Clay Adventures
About the Class
Discover the creative potential of clay in this hands-on class with local potter and educator Annelie Haberman. Students will learn foundational ceramic techniques such as slab and coil building, sculpting, texturing, slip trailing, and “scratch and attach” methods used by professional artists. With these skills, students can bring their own ideas to life—whether it’s functional pieces like mugs and bowls, decorative projects like flower tiles and luminaries, or sculptural creatures like dragons, wizards, and original characters. This class encourages imagination and individual expression while building confidence with clay through guided practice
Ages 8 – 11
March 23 – March 26, 2026 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Glaze Day: April 4, 2026 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $260
Location: The Arts Center – Ceramics Studio
Ages 12-14
March 23 – March 26, 2026 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Glaze Day: April 4, 2026 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $260
Location: The Arts Center – Ceramics Studio
About the Instructor
Annelie Haberman is a bilingual educator and the current president of the Willamette Ceramics Guild. She began her ceramics journey in Corvallis at the Crescent Valley High School pottery studio and has been working with clay for over a decade. Annelie creates functional pottery and small, whimsical sculptures, which she regularly showcases at local art events such as the Corvallis Fall Festival. Annelie delights in the tactile and boundless creativity that clay offers and finds joy in sharing those ceramic skills with young artists.
Watercolor Adventures
Instructor: Morgan Federwitz
March 23 – March 27, 2026 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $220
Ages: 11-14
Location: Corvallis Museum – 411 SW 2nd St
About the Class
Explore watercolor painting as both a creative and calming practice. In this class, students will learn foundational techniques like shading, layering, and blending colors while discovering how art can be a tool for relaxation and self-expression. Through guided activities and reflection, young artists will build confidence, embrace imagination, and focus on the process of creating rather than the end result.
- Learn watercolor techniques
- Build confidence
- Practice mindfulness
- Learn how to reflect on your artwork
About the Instructor
Morgan Federwitz is a self-taught artist from Wisconsin. Currently a Clinical Mental Health Counseling student at Oregon State University, Morgan is passionate about blending art and mental health. She enjoys helping others explore creativity as a tool for self-expression and well-being. Experienced in youth counseling, Morgan hopes to help others discover their own unique creative expression and spread creativity throughout the community. She enjoys watercolor, acrylics, and nature-inspired art. In her free time, Morgan enjoys hiking, reading, journaling, traveling, and pet-sitting.
Scholarship Information
At The Arts Center, we believe everyone should have access to the arts, regardless of financial circumstances. We offer scholarships to help eliminate cost as a barrier to participation in our educational programs. Please click the button below to learn more about our youth scholarships.