Open studio with the opportunity to learn Advanced hand building pottery techniques. IE. Asian style hand built teapots.
Note: Clay can be purchased for $45 per 25 lbs. Don't forget your towel! Prerequisites: Must have completed Intermedia pottery class POT114.
Instructor:Chris GallupMembers: $104; General Public: $109
Course #:POT117 | Room:Studio 2
Day of Week | Date | Time : M W Th | 5/4/2026 - 5/14/2026 | 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM This class meets 6 times Seats Available:3 Note: Clay can be purchased for $45 for 25 lbs. Don't forget your towel! Prerequisites: Must have completed Intermedia pottery class POT114.
Think of a healthy protein and fiber-packed soup . We will create a Vegan black bean, sweet potato, lentil soup with vegetables and spices to ramp up the flavor profile for a delicious and nutritious meal suitable for all palates. Suitable for beginner cooks.
Note: Ingredients are included in the class fee. Students must bring large pot with lid, wooden spoon, chef's knife, and optional cutting board, measuring cups/spoons, peeler, and ladle.
Instructor:Maureen McCabeMembers: $44; General Public: $49
Course #:CUL382 | Room:Studio 3
Day of Week | Date | Time: F | 5/8/2026 | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Seats Available:8 Note: Ingredients are included in the class fee. Students must bring large pot with lid, wooden spoon, chef's knife, and optional cutting board, measuring cups/spoons, peeler, and ladle.
This is a beginning class for students that would like to learn to pinch coil and slab clay to make fun and interesting pots.
Note: Students may get dirty with clay, please wear appropriate clothing, a hand towel is handy. No experience is necessary. Course cost includes tools, up to 12 pounds of throwing clay and firings.
Instructor:Chris GallupMembers: $104; General Public: $109
Course #:POT116 | Room:Studio 2
Day of Week | Date | Time : M W Th | 5/11/2026 - 5/14/2026 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM This class meets 3 times Seats Available:3
Get an insider’s look at where Marion County is headed in this dynamic State of the County presentation. Hear directly from county leadership as they share how the county is growing, planning, and making strategic decisions that shape our community’s future. Explore major projects, emerging priorities, and the challenges and opportunities influencing daily life for residents. This engaging session offers transparency, insight, and a deeper understanding of how local government works for you. Come away informed, inspired, and connected to the vision guiding Marion County forward.
It's time to play in the mud on the potter's wheel. Potters will develop skills for creating wheel-thrown pots of form and function for everyday use. The potter's wheel and ideas will be the foundation for exploring personal expression in these wheel-thrown pots. There will be an abundance of one-on-one instruction for individual skill building in a small class setting. Course cost includes tools, up to 12 pounds of throwing clay and firings.
Please be aware this class requires a certain level of manual dexterity and hand strength.
Instructor:Chris GallupMembers: $104; General Public: $109
Course #:POT113 | Room:Studio 2
Day of Week | Date | Time : M W Th | 6/1/2026 - 6/4/2026 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM This class meets 3 times Seats Available:1 Note: Students may get dirty with clay, please wear appropriate clothing. A hand towel is handy.
Based on the book Have a Love Affair with the USA by world travelers Evelyn and Natalie Kelly, this course invites participants to rediscover the beauty, diversity, and spirit of the United States. Through engaging short stories and discussion, students will explore natural wonders, iconic cities, local culture, food traditions, roadside curiosities, and practical travel tips drawn from journeys across all 50 states. Ideal for curious learners, armchair travelers, and anyone inspired by America’s people and places.
Discover the art of cookie decorating with Food Network finalist and professional pastry chef, Bev Hansen. This 2 hour, hands-on workshop is designed for all skill levels and abilities. Perfect for aspiring bakers and creative minds, this experience blends sweet creativity with professional techniques.
In this cookie decorating class, you’ll:
Explore the best piping and flooding methods for flawless finishes,
Learn texture and design tricks from a pro, and,
Practice techniques to transform your cookies into edible masterpieces.
Each session features a unique theme — “Spring” on March 2, “Florals” on April 24, and “Bees & Honey” on June 5 — offering a fresh opportunity to explore new colors, patterns, and seasonal designs. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills or indulge your creative side, you’ll leave with beautifully decorated cookies to wow your family and friends, along with the know-how to re-create these edible gifts at home. Get ready for a fun and informative class where smiles are guaranteed! (Don’t forget to bring your favorite apron!)
Instructor:Bev HansenMembers: $40; General Public: $45
Course #: CUL307 | Room:Studio 3 Day of Week | Date | Time:F | 6/5/2026 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Seats Available:7 Ingredients Fee: $20. All fees payable to the instructor on the first date of class.
This course is an open studio session chock full of great fun and creative energy for all ceramicists. There is still 1-on-1 teaching to help refine what you learned in the basic course It is designed for clay artists with prior wheel throwing experience. Students should have a sufficient understanding of basic methods of centering, throwing and glazing techniques. Projects must have instructor approval. Course cost includes tools, up to 12 pounds of throwing clay and firings. Prerequisites: Should have completed Beginner Wheel-POT113.
Note: Please be aware this class requires a certain level of manual dexterity and hand strength.
Instructor:Chris GallupMembers: $104; General Public: $109
Course #:POT114 | Room:Studio 2
Day of Week | Date | Time : M W Th | 6/8/2026 - 6/11/2026 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM This class meets 3 times Seats Available:5
This is a beginning class for students that would like to learn to pinch coil and slab clay to make fun and interesting pots.
Note: Students may get dirty with clay, please wear appropriate clothing, a hand towel is handy. No experience is necessary. Course cost includes tools, up to 12 pounds of throwing clay and firings.
Instructor:Chris GallupMembers: $104; General Public: $109
Course #:POT116 | Room:Studio 2
Day of Week | Date | Time : M W Th | 6/8/2026 - 6/11/2026 | 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM This class meets 3 times Seats Available:3
When you need an attorney, what should you ask, what should you bring to an appointment. What about fees? Have you ever wanted to grab your attorney by the neck and scream “Just answer my question!?” Attorneys, Jerry Colen, Rachel Wagoner and John Beck will be here to listen and answer what you ask.
About This Tour
Duration: 9 days | Travel Style: Classic
Trek across the Southwest as you take in the sienna-colored canyons, towering spires, and desert landscapes found in Utah’s five national parks. Explore the kaleidoscope of colors found in America’s rocky western landscapes.
Collette provides a complimentary hometown pickup service to the airport for those who elect to include air transportation with their package for groups 10 or more.
Click “Learn More” to explore the full details including the overview, itinerary, price, what to expect, and registration information for this unforgettable adventure.
Trip registration, payments, and scheduling are managed directly through Collette. However, Master the Possibilities is always here to support you with any questions or assistance you may need along the way.
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About This Tour Duration: 7 days | Meals: 11 | Travel Style: Classic
Discover Iceland on an immersive educational journey through a land shaped by powerful natural forces and rich history. Explore volcanic landscapes at the Lava Exhibition Center, stand between continents at Thingvellir, experience Icelandic heritage at the Skógar Museum, and witness geothermal energy at Geysir. By day, take in dramatic scenery; by night, search for the aurora borealis in this unforgettable land of fire and ice.
Collette provides a complimentary hometown pickup service to the airport for those who elect to include air transportation with their package
for groups of 10 or more.
Click “Learn More” to explore the full details including the overview, itinerary, price, what to expect, and registration information for this unforgettable adventure.
Trip registration, payments, and scheduling are managed directly through Collette. However, Master the Possibilities is always here to support you with any questions or assistance you may need along the way.
This class is full. Click the "Add to Wait List " button below to be placed on a wait list.
Note: AARP will collect the $20 AARP member or $25 non-member class fee by check or cash the day of class. The $5 fee at registration covers MTPs registration fee and is not part of the AARP class fee.
This class is one-day class. The AARP Driver Safety Program is a classroom-based refresher designed especially for drivers age 50 plus.
Class fee includes the Driver Safety workbook and a recorded certificate. (Note: Successful completion of this class may result in an insurance rate reduction).
Note: Starting with classes beginning after January 1st, 2026, AARP will collect the $20 member or $25 non-member class fee the day of class. The $5 fee at registration covers MTPs registration fee and is not part of the AARP class fee.
AARP Members- You will be required to verify your membership with your active AARP membership card on the date of class. Please bring your AARP card and driver's license to class.
Instructor:Art Donnelly Course #: PUB101 | Room:Room 3 Day of Week | Date | Time:Tu | 5/5/2026 - 5/5/2026 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Note: Students are not charged when placed on a waiting list, and will be notified by MTP staff if a seat becomes available.
This class is full. Click the "Add to Wait List " button below to be placed on a wait list.
This introductory presentation explores artificial intelligence as a practical, everyday tool rather than something intimidating. Drawing on his own experience using AI, instructor Emmett Coyne demonstrates how it can support writing, learning, and answering everyday questions. The session is conversational in nature, guided by participants’ curiosity rather than technical expertise.
Instructor:Emmett Coyne Course #: TEC147 | Room:Room 4 Day of Week | Date | Time:Th | 5/7/2026 - 5/7/2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Note: Students are not charged when placed on a waiting list, and will be notified by MTP staff if a seat becomes available.
Class is full. No further additions to wait list available.
See what all of the Paramount Plus fuss is about and meet a few of our famous Marion County Chopper Cops in this behind-the-scenes tour. Have you ever wondered what it takes to fly a helicopter? What it takes to fly one while actively pursuing a suspect? Join us on a tour of the Marion County Sherriff’s "Chopper Cops" hangar and listen to the chief pilot describe the operation and the specialized training that they must go through to help keep us safe. There is a lot of walking with no seating.
Instructor:MTP Staff Course #: TRI235 | Room:Field Trip Day of Week | Start Date | Time:Tu | 5/12/2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
This class is full. Click the "Add to Wait List " button below to be placed on a wait list.
Note: AARP will collect the $20 AARP member or $25 non-member class fee by check or cash the day of class. The $5 fee at registration covers MTPs registration fee and is not part of the AARP class fee.
This class is one-day class. The AARP Driver Safety Program is a classroom-based refresher designed especially for drivers age 50 plus.
Class fee includes the Driver Safety workbook and a recorded certificate. (Note: Successful completion of this class may result in an insurance rate reduction).
Note: Starting with classes beginning after January 1st, 2026, AARP will collect the $20 member or $25 non-member class fee the day of class. The $5 fee at registration covers MTPs registration fee and is not part of the AARP class fee.
AARP Members- You will be required to verify your membership with your active AARP membership card on the date of class. Please bring your AARP card and driver's license to class.
Instructor:Art Donnelly Course #: PUB101 | Room:Room 3 Day of Week | Date | Time:Th | 5/21/2026 - 5/21/2026 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Note: Students are not charged when placed on a waiting list, and will be notified by MTP staff if a seat becomes available.
This class is full. Click the "Add to Wait List " button below to be placed on a wait list.
Designed for experienced clay hand-builders comfortable working independently. An instructor will be available during regular sessions for guidance. Fridays are non-instructional self-study; no instructor will be present, but a volunteer will monitor the studio.
Each participant has an assigned workspace and access to studio facilities. Clay suitable for hand-building projects may be purchased from the instructor for $45 per 25-lb bag.
Note: A certain level of manual dexterity and hand strength is required.
Instructor:Chris Gallup, Cathy Plaster Course #: POT467 | Room:Studio 2 Day of Week | Date | Time:M W Th F | 6/1/2026 - 6/12/2026 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Note: Students are not charged when placed on a waiting list, and will be notified by MTP staff if a seat becomes available.
This class is full. Click the "Add to Wait List " button below to be placed on a wait list.
This introductory presentation explores artificial intelligence as a practical, everyday tool rather than something intimidating. Drawing on his own experience using AI, instructor Emmett Coyne demonstrates how it can support writing, learning, and answering everyday questions. The session is conversational in nature, guided by participants’ curiosity rather than technical expertise.
Instructor:Emmett Coyne Course #: TEC147 | Room:Room 4 Day of Week | Date | Time:Tu | 6/2/2026 - 6/2/2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Note: Students are not charged when placed on a waiting list, and will be notified by MTP staff if a seat becomes available.
This class is full. Click the "Add to Wait List " button below to be placed on a wait list.
Note: AARP will collect the $20 AARP member or $25 non-member class fee by check or cash the day of class. The $5 fee at registration covers MTPs registration fee and is not part of the AARP class fee.
This class is one-day class. The AARP Driver Safety Program is a classroom-based refresher designed especially for drivers age 50 plus.
Class fee includes the Driver Safety workbook and a recorded certificate. (Note: Successful completion of this class may result in an insurance rate reduction).
Note: Starting with classes beginning after January 1st, 2026, AARP will collect the $20 member or $25 non-member class fee the day of class. The $5 fee at registration covers MTPs registration fee and is not part of the AARP class fee.
AARP Members- You will be required to verify your membership with your active AARP membership card on the date of class. Please bring your AARP card and driver's license to class.
Instructor:Art Donnelly Course #: PUB101 | Room:Room 3 Day of Week | Date | Time:Th | 6/11/2026 - 6/11/2026 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Note: Students are not charged when placed on a waiting list, and will be notified by MTP staff if a seat becomes available.
It's time to play in the mud on the potter's wheel. Potters will develop skills for creating wheel-thrown pots of form and function for everyday use. The potter's wheel and ideas will be the foundation for exploring personal expression in these wheel-thrown pots. There will be an abundance of one-on-one instruction for individual skill building in a small class setting. Course cost includes tools, up to 12 pounds of throwing clay and firings.
Topic: Bees & Honey
See what all of the Paramount Plus fuss is about and meet a few of our famous Marion County Chopper Cops in this behind-the-scenes tour. Have you ever wondered what it takes to fly a helicopter? What it takes to fly one while actively pursuing a suspect? Join us on a tour of the Marion County Sherriff’s "Chopper Cops" hangar and listen to the chief pilot describe the operation and the specialized training that they must go through to help keep us safe. There is a lot of walking with no seating. 
