**Hello neighbors! There are still spots in our spring arts classes for kids and families beginning *this Saturday*. Scholarships available. Registration is available on our website <http://www.unionproject.org/Ceramics/Ceramic_Classes>or by phone 412.363.4550 ex22. * Youth Ceramics Class - Cost $95 - 6 Saturdays, Apr 30 - June 11 (excluding Memorial Day weekend), 9:30-11:30am * Instructor: Joseph Delphia and Jenna Vanden Brink Students, ages 8-13, will create functional and decorative work drawing upon their imaginations and environment for inspiration. Projects will provide students with an opportunity to find inspiration in area architecture and natural forms. Students will have an opportunity to explore various hand building techniques and will also get a chance to try their hand at the potter's wheel. * Squirt Clay Class - Cost $95 - 6 Mondays, May 2 - June 13 (excluding Memorial Day), 6-7pm * Instructor: Jenna Vanden Brink This class introduces clay as a medium to our youngest students. They learn the basics of hand building through masks, pinch pots, sculpture, and coil pots. While working with clay, students' creative ideas will be encouraged by images of historic ceramic works and stories from modern children's literature. * Homeschooler Mosaic Class - Cost $95 - 6 Mondays, May 2 - June 13 (excluding Memorial Day), 10-12pm * Instructor: Laura Harnish Frogs, butterflies, sea monsters, robots from outer space: if you can imagine it, you can make it with mosaic! In this 6-week class, we'll use recycled colorful glass tesserae to transform reclaimed transom window frames. No experience necessary. Wear closed-toed shoes and play clothes. Have a blast with this funky, fractured art form. Homeschoolers, ages 8-14, of all levels can enjoy this class to start or continue their exploration of mosaics. * Mother's Day Workshop - $25/family suggested donation - Saturday, May 7, 10-11am * Instructor: Jenna Vanden Brink Union Project invites you to take your best girl (your Mom, of course) on a fun, crafty flower-pot-makin’ clay date for Mother’s Day this year. When? May 7, 10-11am. Everyone is welcome (bring the whole family if you want), no clay experience is necessary, and all materials are provided! Suggested donation: $25/family. Space is limited so sign up today. -- Community Arts Program Coordinator <http://pittsburghisart.pittsburghgives.org/2011/3/21/union-project/> Union Project 801 N. Negley Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412.363.4550 ext 22 On May 11, local foundations will match your gift to Union Project, helping even more budding artists, arts entrepreneurs, and cultural celebrations succeed. Learn more: http://pittsburghisart.pittsburghgives.org/2011/3/21/union-project/