Ceramic ClassesPottery 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 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.
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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 February 1 - March 22 April 5 - May 24 June 7 - July 26 Monday morning classes: 11 am to 1 pm March 1 - April 19 May 3 - June 21 September 6 - October 25 Wednesday night classes: 7 to 9 PM January 6 - February 24 March 3 - April 28 (no class March 31) May 5 - June 23 |
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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 January 9 - February 27 March 6 - April 24 May 1 - June 19 |
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Teens for Pottery: $170 per monthThis class is for children 12 to 18 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 trephination media! 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 camp programs, please visit our children's camp page. Tuesdays 4 to 5:30 PM $160 + $10 material fee 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!
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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 January 5 - February 23 March 2 - April 20 May 4 - June 22 Wednesday day time classes: 11 am to 1 pm January 6 - February 24 March 3 - April 28 (no class March 31) May 5 - June 23 September Thursday night classes: 7 to 9 PM January 7 - February 25 March 4 - April 29 (no class April 1) May 6 - June 24 |
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Hand-Building and Sculpting Class (all levels) $285 Does NOT include materials and firing fee. March 3 - April 21 Wednesdays 7 to 9 pm |
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Raku Workshop / Safety Class: $60
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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. | |
