Ceramic Classes
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 9 students in beginning classes to insure individual instruction. Students may register online, 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 has started. Absolutely no exceptions (doctor notes, vacation plans, etc. are no exceptions). If there is a change in your plans, notify us 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.
 
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Introduction to the Wheel Night Class: $285 + $15 materail / firing fee 8 weeks (unless stated otherwise)
Includes materials, firing and unlimited practice time. 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: 7 to 9 PM
June 7 - July 26
August 9 - September 27
October 4 - November 22
Monday morning classes: 11 am to 1 pm
September 6 - October 25
Wednesday night classes: 7 to 9 PM
July 7 - August 25
September 8 - October 27
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All Levels Wheel Day Class: 8 weeks (unless stated otherwise)
Beginning students: $285 +$15 material fee
Beginning students are limited to making small bowls and mugs only. They may repeat the beginning class up to 3 times. After that they need to move up to the intermediate level.
Intermediate students: $285 plus additional cost of clay and firing (pay $1 per pound, glaze firing only)
Saturday day time classes: 11 AM to 1 PM
July 10 - August 28
September 11 - October 30
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Intermediate to Advanced Wheel Class: $285 8 weeks (unless stated otherwise) Does NOT include materials and firing fee. 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: 7 to 9 PM
July 6 - August 24 September 7 - October 26
Wednesday day time classes:
July 7 - August 25 ( 3 - 5 PM)
September 8 - October 27 (11 am to 1 pm)
Thursday night classes: 7 to 9 PM
May 6 - June 24
July 5 - August 23 September 2 - October 21 |
Hand-Building / Surface Decorating Class (all levels) $285 Wednesdays 7 to 9 pm
Does NOT include materials and firing fee.
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. Class also teaches advanced decorating techniques (inlays, slip trailing, underglaze transfers, etc.) Great for those who want to take their skills to a whole new level.
July 7 - August 25
September 6 - October 25 |
| 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.
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| 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), $45 per person for groups of 3 or more. |
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