Ages 14 and up
Upon payment received, the instructor will contact you to schedule your private lessons
In these one-on-one lessons, I’ll work with you to discover how easy and fun it is to paint — really paint — on your iPad! The iPad is an exceptional tool because you only need a tablet and an Apple Pencil. No messy supplies, no set-up and clean-up. You can work from the comfort of your sofa or kitchen table! The Procreate app is a complete art studio for creating expressive sketches, luscious paintings, and so much more. It’s easy for a beginner to start using, and powerful enough for the professional artist.
What we will be doing:
In each one-on-one lesson we will work side by side on our iPads
We will go over the tools, so you are thoroughly comfortable with them
We will use them to draw/paint so we become familiar with how they work
The drawing/painting practices are simple and easy for anyone to do
We will learn the shortcuts and options for each tool
We will learn to import images as references or as part of the painting
We will learn to master the power of layers and masks
We will learn to create and customize brushes
We will learn to export a finished painting for printing
Tools required:
iPad, compatible with Apple Pencil
Apple Pencil
Procreate application (from the App Store, $9.99)
Some basic familiarity with the iPad would be helpful
About the Instructor
After a career in graphic design, Tracy Zakraysek continues to explore the vast possibilities of digital media by painting on the iPad. Her art is filled with vibrant colors and rich textures, often featuring animals as well as landscapes and abstract works. Prints are for sale at Stella’s Art Gallery and online at her Etsy shop, tracyzakraysekprints.
In this, 2 session course
Session 1: making two pinch pots, with or without stamp designs.
Session 2: glazing the pots to make them glossy & functional.
Adults only, for 1 or 2 people — great for a date for 2 or friends. This small class provides much personal guidance.
Dates / times: to be determined by student & instructor after registration & payment
Price: $70 per person
About the instructor:
Christine Siarka, has worked in clay off and on for about 15 years, almost exclusively hand building. She is currently a Stella’s Art Gallery member, creating luminarias & pinch pots for vases, planters and prayer bowls, in addition to other media. This method is very centering, grounding and fun. She has taught both adults and young people for over 20 years, in Ohio and Texas. She loves being a part of her students’ creative process. It brings much joy and peace.
Come join us in the clay studio. And please dress for mess.
Once you schedule, I will reach out to you to schedule two sessions.
Session 1 will be 2 hours long. We will start with going over the safety features and how to appropriately use the tufting gun. Then, we will sketch out your design that will fit in a 20 x 30 inch frame. I recommend simple designs and not anything that requires shading, fine lines, or letters. Coasters or a small rug are favorites of mine to make. You will have the remaining time to learn how to create your design and to practice. During the last 10 minutes you will seal the rug so it does not unravel and it will need to dry for 24 hours before Session 2.
Session 2 will be an hour long. We will add the non-slip side, cut any remaining cloth off, and use a shearer to make sure everything is even to your liking. You will be able to leave with the finished product(s) during this session.
Please bring: medium weight yarn (weight 4) in any colors that you would like to use. You will need 2 balls of each color. It can be bought at Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, or Amazon. The brand Big Twist at Michaels is a favorite of mine. Please avoid bringing any yarn that has texture or glitter since it will get stuck in the machine. You can bring any colors or multi colors.
Please have your hair up and out of your face, have close toed shoes, and are not wearing baggy clothes. This is to keep you safe while using the tufting gun and to make sure nothing gets caught in the machine.
I will provide: the tufting gun, tufting frame, monks cloth, scissors, glue, and non-slip siding.
About the instructor: Grace Klein is a 4th generation artist at Stella's who primarily creates fiber art including crochet, macrame, and rug tufting. She recently started teaching crochet classes at Stella's in the fall of 2025. Grace is currently in graduate school at Youngstown State University to become a school psychologist and she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with minors in American Sign Language and Substance Misuse from the Ohio State University.
Photo by Pippa Maria
This 1:1 instruction will introduce you to the skills needed to throw on the pottery wheel. In this 6-week series, we'll cover the basics of wheel throwing, including preparing the clay, centering, opening, throwing basic shapes, trimming, and glazing.
Perfect for absolute beginners or those with some experience who want a refresh.
Price includes use of the studio wheel and tools, the clay, firing, and glazing of your final artwork.
Upon payment received, the instructor will contact you to schedule your private lessons. If you have a preference for an instructor, please tell us in the note to sellers box at checkout.
If you’ve ever wanted to try wheel throwing but felt a bit intimidated, this is the class for you. We keep things small, relaxed, and genuinely supportive — no pressure, no rushing, just you, the wheel, and some very forgiving clay.
Over six weeks, each session gently builds your skills. You’ll learn the whole process step by step: how to prepare your clay so it behaves, how to center and shape your first forms, what the different drying stages mean (and how not to panic when things wobble), how to trim with confidence, and how glazing brings everything to life.
With a maximum of three students per class, you can bring a friend or family member to learn alongside you, or just enjoy the calm, personal attention without that ‘everyone is staring at my wobbly pot’ feeling.
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