Celebrate the season Gulf Coast–style! Join us at the Biloxi Center for Ceramics on the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum campus for a festive pottery workshop where you’ll create your very own St. Paddy's cat wind chime. 🐱🎶 Using clay slabs, you’ll shape, carve, and decorate each piece with colorful underglazes to design a playful, one-of-a-kind creation inspired […]
Pandora's Box Unlock your creativity at Pandora’s Box, an adult craft night dedicated to transforming simple boxes into beautifully decorative keepsakes. Participants will customize boxes using paint, paper, textures, embellishments, and mixed-media materials to create a piece that’s both functional and artistic. This relaxed, creative evening is perfect for exploring personal style, experimenting with materials, […]
Date Night: Pottery on the Wheel Looking for a unique night out? Grab your partner and head to the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art for a creative evening inspired by the one and only George Ohr, the “Mad Potter of Biloxi.” During this fun and relaxed session, couples will get hands-on experience at the pottery wheel. […]
Mudslingers: Pottery for Beginners Ever wondered what it’s like to throw clay on a pottery wheel? Come give it a spin at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, inspired by the innovative spirit of George Ohr, the "Mad Potter of Biloxi." In this fun, beginner-friendly class, our instructors will guide you step-by-step as you learn the […]
Join us for a fun family clay activity for children & their parents to create some adorable ceramic bunnies. Each student will make 2 bunnies, choose a glaze color and leave them in the studio to be glazed and fired. Bunnies are ready for pick-up approximately two weeks following your class date. This project allows […]
Work in clay using your own hands as tools! In this 8 week class you will learn the basics of hand-building techniques such as pinching, coiling, and slab. Explore both functional forms and sculptural ideas while developing the necessary skills to complete your artwork. Students will have the opportunity to work with both cone 6 […]
Great for beginner to intermediate levels, our eight-week pottery wheel class teaches the fundamentals of wheel throwing, including the making of cylinders, bowls, and cups with handles. We will also cover the basics of glazing, work with cone 6 oxidation and cone 10 reduction glazes. Class fee includes one 25 pound bag of clay for […]
In this 6-week intermediate level watercolor class, students will learn a variety of techniques to improve their painting skills, including masking, blending, and layering. Students will work from both still life and personal photographs as they learn about selecting references and approaching composition in their work. Only an 8” x 10” sketchbook is required, all […]
In this 6-week beginner level watercolor class, students will learn a variety of techniques to improve their painting skills, including masking, blending, and layering. Students will work from still life and photographs and learn about selecting references and approaching composition in their work. Only an 8” x 10” sketchbook is required, all other materials are […]
Get ready to shake things up at Make It Rain, a family craft night full of sound, creativity, and hands-on fun! Families will create their own rain sticks using simple materials, then decorate them to make instruments that look as amazing as they sound. As you turn and tilt your rain stick, listen as gentle, […]
Join us for a pottery workshop on the Ohr O’Keefe Museum campus to create a unique pottery piece! Participants will use slabs to handbuild their own whimsical fish–perfect for gift giving or brightening up any wall! No previous experience necessary for the workshop. Beginners, experts, all levels of ability are welcome. All tools and clay […]
Work in clay using your own hands as tools! In this 8 week class you will learn the basics of hand-building techniques such as pinching, coiling, and slab. Explore both functional forms and sculptural ideas while developing the necessary skills to complete your artwork. Students will have the opportunity to work with both cone […]
Learn a variety of sculpting techniques in clay. Working with coils, slabs, and solid clay students will learn methods for making faces, the figure, and animals. Work with cone 6 oxidation, cone 10 reduction glazes, stains, and underglaze to finish pieces. Class fee includes one 25 pound bag of clay and all glazes, class firings, […]
Great for beginner to intermediate levels, our eight-week pottery wheel class teaches the fundamentals of wheel throwing, including the making of cylinders, bowls, and cups with handles. We will also cover the basics of glazing, work with cone 6 oxidation and cone 10 reduction glazes. Class fee includes one 25 pound bag of clay and […]
Join us on March 13 from 10–11 AM, at the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art for a peaceful morning of relaxation and renewal. Experience a Native American sound bath meditation on our natural and healing campus. Let the soothing vibrations and calming rhythms guide you into deep rest and reflection. This Art + Wellness experience is […]
Date Night: Pottery on the Wheel Looking for a unique night out? Grab your partner and head to the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art for a creative evening inspired by the one and only George Ohr, the “Mad Potter of Biloxi.” During this fun and relaxed session, couples will get hands-on experience at the pottery wheel. […]
Come to our beautiful studio and enjoy the excitement of firing work in a Raku kiln! Raku is an exhilarating and unique process where pots are taken out of the kiln while red hot and put in a combustible material to make colorful and iridescent effects. Students must wear closed toe shoes and clothes you […]
Artist Talk: Anastasia Pelias | So is Life (Έτσι Είναι η Ζωή) Join us for a special afternoon with artist Anastasia Pelias at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art! Explore her powerful multimedia exhibition So is Life (Έτσι Είναι η Ζωή) during an open gallery from 1–5 PM, with an artist talk at 2 PM in the IP Art Gallery. Stop by to experience […]
Fun pottery wheel class for families! Bring your kids (age 8+) tweens & teens and spend two hours playing on our pottery wheels. Our instructors will help you create two pots to keep, and we’ll glaze and fire them for you. Beginners are welcome, no previous experience is necessary. Work is ready to pick up […]
Egg Carton Cameos – An Easter Craft Class Celebrate the season with our Egg Carton Cameos craft class! In this creative, hands-on workshop, participants will turn humble egg cartons and other found objects into charming Easter rabbit cameo artworks. Using simple shaping, layering, and decorating techniques, you’ll learn how everyday recycled materials can be transformed […]
Join us every third Thursday for an evening of art, music, and community on the Coast. Enjoy live performances, artist meet and greets, and casual gallery talks as you explore both new and favorite exhibitions in a relaxed, inspiring setting. Free admission | Donations appreciated Come for the art, stay for the best sunset views […]