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May/June Classes
Sundays on the Wheel - 2023
with Jane Burgess

This class is suitable for beginning to intermediate students. We will concentrate on the basics of wheel throwing from centering, opening, and shaping of a pot, with the initial focus on understanding the basics of making the foundational shape of cylinders. Once you have achieved those, the world of clay opens to you!
Students will work at their own pace and level, to learn the skills of the life cycle of a pot from wedging clay, trimming, glazing and finishing. Individuals with be helped at their own level of skill, with group or individual demonstrations as required.
No class May 14 for Mother's Day.
The class includes 25lbs. of clay, studio glazes and firing. Additional clay is available to purchase if needed.
Wear old clothes, an apron, and bring an old towel!
Classes may be cancelled at short notice if the minimum attendance is not achieved. Your money will be refunded should this happen.
Please refer to our website for our Covid policy.
Sundays Evenings on the Wheel - 2023
with Jane Burgess

This class is suitable for beginning to intermediate students. We will concentrate on the basics of wheel throwing from centering, opening, and shaping of a pot. With initial focus on understanding the basics of making the foundational shape of cylinders. Once you have achieved those, the world of clay opens!
Students will work at their own pace and level, to learn the skills of the life cycle of a pot from wedging clay, trimming, glazing and finishing. Individuals with be helped at their own level of skill, with group or individual demonstrations as required.
No class May 14 for Mother's Day.
The class includes 25lbs. of clay, studio glazes and firing. Additional clay is available to purchase if needed.
Wear old clothes, an apron, and bring an old towel!
Classes may be cancelled at short notice if the minimum attendance is not achieved. Your money will be refunded should this happen.
Please refer to our website for our Covid policy.
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Monday Mornings – Beginning & Intermediate Wheel Throwing 2023
with Rachael Clemens

This course is for the beginner through intermediate level pottery student and provides instruction on basic pottery making techniques. Topics include introduction to throwing on the potter’s wheel, applying glaze and introduction to firing in an electric kiln. Students will work on self-directed independent projects with impromptu discussions and demonstrations based on individual needs. Students have the opportunity to work on individual clay projects of their choice and at their own pace to develop their skill level and personal style while receiving guidance from the instructor.
No Class on Monday, May 29 for Memorial Day.
Classes may be cancelled at short notice if the minimum attendance is not achieved. Your money will be refunded should this happen.
Please refer to our website for our Covid policy.
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Monday Evening - Handbuilding & Wheel - 2023
with Debbie Englund

This class is designed for any skill level and will focus on all aspects of ceramic sculpture and wheel throwing from concept to completion. We will discuss elements of 3-dimensional design, methods of constructing with clay, and surface treatments.
Students will design work based on personal interest and will be encouraged to stretch their imaginations. We will experiment with several different techniques including wheel throwing fundamentals, modeling and slab building. Students will finish their work using a range of surface treatments including texture, ceramic glaze, and polychrome.
Group demonstrations and instruction will be based on students’ interests and questions. Individual instruction will be provided at each class to promote student success. This class is intended for adults 18 years and older.
No Class on Monday, May 29 for Memorial Day.
Class includes 25lbs. of clay, studio glazes and firing. Additional clay is available for purchase. Wear old clothes, and bring an old towel.
Classes may be cancelled at short notice if the minimum attendance is not achieved. Your money will be refunded should this happen.
Please refer to our website for our Covid 19 policy.
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Tuesday Mornings - Mugs & Bowls 2023
with Lara O'Keefe

Mugs and Bowls with Lara O'Keefe!
We will spend four classes on all things mugs with special emphasis on handles. We will learn some hand-building techniques for this form for those who are not up to working on the wheel. In the second half of the session our focus will be bowls and learning to get a nice profile and a nice foot! These two forms will keep us busy and challenged but be prepared to bring home some works of Art!!
All levels welcome - just plan to bring a towel or apron and a desire to learn something new!
This class includes 25 pounds of clay. Additional clay can be purchased for $25.
Classes may be cancelled at short notice if the minimum attendance is not achieved. You will be given the option to transfer to another class or your money will be refunded should this happen.
Please see our website for our Covid policy.
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Wednesday Evenings - Handbuilding & Wheel - 2023
with Debbie Englund

8 Week class
This class is designed for any skill level and will focus on all aspects of ceramic sculpture and wheel throwing from concept to completion. We will discuss elements of 3-dimensional design, methods of constructing with clay, and surface treatments.
Students will design work based on personal interest and will be encouraged to stretch their imaginations. We will experiment with several different techniques including wheel throwing fundamentals, modeling and slab building. Students will finish their work using a range of surface treatments including texture, ceramic glaze, and polychrome.
Group demonstrations and instruction will be based on students’ interests and questions. Individual instruction will be provided at each class to promote student success. This class is intended for adults 18 years and older.
Class includes 25lbs. of clay, studio glazes and firing. Additional clay is available in the studio store. So bring a set of old clothes to change into and have a ball!
Classes may be cancelled at short notice if the minimum attendance is not achieved. Your money will be refunded should this happen.
Please refer to our website for our Covid 19 Policy
Thursday Evenings - Clay Explorations 2023
with Debbie Englund

This class is designed for any skill level and will focus on all aspects of ceramic sculpture and wheel throwing from concept to completion. We will discuss elements of 3-dimensional design, methods of constructing with clay, and surface treatments.
Students will design work based on personal interest and will be encouraged to stretch their imaginations. We will experiment with several different techniques including wheel throwing fundamentals, modeling and slab building. Students will finish their work using a range of surface treatments including texture, ceramic glaze, and polychrome.
Group demonstrations and instruction will be based on students’ interests and questions. Individual instruction will be provided at each class to promote student success. This class is intended for adults 18 years and older.
Class includes 25lbs. of clay, studio glazes and firing. Wear old clothes, and bring an old towel.
Classes may be cancelled at short notice if the minimum attendance is not achieved. Your money will be refunded should this happen.
Please refer to our website for our Covid 19 Policy
Friday Handbuilding - Basics and Beyond
with Lynn Flyer

Discover the endless possibilities hand building has to offer to make functional and unique pottery. Students of all experience levels will enjoy learning new techniques in this class.
We will focus on a variety of slab forming methods and surface decoration to create visual interest.
Learn how to make and use your own templates, stamps, sprig molds and bisque molds to enhance your work. Add volume and change the basic cylinder using altering techniques. Students with wheel experience will learn how to combine thrown and hand built components to create even more complex designs.
Class includes 25lbs clay. Wear old clothes, and bring a friend, and have some fun.
Classes may be cancelled at short notice if the minimum attendance is not achieved. Your money will be refunded should this happen.
Please refer to our website for our Covid 19 Policy.
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