NEW! Carve & Create: Blocks for Clay Textures

Instructors: Michaela Granstrom
Wednesdays, 1-3:30pm
Tuition: $130
Locations: 94 Court Street & Clay Studio

Explore surface design by carving custom blocks with block printing tools for making impressions in clay. Using a carved block in clay is a fantastic way to introduce texture, build repeating patterns, and streamline your creative process — all while expressing your individual style. You’ll be guided through each step, beginning with your design, transferring it to your block, and carving it out.

As you carve, you’ll test your block with ink on paper and make any needed refinements to achieve a crisp, defined relief for clay. Then, experiment with pressing your carved blocks into clay to discover how pattern, pressure, and placement can dramatically transform the surface. This versatile technique opens up endless possibilities for surface decoration, or creating signature motifs and invites you to explore new creative paths with pattern and texture. Make your mark – literally – and take your clay pieces to the next level! Materials Provided/All levels

Clay Tiles will be provided for using the blocks and students will have the option to hand build a box or planter with their textured tiles. Students will need to have their designs ready for the first class.

Each class will be held in a different location.
December 3: 94 Court Street
December 10: 2377 Route 7 South (The Clay Studio)

December 3-10 RUNNING

Date Night: Wheel Throwing

Instructors: Abigail Wentz & Dasha Kalisz
Friday, 5:30-7:30PM
Tuition: $80 per couple
Location: Clay Studio

Have a date night at the studio! Couples will explore this captivating medium and learn about wheel throwing while spending some quality time together. Experience using a wheel while getting your hands in some clay. Learn about centering, shaping, and the process of making a pot on a wheel. Create memories and possibly some masterpieces to treasure in this 1-night class! Clay will be provided and each participant will be able to fire 1 piece which will be glazed by a staff member. All levels/no experience required. BYOB/Ages 21+

Tuition includes registration for 2 people. Please provide the name of the other participant when registering.

December 5 FULL/WAITLIST>

Monday Evening Wheel

Instructor: Dasha Kalisz
Mondays, 6-8:30PM
Location: Clay Studio

This class is for students of all skill levels. For beginners the focus is on basic skills. Students who have mastered centering will be challenged with projects that match their interests. We will all stretch and grow no matter where we begin! All levels Adult/Teens 16+

Students may purchase clay at the start of class. It is recommended that students bring their own aprons for class. Aprons are available at the studio for students who are unable to provide their own.

Fall Session 2: October 20-December 15, Tuition: $360  RUNNING
No class on November 24 due to the week of Thanksgiving
Winter Session 1: January 6-February 16, Tuition: $270  FULL/WAITLIST>

Monday Afternoon Hand Building

Instructor: Kathy Clarke
Mondays, Noon-2:30PM
Location: Clay Studio

Come sit around the table in the time honored activity of making pottery and sculpture using hands, tools, stamps, slips. Appropriate for beginners and professionals. Project ideas will be offered, independent projects welcome, and serious fun will be had! All levels/Adults

Students may purchase clay at the start of class. It is recommended that students bring their own aprons for class. Aprons are available at the studio for students who are unable to provide their own.

December 1-15 RUNNING
January 5-26, Tuition: $180  FULL/WAITLIST>
February 2-23, Tuition: $180  FULL/WAITLIST>
March 2-23, Tuition: $180  REGISTER>

Tuesday Hand Building

Instructor: Kathy Clarke
Tuesdays, 10AM-12:30PM
Location: Clay Studio

Come sit around the table in the time honored activity of making pottery and sculpture using hands, tools, stamps, slips. Appropriate for beginners and professionals. Project ideas will be offered, independent projects welcome, and serious fun will be had! All levels/Adult

Students may purchase clay at the start of class. It is recommended that students bring their own aprons for class. Aprons are available at the studio for students who are unable to provide their own.

December 2-16, Tuition: $135 REGISTER>
January 6-27, Tuition: $180 REGISTER>
February 3-24, Tuition: $180 REGISTER>
March 3-31 Tuition: $225 REGISTER>

Wednesday Evening Hand Building

Instructor: Catherine Brooks
Wednesdays, 6-8:30PM
Tuition: $315
Location: Clay Studio

Discover the endless creative possibilities of hand building with clay! Using just a few simple tools, slips, and glazes, you’ll explore a range of methods—starting with foundational pinch and coil methods and progressing to slab construction and sculptural forms.

Each class will introduce new techniques and ideas, while also offering the freedom to pursue your own creative visions. Explore both functional and decorative pieces as you experiment with form, texture, and surface design to enhance your pieces. Guided instruction will support your growth at any level, while providing an opportunity to refine your skills. All levels, Adults/Teens 16+

January 7-February 18 FULL/WAITLIST>

Thursday Morning Wheel

Instructors: Kathy Clarke & Cath Manegold
Thursdays, 10AM-12:30PM
Location: Clay Studio

This wheel class will focus on improving skills as needed for each student to grow in their abilities. We will cover centering, pulling up, shaping, trimming, surface treatment before bisquing and glazing after. Gaining confidence in the basics allows for self exploration in specific areas: rims, feet, lids, handles, spouts, altering, throwing larger and generally challenging yourself. Historic and contemporary pottery will be our inspiration. Join us for a fun class! Students purchase clay at the start of class. All levels, Adults/Teens 16+

Students may purchase clay at the start of class. It is recommended that students bring their own aprons for class. Aprons are available at the studio for students who are unable to provide their own

Fall Session 2: October 23-December 18 RUNNING
No class on November 27 due to Thanksgiving
Winter Session 1: January 8-February 19, Tuition: $315  REGISTER>

Thursday Evening Wheel

Instructor: Saisorn Peemanao
Thursdays, 6-8:30 PM
Location: Clay Studio

This class will focus on making functional pottery using the potter’s wheel. Students will learn how to make bowls, cups, and plates. Several altering techniques will be demonstrated for making oval, square, and irregular forms in addition to round pots. Appendages such as handles, feet, and spouts will be considered in relation to form and function. Clay can be purchased at the beginning of class. All levels/Teens 16+

Students may purchase clay at the start of class. It is recommended that students bring their own aprons for class. Aprons are available at the studio for students who are unable to provide their own

Fall Session 2: October 23-December 8 RUNNING
No class on November 27 due to Thanksgiving
Winter Session 1: January 8-February 19, Tuition: $315  FULL/WAITLIST>