Morean Arts Center

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Saturday, August 15th&nbsp;&nbsp;
10:15am – 1pm
Price: $60
Chinese Brush Painting is the foundation of all oriental brush arts. Painting in China is a way of life – and as such, it hails from the philosophies of Taoism and Confucianism. Nature and its grandeur is appreciated for its intangible spirituality.
In this beginner’s workshop, you will start by calming your spirit, thinking, and meditating about how you will paint the essence of your subject. Preparing yourself to paint, you will use “The Four Treasures”- brush, ink stick, ink stone, and rice paper- that have defined this art form for thousands of years.
You will find that Chinese Brush Painting is an enlightening practice in embracing change.
You will gain an overview of the history, philosophy, and aesthetic concepts, understand the proper selection, care, preparation, and use of traditional materials, and perform the basic skills and techniques for brush strokes.
Learn the basics of Chinese Brush Painting through hands-on instruction, complete compositions, handouts, and discussion. Mastery of the brush empowers artists of any medium.
Students will compose a bamboo that they learned during this workshop.
Note: Wear comfortable clothing. India ink is permanent, be careful so that you do not ruin your clothes.
What makes Chinese Brush Painting unique?
Hsieh-I and Po Mo style is the spontaneous style of Chinese Brush Painting, which means “to depict an idea.” Executed in a lively, simple, and speedy manner, one expresses the spirit and essence of a subject rather than its realistic detail. The artist is at one with the subject, and the painting is a medium for self-expression and self-discovery.
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$60
ALL SUPPLIES INCLUDED FOR CLASS
<a href="https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CHINESE-BRUSH-PAINTING-Workshop-Tools.docx" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Suggested Supply List for Personal Use</a>Additional Dates:

Spring Orchid- Saturday, August 29th
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Chrysanthemum- Saturday, October 10th
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Plum Blossom- Saturday, October 24th 
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Local Event: Chinese Brush Painting Workshop with Jo-An Thomas Bamboo

Pinellas County

St. Pete

Florida

Chinese Brush Painting Workshop with Jo-An...


Saturday, August 15th  
10:15am – 1pm
Price: $60
Chinese Brush Painting is the foundation of all oriental brush arts. Painting...

Chinese Brush Painting Workshop with Jo-An Thomas Bamboo

Morean Center for Clay

Friday and Saturday
August 21 – 22
Time
8am Friday – Est. 10am Saturday
Price
$250 –&nbsp;Materials Fee&nbsp;$50 paid at the start of the workshop ~ Cash Only
&nbsp;Traditional groundhog<img src="https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/242345EC-C2CE-4A8B-ABC3-C98FEEBC469F-225x300.jpeg" srcset="https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/242345EC-C2CE-4A8B-ABC3-C98FEEBC469F-225x300.jpeg 225w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/242345EC-C2CE-4A8B-ABC3-C98FEEBC469F-600x800.jpeg 600w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/242345EC-C2CE-4A8B-ABC3-C98FEEBC469F.jpeg 720w"> kilns have been the mainstay kiln design of eastern Appalachia for over 150 years. Their simplistic design&nbsp;lends to&nbsp;a&nbsp;relatively fast&nbsp;firing cycle of 8-12 hours, compared to other kiln designs, while heavily relying on alkaline glazes,&nbsp;slips&nbsp;and salt for the ware. 
Though many of today’s contemporary wood fire potters may have moved away from these&nbsp;kilns&nbsp;there are some that only prefer this traditional method of firing.&nbsp; 
We aim to show why these traditions are still viable.&nbsp;&nbsp;With less stresses on the exacts of stoking sequences and more on wood selection and clay choices. We will also be sharing few glazes that have served potters of old, and us very well.&nbsp;
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Students will&nbsp;arrive at 8am on Friday with 6-12 pieces of their own medium sized pottery, ready to be fired. Students and instructors will work together to load the kiln and firing will begin around 6pm. The kiln must be tended to at all times, and students will pick shifts to keep things running through the night. Expect a late evening, midnight, or early Saturday shift.&nbsp; &nbsp;
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Supplies:
<ul><li> Closed Toed shoes</li><li>Natural fiber clothing </li><li>6-12 pieced of your own, medium sized, work to be fired&nbsp;</li></ul>
Class will be held at The Morean Center for Clay – 420 22nd st.&nbsp;

Local Event: Southern Nights:  Traditional groundhog kiln workshop with Jon Brinley

Southern Nights:  Traditional groundhog kiln...

Friday and Saturday
August 21 – 22
Time
8am Friday – Est. 10am Saturday
Price
$250 – Materials Fee $50 paid at the start of the...

Southern Nights:  Traditional groundhog kiln workshop with Jon Brinley

Come weave with us!
In this workshop, students will learn basics of both paper weaving and basketry to create functional baskets. We will start with a brief history of the art form and some examples. After this, students will jump right in to weaving a flat base, before building the basket itself. We will cover plain weaving, clipping, turning corners, molding, adornment and much more, as we discover the endless possibilities of paper weaving.&nbsp;
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<ul><li><ul><li><ul><li><ul><li>All supplies are provided&nbsp;</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul></li></ul>
1pm – 4pm&nbsp;
Price:
$60
*$5 materials fee&nbsp;– paid directly to teacher at the start of class
All Level
Lisa Ramudo was born in Michigan of Cuban immigrant parents but spent most of her early life in Mexico and Costa Rica. She received her Bachelor’s of Fine Arts at the School of Visual Arts New York, she has also studies at the University of Michigan, the Art Students League, and the Penland School of Craft. She currently lives in Tampa Florida.

Local Event: Woven Paper Baskets with Lisa Ramudo

Woven Paper Baskets with Lisa Ramudo

Come weave with us!
In this workshop, students will learn basics of both paper weaving and basketry to create functional...

Chinese Brush Painting is the foundation of all oriental brush arts. Painting in China is a way of life – and as such, it hails from the philosophies of Taoism and Confucianism. Nature and its grandeur is appreciated for its intangible spirituality.
In this beginner’s workshop, you will start by calming your spirit, thinking, and meditating about how you will paint the essence of your subject. Preparing yourself to paint, you will use “The Four Treasures”- brush, ink stick, ink stone, and rice paper- that have defined this art form for thousands of years.
You will find that Chinese Brush Painting is an enlightening practice in embracing change.
You will gain an overview of the history, philosophy, and aesthetic concepts, understand the proper selection, care, preparation, and use of traditional materials, and perform the basic skills and techniques for brush strokes.
Learn the basics of Chinese Brush Painting through hands-on instruction, complete compositions, handouts, and discussion. Mastery of the brush empowers artists of any medium.
Students will compose a Spring Orchid that they learned during this workshop.
Note: Wear comfortable clothing. India ink is permanent, be careful so that you do not ruin your clothes.
What makes Chinese Brush Painting unique?
Hsieh-I and Po Mo style is the spontaneous style of Chinese Brush Painting, which means “to depict an idea.” Executed in a lively, simple, and speedy manner, one expresses the spirit and essence of a subject rather than its realistic detail. The artist is at one with the subject, and the painting is a medium for self-expression and self-discovery.
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$60
ALL SUPPLIES INCLUDED FOR CLASS
<a href="https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CHINESE-BRUSH-PAINTING-Workshop-Tools.docx" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Suggested Supply List for Personal Use</a>All Dates:
Bamboo- Saturday, August 15th
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Spring Orchid- Saturday, August 29th
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Chrysanthemum- Saturday, October 10th
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Plum Blossom- Saturday, October 24th 
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Local Event: Chinese Brush Painting Workshop with Jo-An Thomas  Spring Orchid

Chinese Brush Painting is the foundation of all oriental brush arts. Painting in China is a way of life – and as such, it hails...

Chinese Brush Painting Workshop with Jo-An Thomas  Spring Orchid

The Morean Center for Clay invites you to our city-wide search for&nbsp;
St. Pete’s MOST ARTISTIC CUPCAKES!
Saturday, August 29, from12-3pm Morean Center for Clay,&nbsp;420 22nd St. S.
Help us decide the best creative cupcake for the People’s Choice award!&nbsp;
This decadent fundraising event features a variety of submissions categorized by youth/teen, novice, professional and specialty (gluten-free or sugar-free). Sample a dozen different tasty treasures and vote on your favorite flavor. Pre-registered attendees will receive a 12-count box to fill with the mini-cupcakes of their choice and will vote for their favorite flavor to win the People’s Choice award.&nbsp;
<h5>**Reserve your box in advance** </h5>
<h5>Note: We historically sell out and will not have boxes available the day of the event for walk-up purchase.</h5>12-count box: $25 / $20 for Morean Members
Yes! You are welcome to purchase multiple boxes or share a single box per party.Excited to share your legendary cupcake recipe?
Sign up by August 9th!&nbsp;

Local Event: 15th Annual Great St. Pete Cupcake Contest

15th Annual Great St. Pete Cupcake Contest

The Morean Center for Clay invites you to our city-wide search for 
St. Pete’s MOST ARTISTIC CUPCAKES!
Saturday, August 29,...

On View:&nbsp;September 12 – October 3 Morean Center For Clay –&nbsp;420 22nd Street South
This touring exhibition brings long-overdue attention to Georgia’s vibrant woodfiring tradition. The Contemporary Woodfire Potters of Georgia exhibition showcases a multigenerational collective of artists whose practices span folk pottery lineages, Japanese kilntraditions, and contemporary ceramic artistry—united by a shared devotion to the centuries-old craft of woodfiring. The group includes some of the most influential names in Southern pottery, among them legacy potters with more than 30 years of firing experience such as Roger Jamison, Geoff Pickett, Jon Brinley, and Allen Gee, as well as studio innovators including Stephen Hawks, and Ron Meyers. Equally central to the movement are the next generation of fire chiefs and apprentices—Rebecca Wood, Kyle Jones, and Liz Bloodgood—and a rising cohort of nationally recognized ceramic artists including , Linda Suskin, Kimberly Shelton and Joel Huff.

Local Event: The Contemporary Woodfire Potters of Georgia Opening Reception

The Contemporary Woodfire Potters of Georgia...

On View: September 12 – October 3 Morean Center For Clay – 420 22nd Street South
This touring exhibition brings long-overdue...

The Contemporary Woodfire Potters of Georgia Opening Reception

Chinese Brush Painting is the foundation of all oriental brush arts. Painting in China is a way of life – and as such, it hails from the philosophies of Taoism and Confucianism. Nature and its grandeur is appreciated for its intangible spirituality.
In this beginner’s workshop, you will start by calming your spirit, thinking, and meditating about how you will paint the essence of your subject. Preparing yourself to paint, you will use “The Four Treasures”- brush, ink stick, ink stone, and rice paper- that have defined this art form for thousands of years.
You will find that Chinese Brush Painting is an enlightening practice in embracing change.
You will gain an overview of the history, philosophy, and aesthetic concepts, understand the proper selection, care, preparation, and use of traditional materials, and perform the basic skills and techniques for brush strokes.
Learn the basics of Chinese Brush Painting through hands-on instruction, complete compositions, handouts, and discussion. Mastery of the brush empowers artists of any medium.
Students will compose a Chrysanthemum that they learned during this workshop.
Note: Wear comfortable clothing. India ink is permanent, be careful so that you do not ruin your clothes.
<a href="https://jo-anfrancesart.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click Here to check</a><a href="https://jo-anfrancesart.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> out Jo-An Thomas website!&nbsp;</a>
$60
ALL SUPPLIES INLCUDED FOR CLASS
<a href="https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CHINESE-BRUSH-PAINTING-Workshop-Tools.docx" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Suggested Supply List For Personal Use</a>All Dates:
Bamboo- Saturday, August 15th
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Spring Orchid- Saturday, August 29th
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Chrysanthemum- Saturday, October 10th
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Plum Blossom- Saturday, October 24th 
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Local Event: Chinese Brush Painting Workshop with Jo-An Thomas  Chrysanthemum

Chinese Brush Painting Workshop with Jo-An Thomas  Chrysanthemum

Opening Reception: Saturday, October 10, 5pm to 8pm
On View October 10 – December 31
Shapeshifter: New and Select Works by Palehorse is the distillation of 20 years of work by St. Petersburg based, multidisciplinary artist Chris Parks, and a glimpse into a new body of work that reveals his continued metamorphosis.
Shapeshifter traces the arc of a commercial illustrator who has worked with some of the world’s top brands, bands and cultural icons, and a studio artist and muralist who sees his personal work as a vehicle for sacred connection. In this new collection, Palehorse channels the transformative power of gods, guardians and totems to offer a mirror to the self, weaving together archetypes, sigils, symbols and sacred geometry.
In a retrospective spanning two decades of dedicated practice, Palehorse presents his creative journey through rock poster art, skateboard graphics, wrestling lore and apparel design, reimagined in new ways. He also explores long-imagined collaborations with friends such as Ben Venom, Morning Breath Inc, Masked Republic, Jon Stine and Bryan Nichols, whose influence has been enduring and foundational.
Shapeshifter is a continuum of becoming, a practice of reflection and an expression of gratitude.
About Palehorse
Palehorse is a traditional and digital artist known for his meticulous linework, vivid color palettes, and layered symbolic language. His work spans large-scale murals, gallery installations, identity and branding, print design and apparel.
His artwork has been commissioned by global brands including National Geographic, Nike, FX, Under Armour, PepsiCo and Hasbro, and exhibited in galleries internationally including the renowned Dalí Museum. He has also designed officially licensed posters for artists such as Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Jimi Hendrix and Rush.
Beyond the studio, Palehorse’s work extends into public spaces and popular culture, from co-founding the SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival to creating masked professional wrestling personas appearing in AEW and CMLL. His current practice focuses on personal studio work, an original line of clothing and products, and Kriya Yoga. He also leads Seekers of the Eternal, a weekly meditation circle.

Local Event: Opening Reception/Meet the Artist Palehorse for Shapeshifter: New and Select Works Exhibition

Opening Reception/Meet the Artist Palehorse for...

Opening Reception: Saturday, October 10, 5pm to 8pm
On View October 10 – December 31
Shapeshifter: New and Select Works by...

Opening Reception/Meet the Artist Palehorse for Shapeshifter: New and Select Works Exhibition

Local Event: Practice Dying: A Skull & Bones Exhibit Opening Reception

Practice Dying: A Skull & Bones Exhibit Opening...

On display: Saturday, October 10-Friday, October 30
Practice Dying: A Skull & Bones Exhibit is a collective showcase of local...

Practice Dying: A Skull & Bones Exhibit Opening Reception

Come celebrate the opening night of Don and Cristina Williams' exhibition! This free event is an open invitation to connect with the community and get inspired.For more than three decades, Don Williams has dedicated his life to clay, building a devoted following through his elegant wheel-thrown pottery, award-winning craftsmanship, and passion for teaching. Since 2001, he has worked alongside his wife and artistic collaborator, Cristina Williams, whose talents in painting, sculpture, and decorative surface design have expanded their creative practice into a true partnership. Together, their work merges technical mastery with imaginative storytelling, resulting in pieces that are both functional and expressive.
A Change of Seasons marks a deeply personal milestone for the artists, a celebration of 35 years of working in clay and a reflection on an evolving creative journey. While pottery remains at the heart of their practice, this exhibition represents a shift toward new artistic horizons, bringing painting to the forefront alongside a selection of special ceramic works. The exhibition highlights the intersection of these two disciplines, exploring transformation, collaboration, and the ways artistic passions continue to grow and change over time.
Inspired by a lifelong love of autumn, pumpkins, and Halloween imagery, the exhibition embraces the symbolism of seasonal change. Visitors will encounter whimsical and thoughtfully crafted works that celebrate the artists’ shared history, creative partnership, and enduring connection to clay. Through pottery, painting, and collaborative pieces, Don and Cristina invite viewers to join them in honoring the past while embracing an exciting new chapter.
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Local Event: Don and Cristina Williams: A Change of Seasons Exhibition Opening Reception

Don and Cristina Williams: A Change of Seasons...

Come celebrate the opening night of Don and Cristina Williams' exhibition! This free event is an open invitation to connect...

Don and Cristina Williams: A Change of Seasons Exhibition Opening Reception

Chinese Brush Painting is the foundation of all oriental brush arts. Painting in China is a way of life – and as such, it hails from the philosophies of Taoism and Confucianism. Nature and its grandeur is appreciated for its intangible spirituality.
In this beginner’s workshop, you will start by calming your spirit, thinking, and meditating about how you will paint the essence of your subject. Preparing yourself to paint, you will use “The Four Treasures”- brush, ink stick, ink stone, and rice paper- that have defined this art form for thousands of years.
You will find that Chinese Brush Painting is an enlightening practice in embracing change.
You will gain an overview of the history, philosophy, and aesthetic concepts, understand the proper selection, care, preparation, and use of traditional materials, and perform the basic skills and techniques for brush strokes.
Learn the basics of Chinese Brush Painting through hands-on instruction, complete compositions, handouts, and discussion. Mastery of the brush empowers artists of any medium.
Students will compose a plum blossom that they learned during this workshop.
Note: Wear comfortable clothing. India ink is permanent, be careful so that you do not ruin your clothes.
What makes Chinese Brush Painting unique?
Hsieh-I and Po Mo style is the spontaneous style of Chinese Brush Painting, which means “to depict an idea.” Executed in a lively, simple, and speedy manner, one expresses the spirit and essence of a subject rather than its realistic detail. The artist is at one with the subject, and the painting is a medium for self-expression and self-discovery.

Local Event: Chinese Brush Painting Workshop with Jo-An Thomas - Plum Blossom

Chinese Brush Painting Workshop with Jo-An Thomas - Plum Blossom

Thirteen Days! Four Kilns! One Symposium!
November 30th – December 12th
Lead Artists: John Bradford, Scott Rutherford
12-15 Cubic Ft. Per Participant
Featured Kilns: Anagama, Groundhog, Train, Salt, and more!
Price: $450

<img src="https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/65-DSC04269-300x200.jpg" srcset="https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/65-DSC04269-300x200.jpg 300w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/65-DSC04269-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/65-DSC04269-768x512.jpg 768w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/65-DSC04269-600x400.jpg 600w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/65-DSC04269-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/65-DSC04269.jpg 1920w">Did you miss us? The Winter Wood Symposium is back at the Morean Center for Clay! We’re sending 2026 off in a blaze of fire this December, so join us for an unforgettable week of clay and camaraderie.
Natural fiber clothing and closed-toed shoes are required. No plastic!
Gloves, glaze, and wadding are provided. Every participant must signup for at least one shift during the course of the firing.&nbsp; Our firing leads will be giving lectures throughout the week, so bring a notebook and a pen!&nbsp;
All participants will need to bring cone 10 bisque work to this event. Between 12 and 15 cubic feet of work is recommended. This is a great opportunity to fire large pieces. Tall pieces are highly encouraged! Dates and times for artist talks will be emailed out to participants as the symposium approaches.
Pull something out of the fire that you gotta show off? Submit your piece for our Woodfire Symposium Exhibition in January 2027. Include the piece’s title, the price/NFS (not for sale), and which kiln you fired it in. Paperwork will be provided after unloading.
<img src="https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/71-DSC04278-300x200.jpg" srcset="https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/71-DSC04278-300x200.jpg 300w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/71-DSC04278-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/71-DSC04278-768x512.jpg 768w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/71-DSC04278-600x400.jpg 600w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/71-DSC04278-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/71-DSC04278.jpg 1920w">To cap off the Symposium, we’re throwing a party! Kick back and celebrate your hard work at&nbsp;Woodstack 2: Woodfire Boogaloo!&nbsp;
Enjoy a night of food, wine, local artist booths, and live music right here at the Morean Center for Clay. All are welcome, even if you did not participate in the workshop, so invite your friends and show off your amazing work!

Local Event: Winter Wood Symposium 2026

Winter Wood Symposium 2026

Thirteen Days! Four Kilns! One Symposium!
November 30th – December 12th
Lead Artists: John Bradford, Scott Rutherford
12-15...

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