All About Pottery
In this class we will focus on mastering the skills to make ceramic dishes for food. We will cover clay preparation, forming pots on the wheel, trimming, pulling handles, and glazing. Students with prior experience will have the opportunity to further their skills through individual coaching and critique. However, no prior experience is required — […]
Ceramic Sculpture
For experienced students who would like to work sculpturally in clay, taking full advantage of everything that a ceramics studio can offer. Students will be introduced to ways of experimenting, working and thinking as sculptors, as well as techniques for constructing forms, building surfaces and firing. Students with a background in wheel work may want […]
Clay For Tweens & Teens
In this tween and teen clay art class students will learn the hand building methods of pinch, coil and slab. These versatile methods can be used singly or in combination. Students will also utilize decorative surface techniques such as carving, stamping and adding clay embellishments. Using the potter’s wheel will also be taught. Glazing will […]
Creating With Clay
This course is designed to help students increase their pottery skills whether they are beginning, intermediate or advanced students. Both wheel and handbuilding techniques are taught. Students may work in both or focus on one. Surface treatments including colored clay slips, underglazes and glazes will be covered. Instruction is delivered through both teacher demonstrations and […]
Explorations In Clay
In addition to developing the fundamentals of wheel-throwing and hand building, this course will explore various alternative firing techniques including pit-firing, raku, smoke firings and more. We will also experiment with unconventional surface treatments. The course is open to students of all levels. The only requirement is the desire to grow your skills and challenge […]
Expression In Clay
Find your seat within this group of beginner to advanced potters. Set individual goals while exploring a dynamic range of skills including wheel throwing and hand-building, as well as skills for finishing your work including carving, slips, and diverse glaze techniques. Students will engage in both round table group critiques, as well as plenty of one-on-one attention.
February Vacation: Clay Explorations
Lets sculpt clay animals in their habitat, birds in nests, decorative bowls and more. Using air drying clay you'll learn slab, pinch pot and coiling techniques to create unique clay treasures, You'll decorate your clay with beads, gems, shells and googly eyes.
Friday Night Pottery Workshop: Session A
Come and join the fun as we play with clay! In this relaxing one-night workshop, we will hand build and glaze a unique piece. Students are encouraged to come with an idea of the project, like a bowl, vase, platter, or garden art. The possibilities are endless! Enjoy a creative night out with friends, make […]
Friday Night Pottery Workshop: Session B
Come and join the fun as we play with clay! In this relaxing one-night workshop, we will hand build and glaze a unique piece. Students are encouraged to come with an idea of the project, like a bowl, vase, platter, or garden art. The possibilities are endless! Enjoy a creative night out with friends, make […]
From Form To Function
Learn wheel throwing, designing and glazing techniques with an eye to function. This class is for students of all experience levels and centers on structured, hands-on instruction for new students while more experienced students can develop their skills to make larger and more complex forms through teacher demonstrations and individualized instruction. Please note: no class on […]
