CLASSES FOR ALL AGES
Make something
remarkable.
Explore hands-on classes led by working PVAA artists. Learn a new medium, strengthen your practice, and create alongside the Pomona Valley arts community.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A welcoming place
to begin.
Classes are hosted through Gallery SOHO and in partnership with the Alexander Hughes Community Center. Offerings vary throughout the year.
01 Choose your class
Browse current workshops and find the medium, age group, and experience level that fits.
02 Reserve your place
Follow the registration link for current dates, availability, fees, and supply details.
03 Come create
Bring your curiosity. Your instructor will guide the process and help you make the work your own.
FIND YOUR MEDIUM
Classes shaped by
curiosity.
From first-time makers to experienced artists, our workshops make room for experimentation, conversation, and personal growth.
CLASS 01
Clay Workshop
Shape, glaze, and finish functional or sculptural clay pieces with guidance from PVAA ceramic artists.
Workshops:
Every Friday from 11 AM to 1:30 PM.
Clay Workshop Guidelines:
$50 per participant per week (materials and tools provided)
CLASS 02
Brush Art with Susan Perry
Build confidence with color, composition, and expressive mark-making in an encouraging studio setting.
CLASS 03
Photography with Cory Byers
Strengthen the way you see and frame the world through approachable, hands-on photography instruction.
Photography Class Schedule
Upcoming classes and dates to be determined. Interested students, please contact the teacher with the contact information provided below.
Photography Class Guidelines:
Participants will provide their camera and equipment: DSLR or Mirrorless camera is preferred.
$45 per class.
Additional questions may be addressed to Cory via email:
OFFSITE CLASSES
Classes at the
Alexander Hughes Center.
PVAA has partnered with the City of Claremont to provide the popular art classes below. These classes are offered at Alexander Hughes Community Center, 1700 Danbury Road Claremont 91711.
CLASS 01
Making Mosaics
Tuesdays 6-8:30pm
Sept 3 – Sept 24
Oct 1 – Oct 22
Oct 29 – Nov 19
Resident/Non Resident Fee $113/$118 + $75 Materials Fee
Instructor Tessa McVaugh
CLASS 02
Painting with Primary Colors
Thursdays 3:30-5:30pm
Sept 3 – Oct 29
*no class 10/15/26
Resident/Non Resident Fee $113/$118 + $40 Materials Fee
Instructor Lucien van Oosten
CLASS 03
Introduction to Stained Glass
Wednesdays 6-8:30pm
Sept 2 – 23
Sept 30 – October
Oct 28 – Nov 18
*no class on 11/11/26
Resident/Non Resident Fee $113/118 + $75 Materials Fee
Instructor Tessa McVaugh
CLASS 04
Zen Brush Workshop
Saturdays 10:00-Noon
September 19
October 17
November 21
December 19
Resident/Non Resident Fee $63/$68 + $25 Materials Fee
Instructor Susan Perry
YOUR NEXT IDEA STARTS HERE
Ready to make
art with us?
See what is currently available and save your place in an upcoming PVAA class.