Community Calendar

Los estudiantes de 5 a 15 años pueden unirse a nosotros todos los viernes (de 4-5PM) para el taller de baile latino en el Teatro Goshen. Las clases comienzan el 12 de septiembre. La matrícula es de $10 por clase. El 13 de diciembre de 2025, a las 2PM, se realizará una presentación final para mostrar lo que los estudiantes han estado trabajando durante el semestre. La clase estará a cargo de Nelitze Guillarte. La instructora compartirá cualquier costo adicional de vestuario una vez que comience el semestre. Cada estudiante recibirá dos entradas gratis para la presentación final.

Regístrese aquí: https://goshentheater.wufoo.com/forms/w1ds4u1r12gd8u4/
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Students 5-15yrs can join us every week on Fridays (4PM-5PM) for Latin Dance studio at Goshen Theater! Classes begin September 12. Tuition is $10/class. A final showcase will be held on Dec. 13, 2025, at 2PM, to show what students have been working on throughout the semester. Instructed by Nelitze Guillarte. The instructor will share any additional costs for costuming once the semester begins. Each student receives two free tickets to the final showcase.

Register here: https://goshentheater.wufoo.com/forms/w1ds4u1r12gd8u4/

Los estudiantes de 5 a 15 años pueden unirse a nosotros todos los viernes (de 4-5PM) para el taller de baile latino en el Teatro Goshen. Las clases comienzan el 12 de septiembre. La matrícula es de $10 por clase. El 13 de diciembre de 2025, a las 2PM, se realizará una presentación final para mostrar lo que los estudiantes han estado trabajando durante el semestre. La clase estará a cargo de Nelitze Guillarte. La instructora compartirá cualquier costo adicional de vestuario una vez que comience el semestre. Cada estudiante recibirá dos entradas gratis para la presentación final.

Regístrese aquí: https://goshentheater.wufoo.com/forms/w1ds4u1r12gd8u4/
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Students 5-15yrs can join us every week on Fridays (4PM-5PM) for Latin Dance studio at Goshen Theater! Classes begin September 12. Tuition is $10/class. A final showcase will be held on Dec. 13, 2025, at 2PM, to show what students have been working on throughout the semester. Instructed by Nelitze Guillarte. The instructor will share any additional costs for costuming once the semester begins. Each student receives two free tickets to the final showcase.

Register here: https://goshentheater.wufoo.com/forms/w1ds4u1r12gd8u4/

Raku Fired Clay for Experienced Potters with instructor Len Cockman

Raku Fired Pottery Workshop

Instructor: Len Cockman

Cell: 574-309-7740

Classes: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Course Length: 8 studio sessions

Maximum of 5 students

Studio Space: This class is geared toward students who already have experience in a clay studio. Len Cockman will be able to coach you through refining hand-built and wheel thrown pieces. Students enrolled in this class are eligible to one additional open studio day per week. Studio hours are listed on the website and front door. Production of forms will take place during the first 4 weeks of this class.

Fees: $210 tuition plus $45 materials. Total $255 The supply fee includes one 25 lb. bag of Raku appropriate clay (half a box) and use of FireArts glazes. Glazes that will be used are for Raku decorative pottery and, primarily due to the firing techniques, are not kitchenware safe. Your work will be fired to various temperatures based on the specific glaze during the last four weeks of the class.

Covid 19 Consideration: There are currently no restrictions related to Covid-19.

Format: We will be working with wet clay for the first 4 classes. Classes 5 through 8 we will firing pottery based on the specific glazes. They are:

Wednesdays, March 19th, 26th, April 2nd, and April 9th: Students will use these four sessions to create work for the raku firings.

Wednesday, April 16th: Clear crackle with tape or glue resists.

Wednesday, April 23rd: Naked Raku Slip

Wednesday, April 30th : Horsehair and Feather Pottery

Wednesday, May 7th: Copper Matte and Copper Luster

Raku Fired Clay for Experienced Potters with instructor Len Cockman

Raku Fired Pottery Workshop

Instructor: Len Cockman

Cell: 574-309-7740

Classes: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Course Length: 8 studio sessions

Maximum of 5 students

Studio Space: This class is geared toward students who already have experience in a clay studio. Len Cockman will be able to coach you through refining hand-built and wheel thrown pieces. Students enrolled in this class are eligible to one additional open studio day per week. Studio hours are listed on the website and front door. Production of forms will take place during the first 4 weeks of this class.

Fees: $210 tuition plus $45 materials. Total $255 The supply fee includes one 25 lb. bag of Raku appropriate clay (half a box) and use of FireArts glazes. Glazes that will be used are for Raku decorative pottery and, primarily due to the firing techniques, are not kitchenware safe. Your work will be fired to various temperatures based on the specific glaze during the last four weeks of the class.

Covid 19 Consideration: There are currently no restrictions related to Covid-19.

Format: We will be working with wet clay for the first 4 classes. Classes 5 through 8 we will firing pottery based on the specific glazes. They are:

Wednesdays, March 19th, 26th, April 2nd, and April 9th: Students will use these four sessions to create work for the raku firings.

Wednesday, April 16th: Clear crackle with tape or glue resists.

Wednesday, April 23rd: Naked Raku Slip

Wednesday, April 30th : Horsehair and Feather Pottery

Wednesday, May 7th: Copper Matte and Copper Luster

Calling all 5th-8th grade girls interested in science! Come enjoy a day of outdoor science fun with hands-on, feet-stomping activities presented by local women in science. Lunch will be provided. This program is free thanks to a generous grant from the Dr. Elmer R. Graber Youth Fund for Exploring Nature. Email completed registration/waiver form (https://www.sjcparks.org/DocumentCenter/View/66653) to bendixwoods@sjcparks.org by September 24.

Raku Fired Clay for Experienced Potters with instructor Len Cockman

Raku Fired Pottery Workshop

Instructor: Len Cockman

Cell: 574-309-7740

Classes: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Course Length: 8 studio sessions

Maximum of 5 students

Studio Space: This class is geared toward students who already have experience in a clay studio. Len Cockman will be able to coach you through refining hand-built and wheel thrown pieces. Students enrolled in this class are eligible to one additional open studio day per week. Studio hours are listed on the website and front door. Production of forms will take place during the first 4 weeks of this class.

Fees: $210 tuition plus $45 materials. Total $255 The supply fee includes one 25 lb. bag of Raku appropriate clay (half a box) and use of FireArts glazes. Glazes that will be used are for Raku decorative pottery and, primarily due to the firing techniques, are not kitchenware safe. Your work will be fired to various temperatures based on the specific glaze during the last four weeks of the class.

Covid 19 Consideration: There are currently no restrictions related to Covid-19.

Format: We will be working with wet clay for the first 4 classes. Classes 5 through 8 we will firing pottery based on the specific glazes. They are:

Wednesdays, March 19th, 26th, April 2nd, and April 9th: Students will use these four sessions to create work for the raku firings.

Wednesday, April 16th: Clear crackle with tape or glue resists.

Wednesday, April 23rd: Naked Raku Slip

Wednesday, April 30th : Horsehair and Feather Pottery

Wednesday, May 7th: Copper Matte and Copper Luster

Each Saturday, take a step back in time. Visit Pears Mill, an 1857 water-powered mill. Located in Buchanan, Michigan’s downtown Historic District. The mill is adjacent to Buchanan Farmers Market. Frequent demonstrations. Pears Mill is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday from May 6th through Labor Day. There is no charge

Each Saturday, take a step back in time. Visit Pears Mill, an 1857 water-powered mill. Located in Buchanan, Michigan’s downtown Historic District. The mill is adjacent to Buchanan Farmers Market. Frequent demonstrations. Pears Mill is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday from May 6th through Labor Day. There is no charge

Each Saturday, take a step back in time. Visit Pears Mill, an 1857 water-powered mill. Located in Buchanan, Michigan’s downtown Historic District. The mill is adjacent to Buchanan Farmers Market. Frequent demonstrations. Pears Mill is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday from May 6th through Labor Day. There is no charge

Each Saturday, take a step back in time. Visit Pears Mill, an 1857 water-powered mill. Located in Buchanan, Michigan’s downtown Historic District. The mill is adjacent to Buchanan Farmers Market. Frequent demonstrations. Pears Mill is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday from May 6th through Labor Day. There is no charge