Adult Classes

$50/month one day a week, $85/month two days a week or drop in for $15/class.
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 am

Adult Ballet caters to the individuals in the class, moving at the pace of the students. Basic ballet positions and combinations provide physical and mental challenges that focuses on increased core strength, balance and flexibility. Elongate, and tone your body with artistic expression.

Pricing: Single
Single Class $15
1 day/wk: $50.00/mo
2 days/wk: $85.00/mo

Ask about how Adult Ballet classes can be cheaper by the dozen!

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CERAMICS with Nancy Gormley: BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE

email eso@esoartscenter.org to inquire about openings.

For beginners this class is an introduction to the creative medium of clay and is designed for adults with little or no experience with ceramics. The first part of the class will be dedicated to learning the characteristics of clay and exploring hand and slab-building techniques to create functional ware or sculptural forms for the beginner. As the session progresses students can continue on with hand-building or will be introduced to the potter’s wheel to find their own creative expression form. More advanced students are encouraged to further develop their skills and creative expressionism with various decorating and glazing techniques. Students should purchase a basic ceramics tool kit (available on-line, at Michael’s, Jerry’s Artarama, or can be purchased from the ESO at cost), as there are limited tools available in the classroom. All clay must be purchased through ESO Arts Center. Firing charge is included in the price of this class. Open studio hours are available during ESO business hours.


Wednesdays 10 to 1 PM;
Open Studio – during ESO business hours
8 weeks; Beginners to Intermediate
Cost: $250
Instructor: Nancy Gormley
This class is limited to 6 students.

$250/8 week session
Tuesdays 12-4Pm
Friday 12-4PM
Open Studio during ESO Office hours / as class schedule permits
Max Participants: 6

email eso@esoartscenter.org to inquire about openings

Clay techniques including pinching, coil, slab construction in functional and non-functional (abstract/sculptural) purposes will be explored, followed by wheel throwing techniques. INT-ADV students will also explore the construction of lids, spouts, expanding forms, trimming and forming feet, as well as creating handles plus learn to create your own chop/stamp.

Wheel Thrown Pottery

Instructor: Dianne Hottenstein

Recurring Sessions
Wednesdays, 2:30pm -5:00pm & 5:30 – 8:00pm

Cost: $250 for 8 weeks of classes (prorated for shorter sessions)

Limited to 5-6 students

This course is created for beginner to intermediate level students. Techniques in wheel throwing, trimming and glazing will be taught. Students may make cups, bowls, plates, vases and other ceramic forms in this session. This class is designed for those interested in throwing on the potter’s wheel. If needed we will address the hand building skills of pinch, coil and slab work. Students will need a basic “Ceramics kit” (available on-line, at Michael’s, Jerry’s Artarama or ESO at cost.

Clay may be purchased through ESO Arts Center. Firing charge is included in class price.

Registered pottery students are invited to take advantage of our Open Studio, available during ESO business hours.

Painting with Watercolors

Instructor: Susan McGuire
April 29 through June 3, 2025


Tuesdays, 9:30 – noon
Cost: $50 + Materials fee estimated at $75
Limited to 6 students
Beginners to Intermediate

This class is designed to introduce students to both quality watercolor supplies and their use, as well as painting with watercolors. Subjects will vary, but include still life from

in-class set-ups, photographs from the instructor and student contributions, and, weather permitting, plein aire (outdoor) painting. Topics will include color, value, composition and design, and planning your painting.

Gentle critiques of student works (optional) expand on instructional opportunities, and plein air painting will greatly enhance student experience.

Students must regiter with the ESO Arts Center office.

Email eso@esoartscenter.org for more information.

www.esoartscenter.org | 757-442-3226

$30 per 45 minute lesson

Mark teaches guitar, ukulele, trumpet, percussion, beginner piano and keyboard.

Call 442-3226 to schedule a time slot.

Contact ESO to arrange music lessons!

Call 442-3226 to schedule a time slot.

Megan Cartwright is a choral director and music teacher with experience teaching all levels. She is a graduate of James Madison University, and holds a Masters of Music Education from Boston University. Mrs. Cartwright recently served as the High School Choir Repertoire and Resources Chair for the Virginia chapter of the American Choral Directors Association. Mrs. Cartwright has performed as a soloist and as a professional chorister. Career highlights include directing musicals with her students. Currently, Mrs. Cartwright is working as a music teacher for Arts Enter at the Historic Palace Theatre in Cape Charles, Virginia and at the Eastern Shore’s Own Arts Center. Mrs. Cartwright enjoys spending time with her husband Chris and four children while she pursues performing, teaching, and working with young musicians.

As a kid, Clark, was sold on learning guitar after watching Marty McFly shred on Back to the Future. Since then, he’s grown as a musician through practicing, playing with various bands and recording several albums. Clark has been teaching guitar for 20 years to students of all ages, beginner to advanced. While he is continually learning on new instruments and practicing different styles, he’s never forgotten that the real joy of music is in the playing.

Book your lesson with ESO’s newest Guitar teacher today!

Call the ESO office to schedule your lesson.

$55/month or Drop-in for $8/class

Barb teaches a variety of fitness classes all during the week, take as many classes with Barb as you would like for one great price. Fitness classes include:

– Dance Fit (M/W 8:30-9:30 a.m.): An easy-to-follow, fun-filled class where you dance to your favorite music from pop and rock, disco to Latin beats & everything in-between. Dance Fit is for everyone, so start dancing your way to fitness!

– Barre Intensity (T/TH 8:30-9:25 a.m.): A full-body workout at the barre that focuses on low-impact and small movements that strengthen & tone your entire body. This class is for all fitness levels. Mat Required

– Morning Yoga Stretch (T/TH 9:30-10:15 a.m.): Get energized and begin your day with a yoga stretch routine to stretch your muscles, increase your range of motion & improve your flexibility. For all ages & fitness levels. Mat required.

– Fit 55+ (T/TH 10:30-11:30 a.m.): This 1-hour full-body (low-impact) workout uses music and is for anyone of any fitness level. The class is geared for the older adult looking to increase heart health, build muscle strength & balance. Hand weights, balls & bands are provided as well as chairs for those who prefer to sit while exercising or as a support when standing. It’s never too late to start. Join in the FUN! get moving and meet new friends.

Yoga with Gwen Shive
Tuesday 4:15-5:15 and 5:30- 6:30
$15 drop-in

This class is tailored to suite all levels and incorporates functional movement, yoga postures and sequences with guided relaxation to support mind, body an breath awareness.

Gwen took her first yoga class in 2001 and felt mooved to learn more. She enrolled in the YogaFit teacher training and has been teaching since 2009. SHe completed her training in Rishikesh, India, earning her 500 hour certificate. The mind, body and spirit connection just makes sense to Gwen, “I want to help everyone experience the joy that yoga has brought me.” When not practising yoga Gwen likes to walk, hike, kayak, read and travel with her family. She can be found on Instagram and facebook.