Workshops Spring 2026: Tampa Museum of Art Teen and Adult Classes
TMA-Workshops
- Studio 55 | Paper Collage | TMA@Firehouse
Sunday, July 12, 2026 – Sunday, August 2, 2026, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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9:30 AM - Intro to the Pottery Wheel
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You’ll discover the joy of working with clay in this hands-on, beginner to intermediate course focused on the fundamentals of wheel throwing. In 5 weeks, you'll learn how to center clay, pull walls, and shape basic forms like bowls, mugs, and cylinders. We'll also cover trimming, surface decoration, and glazing techniques so you can finish and fire your own unique pieces. No experience necessary – just bring your curiosity and willingness to get your hands dirty! Includes 25 lbs. of clay, glaze and firing.
Thursdays, 9:30 am until 12:00 pm, July 2 – July 30 (5 weeks).
NEW! Open Pottery Studio - Saturday Class – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Saturdays 11:00 am – 1:30 pm Starting July 11th, for Adults. 4 session fee, each day is it's own session. Booking from July 11 2026 - December 12, 2026.
Adults 55+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level | Paper Collage | Inspired by the collage work of Mark Bradford, this class invites students to explore collage using decorative paper. Participants will create their own watercolor pages, images, and textured materials—incorporating elements like sandpaper and tape. All supplies are provided.
Sundays | 1:00 – 4:00 PM Class Dates | Jul 12 – Aug 2 (4 classes). Classes held @ the Firehouse Annex.
Discover the art of clay in this fun and relaxing four-week handbuilding class designed for adults of all skill levels. Explore creative techniques such as slab building, coil construction, texturing, sculpting, and glazing while creating functional and decorative ceramic pieces. Mondays, 1:30 – 4:00 pm, July 13 thru August 3 (four weeks).
In 2018, Brandon received an EMMY® nomination for Best Collegiate Educational Program featuring the Florida Gulf Coast University Jazz Ensemble. His debut album, “Bass’d on a True Story” (Slammin Media/Believe Distribution), reached #16 on the iTunes Top 200 Jazz Releases, earning critical acclaim for its artistry and originality. Come out and listen to the music at The Firehouse Center Stage on Saturday, July 18 @7:30 pm!
Return to Painting: This 5 week summer course is an introduction (or refresher) to the materials, techniques and processes of painting. Classes will focus on developing students’ understanding of composition, color theory and surface. NEW DATES: Wednesdays July 22 - August 19 in FCC Studio 1:30 – 3:30 pm (5 weeks).
