NEW! Hands on Glazing

Instructor: Cath Manegold
Tuesdays, 1-3PM
Location: Clay Studio
Tuition: $190

Red, blue or green? It sounds simple: Pour some glaze on your pot, let it dry, and put it in a kiln. But glazing is not simple. To develop consistent results you need to understand some basic application techniques, and why they matter. Using test tiles and bisqueware you bring, we will move through the process of cleaning and preparing your work and then selecting and applying the glaze. After firing, we will gather one last time to examine results and explore problems, successes and hopefully — some magic. This final class will bring us back together after a gap, so we may share and hopefully celebrate once everyone’s work is done.

Materials: A ‘glazing journal’ for documenting results will be provided. Students will need to provide 4 pieces of their own cone 9/10 bisque-ware for glaze samples and will be able to purchase their own clay for making test tiles.

April 14-May 19*  REGISTER>

*There will be no class on May 12-the final class on May 19 is a Glazing Review day.

NEW! Surface Decoration: Depth, Dimension & Design

Instructor: Jen Roberts
Saturday, 11AM-12:30PM
Location: Clay Studio
Tuition: $35

Elevate your surface design skills and join us for a creative exploration of layered surface design in clay. Add dimension and style to your work while experimenting with textures, layering, and multi-tiered techniques. Explore a range of surface design approaches while considering balance, durability, and usability—so your piece stays functional as it becomes more expressive. This workshop invites you to discover new ways to add depth and flair to your ceramic work while finding the balance between expression and function. Int./Adv.*

*Students need to bring 1 leather hard piece and some clay for experimenting-clay and tools will be provided if needed.

March 7  REGISTER>

NEW! Alternative Firing Workshop

Guest Instructor: Bob Green
Weekend Workshop
Location: Clay Studio
Tuition: $375

Join us for an exciting, hands-on pottery workshop focused on alternative firing methods! Explore a variety of dynamic techniques, including Raku & Naked Raku, Saggar firing, and Horse Hair firing. Discover the rich textures and striking crackle effects of the Obvara method, also known as Baltic Raku. Take your pottery to the next level by experimenting with terra sigillata and burnishing. Gain insight into age-old Japanese and Native American firing and glazing traditions, discovering how these time-honored techniques continue to inspire modern ceramic artistry. Students will bring their own greenware & bisqueware. Int/Advanced

Students will need to bring their own pieces for terra sigillata & firings

May 15-17  REGISTER>

Date Night: Wheel Throwing

Instructors: MSS Staff
Fridays, 5:30-7:30PM
Location: Clay Studio
Tuition: $80/couple

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.

April 3  FULL/WAITLIST>
April 10  FULL/WAITLIST>

Valentine’s Date Night: Wheel Throwing

Instructor: Kristi Tolgyesi
Fridays, 5:30-7:30PM
Location: Clay Studio
Tuition: $80/couple

Have a date night at the studio with your Valentine! 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! Each participant will be able to fire 1 piece which will be glazed by a staff member. All levels/no experience required.Clay and chocolate treats will be provided. BYOB Ages 21+

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

February 13  FULL/WAITLIST>

Date Night: Hand Building

Instructors: MSS Staff
Fridays, 5:30-7:30PM
Location: Clay Studio
Tuition: $80/couple

Enjoy a date night at the studio! Couples will explore this captivating medium while being guided through the steps of making a specific piece. Students are welcome to get creative with your own ideas, while pieces may be personalized by decorating them with colored slips. 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 BYOB Ages 21+

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

March 6  REGISTER>
March 27  REGISTER>

Friday Night Wheel

Instructor: Abigail Wentz
Friday, 5:30-7:30PM
Location: Clay Studio
Tuition: $40

Have you ever wanted to try a wheel-throwing pottery class? This 1-night class is a great introduction to this magical medium. 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. 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+

March 20  FULL/WAITLIST>

Monday Evening Wheel

Instructors: Dasha Kalisz & Jen Labie
Mondays, 6-8:30PM
Location: Clay Studio
Tuition: $315

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.

Winter Session 1: January 6-February 16  RUNNING
Winter Session 2: March 2-April 27  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.

February 2-23, Tuition: $180  RUNNING
March 2-30, Tuition: $225  FULL/WAITLIST>
April 6-28, Tuition: $180  REGISTER>
May 4-18, Tuition: $135  REGISTER>
June 1-29, Tuition: $225  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.

February 3-24, Tuition: $180 RUNNING
March 3-31, Tuition: $225 FULL/WAITLIST>
April 7-28 Tuition: $180 REGISTER>
May 5-26, Tuition: $180 REGISTER>
June 2-30, 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 RUNNING

Thursday Morning Wheel

Instructors: Kathy Clarke & Cath Manegold
Thursdays, 10AM-12:30PM
Location: Clay Studio
Tuition: $315

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

Winter Session 1: January 8-February 19  RUNNING
Winter Session 2: March 5-April 30  FULL/WAITLIST>

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

Winter Session 1: January 8-February 19 RUNNING
Winter Session 2: March 5-April 30, Tuition $360  FULL/WAITLIST>