Experience Level: Introductory, No prior experience needed

January 6, 8, 20, 22, 6-9pm (4 sessions)

Ages 18+

In this class, you will learn how to safely use the Jointer, Table Saw, Band Saw, Planer, Router and various sanders.

You will create a small woodworking project while learning safe operating skills with these basic woodworking machines.

Elements of joinery, design, wood selection and finishing will be part of your hands on woodworking experience.

Materials are included in the cost of tuition, a tool list will be shared closer to the class start date

Experience Level: Intermediate, some prior experience recommended 

Every Other Tuesday, January 6-February 3, 6-8:30pm (3 sessions)

Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in participating)

Expand your quilting vocabulary with some applique!

This 3 part class will more firmly establish your roots in basic piecing, and demonstrate multiple options for adding the next level of quilting skills – simple applique.

Plus an overview of the All By Myself quilt as you go method for completing quilts.

Supply List for Level Up Class

Sewing machine in good working order.

Rotary cutting equipment – cutting mat, rotary cutter, rulers – these will be most helpful – 6” x 24”, Larger square.

Favorite notions – extra machine needles, extra bobbins, scissors, seam ripper. Coordinating thread. 

Fabric for Argyle

Gray - 2 yards

Purple - 1 ½ yards

Aquas - I used a variety for interest and depth – 10 fat quarters, or 5 half yards, or

2 yards of one fabric

Binding - there is plenty leftover in the gray to make binding, or ½ yard

Batting - 64” x 52”

Backing - 3 yards

All By Myself quilt as you go method needs – there is enough extra yardage in the backing fabric to make matching tubes. If you want tubes to contrast with backing fabric add 1/3 yard.

Pattern available in class.

Experience Level: Intermediate: Some Prior Memoir Writing Experience Preferred

Mondays January 19-March 2, 6-8:00pm (No Class February 16, 6 sessions total)

Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in participating)

Join this six-session workshop to launch a memoir project or get back to writing one you’ve started!

Bring a chapter to share each week for helpful feedback, storytelling tips, and ideas for staying on track and motivated.

Simply bring your favorite note taking tools and your memories! 

Experience Level: Intermediate: Some Prior Memoir Writing Experience Preferred

Tuesdays January 20-February 10, 1-3:30pm (4 sessions total)

Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in participating)

Join this four-session workshop to launch a memoir project or get back to writing one you’ve started!

Bring a chapter to share each week for helpful feedback, storytelling tips, and ideas for staying on track and motivated.

Simply bring your favorite note taking tools and your memories! 

Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed

Saturday January 24, 10am-3:30pm (1 session)

Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in participating) 

Designed for absolute beginners, this class dives into the wonderful world of watercolors.

Using introductory watercolor techniques, Anita will guide you through the elements of creating a successful painting! 

Materials to create one piece in class are included in the cost of tuition! 

Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed

Saturday January 24, 10am-12:30pm (1 session)

Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in participating)

This is the perfect class for your first time exploring the pottery wheel! Get a feel for working with clay as you create a very simple vessel, with the full guidance of your instructor every step of the way!

This sampler class will touch on several topics including centering your clay on the wheel, pulling walls, creating  simple forms, and glazing.

Students will create a small simple cylinder and will underglaze paint their own designs and colors!

All materials included to create up to two pieces

*Please note that work created in this class will need to air dry and then be fired a kiln, a process that may take three to four weeks total.

The Paramount will send an email when work is ready to be collected!

Experience Level: No prior experience required

Monday January 26, 6-9pm (1 session)

Ages 18+

In this course you will take a raw piece of wood and finish it during the class and leave with a charcuterie board or cheese slicer board.

You will sand it with an orbital sander until it is smooth and then, if you wish to add handles, to drill holes to install the handles and finally oil the board.

There will also be cheese slicer boards available to make which include the hardware that you will assemble and finally add feet to the boards.

There will be a selection of wood available to choose from in various sizes, including walnut, maple, oak and cherry.

Materials are included in the cost of tuition, a tool list will be shared closer to the start of class

Experience Level: Intermediate and advanced level throwing techniques discussed in class,prior experience is required. (Must be able to center clay and throw basic cylinders)

Every Other Monday, January 26-May 18, 2026, 6-8:30pm (9 sessions total)

Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in participating)

Students will help create their own pottery adventure as they guide the class curriculum through exploration of variety of intermediate and advanced-level pottery forms; unique throwing techniques, altering forms, and surface decoration.

On the weeks that there is no class, we welcome and encourage students to work independently in the studio to create work.

Participation in cone 10 gas kiln firings is an optional element of this class, for an additional firing fee!

Students must be able to throw basic cylinders.

Materials list for Paramount Ceramics Classes

1.) Basic Pottery Tool Kit, including:

-Needle Tool

-Wire Tool (for cutting & removing pots from the wheel)

-Wooden Kidney Tool

-Trim Tool

*Tool kits may be purchased at the Paramount or local art supply stores

2.) Item(s) for creatign texture

3.) Lock for your locker

4.) Clay: Your first bag of clay is included in the cost of tuition, but depending on the size and number of pieces you create you may need to purchase more. We have a variety to choose from, ranging in price from $15-$35 for a 25 pound bag.