Youth Ceramics Classes with Autumn Harrison
Autumn Harrison will teach a variety of ceramics classes focusing on hand building or throwing clay on the pottery wheel. These recurring 4-week classes will enable students to truly develop and build on their skills. Member discounts are available. Come play with clay! Your child will learn and create their own handmade ceramics from scratch using a variety of different building and decoration techniques. No experience needed. Autumn Harrison grew up in North Florida before moving to Vancouver, Canada where she worked as a motion graphics artist specializing in 3D digital sculpting. Growing up, she always had a passion for the arts, but found her true love taking an introductory wheel throwing class after moving back to Jacksonville. She especially enjoys experimenting with new forms while incorporating different surface design and glazing styles. When she isn’t in the studio, Autumn enjoys exploring the local waterways on kayak, traveling with her kids, and spending quality time with friends.
Kids Hand-Building Classes - 4 Classes for Kids Ages 6+
Wednesdays from 3:30-5pm
October 5, 12, 19, 26
Open to kids and teens ages 6+
No experience necessary
$180 for Cultural Center members; $200 for non-members
Supplies are included
In each beginner class, we will experiment with new hand building techniques. Students will explore making functional and decorative ceramics using coil, pinch, and slab hand building methods. Experimenting with clay for relaxation and gaining confidence in their skills.
Youth Pottery Throwing Classes - 4 week sessions
Tuesdays from 3:30-5pm
October 4, 11, 18, 25 (4 classes)
Open to kids and teens ages 12+
No experience necessary
$180 for Cultural Center members; $200 for non-members
Supplies are included
In each beginner class, we will work on the pottery wheel to learn the fundamentals of wedging clay, opening, pulling up, and shaping your pots. Your child will learn about the stages that clay goes through – from wet, to leather-hard, to bone-dry and about the hand-tools used for trimming and creating texture on pots, experimenting with clay for relaxation and gaining confidence in their skills.
Weekly Youth Drama and Improv Class with Sheri Lahris - Saturday Classes are Back!
Saturdays from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM in Nocatee Health Village starting August 2022
Flagler Health+ - 351 Town Plaza Avenue, STE 205
Monthly bundles available - ex: $100 for August 2022 ($25/class)
Open to children ages 9+
Advance registration required
Class Description:
“I believe the secret for actors is to have excellent teachers/mentors on their journey. I have taught actors for over 35 years, and the one thing that is very very clear to me is like in any profession, those that train and work hard do the best, and are of course the most fulfilled.
I began my career by teaching child actors on the set of Disney, MGM & Universal Studios, and was lucky enough to teach students like McCully Culkin, Keri Russell, Ryan Gosling and many other child stars. I worked on location and sound stages for TV sitcoms and feature films. At Nickelodeon I taught Melissa Joan Hart (Clarissa Explains it All), and Mario Lopez of (Saved By The Bell). I enjoyed working on many Universal movies like 'Passenger 57' with Wesley Snipes, and 'Matinee' with John Goodman, and a TV series called “Heavens to Betsy” with Dolly Parton. Working 6 years in Orlando and being “in front” and “behind” the camera prepared me very well to understand the business.
Birthday Party!
Spend time with your friends creating unique art and celebrating your birthday!
Choose from one of our packages with a professional artist. (Based upon artist availability.)
1. What is Your Watercolor?
2. Dare to Draw
3. “It's All About You”: Improv and Art
To learn more or check on availability, contact Toni Thomas, Programs Manager at 904-280-0614 ext.1206 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Kids’ Night Out
Stay tuned for our next Kids Night Out!
Kids Night Out events are fun evenings led by an art instructor, where parents can drop off kids ages 4-11 from 6pm-9pm.
Take a night off and let your littles have some fun!
Each night is themed with an art project, pizza, and a movie!
Virtual Music Lessons with Sabrina Krisberg
Private Piano or Orchestra with Sabrina Krisberg
Tuesdays as scheduled
All Ages
Cost: Varies
Don’t miss your opportunity to unleash your creativity in one of our many art classes and workshops. If you are an artist, novice or professional, we have programs that will enhance your creative process and artwork. Pre-Registration is required for all programs. All supplies are included unless otherwise noted. Please review our Program Policies before registering. If you are unsure about the status of your membership, please call 904-280-0614 ext. 1206. If you would like to become a member of the Cultural Center, please visit membership. If you have a child with special needs, please call TWO WEEKS prior to registration to ensure we can provide adequate services for your young artist.
These programs are sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, National Endowment for the Arts, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.
First Coast Cultural Center is supported by a grant from the Dr. JoAnn Crisp-Ellert Fund at The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida. The funds will be used to support the Kick StART afterschool visual arts program at Osceola Elementary, a Title 1 school in St. Augustine.
About The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida
Now in it’s 56th year, The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida (www.jaxcf.org) is Florida’s oldest and largest community foundation. The Foundation works to stimulate philanthropy to build a better place. The Foundation has more than $482 million in assets and has made grants in excess of $550 million since 1964.
First Coast Cultural Center is a proud supporter of the Sustainable Development Goals, a United Nations initiative.
Discounts for Cultural Center Members!
Contact Toni Thomas, Programs Manager at 904-280-0614 ext.1206 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
