Monday Classes
Home School Art Class
Unique art experience for your child and for yourself! Sona Knox, Artist and Certified Teacher will customize this class to meet you and your child's interests and abilities. Drawing, painting, pottery wheel, print making, sculpting lessons are available. Class size is limited, contact us today!
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Ages: K - 12th grade
Cost: $48 per month, all materials included
Location: Art House in downtown McKinney
Instructor: Sona Knox
Registration: Contact Sona by email at sona-knox@sbcglobal.net or at the Art House
Teen Painting & Drawing
These classes meet once a week for 1 – 3 hours, and are taught by professional Artists. Several teachers have degrees in Art and/or Art Eduction. The tuition includes all materials, unless designated by the teacher. Students may start at any time. Please contact the teacher directly.
Time: 4 - 6pm
Cost: $60
Teacher: Sona Knox. Contact Sona by email at: sona-knox@sbcglobal.net
Clay/Pottery Wheel
Do something you have always wanted to do-learn how to throw on the pottery wheel to make your own bowls, plates and cups! Hand build boxes, sculpt animals and hang out with other potters every Monday evening. You'll love it! Families welcome!
Time: 6 – 8pm
Ages: All ages
Cost: $60 per month plus clay
Location: Art House in downtown McKinney
Instructor: Sona Knox
Registration: Contact Sona by email at: sona-knox@sbcglobal.net or at the Art House
Drawing What You See - Level 1, Jan 30 – Mar 5
This course will teach the basic skills necessary to draw what you see. Learning basic perspective with an emphasis on foreshortening and shading will allow students to draw what they see with increasing accuracy. Using right-brain exercises and other tested methods, students will sharpen their visual perception skills. Projects will include several still-lifes using drawing pencils, vine charcoal and scratchboard.
Monday evenings, Jan 30 - March 5
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Age: 12 - Adult
Cost: $140.00/ 6 weeks, plus minimal supply fee
Register with instructor Evy Pitcher at evympitcher@yahoo.com
Drawing What You See - Level 2, Mar 19 - Ap 23
This course will build on the foundational principles taught in level 1 with an introduction to color theory and projects using dry, colored mediums such as colored pencils and soft pastels. Level 1 is a prerequisite to this course.
Monday evenings, March 19 - April 23
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Age: 12 - Adult
Cost: $140.00 / 6 weeks, plus minimal supply fee
Register with instructor Evy Pitcher at evympitcher@yahoo.com
Tuesday Classes
Home School Art Class
Unique art experience for your child and for yourself! Sona Knox, Artist and Certified Teacher will customize this class to meet you and your child's interests and abilities. Drawing, painting, pottery wheel, print making, sculpting lessons are available. Class size is limited, contact us today!
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Ages: K - 12th grade
Cost: $48 per month, all materials included
Location: Art House in downtown McKinney
Instructor: Sona Knox
Registration: Contact Sona by email at sona-knox@sbcglobal.net or at the Art House
Open Clay Studio
This is ideal for the experienced potter! Use of the wheel and firings.
Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Ages: Teens & Adults only
Art House students - No cost
Location: Art House in downtown McKinney
Instructor: Each other
Registration: Contact Sona by email at sona-knox@sbcglobal.net or at the Art House
Home School Art Class
Unique art experience for your child and for yourself! Sona Knox, Artist and Certified Teacher will customize this class to meet you and your child's interests and abilities. Drawing, painting, pottery wheel, print making, sculpting lessons are available. Class size is limited, contact us today!
Time: 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Ages: K - 12th grade
Cost: $60 per month, plus clay costs
Instructor: Sona Knox
Registration: Contact Sona by email at sona-knox@sbcglobal.net or at the Art House
Kids Clay/Pottery Wheel
Children will learn to throw on the pottery wheel making their own vessels and to sculpt animals or other creations. This is taught by Ms. Sona Knox - potter, teacher and active artist.
Time: 4:00 - 6 PM
Ages: 6 - 13
Cost: $60 per month, plus clay
Location: Art House in downtown McKinney
Instructor: Sona Knox
Registration: Contact Sona by email at sona-knox@sbcglobal.net or at the Art House
Printmaking/Drawing
Explore the many facets of creating an image and multiples through a series of hands on print experiences. Hand printing, carving and the use of the etching press will be covered. For the serious student aged 8 through teens. $80 per month materials included.
Time: 4:20 – 5:35
Lynne Hubner - register via lynnehubnerprints.com.
Beginning Watercolor Classs
Tuesdays, January 24 through February 28
The class will start with the basics of Watercolor: learning about brushes, paint and paper, how to mix and apply paint, exciting tricks and techniques; all in a non-stressful, fun environment. Students will create several finished paintings, while getting a good feel for a unique, enjoyable, and very beautiful medium. This class will run concurrently with the intermediate class.
Cost is $120 for the six week class. There is a one-time supply fee of $10, unless you have your own paints and paper and prefer to use them.
Time:6:00 — 8:30pm
Ages: Adult
Cost: $120 / 6 weeks; $10 supply fee covers all supplies
Location: Art House in downtown McKinney
Instructor: Renee Wrenwood
Registration: email Renee at wrenwood-art@sbcglobal.net
Clay/Pottery Wheel
Do something you have always wanted to do! Learn how to throw on the pottery wheel to make your own bowls, plates and cups! Hand build boxes, sculpt animals and hang out with other potters every Tuesday evening. You'll love it!
Time: 6 - 9 PM
Ages: Teens & Adult
Cost: $80 per month plus clay
Location: Art House in downtown McKinney
Instructor: Sona Knox
Registration: Contact Sona by email at sona-knox@sbcglobal.net or at the Art House
Wednesday Classes
Clay/Pottery Wheel
Do something you have always wanted to do-learn how to throw on the pottery wheel to make your own bowls, plates and cups! Hand build boxes, sculpt animals and hang out with other potters every Wednesday morning. You'll love it! This is an on-going class from September through May.
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: Adult - beginners through intermediate
Cost: $80 per month plus clay (approx. $10 for 25# of clay)
Location: Art House in downtown McKinney
Instructor: Laura Wilson
Registration: Contact Laura at laura@thewilsonshome.com
Homeschool class
Every week we will work on 2-3 different projects, in multiple two and three-dimensional media (tempera, acrylic, oils for older students, clay, block-printing, sculpture, collage, and more). We also focus on artists and art history.
Time: 9-10:30am
Ages: 4yrs - 6th grade
Cost: $60/month, most supplies included.
Instructor: Annie Royer. Call Annie Royer at 214-679-1124.
Teen hand-building class
Whether you've ever considered yourself artistic or not, working with clay can be both a relaxing and satisfying experience! Do something you have always wanted to do - learn how to make your own bowls, plates and cups! Hand build boxes, sculpt animals and hang out with other potters every week. You'll love it! Class size is limited to 6 so contact Laura today to save your spot!
Time: Wednesdays 10:00a — 12:00p (5 weeks)
Spring Session begins April 5
Cost: $80 – includes clay, glazes and firings!
Registration: Contact Laura at mailto:laura@thepottersheart.net
Drawing What You See - Level 1, Feb.1 - March 7
This course will teach the basic skills necessary to draw what you see. Learning basic perspective with an emphasis on foreshortening and shading will allow students to draw what they see with increasing accuracy. Using right-brain exercises and other tested methods, students will sharpen their visual perception skills. Projects will include several still-lifes using drawing pencils, vine charcoal and scratchboard.
Wednesday mornings, Feb.1 - March 7
Time 10:30am - 12:30pm
Age: 10 - Adult
Cost: $140.00/ 6 weeks, plus minimal supply fee
Register with instructor Evy Pitcher at evympitcher@yahoo.com
Drawing What You See - Level 2, Mar 21-Apr 25
This course will build on the foundational principles taught in level 1 with an introduction to color theory and projects using dry, colored mediums such as colored pencils and soft pastels. Level 1 is a prerequisite to this course.
Wednesday mornings, March 21- April 25
Time: 10:30am - 12:30 pm
Age: 10 - Adult
Cost: $140.00 / 6 weeks, plus minimal supply fee
Register with instructor Evy Pitcher at evympitcher@yahoo.com
Clay/Pottery Wheel
Do something you have always wanted to do-learn how to throw on the pottery wheel to make your own bowls, plates and cups! Hand build boxes, sculpt animals and hang out with other potters every Wednesday morning. You'll love it! This is an on-going class from September through May.
Time: 12:30am - 3:30pm
Ages: Adult - beginners through intermediate
Cost: $80 per month plus clay (approx. $10 for 25# of clay)
Location: Art House in downtown McKinney
Instructor: Laura Wilson
Registration: Contact Laura at laura@thewilsonshome.com
Home School Arts and Crafts Class
For students who love doing crafts and making gifts for their family and friends. The class agenda is created by the interest of students and voted on by the class as a whole. Projects usually include decoupage (creating frames, mirrors, and boxes with paper, paint and more), paper Mache, jewelry, cookie baking/decorating, painting (on canvas, wood and glass), tie dye, pottery and more. During the holidays we made wreaths, ornaments and ginger bread houses. Class size is limited to 8, contact Magda if your need more information and to sign up.
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Ages: 7 and up
Cost: $65 plus materials fee (normally $17 - $27)
Location: Art House in downtown McKinney
Instructor: Magda Dia
Registration: Contact Magda magdadiausa@gmail.com
Clay/Pottery Wheel
Do something you have always wanted to do! Learn how to throw on the pottery wheel to make your own bowls, plates and cups! Hand build boxes, sculpt animals and hang out with other potters every Tuesday evening. You'll love it!
Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Ages: Teens & Adult
Cost: $60 per month plus clay
Location: Art House in downtown McKinney
Instructor: April Smith
Registration: Contact April by email at
Aprilsmith200978@yahoo.com or at the Art House
Arts and Crafts
If your child just loves art, all art, this may be the perfect class for them! Projects are varied and fun and include: painting, decorating, building, sculpting, pottery, jewelry, decoupage, papier-mâché, tie dye and so much more. All projects are decided on by the students and all ideas are welcome. Additionally, each month we take a walking fieldtrip to explore the neighborhood (so far we’ve been to Chick Charm and made darling necklaces, Walls of Clay to paint pottery and a local bakery for baking and decorating cookies and cakes). Class is offered on Wednesdays and Fridays and is limited to 10 students.
Time: 4:30pm – 6:30 pm
Ages: Children and Teens
Cost: $65 per month plus material fees (varies)
Location: Art House in downtown McKinney
Instructor: Magda Dia
Registration: Contact Magda magdadiausa@gmail.com or 214.937.9153
Adult Hand-Building class
Learn how to make your own bowls, plates, and cups. Hand build boxes, sculpt animals and hang out with other potters every week! You'll love it!
Time: Wednesdays 7:00pm — 9:00pm (ongoing)
Ages: Adults
Cost: $65 per month plus clay
Registration: Contact Laura at mailto:laura@thepottersheart.net
Thursday Classes
Drawing & Painting Class
This is a basic drawing and painting class designed to introduce new students to the skills required to accurately render what they see. It is also an opportunity for the more advanced artist to gain some visual and creative practice in drawing and painting that will enhance any artistic endeavors.
The class objective is to provide the "tools" necessary to draw and paint with confidence and to develop within the student the ability to see the world the way artists' see. From there, assignments lead the student to express their own individual creativity.
Time: 9:00 -10:30 am
Ages: 10 thru Adult
Cost: $60 per Month
Instructor: Cate Robbins
Registration: Contact Cate at clrobbins@ymail.com
Home School Art Class
Unique art experience for your child and for yourself! Sona Knox, Artist and Certified Teacher will customize this class to meet you and your child's interests and abilities. Drawing, painting, pottery wheel, print making, sculpting lessons are available. Class size is limited, contact us today!
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Ages: K - 12th grade
Cost: $48 per month, all materials included
Instructor: Sona Knox
Registration: Contact Sona by email at sona-knox@sbcglobal.net or at the Art House
Painting with Cate
This is a general study in painting including composition and techniques in acrylic, watercolor, oil, colored pencil and mixed media. See www.caterobbins.net for reference as to my experience and techniques. Supply needs for the class will be ongoing as we explore the different mediums.
Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
Ages: 10 thru Adult
Cost: $60 per Month
Location: Art House in downtown McKinney
Instructor: Cate Robbins
Registration: Contact Cate at clrobbins@ymail.com
Home School Art Class
Unique art experience for your child and for yourself! Sona Knox, Artist and Certified Teacher will customize this class to meet you and your child's interests and abilities. Drawing, painting, pottery wheel, print making, sculpting lessons are available. Class size is limited, contact us today!
Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: K - 12th grade
Cost: $60 per month, all materials included
Location: Art House in downtown McKinney
Instructor: Sona Knox
Registration: Contact Sona by email at sona-knox@sbcglobal.net or at the Art House
Painting & Drawing for Kids
Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Cost: $60
This class is ideal for the grade school student who loves to draw and paint! Your child will complete individualized projects that develop their drawing and painting skills and knowledge.
Instructor: Sona Knox. Contact Sona by email at sona-knox@sbcglobal.net
Art-of-the-Month
Back again with new projects and a deeper investigation into mediums previously explored. For students 8 through teens interested in developing their skills in a focused setting.
Time: 4:20pm - 5:35pm
Ages: 8th – teens
Cost: $80 per month; supplies included
Instructor: Lynne Hubner, artist and art instructor
Registration: Email Lynne at Lynne@lynnehubnerprints.com
After School Hand-Building Class
For students who are interested in learning more about pottery. You will create several unique pottery pieces using basic hand-building techniques.
Class size is limited to 6 so contact Laura as soon as possible!
Time: 5 week sessions on Thursdays, 4:30pm — 6:30pm;
Spring session begins April 5.
Ages: Elem thru High School
Cost: $80 includes all instruction, materials and firings
Registration: Contact Laura at mailto:laura@thepottersheart.net
Corks and Clay!
All supplies are provided for you to create a unique piece of pottery that will be fired an ready to use the next week!
All you need to bring is your favorite drink, snacks (no peanuts) and your friends!
First Thursday of each month: 6:30pm-9:00pm.
Begins: March 1st.
Cost: only $20 for a creative evening of fun! Space is limited so contact Laura to save your spot for the March 1st class.
Contact Laura to register: Laura Canfield at laura@thepottersheart.net.
Have a group for a special event? Book a private Corks and Clay evening. Contact Laura for details: mailto:laura@thepottersheart.net.
Friday Classes
Clay/Pottery Wheel
Do something you have always wanted to do-learn how to throw on the pottery wheel to make your own bowls, plates and cups! Hand build boxes, sculpt animals and hang out with other potters every Friday morning. You'll love it! This is an on-going class from September through May.
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: Adult - beginners through intermediate
Cost: $80 per month plus clay (approx. $10 for 25# of clay)
Location: Art House in downtown McKinney
Instructor: Laura Wilson
Registration: Contact Laura at laura@thewilsonshome.com".
Clay Class for Kids
Children will learn to throw on the pottery wheel, to hand build, and to sculpt in a relaxed, nurturing environment that encourages creative expression.
Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 6 - 13 years
Cost: $60 per month plus clay (First 25# of clay included)
Location: Art House in downtown McKinney
Instructor: Jennifer Burke
Registration: Email Jennifer at jenniferb878@sbcglobal.net
Arts and Crafts
If your child just loves art, all art, this may be the perfect class for them! Projects are varied and fun and include: painting, decorating, building, sculpting, pottery, jewelry, decoupage, papier-mâché, tie dye and so much more. All projects are decided on by the students and all ideas are welcome. Additionally, each month we take a walking fieldtrip to explore the neighborhood (so far we’ve been to Chick Charm and made darling necklaces, Walls of Clay to paint pottery and a local bakery for baking and decorating cookies and cakes). Class is offered on Wednesdays and Fridays and is limited to 10 students.
Time: 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Ages: Children and Teens
Cost: $65 per month plus material fees (varies)
Location: Art House in downtown McKinney
Instructor: Magda Dia
Registration: Contact Magda magdadiausa@gmail.com or 214.937.9153
Saturday Classes
Saturday Morning Adult Art Class
Have you ever wanted to try drawing and/or painting or would you like to take your artwork to the next level? Saturday mornings from 8:30 – 10:00 meet with Cate Robbins for individualized art instruction for adults including drawing and painting in acrylic, oil and watercolor. Class size is limited so contact Cate today to secure your place.
Classes begin the first Saturday in January.
Time: 8:30am - 10:00am
Tuition: $60 per month payable at the first class of each month.
Cate’s work can be seen at www.caterobbins.net, catesart.etsy.com and colorbookworld.etsy.com.
Contact Cate at clrobbins@ymail.com or 972-658-2785.
Kids Clay/Pottery Wheel
class size limited to 10 to 12 students. Do something you have always wanted to do-learn how to throw on the pottery wheel to make your own bowls, plates and cups! Hand build boxes, sculpt animals and hang out with other potters every Saturday morning. You'll love it!
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 5 - 11
Cost: $60 per month, plus clay
Location: Art House in downtown McKinney
Instructor: Sona Knox
Registration: Contact Sona by email at sona-knox@sbcglobal.net or at the Art House
Children's Art Class
This is a basic art class with emphasis on drawing skills as they relate to development of an "artist's eye". Drawing, painting, printmaking and other media will be explored.
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3rd - 5th grade
Cost: $60 per month
Location: Art House in downtown McKinney
Instructor: Cate Robbins
Registration: Contact the Art House or contact Cate at clrobbins@ymail.com
Art Class for 6th Grade to Adult
Basic art class with emphasis on drawing skills as they relate to development of an "artist's eye". Drawing, painting, printmaking and other media will be explored.
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 6th grade to Adult
Cost: $60 per month (includes materials)
Location: Art House in downtown McKinney
Instructor: Cate Robbins
Registration: Contact the Art House or contact Cate at clrobbins@ymail.com
Watercolor Techniques
In class we will explore different techniques in watercolor painting. The basics will be covered as well as some non-traditional applications. Students provide their own supplies as needed.
Ages: teen - adult
Time: Saturdays from 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Fee: $60 per month
Contact Cate at clrobbins@ymail.com
Clay/Pottery Wheel
Do something you have always wanted to do-learn how to throw on the pottery wheel to make your own bowls, plates and cups! Hand build boxes, sculpt animals and hang out with other potters every Saturday morning. You'll love it!
Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Teens & Adult
Cost: $60 per month, plus clay
Location: Art House in downtown McKinney
Instructor: Sona Knox
Registration: Contact Sona by email at sona-knox@sbcglobal.net or at the Art House
Open Clay Studio
For Art House enrolled adults and teens only! Free, but no instruction.
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages: All potters / clay workers
Art House students - No cost
Location: Art House in downtown McKinney
Instructor: Each other
Registration: Contact Sona by email at sona-knox@sbcglobal.net or at the Art House
