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Ceramic Classes pottery class

Pottery classes start first week of the month every month.  Classes are hands-on instruction and meet for one two-hour class per week for 8 weeks.  Material (clay and tools) and firing are provided for the Introduction to the Wheel Class only.  Students have unlimited practice time during the regular studio hours.  Enrollment is limited to 7 students in beginning classes to insure individual instruction. 

Students may register in person or by phone with a credit card. Pottery class may be postponed a month to increase enrollment.  Please note -- no refunds or pro-ratings are given once the session is started.  If there is a change in your plans, notify us no later than five days before the class begins in order to receive credit towards another class.  No individual makeup classes are given. You may make up a missed class in another similar class space permitting.

Introduction to the Wheel Class:  $285   8 weeks   (unless stated otherwise)


Learn basic wheel throwing techniques to make your own functional pottery such as bowls and mugs.  This course will introduce various approaches to glazing and decorating with englobes.  No experience needed.

 Monday night classes:                                                                         

                        June 2 - July 21         (class full)               

                        August 4 - September 22                   7 to 9 PM

                        October 6 - November 24                  7 to 9 PM

Wednesday day time classes:     (Beginner to intermediate)                                                                                                                                                  

                         August 6 - September 24                   12 noon to 2 PM

                         October 1 - November 19                   12 noon to 2 PM

Wednesday night time classes:                                                                                                                                                                        

                         July 2 - August 20                            7 to 9 PM

                         September 3 - October 22               7 to 9 PM

                         October 29 - December 17               7 to 9 PM

Saturday  day time classes:           (Beginner to intermediate)                                                                                               

                         July 12 - August 30                           11 AM to 1 PM    class full

                         September 6 - October 25                 11 AM to 1 PM

Includes materials, firing and unlimited practice time. Limit 7 studends in each class!

Teens for Pottery:  (all levels):  $160 per month  

This class is for children 12 to 16 years of age. Students will learn wheel throwing and hand-building techniques making functional and non-fuctional objects such as bowls, mugs and plates. Great creative outlet in a three-dimentional media! Starting January 2008 this class is on-going and children may join at the beginning of a month (space permitting). Tuition balance is due on or before the first day of class. For our summer camp programs, please visit our summer camp page.

Wednesday classes:     4 to 6 PM                    $160 per month for 4 lessons

Includes all materials and firing. Practice time is one hour prior to the class time only. Limit 7 students in each class!     

Intermediate to Advanced Wheel Class:  $285   8 weeks  (unless stated otherwise)

Students with experience in throwing will learn advanced shaping techniques to make larger and more complex forms, such as vases, bottles, plates, covered containers, and teapots.  This course will also explore methods for altering thrown pots and explain different glazing techniques, such as glaze layering and using oxides.   

Tuesday night classes:                                                                                      

                          May 6 - June 24                       7 to 9 PM

                          July 1 - August 19                    7 to 9 PM

                          September 2 - October 21       7 to 9 PM

Thursday night classes:                                                                                             

                            May 8 - June 26                      7 to 9 PM

                            July 3 - August 21                   7 to 9 PM

                           September 4 - October 23       7 to 9 PM

Does NOT include materials and firing fee.

Hand-Building and Sculpting Class     (all levels)  $285   
   
Students will learn main hand-building techniques, such as pinching, coiling, and using slabs.  Basic sculpting techniques will be introduced. Those with previous hand-building experience are also welcome to participate in this class. They will be exploring more advanced hand-building options.

                          July 11 - August 29      Friday       6 to 8 PM      

  Does NOT include materials and firing fee.

Raku Workshop / Safety Class:  $60

Sorry, members only!


This one time class/safety workshop walks students through the process of glazing pots for raku firing, preparing the kiln for firing and firing itself.  Students, under the instructor's supervision, will take turns opening the kiln and putting the wares into metal bins creating unique raku designs on their pots.  Members will be able to rent the kiln and fire it on their own after this class.  Note: please check with your doctor if you have any health conditions that won't allow you to be around smoke and fire.  All participants must wear long pants and closed toe shoes.

Private Instruction:   For members and students we provide one-on-one lessons for $40 an hour based on instructor's availability.  Private instruction for non-members is $65 per one hour lesson for one person. $100 for two people (finishing and firing - additional $10 per item).

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 Echo Ceramics 2856 South Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034 T/F: 310-815-1525

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