Check out our classes. This session runs:
June 16th to August 9th
We offer instruction that ranges from beginner to advanced levels.
We believe every level deserves attention.
For this round of classes, we have extended from 6-weeks to 8-weeks. The benefit of having an additional 2 weeks is that it allows us to incorporate elements we have only touched on so far and want to explore more in each class.
To keep classes accessible for all students, we have created a scholarship program. This is awarded by application and is funded through donations made by participating students and members. If you are feeling generous you can donate here.
Registration includes:
1. Your first bag of clay - you will have the choice of Whitestone, Bennett, or Dessert Gold - all cone 5-6 clays. Please note some classes will use a specific clay.
2. Firing fees and glaze usage
3. Use of open studio hours to practice and improve your skills.
4. Access to our Mighty Network which we will help setup on the first day.
Open studio is unlimited with enrollment.
Current open studio hours are as follows:
Open studio use in the handbuilding room is available during all business hours :
Sunday: 12-5pm
Monday: 10-9pm
Tuesday: reserved exclusively for kids classes
Wednesday: 10-9pm
Thursday: 10-9pm
Friday: 10-9pm
Saturday: 10-6pm
Open Studio hours for working on the wheel:
Sunday: 12-5pm
Monday: 12:30-9pm
Tuesday: reserved exclusively for kids classes
Wednesday: 12:30-9pm
Thursday: 12:30-9pm
Friday: 10-9pm
Saturday: 12:30-6pm
Closed on all major holidays.
Open studio hours are unavailable during special events.
We recommend that you wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty, bring an apron (limited aprons are available) and a towel.
Sketchbooks and notebooks can be a useful tool for ideas and keeping track of clay and glaze choices. Some students use an app called ClayLab.
Basic tool kits are available for purchase.
Other studio tools are available in our tool library.
Beginner Classes
-
Monday 10a-12:30p: From the Start
An 8-week class on Mondays, June 16th to August 4th
Ready to try your hand at the wheel and dabble in handbuilding? Join us in learning how to use clay to make functional pottery. Students will be introduced to ways the wheel and handbuilding tools can be used to create functional or abstract pieces, such as cylinders, bowls, or trays. These are the essential forms to build a strong foundation in clay. Through demonstrations and hands-on learning, each class will build off the other and gain clay skills and confidence.
While Clay, glazes, firings, and a generous amount of studio time are included in the class price, tool kits are extra, as we know some people already have them.
This is a beginner-level class for ages 14+. No prior clay experience is necessary. If you do have some experience, we welcome you.
-
Monday 6p-8:30p: From the Start
An 8-week class on Mondays, June 16th to August 4th
Ready to try your hand at the wheel and dabble in handbuilding? Join us in learning how to use clay to make functional pottery. Students will be introduced to ways the wheel and handbuilding tools can be used to create functional or abstract pieces, such as cylinders, bowls, or trays. These are the essential forms to build a strong foundation in clay. Through demonstrations and hands-on learning, each class will build off the other and gain clay skills and confidence.
While Clay, glazes, firings, and a generous amount of studio time are included in the class price, tool kits are extra, as we know some people already have them.
This is a beginner-level class for ages 14+. No prior clay experience is necessary. If you do have some experience, we welcome you.
-
Thursdays 10a-12:30p
An 8-week class on Thursdays, June 19th to August 7th.
Ready to try your hand at the wheel and dabble in handbuilding? Join us in learning how to use clay to make functional pottery. Students will be introduced to ways the wheel and handbuilding tools can be used to create functional or abstract pieces, such as cylinders, bowls, or trays. These are the essential forms to build a strong foundation in clay. Through demonstrations and hands-on learning, each class will build off the other and gain clay skills and confidence.
While Clay, glazes, firings, and a generous amount of studio time are included in the class price, tool kits are extra, as we know some people already have them.
This is a beginner-level class for ages 14+. No prior clay experience is necessary. If you do have some experience, we welcome you.
-
Saturdays 10a-12:30p: From the Start
An 8-week class on Saturdays, June 21st to August 9th.
Ready to try your hand at the wheel and dabble in handbuilding? Join us in learning how to use clay to make functional pottery. Students will be introduced to ways the wheel and handbuilding tools can be used to create functional or abstract pieces, such as cylinders, bowls, or trays. These are the essential forms to build a strong foundation in clay. Through demonstrations and hands-on learning, each class will build off the other and gain clay skills and confidence.
While Clay, glazes, firings, and a generous amount of studio time are included in the class price, tool kits are extra, as we know some people already have them.
This is a beginner-level class for ages 14+. No prior clay experience is necessary. If you do have some experience, we welcome you.
Beyond Beginner Classes
-
Wednesdays 10a-12:30p: Beyond Beginners
An 8-week class on Wednesdays, June 18th to August 6th.
This class is designed for students who are comfortable with the basics of the potter’s wheel (centering, throwing cylinders, trimming) and want to ease themselves into the next level.
Work on refining your throwing skills while exploring new and more complex forms at your own pace. We will create a blend of forms like mugs, plates, bowls with handles. Experienced throwers can aim for throwing a bit taller or wider.
We will be incorporating surface design, color and more.
This is a blended-level class. ages 14+. Prior experience with the potter’s wheel is highly recommended but not required.
-
Wednesdays 6p-8:30p: Beyond Beginners
An 8-week class on Wednesdays, June 18th to August 6th.
This class is designed for students who are comfortable with the basics of the potter’s wheel (centering, throwing cylinders, trimming) and want to ease themselves into the next level. We will work on refining your throwing skills while exploring new forms and more complex techniques at your own pace such as throwing larger amounts of clay, adding handles, and texture.
With summer in the air, we will have an increased focus on incorporating surface design with colored slips and clay.
Expand on your skills while making functional and beautiful pieces.
This is a blended-level class. ages 14+. Prior experience with the potter’s wheel is highly recommended but not required.
-
Thursdays 6p-8:30p: Beyond Beginners
An 8-week class on Thursdays, June 19th to August 7th.
This class is designed for students who are comfortable with the basics of the potter’s wheel (centering, throwing cylinders, trimming) and want to ease themselves into the next level.
Work on refining your throwing skills while exploring new and more complex forms at your own pace. We will create a blend of forms like mugs, plates, bowls with handles. Experienced throwers can aim for throwing a bit taller or wider.
We will be incorporating surface design, color and more.
This is a blended-level class. ages 14+. Prior experience with the potter’s wheel is highly recommended but not required.
Handbuilding and Sculpture
-
Wednesdays 6p-8:30p: Advanced Topics: Handbuilding for Adults
A 4-week class on Wednesdays 6p-8:30p, May 28th to June 18th
Move beyond basic handbuilding techniques such as pinching, coil, extrusion, and slab construction to build large-scale pieces, functional and sculptural work. This class is geared towards beginners but open to all!
Basic clay experience is requested.
-
Exploring Forms
An 8-week class on Wednesdays, June 18th to August 6th.
Hand-building is an essential pottery-making technique that offers infinite possibilities for creating unique forms.
In this class, we will work to develop coil and slab building techniques, as well as working with extruded forms. We will focus on joining and timing among different clay bodies to increase your building capabilities.
The discussion includes the importance of the drying and finishing process to gain a better handle on your desired outcome. Guided techniques, creating each artist’s vision, will allow participants to incorporate new skills into their own practice.
Kids Classes and Workshops
-
10a-11p: ages 5-8 handbuilding
3-week sessions for ages 5-7.
---June 17th to July 1st
---July 8th to July 22nd
---August 5th to August 19th
Students will learn beginning clay hand-building techniques and principles of slab, coil, glazing, and firing to create one-of-a-kind artwork, including figures, cups, and seasonal projects tailored to students' interests.
We have found that a 60-minute class is perfect for our little kiddos to finish a project or 2.
-
12p-1:30p: ages 8-12 handbuilding
3-week sessions for ages 8-12.
---June 17th to July 1st
---July 8th to July 22nd
---August 5th to August 19th
Students will learn beginning clay hand-building techniques and principles of slab, coil, glazing, and firing to create one-of-a-kind artwork, including figures, cups, and seasonal projects tailored to students' interests.
-
4p-6p: ages 12-16 handbuilding
3-week sessions for ages 12-16.
---June 17th to July 1st
---July 8th to July 22nd
---August 5th to August 19th
Students will learn the fundamentals of working with clay. Using hand building, we will make decorative figures and functional items such as plates and bowls. Students will have a demonstration of new skills in each class and structured work time to create their ideas with instructor support.
Other Ways to Clay
-
Hourly punchcard
Have experience working in clay and want to pay-as-you-go for studio access? Our Hourly members can drop in to use our clay facilities during our designated open studio hours (space is available on a first come, first serve basis).
Hourly members prepay by purchasing a punch card. We have three pre-paid punch card options available. If you are a more frequent user of our open studio hours, you can purchase a card and get your hours at a discounted rate!
Open Studio blocks (one punch) are tracked hourly. Punch cards are valid for 6 months after the purchase card date.
You can use your hours all in one month, or over the course of the 6 month validity.
We offer a monthly membership for $175/month, allowing full access during business hours. We recommend this option if you do not want to track hours.
Future capacity may effect availability of memberships and is subject to change.
Punch Card Options and Pricing (+ tax):
1. 1-hr at a time for $12/hr
2. 12-hour card, $120 (equates to $10/hour)
3. 24-hour card, $192 (equates to $8/hour)Clay can be purchased in-house or online. We have 5 types available. Outside clay is allowed if approved by staff. Limited tools are available from the lending library and basic tool kits are available for purchase.
Firing charges are not included with punch cards.
Limited shared storage is available for works in progress.
Limited storage for personal tools/clay is available.
No instruction is provided with an hourly membership, our studio monitor is always available for basic needs. While we introduce you to the studio, we will measure your understanding of equipment operation and cover cleaning processes. If you are unsure or you unfamiliar with anything at any time, please ask.
We prefer you have a minimum of 6 weeks of clay instruction before participating in the studio independently.
-
Member for a week: June 8th to June 14th
During the week between classes, we offer the option to be a “member for a week”. This is a good option for those who are on the fence about our memberships, using punchcards (which can be on pause), between studios or just want a little clay in their life!
While you will have access to our studio for the full week (Sunday to Saturday), clay and firings are additional costs.
We ask that you be familiar with the equipment, as this is a self-guided opportunity. If you are not familiar with our policies and procedures, including cleaning, you will receive an orientation regarding it.