From time to time, scholarships are available for students in need of financial aid for Danville Art League classes. To apply download our scholarship form.
Pottery Wheel Classes
Pottery Wheel classes are scheduled by contacting the instructor. Reservation is required. Groups of three may be accepted. Participants
must be 16yrs or older (younger ages may be considered upon request).
Class must be paid two weeks in advance. Cancellation refund will be in
credit for future pottery class. For one-day workshops, no refunds or
rescheduling if cancelled within 3 days of workshop.For more information on a class, please contact Sue Moudy at 442-9264.
Beginning Wheel-Throwing
Wheel 101 is a great introduction to creating bowls on the pottery wheel. You'll experience the basics of how to 'throw' & make a bowl on the wheel. This hands-on class lasts two hours, taught by DAL expert instructor. You will select the glaze color at the end of the session and the bowls will be glazed & fired for you. The piece will be ready for pick up within approximately two weeks.
Class Fee is $75 per person and includes personal instruction, clay, trimming, glaze and firing fees. For students making a second bowl, there is a small additional fee of $12.00.
Pottery Wheel Throwing Class
(Private 1 1/2 hr classes)
This class takes the student through the steps of wedging, centering, opening, and pulling up a wall of a beginning cylinder. This is a step-by-step process to learning how to throw on the pottery wheel. You will receive personalized instruction. The class includes two hours (weekly) studio time for students to practice on their own. In this class you will also learn DAL studio requirements, equipment, and elements of trimming a pot, how it is fired and glazing techniques.
These lessons can take place during daytime or evening hours. With 1-on-1 lessons, your learning is accelerated and the quality of the work is quite high.
Following this class the student, with a DAL membership, is qualified to work anytime in the DAL Pottery Studio.
Cost: Four Lessons $180
Six Lessons $255
Pottery Wheel Throwing Class
(2-hour Group Classes)
This is a six week class that will introduce students to the wheel techniques of wedging clay, centering, building a cylinder wall, bowls, introduction to trimming, techniques of glazing, and DAL policies and regulations.
Following this class the student, with a DAL membership, is qualified to work anytime in the DAL Pottery Studio.
A minimum of three students are required for this class. In the event registration is short of the minimum, students will have the option of taking a future class or accept a slightly higher fee based upon registered students.
The class fee includes personalized instruction, clay, glaze, tool kit, glazing brush, and all firings.
Cost: $150
Beginning Wheel-Throwing
Wheel 101 is a great introduction to creating bowls on the pottery wheel. You'll experience the basics of how to 'throw' & make a bowl on the wheel. This hands-on class lasts two hours, taught by DAL expert instructor. You will select the glaze color at the end of the session and the bowls will be glazed & fired for you. The piece will be ready for pick up within approximately two weeks.
Class Fee is $75 per person and includes personal instruction, clay, trimming, glaze and firing fees. For students making a second bowl, there is a small additional fee of $12.00.
Pottery Wheel Throwing Class
(Private 1 1/2 hr classes)
This class takes the student through the steps of wedging, centering, opening, and pulling up a wall of a beginning cylinder. This is a step-by-step process to learning how to throw on the pottery wheel. You will receive personalized instruction. The class includes two hours (weekly) studio time for students to practice on their own. In this class you will also learn DAL studio requirements, equipment, and elements of trimming a pot, how it is fired and glazing techniques.
These lessons can take place during daytime or evening hours. With 1-on-1 lessons, your learning is accelerated and the quality of the work is quite high.
Following this class the student, with a DAL membership, is qualified to work anytime in the DAL Pottery Studio.
Cost: Four Lessons $180
Six Lessons $255
Pottery Wheel Throwing Class
(2-hour Group Classes)
This is a six week class that will introduce students to the wheel techniques of wedging clay, centering, building a cylinder wall, bowls, introduction to trimming, techniques of glazing, and DAL policies and regulations.
Following this class the student, with a DAL membership, is qualified to work anytime in the DAL Pottery Studio.
A minimum of three students are required for this class. In the event registration is short of the minimum, students will have the option of taking a future class or accept a slightly higher fee based upon registered students.
The class fee includes personalized instruction, clay, glaze, tool kit, glazing brush, and all firings.
Cost: $150
Pre-register a week ahead and receive $5 off your class!
This allows us to have enough space and supplies on hand. Please call (217) 442-9264 to register, and leave your name, address, phone number, and e-mail. Registration and payment must be made a week before the class to qualify for the discount. You may pay in person during open hours or mail your payment to Danville Art League, P.O. Box 772, Danville, IL 61834. Online payment is not available for classes at this time. (Color Splash and Memberships only)
--Pottery Club - Usually 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the Month - 10-2pm
You don’t have to be a member of the Art League to join. You must be at least 16 years old (no exceptions). Cost for Art League members is $5.00 per class or $7.00 per class for non-members. Supplies will be available for purchase. Sue Moudy will be the instructor.
March 1-29 - GALLERY EXHIBIT - VA Art Show
-Set-Up on Feb 28
-Reception on March 9, 1-3pm
March 30 - Fun with Watercolor Workshop - 9am-4pm
Taught by: Spencer Meagher (The Artist from November 2018's Gallery Exhibit)
Cost: $55
Be sure to sign up early to
reserve your spot for this fun workshop! Spencer Meagher will be offering a Fun with Watercolor Workshop in March.
Friday night, March 29 at 6:30
p.m. is a free demo open to the
public. The rubber
meets the road as students begin
throwing paint at paper. This will
be a landscape workshop painting
from reference photos. Students will
experience multiple exercises
designed to improve their understanding of color and value.
Perfect for all levels of painter. Lunch will be a
potluck. Meat and drinks are
provided. Please bring something
to share.
More information will be in the
March newsletter, but you may
register for the workshop now.
Call the Art League or visit our
website for more information. A list
of materials will be available.
April 16 - May 3 - Town & Country Art Show
Show is open to all amateurs for submissions. Registration forms will be posted when the date gets closer.
-Drop-Off - April 13, 9:00 to 2:00
-Hang April 15
-Reception April 20 - 1:00 to 3:00
-Pick-Up - May 4, 9:00 to 2:00
May 7-31 - Sharon Schmitz Regional Open Art Show
-Drop Off - May 4, 9:00 to 2:00
-Hang May 2
-Reception - May 11, 1:00 to 3:00
-Pick-Up, June 1, 9:00 to 2:00