Hand-built Pottery 4-week Session w/ The Garden Potter
🌿 Discover the joy of clay with The Garden Potter in our sunny garden pottery studio at Harbor City Art!
There’s something magical about making art surrounded by flowers, sunshine, and fresh air. In our garden studio, you’ll find a relaxed, inspiring space to slow down, get your hands in clay, and discover what you can create.
These 4-week hand-built pottery sessions are designed to feel like working in a shared pottery studio—with space to create, guidance when you need it, and the camaraderie of making art alongside others.
Whether you’re brand new to clay or ready to keep building your skills, you’ll learn a variety of hand-building techniques through demonstrations, small group instruction, and one-on-one support—while working at your own pace, bringing your ideas to life.
With just 4 participants per session, you’ll have plenty of room to explore, learn, and create while working on projects of your choice. Sessions can be repeated, giving you the chance to continue learning and making something new every time!
🗓 Sessions meet Saturdays 10am-12:30pm
🌸 What’s Included in Each 4-Week Session
Small group instruction, demos, and one-on-one support for your chosen projects
One 25 lb bag of studio clay (a $40 value) - enough to make several projects!
Use of studio stamps, textures, templates, molds, and tools
Use of studio glazes (Cone 5–6)
All bisque and glaze firings for your projects
🌿 What Can You Make?
The possibilities are endless, but here’s a few ideas for you:
Garden-Inspired Projects
• Whimsical ceramic garden flowers
• Birdhouses for feathered friends
• Hanging wind chimes or bells
• Glowing luminaries or lanterns
• Planters for succulents or herbs
Functional Pottery
• Mugs, cups, or tumblers
• Serving platters or plates
• Textured trays or bowls
• Vases for fresh or dried flowers
• Jewelry dishes, soap dishes, or spoon rests
Decorative & Sculptural
• Seasonal ornaments or décor pieces
• Wall pockets for flowers or notes
• Sculptural forms or abstract art pieces
• Personalized tiles or coasters
• Textured or stamped art panels
✨ Whether you dream of making garden flowers, mugs, trays, or something completely your own, join The Garden Potter in our sunny garden studio at Harbor City Art and let your creativity bloom!
Special Launch Price: $160 (regularly $200) Only 4 spots per session — Register now and save your spot!
Meet & Mingle at Harbor City Art
Meet & Mingle at Harbor City Art
Every Third Friday | 5–7 PM
Join us for an evening of art, conversation, and community at Harbor City Art’s monthly Meet & Mingle event. Each month features a new gallery refresh, live artist demos, and the chance to meet the makers behind the work.
Enjoy a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere—sip a glass of wine, stroll the gallery, and connect with fellow art lovers, makers, and friends. Whether you’re a regular visitor or discovering us for the first time, every Third Friday offers something fresh and inspiring.
Free and open to the public.
Located in the Eau Gallie Arts District
1555 North Harbor City Blvd. Melbourne, FL.
Autumn Baskets Workshop
🍂 Autumn Basket Weaving Workshop
Learn the art of basket weaving — an eco-friendly project that teaches a beautiful coiled and wrapped technique.
Holiday Earrings Workshop
With the holidays around the corner, it’s the perfect time to make a unique pair of earrings for yourself — or craft a thoughtful handmade gift for someone special!
Join artist Sheryl Blais for a creative afternoon learning how to design and hand-craft your own polymer clay earrings. In this relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll explore color, texture, pattern, and shape as you create lightweight, wearable art.
You’ll Learn
Conditioning and working with polymer clay
Shaping and sculpting techniques
Color blending, patterning, and surface detail
Baking, finishing, and attaching findings
What’s Included
All clay, tools, and materials
Earring hardware and findings
Step-by-step guidance from Sheryl
Finished earrings to take home
Whether you’re brand-new to polymer clay or already love making jewelry, you’ll leave with beautiful, one-of-a-kind earrings and a fresh creative spark.
Come create, experiment, and make something gorgeous — just in time for the holiday season!
Hand-built Pottery 4-week Session w/ The Garden Potter
🌿 Discover the joy of clay with The Garden Potter in our sunny garden pottery studio at Harbor City Art!
There’s something magical about making art surrounded by flowers, sunshine, and fresh air. In our garden studio, you’ll find a relaxed, inspiring space to slow down, get your hands in some clay, and discover what you can create.
This 4-week hand-built pottery session is designed to feel like working in a shared pottery studio—with space to create, guidance when you need it, and the camaraderie of making art alongside others.
Whether you’re brand new to clay or ready to keep building your skills, you’ll learn a variety of hand-building techniques through demonstrations, small group instruction, and one-on-one support—while working at your own pace and bringing your own ideas to life.
🗓 Sessions meet Saturdays 10am-1pm with additional Open Studio time available.
🌸 What’s Included in Each 4-Week Session
Small group instruction, demos, and one-on-one support
Use of studio clay and glazes
Use of studio stamps, textures, templates, molds, and tools
All bisque and glaze firings for your projects
🌿 What Can You Make?
The possibilities are endless, but here’s a few ideas for you:
Garden-Inspired Projects
• Whimsical ceramic garden flowers
• Birdhouses for feathered friends
• Hanging wind chimes or bells
• Glowing luminaries or lanterns
• Planters for succulents or herbs
Functional Pottery
• Mugs, cups, or tumblers
• Serving platters or plates
• Textured trays or bowls
• Vases for fresh or dried flowers
• Jewelry dishes, soap dishes, or spoon rests
Decorative & Sculptural
• Seasonal ornaments or décor pieces
• Wall pockets for flowers or notes
• Sculptural forms or abstract art pieces
• Personalized tiles or coasters
• Textured or stamped art panels
✨ Whether you dream of making garden flowers, mugs, trays, or something completely your own, join The Garden Potter in our sunny garden studio at Harbor City Art and let your creativity bloom!
Only 4 spots per session — Register Now and save your spot!
Art Glass Seahorse and Starfish Class w/Delynn Ellis
Join Melbourne Beach-glass artist, Delynn Ellis, for a Make-Your-Own-Seahorse and Starfish Class at Harbor City Art.
Students will learn cast glass fusing, which is the art of making a design with glass through a process of using extreme temperatures to melt two or more pieces of glass together into the shape of two different sea creatures. Learn the fundamentals of cutting and designing with colorful art glass.
The class participants' seahorse and starfish projects will vary in sizes and designs of 3”-4”. No experience is necessary.
The student’s creations will be fired in a kiln at another location and will be available for pick-up at Harbor City Art or pre-paid shipping the following week.
Material cost is $40 - Cash will be collected day of class.
You can choose to add onto your sea creatures by turning them into an ornament, garden stake, napkin weight, or framed art. Optional supplies for these enhancements can be purchased in class. Space is limited to 12 students. To sign up email names of participants to delynnellis@mac.com or text 719-502-5744.
Students will be enrolled and confirmed by email or text in the order received. Register early to ensure your spot. Check out more of Delynn’s glass projects on Facebook.com/DelynnEllisGlass/
September Meet & Mingle at Harbor City Art
Our monthly artist + community gathering is back on Friday, September 19th, from 5–7 PM at Harbor City Art.
Come spend an evening surrounded by creativity! Meet local artists, discover new work on the gallery walls and shelves, and enjoy light refreshments while connecting with our art-loving community. 🌟
Whether you’re an artist, collector, or simply someone who loves the energy of local art, this is the perfect way to kick off your weekend.
📍 Harbor City Art
1555 N Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32935
🕔 Friday, September 19 | 5–7 PM
Free + open to the public — bring a friend and join the fun!
August Meet & Mingle
You’re Invited! Join us for our August Meet & Mingle - a fun and inspiring evening of local creativity, live art, and community connection at Harbor City Art.