Local Heroes: Art by First Responders will be exhibited at the Art Association’s Timothy McHenry gallery during the month of May. 

Opening reception:
Saturday, May 2
3–5 pm

Free and open to the public.

Lakeside 2.0 is a quickly put-together show for the downstairs gallery. It features a handful of the artworks that did not get into the original Lakeside Statewide show, sort of like the Salon des Refuses, the 1863 Paris art exhibition.

Opening reception:
Saturday, May 2, 3–5 pm

Free and open to the public!

Art with Coffee: It’s like 2 hours of SPA TIME for your mind! Bring your own coffee or other beverage! We’ll supply all the materials and the inspiration. Make art along with a variety of guest instructors. No experience necessary!

No need to register; just come!

All ages are welcome; children under 12 should attend with a participating adult.

Saturdays 10:00 am–noon, $15 per person

May 2
NO Art with Coffee:
Come to the Opening Reception for Local Heroes: Art by First Responders
3-5 pm

May 9
Diane Pupparo, Summer Bouquets just in time for Mother’s Day with artificial flowers
$15 per participant

May 16
Theresa Bower, Paper Marbling
$15 per participant

Instructor: Marybeth Sorendo

This class will provide instruction for the design and construction of a ceramic totem for indoor or outdoor decoration. Students can create totem pieces on the wheel, use handbuilding techniques, or a combination.

Clay, glazes, firing fees, and metal rods will be included.

This 4-week class meets Wednesdays, 5:00–8:00 PM,
from April 15–May 6, 2026

Cost: $170 for AAO members, $190 for non-members. All supplies included.

• Class size limit: 6

To register for this class, click here.

Instructor: Marybeth Sorendo

This class will introduce students to the potter’s wheel: preparing clay, learning to center, and creating a cylinder. Once a cylinder is achieved, students will learn about basic utilitarian shapes through demonstrations. Students will also learn about drying clay properly, trimming the base of pots, kiln firing, and basic glazing techniques. Students who have taken one class are welcome to continue in order to improve their wheel skills.

This 6-week class meets Mondays, 5–7:30 PM,
from May 11–June 22
Note: There is no class on Memorial Day, May 25.

Cost: $250 for AAO members, $290 for non-members. All supplies included.  
Payment is due one week before the first class.

• Class size limit: 6
• Age and/or skill level: adults = 16+, no prior ceramics experience necessary

To register for this class, click here.

Instructor: Shelly Lewis Jones

Explore the art and science of glazing in this hands-on pottery class on May 20th from 5:00–7:00 PM. Perfect for beginners to intermediate potters, this session will focus on understanding the properties of glazes, how they interact with clay bodies, and the differences between various glaze types.

Students will learn practical application techniques, including layering, brushing, and dipping, while also experimenting with decorative styles such as the beautiful peacock design. Potters are welcome to bring 1-2 of their own bisque-fired pieces to glaze. A selection of small bisque-fired items will also be available for those who would like to practice or do not have their own work.

Maximum 8 students

Cost $60 non-member, $50 member
Payment is due one week before the class.

To register for this class, click here.

Spring is here, and events are building at the AAO!

Remember, you must be a current member of the AAO to participate in the Members’ Show, the Holiday Sale, and other members-only events. Members save on class fees, too!

Check your membership status on the Membership page.

You can renew your membership with PayPal or Venmo, by mail, or in person.

New members are always welcome!