. All materials are provided. This workshop is for Youth ages 9-11 and Teens ages 12-15.

Pre-registration is required.

This handbuilding workshop will focus on using molds to create platters. Participants will experiment with patterns and textures as they create one of a kind serving pieces. Projects will be clear glazed by the Instructor and ready approximately two weeks after the workshop. All materials and kiln firings are included. Please wear older clothes and shoes as they may get messy or stained. This workshop is for Adults 16+.

Pre-registration is required.