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 […]
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 […]
Join us for a pottery workshop on the Ohr O’Keefe Museum campus to create a holiday wind chime.. Participants will choose between making a holiday reindeer or elf—complete with tiny feet! Your class fee includes all glazes, firing, and instruction, and your work will be ready to pick up in 2 weeks. No previous experience […]
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 […]
Celebrate American Heritage with Pine Needle Basketry In this 3 hour class, you’ll learn to make a beautiful and unique 3” to 5” basket with longleaf pine needles and waxed sinew. No prior experience is necessary, only patience and pine needles are the main ingredients for this natural and versatile basket. What better way to […]
Need a little Christmas in your life? Join us for a pottery workshop on the Ohr O’Keefe Museum campus to create your own tabletop tree!. Participants will shape slabs, add texture, openings for tiny lights–there are tons of options to create your own heirloom decoration—perfect for tablescapes or gift giving!! No previous experience necessary for […]
In this 6-week beginner to 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 […]
