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Pottery Wheel 1 | Monday
with Raine Ransom
Ready to get your hands dirty? Our beginner-friendly Pottery Wheel 1 class is the perfect introduction to the exciting world of wheel throwing! Learn the fundamentals of creating your own cups, bowls, and other forms through instructor demonstrations and hands-on guidance. No prior experience is necessary—this class is designed to give you a strong foundation in wheel throwing. Each session also includes open studio practice time, giving you the opportunity to put your new skills to work and spend extra time at the wheel. Whether you’ve always wanted to try pottery or are looking for a new creative outlet, this class is a fun and hands-on way to get started!
All materials provided. ADULTS 18+
HandBuilding Clay
with Grace Caldwell
This ceramics class is perfect for beginners who want to learn to create bowls, dishes, vases, tiles and sculptures without the use of the potter’s wheel. Experienced potters are also welcome. Subject matter will be student directed with instructor guidance.
Many of the student projects will be self directed methods of pinch, coil and slab and additional techniques will be demonstrated to add a personal touch to your work by using sculpting, but these will contain hollow forms (pinch method), coil methods, and slab methods including slump, drape and tar paper slab building method.
All supplies and materials provided
ADULTS 18+
Pottery Wheel 2
with Angela Korbe
This 6-week course is an intermediate class but is designed for all skill levels. Whether you are ready for complex forms or still learning how to center and Tuesday nights just work best for you- You will be welcomed! Each class will include a pottery demonstration and independent practice time. We will learn how to wedge, center, and throw multiple forms on the wheel. This class focuses on creating good studio habits and learning to work in a shared space. There will be an optional companion Discord page which allows us to chat outside of class, ask questions, view work together, keep up to date on current local art events, and share our results at the end of the six weeks.
All supplies and materials provided. Ages 18+
Porcelain Pottery Wheel
with Jenny Dowd
Learn the quirks of working with porcelain in this intermediate wheel class. Jenny will introduce you to the special nature of porcelain as well as a variety of decorating techniques in this 6 week session. This class is an intermediate course, students need to have taken Wheel I before enrolling in this session.
All materials are provided. ADULTS 18+
Raku - Fast Fire Techniques
with Shawn Greenwood
Experience the excitement of raku, a fast-paced firing process known for its dramatic colors, crackled glazes, and one-of-a-kind surface effects. Students will learn how to prepare pottery for firing, safely participate in the outdoor raku firing process, and explore a variety of post-firing reduction techniques. This class is perfect for beginners and experienced potters alike who want to experiment with an exciting firing method and create unique ceramic pieces.
All supplies and materials provided. ADULTS 18+
Pottery Wheel 1 | Sundays
with Marriah Geels
Ready to get your hands dirty? Our beginner-friendly Pottery Wheel 1 class is the perfect introduction to the exciting world of wheel throwing! Learn the fundamentals of creating your own cups, bowls, and other forms through instructor demonstrations and hands-on guidance. No prior experience is necessary—this class is designed to give you a strong foundation in wheel throwing. Each session also includes open studio practice time, giving you the opportunity to put your new skills to work and spend extra time at the wheel. Whether you’ve always wanted to try pottery or are looking for a new creative outlet, this class is a fun and hands-on way to get started!All materials provided. ADULTS 18+
Pottery Wheel 1 and 2 Combined
with Shawn Greenwood
Wheel Throwing 1/2 will be an introduction to wheel-thrown pottery and an extension of W1 for all skill levels. This class is perfect for beginners, or those who have taken Wheel 1 and would like more experience before moving on to Wheel 2.
We will explore clay’s main components, creating forms on the wheel, and surface decoration. Skills taught within the workshops will encompass wedging, centering on the wheel, throwing, trimming, surface decoration techniques, and glazing finished work. For advanced students, we will incorporate lid making! It is the goal for each student to take at least 10 pieces of finished work home. We will meet once a week for instruction, demos, and hands-on practice. All pieces will be food, microwave, and dishwasher safe for students to enjoy at home!
All supplies and materials provided.
ADULTS AGES 18+