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Registration: Before registering for classes & workshops, please review our registration policies in full. For questions, contact us at the front desk.
Description: Create festive ornaments that will bring a personalized touch to your holidays. This class is designed for families. If your child is between ages 5 – 8, feel free to register for one (1) and make ornaments together.
Level: Beginners, Ages 5+. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Please note: Registration for this class will close on Saturday, November 29 at midnight.
Supply Fee Includes:
- 2 pounds of clay
- Joining slip
- Underglazes
- Clear glaze
- All tools will be provided
Students should bring:
- Apron (or clothing that can get dirty)
- Towel or cloth to wipe hands
- Drawings or sketches if you have ideas for an ornament design. No worries if not! Examples will be available at the start of class for extra inspiration.
About the Artist: Trish Vondrak is a ceramic artist and instructor who specializes in teaching beginner-level ceramics. With a deep belief in the healing and transformative power of art, she is passionate about creating accessible, welcoming spaces where adults can rediscover their creative voices.
For many, the opportunity for artistic exploration fades after leaving school, but Trish is committed to changing that. Her classes are designed to be supportive, inclusive, and approachable, helping students tap into their creativity regardless of prior experience.
Rooted in a love for both the process and the product, Trish finds joy in the meditative, grounding experience of working with clay. Her ceramic work often takes the form of functional pieces that invite everyday interaction and connection. Art isn’t something that must hang on a wall to be appreciated; it can be held, used, and integrated into the rhythm of daily life.
In addition to ceramics, Trish also practices henna, embracing the temporary and intimate nature of body art as another way to celebrate creativity and self-expression.
Whether through a lump of clay or the swirl of a henna pattern, Trish believes that everyone has an artist within, and that all it takes to awaken it is access, encouragement, and a community that inspires.
About Our Programs: As a place of convergence, the Mill serves as both a community and a physical place–celebrating the power of the arts, bringing people, ideas and perspectives together. We are proud to offer adult and youth programs that focus on awareness of one’s individuality in the contexts of family, community and the natural world. Our exhibitions provide a space to reflect, share perspectives and grow as a community. Our classes & workshops are designed to inspire creativity, foster connections, and provide enriching experiences for all participants. We invite you to join us in the studio.
