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classes & workshops
PHA offers a wide range of workshops, talks, and multi-sessioned explorations for artists of all abilities and experience levels.
PHA Learning offers hands-on training in visual art-making for adults (18+) at all skill levels. Designed for those looking to expand their creative toolkits, our classes and workshops take place in our second-floor classrooms and are led by practicing artists who are passionate about their craft and fostering dynamic learning spaces at Powerhouse Arts and beyond.
Following the success of our pilot year of PHA Learning, classes and workshops are offered at tiered rates with payment plan options. These tiers reflect the direct costs to run the program, including Teaching Artist and Assistant wages, materials, and equipment. Tier 1 offers a 20% discount off of labor costs; Tier 2 covers the cost of labor; and Tier 3 fully covers the cost of labor, materials, and equipment. If you are financially able to do so, we encourage you to select the full rate and support us in continuing PHA Learning with discounted options to reduce the financial barriers to participation in the arts.
MGC Community Print Studio welcomes artists of all levels of printmaking experience, offering classes both online and in-studio that range from single day to 12 weeks in length during three separate semesters (summer, fall, and spring). A diverse faculty of experienced teaching artists lead classes ranging from introductory workshops to masterclasses. Core topics include intaglio, lithography, screenprint, and Japanese woodblock, with additional special topics offered on a rotating basis. MGC members receive a 25% discount toward registration, and non-members receive additional studio time outside of class.
PHA Ceramics Studio offers a series of ceramics classes focused on exploring specific topics in greater depth, ranging from teapot design and functional form-making to sculpture, wheel throwing, and more. Alongside these, the studio hosts rotating specialty workshops and master classes led by local and visiting artists, highlighting advanced techniques like sectional throwing for ceramic furniture, advanced mold-making, and 3D printing in clay. These offerings are ideal for ceramicists looking to expand their skills, deepen their practice, and connect with a vibrant creative community.