Beginner This Class is designed for beginners and students with some experience with clay. Students will learn the fundamental techniques of hand building, including coiling, pinching, and slab construction, to create sculptural vessels. They'll explore how to manipulate clay to achieve organic forms, textures, and detailed surfaces, while gaining a deeper understanding of balance, proportion, […]
Fridays, 6 Week Class All levels welcome! Learn basic wheel throwing techniques while experimenting with underglazes, glazes and non-traditional materials added to clay. Individual expression is encouraged. Students will learn and be responsible for set up, operation and the clean up of their wheels. For new and continuing students. Ages 11-16. Details Date & Time: […]
Fridays, 6 Week Class All levels welcome! Families can now explore the ishy gishy, squishy clay together! Join Mr. Steve as he guides you through the pinch, coil and slab methods of handbuilding clay. Also, try your hand at throwing on the wheel. This class serves as a fun, basic, artful overview of the ever-popular […]
All levels welcome! Create your very own dream gingerbread house from clay that hardens without firing. Decorate your “castle” for a long lasting holiday treasure. Create a village with your family! Children 6 and under need adult helpers, registration required for those who build their own clay gingerbread houses. Must register by Dec 5. Details Date & Time: Instructor
Mondays, 6 Week ClassIntermediate, Advanced, Professional *Please note: Students must be able to attend the first class of the session. Students will learn the fundamentals of working with porcelain paper-clay, including how to make the paper-clay slip, composition, preparation and ideal firing techniques. We will also cover essential and creative methos of construction. Each week […]
Mondays, 6 Week ClassBeginner, Intermediate This is an introductory class to the pottery wheel. Instructor provides step-by-step instruction and demonstrations to help you create functional clay objects. This class will cover the basics of wheel throwing, trimming, and glazing of functional forms. We will create mugs, bowls, plates, and more. Ages 17 and up. Details […]
Monday's, 6 Week ClassIntermediate, Advanced, Professional In this class we will address how to make lidded forms intended to be glazed with crystalline glazes. Students are encouraged to bring their own goals in addition to this topic so we can address those issues as well. Weeks 1 through 3 focus on making vessels, week 4 […]
Tuesdays, 5 Week ClassAdvanced, Professional This class is for the student who has some experience on the potter’s wheel. Students will work with the instructor to better understand different throwing techniques and work on their own ideas in class. Ages 17 and up. Ages 17 and up. Details Date & Time: Instructor
Tuesdays, 6 Week ClassBeginner In this introductory class we will be exploring all the possibilities for clay handbuilding. Each week will be a new project with a different technique to help you build on your skills. You will learn to use hump and slump molds, coil, extruder, and slab building. With these techniques we will […]
Tuesdays, 6 Week ClassBeginner, Intermediate This work-at-your-own-pace class covers the basic mechanics of throwing on the wheel, including preparing the clay, centering, shaping, trimming, and glazing. We also discuss firing techniques, including raku. The focus of the class is on practicing techniques, and students include those who have never worked with clay to those who […]
Wednesdays, 6 Week Class Beginner, Intermediate Have you always wanted to learn how to make cool pottery on the wheel? Well, this is your chance to fall in love with clay. Let's all get muddy together and make bowls, cups, and more! All levels are welcome, but if you are a beginner, this class is […]
Wednesdays, 6 Week ClassAll levels welcome! Every week we will explore a different technique through classroom demonstration, which can then be personalized in your project. We will be working with the extruder (think giant cookie press) at least once during the session and will also explore the extensive glazes in our studio. This is also […]