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The Heart of Arts and Culture in Temple Texas.

The Cultural Activities Center (CAC) in Temple, TX, offers a variety of artistic and educational classes designed to inspire creativity for all ages. From painting, drawing, and ceramics to theater, dance, and music, the CAC provides hands-on learning experiences led by skilled instructors. Whether you’re a beginner looking to explore a new hobby or an experienced artist wanting to refine your skills, there’s a class for you. With programs for both children and adults, the CAC is committed to fostering artistic expression and lifelong learning in the community. Discover your next creative passion by enrolling in one of the many classes offered throughout the year.

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UPCOMING CERAMICS CLASSES

Advanced Ceramics with Paul Grimm

  • Starts: Thursday, May 7, 2026
  • Days: Thursdays
  • Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Cost per student: $125
  • Level: Advanced
This is an advanced clay class that welcomes students that have taken at least 3 CAC Instructor lead clay classes. Practice advanced wheel throwing techniques and slab building techniques.
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Beginning Clay with Amy (May – June)

  • Starts: Saturday, May 9, 2026
  • Days: Saturdays
  • Time: 12 PM - 2 PM
  • Cost per student: $145
  • Level: Beginner
This is a beginner course in clay. Amy will cover the basics of slab work, wheel throwing, trimming, and glazing. This class session is 5 weeks long, meeting on Saturday afternoons 12 PM – 2 PM. Enrollment includes clay, glazes, and kiln firings.A minimum of 3 enrollments for this class to make.
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Pottery With Durinda: Hand building (May – June)

These classes are for beginner through intermediate clay students. In these classes Durinda will teach techniques in Hand building.  The class sessions are five weeks long, meeting on Tuesday evenings.  Take home something beautiful for use in your home or as a gift for someone special. ​Maximum of 5 Students on the wheel.  Please call our office for registration questions 254-773-9926.
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Pottery with Paul: Wheel (May – June)

These classes are for beginner through intermediate clay students. In these classes Paul will teach clay techniques in intro to wheel throwing.  The class sessions are five weeks long, meeting on Tuesday evenings.  5 pottery wheels are available for use in the studio.  If you have prior experience and wish to work independently, students are welcome to explore hand building.  Take home something beautiful for use in your home or as a gift for someone special. ​Maximum of 5 Students on the wheel.  Please call our office for registration questions 254-773-9926.
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Play in the Clay – May

  • Starts: Friday, May 15, 2026
  • Days: Friday
  • Time: 6:30 PM
  • Cost per student: $35
Come enjoy a laid back experience with clay as you learn some basics in handbuilding. Class includes clay, kiln firings, and glaze.
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Play in the Clay with Kicheko: June

  • Starts: Friday, June 26, 2026
  • Days: Friday
  • Time: 6:00 PM
  • Cost per student: $35
  • Level: Beginner
Come enjoy a laid-back experience with clay as you learn some basics in hand building. Class includes clay, kiln firings, and glaze.
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Advanced Ceramics Class with Paul (July)

  • Starts: Thursday, July 2, 2026
  • Days: Thursdays
  • Time: 6:30 PM
  • Cost per student: $125 which includes clay, glazes and kiln firings
  • Level: Advanced
This is an advanced clay class that welcomes students that have taken at least 3 CAC Instructor lead clay classes. Practice advanced wheel throwing techniques and slab building techniques.
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Durinda’s Pottery Hand Building: July

  • Starts: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
  • Days: Tuesdays
  • Time: 6:30 PM
  • Cost per student: $90 which includes clay, glazes and kiln firings.
  • Level: Beginner - Advanced
These classes are for beginner through intermediate clay students. In these classes Durinda will teach clay techniques in hand building. The class sessions are 3 weeks long, meeting on Tuesday evenings. If you have prior experience and wish to work independently, students are welcome to explore hand building. Take home something beautiful for use in your home or as a gift for someone special.​Maximum of 5 Students on the wheel. Please call our office for registration questions 254-773-9926
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Paul’s Pottery Class (Wheel throwing): July

These classes are for beginner through intermediate clay students. In these classes Paul will teach clay techniques in intro to wheel throwing.  The class sessions are 3 weeks long, meeting on Tuesday evenings.  5 pottery wheels are available for use in the studio.  If you have prior experience and wish to work independently, students are welcome to explore hand building.  Take home something beautiful for use in your home or as a gift for someone special. ​Maximum of 5 Students on the wheel.  Please call our office for registration questions 254-773-9926
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Play in the Clay with Kicheko: July

  • Starts: Friday, July 24, 2026
  • Days: Friday
  • Time: 6:00 PM
  • Cost per student: $35
  • Level: Beginner
Come enjoy a laid-back experience with clay as you learn some basics in hand building. Class includes clay, kiln firings, and glaze.
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