MSU Lifelong Learning Institute
The desire to learn never stops! The MSU Lifelong Learning Institute offers workshops for all ages, fostering a love of learning. The program provides opportunities to develop new skills, engage in creative activities, and meet like-minded learners.
Spring 2025 Classes
Open Studio Options
February 4 - April 15 | 7-9 PM
Tuesdays/Thursdays
Location: Pioneer Hall Ceramics Studio
$85/month | 4 Sessions
$250 | 12 Sessions
Age: 16+ | Level: Advanced
Instructors: Blaire Engel and/or Linda Olson
Join the MSU clay community and experience the pleasure of creating with your hands! Open studio hours are for individuals who already have some experience in clay and can work without direction or help. If you have never worked in clay but would like to learn, please consider signing up for one of our beginner-level classes!
Children ages 14+ may register for Open Studio Monthly with a concurrently registered and attending parent/guardian only.
Throwing Date Night Mug Class
February 5 & 12 | 6-8 PM
Location: Pioneer Hall Ceramics Studio
Cost: $50/person | Age: 18+| Level: Beginner
Instructors: Blaire Engel and Linda Olson
Get muddy with someone you love. Join us for a hands-on pottery class where you and your partner can explore the art of wheel throwing together. Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, you will experience the basics of centering, shaping, and trimming your clay to create your own artwork. Enjoy the relaxing and pleasant process of creating in clay. We’ll help you make it great.
Beginning Wheel Throwing
February 7, 14 & 21 | 6-8 PM
Location: Pioneer Hall Ceramics Studio
Cost: $50/person | Age: 16+ | Level: Beginner
Instructors: Blaire Engel and Linda Olson
Join us for a fun, hands-on pottery class. These introductory ceramics classes will allow you to explore wheel throwing and various applications to create simple forms on the wheel. Students will be taken through the process step-by-step, beginning with wedging clay, centering clay, throwing basic forms and glazing and firing their work.
Continuing Throwing
February 28, March 7 & 14 | 6-8 PM
Location: Pioneer Hall Ceramics Studio
Cost: $50/person | Age: 16+ | Level: Beginner
Instructors: Blaire Engel and Linda Olson
This class is an independent studio class in which students continue to develop their skills, knowledge and proficiency working in clay. Students will work at their own speed on projects of their choice with supervision and consultation available. This class is open to experienced ceramics students with previous clay experience.
Hand Built Cup or Mug
March 11 & 18 | 6-8 PM
Location: Pioneer Hall Ceramics Studio
Cost: $50/person | Age: 16+| Level: Beginner
Instructors: Blaire Engel and Linda Olson
Hand build your own cup or mug. Enjoy the relaxing and pleasant process of hand building in clay and treat yourself to a unique handmade object.
Family Tile Making Class
April 4 & 11 | 6-8 PM
Location: Pioneer Hall Ceramics Studio
Cost: $50/person
Age: 16+, or 6+ with parent/guardian
Level: Beginner
Instructors: Blaire Engel and Linda Olson
Design your very own ceramic tile in this family friendly class! We will provide a tile template, but then it is your turn to get creative with shaping, carving, drawing coloring and more. Wall hangings, trivets, coasters and more. Get creative with your family in this playful class. Whether you are looking to experience clay for the first time, or seeking a fun-filled creative class, this class offers hands-on experience for a variety of student types, abilities and interests. Completed works completed in the class may be picked up two weeks after the class.
Please note that this is a family class, not a youth class.
