Manitou Art Center 4806 South 66th Street, Tacoma WA
Art and Craft Opportunities Abound -- We Tend to Have Fun!
Once upon a time there was an elementary school at 4806 South 66th in Tacoma. Over time, it "retired" and became the Manitou Community Center, part of Metro Parks Tacoma. The latest transformation brings you the independant studios of the Manitou Community Art Center, sharing space with Kids Korner Day Care, Northwest Tae Kwon Do, and others. We currently provide classes in pottery, glass and cerasmics, as well as renting flexible studio space with firings uncluded. A real sense of community invades everything that happens here -- come visit and see!!
Our Current Course Offerings -- Anyone can do these!
Grazing Glass Classes–A Type of Year-end Closeout at Manitou
So here we go, glass fusing aficionados – or beginners – the last of the November and December listing of things to make for Holiday gifts, decorations, activities; we have listed all open dates AND all possible classes – you may mix and match to your liking. We just need to know in advance [A] who will be coming, and [B] which activity you select. Please don’t just ‘appear’ – too risky! Of course, you may register for more than one session, or make the same things over and over – think of this as “dealer’s choice”. All units are roughly two hours, at the
Ornaments – make a bundle $12
Trays – not just for cookies $24
Coaster sets – 4 each with “feet” $18
Mini dishes – smaller bowls or trays, make several $22
Bottle trays – serving, decorative, or both; ten or so $10
Jewelry – baubles, pendants, pins and brooches $38
Something we forgot? Market price for the glass
11/29 1:00 PM
11/30 9:30 AM
11/30 1:00 PM
12/3 6:30 PM
12/5 6:30 PM
12/7 9:30 AM
12/7 1:00 PM
12/11 6:30 PM
12/12 6:30 PM
New Ceramics Studio Now Open!!
Think of us as your problem solvers -- we aim to help!! Need a BIRTHDAY PARTY? Your child -- and you -- can have a special day with creative activities at a very reasonable price in our new Ceramics studio. Eliminate the impatience of waiting for the creations to be fired!!We offer "Paint and Take" specials that allow the party-goers to take home their work the same day. Need a GET-TOGETHER ACTIVITY? Something for the Girls, the family, or a like-minded group? Come and work at your pace in privacy a relaxing social environment. Need ITEMS FOR A FUNDRAISER? We'll work with you to keep costs down and fatten your group's piggybank. And -- brace yourselves -- NEED HOLIDAY GIFTS?? It's not a minute too soon to start thinking about getting your gift list whittled into shape -- and you always say you wsnt to make the gifts yourself. Consider us your elves -- we can make this work for you, remove stress from your life, and maybe encourage you to have fun all while you save $$$$ MONEY $$$$ !! Get busy!!
EMPTY BOWLS -- FULL THANKS
Thanks, Pierce County!! Youi've helped to make the eleventh Empty Bowls Fundraiser another success. We don't have enough words to thank the potters and glass artists and woodworkers who labored long and hard to produce over 1600 bowls -- raising badly needed dollars for The Emergency Food Network and for scholarships for children's art classes at Manitou.
SOON TO COME
More creative opportunities are headed your way --
- Ceramics at YOUR pace
- Garden goodies
- Glaze Workshop
- Raku Firings
Track back and see what we post . . . . no idle hands at Manitou!
Pottery Classes Starting Soon
Adults playing with clay -- does it get better than this?? We think not!! Six week classes starting in November and December include clay, firings, glazes, instruction, and studio time -- for only $125!! Tuesday night classes may be full, so ask about Thursday nights.
DAY CLASSES IN CLAY -- move at a leisurely pace as you explore your creative side, during daylight hours while your energy is high!! Contact retha77@juno.com if you want to feel the thrill of clay on the wheel.
TUITION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE!
Santa doesn't just come once a year -- many of our younger artists at Manitou Art Center are eligible for tuition assistance. Students who receive free lunch or assistance funds can take classes at free or reduced rates.
Contact the instructor for details.