Adult Clay

NEW! Slips & Surfaces: Hand Building Coasters

Instructor: Grace Moulton
Wednesdays, 3-5:30PM
Tuition: $130
Location: Clay Studio

Let your Creativity flow as you explore a variety of surface design methods, combining color, contrast & carving. Create a set of four coasters while experimenting with slip decorating techniques. Learn about Sgraffito, carving and slip inlay to discover ways to customize your pieces. Put your own sense of style into your work to design a set of related pieces while taking your surface design skills to the next level. Materials & leather hard tiles will be provided. Students may bring 1-2 leather hard pieces to experiment with, (flat pieces such as plates & tiles are recommended). Pieces will be fired and glazed with a clear glaze by a staff member.Adults/All levels, some experience with clay is helpful but not necessary.

February 12 & 19  REGISTER>

NEW! Surface Design Workshop: Slip Inlay

Instructor: Grace Moulton
Wednesday, 3-5:30PM
Tuition: $70
Location: Clay Studio

Take your surface designs skills to the next level while experimenting with slip inlay! Combine carving & color to add a design element to your piece, while adding another surface design technique to your repertoire. Carve into leather hard pieces while learning the best methods for creating lines & cuts that will hold the slip. Next, add some color to enhance your piece and discover the results of combining texture, color & contrast. Leather hard tiles will be provided but students are welcome to bring their own pieces to experiment with. Flat pieces such as tiles, plates & coasters are recommended. All levels/some hand building experience is helpful. Adults/Teens

March 19  REGISTER>

Date Night: Wheel Throwing

Instructor: Abigail Wentz
Fridays, 5-7PM
Tuition: $80/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.

January 17  FULL/WAITLIST>
January 31  FULL/WAITLIST>
March 7  FULL/WAITLIST>

NEW!  Adult Wheel Sampler

Instructor: Dasha Kalisz & Abigail Wentz
Saturday, 10-11:30am
Tuition: $25
Location: Clay Studio

Have you ever wanted to try a wheel-throwing pottery class? This 1-day 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. This class is suited for anyone who is interested in trying out the wheel before committing to a longer class.. Pieces made in this class will not be fired. This class is focused on practicing the process, so students will not take home a finished product. Adults/Teens

Introductory/Beginner level but more experience is welcome.

February 1  REGISTER>
March 8 REGISTER>

NEW!  Wheel Throwing Basics

Instructor: Dasha Kalisz
Saturdays, 10-11:30am
Tuition: $60
Location: Clay Studio

Have you ever wanted to try a wheel-throwing pottery class? This 2 week 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. Next, try out some trimming techniques to finish off the form. Each participant will be able to make up to 2 pieces, which will be glazed and fired by a staff member. Introductory/Beginner level but more experience is welcome. Adults/Teens

February 8 & 15  REGISTER>

NEW!  Friday Night Wheel

Instructor: Kristi Tolgyesi
Friday, 5-7PM
Tuition: $40
Location: Clay Studio

Have you ever wanted to try a wheel-throwing pottery class? This 1-day 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 21 REGISTER>

Monday Evening Wheel

Instructors: Dasha Kalisz & Jen Labie
Mondays, 6-8:30PM
Tuition: $270
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/Teens welcome

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 17  RUNNING
Spring Session 1: March 10-April 14  REGISTER>

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

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

January 6-27  RUNNING
February 3-24, Tuition: $180  FULL/WAITLIST>
March 3-31, Tuition: $225  REGISTER>
April 7-28, Tuition: $180  REGISTER>
May 5-19, Tuition: $135  REGISTER>

Tuesday Hand Building

Instructor: Kathy Clarke
Tuesdays, 10AM-12:30PM
Tuition: $180
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

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.

January 7-28, Tuition: $180 RUNNING
February 4-25, Tuition: $180 FULL/WAITLIST>
March 4-25, Tuition: $180  REGISTER>
April 1-29, Tuition: $225  REGISTER>
May 6-27, Tuition: $180 REGISTER>

Thursday Morning Wheel

Instructor: Cath Manegold
Thursdays, 10 AM-12:30PM
Tuition: $315
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! All levels

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 9-February 13 RUNNING
Spring Session 1: March 6-April 17  REGISTER>

Thursday Evening Wheel

Instructor: Saisorn Peemanao
Thursdays, 6-8:30 PM
Tuition: $315
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 welcome

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 9-February 13  RUNNING
Spring Session 1: March 6-April 17  REGISTER>