6 available slots per class, open to public. Ages 14+ (Minors must be accompanied by a guardian). $75 per student.

Begin your first steps or reacquaintance with glass! In 2-3 hours, you will learn the basic process of stained glass. Leave with your own free form creation (~6”x6”)

From here, you can continue with collaborative, project-based one time classes as you advance in your skill set, or, sign up for a custom course with regular studio access to explore the medium and hone your skills.

4 slots available, open to public. Ages 10+ (Minors must be accompanied by a guardian). $60 per student.

Begin your first steps or reacquaintance with ceramics! In 2-3 hours, you will learn the basic process of ceramic arts and compete up to two raw forms, which in the weeks to follow, will be ready for pick-up/delivery.

From here, you can continue with collaborative, project-based one time classes as you advance in your skill set, or, sign up for a custom course with regular studio access.

6 slots available, open to public. Ages 10+ (Minors must be accompanied by a guardian).

Find it, dig it out of the ground and either make something on the spot with raw, rock-filled clay, or learn clay processing and claim your own batch of clay for future use at a farm class.

Extracting clay to make something for your daily routine is deeply satisfying.

$50 for the foraging session with time on the grounds (2 hours) + 20% discount off your next class.

Private Class Size: 1-4 people. Ages 14+ (Minors must be accompanied by a guardian). 6 sessions / 3 hours per session. $600 per student, with discounts for a full class.

Schedule your 6 sessions based on your availability.

Covers every step of the glass art process: principles of design, tool acquaintance, glass-cutting, soldering and hanging methods. Includes access to Nick’s glass collection.

Goal: by the end of this course, you will be able to understand and create functional and aesthetic stained glass pieces that will stand the test of time, and you will be ready to take the next steps towards framing more complex and refined pieces, while exploring ways to expand the medium (See Intermediate and Advanced courses below).

Email itsabluefarm@gmail.com or fill out the contact form below to request dates.

Private Class Size: 1-4 people. Ages 10+ (Minors must be accompanied by a guardian). 6 sessions / 3 hours per session. $500 per student, with discounts for full class.

Covers electric wheel, manual wheel and hand building techniques.

Schedule your 6 sessions based on your availability. Each class is 3 hours with focused instruction adapted to your style and progress.

Over the course of 6 sessions, you will participate in each step of the process—from wild clay extraction (from the farm grounds!), clay processing, building, trimming, decorating techniques, glazing techniques and firing.

Goal: by the end of this course, to be able to consistently center clay on the wheel, use hand building techniques, and form small bowls, mugs, attach handles, carve designs, use oxides, apply glazes, and operate a kiln.

Email itsabluefarm@gmail.com or fill out the contact form below to request dates.

You’ve taken the intro class and you’re ready to expand your skillset and explore new forms!

Private Class Size: 1-2 people.

4 sessions, 3 hours each, scheduled to your availability. $300 each + sliding material fee (based on scale of pieces).

Explore one or more: Photo transfer, jewelry making, building bigger, portraiture, “fan art”, multimedia, mosaic, using negative space, narrative, 3d, lamps, and more.

Email itsabluefarm@gmail.com or fill out the contact form below to request dates.

You’ve taken the intro class and you’re on your way to building consistently and effectively.

Private Class Size: 1-2 students.

Schedule another 6 sessions according to your availability, 3 hours each. $500 per student.

Follow more advanced prompts and learn new techniques to build more challenging forms. Let’s make a mood board!

Email itsabluefarm@gmail.com or fill out the contact form below to request dates.

Consider a long-term stay on Blue Farm. Enjoy full access to the grounds and the tranquility of private communion with nature. Train alongside Nick and cross skill thresholds that usually take years to discover. Unplug (or stream all of Twilight while we work). Starting at $1500 per week, room and board included. Open to individuals or pairs. Learn more.