Learn to throw on the wheel in our ceramics studio. We run multi-week wheel throwing courses on weekday mornings and evenings, one-day "try it" handbuilding sessions for first-timers, raku firing days, and clay workshops for kids, along with painting, fiber arts and glass classes.
Manor Mill is in Monkton, in Northern Baltimore County: an easy drive from neighboring Harford County and southern Pennsylvania, and just 20 minutes from Baltimore City.
with Deetzie Walker
Learn how to weave a scarf on a rigid heddle loom in this 2-session class. (Oct 23 and Oct 30 at 11:30am) In the first session, skills covered will be learning about a rigid heddle loom, warping the loom, and practicing weaving your scarf. You will be able to take it home with you to finish it at your own pace. In the second session, you will learn how to remove it from the loom, and we’ll discuss various finishing techniques.Materials required are two skeins of worsted-weight yarn. Upon enrollment, the instructor will contact you with further details about obtaining the correct yarn for your first scarf!The listed price includes both classes. Ages 12+ Interested in a more personalized experience? We also offer private and one-on-one classes or small group classes. To inquire, please email info@manor-mill.com.
$90.00 drop-in
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with Shea Kister
(*Note this Class is Open for Current Students only.*)In this 8-week ceramics course, students will be introduced to skills including throwing, trimming, and glazing. Basic forms on the wheel include cups, bowls, small plates and vases. As students progress, more complex forms and techniques will be introduced. Every class will start with a demonstration by the instructor, followed by time working with clay with instructor supervision and encouragement. For students with little to no prior wheel experience. Includes 25lb clay and bisque firing. Glazing additional charge. No Previous wheel throwing experience needed. Ages 18+. Additional Notes: -Expect to get messy (wear appropriate clothing/shoes & bring a lap towel) -Cut Fingernails -Bring Hair ties -Snacks/drinks welcome -BYOB welcome for Ages 21+
$350.00 drop-in
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Teresa Stecher with Barn Dancer Studio
In this 8-week ceramics course, students will be introduced to skills including throwing, trimming, and glazing. Basic forms on the wheel include cups, bowls, small plates and vases. As students progress, more complex forms and techniques will be introduced. Every class will start with a demonstration by the instructor, followed by time working with clay with instructor supervision and encouragement. For students with little to no prior wheel experience. Includes 25lb clay and bisque firing. Glazing additional charge. No Previous wheel throwing experience needed. Ages 18+. Additional Notes: -Expect to get messy (wear appropriate clothing/shoes & bring a lap towel) -Cut Fingernails -Bring Hair ties -Snacks/drinks/byob welcome for 21+Note: No Class November 26 (Thanksgiving)
$305.00 drop-in
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with Nancy Fine
Join us for a wonderful weekend of outdoor (plein air) painting with artist, Nancy Fine! Nancy is a local professional plein air painter who exhibits her work both regionally and nationally. Learn more about Nancy below. This two-day event will be held at Manor Mill's satellite property off Sheppard Road across the street from the Manor Mill building itself All skill levels welcome, beginner through advanced, but participants must bring all their own supplies. Ages 12+. *This class meets on October 31 & November 1st from 12pm to 4pm.Please reach out with any questions regarding materials to Nancy Fine (artistnancyfine@gmail.com).Materials List:Oil, Watercolor, or Acrylic PaintsEaselPaint surfacePainting supplies-(paper towels, palette, various brushes, water/solvents, etc.)Proper clothing for the outdoorsWater & SnacksBug spray/SunscreenNancy Fine's Bio: As a long-time resident of Northern Baltimore County, Maryland, Nancy is inspired by the views around her. Nancy's preferred medium is oil paint on linen boards. She has competed in many fast-paced juried and non-juried plein air events, sometimes having only 2-3 hours to choose a subject, complete the painting, and have it framed for the competition. Nancy's interest in Plein Air painting has evolved over the past seven years. In a transition from realism, Plein Air has provided the perfect vehicle for expressing her love of the outdoors and awareness of nature. The success of Nancy's work is the result of not only her interpretation of the ever-changing natural surroundings, but of her use of lush colors, and the freedom of brushwork and her palette knife. Nancy earned a Bachelor of Arts from Notre Dame College. She has taken numerous classes and workshops at locations including Zoll Studio in Baltimore, and The Torpedo Factory and Yellow Barn, both in Virginia. IG: @nancykfine
$110.00 drop-in
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with Deetzie Walker
Manor Mill is offering these workshops to benefit The Thanksgiving Potholder Project (https://thanksgivingpotholderproject.com) which is an organization that donates potholders to the local Maryland charities that provide Thanksgiving dinners. Ages 6+ and beginners are welcome!Manor Mill is offering these free workshops to benefit The Thanksgiving Potholder Project (https://thanksgivingpotholderproject.com) which is an organization that donates potholders to the local Maryland charities that provide Thanksgiving dinners. Ages 6+ and beginners are welcome!Registration is required as we have a limited amount of materials available. While this class is usually free, we found that offering free registration caused some registration issues last year. To help prevent this, we’ve made the class $1. Your $1 registration fee will be donated directly to the project!If you’d like to make an additional donation, please feel free to bring it with you to class and give it to your instructor.
$1.00 drop-in
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with Lauren Siegel
Discover the art of mosaic in this beginner-friendly workshop using recycled stained glass, mirrors, beads, and other unique materials. You’ll design and create your own mosaic fish while learning the basics of composition, color mixing, and material placement. Guidance will be provided to help you develop a design that feels both balanced and personal. We will have a few different shapes of fish you may choose from at the beginning of class.Your piece will need to dry, and we’ll grout the work later in the week. You’re welcome to return to attend the hands-on grouting demo or simply pick up your finished mosaic later on.Grouting Date: Saturday, November 7 from 1-2pm. If you are unable to attend, you may pick up your finished work at the front desk during our open hours: Wed-Sun 12pm-6pm.All tools and materials are included—just bring your creativity! Ages 12+ (minors must be accompanied by an adult)*Please note the image for this class is not the exact image of what you will make but an example to show what it may look like.
$75.00 drop-in
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Sara Smigle with SmiggArt
Come experience the joy of stained glass art and leave with your very own stained glass sun catcher. Explore the colors and textures of stained glass, learn design rules, and experience every step of the stained glass process from start to finish. Choose from a selection of designs and glass. All materials included. Beginner course no experience needed 16 and up.
$150.00 drop-in
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with Josh Rodriguez
Participates will make a laced tote bag. Using premium leather that is pre-cut to size by the instructor, each student will mark and punch holes in the bag. Then the students will use leather lace to assemble the bag, lacing the bottom and both side seams. The students will then rivet straps to the bag. Each student will be able to choose short or long handles. Demo will be present to help choose. The finished dimension of the bag is about 12" tall by 12" wide and 3" deep. The leather used for the bags will be brown in color. Strapping with be brown as well. Ages 14+ (must be accompanied by an adult with a ticket).
$195.00 drop-in
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Kari Dern with Become Spellbound
Join Baltimore artist Kari Dern of Become Spellbound for a cozy evening of fall creativity and needle felting. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics of needle felting while creating your own charming wool pumpkin. Kari will guide you through the process to bring your pumpkin to life, with plenty of room to make them your own. No previous needle felting experience is necessary. All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with a handmade pumpkin ready to add a little autumn magic to your home. Ages 18 and up
$48.00 drop-in
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Rose Rogge with Mosaics By Rose
Participants will make their very own stained glass mosaic, a timeless piece of art that will transform the light in their home for years to come. What on earth is a stained glass mosaic? You start with a picture frame with only the clear glass. The mosaic is created by glueing broken colored glass onto the clear glass in the design of your own creation. The final touch is grouting the mosaic to fill in the opening between the colored glass. Participates will need to wear a mask while using glue. Eye protection and respirator are included. Frame size will be 8x10. Ages 16+
$85.00 drop-in
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with Stacy Lund Levy
Come and paint Maryland's favorite crustacean with exhibiting artist Stacy Lund Levy in this 2.5 hour intermediate watercolor class! Stacy is an incredible artist, illustrator, and instructor with quite the exhibition record. This is your chance to learn from a master of the medium, experiment with watercolors, and to push the limits of your painting skills. In this class, we will focus on creating lights and darks in a rainbow of color. Water and a limited palette of six paint colors will be needed to begin your creative journey. Basic watercolor experience required. We look forward to having you at Manor Mill for this special one time class!Ages 16+Manor Mill will Provide: Basic Watercolor paper 140 lb. - 9” x 12” (up to 3 sheets per person) Watercolor brushes, Pencils, Paper towels, Water cups, & palettesRecommended Materials: 6 Watercolor paint tubes: Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine blue, Cobalt Blue, Quinacridone Gold (yellow), Yellow Ochre, & Burnt sienna , #8, #10, or #12 Watercolor brushes.*If you have supplies, please bring the color palette you are comfortable with.
$90.00 drop-in
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with Lauren Siegel
Discover the art of mosaic in this beginner-friendly workshop using recycled stained glass, mirrors, beads, and other unique materials. You’ll design and create your own mosaic leaf while learning the basics of composition, color mixing, and material placement. Guidance will be provided to help you develop a design that feels both balanced and personal. We will have a few different shapes of leaves you may choose from at the beginning of class.Your piece will need to dry, and we’ll grout the work later in the week. You’re welcome to return to attend the hands-on grouting demo or simply pick up your finished mosaic later on.Grouting Date: Saturday, November 14 from 1-2pm. If you are unable to attend, you may pick up your finished work at the front desk during our open hours: Wed-Sun 12pm-6pm.All tools and materials are included—just bring your creativity! Ages 12+ (minors must be accompanied by an adult)*Please note the image for this class is not the exact image of what you will make but an example to show what it may look like.
$75.00 drop-in
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Teresa Stecher with Barn Dancer Studio
***PRICE IS PER COUPLE*** Come with your significant other/first date/best friend/family member...whomever! We'll have a crash course in making pottery on the wheel. Each pair will use one wheel and have the opportunity to make 3 to 4 pieces total. Choose your glaze colors - we take care of the rest. We'll provide everything you need to create. You just bring your sense of fun. BYOB if you like. *please note, 2 people are covered in the $125 cost of this workshop. If you come to class and realize you have accidentally purchased 2 spots, we cannot offer a refund due to the high-demand of this class. Thank you for your understanding.
$125.00 drop-in
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Michael Seipp with Baltimore Screen Painter
The Baltimore Screen Painting workshop will include a presentation on the history of the painted screen in Baltimore, a slide show of historic and current screens, a how-to for a painted screen and the opportunity to paint either a screen you bring from home (please wash it before bringing it) or a miniature screen! This is a hands-on fun time! No age limitation, no previous experience. It is strongly recommended that for children under 7 years of age, a parent or guardian remain with the child.
$50.00 drop-in
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Kas Rohm with Kas Rohm Art
The holidays are coming, and in this workshop we'll paint our own holiday cards for the special people in our lives! Each participant will practice five holiday paintings and then recreate their paintings on blank 100% cotton 5x7 watercolor greeting cards. Beautiful frayed-flap ivory mailing envelopes are included. Painting examples, demonstrations, suggestions, and sketching/painting guidance will be provided. Come enjoy some holiday music and hot cider while we get in the mood for the upcoming holiday. All materials provided.Intended for ages 13+
$80.00 drop-in
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with Lauren Siegel
Discover the art of mosaic in this beginner-friendly workshop using recycled stained glass, mirrors, beads, and other unique materials. You’ll design and create your own address mosaic while learning the basics of composition, color mixing, and material placement. Guidance will be provided to help you develop a design that feels both balanced and personal. Total size will be 13 ½ inches by 8 ½ inches. Please provide your house number during registration and we will have your numbers already attached, waiting for you and ready to go! To see the style of numbers please follow this link: Everbilt 4 in. Black Nail-On Aluminum House Number 2 21036 - The Home Depot.Your piece will need to dry, and we’ll grout the work later in the week. You’re welcome to return to attend the hands-on grouting demo or simply pick up your finished mosaic later on.Grouting Date: Saturday, December 5 from 1pm-2pm. If you are unable to attend, you may pick up your finished work at the front desk during our open hours: Wed-Sun 12pm-6pm.All tools and materials are included—just bring your creativity! Ages 12+ (minors must be accompanied by an adult)*Please note the image for this class is not the exact image of what you will make but an example to show what it may look like.
$100.00 drop-in
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April Snyder with Sweet Autumn Studio
In this step by step workshop, students will create a Christmas ornament using punch needle rug hooking. Each student will create 1-3 ornaments (dependent on time) and will be able to choose their own colors. This workshop will provide students with a basic understanding of punch needle rug hooking techniques, design, color planning, and finishing a piece.This class is best for ages 14+
$80.00 drop-in
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with Josh Rodriguez
Participants will make a classic style laced hippy bag. The leather will be pre-cut by the instructor to the pattern. Each student will mark and punch the holes required for lacing the bag. The participants will then lace the bag. There are 2 lines of lacing. Students will then add a strap to their bag using rivet. Students will finish the edges of the bag and strap. Ages 14+ (must be accompanied by an adult with a ticket).
$175.00 drop-in
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Kas Rohm with Kas Rohm Art
Winter is right around the corner, so let’s get our “snow vibe” going with a watercolor painting of a gentle snowfall in the pine forest! This workshop will use a monochromatic palette to create a forest structure that is distinct in the foreground and melts into the distance through the falling snow. We’ll use Bleed Proof opaque white in a fun and classic technique of splattering our forest with fresh white snow. All materials are provided, including hot cider!Intended for ages 13+
$80.00 drop-in
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with Lauren Siegel
Discover the art of mosaic in this beginner-friendly workshop using recycled stained glass, mirrors, beads, and other unique materials. You’ll design and create your own mosaic holiday tree while learning the basics of composition, color mixing, and material placement. Guidance will be provided to help you develop a design that feels both balanced and personal. Your piece will need to dry, and we’ll grout the work later in the week. You’re welcome to return to attend the hands-on grouting demo or simply pick up your finished mosaic later on.Grouting Date: Saturday, December 19 from 1-2pm. If you are unable to attend, you may pick up your finished work at the front desk during our open hours: Wed-Sun 12pm-6pm.All tools and materials are included—just bring your creativity! Ages 12+ (minors must be accompanied by an adult)*Please note the image for this class is not the exact image of what you will make but an example to show what it may look like.
$75.00 drop-in
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Sara Smigle with SmiggArt
Join us for a special two-part class where you'll create a stunning illuminated stained glass light box from start to finish! You'll begin by crafting your own stained glass piece, completing every step of the process from cutting to soldering. Beginner and intermediate designs are available, making this class perfect whether you're brand new or have some experience under your belt. Once your glass is complete, you'll head to The Barn to join Tom, where you'll build a custom wooden frame to house your creation. Using tools like a miter saw, table saw, and nail gun, you'll construct a beautifully finished frame from your choice of walnut, maple, or cherry — then add lighting to bring your piece to life. All materials are included. Open to ages 16 and up. *Please note that this is a new class and the length of the class may vary.
$225.00 drop-in
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Sara Smigle with SmiggArt
If you’ve taken the beginner stained glass class and loved it, this class is for you! You will design your own suncatcher or panel, complete each step of the stained glass process, and finish your piece with a lead came border and black patina. This is a great opportunity to improve upon what you already learned while adding some extra details and techniques along the way. The class will run two consecutive days from 10-4pm and you’ll be responsible for doing some design work at home before class.
$275.00 drop-in
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After retiring as a Latin teacher, Deetzie Walker spent the next 20 years working at Woolstock and Black Sheep Yarn Shops. Already an avid knitter and crocheter, this is where she was introduced to the world of weaving. She loves experimenting with and learning about all the varieties of looms: rigid heddle, tapestry, peg looms, weaving sticks, handheld pin looms, Saori looms and even potholders! In addition to class offerings, Deetzie also offers private or small group classes. To inquire, please email info@manor-mill.com
Shea Kister (b.1995) is a ceramicist and interdisciplinary artist originally from Omaha, Nebraska. She received her BFA in 2017 from the University of South Dakota and her MFA from Kansas State University in 2022. Inspired by her study of trauma’s effects on memory as well as personal and social relationships, her work enlists notions of fragmentation, discontinuity, memory distortion, and dissociation through the use of scale, surface application, and materials. Her work has been shown in numerous exhibitions across the United States, most recently in Illinois, Montana, Kansas, Washington, and Maryland. She's completed a 3-year residency at Baltimore Clayworks in Baltimore, Maryland and currently is a resident artist at Red Giant Gallery and Studios in Baltimore.
socials:
website: sheakister.com
instagram: @sheakisterceramics
red giant: https://www.redgiantgallery.com/shea-kister
Teresa Stecher is a maker of handcrafted pottery.
Born in California, she’s been living in Northern Baltimore County since 2016. Aside from a recent two year adventure living and doing pottery in Hawaii, she has practiced her craft in a barn on her property, listening to the river and trying to acclimate to the seasons. She enjoys adding a variety of surface decoration to her work and is inspired by all the places she’s lived. The city, the ocean, and the rural landscapes of Maryland all find a place in her work.
She is the Ceramics Studio Manager here at Manor Mill where she teaches classes and sells handmade work in the gallery.
Only eight years ago, Nancy considered what activities she might choose to fill her hours once she retired from a 40-year career in real estate. She is a long-time resident of Northern Baltimore County, Maryland. She has taken numerous classes and workshops. She received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Notre Dame College.
Stained glass artist based outside Baltimore. Found deeply satisfying, therapeutic nature in all stained glass process steps, especially beautiful glass colors and textures. Specializes in modern stained glass design. Pieces traveled into homes worldwide, especially Baltimore with locally themed pieces like popular lemon stick. Started as hobby, became full-time career and passion.
I was born and raised in Baltimore County Maryland. I am a fulltime Occupational Therapist, husband and father of 2 children. I have been an obsessive hobby crafter since 2019. The first 4 years I focused on spoon carving then transitioned to leatherworking in early 2023. I'm very passionate about leather, leather goods, and traditional forms of craft. I love the smell, the patina, and the functionality of great leather. My aesthetic is minimal and classic silhouettes. I find inspiration in wabi-sabi pottery, tattoo art, and Green wood working. I enjoy using hand tools and hand stitching my work. I have participated in local craft markets in Maryland for the last 2 years. My favorite build is a traditional tote bag. My favorite style of leather is natural veg tan because it will acquire a unique and rich patina with use. When I'm not leatherworking, I enjoy my work at the hospital, spending time with my family and friends, playing pickleball, and listening to music.
I’m Rose 🌹 I’m a stained glass mosaic artist from Kingsville Maryland. I started making mosaics in 2008 and haven’t stopped since. Getting to replicate the beauty of nature through colored glass is one of this more prevalent gifts in my life. In my free time I’m usually gardening, trail running with my dog Vida and soon husband Mark, backpacking, at chorus practice, at a hippy festival somewhere, or at Boordy Vineyards. I’m very passionate about planting trees and trying to help our environment. This desire is reflected in my art. I try to use as much rescued and repurposed materials as possible.
Watercolor Artist Kas Rohm enjoys creative realism in her watercolors, often with the use of waterproof ink to bring out the details. Living most of her life not far from the Manor Mill Gallery, Kas finds inspiration from the local community and environment, often infusing a splash of whimsy into her paintings and illustrations.
Lifelong art enthusiast with wool interest beginning when sister purchased Border Leister sheep flock. Hooked on all wool-related activities (knitting, traditional rug hooking, rug punching). Avid gardener with graphic design background on Northern Baltimore County farm. Custom draws rug designs, dyes own wool. Certified Oxford Punch Needle Rug Hooking Instructor since 2019.
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