Multi-Week Classes
Our classes meet once a week for 2.5 hours each week. November/December classes will be available for signups on Monday, Oct 6th at noon.
An October beginner class is available below for signups now
What Makes Us Different?
We provide 25 pounds of clay for students. Students may use any of 5 clay types. Instructors will also make recommendations based on skill set. Classes include clay and use of tools and aprons.
We offer open studio hours to encourage students to practice and excel. Students may come in to practice 5 days per week (different days depending on your class day.)
Most classes run 8 weeks long instead of the standard 6 weeks. We want students to have the opportunity to have their pieces fired multiple times, to encourage learning, experimenting, and technique improvement.
Learn about our instructors here.
Intro to Throwing and Glazing
Wheel throwing classes teach the basics of making pieces on the potter’s wheel. Beginning students learn to prepare the clay, center, throw, and trim. After the pieces are fired, all students are taught how to glaze their pieces. Our instructors teach through group demonstrations, discussions about example pieces, and one-on-one questions and feedback. We are here to help and want you to excel. We encourage all students to come practice on days outside of their class.
Nov + Dec
Mondays 6:30pm for 6 weeks for $340 taught by Cathy: Nov 3, 10, 17, (skip 24,) Dec 1, 8, 15.
Tuesdays 6:30pm for 6 weeks for $340 taught by Jerry: Nov 4, 11, 17, (skip 25,) Dec 2, 9, 16.
Introduction to Handbuilding: Tableware & Design
Handbuilding is a technique to make pottery without use the wheel. This class will explore several major techniques to give you a solid foundation in working with clay.
This class will teach basic handbuilding and construction techniques with a focus on making tableware, mugs, and serving pieces. We’ll look at slabs, pinching, and carving to make these forms and you’ll learn how to use the slab roller and extruder in the studio. You’ll learn a broad range of skills while working on your pieces. We’ll help you hone your creativity through group discussions and ways to look at nature, leaves, and the world around you for inspiration. Classes are led by demonstration as well as one-on-one guidance. We will use colored slip and plaster hump molds to broaden endless possibilities. You’ll learn the glazing process and will take home multiple finished pieces over 6 weeks.
Thursdays at 6:30pm with Jerry for 6 weeks: Nov 6, 13, 20, (skip 27,) Dec 4, 11, 18 for $340.
Next Step Wheel: Pushing Shapes & Forms
For students who have taken a beginner class and feel comfortable centering clay and working in the studio. You’ll learn new techniques to help you push your ceramics journey forward. These include collaring, closing forms, using calipers to template pieces, and center larger amounts of clay to make plates. Along the way you’ll learn tips and tricks to improve your centering, trimming, and finishing pieces that you will help you excel out of your beginner phase. Students will get more depth on glazing techniques and how to use our custom-designed glazes.
Daniel teaches will group demonstrations along with one-on-one support and guidance. Class will work through a variety of shape and techniques, but will be fine tuned with the students on the first day of class. Bring your questions and goals!
This is a Next Step class focused on new forms and shapes.
Thursdays at 6:30pm with Daniel for 6 weeks: Nov 6, 13, 20, (skip 27,) Dec 4, 11, 18 for $340.
Next Step Wheel: In Pursuit of the Perfect Mug
Just in time for the holiday season, learn how to make the perfect gift: beautiful hand-thrown mugs that feel just right in your hands. In this class, you’ll learn how to throw and construct mugs by thinking through and designing for ergonomics, weight, size, texture, and style. You’ll learn how to throw body shapes with thoughtful angles and curves with consideration for your personal style.
We’ll then do a deep dive into handles: you’ll learn several techniques for making handles, designing shapes to account for weight and force, integrating unique handle designs into the overall mug design, and attaching handles and troubleshooting cracks. Finally, we’ll dive into decoration and glazing that plays into your style an creative strengths.
This class is a Next Step class focused on design.
Wednesdays at 6:30pm with Keisha for 6 weeks: Nov 5, 12, 19, (skip 26,) Dec 3, 10, 17 for $340.
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