ceramics
classes
first long term class starts jan 5th, 2025
beginner wheel throwing
Starting from the basics, students will learn how to work with clay on the potter's wheel. This course will provide a foundation for creating functional ceramics and offer students a chance to start with a lump of clay and leave with a finished pot. No prior ceramics knowledge is required. Geared towards beginners, but open to all!
beginner hand building
Learn essential handbuilding techniques such as pinching, coil, extrusion, and slab construction from an experienced instructor. These skills can be combined to create functional and sculptural work. This class will provide the foundation for nearly any handbuilding project one can imagine. Geared towards beginners, but open to all!
intermediate wheel throwing
Already know the basics, but want to expand your skill set? This class will provide the information for students with prior knowledge to push their throwing skills further. Learn how to throw more complex forms like lidded jars, teapots, and sets. Dive deeper into surface design by experimenting with slips, glazes, and oxide washes. Try new techniques and experiment with different clay bodies.
intermediate hand building
Familiar with basic handbuilding techniques but interested in making your pieces larger, more complex, and closer to what you envisioned? This class will invest time in fine-tuning your handbuilding skills and place a special emphasis on surface design. Students will have the opportunity to work closely with the instructor on specialized projects.
open level wheel
If you are familiar with the basics of wheel throwing but could benefit from a review and more time to hone your technique, this course is for you. Instructors will work with students to strengthen foundational skills.
prerequisite note:
If you have not taken a wheel class before, please start with beginner level. Advanced and intermediate students are welcome.
open level hand building
If you are familiar with the basics of handbuilding but could benefit from a review and more time to hone your technique, this course is for you. Instructors will work with students to strengthen foundational skills such as coil, pinch, and slab building. This course will fine tune basic techniques and help students feel confident in building more ambitious, intentional forms, while also preparing them for intermediate level classes.
prerequisite note:
If you have not taken a handbuilding class before, please start with beginner level. Advanced and intermediate students are welcome, but demos will focus on more basic techniques.
handbuilding & wheel throwing
Explore the world of clay in this 10 week combination wheel and hand building course. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this class welcomes all levels. During the course, you'll dive into the fundamentals of working with clay by hand as well as throwing on the pottery wheel. We'll cover how to refine your pieces through trimming and attaching handles and more.
enrollment notes
open studio time
students are allowed 4 hours of open studio per week. weekly open studio time is non-transferable.
studio time is available mon-friday 9-5pm, sat 6:30-8:30pm, sun 9am-8:30pm
make up classes
students may take up to 2 makeup classes per semester in a comparable class. if a makeup class isn't possible, additional open studio time can be arranged.
firing fees
0.6 cents per cubic inch per firing
clay
each student receives one 25 lb bag of clay as part of the class tuition. any additional bags will be available for purchase for $30 per bag. reclaim is also available through the studio.
tool kits
tool kits are available for purchase
age requirement
students must be ages 18+ for adult classes
policies
cancellation & refund policy
to request a cancellation and refund, you must email us.
refund timeline:
- • refunds requested more than two weeks prior to the first class: fully refundable
- • refunds requested within 14 days of the first class: 50% refundable
- • 48 hours before the class begins: no refunds in any circumstance
nor can we transfer you to a later semester. we cannot be flexible on this policy for any reason.
should a class not fill sufficiently, we may cancel it one week prior to the first class session.