Rocket City Space Shuttle: Come to a special offering with local artist Wallace Turman and celebrate Huntsville's "Rocket City" legacy. In this unique class you'll learn to hand-build your very own clay Space Shuttle. Wallace will guide you through the process of creating this iconic vessel, utilizing handbuilding construction and sculpting principles to capture its form and detail, a symbol of American ingeniuity and a tribute to the city's rich history in space exploration. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced pottery, this workshop is a fun way to honor Huntsville's aerospace heritage and create a one-of-a-kind keepsake.

Deacon Wallace Turman is originally from Union Springs, Alabama, where he began exploring his creativity by playing in the sand around his grandmother's house. In 1979, he discovered his passion for pottery while studying at Alabama A&M University in Huntsville, Alabama, under the mentorship of renowned art professor Dr. Clifton Pearson.

Wallace showcased his pottery for the first time at the HALMA Salon on January 12, 1986, alongside several other artists. Shortly thereafter, on June 16, 1986, he became a member of New Jerusalem Missionary Church in Harvest, Alabama, under the leadership of Dr. Ricky L. Sykes. Since then, he has served as an ordained deacon for over 31 years, holding various leadership positions within the local Church Brotherhood and the Flint River Association in Huntsville, Alabama. He was also the Past Vice President of the Southern Region Convention and the Past Vice President at Large of the Progressive National Baptist Convention's National Laymen’s Department.

Throughout his pottery career, spanning over 30 years, Wallace has participated in numerous craft fairs across the Southeast, including the Web School Fair, Arts Alive, Art on the Lake, Meriwether Lewis Craft Fair, Helen Keller Festival, Panoply Art Market, Chunnuggee Fair, Shrimp Fest, and the Alabama Renaissance Fair. Since 2003, he has been a member of the Northeast Alabama Craftsmen Association (NEACA), where he held the Vice President.

In December 2017, Wallace opened his pottery studio, now located at 2317 Meridian St N, Suite A, Huntsville, AL 35811, continuing to share his passion for pottery and artistry with the community.