Art Classes and Workshops

Full Circle Gallery Classes: 
29B SE Eglin Parkway /Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 / (850)-362-8041

Sip & Spin
 1st and 3rd Friday each month
 6:00 - 8:00pm
 $15.00 for pre-registration /$20.00 at the door (space is limited)
 Bring a friend and a bottle of wine. Relax and try your hand at pottery- no experience necessary. Everybody gets the chance to make at least one pot! Sip and spin is a fun time to socialize and see if pottery is something you are really interested in. Stop by the gallery or call 850-362-8041 to register.

Holiday Classes

This holiday give a gift with real spirit and soul to the ones you love. Purchase something handmade out from our gallery, or even better - make the gifts you give.

Clay Christmas Tree Ornaments
In this class you will use a variety of cookie cutters, templates and stamps to create one-of-a-kind decoration for yourself or someone you love.
One course - $35
SATURDAY 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Nov. 28

Fused Glass Christmas Tree Ornaments
You will craft your own Christmas ornament. Use your own design or one provided. This class will also provide an overview of fused glass, the method you will use for your ornament.
One course - $30
*Register by Nov. 30
SUNDAY 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Dec. 6

Angel Sculpture Decoration
During this class you will get to make a very special angel sculpture that will be perfect for a holiday decoration or a memento you keep out all year long.
One course - $35
SATURDAY 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Dec. 5

Pottery
Get your hands in clay, meet interesting people, and share the miracle of turning mud into something beautiful. Our studio specializes in teaching wheel-thrown pottery and offers instruction for all levels. Classes are informal and kept small to guarantee a wheel for every student. Classes meet once per week.

Wheel Throwing & Handbuilding
Six week courses - $150
WEDNESDAYS 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Nov. 4 - Dec. 9  / 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Nov. 4 - Dec. 9
SATURDAYS 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM Nov. 7 - Dec. 12

Make a Bird Bath
Three sessions - $100
THURSDAYS 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Dec. 3 - Dec. 17

Make a Coil Pot Planter
One session - $25
THURSDAYS 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Nov. 12

Make a Sushi Tray Set
One session - $25
THURSDAY 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Nov. 19

Personalized Study in Clay
In this class you will work independently to pursue your own ceramic project objectives. This is a wonderful opportunity to realize personal goals in clay and to develop your unique style - or just play around and find out if clay is the right medium for you!
1 day session
$20 per class if registered in advance
$25 at the door (space is limited)
TUESDAYS 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Every Tuesday

Family Pottery
Need something to do with your kids that is educational, creative, and fun? Full Circle Gallery offers family classes for all ages. Spend quality time with your children while encouraging them to be creative, play in the mud, and produce something that will be cherished for years to come. In this class we will make either a coaster, tray, or a coil pot.
One session - $30 for two people
$10 for each additional class
SATURDAY 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM   Dec. 5

Children's Pottery (Ages 5+)
In this class children get a chance to be creative while learning about clay. They will be introduced to pottery techniques and vocabulary while creating something they will treasure. Students will learn hand building techniques such as pinched forms, coil building, and slab construction.
Four Weeks - $50
TUESDAY 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Nov. 10 - Dec. 1
Dec. 8 - Dec. 29

Children's Beading (Ages 5+)
Three Weeks - $50
THURSDAY 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Dec. 3 - Dec. 17

Open Studio / Private Lessons / Parties

We now offer open studio hours when scheduled classes are not running and private instruction by appointment (walk-ins are welcome too). Contact us for pricing info on private parties and other group discounts.

The Arts and Design Society Classes: 
17 First Street SE /Fort Walton Beach, Fl 32548/ 850-244-1271

 Children's Classes:

 Children's Clay Ages 7 – 14 - Tues 4:00 - 5:45. $50/month, supplies and firing included. Children will work with clay learning hand building and throwing techniques. Marcy Eady, Instructor 862-0338.

 Adult Classes:

 Acrylics -Learn composition, various brush strokes and techniques such as scumbling, washes, emphasizing the center of interest, shading, perspective, etc while using acrylic paints. For beginners and intermediate students. Supplies not included. Barbara Fudge, Instructor 863-1934. 9:00 am - Noon / Tues $17 members/$20 non-members / Thurs $15.50 members/$18 non-members

 Clay Sculpture & Pottery -Learn techniques in clay, such as making sculptures, hand building, and potters wheel. Fee includes materials and firing.

Mon & Wed / 9 am - noon / $12 ($8 members) per class. Pat Basque, Instructor 651-0255.
Mon / 7- 9:30 pm / $15 ($12 members) per class. Marcy Eady, Instructor. 862-0338.

Photography -3rd Wednesday of the month 7-9 PM in the gallery. The group's mission is to encourage fellowship and to provide a place where photographers may discuss and exhibit their work. Free.

Open Studio with Rosalyn O'Grady - Fridays 10 - Noon $15 members/ $20 non-members. Any medium, instructions on design and critiques. For more information call 651-2131

All Mediums-Open Studio Painting Tuesday 7-9:30, open studio with minimal instruction.

Any medium. $5 members/$7 non-members. Info call Hanna 582-1329.

Life Drawing Group -1st & 3rd Thursday of the month. A live model poses first for 10 one minute poses and then for several 20 – 30 minutes poses 6 – 9 pm in the Art Center Gallery. $10 ($8 members) plus model tips (could be more depending on # of artists). Bring your own materials. No teacher, just a great opportunity.