Pottery Wheel & Clay Classes
The pottery wheel is a never-to-be-forgotten experience! Great group or private pottery wheel classes ~ read more below. Choose a weekly class or a single workshop!
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Pottery Wheel 3 Day Session/Summer Camp
Join us for a 3 day ceramics extravaganza in June and July as you work in our studio Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for a concentrated dive into throwing on the wheel with an artist/educator assisting you. Adults and kids (minimum age 8). 3 days offered 4-6pm/limited space. 
The Clay Classroom
NOW Enrolling Session 5 and is a shortened week to 5 weeks this session - starts at the end of April and continues until the end of May. Limited spaces. PLEASE NOTE: some classes are all ages, some teen/adult only, and some kids* only - choose carefully! *minimum age for kids in this pottery program is mature 7 or 8 
Make a Cheese or Charcuterie Board
(teen - adult) Make an original, artisanal and functional charcuterie or cheese board from clay slabs, texture tools and underglaze. What a wonderful conversation piece or gift! Studio will glaze and return 3-4 weeks later. Because of the size, drying time is longer. September 9 
Single Session, Pottery Lesson
Ages 8-Adult A great single session pottery class for those wishing to dip a toe into the world of throwing pottery. First, meet your instructor and set up your private wheel, next work for 90 minutes learning the steps to prepping your clay, centering and creating a personal masterpiece! Next, the studio will trim and glaze your pottery and bag up for pick up 2-4 weeks later. All ages and beginners encouraged. Minimum age is 13 of drop off or parent may stay with children as young as 8. 
Sip & Throw Pottery Workshop
ADULTS ONLY Choose Friday, Saturday or Sunday evenings for a never to be forgotten pottery session. Throwing on the wheel has never been more fun while sipping on your favorite beverage! And, for extra fun, drop off your kiddos for Kids Night Out on Saturdays! 
Form of the Human Head Workshop Jeff Gottfried
April 29/30 Award winning sculptor Jeff Gottfried uses his 25 years of sculpting experience and his skills as a professional educator to share his passion for the 3 dimensional form! In this 2 day workshop, students will sculpt a 2/3-life human bust using high fire ceramic paper clay. 
Ceramic Hand Building Workshop
Work in the studio with master ceramicist Joe Morgan using slabs, coils, and textures to create functional art. Students of all abilities welcome in this two hour program. Adults and mature teens. Pick up after studio glazes and fires, 2-3 weeks later. |
Raku and Alternative Firing Workshop with Joe Morgan
Saturday April 22 2-6pm Join in and play with alternative firing techniques - bring up to 6 items and additional items are available to purchase. Processes: Copper Raku, Crackle glaze Raku, Horse Hair, Sagger Fire and Naked Raku 
Empty Bowls Paint on Pottery Class
March 24, March 31 and April 14 6-8pm Sip and Paint and adorn a beautifully created ceramic bowl - work in the studio with us to complete 1 or 2 vessels for McKinney's Empty Bowl Event on May 4th, read more here https://www.emptybowlsmckinney.com/ 
Make a Mug Workshop April 22 (ages teen - adult)
Make a mug on the wheel! Throw it and adorn it with stamps, underglazes and anything else to make it yours, then attach your handle - fun! Everyone makes up to 3 mugs in our 2 hour workshop. We will fire, glaze and fire again - all dishwasher and microwave safe. Pick up 2-3 weeks later. 
A never to be forgotten party for all our guests! Each party-goer works on a hand building project using clay coils and gets a 5-10 minute turn on the wheel with a teacher assisting to make a bowl, or a cup. Bring cake, snacks and more to make it a celebration (not included). Total party time: 2 hours and includes 90 minutes of instruction plus 30 minutes of "party." Pottery is individually wrapped and ready for pick up 2-3 weeks later. $325/8 participants. Deposit holds your date and time. Parties held Saturday afternoon and all day Sunday, indicate your preference when placing your deposit.
Fairy House Hand Building Workshop with Katey
Saturday April 15 and May 13 9:30-12:30 or 1:30-4:30pm teens/adults Build and design your dream fairy house in this 3 hour hand building clay class with our whimsical teacher, Katey Loveless! Assemble your charming cottage or modern abode from clay slabs, coiling methods, texture molds, and finally add a pop of color by painting with underglaze. Use it as part of a garden or a fun accessory for the home! Ramen Bowl Workshop
May 6 and June 3 with Emily Scott Love noodles? Join Emily Scott in a clay hand building workshop making Ramen Bowls (4). Build and adorn with underglazes and texture to make them yours, fun! Adults and mature teens Pick up after studio glazes and fires, 2-3 week later. |
Tuesday Weekly ClassPottery & Clay w/ Sheena (adults) Tuesday 9-12noon Pottery & Clay w/Sheena (adults) Tuesday 12noon-3pm The Clay Classroom Tuesday 4-6pm, teens/adults Joe Morgan Sculpture w/ Kim Carothers (adults) Tuesday 3-5pm or 6-8pm Pottery & Clay w/Kay Bernier (adults) Tuesday 6:30-9pm Wednesday Weekly ClassThe Clay Classroom/Starts teen/adult on Wednesday 2-4pm The Clay Classroom/Starts teen/adult on Wednesday 4-6pm Pottery & Clay for Beginners (teen/adult) Wednesday 6:15-9:15pm |
Thursday Weekly ClassPottery & Clay w/ Tim (adults) Thursday 9am-12pm Pottery & Clay w/ Tim (adults) Thursday 12:30-3:30pm The Clay Classroom kids only Thursday 4-6pm Pottery & Clay w/Sheena (adults) Thursday 6:30-9pm Friday Weekly ClassThe Clay Classroom all ages on Friday 4-6pm Saturday Weekly ClassThe Clay Classroom teen/adult on Saturday 9-11am Pottery & Clay w/ Wendy (adults) Saturday 11am-1:30pm |