Your own unique watercolor style will emerge over time. These classes will give you tools to get started on a firm foundation.
Limit 10 participants.
Email Pam at pjchase1@verizon.net or call KIFA (410) 643-7424
10 AM – 12 Noon
1st and 3rd Tuesdays and Fridays
Open Studio is for anyone who would like to paint or work on a project in the Members’ Gallery at KIFA. Hours are Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1:00-4:00pm when docents are on duty. A donation of $5 is requested and will go toward the support of KIFA and its outreach to our art community.
KIFA CLAY CENTER WORKSHOPS
Instructor: Pam Chase
Jack-O-Lantern Gourd with Lorraine Sincavage
September 29 and October 6 | Tuesdays 12:30 - 2:30 pm
We will be trying out new Open Studio Hours. FRIDAYS 10:30-1:30
If you have taken a class with us or have experience you can buy Open Studio Tickets for $10. You can come in and create during that time. We will have a studio monitor there to oversee and who can answer questions but won’t be doing any teaching. If you haven’t taken a class with us, you will have to contact Stephanie Zeiler at cascioclaycenter@gmail.com to establish prior experience.
We will be setting up Wed hours soon.
Christmas Gourdaments with Lorraine Sincavage
Thursday, December 3 | 12:30 - 3:30 pm
You will learn how to prepare a gourd for your design, drill holes in the gourd and insert beads, then seal the gourds and attach the light fixture. You will need to bring a drill with a 9/64 drill bit and second bit smaller than 9/64.
This class is for beginner adults. $5 materials fee.
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$45 KIFA Members | $55 Non-members
WATERCOLOR BASICS II
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
This class is for continuing students
$50 KIFA Members | $60 Non-members
Support the Cascio Clay Center
Gourd Night Light with Lorraine Sincavage
Thursday, November 12 | 12:30 - 3:30 pm
CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, & PROGRAMS
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A painting by Maureen Bannon
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$45 KIFA Members | $55 Non-members
OPEN STUDIO
Maureen Bannon’s Studio Classes
2nd and 4th Tuesdays | 12:30 to 2:45 pm
Oils (No Turpentine) & Acrylics
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$30 KIFA Members | $35 Non-members
(maximum 5 students)
PREVIOUS CLASSES
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$25 KIFA Members | $35 Non-members
NEW!! Open Studio
We will decorate 6 gourds with paint, markers, foil and glitter to make ornaments for your Christmas tree.
This class is for beginner teens (13-18) and adults (18+)
If you are interested in teaching a class or workshop,
please fill out this form and send it to KIFA!
WATERCOLOR BASICS
Where?
KIFA Members Gallery
405 Main Street
Stevensville, MD 21666
A Japanese Themed Gourd Vase class was held at KIFA on July 10, 2026 taught by artist Lorraine Sincavage.
In photo, left to right: Diane Califano, Sally Prascus, Lorraine Sincavage, Pat Spinella, Susan Thau, and MaryAnn Buckley proudly held their gourd vases.
WATERCOLOR BASICS I
1st and 3rd Fridays
This class is for new students
$50 KIFA Members | $60 Non-members
Jeane Parker's Zentangle classes!
This is a two-part class. In the first class you will draw out your design, and in the second class you will dye your gourd, seal and accessorize.
This class is for beginner adults. $5 materials fee.
ONGOING
Registration Open…
FREE ONLINE CLASSES
We may be adding more Camp Offerings. Please check in on the KIFA FB Page, the newly created and soon to be up-to-date Cascio Clay Center IG and soon to come Cascio Clay Center FB Page
Sip and Spin Nights, Try the Wheel or Re-Introduce Yourself to the Wheel Opportunities
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If you have experience and are interested in teaching a clay class or workshop, especially during the weekday (but also weekends), please reach out to Stephanie Zeiler at cascioclaycenter@gmail.com.